In calling this meeting a camp-meeting we do not want any to conclude that it was a meeting of such importance as those general meetings held under the auspices of the General Conference Committee. We call it such because there seems to be no other proper title. From the lateness of the season, and the absence of our leading gifts as laborers, we felt the meeting was very much an experiment; yet there were many reasons which seemed to demand its being held. We hardly dared to plead urgently for help from the General Conference Committee, under the circumstances, knowing how many labors they have had on their hands and how worn they must be, and fearing lest there should be a small attendance, and lest the weather might be unfavorable.
Our meeting has closed, and all present felt that it was a real success. The Camp-meeting Committee had the good sense to secure a place for the meeting in a sheltered grove behind the high bluffs, so that the fierce Nebraska winds could not strike us.
A pretty little stream ran by the camp, in which baptism was administered at the close of the meeting. There were nearly two hundred staying on the ground during the Sabbath. Fourteen family tents were pitched, besides the two forty-foot tents, which were pitched side by side. The weather, considering the lateness of the season, was very good. The two last days of the meeting were balmy and pleasant as even western autumns can furnish.
It was a matter of great encouragement to see the increase of Sabbath-keepers in this section of our Conference. Four years ago twenty-five Sabbath-keepers could not have been convened at such a meeting; now, nearly two hundred came together. Two years ago there was but one organized church in this region; now, there are eleven or twelve, and other companies yet to be organized. Some came over one hundred and fifty miles to this meeting. I have never seen people appear more hungry to hear. It took no effort to get them to attend the services which were held. The camp was almost wholly deserted when the meetings were in progress. Our social meetings were interesting, and the time was well filled up; often three or four were on their feet, waiting for their turn to speak.
Sabbath was one of the best days in my memory. There was a general breaking down, and the Lord’s Spirit was largely present. Fifty, or so, came forward for prayer. It was truly affecting after the season of prayer to see little knots of friends embracing each other and weeping with joy, because parent, husband, wife, or child, had now taken a start in the service of the Lord. I fancied angels of mercy were hovering near, rejoicing also. Our season of prayer was very precious. My poor soul has not been more blessed for years.
Sunday was a very busy day. Almost the whole time was employed. Quite a good congregation came in from the country around, of candid people, who seemed really interested. One person, living at some distance, passing by in the road near the camp, came in from curiosity to spend a few moments. He became interested, then came again bringing his family, and finally stayed all night himself, so as to lose none of the meetings, his interest was so great. We improved all the time between the regular services Sunday to give instruction concerning the Tract and Missionary Society, and to create an interest in that important work. We got a good many new members, and some donations. The poverty of the people forbade the idea of getting a great many of the latter. But Nebraska and western Iowa are splendid fields for the distribution of reading matter. The people are hungry for something to read, not being able generally to have so many papers and books as the people further east. Our wealthy brethren further east must assist in furnishing them the necessary reading matter; for the present time is a favorable one. We can forestall other and less valuable reading.
Our farewell social meeting Monday morning was a precious season. We closed up with the baptism of thirteen, the ceremony being administered within a few rods of the camp. Then the parting came, the farewells were spoken; and so we separated. The friends left with good hopes for the work in this western field, and with good courage and hope in their hearts. Some said there would be twice as many next fall, who would come to the meeting.
And so the first camp-meeting ever held in Nebraska closed. GEO. I. BUTLER.
Blair, Neb., Oct. 10, 1876.
ILLINOIS CONFERENCE FINANCES.
By G. W. Colcord
STATEMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION.
1. For labor already performed in our Conference, we owe more than $500.00.
2. We owe a small sum at the REVIEW Office.
3. Our prayers and hopes are, that more laborers will work in our part of the gospel field the coming year than ever before. If all our ordained and licensed ministers prove themselves true to the noble resolutions formed at our last camp-meeting, we may not hope in vain for a growth within our borders.
4. These obligations must be met; our honest debts must be paid. Is not the “laborer worthy of his hire”? Then let all say, The five-hundred-dollar debt shall be liquidated; and what we owe at the Office we shall endeavor to pay at the earliest practicable moment; and with reference to the future labors of our ministering brethren, we cheerfully declare, if said labor prove to be earnest and successful, we shall endeavor to support the laborers well, according to the will of God.
