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VTWAITB^ Anthor of ••Tm MoBMOir Pbophst ud Hn Habbc," "Th« Law of Sooui. Rbtbibdtiok," "WovAv'a Pou- Tim in OamoH and Statb," «to. eta. CHICAGO: C.V.WAITE afbCOMPAUTT, AWD BOOK 8BLLSB8 OXNEBALLT. 1882. /'Wi4ia.v.<.*jSi»(i.~ ii •lii' '* ^^>^^^ m if: ^ Mooidiiiffto Actof GcogiCH, in tka yMtf 1881, by CATHARINE V. WAITE, AtflM Libnuy of Congten, in Wuhingtoii. All Bighti reMrred. » - i«-» t ■^"IP" ••eat jttm, iBthsTMtf 1881, by WAITE, I, in WMhington. Brred. CONTBNTa OHAPTSBL nupABins TO eo The Letter.— The Appototment.— Lake Pm* Storim- i7.-:-P«oklQ( dp.— WeM of the MiMiMippi.— Unda ftun'e Boja— Oar Pwty. i OHAPTBR II. nntmow or oamp. ''^ Ib Ounp.— The Briiiks.-Oiir Wagon.-Mtoe JoIU.- Thi PrataMHr.-"Hoiiie, Sweet Hoiiie.»-ReM... U OHAPTBR m. MW DUWlOUli'mB. Wt biwk dowii.~Jay nnrk«n.-A Horrid N^it— Ojt»n Supper.— Mora Thmble.— Sonday on the »••••••••••••««,,«, If ' t. ^ "§<<.■ r. ^A»fc«.'-"i ■■'4iJJ^43i«S,-, ■ ' f ny ■M • ■"acr^fffs?'' ti^T '^ oomnvn. CHAPTER IV. rmaxMonn and wai Thi Little Bin*.— PhlkMopbicia DlMOMloa.- tiw PtetU^Nctrly Drowned.— Otw tin Btfer. 95 . OH AFTER V. WB JODBIin OH. Aa Indlu MaaMcre.— Adi HoUow.— Wild KoM and Blood.— OllmUng Scott't BlnlC- A Storm in Oemp. —Ft. Lvamie.— Our gneat.- Hie Tliriliing Sloiy. tl OBAFTBRVL UUllMUI'n OV TMATML, Along tte Platte.— DeTU'a Qatft-Rockj MoiiiitalM.F. An Indian Prinoeaa.-Oar Oamp attaoked bj Id* diana.— In a State of Siege.— Bniying our Deadw— Night SIgnala.— Tenor.— We prooni* an BMort — Oeneial imoioing.-.CelebraUng the 4th of Jvif. —Oration of Jadfs Diaye.- Danoe on the Uud. OHAFTBR yn. OLoaiMe ionraB akd nuuia. Oroaaing Giaan River.— Hnrrab for the Rope.— 11 &tdger.-Needle Rook.— Wahnteb Monntaiaa.— Emigration Oaqyan.— We behold the Oi^ o( the Sdnta.— The Jordan River.- We arrive at Salt LatoC%,Mid pnt np at the Townawd ll o M a M OHAFTBR Yin. momuam. tf M ormoodom on the Oii< F«Mb~We go to Ohnnb^ Wo rit with th* Pkophafa Wim.-]II« JalUk d»^ ■.JtjXA^.'m'' 'tT-'-'f:^.' B. r. llMOMlOB.- — Otw tbt Btfw. 85 V. v.— wild NoM and - A Storm in Oamp. au Tlvimiig Stoiy. tl VI. lATBb -Rockj MooBtaiai^ mp ftttaoked bj Id> ioiylng onrDfladw— proonra «n BMOtt itiog UM 4Ui of J«l7> «iioe on the Uand. 41 vn. ID nuu. for tlM Bop*.— 11 Mteb MonntitiM.— mM the Oi^ at tlw -We uiive •» 8tft ToWBMBd HOIMk W Tin. MOmiOMl. We CO to Oliiiink.1— M.— MlaJaUnlide- OONTXMTa. vii lifbt«d.-We ettead a Tee Puty.— Diitwit Thander. -We Tiiit Brother BriglMUB.— He ahowe the Olo- Ten Foot , OHAPTBBIZ. I aiT wmmm tuonvutnuD wmi m MAom. MomioD Indepeadenofl Day.—Aaniveieuy Bell.— The New Oovemor and Brigham'a Wlwa.— MIm JoUa and the Prophet.— The Gnen^ed Monater.— IVoO' ble Brewing.— We are deooonoed in Obarob, and aent to H-U Orow-hita.- Mn. BarUiifame and the Mormon Women.— Horrible ReTdationa.~Hand Oart Company— Apoeta*y.-fle Fell Dead.. ... OHAPTBBX nuMKn TO OAiaoir owf . Miaa JaHa Learee Salt Lake—Goreraor Dolj and tla Indians.- An Indian War Dance.— The Bnohealed Oave.- A Mountain Lion.— Arrival at Ohraoo.. .. OHAPTEB XL uvmmmMM abovvd turn mair ovn. A Lovelr Tallejr.— The Temple.— The Homea of the Prfn^pal Pfliyfamiata.— The Grand Hanm.— Tte ftopbet'i Block.-The Conrt Honae.— The OaanoQ Hooae.-'Ae ArMnal.— The Nanvoo Legion.— TIth. KUllng the ItodytoaaTetheSooL OHAFTffit XII.. MAmmoM nauff laxb onr. A PMygamow Oonmudiif .— Moraton Whit «• i^ < '■•^l «1 ■^i mi ^Cm } I'-'rf' 'i^i->r-t«>aii^it, A" ^ sssf, viortSKfSSJ^jtJifi^jfgi/^i ■f^mA-tn :^"Myi' A ' OOMTBHTiL «ible.— A flood of ToMt.— Itie Tunph.— Throogli tlM BiidowiMiitai-49etting the Women Fne.— Qe» tlUih.— We y Wt ft Pfttriftioh with Five WIvee uA Tweatj-one OhUdren.— The Ooming of the United Stfttei Tfoo|M.~Onftt Bnltement.— Mobbing the Govenor end Jadgee.— The Lteden forbid thdr *^«aBm"tOTliitiie. 106 OHAPFIRZIIL Whwof the Oflloan.— Mn. Held, the Biii|eoa4!«i- «nl'e Wife.— BBonnloB to Oreet Belt Leke.— A ' Deed Be*.— The MlUtaiy BeU..-«taaenl Obaaor.— TheVall^ of the Beh Leke, fhrn the Gtanp Ob•e^ Tetay.— My Bitter Bnefl^. ug OHAFTESl Xr7 AB mmm rtmw cm vam raooLux nrannmni. Mn. Badtagane diegolMd ae • moraKm "•iater."— Boom Hnnting.— A Fiend in Hnouui Fom.— Ohai» cd in ft Dsik Cellar.— A B«finir Manias.— "I am rivving."— Has your Hoabftud tftkcBft SeoondWifct The "PMny** Doolrine.— Married for Time.— Haid ' to many two.— Married hi* Half<«iite.— Manied Ua MnttT i» l»w.— laaioraMe Frte.. uq GHAFTEBXY. ▲ nMBVBonva mxraomBm, A Myrieriooa Yintor.-8iz o'clock Aarf,~-B» Mb wbm toiadthe OoUL— We go in ■aardi.— Bingham Cnam m Tmiph.— Thnagli ^onea Fne.— Q«» ithFlTeWlvMaDd ling of tlw UoltoA ut.— MobblKg tlw •dm forbid thrir IM U , tbe Biii|NB43k». Mt 8dt LidM.— A -Ctawnl OauMT.— n Uw Gtmp Otmw ly 118 Mmioii "•later."— Ban Fom.— (3baiB> R IfaiuM.— "I am t]na»8eoaiidWifli? id for T[iiw.-^H«id *•.. ISO Y. ■Dimnr. vdi.— BinghMB Oni«B liuk-Iliiil Wam* ** OONTBMnk diM o i md ty QenUlaa In Uuh m OBAPTBR ZVl. Moucoir Mynnun, Munriiig tor Eternity.— The Endowment.— Beptlm for the Deed.— Manying for the Dead.— Raialag up Child- rao for their Dead.— Mormon Drama.— Dramatia Ferao- ■■.— Creation of the Earth.— "Let tu make Man."— Oardao of Eden.— Adam and Ere.— The Temptation.— The lUI.— Oursing the Serpent.— Reatoration through Jflieph Smith.— Oripe, Kejr-worde, Signa, and Oatha.— Quilng the Unltkl Statea Gnyemment..... U7 CHAPTER XVIL ■nroBT or waKAV. IW Andent BabU and the Rib.— Heathen Opinloas<-Ad- vn a Fblygamlat.— Adam the Father of Jemia Ohriet.— naq>hemy.— The Bible and PoIygaD^.— Abraham and Barah.— Jacob's Reward.— Ood rewaida the fUthful with many mvea ,, 197 CHAPTER ZVin. ▲ aunui'a UBnuaxioar. Deoetrlog BIdera.— Teaching the Women the BerdatlOB.— ^ Re&mctofy WlTea.— Many Plrat WiTea Inaane.— One tried to eecqw.— Attacked and mordend.— Goda and fl wdd eaia a . O e c rwtOrdera.. 175 OBAFTBR XJX. A rmr to ram habbm. Fin of the Haran or Lion K>aae.— EmeUne the Ll^ of the Harem.— Domeatic Airangementa.- Aont Fknny.— A Monnon ]ha%.—What tha Women da- BiI^mmi /■• >*»»*»■ m:^*^mmm^si^ism^ i^':^^ OONTXNTB. X PAAB I* noine.-The Theater.— The Otiden and Orchard.— A Lovely Home.— "The TraU of the Serpent." 186 OHAFTBR XX. «a mvmt or thb FBoPBvr. Bri^iam Twng and hla Family.— ▲ OoorUhip.— fflram oonquen.— A Model Son.- LlK^ l!>ecker Seely, Fii«k Wife in "Plurality."— Goremot Harding flirting with the Wives.— Plara]8.—Vilate Cole.— Father and Dangb- tar.— BUu R. Snow, the Sweet Singer of Israel.— Clara Ohaae, the Maniac.— 4ln. Ciobl^, a Boaton Lady.— Ame- lia.— How the Pn^het won her.— Amelia'a Loren.— A dangeroDs BivaL— Miia Selima TJnenbacb.— The Prophet in love the thirtieth Time.— Fooled bj the Uttk God OapUL 900 OHAFTER XXL THS aBOWR OIlDBBa. Oar Yiiitor.— His Stoiy.- Apostates.— The Oladdmitea.— — Kneoating Apostat^a.— The Morrisites.— Brigham's BennoD.— The Bombardment.— The Maasaore.— The Munnoo Theomqr.— The Priesthoods.— The Ardieea. —The Danites.— Oods and Goddesses.- Dr. Spnigne.- John D. Lee.— The Sword of the Almighty.— Monnon MoiAsn. Noted Danites S88 OHAPTBR XXn. ^ , fOODRT W THB aXBMtB. Julia's Lettw.— We are all Sqaiiw.— New Tear's Cal- lers.— "A Deed Thing."— The Rival Candidatea.— The Skylight District.— CoL Sellers.- The Comstodc— A Dali^itAil Ride.— Julia goes to Saa Frandaoo.— Hsr Admiien.— A Saa Franoiaoo Lawyw gatitha Pilie.— IteWeddli^ W ,• ft - L ...^.jAJlt!t^^2^in^:^''^»vi;A^4.i.'l-.rM.^.. . r.— A OoarUhip.— ffinun iXusy tHeoker Seely, Fiitfc not Haiding flirttog with Dole.— Father and Dangb- it Singer of Israel.— Olara lb, a BoBtoQ Lady.— Ame- ber.— Amelia's Loreis.— Belima Ursenbacb.— Hie lime.— Fooled by the little aoo ?PW i-." 'm^ Hf ;;|j;g!^ |s ^ii^i.i.. ju^ijji^ii^ii i,p|i y ii yug j^^ i f llBiriitlltiii ji| XXL IBDBBS. Ktes.— The Qladdoiitea.— le Morrisites.— Brigham's It.— The Maasaore.— The riesthodds.— The Anshees. oddeaaes.— Dr. Bpngue.— '. the Almighty.— Mormon ••••••••••••• xxn. Bqniies.— New Teal's Oal- e IMyal Oandidatea.— The leis.— The Oomstodc— A to Ban Fraodsoo.— Ear lamjw flsta the Mse.- •••••••••• OONTBVTa OHAPTBR XXm. ABBITAL or THB JOSBPHm lOBSIOIilABiaB. Founding a Ookmy for the Morrisites. -Mr. Barlinnme IpsTea Salt Lake City.-EMer Briggs-True Latter Oav 8alnta.--Their Creed.-Brigham a Pwtender -"lli Folhiese of Time."-Down with Polygamy md Blood Atooement—Penecuting the Josephitea—They piMoh in Mrs. Barlingame's Hoase.-Attempt to bora down the House.-Brigham and Gen. Connor.-The Ffaur of C^th MlUtaiy BBcorta.-Faiewell to the poor and sdfcring 8i8ter8.-Deipair or Indiifaenoft-ln Searoh eT new AdTentuesi * """^ APPENDIX. A PAXOKAXIO TIBW 09 VOBKQVXnc. Chranoloeieal ffistoiy.-Mormon War.-Anti PoI«»mv BiJ.-G«field and the Hormon..-Odteau a SST -Waa Garfeld shot Iqr order of the Mormon AnttS^ S^.S^SISI^T-''^ the Edm3i BiU be enfoned^-Bn^iam Tomir mu, Aura. _ (■ ; '^ 1 W'iC.'^l'iWW ^.ityifff'm'fm •mi^rrmm*mm M^.\i[[.um»>'m^ ADVENTUBES iir PAR WEST. OHAPTEB I. **Wm you gor "WhereP' «To,theFarWoat» **Te8, if we can hare s pleasant oomiMmy and a jolly time." The first speaker held in her hand an open let- ter, and herqnestion was based upon its contents. The second speaker was a yonng lady, onthnsias. tic,1)rilliant and fond of adventure. The first gon had been fired npon Fort Snnipter, «nd the dark elond of war over-shadowed the land. Trade, oommeroe and all kinds of business were deranged, and many saw before them noth- ing but enlistment or financial distrass. The country was jnst^beginning to recover from the panic of 1857, but the cry «to armi;** sounded the death knell of the new prosperity. Men's minds wera unsettled md all eagerly grasped at ■omethlng new. -p * o- i— m ■ii^% ^'^"f^^'l '""rfif^i*"^^ 2 ▲oyxMTUBBS nr thx tar wxst. Mv Mr. Bnrlingame waa a prominent lawyer in^ the Garden Oitjr of the West. ■ He was sitting ' one day in his office, thinking bow he would a- ▼ert the calamity whioli threatened to sweep ail before it, when a friend entered. "1 am glad to see yofb Mr. Secretary, and have jost been thinking of you, and of the desperate condition of our unhappy country. The law bntineas will be entirely prostrated during the war." "Gome with me,'* said the Secretary. <*aad we will find something for you to do, to keej^ you oat of mischief." In three hours from this eonversation, the par- ties were en route to VTashington. Mr. Bnrlin- game called upon President Lincoln, with whom he hid long been on terms of intumacy, and told him his errand. After a pleasant chat and many reminiscences of "riding the cinsnit" in Illinois, in .the early . day, Mr. Lincoln said,. "I can't give yon the place yon, want, tor old Judge S. and I used to sleep together, but I'll see what I can do for. yon." In a week or so, the Secretary^ met Mr. ,;par- lingame nnd told Him «K)ld Abe" wanted to aee him. Mr. Bnriingame lo«t no time in calling i^ dM White Hooie. Lvl! ^i ".SM^.UMtU&a «Wi f^iJi!^^m>;'m^s>»w. 'm .-i i mjipjispiaipipijpp TAB WS8T. minent lawyer in- - He was sitting * i; bow he woald a- tened to sweep til ed. Secretary, and have d of the desperate x>antry. The law itrated during the Secretary, "and we ) do, to kdey yon nversation, the par- fUm. Mr. Bariin- jincoln, with whom intimacy, and told aany reminiscences inois, in ,th0 early . tn't give yon the > 8. and I nsed to rhat I can do for ary^met Mr. .i^ar- Lbe" inmted to aee kO time in calling at ▼IflIT TO WABBIMOTON. 8 He fonnd Mr. Lincoln in the best of humor and, after a lew pleasantries, he said: "Yon Uvebeeo an old-line Abolitionist, and h»vea«heap of griV tor your sice. IJow I want somebody to go out to Utah, to keep the "saints" in ^rder. f have got to send a «new. lot," and yon can go, if yon feel like It The saints are rather fractions. They liaye just horsewhipped Governor D. and sent him home, and have made it too hot for the rest, but I mean to send some men, this time, that they can't scare." • "Well, Mr. President," said Mr. Bnrlingamo "this is a horse of another color, and looks a lit. tie warlike. I'll think abont it and let vou know." ' "All right," said the kind-hearted Preddent and they parted. Mr. Bnrlingame immediately wrote to his wife, to know if she would acoomptay him, in case he accepted the phuw. ' , . Mrs. Bnrlingame and Miss Julia, the sister of Mr. Bnrlingame, were the speakers. They now AB WMT. degptttohad to Washington; Mr. Bnrlingame ao- eeptad tha position, and immediately torned hii ftea homeward. The arrival of Mr. Bnrlingame at Lake Park Seminary created no little excitement among its ooonpaats. The Seminary InM adrertiaed for rent, "fazniBhed," and the aohool to *be oarriod on by the leasee. Oronpa of young ladiea were to be seen almost ererywhere, discussing the situation. Some said they didn't believe Mrs. Bnrlingame and Miss Julia would go at all. Tl)is would all blow over in a few days and everything would go on as usual. "If you think," said Olan Wilbur, "that our Principal is that kind of a woman, you are mis. taken in her. She will go, and you may as well niake up your minds to have another teacher." «I don't see what Miss Julia wants to go away out there among those dreadftal Mormons fdr, any way," said sweet Kellie Mayo. "I think she has a real nice time, now." "That's aU you know about it," snapped OUm, "I don't blame her one bit for g(fiii^;'She's tired ot hearing bad lessons and li^ng such a hnmi^' drum kind of life. Pd go, too, if I had the ehsnoe." jBeveral aiiswen oame to the advertia«nent i'Af hiriJMdv^- itfJf^iL^>.«i^%4^-.^. .^ ^^t»- ■-?■»*', ■•., ' % '-> ■ ! '-ii>l!wi!«;BVPiwip^sip|if^ipipiipp lb wm. Bnrliogame ao* ttely turned his a at Lake Parli ment among ita adrertiaed for to be oarriod > be aeen almotit tnation. Some nrlingame and I wonld all blow g wonld go on [bar, "that onr n, yon are mi«< . on may aa well tber teacher." ants to go away Mormona tbr^ >. «I think she ' snapped Olara, ing;.die'B tired : adoh a hnni<^> ii I had the adyertiaement ^■PABiNO WOE A OTABIV. 6 EpuM«pjJ Church The young ladie. were quTte reconcled when they found they were to have a ^ntlom^ for Principal, and vo'ted him .1.1 Clara Wilbnr. with her nanal aa«oity uid "You'll find yon won't like him.^oSl Id we're caught a "Tartar." 'onii And The Trustee, and minister remonstrated with use. her mind was made up, and she said she never p^her hand to the pl<^ and tum^ bJi tu™«S ^'T ^"^^'^^ ^^' *^« BurHnga^« ml^^tf ^ °"' everything, but to tiy and make the ]oumey comfortable. Mrs. BnrHn game thought that the common emigrant IvZL was too small for family use. Mr Bim^l ately proposed to have one bnllt to i^ orfer; that should eombine comfort with safety, andfai sun.a delightful trip. They were to g^' by t^" ^ItlakeOity.adistanceof over Jne r^Ld tak?K^"!;**°" **' "*** importance was what to toK but it KM>n resolved itself into the mow m *- lit li.Mf^.it'.JkZaSj^ "T~"T''^"^T"' ▲DtlKtUftlS nr THS VAB W18T. difflenlt one of what to leave. A ikmily of aertn to be provided with bedding, clothing, pro- vitiona, medioinei and all the etceteras, which belong to family life. One wagon waa to convey all theae things besidea the seven persons. "Miaa Jalia," aaid Mrs. Barlingame, <'I wish yon would come and give yonr opinion. The cook thinks we mast have this barrel full of cook> ing utensils and they are too heavy. *'Well said Bridget, "sure an ye must ate, an ye must drink ao sure ye must have things to bake, fry and boil with." **The fiat has gono tbrth," said Miss Julia, **and the things must The laundj-ess next gave it as her opinion that very few cooking things would do but people miist keep clean, and that two wash tubs, a waah board and two flata wbre little enough in all oonacienoe. Thus, through all departments of housekeeping and after many weary and perplex- ing daya, the packing was done. Other arrangements went on well. The vehicle was built and forwarded to the Missouri Iliver, as was moat of the freight. Now, it was plain that good, stout steeds would be peeded to propel the aforesaid vehido, and as Mr. Vane was a good judge ot horse flesh, he i^reed to precede the party and to meet them at tba Missouri with the reqidred animals. rTj-. AB W18T. WIST or TBI MISSISSIPPL AfkiniljofMTm Dg, dothing, pro- etoeterat, which l^on wu to oonvey en persons, ingame, "I wish ir opinion. The arrel full of cook- > heavy. *'Well ye mast ate, an have things to le fiat has gone the things must I it as her opinion ;8 would do bnt at two wash tube, D little enongh in sU departments of reary and perplex- B done. Other The vehicle was [ssoori ICiver, aa itont steeds wonld kid vehide, and as [ horse flesh, he d to meet thein at animals. The whole party were to go as snited them best, and meet npon a certain fixed daj at the If issonri River. Miss Jnlfa had gone po visit friends on the way and would join them at Hannibnl. Missouri. I find the following in Mrs. Biirlingame's diary. May 0, 1862. "On this beantifVil spring morninflf, I find my- self all ready, with my little family, to enter upon a long and perilous journey, through a country inhabited by Indians and swarming with wild beasts. I believe I am in the path of duty and shall go forth with a light heart and a firm tread." "It is all over. The parting adiene have been said and we are riding along in the luxuriouti cars of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RR. as if we were on a pleasure trip." Tuesday, May 6th. We arrived alljright, this evening, at the Bar- rett House, Burlington, Iowa, have had a good supper and are feeling much refreshed. ' A gov. emment officer has just called at the hotel to in- spect oar baggage. This red-tape operation and the remark that a government "fleet*' was ex- pected down during the night, were the only dronmstances to remind us of war; exoq»t that ■ >\ M «IT^^-"^^ ¥ii •■"™fl| i ADVIMTUBBS IN THB VAB #18f. w m«t ft ragiment of loldien tA East Barlington. Wa hftre had calla irom Nome verj pleasant iMandi, thi* evaning, and shall feel quite refrasli. ad to renew onr jooruoy, on the morrow. Thnntday, May 8th. Teaterday morning, we took the packet, <*Jen- uj Whipple^" and had a pleasant ride down the Mississippi to Fort Madison, mj former home. It seems good to meet with the tried and tme friends who were so kind and generous to me, when I opme among them, years ago, as a ooun> tiy school ma'am. At my brother's hospitable mansion, we are reoeiTing and entertaining our friends, and hay- ing a season of social enjoyment that will long be remembered. Friday, May 9th. Fvting with onr kind iriends and dear rela- tires at Fort Madison, we took boat for Hannilva, Missouri. Hwe we found sister Julia awaiting us. Onr fk«ight being all ri^t, we made haste to eateh the train for St Joseph and, as I write, we are smoothly gliding along orer the Hannibal A St, Joe R.R., enjoying the balmy breath of spring, in this mild dimate, and inhaUng the odors of the blossoming woods, fragrant with a wealth of wild frnito and fiowera. At iftTenl pointo on the route^ Oompanies of a^ ■ i V w» > ' » i < mm^mmiimmfmmmmmmmmm^ rAB WMt. tWOLI SAM^B WOYA, ; EmI Barlington. le very pleuant feel quite rafrash* ) morrow. tOmji May 8th. , the packet, "Jen- nt ride down the 17 former home, the tried and tme generous to me, ra ago, aa a ooun- mansion, we are friends, and har- nt that will long iday, May 9th. 8 and dear rela- KMt for Hannihal, )r Jnlia awaiting t, we made haste land, M I write, >ver the Hannibal wlmy breath of nd inhaling the fragrant with a ra. e^ Oompaniea of ■oldlm are encamped to guard the R.R. track, which forcibly reminds us that we are in the ^enemy's country." The children are haying a gay time and en- foying the ride immenselj. Some gentlemen have just brought in, for them, large branches of dogwood and red bud blossoms. They are in ecstasies over the red and white flowers and are wildly exclaiming, >pi. Bising in the very heart of the Rocky Moun- tains, ahd rolling in migestic grandeur to its ; -..iiJiiVrf y'y^. *' " adVinturks nr ths f Aft wibt. onion with the Mitsisaippi, whose destiny and chsracter it changes and oontrol^, it is traly the greatjuierial current of this continent. Strong, turbnient and nnmanageable, it is a fitting ex- ponent oi one of the most powerful elements in nature. Saturday, May 10th. We arrireil Friday evening at St. Joseph, Missouri, and are stopping at the Patee House. It is a great luxury to find a pleasant, home-like hotel, and to have every want at- tended to by careful, well-trained servants. We are resting and preparing for the fatigues of the journey before us. Our party are arriving one after another. This evening, my brother, Mr. Vane, came in with the* horses. They are nice ones and will, I hope, prove equal to the task b^ore them. Mr. Brink, who is to ctf>nduot our train across the plains, is here witlt his family. Judge Drave, Mr. Burlingame's associate, has also arrived. He is an old gentleman, but very pleasant and of a oourtly demeanor, reminding one of '*ye judges of ye olden time." The flow- ing and powdered wig and the judicial robes, would well become this stately .and dignified ratan of "Roman mien.'* Ex-Alderman Saxton and Mr. Perry, who an ■^'m.^>.i^»itr^j^^i:^-^t'^'H-'^-r':i^ ■CJ Aft WlSV. OUB PASTT. U hoM deitlny md »U, it is truly th« intinent. Strong, it ii a fitting «x- )wertnl dements rday, May 10th. g at St Joeeph, the Patee Homo. find a pleasant, every want at- tndned servants. g; for the fatigues le after another, r. Yane, oame in ice ones and will, isk before them, oar train across family. Judge Booiate, has also emao, bnt very leanor, reminding time." The flow- le judical robes, ely .and dignified !r. Perry, who are ;>' '^i.?