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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-09
SUPPLiAES OF
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

Henry's Celebrated Calcined Magnesia,
Buttler's Effervescent Magnesia,
Cowhage, (For Worms.)
Aleppo Scammony-Citrc Acid,
Camphor-Sugar of Lead,
Extract Cicuta-Copaiva Capsules,
Suiphate Morphine-Slippery Elm Flour, 80
Extract Savin-Extract Lemon,
lndolible Ink, Tin Tin Boxes.)
Superior Paste Backing,
Osburn's Water Colours-Hull's Soap,
Extract reproductive Oil,
Superior White Wash and Shoe Brushes.
ALSO,
M. Lewis and Wetherill's White Lead of tn
best quality, in Kegs 25 and l24 lbs. each-al
OF which will be sold on the most REASONABLE
terms for cash, or on credit to punctual custom
ers. f. BERKELEY.
April ID, 1912.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-09

} HAVE received fine assortment of Bibles,
Testamens. and Prayer Books, some Of which
are most splendidy bound.
Also great variety Of other valuable works,
which are offered at low prices.
J. b. BRECKENRIDGE.
Nav 10.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-09

nR. GZLLUIM, having been for several
yearssengaged successfully in an extensive
Practice. offers his services to the citizens of
Greenville, and the surrounding country.-Ofice
opposite Graham's Tavern, where he may be
found at all times when not Professionally engage
ed.
Greenvile, May &C. Is42.-4t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-09
TO Choppeys!

10 CnOppeYS!
C0O0 CORDS of Wood wanted cut i'm
N~oVVmediately, for which the cash will be
paid. HENRY KENEAGY.
Messy Creek Iron Works,
Augusta Co. Va. May IL, 1s12--4t.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-09
NoT1on 10 aA11rnUrrs.

THE Clerk hereby notifies petitioners for re-
= lief under the Bankrupt Law, that he viii
moi dsiirer the certificate ef discharge until his
costs arc paid or secured.
MICH. h. TROUT, ID. CLERK,
:, Federal Court,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-09
Receiving and Forwarding

all kinds of Merchandise and Produce of every
descrIPtIon-and will at all times give informa-
ton personally as to the state of the markets.
Having an extensive acquaintance west of tho
mountains, he hopes by strict attention to bust.
ness, to receive liberal share Of patronage. His
Ware House being situated Immediately on tho
Canal, will not subject his patrons to any addi.
tional charge for drayage. g. f. FRYE.
Scottsville, Sept. 80, 1s4l-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-09

NO1EIUINo
'NHE passenger train leaves daily at five o.
- clock A. M.-returning, leaves Baltimore at
quarter past A. M. and arrives at Winches-
er about p. NJ.
N. b. Passengers to Washington will hereaf-
ter receive tickets to Harpers Ferry. at the regu
lar rate of passenger fare until further notice.
J.. GEO. HEST, agent.
Winchester Depot, Dec. 81, 1911.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-09
WILLS PATENT BEDsrEAD,

OF winch they have the right for the eountyys as
very superior article, being proof apainsi buos.
and having other very desirable qualities. IL
may be seen at any time at our shop in Staun,on.
and all orders for it will be promptly attended 70.
0-Undertaking attended to at the usual rates.
GEORGE ID. LANCASTER.
Stanton, Dec. 9, 1871,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-09

VIRGINIA, to wit:--At Rules held in the
Clerks Office of the County Court Of Augusta,
on Monday the End day of May, 1912,
James Observation-Disclosures
AGAINST
David Parsons, administrator ofRobert Crawford,
the younger, deceased, and William Poage, the
surviving executor ofRobert Cfaw ford, deceas-
ed--Deiendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The Defendant David Parsons, administrator
of Robert Crawford, the younger, deceased, not
having entered his appearance and given security,
according to the Act Of Assembly and The Rules
of this Court, and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that he is not an inhabiant of this
Commonwealth 1t is ordered, that he do appear
here on the LIST day of the July term next, (being
the 4th Monday of July) and answer the bill of
the plaintiff, and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted in some newspaper printed in
Staunton, for two months successfully, and post
ed at the from, door Of the Courthouse.
Copy-Teste,
JEFFERSON KINNEY, elk.
Nav l2.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-09
New Commission Mouse.

