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Source: Church History Vol. 3 Chapter 29 Page: 538 (~1870)

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538 interests of Sidney Rigdon, were in our office a few days since, on their way into Michigan.

"They represent about fourteen or fifteen families, gathered at Attica, Marion County, Iowa, the place appointed by Sidney for the gathering of the saints.

"Joseph Newton and William Hamilton, having rebelled for some cause not explained to us, have been cut off.

"These two men were, if we remember aright, two of three messengers sent out by Elder Rigdon at the time of the publication of the Appeal.

"We believe that the conduct of affairs at Attica is at present under the charge of Elder Stephen Post, although Elder Rigdon is expected there, at some time not stated to us.

"From Elder Rigdon's connection with the church during the lifetime of the Martyrs, the saints will be desirous of knowing what he is doing, and what is being done in his name, so far as that knowledge may be legitimately derived, and correctly stated.

"Of Granville Hedrick and his movements, we do not now know much, except that a number have gone into Missouri, under his direction. What will be the issue remains to be developed.

"We learn, of late, by letter, that there are now six aspirants to the successorship of Joseph Morris, slain at Weber. One in Nevada, named John Livingstone; one in Utah, named George Williams; one at Omaha, Nebraska, named G. Gull; one in Oregon, named William Davis; one in England, named George Thompson; and one in Denmark, named Lorentzen.

"The unusual prevalence of rains this season is causing great fear throughout the country, of a famine for bread.

"The Lord may plead by the voice of inspired and holy men; may reveal his wondrous goodness and excellent loving-kindness, and men remain unmoved thereby; but when he deigns to lay his hand heavily upon the prospects for a continuance of the life which now is, they quail with fear.

"Are those who should long since have been prepared for this display of power, now ready for the day of their trial?

(page 538)

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