*-;:-*'--^4»di»a£S3ui ':rfAm i^jr-i^.:;^ m r$ut« to the Sandwich Islands for their health, are here. Mr. Braddiab, a Chicago lawyer, with his wife and son, are to be of our party and are hourly expected. Sister Julia tells me that Pro- fessor Gtiodhue and Mr. Belfielc), whom she met in St. Louis, are to join our par^-. Prof. Qtpod- hue is interested in the geology of the country ; and Mr. Bolfield is connected with the Press. • We are anticipating a very pleasant journey, having, as we think, unusually pleasant company. We are looking for Qov. H., who has agreed to join us here. We are having a very pleasant time in St. Joe. Mr. Yane and Mr. Burlingame are preparing everything necessary for camp life. We are go- ing into oamp in two or throe days. We are re- ceiving every attention and assistance from the dtisens. This is an enterprising and growing city, and bids fidr to be one of the Urgest cities of the West. The childran, especially little Madge, the baby, have been ailing, and I dread the journey on their account 1 have been told^ however, tliat camp life is very good for childrrai and that they will sknd this mode of travel better Ihan an adnlt Weill we shall soon have to 117 the realities of ♦•Camp Life." CHAFFER n. The Bnn rose on tliis May morning like « ball of fire. Early, he sent up rays of red and pnrple, which faded, before his maiestic arrival, into a dall ^lare. About nine o' clock, it war annonnoed that the carriage was ready to take the ladies into camp. With an nndefinable dread, they gather- ed np their things, got the children rcMuiy, and left the hotel, which had been their pleasant home for several days, and proceeded to the camp. In the «unp, all was bnstle and eonfiision. The Brinks were at breakfast A long, low ta> ble, made of two wide planks, so arranged as to fold np and" slip easily into the Iwagon, was fur- nished with tin cnps and platters,-steelfork^and pewter spoons. Tbe food was eqoaUy plain, eon- giating of ooffse, black, that is, without oraam, Tf' f OUB WAOOir. 18 IL morning like * ball lys oi red and purple, estio arrival, into a war annonnoed that I take the ladies into B dread, they gather- children rcMdy, and been their pleasant d proceeded to the wtle and eonftirion. at. A long, low ta- ke, ao arranged as to theiwagon, was fiir- atter8,-«teel forktf and RBS equally plain, e jects. It was so arranged inside, that by pladng slats across, very comfortable beds could be made np. Bozos for provisions wero arranged along the sides and served also for seaU during the day. The Bnrlingames had all kinds of provisions and everything to make them comfortable, and yet they wera not without a secrat misgiving, • tliat, after all, they wero not so well propared for their journey as their mora experienced com- panions. *W horses wera required to draw this outfit and Mr. Burlingame, Mr. Vane and Hardin, the driver, wero busy getting their teams ready for • slat. It is no easy matter to get four hones, total strangers to each other, to lyork together. One ehafed under the harness and would not bo ..jif&A&ite^S 14 ADViinruBBS in thb fab wist. ^V- oomforted; another ww fraetioiu and would not dnw. After great difficulty and irnoh ezhans- tion, nnder a boiling sud, the Barlingame ontflt got nnder, way. The party crossed the Mitsonri ^ver to £l. wood, and after traveling about seven miles, over roads full of rats and holes, encamped tor the night The' extreme heat was followed by a sharp frost and chilly atmosphere, which was very try> / ing to oar travelers on this first night in camp; However, they made the best of it, and, as they wwe encamped in a Jovely spot, they made np a rousing fire, and, gathering round it after supper* the more experienced of the party tried to cheer np the novices and bade them hope for the best. As they were all seated round the lire, telling stories of adventures this one and that had nfet with ip ^Ays gone by, the Professor, Who was oonversing with Miss /alia, no doabt upon the geological formation of the country, suddenly eapied something, which, upon exunination proved to be a guitar. All eyes were at oi|ce directed to Miss Jnli% luid **A song, * song," echoed' and . re-eel^ from all sides. Miss Jidia took thd infftntmint, and in her own inimitable style, sang, "Home, Sweet Home.^ As the tendeV and teinohing H' :^f>t. is^u3^h^^^^mi&AAJti mm "w 'y^-f^ij^ wm^mmm?*. FAB WS8T. 008 and would not md V-.Qoh exhans- Barlingame outfit ouri Biver to El. It seven miles, over encamped tor the owed by a sharp 'hioh Was very try- rst night in camp; of it, and, as they )t, they made up a and it after Bupper« •arty tried to cheer hope for the best, nd the Hre, telling and that had nii9t roieesor, who was doubt upon the country, suddenly ipon examination ed to Miss Jnlia^ •ed^ and . re^ebl^^ed ikthi instntnlint, rlo, sang, "&ims>t lev and tctadhing f^ MOD nOHT. •trains floated upon the eiear air, in that wild and lonely spot, every eye moistened and every heart grew sad. As the fire grew low, and the star<> brighter, «Good Night," was sud, and the travelers retired to rest OHAFTER m. H»W DIinODIiTIia. A good nightV rest and a warm breakfast gave our travelers fresh courage and the whole camp WHS In motion at a very early hour. The Bwrl- iiegames, having a more elaborate outfit, were 4*ther behind the balance of the train in getting started. They made very good time until they readied Troy. Here they stopped to take on horse-feed. Mules wOl Uve where horses will starve; the latter must have grain toenable them to work, fribile mules will do very well on grass. In addition to the heavy load alreadv on, Mr. Bnrlingame took on about »00 pounds' of horse- fted. This VM put mainly on the front axle. Tlie roada war^ very fuU of ruts and they had not gone more tium two miles, whei) the wagon itmek a deep rut, a orash waa heard, and the > .M «<'r.:c«sja6,, ".■ '■:v^^..o■',:•■'-7i.''^^■'.■; ■T.;?r-.Ti:7i^i5^ 16 ▲DVBNTUBSS IV THB VA* WIST. bolster OT«r the forward axle-tree broke in the cmtre. Thns dieabled, thore was nothing to do bnt to mud baok to Troj and have a new axle-tree made, bnt, ai this waa not to be done in a min- ute, the Bnrlingames oonld go no farther. Their par^'had gone on ahead, and they remained a- ' lone, all daj and night, on the lonely road, in the midst of the Jay-Hawkers of Kansas. This aooident greatly disheartened Mrs. Burl- ingame and Miss Jnlia, but they resolved to be brave and go ahead, never dreamini{ that this waa bnt as a drop to the ocean, in oomparison to what they were yet to endnre. ' Knowing nothing of the dangers and diffionU tiea of the way, they had bnt little to fear, bnt had they known what was in store for them, they wonid have gone back at unce, and this histoiy would never have been written. Towards night, the new bolster was completed and placed in position, bnt too late to go on. Bnt little sleep waa had by any one on this, their second night in camp. The JBrst was wild, weird and solemn, bnt the second was terrible in its ntter loneliness, . ' and in the fear of danger from sn^nnding ene- ' mies. <*What if the Jay-Hawker^ afaonld ste^ onr horses,** said Miss Julia. "In Heaven's name, what should we dof" "Hark! Hushl" whis^ peMd Mrs, BurliBgame^ «I hear somebody ■'*'' ¥% .*'£. ifefcfe^^ mt.w, „ #sAi?SttM^iW&lfei broke in the M nothing to do re a new axle-tree done in a min- 10 farther. Their liey remained a- onely road, in tlie JAYBAWEMBB, 17 led Mn. Borl. resolved to be xaiutt ^t tfaia in oompariion to lien and diffioiil'> ttle to fear, but •re for them, they and thishiatoiy Towards night, I and placed in Bat little sleep ir second night eird and solemn, I ntter loneliness, ra^ronndinf ene- erai dwnld stej^ "In Heaven's rklHushrwhis. hear somebodj !^n*^* A ^\**"*^ we d«n hay. our horses •tolen and, perhaps, lose oar own lives." Mr. Bnrlingame aj^d Hanlin kept Tirilmt Jay Hawker. So the ladies prepared an earlr ^«? «'^ / ,'••''. 4 '-'" TAuwrnn* r." TBOUBLa. 19 ighteninff op nd M, UptiroiM) ete., idll. About half or Rome moce ez- Thns trimmed' >Ter the prairies, ow unfortunate till of ropaira paid, ie, "My dear, the een very kind and rigging up the rster supper." lirs. Burlingame, «|r supper on the ada. The supper Dapery and silver e drawbacks, the Misted. Thegen- lers and were as es, as if they were Everybody forgot [>ted tiie party an >n, and lighteiM4 the load by throwing away many pounds of su- perfluouB matter, such as llatirons, waphtubs, kettles and about two hundred pounds of horse- ^ feed, our travelers flattered themselves that everything would now go on smoothly and that their troubles were at an eod. The following, from the Journal of Mr. Bur- lingame, will show how soon their hopes were to be blasted, and in how many unexpected ways troubles came upon them. Wednesday, May 91. Thjs morning, the horse, George, was taken sick, apparwitly with the cholia We drenched him and started on, leaving camp at half past Bine A. M. ' Traveled kbout eighteen miles and encamped near a stream of water. Here, a serious aoci. dent happened, entirely disabling our best horse. He took fright at a tin bucket, which the driver was carrying on his back with water tor the camp, and ran, tearing the saddle to pieces, cutting his fore foot badly and spraining his hips and perhaps his spine. He is so badly injured that I fear it will be impossible for us to travel with him, for several days. To complete rtie chapter of accidents, I left my revolver at Kinnikuk, and was obliged to go back, throe IBUm^ After it, at ten o'clock at nicht, ^ ■m '§it^h^Aiiidii'd^^:, -:.sis^'3^«Mi 20 ADYmsTunju or thi vab waar. r- W- W^ stopped so long at Kiiiiiikiik, to get our mgon flzed that we were late in making camp. The weather wm oold, and damp; altogether, we had a hard night of it Thar8da7,MayS2. To^7, we managed to go fifteen miles with OUT injured horse. We stopped at the house of a Mr. IfoBay, where we stayed all night, and next morning, traded off Rufns, the lame horse, for a black mare, worth about eighty dollars, giving forty dollars to boot. Before the aooi. dent, Bufus was well worth one hundred and fif- ty dollars. We were all attached to him and parted from the poor fallow with many regrets. We found Mr. McBay a good specimen oi prairie borderer, frank, good.natnreid and warm- hearted, but looking out pretty sharply for the main ohance. For supper, breakfast, and lodg- ii>Rf '^^ g>^ve him a feather bed and a blanket Friday, May 28. To-day, we drove, with our newly organised team, eighteen miles, to Seneca, the county seat of Vemaha county, where we encamped for the night George still remaining sick, we decided tol>ny another horsey if possible^ and put George under the saddle. Saturday, May 84.- 9oa|^t a new horse^ this morning, for nineU ■ M!uMllmM.lmMJai,.4!.»:.... ,Ar&,>(' mmmm IVAB WMA niknk, to get onr I in making oamp. np; altogether, we iinndaj, May 92. fifteen miles with ed at the honse of 7ed all night, and as, the lame hone, nt eighty doUara, Before the acoi. le hundred and fif- iched to him and fith many regrets, good specimen ol latnred and warm- ty sharplj for the eakfast, and lodg. d and a blanket Friday, May 28. ' newly organised ia, the oonnty seat encamped for the f sick, we decided le^ and put George turday, May S4. • ornin||p, finr nipeU SOHDAT. SI ^na«, and pnahed on to Vermillion Creek twen^y^our miles. He,, we overtook the^r^ Of W. H. Rossell, of Lexington, Mo. TheVaw i in . w' H^f"** ^'' ""P "^«- Weoncamp- ed in a beaatifhl grove, on Vermillion Greet from St Joe, in seven days. Tk*. • ,. ■ . Sunday, May 95. ikTtV *^"**'^ ®""^*y »o"%. With the bright sun sending his warm ra>s do^ through the trees, and the bree« playing fr«Z jmong them, we cheerfully p,^,^ "^uf S fi-t«d get ready to proceed on our journerit ^ ' twIT *"**'*" '"^""^«<>Wiged to take this day to overtake them. ov^!"'* !,^* ^l"" '"^^^^^ ''"'^^ »«•• -inoe, over a road, rough, but otherwise good, and «« h«!:i J^ y **^ ^^'f^' ^•J'" *•' ^ have teavded. we have only made camp with our p.^ JV l^wkcrs and other stmy outUws thatT fi-t thU country, but have been unmolested, Z «^!J*^* ^"^ ^*~ wonderfhlly sick of their lOiiMmtic journey and would gladly return to i.;^..r.;.....:iiii Wi.iu. iwjiiir* w'j'B * .*iMi.>| l J.^.Mi^l. ii ^!i i i m^ ^ ADYIHTUBIS HT THl tAB WBST. Ohieago, if they oonld. Mri. B. Mje the oer' Winly wonld go back, if the had not told th« **ininiiter," when he prophesied her retnm, that she *'never pnt her hand to the plow and turned back." Ooniidering the trials and difficulties we have encountered, the ladies have certainly shown remarkable endurance and determination^ Monday, May 96. This morning, I was obliged to get one of the horses shod, which delayed us ao long that we again got behind our train. Br! ak pushed on to Booky Greek, thirty miles. Wo traveled about twenty-three milos and enoampod with a small party of. emigrants, with whom we had traveled occasionally, for several days. These people were from Missouri and Arkan- sas, and were leaving their homiw on aoconut ot the war, to seek new ones in Oalifomia and Ore- gon. They belcr k^d to the class known as poor whites, and were about as destitute of worldly goods as they could well be. They had oows yoked together for teams, in some cases, and several families clubbed together and carried their outfit in one •'Prairie Schooner." The men, women and children, most of them wmlked,.and when they struck camp, they inilkcd the cows and baked **com dodgers," for their supper. We found m»nj kind hearts beneath tbMli^;^i&M^Mi VAB WIST. BTOBM ON tBB PLAIHa B. says the oer' had not told the id her retarn, that 9 plow and turned Is and difflonlties [es have oertainly ind determination/ [onday, May M. ) to get one of the ao long that we 3i-!ak pnshedon to irVti traveled abont ipod with a smnll m we had traveled [ssoori and Arlcan- m«Ni on aooonut of Jalifomia and Ore- lass known as poor ostitnto of worldly , They had oows \ some cases, and ;ether and earried hooner." reu, most of them vam'p^ they milked lodgers," for their nd hearts beneath their rough exteriors, and they were ever raady to extend a helping hand. We bought milk oi them, and, m *raisery loves companv,* we stmck up quite a friendship for eaoh other. Tuesday, May S8. We encamped last night on the open prairie, on a sloping hill side. The weather was very sultry, and the muttering thunder and vivid lightning portended the coming storm. We had oiten heard of the terrible Htorms of wind and rain on the plains, but our preconceived ideas paled before the dreailfnl reality. Attor all was arranged for the night and the horses made fast to the wagon for fear of a "stampede," we tried to sleep but the prospect of the coming storm prevented. Abont ton o'clock the storm broke forth upon ns with all ito fury. The wind- blew a perfect hurricane, the rain foil in torrents and the inky darkness was only relieved by the Tivid flashes of lightning. The horses being fastened on tho lower side of the wagon, made frantic efforto to get loose, . which came near oversetting the wagon. I dung with all my might to the upper hind wheel on the outside, while the ladies threw all their weight on the inside at the same point The oombined roar of the wind and rain was ■0 great that I oonld not make the ladies bear 'Mil SP-:\: 84 ADTINTUBM » THS VAB WIST. K'\ my Toiw, Jnitt Inside the wagon, though I shout ed with all the power of my lungs, holding the wagon cover open at the same time. Tho tent had blown down, instantly, at the beginning of the stormiand Hardin the driver was under, and managed to hold it down over him, thus keeping himself dry and oomfortable and leaving me to manage the best I oonld. When I aslnd him why he did not come out and help me, he said; **I was talcing care of the tent." I shuddered to think what the eonsequences would have been if the wagon had been blown over, and women and children thrown under the feet of four horses, and a roaring torrent rushing headlong a few rods distant As soon as we could see, we gathered up our scattered traps, and thongh drenched to the sUn, harnessed up before breaktast and drove on Bock Oreek seven miles, when we fopwl our company in camp. We found tbi^ our friends had encountered a Btorm, but nothing like as violent as the one we had idtnessed, as they were on the timber. We dried our dothing and bedding, cooked and ate a good warm breakfast and drove on the Little Suidy fifteen miles, near which wo on^ camped for the night. Hera we had a good night's raet and ho|rfng li^ '■,iMiigMV-:<7: A-^iu^y:.ti.fc'»^;3At.»,:;>i.:--.';" ..A'iiki.j»irf- *4'3,' J.,„, kif''..."'.. JrS • -^ t' «IP« though I thottt- igt, holding th« timo. Thu tent '3m beginning of r wu under, and m, thns keeping id leaving me to in I aslMd him Ip me, he laid; le eontequenoee lad been blown irown under the ; torrent rushing ftthered up onr shed to the lUn, d drove on Book nd our oompeny d encountered e Dt M the one w« be timber, ledding, oooked nd dr6ve on the whi6h we oik wt,»nA hoping VKI UTTLI BLUB, 85 we were etlaet through with the worst of onr i«cidente end fkUgues, we itvtedimh upon our Joumsj. '^ OHAPTEB IV. yHlIOSOPHT AHD WATBB. The Little Blue ii a beautiihl etream of pura water and flows gentlj along between banks oov. ered with verdure, and fragrant with wild fruits and flowers. Our weary travelers enjoyed the picturesque scenery greaUj, and in their enjoy- ment of the present, foqjot the horrors of the past After a delightful day, thej encamped In a lovely grove, on the banks of the river. Only tfaone who have passed through simikir experiences, can fully understond how perfectly happy our company were, when, after a good sapper, they gathered round the glowing camp Miss Julia, for the flrst time in many days, brought out her guitar and sang seveml of her •weeteet songs. AU were entranced; the music. _ii%i.»" ^- ■^>i..-^n it^p'-. " y-irsr!fS'AmtiiilitM\ -'*iK-f%i '^"If^s^*^* ADVXNTU&BS m THX VAB WX8T. mt the solemn stillness, the quiet stars looking down npon this little hsndfal of people, far from the bnsy haunts of men, cast a shadow over all and for a few moments no one uttered a word. The Professor was the first to break the spell. He said, "In moments like these, how man sinks into insignifioanoet How nature surrounds and absorbs himl A mere speck on her bosom, he is wholly dependent on his generous mother, Earth. He appears npon the scene, frets out his brief day, disappears; and the stars shine on, the earth revolves, nature smiles and frowns as usual,' and scarce a ripple is produced on the broad ocean of time to note that he has either lived or died." «it, with its days [trvests, its gold- and sparkling nts and tastes of te hand of Deity, ing ntteranoe to face waa lighted msOBiM. fi? tip with a glow of enthusiasm, her cheeks were the color of the wild roses that perfumed the ▼alley, and her eyes shone with intense luster. After a little rustle of sympathy and satisfac- tion among the company, a slight pause ensued and all eyes were turned to Judge I>rave> With a dignified smile he turned to Miss Julia and said, . ''My dear Miss Burlingame, your sentiments reflect great credit upon both head and heart; but allow one who has* seen nearly three score and ten years, to express an opinion somewhat different from your own." She.bowed her head with reverence and the Judge continued, "When the Great Creator called into existence the worlds and systems of worlds which constitute the Universe, He did it not for the happiness or comfort of so insignifi- cant a &otor as man, but for his own glory and aggrandisement Should man, as a part of this Universe, refuse to place himself in harmony with the Divine win, his place will be filled by other and noblisr beings, and he destroyed forever." As no one ventured to express an opinion con- . trary to this, the subject turned to lighter themes and after a delightful evening, Uie company >e- tiied to rest, beneath the spreading branohas of the forest .m <:-■■• ■ ao ADV1MTUBB8 HT TH> PAR WS8T. For le▼era^da7■, our travelen have journey- ed on, meeting with no lerionB trouble and hay- ing tJie usual inoidenta of oatnp life. They have been traversing "The Divide," as it is called, be- tween the Little Bine and the Platte. f^i Onthelstof June, they reached Fort Kear- ney, and were hospitably received and entertain- ed by Captain Thompson and his estimable lady. To those who have all their lives been accustomed to the comforts and refinements of life, there is no sight more pleasing, after having been denfed them, than a clean, well kept house and a boun- teous and well spread table. Our travelers en- joyed the generous hospitality of the Fort, and continued their journey with hearts filled with gratitude to their kind friends. On the 7th day of June, the party reached the Platte Riter. They found it swollen from the June freshets and rising rapidly. A consultation was held as to whether they should make a ford, and cross at tlas point, or go or. to Julesbni^ the regular ford. As the river was rising at the rate of six in- ' ehes in twenty-four hours, they oonsiderad it dangerous to dehy and they proceeded to dig away the bank to make a road. Mr. Brink had a pdr of Jaige mulea and he was to lead'ofi; and Mr. Bnrlingame's four hone team waa to follow. m- ,,KLii^tfe«i)«KiLii Sr^Si^ik^^-: iMji^^ wsaeisssss t WBST. have jonrney- nbleand hav- 'e. They have [t is called, be- ;te. d Fort Eear- and entertain- stimable ladj. Bn aooostomed life, there is igboendenfed > and a bonn- travelors en- le Fort, and s filled with iy reached the [en from the I oonsnltation make a ford, o JnloBbofig^ te of six in- sonaidered it leded to dig •. Brinl( had i lead'ofi; and raa to follow. or THX BITBB. 