THE subscriber has opened a Commission
House in the Town of Scottsville, Albemarle
County, for thepurpose ofreceiving on store, and
making sales of all kinds of produce entrusted to
his care. He will also attend strictly to the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-06-09
Y0@ sALN
A VALUABLE FARM AND MERCHANT MILL.


TIME subscriber will sell his Plantation con-
4 tanning 3o0 ACRES of limestone land,
lying In the county OF Augusta, six miles east Of
Stauntor, on the Middle River, and on each side
Of the McAdamizcd road leading from Staunton
to Winchester. The improvements are good and
convenient The place might be divided, if de-
sired, into two tenements. The land is convent
emily watered and in good state of cultivation,
and is as fertile as any in tile neighborhood.
The MERCHANT MILL is large aud in a
good state OF repair. 1t runs two pair Of butrs
and a chopPer, and is supplied by Middle River,
never failing and an abundant stream of water
This Mill is situated in the midst Of an excellent
grain-growing region. The subscriber will law
ish no praise upon his property, but requests
those who wish TO purchase to call and see the
premises. Possession coulo be given of one
tenement al any time. The terms shall be fea-
sonable. tNO. A. DAVIDSON
March 81, 1919.
E@ The Rockingham Register, and Cham
tetsburg Repository insert times and charge this
office.
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N0NT0l@o

HEREBY forewarn all persons from Hunting
or Fishing on my property in future, as am
determined to enforce the Law against them.
w. J. ID. BELL.
Nav 10.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21

TAX COLLECTOR'S SALE.
BEFORE the court house door IN
- The town of Lexington, Holmes
Mississippi. on the 4th Monday
the twenty third day of May next, ]
will proceed TO sell to the highest bid,
dor for cash, the following described
tract or parcel of land, to wit: the east
half north west quarter, section eight,
township fifteen, range five east; con
tanning eighty acres more or less.
Assessed as the property oil Britain
Wcems, and will DC sold, or SO much
thercofa s will pay ninety-six cts, that
being the amount oftaxes due thereon
and other accruing costs.
B. d. SCOTT, T enc.
March 10 Is I'm pr I'll
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
NO. "a
TAX COLLECTORS SAFE

EMN the Ord. Monday the 18Th dev
~ of July, 1912, will proceed 10
SCI! at public sale to the bighes, bidder
tor cash, before the Court House door in
the town o. Lexington, Holmes county.
Mississippi, the following described tract
or parcels Of land, to wit: The east half
south west quarter section thirty six,
township sixteen, range five east, contain.
lng 81 acres more OF less. ..a. g.
Assessed as the property of Augustus
Boyd, aud will be sold, or so much
thereof as will pay Fourteen dollars
being the amount Of taxes due on said
landss for The year lS4l, together with
all cost accrulng thereon.
Sale to take place within The hours
prescribed by law.
BID SCOTT, 81
Tax Collector of Holmes county.
May IA, IA 2m pr zzvi
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
TAX COLLECTOklS SALE.

an the third Monday tic 2o'h
" day Of june 1912, | will expose
to public sale to the highest bidder
for cash, before the court house door
in the tswn Of Lexington, Holmes
county Mississippi, the following DO.
scribed tracts or parcels Of Laud, to
wit; the west half south west quar- er
and west half north west quarter of
section four all in town hip fifteen,
ia &c one east; lois one and eight, or
cast half Of north east quar-. section 8
10 ship Is, range east, containing
two hundred 81 forty three acres more
or less.
Assessed as the property of Allen
Glover. and will be sold or so much
as will pay 7 dolls q SO cents being
tho amount of taxes due for the yea
l841, ana other costs accrulng there
! on.
B. D. SCOTT; TAX collector,
Holmes county
March 10 Is SIN tzziJ
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
Administrators Sale

