p. 151 | Review and Herald, Vol. 18, No. 19. (10/8/1861)

Earlier text: DOINGS OF THE BATTLE CREEK CONFERENCE, OCT. 5 & 6, 1861

LETTERS.

"Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another."

From Sister Mackey.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I have for a long time felt it duty to write to you through the Review, but I have excused myself because my talent is so small. But will God excuse the one that has but one talent sooner than the one that has ten? I think not. When the Lord comes he will claim his own with usury. I desire to seek diligently to know all his holy will concerning me. I thank the Lord for the light of present truth. It is some over a year since we commenced to keep the Sabbath, and I am not tired. No; praise the great and holy name of Jesus, that he ever sent his messengers to Marquette to proclaim the third angel's message. The way grows brighter, and O I anxiously wait for my Lord when he returns from the wedding.

We have meetings three times a week. Last Sabbath the ordinances of the Lord's house were attended, and we had a sweet melting time. I think the church generally are coming up on higher ground.

I do believe that we are living in the perils of the last days, when evil men and seducers are waxing worse and worse; and unless we have on the breastplate of righteousness, we are an easy prey to the enemy.

My earnest desire and prayer to God is, that I may be constantly on the watch tower, and overcome the world with all its delusions, and meet you all where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. A. C. MACKEY. Marquette, Wis.

Sister M. F. Carpenter writes from Waterville: "In our present lukewarmness, I am sometimes reminded of meetings of the Christian church, years in the past: the same complaining, 'I do not enjoy my mind as formerly,' 'I am not what I should be,' &c. Now when these complaints become habitual, do we comfort each other by meeting together? Does it not rather discourage those who are easily discouraged, and burden those who are not? Ought we not rather to go to our closets where the declension first began, and cry mightily to God to restore unto us the joys of his salvation, pleading his promise, which says, 'Ye shall find me when ye shall seek me with all your hearts?' Then we could go to the house of God and say, 'Draw near, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what great things he has done for my soul.' Then we could comfort each other with the prospect of the soon coming Saviour. But if we are lukewarm we shut our own prayers out of heaven. God has told us if we regard iniquity in our hearts he will not hear us pray. Then we can be no benefit to our children, or to any one; for without Christ we can do nothing. Our enemies are looking on and saying, 'So would we have it.' 'This is the day we looked for.' Surely it is not the will of God that we should be given over a prey to our enemies, and a reproach to them that are round about us. If we allow ourselves to be lukewarm we grieve that tender-hearted Saviour who says, 'Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If any man hear my voice, and will open the door, I will come in and sup with him and he with me.' O, shall we any longer allow our sins to bar the dear Saviour from our hearts? Let us arise and take hold on strength. God has said, Let them take hold on my strength."

CHURCH MEETING IN KIRKVILLE, N. Y.

By P. Z. Kinne

THE Sabbath-keepers in Kirkville met at the house of Bro. H. Gardner, Sept. 22, for the purpose of transacting business relative to church order, &c. Came to order by calling Bro. F. Wheeler to the Chair, and P. Z. Kinne, Secretary.

Resolved, That we organize a church, to be located at Kirkville, by adopting the following covenant:

We, the undersigned, do unite together in church capacity, taking the name, Seventh-day Adventists, as our church name, pledging ourselves to strive to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, to meet together from Sabbath to Sabbath (and oftener if necessary), to worship God in singing and prayer, and to exhort one another, and so much the more as we see the day approaching, taking the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as the rule of our faith and practice.

Resolved, That Bro. H. Gardner officiate as deacon.

Resolved, That P. Z. Kinne officiate as church clerk.

Resolved, That we adopt the plan of systematic benevolence.

Resolved, That P. Z. Kinne act as treasurer of the systematic benevolence fund.

ELD. F. WHEELER, Chairman.\nP. Z. KINNE, Secretary.

I would like to say for the encouragement of those that have not as yet organized, that at the close of the above meeting the Lord was pleased to let the sweet influence of his Spirit rest upon and bless us in the step we had taken. May the Lord hasten the time when the church will be united and prepared for the great work that lies before them. O, for the oneness of the church! Do we as individuals realize what it is to be a member of that church which is to be without spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing.