5. But the question arises, How shall we meet all these obligations? The answer is ready, Pay our debts with our incoming resources. These resources should consist, first, of the “tithes” of all the earnings of all our church members, with, perhaps, very few exceptions; secondly, the fund in our Conference treasury should be increased by the tithes of all our scattered brethren and sisters in the State; thirdly, all old s. B. pledges that remain unpaid, should be immediately redeemed; fourthly, we expect some aid from donations and free-will offerings.
6. Encouraging features in the case are as follows: In 1875 we contributed nothing to the General Conference fund; this year we gave $100. At the close of last year’s session of our State Conference, we were in debt more than $1000; this year we owe about one-half this amount. To-day there are sums justly due us that are more than equal to all our debts. Our ministers are willing to work, and do work, under very small pay.
7. I now earnestly appeal to all to do their whole duty with reference to their financial connection with God’s cause. Ministers, all, we must be very economical. May God vivify us! Work hard, brother; there is a reward in Heaven. Churches in Illinois, will you be faithful to tithe unto God all your earnings? One-tenth of what we earn, God says, is his.
Brethren and sisters, shall we try to “rob God”? Ananias-like shall we keep back “part of the price,” and receive God’s curse? Let me hope for a manifestation of faithfulness on your part; and let me not hope in vain. Every lonely Sabbath-keeper, who is looking for the soon coming of our Saviour, and who is praying the Lord of the harvest to send laborers to his part of the field to warn his neighbors, should prove his love for the present truth and his willingness to aid in supporting “the one cause,” by remitting his s. B. every three months to Bro. J. R. Whitham, Aledo, Mercer Co., Ill.
Church treasurers, are you faithful? Do you stir up the minds of your brethren and sisters on money matters? Does your s. B. book record faithfulness? When I come to your place, may I examine it? Ay, remember this: The recording angel transcribes your records to his record-book, and you will have it to meet at the Judgment-seat of Christ! Cursed is he that doeth the work of the Lord negligently; but the willing and obedient shall eat the good of the land.
G. W. COLCORD.
Mt. Vernon, Ill., Oct. 10, 1876.
WHEAT AND TARES.—A QUERY ANSWERED.
By C. W. Stone
“EDITOR OF THE REVIEW: Please explain Matt. 13:36-43. Who are the tares, and when were they sown? It seems that they were tares when they were sown, and they grew up tares, and were tares at the harvest. Are the tares evil angels? or are they a class of people that Satan has created? or does it teach predestination? Yours respectfully, “J. N. BUNCH.”
Ans. “The tares are the children of the wicked one.” Matt. 13:38. This seed was sown by the devil. Verse 39. We do not understand by this that the devil is the natural father of such, nor that he created them. It does not refer to the creation, generation or birth of men. God created all things. Gen. 2:11. Notice the good seed. This sprung up, a blade. Verse 26. It was wheat. Verses 29, 30.
Now what is represented by the good seed? The word of God. Luke 8:11. Where is it sown? In the understanding. Matt. 13:23. In the heart. Luke 8:15. What is represented by the wheat that is raised? “But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.” Luke 8:15. Paul tells us what this fruit is. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.” Gal. 5:22. Well, when we come to the “harvest” at the “end of the world,” what do the reapers gather? “And then shall he send his angels, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth.” Matt. 13:27. Therefore, to carry out the parable, the Saviour takes the fruit that is harvested, the wheat, to represent the children of the kingdom.
So with the tares. Primarily in the parable the tares represent bad seed sown just where the wheat is sown, in the heart. Some of its fruits are named in Gal. 5:19-21. Those whose lives bring forth such fruit compare with the righteous as worthless weeds compare with good wheat. To carry out the figure, these individuals are, in the growing time and harvest in the parable, represented by the fruit they have borne, and are then called tares themselves. Having yielded themselves to obey Satan, they have become his servants, his children. Rom. 6:16. The tares, then, are not evil angels; but wicked men who are made such by the bad seed. Matt. 13:25, 39.
The parable does not teach predestination; for the tares represent a class who have left their hearts open to the devil, who has improved the opportunity to sow seeds of the “care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches,” and other weeds, which have choked the good seed. No man is born a tare, nor need he become one if he will “keep the heart with all diligence,” cultivating the good seed with faith; and even if tares get a start in the heart (and they most always do), they may be eradicated. “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” Isa. 1:18. C. W. STONE.
CATTARAUGUS CO., N. Y.