q GREEABLY 10 an order Of The
"A Probate Court Of Holmes county,
made at the May term 1912, shall offer
for sale at Lexington, on The
ooh dag Of June neat,
the following described land lying and
being in said county, viz: the west bait
Of south east quarter, east hall south west
quarter west half south west quarter of
section No. 2, township Is, range 3 east,
the property of the late Jos. III. Townes,
l.. 80 "'h"~n are valuable improve
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
evrRY SATURDAY MORNING
Nv John N. BASKiN'
- SUBSCRIPTION.

TERMS OF suB '.', ap !, oa,I in ,a.
:s 9'' sGa% : : month" '. s, s a5',
Fo sss rs & on S' iiIDS!!rRrlsIN,G5: ,,,. .,
ardscne"n E ", The drst insertion, and %
D per square ..o. ~ ,berater--,en lines or less
for each veIn The number ofmsertions
ktuns 'qu' ooted ON the margin OF the
M mD't CS W." ,,,0 he inserted unril Forbid
b,ipt OF ay :!ri"gIy. Advertisements ilom
5 e "ss cos%SYS %.' Oh; o O.
e. .1aas, vii be on"rs'" double the
% ,o s,s ssi Fl D 2S@ny o o'Sss's SO
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
RICHARD S. PHILLIPS.
aiROR'iER&.,

EEyTE subscriber baving permanently
M located hluseIf at Tchulu, with the
view of conducting the Tailoring Bust.
ness ia its various branches, lnlmms the
citizens of Tchula aud vicinity, that heis
prepared to make garments to order IN the
nenjest and most fashionable manner and
at the shortest notice. W., r.... ,r..rs
N. b. Garments cut TO order and in
all cases warranted TO fit, if we'll made up.
u2.. ..I r.. FARRELLY. +.
Tchula, May7, 1912. % Il. ..'
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
May I, 1912.
Notice.

Ell WILL at the next July term Of
81 the Honorable Probate Court Of
Holmes county. Mississippi, present my
uccuuat as Administrator de bouis non
with the last will and testament annexed
of Thomas Hurst, deceased, for fual set,
clement and allowance, at which time |
will make surrender Of my letters as.
MS aforesaid .
RICHARD S. PHILLIPS. ..
Admr de bouis non with the will
annexed of Taos. Hurst, decd.
May 7, 1912. % DIV
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
john Bell.

ME AVlNG engaged the services Of
MM j. S. Thompson, 10 aid him III
the prosecution of his business as Silver,
smith, Jeweler and Watch Maker, begs
leave to state, that he is now prepared 10
execute, at short notice, and low prices,
all sorts of Jobs.
All work leaving my establishment is
warranted. ,......., an.
Mr.. Bell returns thanks for former
patronage. .lssda e ,sa'
April Q, 1912. II
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
March 10,
TAX COLLECTOR.S SALE.

TAX COLLECTORS SALE.
ON the third Monday the twentieth
" day Of June 1912, | will expo e
TO public sale for cash. before the court
house door in the town of Lexington,
Holmes county, Mississippi, the fol-
loving described tracts or parcels of
land, 10 Wit: north west quarter and
east half of south west quarter Of sec
ION six, township fourteen, range five
east, containing twohundrcd and fifty
three acres more or less.
Assessed as the property of Stephen
Duncan, and will be sod or so much
therof as will pay three dollars and
five cents. being the amount of taxes
due for tile year l84l, together with
all cot accruing thereon.
Sac to take place within the hours
prescribel by law.
BID SCOTT,
TAX collector of HoImcs county.
march l9 Is 2m pr izzlli
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
TAX COLLECTORS SALE,