Brethren, let us awake and put on the whole armor. Soon our Saviour will come to make up his jewels. Let us be ready. P. Z. KINNE.

ORGANIZATION.

By A. S. Hutchins

DEAR BRO. WHITE: Upon the subject of organization I have thought much. My prayer has been, and still is, that we may be guided by heavenly wisdom in this important matter. That a pressing necessity exists for some steps to be taken, whereby we may know who belongs with us, who has received and who are resolved to live out the truths of the third message, I doubt not.

It is time we knew who feels responsibility sufficient to stand and unitedly act in this great work. And that some form of organization may be adopted by us as a people, that will greatly tend to accomplish this object, I fully believe.

The Lord is leading his people on to a sure, speedy and glorious victory. And as we march on, exposed to ten thousand strong and mighty foes, will the Leader be displeased and frown upon us while he beholds order and unity, harmonious with the Bible, in our ranks? We rather think we hear him say, "Let all things be done decently and in ORDER." I wait and pray for the Holy Spirit to direct, and the church to so act that the joyful presence of the Lord may be with us.

In hope of eternal life when the Life-giver comes, A. S. HUTCHINS. Roxbury, Vt., Oct. 1, 1861.

ETERNAL LIFE.

By E. W. Darling

ETERNAL life! O, glorious theme! Eternal life! to me so dear; There's nothing on this earth I deem Can with that priceless boon compare.

Eternal life! ah, who can know The fullness of that blessed state? Nor words, nor height, nor depth, can show The ceaseless joys that round it wait.

Eternal life! who could not bear All things that cross our path below, If such rewards we may but share When from these earthly toils we go?

Eternal life! inspiring thought! When rugged scenes before us rise, When into sadness we are brought, It bids us view the glorious prize.

Eternal life! I ask no more. Let life's uneven tide roll on. Let me but reach that heavenly shore, Where fears of death can never come.

E. W. DARLING.

Wawkon, Iowa.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

By J. CLARKE

SYSTEM.—The farmer who would proceed in his affairs regardless of system, would soon fail in everything: his crops sown, and tended, and harvested out of season; his teams over fed or neglected, or from irregular attention, reduced to worthlessness; his fat-ting animals unthrifty for the like reasons; and his various interests suffering from the same cause; ruin is sure.

Not less sure the ruin of the Christian who attempts to live out the precepts of Jesus without systematic effort; and this is peculiarly applicable to us at present as individuals, as well as a body. Let us be systematic in this warfare. The word of God is our book of disciplinary system. Do not reject any of it.

PAIN.—Going without tea and coffee gives you such a heavy, dead pain in your head! Disobeying the word of God—does this pain your conscience any? Our decisions are for life or death.

AGAGS.—There are a variety of Agags. Saul was directed to slay all; but he might have thought, I will keep Agag a little while, just enough to grace my triumphal return, he is such a splendid prize and carries himself so elegantly; and these nice cattle—true, the prophet directed me to slay the cattle; but I will not take the extreme meaning of the prophet's words: I will use my common sense, and this teaches me to spare such fine stock, so fat and strong; those symmetrical, well-built Devonshires, surely the prophet cannot object to my stocking my new farm in Ramah with such noble animals; and (lucky thought) I will let the prophet have some of the finest for sacrifice; this will be a plaster, and rather than offend him (if worst comes to worst) I will donate the whole (except those finest young cattle) to religious purposes. As to Agag, I can kill him any time if I find the prophet is not in a pleasant mood about it. In fact, I will no doubt have Agag slain, as he can be of no use to me after the triumphal return. I will just keep him a few days, it will add to the glory of my victory. I do not think the prophet meant I should take the extreme meaning of his words.

So now, some continue their idols—tobacco, coffee, tea, hoops; one is out of health, one is old, another will wait till winter, or till the sickly season is over, another wants it once in a while, another thinks coffee, tea and tobacco should not be classed together.

Oh that these modern Agags might be hewed in pieces before these modern Sauls have the kingdom rent from them! See 1 Sam. xv.

CAN'T.—That is not the difficulty—you won't.

J. CLARKE.

A P P O I N T M E N T S.

Ohio Conference.

