They say they have a right to steal from any man who is not a member of the , if they consecrate two-thirds of it. I have also been informed that they are making bogus money. They had three or four amongst them who denied their faith, and would talk, and they threatened to rip up their bowels and give them to the cat-fish, and that was their oath. I wish to warn you all not to be duped by such men, for they are the Gadianters of these days. He then read an affidavit made by him some time ago, also, the article at large. The man said they referred to the Bible, Book of Covenants, and Book of Mormon to support their doctrines, but no such doctrines are taught there. He stated that these were the little Foxes that spoil the vine, and that all these things were used to decoy the foolish and unwary.

Pres. Joseph Smith arose, and said, I think it best to continue this subject. I want all the to help to make it known abroad what the opinion of the is. Such things never have been tolerated, I despise a theif above ground, because I know that he would be a detriment to my cause, and would steal my horse when I wanted it, and run away. [p. [1]]