IN y the fourth monday the twenty third
W day Of May 1912, will expose to
public sale 10 The highest bidder for cash
oeiole the court house door in the town OF
Lexington Holmes county, Mississippi,
the following described tract or parcel OF
land, to WI: lot No. SIX, section TWEEN
ty.seven; lot No. six, section twenty eight,
east half south wet quarter Of secuon
thlrty.two, south west quarter # south
east quarter section thlrty,tUo; west hatf
south east quarter section 'AFy-.aree F;
east halt north west quo. ctI"n lhIH"-
three; south east Gp!rc VI 2ouh Yves,
quarter section 50; cyalalWag four
hundred and seventy-one acres more or
less. All Of the above described lois Of
land are 10 township No fifteen, Of range
one west, and were oil sold by the United
States, to Thomas Hurst
Assessed US the property Of Thomas
Hurst, deceased, and will be sold Of st
much thereof as VIII pay seventy three
dollars and seventy cents, beng the a
mount of taxes due for the years l5lO0nl
lS4l, together with all cost accroio9
| thereon.
Sale to take place within the hours pre-
SERTED by law.
| r. n SCOTT
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
Trust sale.

TDURSUANr to the provisions Of &
Ia Deed Of Trust, to me executed by
/" Ills B. Harvey, lor the purpose Of Sc.
curing certain sums oC money mentioned
therein, to AbsoIem NJ. West, which said
deed is on record in the Office Of the Clerk
Of the Probate Court, of Holmes county,
in Book G. Of record of Trusts, and Mort.
cages, Sc, pages ia and us, shall on
Monday the 7lh day of November next, at
Lexington, proceed to sell to the highest
bidder for cash, the following negroes.
slaves for life, to wIt;-Jm, a man aged
about % years, and Charles, man aged
about 90. Such title as is vested IN me
as trustee WilI be conveyed, and no other.
HUGH II. FULTZ, Trustee.
MAY 6, 1912 % 6m.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
A LIST LETTERS.

Wb EMAINlNG in the Post Office at Licking.
ma ton, Mi, on the lst day of April A D 1872
which if not taken out before the lst day OF
July next, will be sent to the Gen. Post Office
as dead letters,
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
TAX COLLECTORS SALE.

III will selto the highest bidder for cash before,
n the Court house door in the town Of Licking.
ton, Holmes county, Mississippi, on the third
Monday, she 2Oh day June next. within the
hours prescribed BY law, the following described
lands TO wit: the west half Of The south cast
Quutor, section7, township Is, range s eas'-- 3
containlpg "a agreas, nofe orless.a, y' lode 81 .
Assessed rs the property OF john y Jemisooi
aud Wilt soil, or 50 much thereof as win ray i,
ninety cent?, being the tax due on il for the year
1911, and other Occrung costs.
B. d. SCOTT, Tax Collector, H. G.
March 10 is I'm Ey|
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
TAX COLLECTORS SALE.

"A
LA COLLECTORS SALE.
ID the third Monday the Fifteenth
ms way o. August next, | will expose
s'l'lc nc sale TO the highest bidder for
uy'3Fe the Court House door in the
~, % Lexington, Holmes county Mis-
N ,I = 'ne following desc ribod tract or
~ Iand, TO wit: the whole of sec
y, "o'alnIng six hundred and forty
W. More or less.
sI,.' ''eG as the property Of Isaiah ID.
' ,.n will he sold or so much there.
W.. "u' pay Eight dollars and Seventy.
.'o's' being the amount Of taxes due
|I,r'5, year lSil, together with all costs
N.Y., ny % take place within the hours nre.
,pd by law. p'''
b. d. SCOTT,
N"% collector Of Holmes county.
~ % 3m, pr, fzzh
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
"a OtECG.

W. FILTERS Testamonlary having
A been granted to the undersigned at
he Nav term Of the Probate Court OF
Holmes county, on the estate OF Lewis z.
II Miller, deceased: Notice is hereby
given TO all persons having claims against
said decedants estate, to present them
within the time limited by law, or they
VIII DC forever barred, and those indebted
to come forward and make immediate
payment. -
SARAH L. MILLER,
JAMES MILLER,
Admr's. Of l.. G. II. Miller, deed.
May 7, 1912, ~ ow'
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
INsOLOYENCY.

