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Show UNION. Few people in the world have been so thoroughly taught in the principle of union, or prize it so highly as do the Latter-day Saints. It is a cardinal principal of their religion, and one most vital, as they believe, to their temporal and eternal interests and welfare. This being the case, it is always a cause of congratulation and satisfaction, when any measure is consummated which tends to unite the Saints together, either in spiritual or temporal things.<br><br> Bishop G. E. Farrell of Smithfield, with his aids and sympathizers, has been laboring most assiduously for some months to accomplish the union and amalgamation of three co-operative institutions of that place, viz: the store, saw mill, and the U. O., which latter comprised the tannery, shoe and harness factory, and a store containing a stock of certain kinds of merchandise. As will be seen from an article and notice elsewhere, the amalgamation of all these institutions was effected on the 11th inst. [instant].<br><br> We desire to extend our congratulations to the people of Smithfield on this important step in the direction of the perfect union and harmony which it is so desirable to attain. All three institutions will be stronger now, and have a better credit, in their amalgamated state, than they could have had while separated, and if a little patience, charity, forbearance, and confidence can but be exercised and cultivated on the part of the stockholders, both towards each other and their officers, the prevalence of prosperity and of a most excellent spirit and feeling, is sure to follow the union that has been effected. <br><br> We commend to all other settlements and wards in this Stake, the course that has been taken in Smithfield, and are pleased to see that ward assuming a leading position in respect to co-operation. |