By Roswell F. Cottrell
I am still holding meetings at Great Valley with considerable, though not very extensive, interest. Some three years ago, I had one meeting here, and took three free subscribers for the SIGNS OF THE TIMES. One of them began to keep the Sabbath just before I came this time; and another of them has now taken his stand and kept the last Sabbath, Oct. 7. The third of the three is favorably impressed, and others also. Thus God is blessing the publications as a means of spreading the truth. Who will aid in scattering them abroad? Who that believes the truth can refuse or neglect it? R. F. COTTRELL.
T. M. STEWARD
By T. M. Steward
OHIO TENT, NO. 1.
We are now at Dallas, Highland Co., Ohio, where we have been holding meetings for two weeks. The interest is good. We had a good hearing till cold weather kept many away. We were kindly offered the Christian (new light) meeting-house last evening, which we accepted; and the people filled the house, and many staid outside for want of room. Bro. Butler is well and able to labor again. Some are already troubled about the Sabbath, and, I trust, will keep it when we present its claims in full. We are now on the subject of the three messages.
Pray for us, that the Lord may qualify us for his work. People are very kind to care for us. I feel of good courage in the Lord.
My address is Dallas P. O., New Boston, Highland Co., Ohio.
T. M. STEWARD
Oct. 2, 1876.
ILLINOIS CONFERENCE.
By G. W. Colcord; F. M. T. Simonson
The annual meeting of the Illinois Conference took place in connection with the camp-meeting, near Kankakee, the first session being held Sept. 28, 1876.
The president, Eld. G. W. Colcord, requested Eld. J. R. Whitham to lead in prayer.
The secretary being absent, F. M. T. Simonson was chosen to act in that capacity pro tem.
After the presentation of credentials, the names of delegates were read, showing fifteen delegates present, representing thirteen churches.
The president being requested to appoint committees, presented the following: On Nominations, Wm. Herald, Dr. A. K. Attebery, Wm. Doyal; on Credentials, Alfred Hobbs, Wm. Bitner, C. Morel; on Auditing, G. Hobbs, Dr. Pottenger, Robert Vickery, George Foreman, John F. Trovillo, and John Merritt.
Adjourned.
SECOND SESSION.
This session convened at 6 A. M.; prayer by Eld. D. M. Canright.
The minutes of the preceding session were read; and opportunity was given for the presentation of more credentials.
Voted, That all present who are in good standing as members of any S. D. A. church, be invited to participate in the deliberations of the Conference.
The treasurer’s report was as follows:—
Rec’d during last Conference year, $2285.69
Paid out, $1237.00
Cash on hand, $1048.69
Total, $2285.69
The condition of the Conference could not be arrived at, in consequence of the absence of the secretary.
Remarks were made by Eld. White on the duties of committees, and a comparison was drawn between the progress of this and other Conferences. He thought there was a lack here of individual effort, and said if every S. D. Adventist in the State would give, for one year, one per cent. of all he is worth, which is simply a Bible estimate of Systematic Benevolence, the speaker would, from his private purse, donate all this lacked of amounting to $5000, feeling sure that a true S. B. of the State would amount to that, if not more.
Adjourned.
THIRD SESSION.
Oct. 1, P. M. After prayer by Eld. White, the Nominating Committee offered the following candidates, who were voted upon separately:—
For President, Eld. G. W. Colcord; Secretary, F. M. T. Simonson; Treasurer, Eld. J. R. Whitham; Auditor, Eld. G. W. Colcord; Executive Committee, G. W. Colcord, R. F. Andrews, and George Foreman.
The Committee on Credentials and Licenses recommended that the following persons receive credentials: Elds. G. W. Colcord, R. F. Andrews, T. M. Steward, and J. R. Whitham; and for licenses, Brn. J. W. Ballenger, G. Shonk, D. Morrison, J. B. Logan, I. Colcord, and Dr. A. K. Attebery.
Voted, To have a camp-meeting the coming year; and a committee of five was appointed to make arrangements for it. The committee is as follows: J. H. Bennett, George Foreman, Dr. Pottenger, Charles Morel, G. Hobbs.
Remarks were made by Eld. White complimenting the S. D. Baptists on their promptness in their business sessions.
Adjourned.
FOURTH SESSION.
Prayer by Eld. Canright; reading of the minutes of the preceding session.
The following resolutions submitted by the committee, were voted upon separately, there being some discussion upon the third, after which the delegates voted for it by a unanimous, rising vote; then the entire congregation voted also by rising:—
Resolved, That the minutes of this Conference be published in the REVIEW.
