CHAPTER XXIX 
PURROW-BTJSH-SOCIETY. 
Next I shall give a chapter on the doings 
of the " Purrow-bush," sometimes called 
" Devil-bush-society." Of all the doings 
of this society I am unable to speak, but 
this I know, that it is a secret society, and 
among its distinguishing peculiarities, are 
sworn opposition to every system of religion, 
and government contrary to their own, and 
the promotion of Idolatry and amuletism 
among the people. As before stated, the 
people are a Devil-worshipers," and there 
can be little doubt but that this society was 
organized for the more systematic and zealous 
worship of Satan. It holds its meetings, 
near the spot where Satan is supposed to 
have at least a temporary residence, or a 
favored stopping place, and over which he 
exerts, as they suppose, a powerful influence. 
A certain initiatory ceremony is observed, 
and the name of the applicant is altered 
when admitted into the society. 
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