ETYHE undersigned having been APP
H. pointed bv the Honorable Probate
Court of Holmes county Mississippij OF
the February term lS42, thereof, Com
missioners TO receive, examine, audit and
allow claims against the estate of John
q. Davis, deceased, viii meet at Fultz g.
Brooke Office, the fourth Saturday in each
month, COR the next six months.
ao,.."o II. H. FUEFZ, Aa.'
3. nod. WIN. SWAMI, " o'i ba
aaa AgL. EDRlNGTON. 3l
Feb. ~. 10 6m. Commissioners
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
Office.

g. TRAYED from the subscriber the
~ 10Th of February last, IN the town
of Benton, Yazoo county Mississippi,
two mules; the one is bright bay mare
mule four or five years old, branded with
the letter d. on he left shoulder; the other
is yellow mare mule about four years CID
branded with the letter ID. on the lett
shoulder, with black stripes on all the legs
they are drove mules from Koutucky.
Any person taking W the above de-
scrbed mules, or giving me any iniorma
non so that can get them will be llbeT-
ally rewarded.
WILLIAM BROWN,
Lexington, Mi, Apr Is, 10 4w
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
TAX COLLECTIONS SALE.

TAX COLLECTORS SALE.
GnN the third Monday the twentieth
VI " day Of June 1912, | will expose to
public sale to the highest bidder Tor cash,
before the Court House door in the town
Of Lexington, Holmes county, Mississippi,
the following described tracts or parcels
Of Iaud, to wit: the north west quarter Of
section Two, township fifteen, range two
east; east half OF south east quar-. section
lhirty-lour, township sixteen, range two
east; west half south east quarter section
th!rty-iour, township sixteen, range two
east; sol}h west quarter section thirty
five, township sixteen range two east,
combining -Four Hundred acres more
or less.
Assessed as the property of w. d..
Davis. and will be sold, or SO much
thereof as viii pay Three Dollars Sixty
two and halfa cents, being the amount Of
taxes Due on said lands, for the yeas 1871
together With all Gusts accrIiug thereon.
Sale to take place within the hours
prescribed by law. W. --,
BID SCOTT,
Tax Collector Of Holmes county.
Moy'14 % lm Or fee
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
TAX COLLECTORS SALE.

AA OOLLLO OII - JAIL
v Will sell to the highest bidder ,ior
IL cash, before the court house door
in The town Of LcyingtoA, Holmes Co,
Mississippi, en- he 1mth Monday, the
Esd day of Muy next, }u,hnt hc hours
prescribed by Law, he following de-
scribed lands 10 wit. the whole 81 &C.
ton l, township ;, range l cas-, tie
east half south west quarter, and east
half north west quarter, section Z, OF
township Is, range east; south west
quarter ona east half north west quar-
ter section 8, township 10, range |
east: east halfnorth east quarter, Sec
ton a, township 5, range | east the
west half north west quarter, section
9. township IS, range ! east, contain
ING fifteen hundred AID eighty seven
acres. .....
Assessed as the property Walker
& Bernard, and will be sold, or SO
much Thereof as will pay seventeen
dollars and thirty five Gems, it being
the amount of taxes due for the year
| lS4l, and other COSTS accruing there
ON. o,,
OF Holmes county
March 10 Is Pm fvzzis,
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21
March 10
rAX COLLECTORS SALE.

II n w OIs ~ '|AE A~A~'
IAN the third Monday, the 20h day
u u of June, 1912, ! will expose TO
. lbIic sale to the highest bidder for cash
before Court House door in the town OF
Lexington. Holmes county, Mississippi,
h. following described tracts or parcel-
If land, to wit: the south west quarltr
section four, township fifteen, range two
east. containing One Hundred and Sixty
acres more or less.
Assessed as the properly Of the estate
f Hiram Davidson, deceased, and will
he sod, or so much thaEeoi, as will pay
.Oae Dollar and Nino.two cents, being the
amount Of taxes due on said lands for the
year l94l, together with all costs accru.
ing thereon.
Sale to take place within the hours
prescribed by law.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21

TAX COLLECTORS SALE.