Resolved, That we hereby express our deep appreciation of the counsel and labors of Bro. and Sr. White with us, and that we will earnestly endeavor to profit by them.
Resolved, That we believe it to be the duty of every one in ordinary circumstances to give one-tenth of his increase to support the cause of God; and that we here promise to do it ourselves, and to encourage all in this Conference to do the same.
Resolved, That we express our regret that so few of our young men and women of ability, in this Conference, are giving themselves to the work of God, while in other states the Lord is greatly blessing the labors of those of no greater ability than many among us.
To these, the body of the Conference added the following:—
Resolved, That we hereby express our thanks to the owners of the grounds upon which we are encamped, for fulfilling their part of the contract so perfectly.
A strong plea was made to the young to dedicate themselves to the promulgation of the message.
Adjourned to call of Chair.
FIFTH SESSION.
This session was opened informally.
The requests of the Woodburn and Lovington churches were submitted to the Executive Committee.
Voted, To send one, and if possible two, from each church, a few days before the next camp-meeting, to render needed assistance to the Camp-meeting Committee in preparing the grounds.
All are requested to begin now their preparations for the next meeting.
During the encamping season, Brn. J. E. Morin and B. F. Merritt were ordained to the ministry by the usual solemn ceremony.
Adjourned sine die.
G. W. COLCORD, Pres.
F. M. T. SIMONSON, Sec.
ANNUAL REPORT OF MICH. T. & M. SOCIETY.
By E. H. Root; Mrs. S. H. Lane
The fifth annual meeting of the Michigan Tract and Missionary Society was held Sept. 25, 1876, in connection with the camp-meeting at Lansing.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The secretary’s report for the year was then read, which is as follows:—
No. of families visited, 2,602; letters written, 795; periodicals distributed, 5,786. No. of new subscribers for REVIEW, 195; REFORMER, 325; INSTRUCTOR, 406, VOICE, 75; SIGNS, 82; TIDENDE, 8; HAROLD, 1, whole number of new subscribers obtained, 1,092. No. of pages of tracts and pamphlets distributed, 748,484; No. of almanacs distributed, nearly 7,000. Two libraries have been supplied with a set of bound books.
TREASURER’S REPORT.
Received during year, $2343.94
Paid out, 1826.41
Balance on hand Oct. 15, $517.53
A vote was then taken that the Chair appoint the Nominating Committee for the selection of officers, whereupon H. M. Kenyon, A. O. Burrill, and D. R. Palmer, were appointed such committee. The following persons were reported as officers for the ensuing year: President, J. Fargo; Vice-president, I. A. Olmstead; Secretary, Mrs. S. H. Lane; Treasurer, S. H. Lane. Directors: Dist. No. 1, S. D. Salisbury; No. 2, E. P. Giles; No. 3, I. A. Olmstead; No. 4, J. L. Rumsey; No. 5, J. S. Wicks; No. 6, J. Fargo; No. 7, Franklin Squire; No. 8, John Gregory; No. 9, E. G. Doud; No. 10, S. H. Daniels; No. 11, Alex. Carpenter; No. 12, Alonzo Van Tassel.
The report of the committee was accepted, and the persons named were elected by vote.
Eld. S. N. Haskell then made some encouraging remarks in regard to the increase of labor, in some respects, the past year, as shown by report. He then stated, that, as we become accustomed to missionary work, our interest in it will increase. We need to be educated in the work of God as in other labor. We should not be simply machines to scatter tracts, but should seek proper ways to gain access to the hearts of men and women. Sympathizing with those in need of sympathy always opens an avenue to the heart. He then gave several highly interesting incidents in which the truth, by well-directed efforts on the part of the T. & M. laborers, has reached many precious souls, not only in our own country, but in other parts of the world.
Eld. Canright followed with very stirring and appropriate remarks in regard to the good which has already been done, and which may yet be accomplished by diligent efforts in the distribution of reading matter, accompanied by missionary labor. He gave some very interesting accounts of the effect of such labor in the Southern States, and stated that it is in consequence of such efforts that there is a church of Sabbath-keepers near Baltimore, Md., and that often by such labor the way is opened for interesting meetings. He exhorted all to diligence in T. & M. labor, and not to be satisfied with small results, but to labor on till the work is accomplished.
Adjourned sine die.
