The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-05-14

sS''Pt 'e1 leH mo my nandS and was carefully
preserved 1t hns frequently been examined by
my daughter, Mrs Mckenry, of Monson Mass.
WIN whom now reside, and by other friends
After The "Book of Mormon" came out a cow
OF 1t was taken TO New Salem, the place of Mr.
oPau'dlngs former residence and the very place
where the "Manuscript found" was written
woman preacher appointeda meeting there, and
IN Inc meeting read and repeated copous ex-
tracts from the "Book ofMormon' The b,stor-
zeal part was Immediately recognized by all the
older inhabitants, as the identical work Of Mr. g,
in which they had been so deeply Interested
years beiore-Mr John Spaulling was present
who is an emnenty pious man, and recognized
p vefe % Is W MeFRk q hd RE5alther egR a
vent in food of tears. and he arose on the spot
and expressed in the meeting his deep sorrow
81 regret, that the writings OF his sainted brother
should lie used for purpose so vile and shock
ing. The excitement in New Salem became so
great that the inhabitants held special meet.
ing and deputed DR. Phiastus Hulbut, one of
their numberto repair to this place and TO obtain
from nc the original manuscript Of Mr. Spanld-
ing, for the purpose of comparing it with the
Mormon Bible, to satisfy their own minds and
TO prevent their friends from embracing an error
so decisive. This was in the year 1884. Dr.
| Hulhut brought with him an Introduction and
request for the manuscript, signed by Messrs
Henry Lake, Aaron Wright and others, with all
whom was acquainted, as they were my neigh
bors when | resided in New Salem.
utII sure uOttlIilS COuiu SIlCFe my HuSDuuu
more were he living, than the use which has
been made of his work, The air of antiquity
thrown about the composition, doubtless sugges-
ted the idea of converting it 10 purposes of delu
sion. Thus an historical romance, with the an
di,ion of few pious expressions and extracts
from the sacred Scriptures has been construed
into new Bible and palmed off upon COM
pany of poor del uded fanatics, as divine. have
given the previous brief narration that this work
of deep deception and wickedness may he
searched to its foundation, and its author expos
ed TO the contempt and execration he so Justly
deserves. MATILDA DAWSON.
Rev. Solomon Spaulding the first hus,
band of sthe narrator of the above history.
Since his decease, she has been married to sec
ond husband by the name of Dawson. She is
now residing in this place; is woman of ire
proachable character and humble Christian, g.
her testimony is worthy of implicit confidence.
A. Ely, d. d. Fastor Congregational Church
| in Monson.
d. r. Austin principal of Monson Academy,
| Monson, Mass. pril 1st. 1889.
*One oftho leaders and founders of the sect
Jumping Land Claims IN Minois.-He who
first squats on a lot of wild land by putting up
as owning the claim. Nevertheless, another one
comes end in the night gets up another log
house and claims the lot as!hs. The second OPP
GRAFTON they call jumping tie claim. The follow
ing account of these pioneer efforts, to sustain
law and order, take from lhe letter Of an
Illinois settler, published in tire Bangor, (Me.)
Wing.
sIn returning from, r., found an old man,
named Merryfied, of my acquaintance, after
men to route party of fifteen scoundreIs who
had jun ped his claim the night before. The
party Nj. had raised, had proceed ed towards
his house, (thrce miles) ard he had turned out
for more. jumped on to q horse and followed
rs fast as possible ! found the the party Just
ready 10 proceed to the premises. On seeing
me and learning that gained my case, very
important one just then, they cheered me Justify
We started, twenty three of us, not one of us
armed, for our object peace, not war. We
found the rnffians ready to receive us, making
use Of the house, build of large oak logs rs fort;
each Of them having rifle, pistol, and bowie
knives. We parleyed with them bile, when
they told us they should kill the first man who
touched the house. We were now armed with
hickory clubs, and we proceeded TO the business
by hitching two yoke of oxen TO one corner of
the house. The Jumpers seeing this, station
ed themselves outside, at The two corners fac
ing the at which we made the attack, their
guns and pistols cooked and aimed ct us, as they
said to fire when we should give the word to
the oxen. Without hesitating, gave the
word, All down came one end Of the house.
This settled The question. The jumpers did not
fire and giving them three hearty cheers
drew the logs off 10 Mr. Ms house. The day
but one after, they came on again in large num-
bers, whereupou seventy five of us went down
and gave some of them a severe f1ogging, burnt
up their hay, and made them agree to leave the
claim. esa
Father hadn't you better take Shtep too?-A
valued friend and an able farmer, about the time
the temperance reform was beginning to exert
a healt!,ful influence, said to his newly hired
man, Jonathan did not think to mention to
you when hired you that think of trying to
do my work this year without rum, how much
more must give you to do whout?
co. said Jonathan, don't care much about it,
you may give me what you please Well, SAID
the father. will give yoi, n sheep in The fall, if
YOU wish TO do without agreed said Jonathan.
The Oldest son then said, Father, will You
give me sheep i'll will do without rum?
Yes Marshall. yon shall have sheep it you
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