89 ^msM.J!S^IM All ig ready, the ladles sitting npon the boxes inside the wagon, holding the children, the Bnrlingame outfit plunged in. The front wheeU' went down with a crash, the water ponied into the wagon bed in torrents and the hones wera almost submerged. Mr. Bnrlingame was riding one dr the horses, and as the horse he was riding tell, Mr. B. jumped from )u« bade on tathe front lewder, and by guiding him carefWlj, managed b> start the whole team. They had proceeded onlj a few rods, when the wagon was so dogged by tbequicksands which the swift currentcanried against the wheds, that the horses could no louff. er move it Here was a dilemma indeed, a wagon so deeply imbedded m quicksand that four horses could not move it, and the sand rapidlj acaumnlaUng. The party on shoro wero anxiously WAtching with their glasses and, seeing the danger, a number of the gentlemen rode into the river to render assis- tance. Th.7Jumped from their horses in the midst of the roaring onrrant, put their shoul ers to the wheels of the wagon and, raising them out oi the sand, enabled the horses to move on. In this way they worked, untU a new diffloul- Jr presented itsd£ They were losing the forf. The horses were beginning to swim: As HOb poiMrao ^as 9er^il| destruQtion, Mr. Burlin^am^ »4*.^'^ ■■irsr 80 ADTXNTUBBS IN THB VAB WMT. jumped flrom the hone into the water, to hnnt for-the ford. He would Bwim tirst in one direc- • tion, then in another, till he oonld find bottom, and woold then order an advanoe. The good friends would raise the wheels out of the quickr sands, the noble steeds give a spring and on they would go for a few rods, until out of breath. The party on shore watohied every movement with breathless anziel^, and expected every mo> ment to see wagon, horses and men carried a- way by the almost resistless current Mrs. B., Miss Julia and the children remain- ed inside, in silent terror. Mrs. B. gave one scream when her hnaband jumped into the river. Miss Julia displayed great presence <^ mind and kept the children quiet by a resort, first to pun- ishment and then to the sugar bowl. Mrs. B. was so wholly absorbed by the terrors of the situation, that, as Miss Julia afterward said, **she did not notice me when I chastised the baby, Lucie, though I sat.by her side." ''By the aid of our heroic and daring friends, and our good, stout steeds," Mrs. B. wrote to a friend, "we were at length rescued from a watery grave, and after being in the river an hour and a half, we landed on the opp^sit^ sid^ of thftreaoheropi Platte," p.i!'^»}''^f^ .>'-^i!t?; ater, to hnnt. t in one direo- find bottom, la The good of the quickr igandon they rat of breath, ry movement ted eveiy mo- en carried a- nt Idren remain- . B. gave one into the river, e of mind and ;, first to pnn- >wl. Mrs. B. terrors of the ivard said, ''she sed the baby, ''By the aid md onr good, a friend, "we Biy grave, and nd a half, we 19 traMieropf OHAPTEB V. AH nrDlAK MAS8A0RB. The snn rose on the morning of Jane 8th, on onr travelers in camp on the north side of the Platte. The day was bright and beautiful and, M It wan the Sabbath, it was spent in resting from the fatigues of the day before. A mem- Iw of the company decided to return to Chicago, and manjietters were entrusted to his care. The Post-Offlces in this region are few and fkr between. As the train was moving along, next.day, June . 0th, everything working well and everybody in good spirits, the sky was suddenly overcast The violet clouds portended a storm of haU and wind. Nothing is more dreaded on these plains than these wind and hail ftorms. TJie train halted and comiuenced preparing for the stonn. T^ rm m ^ >J "• » .* v-M^S OS ADYSNTUBKB Ul TBI VAB WBttT. eonwra of the wagoni wen pnt towordi the wind, the tenti pitched end gnyed down, thegnj ropes fiwtenod to the wagons and ditches dng around the tents. With eager eyes the trayelers watched the advancing dond; bat suddenly the wind changed, the doud sailed away, and instead of the drsaded storm, a most beautifnl rainbow spanned the entire heavens from K £. to & £., extend- ing upwards, at leut half way to the zenith. The colors were most brilliant and the whole background of a settled darkness, setting off the rainbow to the best advantage. Add to this a shadow or second rainbow, near the iirst, outside of the ring, and not quite so brilliant, and the whole was a picture never to be forgotten, and worth going many miles to see. For several days the road ky among sand hills, no house, no signs of life; nothing but the hot sun looking down, and scorching every tiling he touched. They had traveled thus through sand, sand, sand, for many weaiy miles, witli the mud- dy Flatte a little to the right, when suddenly they came upon some beautifnl springs, opming from the side of the sand hills. The horses and mules, equally with the travelers, enjoyed the cooling draughts. In these days of iidltoads, the travder can form no just estimate of the hard- ships and privations endured b/ those who made » .t .Mi,-..''ABi.^Eltf- i^itj- 1^-* -- J£Sl^i.;ikiJi§i, "%a!iS&m^ ifpppp»'*sf9? rA£ WB8T. ktowardi the wind, own, the guy ropes tches dng around B tmvelere watohed iddenly the wind , and instead of the i] rainbow spanned L to S. E., extend- 17 to the zenith. It and the whole MS, setting off the B. Add to this a ur the first, outside brilliant, and the t)e forgotten, and r among sandhills, thing bnt the hot ng every Uiing he bus through sand, les, witli the mnd- t, when suddenly 1 springs, opming * The horses and lers, enjoyed the fsofifdlroads,the late of the hard- ty those who made htdiah massaobb. ' 88 the jonmey overland twenty years aga While the general outline of this oonntiy is a sandy, desolate plain, occasionally there is a bit of scenery that rivals, in beauty, any thing fjnnd in the world. Ash Hollow is such a sweet little spot A clear and purKng stream flows gently •long at the foot of the hills, the sides Df which are covered with the most lovely wild loses. The butterflies flit from flower to flower, unconscious of the presence of human beings. Little springs gueh out along the hill Sides, "leaving in their track most delicate green tapestry. A sense of coolness and freshness overcomes all sense of fetigue and heat, and the traveler feels that he oould remain here always and be happy. It was here that the rude children of natura had pitched their tents and were resting after a long hunting excnrsion, when they were overta- ken and surprised by General Harney and his men, and an indiscriminate slaughter ensued. Men,^ women and children were skin, with scaroe- ly^onongh left to carry the news to the next tribe. Such treatment as this has made for the people and government a great deal of trouble, for the Indians class all whites together and take revenge upon any white person they nfay meet In the great msjority of instances, the difficnltiei wjtlj^ tbo Indians have been traced to some ov^ «i^ 84 advi:ntubb8 nr thi vab wmii m Ml ?v'^ ■'^'^l s wMi; neftrly % f plains. They would have tnf* thetpringt that [Trom the tfuid the Stage Hood, rossed the Platte, ick Station, and Jnlcsbnrg. For M, or other sign Igranti, who, like rOff. me's JonniaL 14. tr 6oott*i Blnflb. leaat of Ft !•»• M of the ragged which we area- it 600 feet high, L appearance, and yariety of vild 15. n camp to make r an hpnr's walk problem confron- . InfroQtofm« "77 ''«vn".iiM. i . '''> i i*^«^pwiwifqii OLIIIBINO. w^i^mm^'m^f^^ 85 and for tome distance on either side arose per- pendicular walls of rock, entirely inacceseible. However, by examining a little more closely, I fonnd that a few straggling cedars ran np the mountain in two or three places, and I resolved to attempt the ascent in one of these. On ap- proaching, I fonnd to my satisfaction, a ravine, deeply washed at times by mountain torrenta, tliongh now dry, which extended far into the mountain and continually upward. I followed iii. a long way, not doubting that it would lead me to the summit; but when about half way up the bluffs, this ravine ended in a cave or grot in the side of the mountain very symmetrical and beautiful in its structure, and the walls of which were some twenty to thirty feet in perpendicn> lar height. Here I fonnd that travelers had cot their names in the soft sandy rock, which formed tho sides of the cave, and leaving mine engraved on the wall, I retraced my steps in search of some other mode of ascent Before descending fiu>, I found one side of the bank not quite so steep, and a possibility indicated of climbing the moun- tain. At one place there were two or throe shelves or projections, looking something like natural steps. I reached one of them and could hfttf attained the second, but siiw tM the i#- "■'':>- ▲DTBITTUBM OT THB FAB WltV. a^ ont fW>in thera wu di£Boalt if not impoMible. By winding around tho hill side, I arrivfld nt the top of another ravine, which led m« by dangerons and diffloalt paths np and np the nonntain, and after a long walk and mnch exer- tion, at length reached the rammit The scene that greeted my aatoniihed yision deflei description. Mighty, ragged ^rooky crests, iilmt sentinels, kept watch and ward oyer the ▼an solitude. The melting snows of countless winten had seamed and scarred their sides, as the sun's heat let loose their thundering torr«itB down their steep dedine. Tears may come and go, many things be re- membered and forgotten but the grandeur, sub- limity and wild beauty of the scene from that mountain peak shall never be forgotten. To the north and east lay the Platte valley; to the southeast, bluffs on bluffs arose forming a sort of amphitheater of mountains with a court or circular plain in the center. To the north- west, Laramie Peak rose high above the distant plains below, distinctly visible, though about 100 miles away. While wrapt in wondering admir- ation, I cast my eyes to the southeast and saw that a storm was gathering below the mountain. yi^ly qI thunder shot upwards through the dear not ImpoMible. i()«, I arrivad at ioh led m« by op and np the and muoh ezer> Dit itoniehed YiBion ;ed,roo^orests, d ward OTer the eat winten had u the iun*« heat imta down their aj thiogabere- »f(randenr, avb- toeue firom that irgotten. i Platte Tallej; ) arose forming a dna with a oonrt To the north- boTO the distant though abont 100 ondering admir- ntheast and law w the mountain. khron|[h the dear wmm, 'mm ▲ iXOIKlir OAMR 87 ■Ir ond oehoed and mttbMuted through th« mouutu.utt. " Vivid lightning ihot throagh the doue, dark otond and broke the atormoload,oTer thedevot. ed plain below. The rain poured in torrcnta and aa the eon ahonedown upon the aoene with keen intent he peinted the storm cloud, with a lovdj rainbow. Above the elouds, shut off from the world bo. low bj adense black wall, my senwitions wore noTol in the extreme. The scone there beheld was one seldom vouchsafed to mortals. On returning to camp I found that they had witnessed one of those terriflo storms well r» membered by aU who have ever made the jour- nay overland. The camp waa thoroughly drenched and sur- prised to hear that I had been high above the storm and nntouehed by it On the 17th of June we reached Ft. Laramie and were courteously and hospitably entertained by Gen. Oraig, who is stationed hen to protect the atage company and emigrants. We traveled several days with nothing worthy of note befal- ling us, and again struck the Platte on the fllat Inst, near the mouth of Deer Creek. Sunday in camp hu many novel features. Some are washing, some cooking, some deaning '-'M ''W' •!t f'W 9 88 A D T M ITBMM Of TBI f AB WIST. mgoBt and repairing duoaagM, and in general getting Uiemseivea ud their belonging! in eon- dition for tlie oominq; week ot trarol. In the erening At'ter all things were ready for the ttart. we gathered around the bUudng oamp fire for a little recreation. Thongh the daya are hot, the evenings are eool and a fira ia almoat always a eheerfal and wel- come sight Miss Julia gave us some fine mnsic and thon wo all joined in singing some of the good old hymns which are dear to every heart The evoning was passing in a oalm, pleasant manner, when a noise of hoofs was heard, and as we were in tlie Indian territory every ear was strained to listen. Presently a lone horseman appeared in sight and was soon ascertained to be a white man. He had traveled from Oalifornia alone, having encamped but thiiee nighta with emigrants in tho whole trip. ^ He was a good specimen of the genus homo, species Americanus, lively, good natnred and in- telligent, and fearing noUiing that walks. We made him at homo, prepared a warm meal for him, after which he sank into a quiet sentimen- tal mood, and as he watched Miss Julia passing to and fipo, tears trickled down his bronaed but hand- some cheeks, which he hastily brushed aside. m. and in graenl oDgingt in oon> trarol. s were ready for ebUudng ounp ireningt are eool lieerfal end wel- •omo tine moeio ng lome of the to every heart a calm, ploaeont rae beard, and as J every ear was appeared in eight M a white man. nia alone, having omigranti in the the genni homo, 1 natnred and iii- that walka. We \ warm meal for qniet ientimen- • Julia paaeing to nronxed bat hand- ^ihed aside. ^W OVB ouasT. 19 tt was evident that ho was a man with a heart history, and by a little persnasion Arom iliaa Ja- lia, he was indnoed to toll his stoiy. Tm TsAvaLBB's Broav. There wen, littlBg aratind • dwertol fUe oe* ewalaf , - ^r£& .. i*iSi.t V,:-' 40 ABVSNTtltKS IK THX YAU IftSSt. Wa Tikitcd the "Big Tceea." "The Bridal VeU," uid i af other places of intereit, and weio aboat makingansngiv BMiitt to retain, when Mias Harley eipreatcd a wish to Tla> It some cftves which bad lately been disoorered in the mooa* tatai aide. Her will waa law with oa all, and ao we went Bold and frowning olifEi rose high abore as, bat dimb we mnst anddimb we dfl| ontilwe reached the cavei. Ween- tend one of them and found a bcantifal atream ronning through it in which flab abounded. Bats and owla flitted to and tn, and in peering aroand we discorerod aigna of hoT man being*- Constematioo seized the whole par^. AH hastily fled. On reaching a safe place, we diaoorared that Miaa Hariqr waa not with vu. Wo returned with all haste, but alaa! too late. Hhehad been captured by the Indknsll When this dreadfal tect became apparent, my ^heart atood ■tin and my tongue waa paralized. I stood aa one dumb with terror. What ahoald be done! What could be donal We naolTod to rescue her. Piadng the other ladioa in aa safe a place aa posdble, the men of the par^ haatwied in puranit of the savagea. Through mvines and cavea, we Bought her, through rivers we waded, up mountain crags w« dinbed, now finding the tndl of the Indians and now los> lag it The par^ at lengtb,beoamedi8heait«Md and want- ed to ^ve op the seardL Isaid'*Qent]emen,yoaoaghtto ntom and protect thehidlea under your diargo, but I will BtTW gtre her up while lifo ahaO latt." At thia their courage rerived and thqr naolnd to ooiitl» wtha aaardi and rescue, if posrible, the l0M(y EUnar ftam Uhm ratblsM d«BOM. Wohadjoit emaqpil fmaia«M« iMMkMMM,. miM^&iis, fAKUt Bridal yea," and i •boat maktng.anvDgo* sfffesMd a vrlsh to t1»> iiscorered in the mooa- I all, and woyntnOL ktxyre us, bat cUmb wa lied the caTea. Ween- itifal atream numing Bata and owla flitted to iscorerad aigna of hor^ the wliole parlj. M se, we diaoovercd that etaned with all haite, itarad by tho Indianall uent, my .heart atood I atood aa one dnmb What coold be donei ( the other ladloa in aa the party haatened in svinea and cavea, we d,up moantain ctaRB be Indiana and now loB* diaheaitOMd andwant- mtlonen, joo ooi^tto f oar JdMigo, bot I will tuy moIr«d to ooBtlB> tho loiMtf Elinor fnm ( ema^iail tmsaaw* i '^^M^v-i"^ ' '-v: ' ''. 'kg*' '* f,% -%tJt;ft..^'TBl=^%1iiife#«^iii&f^: H i jl,.] l j|l. i ilUlll l HOntISS 80BS0W. wlwB looking np we aaw a 8i{(fat which fioie oar Uood with terror. The lovely girl waa on a high prelecting cliff aep* amted firom na by a wide chaun. She stood in the midiit of her wvage capton with nptnmed eyes and hair rtreaming inthewind. Sheimpioredthemtospareher, bntwithfioid- iih yells they were preparing to tortare her. She cast one glance of recognition at ns, ottered a piercing ay and threw herself from the difi. Utterly poweriess to save her, I her dashed to pieces on those ernd lodn. I would have thrown myself over the precipice and died with her had not my friends withheld me. From that mo> ment I died to all that men call happiness." When the tra*>'eler ended, there was not % diy eje in the company, and for some moments there was a profound silence. Respect and sympathy for this afflicted^ man filled every breast A monmfnl smile stole oyer his features, when at length Miss Jnlia ventored some words of t»>n- solation. He shook his head, <*No dear lady, my heart lies buried with her in that deep, dark canon. I wander aimlessly above hw, until it shall please the Good Father to call me hence wherel hope to be vnited to bar never to part" ^ ;•-..« .*avi.A«t 'k' ,- f^-Vrrrr ' ■*> ' ! ' -^-:Ti- '' .' ' {■ ' "■ ' t ** - " . -" ' ■^ ' vrn ;•»■,<■ %!■ OHAPTEBVl nrOIBBKTB or TBAVILi Monday, June IS. W« enoamped to night near Gold Spiingt twenty seven miles from Scott's Blnffs. This place has morn advantages for settlement than any we have passed since Marysville, Kansas. Here at least four prominent points attract at- tention: first, a splendid spring of water, one of the best, parest and most abundant I ever saw: second, a tolerably good soil: third, the Platte River rushing tiong with its inexhaustible sup- ply of water and its undeveloped capabilities as a carrying stream: fourth, here, for the first time for hundreds of miles, -are found trees sufficient in size and number to be dignified by the name of timber. Here it seems a man might find a. home and the means of living and hero the Qreat American Desert may be said to end* S^ . .\. -s'.'. ,\'. ;ir'f-¥>.'->::^ i nne 18. Gold Springs BlnffB. This sttlement Uuui He, Eansu. •int0 attract at- of water, one lantleversaw: iid, the Platte liamtible rap- capabilitiea aa )r the first time trees snffioient d by the name might find a. hero the Qreat ^ ! H^^ii-Wt,gi;» I .»it)u;i f lymw :%iiiSiiii»itm^;mii^.M^ WT. labamh. 4S Tuesday, Jane 17. Arrived at Forft Laramie, and were very oonrt- oonsly and generously treated by Gen.' Oraig, Oommandant Both at Ft Kearney and here we were snrprised to find no Fort properly speak- ing, and only a collection of Officers* buildings, SuUer's Store, Post Offioe sod soldiers' tents. Wednesday, June 18. * DroTe to day thir^ miles over roada hilly, muddy and sandy by turns and encamped near Horse Shoe Station. The Bench here is situated upon a swiftly flow- ing stream surrounded by hills looming up on all sides, and everything indicates more enter- prise than is common in this wild country. Saturday, Jnno 2T. To day we have again struck the Platte Biver after having travelled 100 miles since leaving Ft Laramie. This evening while "standini; guard," I heard a rumbling noise which proved to be the banks of the Platte caving in from the action of the Biver which has a rapid current and here makes a short bend. The Peninsula about thirty rods across will soon be worn away and our present camping ground will be one of those ipicturesque little islands which inbound in the Biver and which greatlj relieve the monot- ony of that longstretch of country through which ADVJUITUBIS HI tBB FAB WIST. fhe timveler mmt jmu and which is teohnioallv oOled "The Plains." While passing along the level banks of the Platte we are constantly reminded of the fact that {his is one oi nature's own road beds and mnst some day bare a Bail-Road which will take passengers oyer this ralley with lightning speed and link the East and West together with bands of steel. For several days we traveled along with only the usual incidents, crossed the North Platte, paid $6 a team for ferriage and $0 per bn. for grain for our horses and making an average of 26 miles a day. At Bweet Water bridge we found Major Farrell with a company of troops and received supplies which were very timely and acceptable. As we make a turn in the road Independence Rock appears to our astonished eyes. It is a bold and picturesque granite rook rising high above tlw surrounding blufb and seems to stand, like a sentinel of liberty, guaid- ing the surrounding plains. We encamped for dinner near its base f nd some of the party at- tempted an ascent which however i^iej found a difficult undertaking. Devil's Gkte was the next sensation. We had heard many wild stories about this plaee and Hiss Julia had set her heart on making a pil> .. ^^aac-jk^-atn .^-•^...