E. H. ROOT, Pres.
MRS. S. H. LANE, Sec.
TOIL AND REST.
“For so he giveth his beloved sleep.”
WHEN sets the weary sun,
And the long day is done,
And starry orbs their solemn vigils keep;
When bent with toil and care
We breathe our evening prayer,
God gently giveth his beloved sleep.
When by some slanderous tongue
The heart is sharply stung,
And with the sense of cruel wrong we weep;
How like some heavenly calm
Comes down the soothing balm
What time he giveth his beloved sleep.
Oh, sweet and blessed rest!
With these sore burdens pressed
To lose ourselves in slumbers, long and deep;
To drop our heavy load
Beside the dusty road,
When he hath given his beloved sleep.
And on our closed eyes
What visions may arise!
What sights of joy to make the spirit leap!
What memories may return
From out their golden urn
If God but giveth his beloved sleep!
And when life's day shall close
In death's last deep repose,
When the dark shadows o'er the eyelids creep,
Let us not be afraid
At this deep, thickening shade;
For so God giveth his beloved sleep.
To sleep?—it is to wake
When the fresh day shall break,
When the new sun climbs up the eastern steep;
To wake with new-born powers,
Out from the darkened hours;
For so he giveth his beloved sleep.
To die?—it is to rise
To fairer, brighter skies,
When death no more shall his dread harvests reap;
To soar on angels' wings
Where life immortal springs;
For so he giveth his beloved sleep.
—Congregationalist.
VIRGINIA TENT.
By E. B. Lane; J. O. Corliss
WE took down the tent Oct. 9, after remaining at Leaksville about seven weeks. The last three weeks were extremely unfavorable for holding meetings, owing to heavy rains and high winds, after which the weather became very cold—unusually so for this climate and season of the year. Consequently, our congregations decreased till we were obliged to remove the meetings to a school-house near by. A goodly number are keeping the Sabbath; just how many we cannot tell, as the people are slow to commit themselves. This is the case in almost everything. They do not move as rapidly as people at the North; yet we hope to see a growing church here. We shall labor for them still as best we can, and push out into new fields at the same time.
The tent will now be laid up for the winter, while we try to answer some of the numerous calls for labor, received during the summer. Brethren, pray for the work in this new field. E. B. LANE, J. O. CORLISS.
KENTUCKY TENT.
By S. Osborn
The meeting at Bear Wallow closed Sept. 24. I gave fifty-seven lectures. The interest was good to the last; and some wanted the meetings continued all winter. Seventeen have taken their stand on the Sabbath, and four or five more have promised to do so soon. We expect some over twenty will keep the Sabbath as the result of this effort. I sold about forty dollars’ worth of books, and obtained nine subscribers for the INSTRUCTOR. I also received $5.65 in cash, and nearly all the country produce we needed while there. I have not organized a church there yet, as some of the principal ones wanted a little more time to examine our faith. They need more time to consider here than in the North.
I commenced lectures at Antioch, Metcalfe Co., Ky., Sept. 29, under very unfavorable circumstances on account of prejudice; but that has now given way, and the interest is quite good. Pray for us.
S. OSBORN.
TENNESSEE
By Orlando Soule
SEPT. 24, I visited the little company of Sabbath-keepers at Bee Creek, and held one meeting with them. The sweet, melting influence of the Holy Spirit rested upon us, and all were greatly encouraged. They are all holding on, and rejoicing in the present truth.
Aside from this visit, my time has been spent near Glade Creek post-office. Opposition has been organized and determined. The learned man that was called in conducted himself so badly that he scarcely needed reviewing; and that having failed, they organized the stay-away club, and nearly all joined it. A few, however, were interested, so I have continued the effort; and now the attention of the unconverted is arrested, and eight have signified their intention to become Christians.
I have received several packages of papers, back numbers of the REVIEW, &c., which are eagerly read here. Let them keep coming; and send them through the mail, as I am forty miles from any railroad. My post-office address is Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., Tenn.
Brethren, pray for the work here.
ORLANDO SOULE.
IOWA AND NEB. TRACT AND MISSIONARY MEETING.
The eighth general quarterly meeting of the Iowa and Nebraska Tract and Missionary Society convened at Victor, Iowa, Oct. 1, 1876. Meeting called to order by the president; prayer by Eld. H. Nicola.
