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Author were involved. The case was given to the Bishop, who called three official men to his side and settled it without trouble. Liberty of conscience was granted, and worship was allowed to be performed at any convenient time and place. It was signed as follows:

Rev. W Proctor,
Rev. D. Ware,
Rev. Jeremiah Durham,

Right Rev. Morris Brown.

This is the third General Epistle of Peterson, in defence of the Church of God, written with good feeling towards his brethren, without respect of persons, in his official capacity, in full standing, and in the performance of all his duties, (as is well known,) both spiritual and temporal.

I am truly, your friend and brother in the Lord,

D. H. Peterson.

In the rear of our Lord 1841, August 28th.

P. S.—A reformation in our spiritual government is very loudly called for, and must be effected ere long. At the time of our ignorance God winked. At the commencement of this religious establishment, there was but little learning, poor judgment, and few people It was nearly half a century ago, when money had to be obtained, though there was