* El WX8T. \ is teehnieally 1 banks of the ded of the fact road beds and which will take lightning speed her with Imnds long with only North Flatte, |6 per bo. for ; an average of ter bridge we pany of troops re very timdy Eim iu the road onr astonished le granite rook ling blnfii} and liberty, gnard- encamped for r the party at- r i^hsgr found » btion. We had this plaee and making a pil- tfi^iii^.ip^ ? p]ij,,p.i.ijjjft^ j 1^, .J. .jrum pipppiiyp dbtil's gatb. 45 grimage to the very spot. Accordingly we en- camped early in the afternoon and afler a hearly meal, prepared to make the exploration. As we drew near the awful, chasm through which the Sweet Water pours its waters, foaming and dashing as if lashed into fury by some unseen power, a sort of wierd and solemn awe crept over us, chilling us to the marrow. The Professor said that "this was an evidenoe of one of the greatest convulsions of nature and must have shaken old Mother Earth- to her veiy center." The rocks here seem to be split into two separate ledges as if by a wedge, smooth and perpendicular for hundreds of feet Hiss Julia said afterward that "if this was the entrance to the dominions of his Satanic Majesty, she would prefer to go no further than the gate." As we were descending into the valley, we sawalittb wreath of smoke slowly curling up through the cool air and as this is always a sig^ of a human habitation in these wild regions, we came upon a hunter's cave, in the side of the rocks. He was preparing his evening meal and was a fine looking half-blood. The gentleman of the party soon engaged him in conversation and found him very inteUigeut Jean Le Beau, for that was the hunter's name, had been in these r^ons since boy-hood going t^ifeiu^li^^^l* t?l ■^1 «»fv»^^ 1 ,m #yi 46 AST1HTUBK8 Of TB> FAB WIST. only ooeasionally among cirilized naen. Hit &• ther WM ono of those daring Frendimen who have done bo mndi to extend the knowledge of the Rockj Mountains. He was a trapper and hunter for many years and was the interpreter for the Indians with the Gk>vemment. Ho mar- ried a chiefs daughter and this son was at home among his mother's peopla We lingered around the month of his cave and listened to many exciting stories of advent- ures and dangers and m^ny legends of surpass- ing interest It was growing late. Tho shadows were lengthening and a mist was rising over the boil- ing angry waters as wo watched them emerge from the narrow gorge. A nervous shudder seis- ed us as we thought % e heard the sound of foot- steps near. It was tho hunter's wife returning with her baby stripped upon her back. She was more frightened than we, until reassured by a few words in Indian, Irom her husband. Thb LEonm of Dkvil'b Oatb. "Muy hoBdzeds of yean ago then dwelt in a lore^ vaL kj beyond this pus a poweriol nation of Indian varrion. Iliey wore brave in battle and knew not fear. Fish and game wen plenty and they ^ew neither cold nor hanger/ They gnw rich and poweiiiil and fotgcit to. wonhip the "Great Spirit" or to oflinr np sacrifioes aa ih^y wen wont to 4fi, n** "Gnat Spirit^' waaaofiXf the ea¥tba||0(dc.i|ad^ S-l-^/fc IKTK^J-^'-.ri-^nV^/iliS I WIST. 1 men. His Ik- 'rendimeii who ) knowledge of a trapper and the interpreter lent. Ho mar- 9n was at home tth of hie care >rieii of advent* nds of snrpaM' shadows were p^ over the boil- [ them emerge IB shudder seis- I sound of foot- wife retaming ler hack. She til reassured bj husband. Oats. reltina love^vaL >f Iiidian irarrkn. lot fear. Fish and. r cold nor hanger. ffA to. mnahip the Qtej were wont to i|tba||Oolc,i^id^ JHJ i A^l i iuy.llUII ! ,.^^j.^Vlj.^|pij j ^^|,^^|l|j^^ BOCKT HOUNTAHra. 47 aMantalu wave rent in twain. Many of fheae people wen ■wallowed np and tiie mighty river which had made theii oountiy a paradiae disappeared from their valley forever." The mo<»n was rising and threw a pale and ghostly light on all the surroundings. We re- turned to camp feeling that every shrub was an Indian warrior in disguise and found that there was considerable concern among our friends at our lengthened stay. To-day, Thursday, June 26, we came in sight of the Rocky Mountains proper, looming up in the distance, their snow-crowned summits min- gling with the clouds. To one who had never befo|-e beheld these frowning sentinels looking down fxtm such vast heights upon this lower earth the u'ght is grand beyond description. Our company were in high spirits and we en- joyed greatly the change from the monotony of sand, sage brush and grease wood which had been our staple articles of scenery much of the way. We encamped at "Three Crossings" near a Mor- mon train of ninety five wagons on the way to Omaha to bring in emigrants to Salt Lake. 'The train is sent out by "the Church" and the "brethren" are allowed $60 for the ase of a yoke of oxen for the trip, which is credited on tithing. "The Church" charges each emigrant $40 pas. sage money, which is u» be paid out of his earn> in|^ when arriving in the ''promised land," £W;< AByumnuMjarna eam wbst. jmbn» are lent to *^gW^ "^i; This is HxeJi^^gUi^l ^lU "brotherBrigluM|iij||. *#W>PS^«f Ihe Indian «oiiji. «tirop'> with 1U. ]fla»* Jidia h^iUvaiy 4>»ight learlet scarf which greatly inflamad the onpidity of the young <f Iha eear^ but just at tha cjritleia likpaimt he would 4MMik out and ^iioimting his>Majr rid^away like the find. Ip a sl^ tiint Ja li^f :^ haek«iding dongside ^9ym»mm^**m^'i'i^fm" .b^t evidently it w»W» ^iiit&Ni'#g!Bt hal^of the scarf without gM^gii^mm*^^ IbWow. ed-ns a whole digr in this wjsy, but wbiaiilMrlif* came satisfied that the < liifff lih« eearf) h« woiild^Mk iftway tilM|the |»hiek^diiig ;i^get]iel(l»of h^^ IbUoW- it%|i ptnfo before the dread reality would be upon ni." It wa« aieeirtained after a little that tho ihota were fired bj oar own men, who were retnming from buying their dead friend*, and having loat their waj fired the uinal iignal thota in or> der to haTO oar boys in camp know where they were and aniwering, enable them to find the oamp. With a feeling of infinite relief and de> Tont thaakAilneea for this danger aTortcd, we laid down to snatch a little rest, not knowing what might yet befall as. The next day being Sunday, we remained in camp to rest and prepare for fatnre defense. Story after story came into camp about In> dian attacks and outrages and by night we were in a state Iwrdering on distraction. The gaard was increased, every weapon made ready, our camp was joined to another in the same locality and every precaution was taken to avoid a sur- prise. All next day we traveled in solid phal- anx with men detailed to guard the advance of the train. Our route lay among mountain fits- nesses fit for the haunts of savages. Beautiful springs gushed from the mountain sides flowing down into lovely little valleys forming tho most bewitohing landscapes. and making the weary and way-worn emigrant wish to rest here forever. .li'^-vSj^riii OtJB 1800M. 68 terrible im- be upon vs." bat tho ihott sre returning , and having 1 ihott in or> r where they 1 to find the relief and de> ' averted, we not knowing » remained in B defenie, np about In> light we were The gaard )e ready, our same locality avoid a snr* in solid phal- he advance of nountain faa- 08. Beantifni tides flowing ning the most ig the weary here forever. mii- '^Ji^ik^M^i&iJi:, But alas, tor all things beantifni t These are the ve 7 spots wheru tho savages are most^ lilcely to fall on their victims. These are their oaiies in the desert wilderness which sttrrounds them. Here they repair after the fatigues of hunting and long marches to rest and enjoy their booty. We passed the Stillwater and coming out on to an open prairie we encamped nea; a beautiful spring. Tuesday, J^jly 1. This morning, Messm. Bradlsh, Sexton, Man- uel and myself rode over to the oai;?p of Or* Collins of the 6th Ohio Cavalry. We had a beau- tiful ride along the Sweetwater, winding as it here does, in a narrow valley between hills on either side. Making a sudden turn we cam at once upon the camp. I applied to Col. (]ol- lins fur an escort, which was readily granted and thirty men detailed to go with our train to Oreen River. Thursday, July 8. We are now on the banks of the famous Green Biver, the Mississippi of this region. The old Charon who has presided over the ferry here for twenty eight yeats tells na that it has never been so high l)efore. The banks are overflowed and the water has backed up into the ravines making three rivers instead of one to cross. There are ef eonrse no boats to ferry acm>< j ' ^lese bi^ona ^^fs^^ _.. -_ ,v ■ 'v ' p||p4im. .1.. ■ ! |iii,i i iu. i ijjjii|j;j|..j.t i ii»ii i^j^^^^^pf^||^^|,||^^^ 64 ADYurTUBis tif mi fab wist. i--i 0^' •nd we have to improvise bridges. Hiis is done by onttipg trees nod throwing them in nntil a tolerably solid road-way or pontoon bridge is formed. The men then poll the wagons over, as horses would be snre to break throngh. The horses swim over and are ready to draw the wag- ons to the next bridge. We had to oonstmot two of these bridges before we were near enough to get to the ferry. We are now all safely dver the bayons and on abeantifnl little island. The teams and men are very much fatigned and we linve oonelnded to stay hero over the 4th of Jaly. We went into camp to-night amid the roar of angry waters all aronnd ns and though exposed to dangers on every side we were thankful and fearless and as I write the camp is as quietly sleeping as if in a place of perfect security. T'ils wild life and const*""* adventure soon takes away fear and indincM people to be rather reckless. However with our trusty Ohio "boys" we feel no fear of'Indians. The danger is from a sudden and rapid riro in the river which would place ns in a very perilous position. . From Miss Julia's Journal. Thursday, July 8. The perils and t|^ breadth escapes of thepast week will never be erased ftrom my memory. Ohl if we could have*foreseen all the trials, »t.:,l8sl^'"t-' >^ ^M''J,A:^^>. lif* r5W*?^? ^m W18¥. This is done liem in antil a toon bridge is ragons over, m throngh. The » draw the wag- d to construct re near enongh all safely dver e island. The tigned and we le 4th of Jaly. id the roar of hough exposed 9 thankful and I is as quietly t security, dventure soon >le to be rather ty Ohio "boys" danger is from >r which would m.. July 8. tpetof the past ly memory, lall the trials, tJHFOKlsmr PBBIUl 66 M difficulties, and dangers of this over-land jour- ney we should never have left our comfortable homes for the sake of adventure. When the gentlemen who rode over to camp left us we fear- ed it would be a final leave. They were going through the worst Indian country, a region strewn with the bones of emigrants who had M- en by the tomahawks of the savages. When, yesterday, they returned and with them came thirty five stalwart Ohio volunteers, there WM great rejoicing and three rousing cheers greet- ed the soldiers. 1 must doce my joomal to prepare for to-morrow's festivities, as we are go- ing to celebrate the 4th of July on the "Plaina." Friday, July 4th. As the sun rose he was greeted by a volley of musketry which continued at intervals until tfie camp wa« all astir. It had been decided that we were to have a 4tb of July oration, so a speak- er»« stand was erected under the spreading trees of the Island and the venerable orator of the day Judge Drave took his seat on the platform, the band struck up «Hail Columbia" and our Uttle party soon assembled to Hsten to a most excel- lent and patriotic discourse. He alluded in most feeling terms to the war raging between the North and South and deprecated the shedding of fratricidal Uood. "But" said he, "the Union m :*•**«> ii ;V,^ U P P ' wi*. t: WW '^'-'■^7 ~il_^ i ij», ' i.jw^i!^ ' * ";wv'V'^ ' *y*'S°"-'- ' '5^- • ' ^-/'^^s'.'- ' '''^'t'^i^^^y ^ '^l .5^ ADYINTUBiBS Uf THX VAB WISt. must md shall be preserved at any and all has- ards." "l^ortli, South, East and West, all parte of onr common country, bound together by ties of blood, language and religion, may they ever remain as now one undivided Sepnblic.'' Loud applause greeted the speaker as he descended from the rustic stage. The party now divided as seemed most congenial. Some played foot- ball, others chess or encher while the younger portion selected a beautiful green lawn and dan- ced to the merry music of the band. The ladies being greatly in the minority many of the gentlemen selected partners from their comrades tying a handkerchief around their arms to distinguish them. I never eaw a merrier or more orderly party, fiat everything must come to' an end, so the dancers, the ball players, the chess and card players all gathered round a sump* tnoHS repast. In mirth and hilarity, sallies of wit and pun- gent jokes, after dinner toasts and stories of ad- venture, the day wore away. All concurred in saying that it had been a most delightful one. Evening drew on and as is customary in this re- gion a bright camp fire was built and all gather- ed round. We had heard much of the tactics ot the Indians in warfare and so insisted that Ser- geant EUston should relAte some of his ozperi- kte_ SfUf ~^^U. j» ;"'*4iir_'.j>M' LB Wist. loy and all lias- West, all parts ogether by ties may they ever public.*' Load t he descended :y now divided ae played foot- le the yonnger I lawn and dan- ind. minority many ers from their rand their arms w a merrier or ling must come ill players, the I round a sump- »f wit and pnn- d stories of ad- II concurred in delightful one. nary in this re- and all gather- >f the tactics ot listed that 8er- ) of his ozperi- SEliakAWs StOBT. 67 encos with the treacherons savages. "We started" said he "one line morning in pursuit of a band of hostile braves. We knew that they were in our immediate vicit'ty. We also knew that they had the'ir squaws and luggage with them, encamp, ed on the banks of the Sweet Water. We thought we had a "dead sure thing»» on them and so pressed on in fine Fpirits. The riv- er at this point was not fordable and there was no ferry. We felt sure we should eurprise them and that being unable to get across the river they would fall an easy prey. They had been very troublesome to the emigrants and had kill- ed and robbed many families, while crossing the plains. Imagineoursurprise and chagrin when on arriving at the river we found their camp de- sorted and no trace either up or down tlie river could we find. How could they have esoapedt In our search we found the cabin of an old moun- taineer and learned from him how they had es- caped. He said that fearing the approach of the troops the Indians had the day before all gone over the river and could now be seen on the oth- er side preparing for a long march. The squaws pspooses and luggage had been sei\t over in bark canoes and the horses and. braves swam the riv- er. Tliis was a most diflBcult feat and one utter- ly beyond tiie reach of our soldiers. An Indian -< ^^^m^^^^^^^^^f^ Wm-'-f^. WM^^!P'^'^^ M ADVaVTUBBS Of TH> FABWisf. win aend in his pony, stnphis bknkat and miu< ket on th« top of his head, plunge in after the pony and thus swim almoat any river. **rt took na three daya" said the Sergeant <*to jbnild a bridge that we dare trust to carry ns aorpea and by this time the Indians were fiu* beyond onr reach, resting and recruiting, in some lovely vaU ley in seenritv." <«Thefie savages" continued he '"are perfectly iamili ar with all this country while our boys are total strangers. Every cave, moun- tain, river and valley, are alike easy of access to them and while onr troops are planning how they can reach any point, the Indians are there by some short cnt or secret mountain pass, long before them. It is almost impossible to dislodge them or do anything with them on their own hunting grounds." At the request of Sergeant Ellston I brought out my Guitar and we sang some parting songs. Hie **boys" leave us to- morrow, as Green River is as far as Ool. Collin's command goes. We feel deeply grateful for their protection and shall long remember this 4th of July on the Green Kiver Island. All joined, io singing "Homo, Sweet Home," and at its dose, retired to rest, to be prepared for the exoitQnenti and fiitignes of the coming day. i^mifMMim^M^M^^^^^^^m twisf. -:);■«"«!• r"'S.- Boket and miui- ge in after the river, "ft took nt «to ]i>iiilda J ns (Msrpm and kr bejond otir ome lovely val> i" continued he B conntry while \Tj cave, monn- easy of aoceM B pluming how dians are there itain pass, long ible to dislodge on their own Bton I brought ) parting songs, as Green River md goes. We protection and >f July on the led. in singing s close, retired leiteinents and OHAPTEBVIL aUMlSQt BOBNKS AHD TBIAIS. From Mr. Burlingame's JonmaL Saturday, July 6. We arose this morning, feeling that we had a "Big Job;" as Lincoln calls the Rebellion, befoi-e us. We had crossed two sloughs preliminary to the main crossing and had now to cross the third to get to the ferry. Wo drove io our lour horses and in a twinkling the strong current took them off their feet They were all down and I was in the water trying to get the harness off them leav- ing them free to swim. As I was on the upper side of the wagon the current carried me under tiie horses feet One of the horses lost all heart and would have drowned had not her head been held out of the water. In this plight myself and all the horses must have perislwd had not Mrs. B, induced some men, totel strangers to VB, to risk their lives to save mine. Ihey swam 3^ »1 iSSis;, BK" Tc, " I'V' ipi!^i)i»'Wf'lW^^ AbVlBlltUJklS fit TBX VAB WIST. in and usisting the hones to their feet, adjnsted the harness and let the horses free from the wag- ons, when they swam to the opposite bank in safety. Then by means of long ropes fixed to the wagon we managed to pnll it through. We were now* at the ferry but standing in three feet of water. By this time many were waiting to eross and we stood there waiting onr tnm until nearly dark. The ferry wa9 a fiat scow large enough for two wagons and several horses, and was propelled by a rope. To cross on such a boat over such a wide and swift stream would be risking a good deal, but to cross now when Uie mountain snows had swollen (his to a tre- mendous flood, roaring like a cataract was dan- gerous in the extreme. There was however no help for it and we had to nerve ourselves to the task. Just as it became onr turn to eross aad the shades oi night made everything appear more portentous we looked up the stream and behold with dismay an immense tree with huge branches washing down upon ourfeiry. We held our breath. Would the branches catch the rope and break it and thns leave us here, we knew not how long! Would the tree ride under the rope. We strained our eyes to see. The huge monster, heedless of onr presence or onr needs rushed on. The top branches oan j^t the W^^ i^^m'i aJSfcl"^ ."LSlS. '«!*!* •Wt-.'.' mm fV>'>:'*^m IB WTO. leir feet, •djnited ee from the wag- >ppoBite bank in ig ropes fixed to it through. We ling in three feet were waiting to ig our turn until flat soow large reral horses, and cross on such a ft stream would cross now when en this to a tro- iataract was dan« was however no ourselves to the urn to cross and erything appear the st3 g and traveled aa "boya" to go, bnt mg mombona who ioe againat the In- > montha, were in ur we managed to Hollow,'' twen^ nr frimda eoming nUDLB BOCOC np we all made eamp together. The graaa to night waa very fine, with plenty of aagowowl for f nel and tolerably good water. On the whole thia ia a very good eamp and aa I am relieved from the oare of my five horaea, which were left at Ft B. I am in a good aitnation to enjoy the pleaaurea of eamp life. * I retired feeling better than any time ainoe leaving the Statea. The ftoe of the ooontry haa nndergone » wonderfal change. The eonntry ia roogh and moontaiu- ona, bnt vegetation begina to appear. Some- thing beddea the everlaating aage brnah and grease wood ao often mentioned by Horace Groe- ly in hia ''Trip to California and Oregon." At Quaking Aap Spring, there ia a beautiful grove of theae tnea, riaing tier above tier and making a very lovely and attractive picture, breaking up- on the aight auddenly after aeeing nothing of the kind for nearly a thouaand milea. We are now approaching Salt Lake Valley, and we all abare - in the fiseling of delight incident to getting to ourjoumey'aend. Wecroaaed Bear Biver on a toll bridge and eharged the toll to "Unele Sam." We encamped for our nooning yeaterday at Nee- dle Bode one of tiie moat picturcftque bita of acenery on onr way. The rooka riae npln apiree like huge needlea and aeem to be made literally of ateel, they gliaten ao in tlie annlight The ^,^^^^^^a>& 'A 64 ▲DVENTUBKS IK THX FAB WI8T. neodlea tre of all lengths and tome Mem to pierce the sky. A cool rofrmhing Btream flow* down the canon malting the sweetest mnsio that werrj travelers in these regions can ever hear. In the afternoon we had a delightful ride down Echo Oanon. This is a beantifnl valley twenty five or thirty miles long and so named because of the position of the monntaina in which sonnd revorberatea from side to aide in a mo»t won- derful manner filliofl; the valley with goblins, fai- ries, demons and all sorts of wierd and unearth- ly sounds. Our mormon drivora are very Jehus and the way we drove down those steep and dangerous declivities, turning sharp corners and dashing over rocks and streams, was something fearful to contemplate. We passed Gacbo Cavo a large opening in the polld rock and our guides regaled us with many wild adventures with Indians and VmoA Agents who had their rendczvons in this cave. Our escort wero also detailed to take two prisoners, horee thieves, to Salt Lake City. We wero surprised to see them allowed full liberty to go whore, they pleased and npon inquiry we were told that this was tho custom in this conn- try, Brigham Young's plan being to givo tho prisoners every chance to escape and then to have them shot down by the police, thus saving con- —.