p. 192 | Review and Herald, Vol. 26, No. 24. (11/14/1865)

TITUS Z. ANDREWS

By Titus Z. Andrews

From Bro. Andrews.

BRO. WHITE : I wish to say through the Review to the remnant scattered abroad, that I am striving to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. It has been about a year and a half since I started in the good way. Last March I was drafted into the U. S. Service. I felt then my own weakness and dependence on God. I wanted to do what was right in the sight of God. I knew that if I had means to pay the commutation fee, I might be exempted, but I had not. I felt that it was wrong to engage in war. I had never known of any of our drafted brethren being assigned to hospital duties, or care of freedmen, as the law directs. The way looked dark, yet I trusted in God, realizing that not a sparrow fails to the ground without his notice. When on my way to report at Flint, I saw Eld. I. D. Van Horn, and he gave me some tracts relative to how to proceed when drafted, published at the Review Office. I followed the directions therein given as near as possible, and by the assistance of Bro. Palmer, of Jackson, and Eld. Joseph Bates, my claims were left in the hands of an officer at Jackson, and on the 10th day of April we left the State for the South.

I felt to wholly rely on God. In due time my claims were acknowledged, and I was discharged on the 29th day of May. I felt that truly God had delivered me. I returned home with my determination strengthened that I would strive to love God with all my heart, and show my love by keeping his commandments.

Brethren and sisters pray for me that my faith fail not.

Yours, seeking for eternal life.

TITUS Z. ANDREWS

Alma., Mich.

Obituary Notices.

DIED, Aug. 29, 1865, at West Enosburg, Vt., of consumption, sister Mary Wood, aged 26 years.

A. C. BOURDEAU.

Fell asleep, Sept. 22, 1865, our only daughter, Genevra Walker, aged 18 months and 7 days.

FRANKLIN AND EMMA WALKER.

Concord, Minn.

[We must be excused from publishing the lengthy piece of poetry.—PUB.]

The Lord's Supper.

By James White

NOTWITHSTANDING the evidence that has been presented, some seem to think a particular time is designated in the Scriptures for "breaking bread," or observing the Lord's supper. We think not.

If there is an appointed time for its observance, the rule respecting such time must be established either (1) by precept, or (2) by example. In regard to the first, the precept, we have none either from Christ or the apostles; and no one claims any record to that effect. We look then for example. And the question then arises, to whom shall we look for example—to Christ or to Paul? Christ instituted it (probably) as early as the evening of the fifth day, now called Wednesday evening; certainly as early as sixth day evening, (Thursday evening.) Assuming that it was celebrated at Troas by Paul we have one case on first-day evening. Is either time binding on us? if so, which? The example of the Saviour, with all the right of the original institution, is against the first day; and Paul distinctly enjoins to follow him as he followed Christ. Now if time was a requisite in the matter, Paul should have followed Christ, for Christ is our leader, not Paul. But as neither of them gave any direction concerning it, and Paul did not follow the example of Christ in regard to the time, we are constrained to believe that Paul did not regard the time as of any importance whatever, and so we should not.

J. H. W.

Nutriment Table.

FROM that very valuable medical work, the "Philosophy of Health," (p. 301,) by L. B. Coles, M. D., Fellow of the Mass. Medical Society, and Member of the Boston Medical Association, we take the following hygienic table, which shows the comparative value of various articles of vegetable and animal food. As will be seen, the nutritive value of vegetable food greatly preponderates. Mr. Coles says:

"The following table, made out from the highest European authorities, will show the proportion of nutrient properties belonging to different articles used in ordinary diet. The figures against each article show the amount of nutrition which each contains in every one hundred parts."

Wheat, about . . . 85	Beef, about . . . 25
Barley, " . . . 83	Veal, " . . . 25
Rye, " . . . 83	Mutton, " . . . 25
Oats, " . . . 79	Lamb, " . . . 25
Oatmeal, " . . . 93	Chickens, " . . . 22
Rice, " . . . 90	Codfish, " . . . 20
Peas, " . . . 93	Oysters, " . . . 13
Beans, " . . . 92	White of Eggs, . . . 20
Potatoes, " . . . 25	Yolk of Eggs, . . . 46

These facts are worth remembering.