By the urgent request of many friends, and the advice of the Committee on the wants of the cause in Ohio, we, accompanied by Mrs. W., will, providence permitting, visit Ohio, and hold a conference at Green Springs, Oct. 26 and 27. We will hold meetings at Lovett's Grove the 30th, and at Gilboa Nov. 2 and 3, if that church request it through the REVIEW.

JAMES WHITE.

PROVIDENCE permitting, I will hold meetings with the brethren in Salem, Ind., Oct. 12, and the following week where the brethren may appoint.

JOHN BYINGTON.

PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet the church at Nile, Allegany Co., N. Y., Oct. 13, 14. And also will meet the church in Catlin, Chemung Co., N. Y., Oct. 19, 20. We would like to meet as many of the brethren at these appointments as possible. Dear brethren, come in the Spirit, prepared to work for the Lord.

N. FULLER.

HISTORY of the Sabbath will be ready in about two weeks. It will contain 344 pages. Orders will receive prompt attention. The price of this work in paper covers is 30 cents, well bound, 60 cents.

Business Department.

Business Notes.

S. W. Flanders : We send again.

RECEIPTS.

For Review and Herald.

Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW AND HERALD to which the money received pays. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, immediate notice of the omission should then be given.

Caleb Johnston 1,00, xix, 1. Geo. Miller 1,00, xx, 1. A. W. Snyder 1,00, xix, 13. S. T. Chamberlain 1,00, xix, 14. J. E. Strite 2,00, xix, 20. D. Weaver 2,00, xix, 21. Jas. Collis 2,00, xviii, 20. A. Lutz 1,00, xx, 1. E. M. Kimble 1,00, xx, 1. D. J. Shirly 2,00, xvii, 17. W. Harris 2,00 (2 copies) xix, 1. S. A. Snyder 2,00, xx, 1. T. Howe (for A. B. Slyter) 2,00, xviii, 1. Francis Moorman 2,00, xx, 7. J. Furguson 2,00, xx, 14. J. Wilson 1,00, xvii, 14. W. Hastings 2,00, xx, 14. J. Sisley 1,00, xix, 13. I. A. Olmstead 2,00, xxi, 1. A. Simons 1,00, xviii, 18. J. M. Whitham 0,58, xviii, 18. S. Peckham 3,00, xxii, 1. H. H. Holbrook 1,00, xviii, 13. I. Colcord, Sr. 1,00, xix, 1. J. Tillotson 4,00, xx, 1. Jane Collar 1,00, xx, 6. G. W. Strickland 1,00, xx, 21. S. Southwell 0,50, xix, 1. S. Rumery (for J. T. Lay 0,50, xix, 10; for J. Rumery 1,50, xx, 1) 2,00. Chas. Russell 2,00, xx, 19. C. Russell (for Mrs. L. Densmore) 0,50, xix, 19. H. Kenyon 1,00, xix, 14. Jas. Brezee 2,00, xx, 1. Russel Hoag 1,00, xix, 1. Wm. Carpenter, Jr. 1,00, xxi, 1. J. Edgerton 2,00, xx, 1. J. T. Ashley 1,00, xix, 1. Jos. Clarke 1,00, xx, 1. Mary E. Beach 1,00, xxi, 1. James Sawyer 1,00, xix, 7. Joseph Stillman 1,00, xx, 19. T. Finch 1,00, xix, 1. L. L. Glover 1,00, xix, 7. Robert Cochran 3,00, xxi, 1. E. Bracket 1,00, xx, 1. Mrs. E. Bracket (for Mrs. S. Allen) 1,00, xviii, 15. Wm. Smith 1,00, xx, 1. James Lane 1,00, xx, 1. B. Dewitt 0,50, xix, 7. D. Scott 1,00, xviii, 18. Mary Monk 0,50, xx, 9. E. Degarmo 1,00, xix, 1. C. G. Cramer 1,00, xx, 21. T. Gilbert 0,50, xix, 19. A. T. Wilkinson 2,00, xxi, 1. H. S. Gurney (for S. Gurney) 0,50, xx, 1. H. S. Gurney 1,00, xx, 1. G. M. Foster 1,00, xviii, 1. Lewis Hacket 1,00, xv, 17. Wm. Bryant 1,00, xix, 1. I. D. Cramer 2,50, xix, 14. John Lindsay 1,00, xix, 1. Mary Alexander 0,60, xix, 1. N. Keezer 4,00, xxi, 17. Sr. Tomlinson (for I. Lindsay and V. Tomlinson) each 0,50, xix, 19. F. F. Camp (for E. Goodale) 0,50, xix, 19. W. Camp 2,00, xxi, 1. C. Amy 2,00, xviii, 14.

