STOP THAT WOLF! by John Bostwick

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 12, 1861

STOP THAT WOLF!

By John Bostwick

One Elijah S. Sutherland, who is not in fellowship with the brethren of this State, and who was avowedly disfellowshiped last fall. A committee was appointed last fall to investigate and inquire into the conduct of this individual for the last two years, and find it to be black, black indeed. No doubt you are aware of some of his conduct with some of Bro. Sanford's family. There is a bill now against him by the Grand Jury of Dodge Co., Minn., and he is liable to be arrested for his bad conduct.

The brethren in this State have no confidence in him. I have none, myself. His letters and his acts are not in accordance with the religion of Jesus. This same individual is now in the State of Wis., Bad Axe Co., preaching the third angel's message. A number have embraced the truth, and Bro. Benson, with whom I suppose you are acquainted, is deceived by the man. He writes to Bro. Morse to know if we cannot join Sutherland in his labors at that place, also wishing to ascertain if he is in fair standing among us. I can say there is not one in this State in sympathy with him, but on the other hand, believe him to be a consummate hypocrite.

JoHN BOsTWICK.