Coal and Petroleum from Ancient Trees

ANCIENT TREES.—"The Freedman's Journal," a monthly paper published by the American Tract Society for Freedmen, in an illustrated article in the November issue states a very important truth. G.

"PALMETTO TREES! says one looking at the picture. No, not palmetto-trees, nor pine-trees, nor fir trees, nor any kind of trees that grow now in the South or North, in this country or in any country. They are pictures of trees that grew long, long ago on the earth, * but they did not grow in vain. God made them for the use of man. By and by they died and were covered up in the earth. The branches, trunks, and roots were pressed together; and, after a long time, they became a solid black mass, and men now dig it up and call it COAL. We know that coal was made from these ancient trees, because sometimes pieces of the trees are found in the coal mines. It is wonderful how God stored up in the earth this coal for fuel, so that, when the forests are cut off, we can still have an endless supply to keep us warm, and to use in steamboats and railroads and in factories.

"But what is still more wonderful is, that the millions of gallons of petroleum or rock-oil which this country produces every year comes from these same ancient trees. Just as pitch and turpentine come from the pine-trees of North Carolina, so rock-oil comes bubbling up from the earth out of the vast beds of coal. Of the United States, Pennsylvania produces the most coal and oil."

Business Department.

RECEIPTS.

For Review and Herald.

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R A Wormwood 27-24, C Goodrich 27-8, A Glidden 28-24, J H Aldrich 27-14, S C Perry 28-1, M Nelson 28-24, A C Thompson 28-1, Mrs W Lamb 28-24, E J Bullen 27-24, L Day 26-17, H S Otis 26-17, A White 26-18, M S Kellogg 27-14, Wm G Kendall 29-1, E L Gibbs 26-13, J P Farnsworth 28-1, G N Collins 28-1, S N Mead 27-1, L Conley 28-1, J N Runious 27-1, B Reed 28-7, each $1,00.

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H S Chase 27-24, S Walker 27-24, J G Green 27-24, A Whitmore 27-24, J M Parker 27-24, T McIntosh 27-24, A S Osborn 27-24, J Haskell 27-1, Geo C Benson 27-24, M W Delano 27-24, each 50 cts.

James L Syp $3,00 28-13, Harriet Town $3,00 28-1, L G Tracy $2,75 28-17, A Thomas $2,25 27-14, S Robinson $4,00 31-1, I J Andrews $1,29 27-8, P McCormick $1,50 28-1.

Subscriptions at the Rate of $3,00 per year

D W Milk $3,00 29-1, Isadore Green $3,00 28-20.

Cash Received on Account.

A C Bordeau $1,50.

Books Sent By Mail.

W Livingston 80c, O A Olson 91c, G A Gilbert $1,00, Thomas Brown $3,32, Geo W Burnham $1,00, S C Perry 66c, Nahum Orcutt $1,00, Mary F Moon $1,25, D R Seely $1,00, C E Cole $1,50, Eld Winfield Scott $1,00, Elisha B Thompson 20c, Eld N Dawson 25c, L D Fairfield 22c, Enos Smith 14c, Jotham Bragdon 9c, Oliver Williamson 10c, Col W S King 12c, Sarah Robinson $1,00, Job Griffin $5,00.

Books Sent as Common Freight.

Joseph Clarke to Weston, Wood Co., Ohio, $152,31, A C Bordeau to West Enosburgh, Vt., $65,63.

Gen. Conf. Missionary Fund.

Mary F Moon $1,00.

Michigan Conference Fund,

Church at Greenbush $12,50, F G Swartz $20,00, church at Chesaning $11,50, church at Burlington $20,00.

For Bro. White.

F H Chapman $5,00, John Kemp $5,00.

For Bro. Loughborough.

F H Chapman $5,00, H W Barrows $5,00.

My Post-Office Address.

By James White

It is stated in the Review that my Post-Office address is “Our Home, ” Dansville, N. Y. The object of this statement was that old and tried friends might know where to address their brief letters of sympathy and encouragement. Letters pertaining to business in which we have no personal interest, will not receive the least attention. So those friends who wish to lay before us their business matters, or matters of perplexity in their church, had better save their stationery, postage, and time in writing.