-. B WX8T. •ome Mem to Dg Blream flow* etest mniio that can ever hear, htfal ride down 1 valley twenty I named because linwhiohsonnd in a most won* Ith goblins, fai- »rd and aneartb> f Johns and the and dangcrona era and dashing mething foarl'al •hu Gave a large r guides regaled rith Indians and idczvons in this ilcd to take two Lake City. We kved full liberty ipon inquiry we m in this cono- 3ing togivoikho md tiien to have bna saving con> ■I w .> WW, wm •m* WA1Z8ATCB MOUlTTAZHai 65 •Idorable expensa Onr delinquents nnderstood the game perfectly and made not the slightest eiTort to leave ns. We were now within a few miles of 'Zion.' Between the western border of the States on the Atlantic side, and the Pacific States, there •TO vast prairies, dreary and treeless, sandhills, mnd.flats, rocky mountains and rapid rivers. After a journey of twelve hundred miles, wind- ing through the tortnons mbnntain defiles, erose- ittg rivers with precipitous banka and mshing, mighty currents, over roads that would terrify expert Jehus, wearied with a monotony of sand, sage brush and grease wood, we stand at last on an eminence of the Wahsatch Mountains, over eight thousand feet above the level of the Ocean, surrounded by )>eaks that rise majestically above our heads, and ia the deep nooks of which con- tinnnlly glitters eternal snow. Behind ns are receding hills, streams sparkling like diamonds in the sunlight, the trembling foliage of the quaking aspen, harrow gorges and dark, deep abysses in tlie distance. Before n8,4he.moiin- tains grow lower, and a lovely valley relieves the tight in the south Meat. This is our first glimpse of the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. Uere on the summit of "big mountain," the mormon em grants faU on their kueee and prayj some ihont -it. 66 AOTUIXIIRM IV TBI ffAF «f ItT. boMOOM ud hallelnjthi; vmj woep; hasbandi kiM their wivei^, aud r-Vi^ntt tlioir children in their joy, end the ve-y faithful declare that they feel the Spirit of Gdd pervading the atmoepliert and enthnsiattically bulieve all their toils fally repaid, for they have at length come home, where the ^wiolced oease from troubling and the weary are at rest." We . lelt almost at happy as the mormons, to know that our long and perilous jonmej was at an end and that only eighteen miles now separated us from rest and society. Sergeant Atwood, a chivalric Englishman, was greatly elated with his position and was deter- mined to gojntu Salt Lake City in grand style- Accordingly on the morning of *Jie day we were to reach the City, he called bis escort together and detailed two to ride ahead, two behind and one on each side of the wagon* in the fsshioh of the retainers of the middle ages. The cortege thus arranged, we cross another mountain ridge, and descend into a most delightfully picturesque gorge, the '^Emigration Canon." Admiring the beauties of iU rocky heiirhta, the slopes oovered with shrubbery and painted in all sorts of rich colors, at though a rsinbow had been wrecked on the hillside, we turn an abrupt point and the sight that greets our eyes, is indeed beautifnl. The valley lies spread out like a green pasture^ : '.VAtiafcti- iW «ritT. woep; basbandt heir children in ieclaro that they I the ntmoephere their toiU ftilly )ine home, where ig and the weary aa happy as the ng and perilona at only eighteen iftt and tociety. Englishman, was and was deter- y in grand style* ' 'Jie day we were B escort together two behind and in the fashio^ of ;es. The cortege r mountain ridge, tfally piotnresqae " Admiring the he slopes covered i all sorts of rich I been wreeked on pt point and the deed beautifal. e a green pasture^ ••^ w ipn tALT LAKS OITT* fPF 67 the Jordan like a thread of silver winding tlirongli, the golden grain waving in the wind the orchards with their mddy fhiit, the gardens filled with vegetables and sweot scouted flowen, •11 give evidence that the Goddess of plenty pre. sidea over this lovely valley of tho Saints. We are on the rolling brow of a slight decline, several hundred feet above onr heads there an long, level lines of ridges, which are deeply in- dented on the monntaina, as far as onr sight can reach. These are called "benches," and extend thronghont the entire range of valleys; are plain- ly visible, exactly level, and are the ancient shores of the Great Salt Lake, which lies like a bine tinted mirror 85 miles to the north-west. As we drove down those phiteans or benches, that rise one above another, the bagler made the welkin ring with his merry notes, the inhabit- ants, men women and children rnshed to tho streets to see us ride by. Tims heralded we draw up at the "Townsend House" and were very gra- cionsly received by "mine host** iif£Siiiii£issiMiimmf^^ \ ^ I I ^^yy-"....i^ ^5w^^ww**fps";'""'r" -■i.' '^ri^^} /^ ;%.-''■■-- ft'.. ^.' OHAPTEB Vm. Un AMONG TBS HOBMOHSl The- news spread rapid! j and Boon all Salt Lake Oity knew that the Judges had arrived and diat they had brought their I'awilieB, and had come to live among them. Gov. H. was 'lore, having arrived a few days before. All mprmondom was - on the qni vive. We received nninerons calls and invitations, boqnets, and baskets of fmiti and every attention that we conld desire. Mrs. Hooper, wife of the mormon representative in congress, called and invited us to her house for the following day. We met a number of prom> inent mormons as well as several "Igentilc" mer- chants. Miss Julia was delighted with Mrs. H. and declared that she could see no. difference be** tween mormons and other people. In a few days it was intimated than Iiesidont Yoong would ttj±. i^^"*'* ..... , ■■. ... ■:«-:,v:^.;-.tH- in. BMosai lOon all Salt Lake arrived and tiiat I, and had come was 'lore, having mprmondom was - [ nnuterons calls baskets of frait, lid desire. Mrs. epresentativ^ in to her hoQSo for mmber of prom* il "gentile'* mer- ed with Mrs. H. no, difference be> e. In a few days at Young wonld rMMmm ' '--- ' !f-" ' r tlBlOBAH TOUnO. 69 be happy to receive a call fr..m the Tndges and families. His Highness never makes calls, but is always called upon, a la the crowned heads of Europe. Judge Prave, Mrs. Burlingame, Miss Julia and myself, called on "President Young" and were very graciously m«ived. Brigham Young is a man of medium height, compact frame, with a manner deliberate and impressive. His hair is sandy and inclined to cnrl, features regular and expressive of great determination. The lower jaw is firmly set and very heavy, in- dicating a savage vindictiveness, which one would dislike to arouse- His manner towards strangers is simple and unpretending, almost winning. In conve- : ation he is pleasant and af- fable, but under the slightest contradiction or opposition^ he bec< mcs restive, his eye flashes fire and the savage element predominates at once. Strangers are favorably impressed with the first visit to his office. They go to see and hear and Brigham looks well and is a good talker. He has talent, if not genius, when therefore, he is master of the field and hat the choice of topics, he never fails to make hiiuself interesting. Our call was very pleasant. He invited the lAdies to call agnin, when he would introduce them to "some of his wives," and have "some of his daughters" play for them. He was very po- ■Axe- -^'•t^^^ftv'^ ".■,V*y-i-*».--.^ ,-»*^^ ■r**>f*f ADYvstTiiiixs nr ths fab ^b69. lite, to MisB Julia telling her he knew she would like the oitj and the people, and hoping her stay with "his people,*' would prove agreeable. Yesterday, Sunday, we all attended charch at the tabernacle. Temple Square contains ten Hcres; surrounded by a ten-toot wall, with four gates, around which are planted some shudo trees. We enter at the South gate and to the west is the tabernacle. This is an adobe stmeture 126 feet long by 64 feet wida It will seat over 2000 persons and it is here that Brigbam and other leaders give^ the word of the Lord every Biibhath to the people. There is an instrumental band that plays marches, polkas, original mor- mon songs to the tune of "old Dan Tucker," Bach's chants and Haendel's oratorios. A fine organ and good choir also add to this unique en- tertainment. (Jpon our entrance wo were im- mediately shown to one of «Bro. BrighamV pews and seated with Mrs. Cobb one of the most accomplished of his wives. In the course of the sermon Brigham said "I defy the world to prove that I have infringed upon the United States law. If you toll ihem a mormon haa two wives t!)oy are Rhockod and call it blasphemy. If you whis- per such a thing in the ears of a gentile, who takes a fresh wife every night \he w thundontmok with the enormity of the crime. "When the officers returned ftom this tecritoiy to the- states, did we send them awaf? We did not. I will tall knew she would hoping her stay ended charoh at re contains ten wall, with four ted some shudo gate and to the D adohe Btmctnre It will Beat over at Brigbam and the Lord every an instrumental as, original mor- d Dan Tucker," ratorios. A fine this nniqne en- ice wo were im- Bro. BrighamV » one of the most the course of the re infnnged upon the a mormon hai two phemy. If you whit- le, who takes a fi-eth with the enormity of thie twritory to the- did not. IwiUtaU .1, .•iiajijiiif^^n^na^jppfn A TBA PABTY. 71 Jron what t did and what I will do agrain. I did chatUae the poor, mean, rai»erable ruffian, the poor, miaersble cie»> ture who came here, b.> the name of Brochns, when he a- rose before this people, to preach to them, and tell them of meanness which he supposed they were guilty of and fa-a- duce their character. It is true, as it is said in the report of these officers, if I had crooked my little finger he would have been used up. But I did not bend it. If 1 had, the sisters alone felt indignant enough to have chopped him in ineoes." This and more of the same sort made up the sermon wliich was evidently intended for the henoiit of the new federal officers who were all present. Thus forewarned, the Governor and Jndges, resolved to proceed carefnlly and to a- void any conflict with the mormon authorities, if possible. In a few days we received an Invi- tation to tea at the house of Mrs. Cook. Several of our party had known this lady in the States. She and her husband wore on their way to ('alifomia, and on arriving at Salt Lake City were so plcaBcd with the place and people, that they concluded to remain. Mrs. C. being a fine musician was soon interested in the choir and singing societies and was so handsomely and i?enerou8ly treated by Young that she embraced the faith. She is a prominent person in mor- mon society, and it is at her home that "Bro. Brigbam" meets those gentiles whom he wishes to influence. Miss Julia was quite elated, feel- ing that we were about to meet with some of m^^smm^^'. w TT-'Te^' ~- t' kA I; Ir 78 ADTXN TURES IN TBS VAk WXSf . the elite of monuoodom. We met here Presi- dent Brigbam Yoniig and Mrs. Cobb, one of his most accbrnplished wives, Secretary Faller, several mormon dignitaries and their wives, Mr. and Mrs. Bradish, Professor Redfield, Gov. Har- ding andJadge Drave. The prophet' was po- liteness itself, and introduced as to all of the company, and conversed in a most animated and agreeable manner. He was particnlarly amiable and gallant to Miss Jnlia. Daring the coarse of the evening, the conversation turned on the change of Governor, and Judges, and Brigham's brow darkened at once and he said: "Then is no need of any diflScnlty, and tiicro need be none if tho offiocntio their duty and mind their inra nffain. If th«y do not, if they undertake to interfere in afiain that do not conccni them, I Trill not be far off. There was Ahnon W. Babbitt He undertook to quarrel with mo, bat aoon afterwords was killed by the Indiani. Bo lived like « fool and died like a fool." Thus at the very ontset, we were in a most pointed and significant manner warned against in any way interfering with the peculiar institu- tions of the "Saints.*' Under the gnise of po- liteness and friendship, we could plainly see tho dark and villainous character of the man with whrnn we had to deaL l.,^jaP«sfc1j^Pi;>^-#^fesaaia^Bi^igS^aft8t>^^ ^^'isy" % J. ■ J i' '/. -.iii ' , i <,'j.i '' !'i4 i ,ij^i^t.„!yj i i .. ... ii i i . it i . i ii iwyi u iwmmffngrmmm net here Presi- I. Cobb, one of Secretary Faller, their wiTC8| Mr. field, Gov. Har> rophet'was po» la to all of the most animated ma particnlarly a. Daring the 'ersation taracd ad Judges, and ice and he said: : there need be nono leirown nffain. If xe in afiain that do There was Ahnon with mo, Imt aooii Ha lived like « fed Brere in a most warned against peculiar institn- be guise of po> I plainly see the f the man with CHAPTER nC UWE AUOTXQ THE MOBMQNS. We arrived in Salt Lake City on theUUiof July, ami the .24th is Uie anniversary of Mormon Independt^nce. The Mormons keep this day and celebrate it as wa do the 4th of July. Great preparations wer;3 in progress throaghont the City. The Governor and Judges were invited to 'join in the procession and they and their families to attend Uie grand ball m the evening. It is the policy of Dk) Mormon leaders to keep the people amn^vxl and hence dancing and parties are very freqncnt and popular. This an- nnal ball, however, is tiie event of the coason and only ti'9 ton can hope to attend it '^A m .testa rfrtiii*-^ P^m u AOVXNTUBBS ill Tfil VAS, WjBSfi m We had great expectationi and were preparing to lee HorinoD society at its best The eyening came and we repaired to the great Hall. It was a scene of gayety indeed, the Prophet and his wives, the '^Heads'' of the church and their wives in brilliant array were there and "all went merry as a marriage bell.^' Governor Harding, the new Judges and their ladies were given seats of honor and the eyes of all were upon them. The introductions wera truly a novelty. The high dignitaries Introducod their wives to ns several in succession. Aitnr ihis unique cere- mony. Governor H. said to one of the ladies as he led her forth to the dance, "The IVesident has introduced several of his wives to me as 'Mrs.Toung,' 'Mrs. Young,' 'Mrs. Young,' As well might the astronomer point me to the stars in the heavens, without giving me their names." "Gov'ernor, I understand your compliment and appi-edate it. The name of this particular Star is Lucy." Judge Burlingame having invited •'jiirs. Young" to dance, "President" Young turned to Mrs. Burlingame and said, "Yon see your husband there dandng with one of my wives, will you accept me' as a partner for the next sett" Mrs. Burlingame said, "Praaident Young, I do not dance.'* He took a seat by h«r • side and said, "Will yon allow your huabaad to -T^-#1«iw^N' B Wasv. MAtOtSt. 76 ^ere preparing The evening Hall. It was ophet and his nd their wives nd "all went rnor Harding, )Fe given seats 9 upon them, novelty. The * wives to ns i unique cere- r the ladies as The President ive« to me as . Young.' As ne to the stars their names." mpliment and MTticular Star aving invited ident" Young Aid, '*Yon see h one of my urtner for the d, **Fmident caseatbyhsT' nr husba&d to danoo when you do notf She said, "Certainly, I do what I think is right, and he does the same. **I have no wish to dictate to him and he does not dictate to me." "Ah," said he, "This is new doctrine, right is but a relative term, the circum- stances iQUBt determine that." The set ended and the Prophet, gay and smiling, with great suavity and politeness addressed Miss Julia and invited her for the next dance. He was faultlessly attired and a good dancer and as he led the beautiful Gentile lady forth, all eyes were tamed that way, and no doubt ma- ny a jealous pang racked many a heart The balls afford splendid opportunities to the men for flirting with the girls. No matter how old or how homely a man is, he thinks he has as much right to flirt and d»inoe with the girls as the youngest boy; for they all consider them- selves single men if they have a dozen wives. Every young woman that comes among these people, is courted and flattered by the old mar- ried men as much or more, as by the young men. Miss Julia was the admired of all admirers. The President had set the example and the other dignitaries vied with each other in doing her homage. She was afiable and gradoos and treated all in a very charming manner. > The ladies were equally pleased and she made S'^ iMlia a ADtHrTtJBU Hr TAB tAB WS8t/ »t many aoquaintanem among the "plnral" wivet. At ike was vitting quietly converaing with an army officer, she over-heard two Mormon wom- en talking. One laid, "My husband has brought his girl here to-night; but I have not spoken to her and I don't intend to. See herV she ex- claimed, "making love to him and smiling so Mweetly. I oould tear her in pieces." Thus suddenly was disclosed to Miss Julia the horrible nature of Polygamy. While all were smiles and gayety on the surface, nndemeath were the monsters of jealousy, hatred and re- venge. Just at this juncture, supper was an- nonnced. President Young escorted Mrf. Burlingame, Judge Burlingame invited Mrs. Emeline Free Young. Governor Harding, Mrs. Lucy Bigelow Young, and Qeneral Kimball accompanied Miss Julia. The meid was elegant, the dishes abund- ant and well served. After dinner apeeches, toasts, wit and repartee combined to make the "feast of reason and flow of soul" complete. After supper the guests returned to the ball room and tripped the **light £uitutio toe'* until the morning hours. During the evening many odd and langhabls incidents occurred. HeW 0. Kimball intro- duced five or aiz of hia wives to ns in sncoeiaioiii A xnat, 'pinral" wives, ersiiig with an Mormon worn- nd has broaght > not spoken to eherV she ez- ind smiling to »s." I Miss Jnlia the V^hile all were ce, nndemeath hatred and re- rapper was an- 'f. Bnrlingame^ . Emeline Free I. Lucy Bigelow lompanied Misi e dishes abnnd-' inner apeeches, )d to make the " complete, ned to the ball actio toe'* nntil and langhabl* Kimball intro- la in sacoeaaioiif "-■^J^u BOUBB HUKTINO. 77 and when ulced if these were all, replied, *'0 dear I no, I have a few more at home and fifty or so scattered over the earUi somewhere." We left tho Hall abont 2 A. M. having wit- nessed the most novel and interesting scene of onr lives. ^ All this time we had been boarding at the <*Tpwnsead Ilonse,'' and we now were obliged to tnrn onr attention to the more disagreeable pas- time of honse-hnnting. We soon fonnd that all the property here is consecrated to the Ohnroh and that we eonld not even rent a honse without oonsnlting Brigham Yonng. We fonnd a house formerly occnpiod by Judge Stiles which could ti% had if Bro. Brigham was willing, so a corres- pondence was opened with the Prophet and he gracionslv consented that we should have the house. _ Wo now addressed ourselves to getting settled and were kindly assisted by our neighbors who were all polygamists. One family across the way consisted of threo sisters, all married to one man. Onr landlord had two wives, one we could understand, the other nfe could not. They were good neighbors, called us Brother an^ Sister and brought us of tlteir poultry, fruits and vegeta- bles and received in exchange what they rarely tasted, tea, coffee and sugar. 'a^mj^ MW^mim^wv^ ■n y "*! ^Ji 78 ADVINTUBSB Uf TBS FAS WMT. As soon M we were settled, we began to look about lis nnd nse oar eyes and ears. What we saw and heard did not incline ns to retain the favorable opinion we had formed of Mormon so- ciety. We soon fonnd that the people were ander an absolute despotism, and that their liTes and lib- erties wei-e wholly in the power of one man. Nothing conld be said or done, no business trans- acted without his knowledge or consent During what is called the reformation, all the people were required to make deeds of their homes and place them in iru»t in Brlgham's hands. Thus they were body and soul in his power and if they varied from his will in any way, their houses and lands were forfeited to ^e Church. Miss Julia had written some very interesting and spicy letters to the Boston papers in which she had criticised polygamy in an unfriendly manner. This changed their whole course to- wards us from the kindest consideration, to the bitterest hostility. We were all attending Ohnrph one Sunday at t^ Tabemade, when we were surprised and startled to hear ourselvea denounced by Heber 0. Kimball, let Oounaellor to Brighatn, in the following language. ''These are d— d pretty la- diea and gentlemen to ooiim hen among as and -A AB WMT. ' i begui to look lan. What we II to retain the of Mormon lo- ) were ander an ir lires and lib- ir of one own. > bneineas trans- nsent Dnring all the people heir homes and s hands. Thus >wer and if they J, their homes ihnroh. rerj interesting [>apers in which i an unfriendly rhole course to- deration, to the I one Sunday at I surprised and inood by Hebe^ Brighatn, in the I d— d pretty la- s among us and ' ! > W .V^ nOUBU BUWZVCk 7« after being treated to the beet we hare, to de- nonnce our Institutions and abuse our hotpitali- ty. If I had my wny I would send them to h — 11 cross lots, and I now in the name of Israel's Ood, euno them, finm the crowns of their heads to the soles of tbeir feet, henceforth and forever." From this time everything was done to annoy and intimidate us. The Judges and Governor ^^^re openly threat- ened on the public streets . iss Julia seeini; what a atorm she had innucently raised, was g^tly alarmed, and a good opportunity offering she left Salt Lake City, and took np her resi- dence in Carson City, Nevada. Mrs. Burliu- game was at this fime the only "Gentile lady" in Salt Lake City. .