EMN the Third Monday the twentieth
u " day of June, 1912, / will expose
10 public sale to the highest bidder ior
cash at the Court House door in toe
town f Lexington, Holmes county, Mis-
sis.irpi, the following described tracts or
parcels Of lhud, to wit: west halt of south
cas-, quarter section eleven, township
fifteen, rang two east; east half OF north
east quarter section fourteen, township
hhcea, range two east, containing One
Hundred and KY acres more or less.
Assessed as the property Of John H.
Heron and Brother, and will be sold,
or so mu,h thereof as viii pay Five
Dollars Thirty cents, being the amount
Of taxes due on the above described lands
for the year i84l, together with all cost
accruing thereon.
Sale to take place within the hours
prescribed by law. .. ".
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21

Tbe G'l9vjrg sale is POSTPONED until
ID third Noaasy til, 2Oth dny of June.
Observation-Disclosures
AGA2a.sLSsl'a.GOIS SAKE
"a GREGABLY to an order Of the
h HonoraAle the Probate Court OF
AImes county, Mississippi, made at the
~ December term ,bereoi, I9tl we
ii on
Nh first Noadayhe Cd dan of Man
m.c auction, to lhe birhes, bidder, in
Mown Of Tc6g,a, in sad county oo .
Rri, Of twelve months. the ojlowing
ii estate leIonplDg to the estate Of WI,
ia j. Frg,sr, Ia. " Of uolme t ~ cnn, ~
lspea,e1, To- vii. ~ Lore No,s I1 ('' ~ ;
IN G8, "a. 81 100 o5G Ga G9 lo5
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-05-21

ID ~ FcCoA -
Tax Collector Of Holmes county.
Nay II, q Lon pr lee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-12-16

RrYouEcIEG MoRMoNIsM.--W observe by the
Western papers that many individuals have formal
" renounced the pernicious doctrines OF "Mormon-
ism" declaring lhal they have been F" most shame
fully deceived" A friend of ours recently fell in
conlpany with family who had just left the Nor
mon society. They were from England. One of
the preachers of the faith had made converts Of
them. and they sold their property and embarked
for the "promised land" On their arrival at Nau-
VOC. Joe Smith induced them to place nearly all
their fuuds-some two thousand dolars--in the
common stock. The disgusting practises foe and
Others of the sect, led them 10 doubt whether
they had in reality fallen in with the latter day
saints" Smiths conduct convinced them that he
was no Prophet, and they determined to leave. Ac-
cordingly, an effort was made TO recover the funds
which Joe Smith had taken care of, but TO no avail
he was too well skilled in fnanciering to give up
any thing. Their property was gone, and the fam
iy in a land Of strangers, sorely lamcnting their
folly.
1t is indeed strange, passing strange, that people
will be thus duped. But so it is. The most absurd
and ridiculous notions that human ingenuity can in
yent-the wild calculations of enthusiasts, all find
votaries. This crcduty, or in many instances we
may Gull u JoHdtNfSWj uo'S i"'HN"NS
Families are broken up, property squandcrcd, and
many who in middle life have a competency, when
the infirnies of age come upon them, suffer by
penury and want Whether 1t be Mormonisp, or
any other ism that leads people 10 neglect their bu
sness and care not for those of 'ther own house
hold" no good come from it but evil, and on
ly evil. Allcr being duped by some false Prophet
for years they may renounce their folly, but only
to spend the remainder Of their days in bitter self
reproach for having in evil hour listened to the
dcceiyer. The word of Inspiration teaches us TO
ego not after thcm,' and had the persons mention
ed above followed such teaching their present CON
dition would have been far different.