The secretary of the Society being absent, Wm. H. Hankins was elected secretary pro tem. The minutes of the last quarterly meeting were called for, read, and approved. The report of labor during the last quarter was called for, and read by the secretary, a summary of which is as follows:—
Families visited, 243; letters written, 159. New paying subscribers for periodicals: REVIEW, 16; INSTRUCTOR, 8; REFORMER, 1; TIDENDE, 22; HAROLD, 1; SIGNS, 6. Copies sent to friends: REVIEW, 53; INSTRUCTOR, 14; REFORMER, 25. Reading matter distributed: Periodicals, 899; almanacs, 120; tracts and pamphlets, pages, 80,324.
Money received on
membership, $31.00
Donations, 85.97
Book sales, 16.58
Widow and orphan’s fund, 8.35
New subscribers, 21.50
Total, $114.87
Voted, That the president appoint a committee of three to draft a form of blanks to be used by the Society in reporting. H. Nicola, F. H. Chapman, and Russel Hart, were appointed such committee.
The remainder of the time was occupied by remarks from the directors and elders present.
Adjourned to call of Chair.
ILLINOIS T. & M. SOCIETY.
By G. W. Colcord; F. M. T. Simonson
The annual meeting of the Illinois T. & M. Society was held in connection with the camp-meeting, at Kankakee, Ill., Oct. 2, 1876.
After prayer and singing, the minutes of the last annual, and the last quarterly, meeting were read and accepted. The president and others then made remarks, in which they endeavored to impress on the minds of the members that no personal benefit would arise from joining the Society, as they could expect no deductions on anything for themselves; but they could have the publications cheap to use in missionary labor. Where it is practicable, we must use postal cards instead of letters, from motives of economy.
The members were tested on their knowledge of the Constitution, by questions from the Chair. Some illustrations on the evils arising from procrastination were presented, and a promise was exacted from the members that they would arouse to a greater degree of diligence. Several times Eld. D. M. Canright made remarks just to the point under consideration.
A report of the work of the preceding quarter was presented, but not the report of the entire year, as the last quarter’s report was not received in time to make it out. The sum of the reports was as follows:— Letters written, 348; families visited, 180; new subscribers for periodicals, 22; old subscriptions renewed, 15; charts, “Bird’s-eye View,” given, 2; No. of pages of reading matter given and loaned, 86,491; periodicals distributed, 1079; and almanacs given, 93.
Money received was as follows:—
On widow and orphan fund, $22.88
By donations, 33.75
Book sales, 1.10
Membership fees, 7.00
Total, $64.73
The Committee on Nominations handed in a report; and after some substitutions, the following officers were elected:— President, Eld. G. W. Colcord; Vice President, Eld. R. F. Andrews, Gilman, Iroquois Co.; Secretary, F. M. T. Simonson, Hillsdale, Rock Island Co.; Treasurer and Librarian, George Foreman, Somonauk, DeKalb Co. For Directors: Dist. No. 1, C. A. Bates, Greenvale, Jo Daviess Co.; Dist. No. 2, J. H. Bennett, Belvidere, Boone Co.; Dist. No. 3, J. M. Bute, Sheridan, La Salle Co.; Dist. No. 4, Cary Dryden, Keithsburg, Mercer Co.; Dist. No. 5, sister B. A. King, Eugene, Knox Co.; Dist. No. 6, Wm. Penniman, Woodburn, Macoupin Co.; Dist. No. 7, M. Kittle, Marshall, Clark Co.; Dist. No. 8, Lewis Logan, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co.; Dist. No. 9, Dr. Pottenger, Kankakee; Dist. No. 10, Jared Mallernee, Lovington, Moultrie Co.; Dist. No. 11, Flavel Simonson, Hillsdale, Rock Island Co.
The Society voted to redistrict the State; and Brn. Ivory Colcord, Wm. Herald, and Dr. A. K. Atteberry, were chosen as a committee for this purpose.
A continuous plea for promptness formed a thread upon which the whole meeting seemed to be strung.
Adjourned according to form.
SECOND SESSION.
The following is the result of the deliberations of the committee upon arranging districts:—
Dist. No. 1 is to comprise Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Carroll, and Ogle Counties.
Dist. No. 2, Boone, Winnebago, McHenry, Lake, Cook, and Kane Counties.
Dist. No. 3, La Salle, De Kalb, Du Page, Kendall, Grundy, Putnam, Marshall, and McLean Counties.
Dist. No. 4, Mercer, Rock Island, and Henderson Counties.