^Notwithstanding the anger of the Mormon leader.^, many of the "plural" wom- en came secretly to ihe house of Mrs. Bnrlin- game and told her their trials and how they disliked polygamy and how happy they would be were they safely out of it. • One very intelligent English woman said she knew polygamy was wrong and want.d to get out of it, but that she dared not make a move as she knew her husband would shoot any man who should assist her or ever ai'terwardsgive her any attention. Her story revealed some of the most diabolical features of the Mormon faith, and » . -^i- mmms^stMMi^msmMi. H 80 AOTiirTURU or nn fab wmt. it M fol1otrl^— "We were liring qnietly in onr IotoIj oot> ttge lioine in the oatikirU of London end were h heppy -hf^ hnibend end wife eonld be. Oar honey moon was soaroelj oTer, when my hnebend oeme home one day greatly excited. He told me that gome mlMionarioa had arrived from America who brought the moat gloriona ti- dings. The new DIspenution waa began on earth aind the Millenium waa abont to be nsher' ed in. The Miaaionariea had come from the New Jerasalem let down from God out of Heaveo, upon the topi of monntaina and that all nations were commanded to '*flow unto it." I thought my hnfkba|id perfect and believed, because he did. • We wore told that there was neither cold nor hunger in the new Oity, but that all was peace and joy. We embraced the &.i*h /!.rid were soon on our way to *>Zion." ^- tTvvts before leaving England, my husband was K^: ordained an Elder and his faith and enthusiasm knew no bounds. Many tilings transpired on« the long and dreadful journey to sorely shake onr faith but we were so blindl So blindll We were commanded to make the journey overland from Council Bluffs with hand cfurts,.aa a trial of our faith and promised a greater naltation la the next world, as-onr rewind. ^,i»J.i:«^ . pyf y i .p I ) I i wi ;| ^ABWMT. our loTolj oot> of London and wife Gonld be. orer, when my gr^tlj excited, riot had arrived noat gloriona ti- waa begun on oat to be naher' ae from the New out of Heaven, that all nationa it." ct and believed, that there waa new GUy, but e embraced the to *Zion.» mj husband waa and enthusiaam % transpired on» to sorely ahake Soblindll We >umcy overland |u>t8».aaatrialof ir caEaltation in ■,d^iM&i^ IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARCST (MT-S) 1.0 ^1^ 1^ ^ lii 122 •" MS. 12.0 I.I •is f,' Photographic Sciences Corporation ■y •1>^ \ ;V <^ -?\ -^/V 6^ 23 WIST MAIN STMIT WIISTIR,N.Y. UStO (716) •72-4503 '^ rnmUkt CIHM/ICMH Microfiche Series. CIHM/ICIVIH Collection de microfiches. Canadian Institute for Historicai Microreproductions / Institut Canadian de microreproduction» historiques :V rms^. HAND-OABT . OOMPANT. In our company there were many wealthy and intelligent ladies who had left all for the new re- ligion. Their money and fine clothing and jew. elry had been given to the Oharch and they had snbjected themselves to all the rigors of the increment season with nothing but the barest necessaries of life. We arrived at the frontier ▼ory late and before we had proceeded far on onr v/»y, snow began tcf fall and the weather be- ing very severe, maiy became sick from want and exposure. We were required to make the jonmey on foot, in the main, bnt were some- times allowed to ride in order to rest car weaiy frames. When a river was to be crossed, we were driv- en into the water, men, women and children, and were told that if qnr faith wy sufficient, we should, like the Israelites of old, go over dry shod. Many men carried their wives and chil- dren over at long as they were able. If any were unable to drag their carts, they were oblig- ed to lighten them by throwing away dothing, oooking utensils and even provisions, thus de- priving themselves of a certain 3>ortion of their daily allowance. 7uel was scartse, and it-was of. ten necessary to go into the snow waist deep to procure it Mr. Ohapman, a strong, athletio mull fomterly a memhn* of the Queen's Qnaidi^ nifr'tfT-ii «., AsyiNTUitis nr thb vab wm. from oonBtent exertion and cxporara, ftt length fell sick. He WB8 not allowed ic ride as long as he eonld stand and drag one foot before the other. He grew rapidly worse, and it soon became evident that he mnst die. One morning, when the train was ready to start, the Captain came to the tent of the«ick man, and finding^ him dying, satd tu Mrs. Ghapman, "Year hnsband mnst die; leave him in the hands of God and proceed on yonr journey." "What!" said the heart stricken woman, "leave my hnsband on this barren waste, a prey to the wolves! No; while there is breath in my body, I shall remain by his side and share his fate. Leave us if you will, for the wild beasts of the desert cannot be more cruel than you have beoi." In five minutes more he breathed his last; and throwing him into a hole dug in the sand, they dragged the weeping wife and children from all they held dear on earth. In a few dajs the same woman left her baby, too, on the sands of the desert, a prey to wolves. She says, "I never can see Franklin D. Richards, (Captain) but I feel hand carts from the ,..*=< »e;r..^'''t.'^^--V-.' >^^ ..-'v^ >Sl^a^^ikl?«("'(^lLJi-*i-fJ'E«Ji«^«i.^u Wlff. jonrnej, my Btered to the the burctens shown him- : and lowly I had never dootrinea of ir and come- Bt, until he When well that Return lies begao to r a rather ea- ialling home i\ chat, when r midst and e are many sh we do not If yon are into tiie holy V the myste- nlltheprivil- l^li. Oar re >y Gpds, and , fhere is but nd t])e (Jroii- • >» tllBOLOdT. ^ tor of the earth. Men and women are literally, the sons and daughters of God, our spirits har- ing been literally begotten by God, in the heav- enly world, and having been atlorwards sent to this earth, and invested with these taberuades. God is in the form of man. He has a body o-;,-43.'.^ ■•'wsjlpvr^ "^ r ^''i a wast. re simply the ftl laws. Bat Arthaii thoM «d by the Uy- »perly enthor- is then enabled cording to his ropheey, some mown tongues, le telestisl, the B celestial and pied by the Ta- neither obeyed Btial is typified lie Moon, m, has for its > those who re- [ were baptized BLim, and who ined, after the the final abode of the celestial rail t, and Zion, ailt in Jackson taints wereex- ,M t'-.".i'-j e . ' . 4 i^ ' j > i\>t i'..,\'^iiwA ' i' - iJN>8TAST. J I ." v,''m "■fwi>f«tP"^f»~pi^rw«w75ffr«q 87 There is a fourth class of persons, not entitled to either of these heavens. They are those who sin against the Holy Ghost; that is, who aposta- tise after receiving the Holy Spirit These go into everlasting punishment, (o remain with the devil and his angels. The gospel which men are called upon tAobey, in order to gain a place in the Celestial Kingdom, is Fibst,— They must be- lieve in Jesus Christ as thelSon of God, in His authorized priesthood, and in His Prophets, Jo- seph Smith and Brigham Young, Skoohdlt, — They must repent of their Sins; TuntDLT, — ^I'hey must be baptized by immersion for the remis- sion of their owp sins and for the sins ol their an- cestors aud families, who died without faith. FouBTBLT, — They must receive the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost. FiFTHLT, — ^They must believe that there are sins that men commit that cannot be atoned for in this world and that only blood atonement will save their souls. They must have their blood shed by the proper auUiorities to wit the priest- hood, that the smoke thereof may ascraid and that the incense may come up before God as an atone- ment for their sins. Srr'^Hi.T, — ^They must be- lieve that if a man is faiti^^iiLf i, God will give unto him many ^ves and concubii.es ashedid untoDa- Tid and Solomon of old acoording^to the revehttioa ^l) •.'i ^■'-•"-'*flliMfe :a.-m««...^s^-a^^j|j-,.||£ ' r»!'.''. ' t,;"^ ' -.» »■. ■:r^'"? 88 ASVBITTUBIS IN TSS f AM WlBf . which Ood gire to h4 urTAiil Joaeph Smith Skvbnthlt, — ^They mutt beliere that if a man diet hia brother matt take his wife and raise up seed onto his dead brother. Brethren and sisters these are a few of the principles of onr religion which yon will icnow and understand better when } ou have taken yonr endowmentil^and been sealed up nnto eternal lives. At the conolnsion of this discourse all sat as if turned to stone.. No one ventured to speak. Thir horrible revelation in this desert wilder- ness far from the habitations of men, had some- thing so unearthly and startling in it that wo were nigh paralized. I little tbouglit that 1 was soon to experience the working ot one of the , most repulsive of these doctrines. Atlerthis my husband lost hearti he would remain hours without speaking, he had no appetite and a fever b^gan to bum in his veins. A few days later we arrived in Salt Lake City the end of our journey, the Mecca of our hopes and plans. My husband grew rapidly worpe and the end came, but 1 was not prepared. I thought he could not die and leave me thus in a strange land. He had a brother but I hated him. It was late at night, when my husband drew his last breath in my arms. I laid his dear head back on the pillow and as I did so my senses fiuled. "^••-ii.,?y;v?!*f« ■'«;!, ^■■Vr/'1^*Wi. - AM wast. roaeph Smith.— that if a man fe and raise up thren and sisters of onr religion and better when and been sealed ourse all sat as itured to speak. B desert wilder- men, had #omo- : in it that wo >ag)it that I was I .oi one of the nes. Alter this i remain hours stite and a fever Salt Lake Gitj a of onr hopes pidly worpe and red. I thought US in a strange ited him. hniiband drew id hi's dear head ojr senses fiuled. !W^ ,^M>" I ' '.--. « W^;A''" ' H'-"W."!l W ". ' .j>, J ' W W' i'P.IHjW 1IT.HU8BAV0*S BBOTUSB. d» How long I remained thns,I know not, bnt when I regained oonsoiousness, I saw bending over roe that hated form. His attentions were persistent and nnmistakeable; I groaned in spirit and tiled to put him from me. He said, ''Why resist, yon know I have always adored yon and now yon are mine by onr holy religion. I mnst raise np seed for my dead brother and yon must be sealed to your husband while I act as proxy. "There lies yonr darling hnsband. Yon have never been sealed to him. Yon have no? taken your endowments and if yon do not yon will not be his in another world." Ohl the agony of that moment; no words ean portray my feelings when I realiaed that he said the truth. I sent for Brigham Young. 1 told him how I loved my husband and hated my husband's brother. I besought him to let this onp pass from ma He seemed greatly affocted and said I should not be my brother's wife but that he should only act as proxy for my husband in going through the endowment oeremonies which were indispensable in order that I should belong to my husband in another world. I believed him and as well as I oonld prepared for tlie oeremonies. The Priests and IVophets gathered around the dead form of my loved one and the ritea tar the dead and living wvn ,a^Sftta^,s^;,,»..:Al;..A:,:ri;^^;'^&-.^^;^-^^^^ ^ ^ *Si'« >\ " ▲ovxMTuBis nr not wam wmt. •oleinnly performed. I wm almost inMiisible to what was pasbing and only knew that I waa be* ing married to my dead. We laid him to rest, bnt leareely had the grave olosed its portals, before the hated lorm of his brother presented itself. I bade him leave me never to return. He smiled a triumphant and wicked smile and said " Do, Ko, my darling, I shall never leave yon, for yon are my lawfully wedded wife." I bad been married to this man over £he body of my dead husband. I aoreamed • for help, r invoked the spirit of my dead husband, Bro. Brlgham and God himself to free me from this hated bond, lly reason fled, for days I lay in a fearful fever and my life hung in the balance. I sent for Bro. Brigham and told him I could not, would not live if he persisted in making mo the wife of the man I hated. At length over* come by my entreaties he gave me a divorce and life began again to seem worth having. I never think of this time without shuddering at the awful &te which I so fortunately escaped.*' Jj.siS»&^^: fAM WlfT. MMt inMDsible to r that I was be- ely had tiie grave ted lorm of bia B him leave me triamphant and 9f mj darling, I are my lawfully Tied to this man rad. I aoreamed • ny dead bnaband, ' to free me from ed, for days I lay ag in the balance, told him I oonld »d in making mo At length oyer- me a divorce and having. I never nddering at the y escaped.*' "« i?.' .".itt3^^A% CHAPTER X JOURNXT TO GARSON OITT. It was a lovely morning in September, 1869, when a coach and fonr dashed rapidly op in front of the Burlingame residence. Hisa Julia, dressed in traveling costume came oat and shak- ing the dnst of the Saintly Gity from her feet was off in search of further adventures. Her traveling companions were Gov. Doty, Supt. of , Indian Affairs and Mr. Cook, the manager of thu Overland Stage Company. We will let her give us an aocoDnt*of her journey. , "I had^been in Salt Lake City about two months and had made the acqaaintance of Brig- ham Tonng and several of his wives and daugh- ters. I had met most of the principal Apostles and High Dignitaries and had been very hand- somely treated until I had in my letters home .rvA-*f^.>,.-^Y-Hr ' * ' >s3smmsi^^ii i ^jMyj^i» i i|j ii ^yM i i iaijBK M ^. M By^ ^ ADVBNTUIUBS IN THE VA& WBSV. * said something derogatory to the peculiar insti- tution. From this time my stay became vel-y unpleasant and I concluded to go to Nuvada. I was sorry to leave my brofher and his family be- hind bui obnsidered it my duty to get away while I had a. good opportunity. The boly mode of travel being by stage the journey was a difScult and tedious one. Gov. Doty had been many years in the west and enter- tained us with stoiries of his travels and hair breadth escapes among the Indians of these mountains. The Snakes and Bannocks had be- .come very hostile aud it was necessary to take a trip among them to quiet them down. We start- . ed from Salt Lake, in May and traveled North- ward to Snake Biver. The Indians in these regions are nearly all Mormons and have their endowment robes. We had a Mormon guide and . through him the Indians understood that Brig- ham wanted them to be friendly. ' We called a council of braves and made pres- ents tc^ our Lamanite brethren. They received our presents with condescension. Wo gave a blanket to one sister, which she received with diguified indifference bnt when we, offered her some vermilion paint, her features beoaDoe ani- mated and she received it, radiant wiUi smiles. In fifteen minutes her comely face was bedaub- ss^J^lSP-Virs^^jEri^^jISf^^l VAR WBSV. the peculiar insti- itay became vel-y go to Nevada. I and his family be- ' to get away while sing by stage the edions one. Gov. he west and enter- travels and hair Indians of these Bannocks had be- ecessaty to take a down. We start- 1 traveled North- Indians in these Ins and have their if ormon guide and rstood that Brig- 17. ■ 98 and made pres- I. They received lion. -Wo gave a she received with »n we, offered her ores beoaDoe ani- mt wiUi smiles. f face WM bedaab- .-.^--ij^^Ji AN INDIAN WAB DANOB. 9& ed with it and herbeanty greatly heightened in her own estimatioif. After tho treaty was con- cluded we woundup with an Inflian war dance. On a slight elevation sat the Chiefs and Medi- cine men, dressed In their robes of state. All the ornamentation known to savage men was brought into use. War paint, beads, shells, bones of animals and fishes, deerskin ornamented with beads and moccasins of the finest. The braves formed a ring around their head men and the musicians with bones, rude drums and a sort of triangle, began the march. Bound and round they circled, growing more and more excited with the exercise and noise until the vary heavens were rent with their fiendish yells and cries. Ever and anon they would set up the war- ■ whoop and then all would join hands and sudden- ly fall prqptrato on the ground. We were only too happy when the ball broke up and gladly escaped from the hospitality of our entertainers. While on this trip we visited a wonderful cave. A strong current of air swept through the cave with dirge-like sound resembling the . lutio of an JSoliuk harp. . We lighted onr torches and entered the subtemmean passage. The torches were lighted and we walked through the dust of ages of about five hundred years. A ^wnin|; chasm opened at our feel Lighte ^^i^^^^l1?5« ^? ? :; ^ ^*r r j|^y gy^?f^ i::; ^^ ^ ^ ^^ 94 AOYSNTUBXa UT THX FAB WX8T. were lowered, steps were hewn in the solid rock now seen winding in a spiral fbrm. We prepw- ed to descend. Turning to the right at the bottom of the stairs the sight that now greeted the vis- ion was -esplendent with beautj. The purest stalactites of crystalized carbonate of iime hnng from the ceiling. Wreatfis of pink colored sul- phates of lime, qnartz and spar, crystals studding the sides; their bdanties made ns feel that we were in the fairies' realm. The melody which had stmek our ears at the entrance had subdued and now resembled the distant murmur of a symphony of Mendelssohn executed on some grand organ. "This was soon succeeded by unearthly yells, interrupted irom time to time by a mocking laugh in a deep bass, such sounds and yells as one might expect to hear in Satan's dominions.^. Somewhat ttarlled with w]iat we saw and heard, we entered an apartment resplendent with beauty. Stalactites '^ hanging fVom the roof fully fifty feet from the floor and stalagmites running up to meet them half way, gave the vast chamber the appearance of an al- abaster Cathedral with, its tiers of columns in regular order, connected by wreaths from oolnmn to column. In the distance we had discovered what we tboa^^ht was a mMS of curious quarts oiyatals^ ittijstU Jif^rii4-il lafeij .w i*.-Jaw\«-li!»i,y ^7!*W5^I ,*l'" IW4^f«l»?»^(«f"W!|W»^w»^5^>i^\y»;j». w^ FAB WX8T. in the solid rock rm. We propw- ight at tlie bottom 7 greeted the vis- atj. The pur^bt late of ]ime hnng pink colored buI- orystalB studding ns feel that we tk our ears at the 7 resembled the rot Mendelssohn . *ThiB was soon interrupted irom ^h in a deep bass, ght expect to hear iiat starred with sred an apartment ilactites * hanging Dm the floor and k them half way, earanoe of an ai- rs of columns in atiiB from oolomn covered what we B ^narts o^tals^ THB ENOBANT£I> OAVX. 95 but on approaching it we saw that it was a living spring jutting from tho floor and rising to a height of five feet then parting in the center to fall in a thousand little streams and disappear- ing forever. As we stood in mute amazement gaz- ing at this beautiful sight a huge animal sprang from his lair and scattered na in every direction. The report of a dozen revolvers vibrated to the unknown depths and some of the fi«gile forma- tions on the ceiling fell to the floor. The concussion put out the lights and we grop- ed our way back to the entrance. On our way we found a mognificent mountain lion, eleven feet from tip to tip, the monster which a few moments before had thrown our party into such confusion at the crystal fountain. After an exceedingly fa- tiguing ascent we again reached the upper air and were satisfied to remain on top of ground for fiome time afterward." With good company and well tr^^ned sfeeds our journey passed very pleasantly^ We were now approaching the Sierra Nevada Range so called because its sides and tops are covered with perpetual Snow. We dashed along dose to the edge of precipices one thousand feet bdow us and one miss step of our horses would have launched us into eternity in an instant of time. •Jhis proximity to danger ii very exciting and .Ml 3^^f ■£M-''^s 96 AOVBNTORKS IN THK FAB WXST. seemed rather to increase than dininish the plea- sure of the ride. We arrived safely a* Oarson City on sohednle time and I fonndmy good oonsin ready^o raoeive me with open arms." ' What befell Miss Julia in her home in the Sierras muf l be reserved to ^ another chapter. w<^ ft7««!W^«apty,-.iny^5CTgE-r 5BC,.