JAMES WHITE.

Acknowledgement.

I WOULD acknowledge with gratitude the receipt of money from the following named persons: Hiram Edson $10,00, E. B. Gaskill $10,00, Benn Auten $10,00, Enoch Colby $5,00. JAMES WHITE.

I TAKE this mode of making grateful acknowledgment of means received for my expenses. From Sister Gates $10,00, E. B. Gaskill $10,00, E. Colby $5,00, A. P. Chamberlain $5,00, Sister Blanchard $5,00, Sister French $5,00, Sister Clark and family $6,23, J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

To the Brethren in Vermont.

By John Norton Loughborough

Bro. Bourdeau left this place on Monday, Oct. 31, for West Enosburgh, Vt. He is greatly improved in health, yet, it is not thought advisable by the Physicians of "Our Home" for him to enter into mental labor at present. Bro. Bourdeau will devote his time at home this winter, where with care, and obedience to the principles he has learned here, he hopes to so far recover as to be able to labor some the coming summer. This statement is made that you may know what to expect of Bro. B., and that you will leave him to manage himself, and not urge him to leave his home.

J. N. Loughborough.

"Our Home," Dansville, Nov. 5, 1865.

The White Family at Dansville

By G.

Bro. White's family are now all at the health institution at Dansville, N. Y. Last Tuesday, Nov. 7, his two sons, Edson and Willie, accompanied by sisters Van Horn and Driscoll, left for "Our Home." Letter reports a prosperous journey. These individuals do not go on account of failing health, but for obvious reasons stated in a recent article by Dr. Lay. G.

At Home Again.

By D. T. Bourdeau

Bro. WHITE: I left Dansville, N. Y., for Vermont Oct. 30th, and reached home Nov. 1st, having spent over five months at "Our Home," where I enjoyed the rich benefits of the best health institution in the world, and the agreeable society and profitable counsels of Bro. and sister White and Bro. Loughborough.

The evening I reached home I attended a meeting of the Enosburgh church appointed for Bro. Hutchins, who spoke to acceptance on the occasion. Notwithstanding the hardships and wear of my journey, I found myself in a better condition than I was when I left home to attend the General Conference last May. The brethren and sisters unanimously remarked that my voice was stronger, and that I looked better than I had for years.

Last Sabbath morning I gave the church a little of my experience, stating the relation that I now sustain to them and to the cause, and that for at least six months to come, I should not preach, or feel myself bound to visit or labor mentally, but should rest, rest, rest, and still give nature an opportunity to work under the blessing of the Lord, that I may be more useful when I go out into the field again.

I would hereby express my heart-felt gratitude to the many friends of the cause who have so freely helped me in my affliction, and pray that I may so improve, that what they have done for me may redound to their account, and to the glory of God. Brethren and sisters, I still beg an interest in your prayers. D. T. BOURDEAU. West Enosburgh, Vt., Nov. 6th, 1865.

Appointments.

If the Lord will, I will hold meetings at Charlotte, Mich., Sabbath and first-day, Nov. 25 and 26. First meeting at the beginning of the Sabbath, if it can be so arranged. Brethren order your business so that you can attend this meeting. Let the time between now and then, be a time of self-examination and prayer. Bury all your trials, if there are any, before the meeting. I. D. VAN HORN.

THE next Quarterly Meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Princeville, Ill., will be the first Sabbath and first-day in December. We hope to see a gathering of all the Sabbath-keepers in this part of Ill. Any wishing to attend to the ordinance of baptism, will come prepared. Come up, brethren and sisters, in the name of the Lord, and may his blessing attend our efforts to advance the cause of truth. H. C. BLANCHARD.

ALL those who love the Lord and his truth, and are trying to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, are invited to meet together at the schoolhouse in the Richer neighborhood, on Sabbath, Dec. 9, at 10 A. M. We hope that there will be a rallying of all those who love the Lord and his truth in the towns of Winfield and Burfield, and all others who desire to meet with us. Let us come together, brethren, and bear the cross that we may obtain a blessing from the Lord. ELBRIDGE G. RUST.