For Shares in Publishing Association.

David J. Burroughs $10,00. Abner Z. Hoyt $10,00. Huldah Godsmark $10,00. G. W. States $5,00. Leander Kellogg $5,00. M. E. Cornell $10,00. Daniel Andre $10,00. Russel J. Lawrence $20,00. Mrs. Russel J. Lawrence $10,00. Jane Higley 10,00. Anna E. Rhodes $10,00. Richard L. Rhodes $10,00. Francis Moorman $10,00. C. W. Moorman $10,00. S. A. McPherson $50,00. R. J. Foster $5,00. J. Furguson $10,00. Sanford Rodgers $10,00. A. W. Maynard $10,00. Phidelia A. Maynard $10,00. James Harvey $10,00. F. Swartz $5,00. John P. Hunt $10,00. P. Palmblad $1,50. S. Peckham $10,00. Wm. H. Hafer $10. E. S. Griggs $40. H. Kenyon $10. Geo. Leighton $80. Rocksilda Leighton $20. Chas. Russell $10. S. Rumery $80. B. J. Rumery $20. T. Finch $10. Jas. Brezee $10. Wm. Carpenter, jr. $10. L. L. Byington $10. H. S. Lay $10. J. Mears $10. Chas. O. Taylor $10. G. T. Lay $80. Mary E. Lay $20. H. Gardner $30. Diantha S. Gardner $20.

Donations to Publishing Association.

Ch. at Ayersville, Ohio, (s. b.) $5,00. E. S. Decker $5,00. Ch. at Shelby, Mich., (s. b.) $20,00. Three friends at Addison, Mich., (s. b.) $20,00. Ch. at Jackson, Mich., (s. b.) $33,00. Elizabeth Olmstead $2,00. L. Schellhous $5. G. W. Strickland $2. Ch. at Monterey, Mich. (s. b.) $45. Ch. at North Plains, Mich. $15. Ch. at Burlington, Mich. (s. b.) $8. Ch. at Tompkins, Mich. (s. b.) $10. Ch. at Ceresco, Mich. (s. b.) $35. J. T. Ashley for Ch. at Dartmouth, Mass. $5. O. Mears $5. Ch. at Kensington, Ct. (s. b.) $10. B. Graham $1. Ch. in Owasso, Mich. (s. b.) $15. Ch. at Convis $7,21. Ch. at Buck's Bridge, N. Y. $7. Ch. at Allegan, Mich. (s. b.) $15. C. G. Cramer (s. b.) $1,46. Balance of Conference Collection $1,03. W. B. $1,00.

Books Sent by Mail.

S. W. Flanders 0,54. W. W. Giles 0,80. H. Hilliard $2,40. Sarah A. Beach 0,12. M. Austin 0,15. S. O. Davis $1,00. Polly Maynard $1,00.

Cash Received on Account.

J. Furguson (e. w. s.) $2,00. Henry Gordon (e. w. s.) $5,00. E. E. Taylor 0,80. J. W. Stuart $10,00. J. H. Waggoner $1,40.

ANNUAL MEETING

Of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association.

ACCORDING to previous notice, the first annual meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association was held in the city of Battle Creek, Michigan, sixth-day, Oct. 4, 1861, at 9 o'clock, A. M. Present, all the officers of the Association. Meeting opened by prayer by Bro. Joseph Bates. The Roll was then called by the Secretary. Members present, 57, representing 107 votes.

The next business in order being the Auditor's Report, Bro. J. N. Loughborough, Auditor, presented the following, being the Treasurer's accounts and statements, which he read before the Association, and submitted as his report:

Report of the S. D. A. Publishing Association, from June 2, 1861, to Oct. 4, 1861.

CASH ACCOUNT.