^ y-'j ;MHi v-ty ' m AS WBST. Diniih the plea- [tj on lohedQle ntAjJbo receive fell Miss Julia be reeerved to OEAPTEBZL SAinfTIBniOS ABOUND THX HOLT OITT. There it no more beaotifnl place than Salt Lake City. It ia in a lovely valley with benehea rising on three sides of it and a fertile plain opening away to the sonth, throngU which the Jordan winds its silvery way, giving life and beauty in ito coarse. The City is watered by irrigation, tlie water being brought in ditches, principally, from City Creek. Without tl»i's ar- tificlal plan of watering the gardens and fields, this valley would forever remain a barren waste; with it, the *'The wilderness is made to rejoice and blossom as the rose." little rivnleU are carried along every street and the cotton-wood famishes ample shade. Imagine then the City, with singing rOIa, Ipvely sliade, blooming gardens and sweet*8eent- 98 ▲DTBVtDBU nr TBI FAB WSBT. ed orehardt of peach, plnm, aprioot and pear traes, and over all the clear ranlt of heaven with- ont dond or mist, and away in the distance the snow-capped monntains whence come theoool- ing blazes and eanse the nights to be refreshing, thongh the d»y may be oppressive. This is the most p«irfeot dimate on the oontinont The air is pertiMtly dry, the stars seem bright- er and more nnmerons and the bine vanlt of heaven sewns ten times hi^er and purer, than in other dimes. Let ns take a stroll around the Oitj and got acquainted with it, and the people. Here we are at Temple Block, in the center of the Oity. We have teome upon a 'street foil of stores. Enormous stocks of merchandise are yearly im- ported across the plains, and fortunes are rapidly accumulated. On Temple Block, is the Taber- nade and here is where the Grand Temple is to be.. When it is finished and consecrated, Jesus Ohrist is to oome again and to take up his abode h«re and< confer degrees on the Saints. Such is thdr fiinatioal bdieC To the right of this, is a very pretty house, occupied by the five widows of the late Jedediah M. Orant, one of Brigham's Counsdors. A large barradc looking house, is tenanted 1>y £cra T. Benson and his four ladies. A ^'i'lA.A'l^^.'s.^fJxiaSM.-^jt.^ ^'!^ i i^yiyro^wi.' j;;..?j.fym. i.V<'.M,..!».l,;ll|p!Jll|lli^^^» iK WMT. trioot and peu* of heaven with- he distance the come theoool> bo be refreshing, ▼e. This i* the inbnt ITS leem bright* B bine vault of and purer, than lie Oitj and got loplo. Here we Iter of the City. i fall of stores, e are yearly im- innes are rapidly k, is the Taber- Ad Temple is to nseorated, Jesas ike op his abode Saints. Such is 7 pretty house, he late Jedediah unselors. », is feUanted t>y adiea. A mean TBI GRAND KABUL M looking house to the west, by F^Iey p. p^u and his nine wives. In that long dirty row of single rooms, half hidden by a beautiful garden and orchard, lives Dr. Richards and his deven consorts. Wilford Woodruff and five wive^re- side in another large house sUU further west Orson Pratt, the Emerson of Mormonism, and his five wives live near by in a retired country looking house. All these are "Apoetles," and their names are inseparaUe from Mormon His. tory. Xooking towards the north., we eepy a whole block covered with houses, bamB, orchards and gardens. Here, with his eighteen or twenty •families, dwells Heber 0. Kimball, First Conn- selor toEiigham Young, undone of the most sensual, gioss and profane men that ever dis- graced a eommunity. Strange scenes disturb the seeming serenity of this Mormon Paradise. Passing these, we arrive at the Gbasd Haxqc, «Th» Liok Hotob," in which many of the Pboeh- kt's wives reside. This is a threestdried building, with peaked gable, and narrow pointed Ctothic roof and cost thj owner $80,000. But for the good managvnent of Bro. Brigw ham, it would have cost more, for when it waa ready to shingle, the Prophet had a revelation £Aa&iiAadis2&i " ' .f-' « ' »*,; ig ' .."">,' ' II I — t*^"^*— »r'ig'*w^ -" ; >T ' -' ' ' "■"V ' - ' ^i 100 ADVIirTURES Iir THS TAB WUT. to the effect that the carpenters shonld "Shingle the Lion House in tlie name of the Lord and by the authority of the H0I7 Priesthood." A large lion carved in stone, is placed upon a pillared portico in front of the edifice, "resting, hot watchful," emblematic of Brigham, who la call> ad the "Lion of the Lord." Pap sing a row of neat oiOioes we arrive at the Mansion, a large handsome bnildlng, excellently boilt and dasslingly white. It is balconied from ground to foof ; on the top is an observatory, snrmonnting which, is a bee hive, the Mormon symbol of industry. Eastward still and further bads from the street, stands the school-bouse for the Toung family, and further to the right, stands the "White House," occupied by Mrs. Yonqg, the first wife, and her children. It is a lonesome looking old ^pnse, the win> dows are small and ftr between; jnst such a honse as yon would imagine to be haunted. To the east, and connected with the Harem by a private paas^jge-way, is Brigham's general business office. This is a large room with three desks on either side; those to the left on enters ing, being appropriated to the oleAs of "Brig- ham Young, Trustee in Trust for the Church," and those to the right used by the clerks of ^B. Toong A Go." Still further east and oonnected f t^^. ^.,y. ^.i^f V,^.-'7^t >.-<-..^r.j»i4.-:.^ ,\ ^'„_ ,«-„,dL-^i.^-J *^..^U. .-iAw ,i/i^ ABWI8T. lioTiId "Shingle he Lord and by ood." A large ipon a pillared , "retting, but tin, who is call. re arH?e at the ing, excellently balconied frooa o obeeryatory, e, the Mormon till and further chool-house for ' to the right, tnpied by Mrs. Idren. ipnse, the win* i; jnst such a » hannted. ith the Harem sham's general >om with three } left on enter- eftg of "Brig- r the Chnrch," e clerkB of *B. and connected .Ji!il.i«|..J.|Mipilil mm^ MOBMOll DAKOM. 101 by apother paisago-way, i. the private office of BA^oionvu; the Prophet', own private bedroom. H6re,e he "veil," behind which, he recpivT. his "revelations." "^iveii He nsnally occnpi*. this room alone and when he wishes the company of one of hi. wivee. -end. a message to that effect. Whenhei..ick hedesignirtes one of them to attend npon him, ^ one being nsnally the reigning favorite. ' The^e with other smaller buildings, makeup the improvements on the Prophet's Block, and constitnte a .mall town in them^ve.. ' Struck with the fact that mo.t of the eligible property appear, to be In the hands of "thfau- ?lT ^ ""I r?""" °"'' ^-^1^ *o Social Hall. TUs is an adobe building 78x88 feet In this from Slfav'^^'r*' ^'^"*"'' representation, from Shakspeare's tragedies to the broadest far- ces, by a company of Mormon Amateurs. In Ihe Mormomi repudiate walt^e., maaourka. «AotJsches, «,d round dance. gene«llyXc«^t diey do not want their wive, and daught^ to be "so intimate with other men." ' reehaS'k-T'T^*"'*" '"^ °^^ «»Woned wel. are in high esteem, and a Mormon cenius h- iavented . "doable cotillion," giving twoT i^S^^, , s^S^iUX. .■•,->■.• '1 TT'^llTWWW ''j»."5-5Wi IM ADTBHTtTBlS IH tHX f AB WBSt. diet to «Mh gentlemftti, a ysry neoeiMrv arran|{e- ment as there are aboat three and one half of the fair mz, to one of the mascnline pertoaiion. The Ooancil House, a two storied bnilding 46 ft. sqnare, next attracts onr attention. It is nsed as a printing office and froinitis issued the great Mormon weekly newspaper, the organ of the Ohnrch, "The Deseret News." There is an observatory on tlie top of this building from whence we get a better view of the City tliao we have heretofore had. From hence we have the Oonrt House point- ed out to us, a large adobe structure, the seat of Mormon law and justice. Here the Territorial Legislature meets to draw the government ap- propriations, and immediately on its adjourn- ment, the Legislature of the "State of Deseret," meets to make the laws. The United States Gh>vttmment and its i>fficers are entirely ignored bgr the Mormons, and Brigham Toung and his hierardgr have fhll and ezdnsive control of ev- erything. The Arsenal, is a gloomy old pQe on the north hill overlooking the Oity. Here are stored all the fire-arms and ammunition of the "Nanvoo Legion," a military organisation formed before leaving the States and of which Daniel H. Wellt it Oommanderwin-ohieC This was the finrmidii* > -^l •"srj''''*"^-^-*!- ■' ■> . j^**> •^"^.f '* ■i.,'4M\^V^ ?€' vmim rAB WIST. and one half of iline pertoaiion. dbn{lding46ft. ion. It 18 Died it is issned the er, the organ of B." There is an building from the City titan we rt House point- jture, the seat of e the Territorial I government ap- on its adjourn- tate of Deseret," e United States I entirely ignored 1 Young and his ire control of er- pfle on the north ■eare stored all of the ^NauToo >n formed before Daniel H. Wellt ins the ionuiiitk- trttOtt^, m bU army of half dad, half starred ragamnfBns that whipped out our army under Johnson, sent by Buchanan to conquer the Mormons in 1867, which expedition cost our government twenty millions of dollars. Another notoble building is the Tithing office, • Urge spacious building, with cellars, stora- rooms and offices attached. Each person on entering the Mormon Church, is required to pay the tenth of his or her property to the Lord's serrants for "building up temples, or otherwise beanUfymg and adorning Zion, as they may be directed from on high." Having tithed their property, they must tithe their yearly income Iau'*'!!^"'* P?P^* *^" n»n . . , i ^^n i-^y- ■- ■''^■•^■' -»-'Ji^'-- ■ '^■.xl.'iv ,(Mj "»■«■■■• rAtt WMY. )righ«n's Oonii* onpnlaadfenak* k(«d tiM thtt cannol MMir«««M,afiiM !of nay eonM np M- a, ud that thtaia- ; oaoMd bythii oflbred up their This alUr wm this Buue bloodj being killed, ap- ihty by deeding f to the Ghnrch, gh to see that if ir, lie eonld hold aid be powerless, this law, •'Men >nt means. Now rill stny." , bnt we haye de- 1 say in passing, naole, and north with bonghs and «d for conference mmodating 8.000 TBI raMPLl. 105 persons. It is a siogtilar scene ^hen filled with well-dressed and earnest devotees, who listen with rapt attention to ntterances of their spirlt- nal leaders and take it all in &» gospel troth. In the north-west comer of this block is the Endowment honse, where the secret ordinances of Mormonism are administered. For a more complete description of the sink <»f iniquity, see chapter on Mormon Mysteries. On the eastern side of this tqnare, are the foundations for the famous Temple. They are of solid rock, and have already cost over a. mil. lion, in material and labor, more than tlie whole of the Nauvoo Temple when con^plete. It is ox- tremely doubtful whether this building will ever be finished, and many think it was never the intention of Brigham that it should be finished, because he knew that he could not carry out his promises made to the people, that Jesus CJhrist would re-appcarwhen the Temple was completed and Himself administer the endowments to his chosen people. We have now visited the greater part of the public buildings and have seen Salt Lake City as it appeared on a beautiful October duy, in the year of our Lord, 1862. -K5iJew.*«%i OHAFTEBZn. y-!" BAPFXNIKOS nr SALT LAKB OITT. From Mrs. Bnrlingame's Joamal. We are now in the midit of a poijgammii commnnity. The Monnon polygamitt has no HoMK. Some have their wives in small disoon- ^ccted hoases. Some have long low hoates and ^ taking a new wife, add a room to the row. Some have bnt one honse and crowd them all to> g»tlier,withoat regard to comfort, or even de- oeney. When Uiey live in difforent houses, the husband has to give each wife her turn to cook lor him and he honors their tables with his jwes- ence in rotation. Jealousies the most bitter, r»> proaches the most galling uid acrimony without end are the oonseqnenoet of the sliglitest p«rti> •li^. .>\^.'itiiJ.Ai^i»f,ii,iM»JX^.S ~ 9UmLata, 107 KB OITT. Joornal. f a poljgsmmii jgamist hM no n ■mall ditoon- low hontM and Dom to the row. owd them all to- rt, or even de- ent house*, the sr tnm to cook es with hit j»es- most hitter, re> rimonj without •ligliteat purtip It is impoMihIe for any man -to eqnany love Mveral women at the same time. The natare most in unison with his own, will most attract him. To feel partiality and not exhibit it, is unnatural, to exhibit it and have it past nnnoHc- ed by a jealous woman is impossible. Any bus • band might feel to kisH his wile gladly; to go round a table and kiss half a dozen is no joke. Every word, every look, every action has to be weighed, or else there is bitterness, and vituper- ation. Warmth of feeling, tenderness of attach- mont, is called by the worst of Mormon epithets -Gentilish." "Mto must value his wife no naore tban an;rthing else he baa committed to him, and be ready to give her up at any time the Lord calls on him," Said Brigbam one Sundav afternoon; and J. M. Grant followed the remark by saying, « If God, through his prophet, wants to give my women toany other man more wort^ than I am, there they are on the altar of sacrifice ; he can have tliem and do what he pleases with them." In spite of the constant effort to keep the women quiet they are disoontented and un- happy. The first wives are the most miserable. In one of Brigbam Tonng's sermons he said,— Now for my proposition; ft is mora partiea- larl V for my sisters. |£en say, My wife, though ■,y<^ti 106 ADVSMTUBtS IK Tttl fAS WlSf . &'*■ lAiS.. a moat excellent woman has not seen a happy day Rince I took mj second wife.* 'No, not a happy day for a year,' says one; and another has not seen a happy day for five year j. It is said that women are tied down and abased; that many are wading tlirongh a perfecst flood of tears. I wish my own women to understand that what I am going to say is for tliem as well as otJiers, and I want those who are here to tell their sisters, yes all the women of this com- mnnity. I am going to give you from this time to the eth day of October next, for reflection, that you may determine whether you wish to stay with your husbands or not, and then I am going to set every woman at liberty and* say to them, "Now go your way, my women with the rest; go your way." And my wives have got to do one of two things, Either round up- their shoulders to enduro the afllictions of this world, and live their religion, or they may leave, for I will not have them a- bout me. I will go into heaven alone, rather than have scratdiing and fighting around me. I will set all at liberty. *What, first wife, toot Yes, 1 will liberate you all. 1 know what my women will say; they will say,-' You 4sm have aa many wives ai^ou please, Brighamt' But I want to go somewhere and do something to get £l(» ^Ktl. &>-i:->:-.i-^. ■■<-■>»>•■«%. . ... u^iJ^^k^^i^^iM l':^fi fAB WlSf . seen a happy daj No, not a happj another has not . It is said that need; that many ood of tears, understand that them as well as are here to tell len of this com- m from this time or reflection, that wish to stay with 1 I am going to nd say to them, n wiUi the reat; »ne of two things, rs to endnre the re their religion, ot have them a- 'en alone, rather igaronndme. I , first wife, toot 1 know what my '* Yoa -can have nghamt' Bnt I omething to get BBOTHBB BHUBTUnV. 109 rid of the whiners." We were invited to spend the day with Broth- er Shnrtleff a regnlar old patriarch with five wives and twenty diildren. When dinner was readj we were seated in the places of honor to tlje right of the host and the first wife took her plaeo opposite her husband. The plural wives with their children were seated in their order the grown up sons and daughters of the first wife near their mother. There wore twenty-one per- sons at the table indnding Mr. Bnriingamo and myself. The patriach in a veiy feeling manner called down blessings on us andall mankind and* bnt for the knowledge that we were in a polyg- amic household we would have enjoyed our visit immensely. After dinner the youngest wife and favorite combed and brushed the patriarch's flowing white locks and seemed as fond of him as any new* made bride. We chHtted with the different wives, praised their children, walked around the ftrm and inspected the garden, orchard, cattle and grain, and truly the Lord had blessed thi« modern Abraham in his basket and in his store. When we were ready to depart Bro. Shurtleff loaded us down with apples, pears and peaehet < and with kind adieus to the five ICrs. Shurtleff, ttid a hearty hand shake from Bro. S. we stcgtped m Iki^idM^AmM'* ^feS: Pfsppi^ip no ADTBNTtBU Iff THB VAB WMT. into onr a«rriage and dro^e back to the Oity. In October, 1862, groA excitement preraile^ became the govcnittient was oending troopfl to Utah. The Mormoni looJced npon this as a men- aoe and (Httd that another " war" was imminent They dedared that the soldiers shoftld never cross the Jordan, bnt in spite of their threats, on a bri^t morning in October, Gol. Connor, with iiis command marched into and throngh Salt Lake Oity and established his «unp on the *'benoh'' about three miles eeat of the Gi^,and overlook- ingit The people we;ire made to believe that the new Qovemor and Judges had something to do with the coming of the troops and decided hostility was mani^ted towards them. Gov. Harding's message to the Legislature commented very severely on polygamy and aroused a great detd of feeling. Then a^ bill was sent on to Congress to enable the Federal officers to carry out the laws and to punish polygamy. This was the last straw that broke the camel's back and agreatindigna- Uon meeting was held in the Tabernacle. The Governor and Judges were denounced and thteat- ened and a committee appointed to invite them to leave the Territoiy- llireats of personal vio. lenoe were freely used and the situaticm was be- eoming anything bnt agreeabk. We were all >i-j£.^ik.i^ ik to the Oity. tement preraileii ending troopfl to pontlnsasamen- r" WM imminent boftlcl never eross eir threats, on a ol. Connor, with nd ibrongh Salt aponthe*'benoh''' it7,an4 overlook' eve that the new ithing to do with decided hoetility Gov. Harding's Bommented verjr Bed a great detd tt on to Coogress Barry out the laws ivas the last straw dagrealindigna- rabernacle. The nneed and threat- 1 to invite them I of personal vie litnaticm was he> e. We wera all ^,y>^lyi " ^^4 ^ P^J^ji9|piBp|^jL;p^^ ■COBIirO TBI OOTBBirOB. sitting qaietily one evening in the parlor of tiho Governor's honse, when we were startled by load cries and oaths ontoide, and in a moment more, miMilei and rotten eggs were being thrown in rapid snooession against the honse. Windows were broken and glus flew in every direction; they were mobbing the Governor's house. Ho let them alone until they got tired; he said that he eonld stand it if Brigham could fer the owner would have to repair the damages. After this we kept our house well guarded We had two six shooters, and Mr. Burlingame insisted oiimy learning how to use one of them, one double barrelled shot gun, one axe, one dob and several other weapons, offensive and defen- sive. The Mormons would loudly threaten to bang Mr. Burlingame as they passed the house, but we soon became acctistomed to their style and pad no attention to it Mr. B. went wh«3re he pleased, day and night, but keptJiis eyes open and his revolvers ready. We were warned and watched and surrounded by spies who were list- ening for eveiy word, to report to Brother Brir- ham. . Notwithstanding these unpleasant surround, ings, we aU like Salt Lake and greaU> enjoy our reridenoehere. We have aMiertained to our satis, ihotioii that the l^ormons are eoihunda and when -^"Tf-V ▲STXITTUBBS nr THS TAB WB8T. tbey find xre are not afraid of them thcjwill let m alone. The Gavaliy at Gamp Donglaa had a review a few days ago and came down pretty near tlie City, and the people came running to ns frightened half to death thinlcing they were g6- ing to be attndced. The Mormon leaders have forbidden their wivet and danghten to oomeand ■ee ni to we have to lec^ oor aoeiety at Gamp DongKa. ^'fiik ^.mmmm m I TAB WB8T. them thej will let ip Dongliw had « I down pretty netr B rnnning to ns Qg thej were g6- non leader* have htera tooomeand •oeiety at Gamp GEAFTEBXIII UFS AT OAHP DOnOLAS. . From Mrs. Corliogame'a JonrnaL There are no more gay and hospitable people, than the Military. About fifteen of the offieera stationed at Camp Donglas had brought their ftmilies. Honses were bnil^ and thongh rude, were made very home-lik«, and comfortable. Gen. Connor's residence wasqnite aristocratio and pretentions. Snrgeon Beid and lady, were also hoasod very comfortably. Gapi McLean and Madam, entertained handsomely. Gapt Hoyt and hit lovely wife wore good and kind. Mrs. JRjBid, an accomplished lady born in the Bermuda Islands, of English parent^ (her fiuh- erwat Governor General of the Islands,) was as kind to me and mine, as if she had been my sia- ^f She had broaght on her carriage and lionet "-^*'Mk ^s^^^^ Jt 'i^.?V''.i:6>i:^: 5^Rij isiiipwf? 