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Rh opponents insist that the word is derived from the Greek, and signifies something neither pleasant nor beautiful. At that time, however, he was well-fitted to be publisher of the journal, as he had been a practical printer, but his writings do not seem to have suited the Missourians, and doubtless contributed muck to the commencement of troubles among them.

Joseph returned to Kirtland in June, and devoted his labours to the Saints of that place, but at the same time he maintained a correspondence with "Zion in Missouri," directing and controlling affairs in both places.