Cash on hand at date of transfer,	$ 201,72
" Rec'd in subscriptions for Review,	991,59
" " " " " Instructor,	93,02
" " From Book sales by mail,	197,86
" " For Shares in Association,	2132,35
" Borrowed,	1402,74
" Received on Deposit,	243,00
" Received from Custom Work,	39,25
" " For Missionary Purposes,	84,62
" " In Premiums on Drafts,	6,93
" " For Michigan Tent,	22,42
" " On Account,	402,30
Total,	$5817,80

The Association has paid

For work on Books and Papers	$ 811,56
" Material and Sundries,	1154,10
On Borrowed Money,	489,82
Jones & Day on Building,	2530,41
On Missionary Account,	27,38
It has Cash on hand to balance,	804,53
Total,	$5817,80

FURTHER STATEMENT

RESPECTING THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE OFFICE.

When the transfer of Office Property was made to the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association by Bro. White, June 2, 1861, the Assets of the Publishing Department were as follows:

Presses, Engine, Type, Books, Stock and Accounts,	$ 9833,08
Cash on hand,	201,72
Amount,	$10034,80

Against this there were Liabilities to the amount of	$ 3542,21

These were assumed by the Association, leaving the nett value of property transferred, 6492,59

To this has been added as follows:

Real Estate in Lots and Office Building,	$ 4181,40
Whole amount received on Shares and in Donations to Association,	3590,36

This includes all the Shares issued out of money previously deposited in the Office, and all that have been issued on Account, which will explain the difference between the amount as here given, and that stated in the Cash Account above.

Received on Review,	991,59
" " Instructor,	93,02
" " Book sales by mail,	197,86
" " From Custom Work,	39,25
" " In Premiums on Drafts,	6,93
Due from Custom Work,	108,35
Estimated increase of Stock,	1000,00
Total,	$17103,65

Since its Organization the Association has paid as follows:

For Material and Sundries,	$ 1154,10
" Work on Books and Papers ($80,85 of which has been settled by note),	892,41
Jones & Day on Building,	3347,63

This is the entire amount paid on the building, including what has been paid on Account as well as in Cash.

On Borrowed Money,	489,82
" Missionary Account,	27,38
Amount,	$5911,34

The Association has present liabilities, including all those liabilities originally assumed which have not been canceled, as follows:

In outstanding notes,	$ 4790,86
" Amount due for work in Office,	187,60
" " " James White for Books,	155,95
" " " Missionary Board,	387,95
" " " Michigan Tent,	75,87
Amount,	$5598,23

URIAH SMITH, Treasurer.

Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 3, 1861.

This may certify that I have examined the foregoing account, and find it correctly cast and properly vouched. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH, Auditor.

Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 4, 1861.

The members of the Association then proceeded to the nomination and election of officers for the ensuing term. The following brethren were nominated and chosen: James White, President. Geo. W. Amadon, Vice President. Cyrenius Smith and J. P. Kellogg, Committee on Publication. E. S. Walker, Secretary. U. Smith, Treasurer. J. N. Loughborough, Auditor. James White, Editor of REVIEW AND HERALD, and G. W. Amadon, Editor of YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR. According to Art. III, Sec. 1, it became necessary for the Association to fix the salaries of the President, Editors, Secretary and Treasurer. The following resolutions were submitted and adopted:

Resolved, That the President be paid for the next term of his service as President and Editor, seven dollars per week.

Resolved, That the Secretary, Treasurer, and Editor of YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR, be paid for all their labors and duties in connection with the Office for the next term of their service at the rate of seven dollars per week.

In accordance with Sec. 2, of Art. III, the following resolution was adopted:

Resolved, That the Auditor be paid the sum of ten dollars for his services for the past term.

Brn. S. Rumery, J. S. Day, O. B. Jones and H. S. Lay, presented the following resolution, which was adopted:

Resolved, That the next annual meeting of the Association be held at Monterey, Mich., on Friday, the 5th day of October, A. D. 1862, at 9 o'clock A. M.

Adjourned sine die.

JAMES WHITE, President. E. S. WALKER, Secretary.

NOTE TO BRO. WAGGONER.

By John Byington

The church in Colon, Mich., have a matter of business that very much concerns the prosperity of the church, which they have referred to you and myself for settlement. It is thought best to attend to their matter Nov. 8, nine o'clock in the morning. You are requested to remain over the Sabbath.

This early notice is given that all concerned may be ready, as one brother is in Illinois.

JOHN BYINGTON.

Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 6, 1861.