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126. When any Peron residing in the Congregation gave offence, or caused disturbance, it was, the duty of the National Assistants, first to admonish each Person or Persons in a friendly manner; but where such admonition proved ineffectual, then to consult together for the purpose of publicly putting him, her or them out of the Society, dismissing such altogether from the place. Next to these Rules, other necessary and proper regulations were made, and adopted, as for instance, respecting the daily meetings, and the duty of church Wardens - Schools; attending to Visitors, and the attention to be paid to the poor, sick and needy, or distressed - and also with regard to contributions to be made from time to time for the benefit of the Congregation at large, as also individuals in the same, unable to support themselves, or furnish the necessary attire for the deceased; so that unclear the poorer person in the community, was dressed [and as a Corpse] as decent as the wealthy. The revd. John Ettwein having again returned to Bethlehem, with the most sanguine hopes, and pleasing prospect of the future success of the Mission; the new arrived Emigrants, went to work with great cheerfulness, in [errecting] erecting houses, and preparing ground for planting the next Season. And that part of the Congregation of the Mohican Tribe, which in order to procure Provision for the Winter had made a halt on Beaver Creek? having now also come on; they were advised to settle 10 Miles lower down the River, where they