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2661 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 15 May 17, 1860, page 205 paragraph 3

… of votes by ballot, elect any number of discreet persons, being laymen, not less than three nor more than nine in number, as trustees, to take charge of the property …

2662 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 June 19, 1860, page 35 paragraph 13

… their votes for money or for office; the historian has marked the era when such venality has been common as times peculiar for the corruption of its public …

2663 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 June 26, 1860, page 48 paragraph 8

… -nine voted to keep the Sabbath, and afterwards we heard of seven more that did not arise, when the vote was called. We asked those who knew of any testimony for …

2664 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 July 3, 1860, page 52 paragraph 5

… to vote us down in our own congregation. He called upon all present who received the impression that elder White stated that he was ready to meet him in discussion …

2665 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 July 3, 1860, page 52 paragraph 10

… a vote taken I want my friends not to vote,” and further stated that he would prefer that a decision be not taken till the last question was discussed. Here this …

2666 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 July 3, 1860, page 52 paragraph 12

… to vote. I then called upon all who thought God’s law had remained unhurt to arise to their feet. This was opposed; but in the midst of the opposition about a hundred …

2667 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 August 14, 1860, page 101 paragraph 20

… once voted in favor of the seventh-day Sabbath, but when they looked at their great possessions, such as the honors of men, riches of the world, donations, etc …

2668 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 August 21, 1860, page 108 paragraph 1

… his vote. We do not recommend this, neither do we oppose. If a brother chooses to vote, we cannot condemn him, and we want the same liberty if we do not.

2669 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 September 4, 1860, page 124 paragraph 11

A meeting was called and a vote taken to have me driven out of town. But there were not self-righteous Pharisees enough there to have the vote carried.

2670 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 September 11, 1860, page 133 paragraph 16

… his vote; and thus the opposition will muster strong enough to disturb the equanimity of the Cabinet and the Emperor. After having disclosed the defects …

2671 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 October 9, 1860, page 162 paragraph 13

On motion it was voted that Bro. Cottrell’s letter be laid before the conference. It was then read by the secretary, as follows:-

2673 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 October 16, 1860, page 170 paragraph 7

Voted, To adjourn till to-morrow morning at sun-rise.

2674 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 October 16, 1860, page 171 paragraph 10

BRO. LOUGHBOROUGH. Will Bro. Butler vote as an individual, if he does not feel free to do so as a delegate?

2675 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16

Perceiving that some did not vote, Bro White, arose and said:-

2676 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 October 23, 1860, page 177 paragraph 12

BRO. ANDREWS. If it be in order, I would move that the former vote be rescinded, not that I disapprove of the vote, but to give the brethren opportunity to further consider upon it.

2677 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 October 23, 1860, page 177 paragraph 13

This motion was carried, and the vote on the first item rescinded. The first item was then read again, and its adoption moved and seconded, whereupon Bro. White remarked:-

2678 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 October 23, 1860, page 177 paragraph 15

… therefore vote for the adoption of the first item.

2679 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 October 23, 1860, page 178 paragraph 11

BRO. WHITE. I move that the addition consist of Brn. Poole, Loughborough and Smith. - Carried. Brn. Ingraham, White, Hull and Appleton, were also added by vote to the committee.

2680 Advent Review, and Sabbath Herald, vol. 16 October 23, 1860, page 178 paragraph 29

This constitution may be amended by a vote of two thirds of those present at any meeting of the Association, provided that two months’ previous notice of the proposed amendment shall have been given in the Review .