114 ▲DYBVTUB18 XH THB TAB WIW. sA- from Oalifornl* and seareely a w«ek pMsed that we did not go ont prospecting, or viiiting some place of inte]:est in Uw neighborhood of the Citj. One fine morning, we were off to visit Oreit Salt Lake. We passed Uot Springs where the water would boil an eggj and eroseed the sandy plain on a gradoal descent to the Lake which is surrounded by long stretches of baked and crack- ed soil, over wUdi is ' an inoruBtation of das- sling salt crystals. The water of Salt Lake, is the strongest natural brine in the world, holding in solution, over 22 per. cent of different salts. Its dark, sluggish waves forcibly remind the gaser, of the Dead Sea, and were it not that this is 4.200 feet abotb, and that 1.000 feet nLow the level of the Ocean; this locked in by iur* rounding mountains, while that rolls over the '^cities of the plain," it would be easy to fimey one self away in Palestine and looking on that scene of human cramption, decay and deso- lation. After partaking of a smnptuous lunch, several of the party, attempted to tskeaswim in the Lake. We could nather sink nor swim dud were pretty uiuoh in the condition of the man who put on cork shoes when going in to' bathe. fopui of us were so qnwise us t^ |iavt onf ^k mmM'^^iliMs ^ k iM rABWlffBi w«ek pMMd thftt or viiiting loine {hborhood of tko off to Tiiit Grait prings whert tho croseed the sandy he Lake which if ' baked and erack* irnstation of daa- r of Salt Lake, ia he world, holding of different aalta. aibly remind the ire it not that thia 1.000 feet mum locked in byrar* ▲T rolla orer the be easy to fimey d looking on that decay and deso- onaInneh,aeveraI ke a swim in the lor swim and were of the man who in to' bathe. > US t9 |»Tt OHf ■wmmo or 8alt lamm. 115 months open and the snrf dashed the salt water into them, and so strangled us, that we did not reeoTcr onr eqailibrinm for sometime. : We de- cided that swimming in Salt Lake was not a success, and on coming ont, we found onrselres - in the condition of Lot's wife to all outward ap- pearances. Mrs. Reid said that the next time she went to Salt Lake, she should bsep on the .outside of it, and not get it on the outside of her. Before starting for home, we ▼isited a cave near by, said to have been the rendesvous and grave of aimnd of Indian warriors. They were fleeing from their victorious enemies, when they espied this cave and, unfortunately, sought it for safety. The victors guarded its entrance care- fully, allowing none to escape. All died ^m starvation and their bones lie bleaching in this desert cave. The sensations produced by this dreadful sight, csat a damper over the remainder of our visit As winter approaches, everything assumes an ab of gayety abput the Gamp. Preparations' are on foot for a New Tear's Ball. We ara all looking forward to the event, with,mnch pleas- ure. Last week, one fiYie morning, Mrs. Capt Me Lean sent* down horses **all saddled and i^idledi" and requested our presence fit br««|pt ^f^ ' 'g ' ^l*« ' .'FM f yftf:i i ;JlL%ff^^W"*«B 116 ADyufnmis oi thb fab wnr. ;'4. m fttt. We hutily prepared ovnelTQi and monnt- ing our Bteedf, rode up to the Camp. Breakfast not being ready, several of the party proposed a ride up the Canon as an appetizer. We started in gay spirits np Emigration Creek and the ride was truly delightful. The birds were singing sweetly in the tree^tops of cotton- wood, pine and hemlock, the water of the Creek dashed over little precipii ~ and dancing joyous- ly in the sunlight, fell from height to height, making many pictaresque little falls. The nir was cool and debdous, and so pure that we telt as much exhilcrated by it as if we had been taking laughing gas. Our horses also felt it and were difficult to manage. After a glorious ride, we returned to a breakfast fit for a king and we did it ample justice. We are here 4.200 feet above the level of the Occiu. From the tops, of these mountains, we had Uiarine shells lu'ought to ub, showing con- duaively, that at some period of time. Old Ocean rolled over the tops of these mountains. Truly this is a land of wonders! * ' New Tear's Eve came at last and with it, the grand ball. The Hall was draped with ever- greens, and the start and stripes floated over al^ assuring us that we were under the proteotiom qt the freest government mi ^arth. i'l>.**'*»,*feiJnV>r.'- **''*%**.>, .*: m^^mmTumi^. WAMWWn, »!▼<)• and monnt- amp. BreakfMt party propoaed a icer. !mi(p«tion Creek tful. The birds e-topa of cotton- iter of the Greek dancing jojons- leight to height, e falls. The nir pnre that we 1 if we had been M also felt it and ' a glorioQs ride, or a king and we the level of the ) monntaioR, we IB, showing con- time, Old Ocean >nntains. Tmly and with it, the iped with ertr- I floated over al^ > the proteotiom rth. |IW|iliPPi|AfAp4fiy^||>p TBI MIUTABT BALI. 117 What a contrast between this assembly and the Mormon anniversary that wo attended last snmmerl The Military oiHeers with their wires, the Federal officers and their families, and the Gentile residents of Salt Lake City made op the company. Not a man but would have drawn his sword in defense of his wife or sweet-heart, not a man bnt wonld have scorned a polygamist, and wonld have resented any attention from one, to his wife. These were the brave and noble •one of California who were ready at any and all times to go to the front and do battle for the Union, but who were kept here to see that the Mormons did not inflato the minds of the In- dians and cause an outbreak while the Union was in danger. The ball was opened by a grand quadrille, in which Governor Harding, General Connor, Jodg. es Burlingame and Drave participated. After this, tlie daneing was confined principally to the younger members of the company. Tlie mmu was elegant and costly, and the festivities con- tinned into the wee sma* hours. We remained until the next morning and after breakfast, wit- nessed a most beautiful sight from the top of the Oamp Observatory, via; the valley of the Great Salt lake in the distance, and the Oquirrh Kange beyond. The sun shone down npon rhe Pi S iff^^yi ' ffJ^n i ^t^PfffPil^ ADVUff IJftlfe l» taa f Aft WMf. whole and lighted np the mountain pedn with molten gold, while the snow-capped monntaini •liarkled like dianionde as the enn disiolTed the rajs of light into all the colors of the ralnhow. We returned to onr home in the Oity, thankful that we were under the protecting care of the noble officers and meil of Camp Douglaa. Everything that the/ can do. is done to make onr stay here, pleasant and profitable. Oen. Connor has been very kind to the poor among the Mormons, often sending them flour and provisions. The Apostates would have been out off '*root and branch," if the troops had not been here. The Morrisites #ere starved, burn- ed out, beaten and murdered before the army came in, but now, the Mormons dare not touch tliom. They will not employ them to do any kind of work and consequently, they hare no way of living; Brigham through the law of con seeration having possessed himself of moat of their property. The troops are In the Gity a great deal, going beck and forth as much as they please, much against the wishes of the leaders. They are creating great dissatisfaction amf their honse, so 17 eloaelj, bnt I ilangand so fluent ke a oortain other Ml tlie rmj eleet iiiiC-. ii Thej shoired me the house aboro stairs bnt with all my hints about the cellar I could not induce them to take me down there. While rumag- ing aronnd the kitchen I hear a joung child 017. Looking at the old Udy I as much as said, 'that cannot be yours.' She nndentood me and she carelesely |«marked, "it is my husband's by his second wife." "Where is it" I said. "O, down there," pointing to the oelUur way; "let her be- have herself next time." My suspicions were folly confirmed when I heard a weak Toice call ont, "I am so faint, can't I hare a cup of teaf **No" growled the old woman «jon dontdeswve it" I could get but littie ont of the old woman, CKcept that the woman had been refractory and was there to be punished. I went ont burning with anger, bnt snppressingit as much as possible. I called into a neighbor's honse and there learned the dreadful truth. This old pair of ghouls had come over from England tome two years ago^ bringing with them one of the many foolish young girls that are inveigled into Hormonism by the hellish arts of Mormon "Elders.^* After being in Utah a few months she was made ao- qnainted with celestial law and told that she must be sealed to the old man. Sha rebelled •od ealled in her brother to aid her. He wml 4a&t-.... 'rX'V-'-'-^'^ Wy. 122 ADYxirTtoRxa nr ttas tAE irss*. to Brigham about it but he aaid it wm only a . whim and she would soon get orer it Aooordiogljr she was taken to the Endowment House and tiiere sealed to the old man. AiUr this they were voy cruel to her aijd treated her worse dian a plantation slave. She was made to do all the work in the house and also work in the field. She was starred and beaten and abused in all the .brutal ways that a brutal man can in- vent IThen her haby was but three days old this fiend in human shape renewed his abuse and when the poor, feeble, suffering creature protested, he dragged her from her bed by the hair of her head, and throw her down into the damp cellar on a little heap of straw. As soon as she could muster strength she climbed up the stairs tnd then he cba^vkd bze xv ram anxAx. This neighbor took her food and drink and put it through the grated window to her. It is need- less to wi'di that she is insane from eruelfy and want and that Brigham has cent for her Wothw to come and take her down South. He fearp the ''Gentiles" will get hold of it, to my If oraion '^ister'* says. I came home with a heavy heart resolved to do something to help them poor women if possiUe. On my way hoiiaie I stepped in to « miUiinij •tore to look at some Imuwti. Vsm lad|y la~ -£■*" i:^:-^,^ .sks tAEinst. tot MOST ttAVi otm. m id it WM only* orer it to the Endowment old mux. Aftnr ireqd treated her . She WM madft ) and also work in beaten and abused mtal man can in> at three dayt old mewed his abase infferinK creatnre m her bed by the sr down into the ' straw. As soon lie climbed np the ut nr TBBcaaXtAM. id drink and pnt o her. It is need- from ontelty and it for her Wother ith. Heiearrthe r, io my Mormon ith a heavy heart bdp them poor in to « miUinory eharge asked me if I had come in with the last .emigration. I told her I had. •*Has yonr hns- band taken a second wife yet." I told her he had not "WeU" said she «he will have to do it, and yon had better pick out one that will suit yon and get him to take her." «0h, it is hard" said she, ''very hard; bnt no matter, we most bear.it, for it is a oorrecl principle and there is no salvation without it We had one, [meaning a plural wife,] but it was so hard both for ray husband and myself that wegave her up at the end of seren months. She had been a good servant, but as soun as she became a wife, she became in- solent, and told me she had as good a right to the house and things as I had and *yon know,' she said "that didn't suit very well. "But," oontinuec't she, **I wish we had kept her and I had borne everything, for we have got to. have one, and dont yon think it would be pleas- anter to have one yon had known ; than a Strang. «r I told her I thought it would be if it had to be done, but I hoptd mj unsband would not take one. She said, -He'll hate to do it, if y Oi Mormoninn. niedead eaahear thegoapd in apirit, and their frienda in Zire of tlw spirit of doninthoOelaitial men can mto their r heard the goepel, (pd in ipiriti and seiTe the ordinaO' menta to marr;f an : one are, salvation I fetvnbom, and adevotion <^eaife> themMlvia on the > ihdl qvaation the 111 pnrity of their motives, or the sineeritj of their heartfet It may be aslced **whj do tliey not fly when they jiwaken to their error and find that they have been doped and grossly deoeived." Fanatieiein may bo strong, bat selt-love is strong, or. Many would fly, bnt they are mothers, and they wonld have to desert their obildren. The mother's love often overcomes the wom- an'a shame. These Wbmen can be raspeoted in Utah, bnt not ont of it. Most of thom are poor and oonld not leave if they wonld. If they should attempt to leave with **Oentilea," the Mormons wonld follow thdm and their own livso and also the lives of their protectors wonld have to pay the penalty. Many a Gentile in these monntain regions and also many a Mormon saint lie in the brash or monntain oanyons with a pis- tol ball through their skulls, Ibr daring to inter- ibre fn Mormon domestio arrangmants. How "t>"V J-- -f.-*^-^'^, % ~.>. -^p-dTtfc,. --^ --Jt - ^ .. ■If l.|,i'-..U-X. .i I I ' » J i , ' t-Jr.4.PP S5 OHAPTER Xy. A '^BOBFKOTINO BXPSDITIOIT. From Mn. Bnrlingame's Jonraal. One day laat week a man oame to see Mr. Burlingaqae, and when I told him he had gone up to Montana with Governor Doty, he teemed a good deal diBappoiuted. I said if there is anything yon wonld like to say, I will tell Mr. B. when he returns and be will do anything he can tor yon. He hesitated a long time and then he said, "1 have something of importanoe to oommnttioate before I leave the Territory. Judge Bnrliitgame has been very kind to my people, (the Morrisitos) and I feci like doing something for him. Brigham has swindled me out of twenty thousand dollars and I mean to ■^^^fj .i..^|4ij^'i^''jj,^_pmj i ap4j. i ,ji- ' ^M 4ia!H|N i ii. ii iiin i .iu. A, .n, i ij i , ii.m,jpij| i „,, nZ 0'OI.OOK SBAW. 188 XT. >]IDITIOir. e's Jonraal. 1 eame to see Mr. him he had gone r Doty, he seemed I sdd if there is •J, IwiUtellMr. ill do anything he long time and then of importanoe to 10 Territory, n very kind to my I feci hke doing Q has swindled me ITS and I mean to g«t eren with him. He has sworn that the "Otntiles" shall not find the gold and I want to show him that he can't prevent it" I was by this time, thoroughly interested, and as he was going away in a few days. I asked him to tell me where the mines were. After a little delay, he took a paper and pencil, made a dia- gram and explained the route and told me i:'* I would get some reliable parties to go, he would meet us at Big Cotton Wood Greek, about seven miles firom the City. Mrs. Reid and I had prospected several Canyons and as Geu. Connor had left word for us to have men and convey- ances whenever we called for them, I sent word for her to beat my house, at six o'clock sharp, on Thursday morning, with provisions for three days and two of the best California miners in Camp. Accordingly juet as I was sipping my coflfee, and the hand was on the hour and minute, she drove up with an outfit for prospecting, of the most approved kind. We rode through Salt Lake Oily, much in the style of the middle ages, with outriders and retainers and all the applian- oes for camp life. When we arriyed at Big Cotton Wood Creek, we looked around but no Mr. W. was to be seen. I had ftared a* mneh for I knew how much these ' • '■'Z'XSiziSSS hJf'^T^ r' ^v: -^-^^r . ■C'T^^^^-Wy:^;^,^;^*?;*^- ;; ;. ; ^,,5;:^ '?:,^:.- 184 ▲OVSHTITBIS IR THB 9AB WMT. people dreMJ Brigham'e yengeanea Here ww a dilemma indeed, io I got ont my map and told Mn. Beid and Mn. McLean that I felt ■ore w oonld find the place and that I waa willing to go ahead if they were. They consented and on we went It was a very hot day, and we were oroM- . ing a aandy plain, devoid of water, for twenty miles. Onr mnles began, toward noon, to show signs of giving ont, and to make mattos wonw, our escort had taken another road, thinking that we were going to Little Oottonwood, where we had been a few days ago. Mnles will lie down and refiise to dse when very thirsty, and we looked every moment to see onrs do so. Every traveler carries a keg of wa- ter on these plains, sq we gave onrs to onr mnles, and coaxed them along as best we ooald. Fkes- ently, and when we least expected it, they began to prick np their ears and to go ftster. The dri- ver said, *'We are all right now, they smell water. We must be near the Caiiyv. - "il^-^ X VAB WMT. geanoe. Here wm it my m«p and told that I fdt sure we I was willing to go naented and on we and we were oroea- water, fortwnity rard noon, to diow ake matters worae, road, thinking that onwood, where we )fnse to dte when ery moment to aee irriea a keg of wa- onn to onr mnlea, iweeoiikL Fkea* oted it, thej h«gan o ftater. The dri- now, th^ emell e Oai^, and togetlMr wei ) onr oamp. The hemlnea, waaoat - iretom vntU kit wm warn silyiil 186 at night Meanwhile, Mxt. MoLean, who waa a first rate oook, prepared onr dinner and the prospeetors took their pans and went to work. Thej had not been gone long, when they return, ed and reported that thej had found <*pa7 dirt,** -^ and had washed np soTeral pans and got "the eolor.*' This greatly elated onr party and fis> ions of wealth floated before our wakefiil eyes ail night as we fought mnsqnitoes and bed-bngi in the oabin of the old Jaek Mormon. Some of ns became so di«gnsted that we made us a bed in an old covered wagon which stood in the yard. Morning came however, and with iV the problem of how to get the old man to show us the mines. Mrs. Beid offered him eonsid« arable money, and a share in the mines, and told Urn he should be protected by the miUtaiy. He said he should risk his life by going with us, -^fint" said he, <*I don't care much about lir- ing anywi^, so 1*11 go with you.". We got into the ambnhmee^ bright and early, and started up the mountain. After riding four or five mUes theway became too difficult for our mules even, and we prbioeeded ham Canyon Silver Mining Go.'' Thns were discovered to the "Gentiles," tht first mines in Utah; and accordingto present «i : pearances, there are no better mineral depos - in these mountains than <*The Bingham Oanyon ' Ifines." iMikiki^^i^i&LiUijM>i2k!iiii:^--j:X i'^sM^BiMi^ tABWm. "^'■^ ' '^^S)!;P)^w p iij" ' ^^.iji,.l ' !t,ij«^ t oopper and tH- ly predominating, d for its oopper lother ledge oom- contained a large xl up all we ooold irits to our amlm* iBsayed at Gamp be very rioh, and e ready to looate d; «The Yedetle ' and 'ption of the eon- traeting parties. They belioTe that unless mar- ried, the saved will not enjoy any "glory" in the next world; and if not married on earth, eannot be married afterward, therefore they "lUBBy lOB jti ' Miun rr.'* These mSiriages are always performed in their saored and seeiet Templd, in aaingnlar manner, and are ealled "Sealings.** 'm .^Mk,-:.. 'iumfj r rTi,'iM--?*ifiAj WWW^?TW' ADVMtnvKU nr thb waa wmt. The Mormons oonttently inydgh againit the lioentioiisneM of th« <*G«ntiloi," and extol po- lygamy M the cuie for this and all kindred arils, bnt, in fiict, these sealing ordinances are only a doak to oovw the grossest lioentionsness. A woman oomes to Salt Lake who oares little or nothing for her hnsband. Some of the <^Hesdft" take a ftncy to her and want to mar ;^ her. The position of the hnsband is aaoh that it would be impossible to get a divoroe, so she is sealed to her paramonrand still remains with her hna- band, the Mormons daiming all the dhildren by hme first hnsband, to belong to the sealed one in the Oelestial Kingdom. Henoe, no man is oer- tain of his dearest wife's virtne^ or his warmest friend's honor. Snq>ieion and jealousy, are the inevitable result It is very oommon for a wom- an to be married to one man for time and sealed to another for etemily. They also believe in salvation for their dead reUtives. Hnndreds* of devout and iknatically sinoere people are immersed in behalf of their dead relatives, males for men, and females tm women. But their salvation must be oonsnmp mated in the same manner as that of the livii^. «They will be nowhere," says KimUSl, *f^ the gloij df the dead, as well as the livings de- pends on the sice of their &miJies, these aooom- modating **piozies"j aiso baibb oniLDUEir fon TJUmUADii That these praetioes should be indulged in, under the sanction of religion, is infamous. It is a bitter satire on human purity and progress, a diluting and palpable proof of human de- prayitjr. Mueh has been said of the Mormon Endow- ment, and oaths are administered obli^ng the persons taking them to undeigo a violent and emel death if they reveal the ^'Mystery." The following drama wril give a very ocMnreet idea of this unique and significant allegory. THE ENDOWMSMT. DraauOb I tHm m . EbOHBiH, or Bud Ood, Brigluuu Tonne. JmoTAH, Heber C. Kimbdl. Jbscs, Daniel H; Wells.' MiCTim» ■■ t^f.-.*. . ^ »- Jaw;.), T "f TBT rTa i^r^?^'^''^'^^3F?!?!'ia^":''r ''9'Bi .•%A.. .. t.^v;'f„ati^l 144 ▲DTWTUUa a TBM VAB WMT. The nttto MTcnlplaae diipwrtcd." And in the air, *'the Earth, self-baluieed, on her center heogs." £ta «Let there be light." JKsnfl. "Hdll Holy light. OfBipring of Heaven, flnt bom." Elo. The light Ib good. Let darkneM flee into the ahadee of night, and light make np the day. MioB. Hvk 1 "the eelestial ohoira, when mei- ent Hght, exhaling first from darknesa, they be- hold,— birthday of Heaven and Earth; with joy and Bhoat, the hollow, universal orb they fill." Elo. **Let there be a firmament amid the wa- ters, and let it divide the waters from the wa- ters." Jm. "fiehold the firmament,— expanse of liquid, pnre, transparent, elemental air, difiEhsed in circuit to the uttermost convex; partition firm and sure, the waters underneath from those above dividing." Jsiua. The water still doth compass all the Earth, mouldiog all the plastic mass, and doth implMit, within her genial breast, the seeda of variona lite. Elo. '*Be gathered, now, je waters under Heaven, into one place and let dry land appear." Land, iSree from your prison-houee^ aiise^ and be ll^lil .'nTiaiM iil.ii|-|iBlWiiiiWn •'■#'"^''^ .ttel. ^'■v m ■parted." And In loed, on her oentor ^m" J ^, .1 .1 imm lit. Oflkpring of Let darkness flee light make np the A choirs, when on- darkness, they he- ld Earth; with joy raal orb they fill." ment amid Uie wa- iters from the wa- nent,— expanse of lentai air, difihsed convex; partition imeath from those h compass all the ic mass, and doth t, the seeds of je waters snder dry land appear." »nse^ aiiss^ and be TBI ■▲aiTH OBlAna l,Ji,*JI,J v^j^ m oaUedlarth. T« wmten,.-«»s. Kow,«lettlM Barth pot forth the rerdant grass, herb yielding seed, and fhiit-tree yielding fruit after her kind, whose Med is in herself, upon the Earth." Mich. Oh, sight snblime I The Earth, tlU now, barren and fruitless wm; "her universal face" now clothed in "pleasant green." List- en, ye Godsl The morning .stars, which in the vast expanse of Heaven, circle their rounds, to- gether sing. The sons of God, awift-winged angels, shout for joy. Elo. "Let there be lights, high in the ex- panse of Heaven, to divide the day fW)m the night; and let them be for signs, for seasons and for days, and circling years; and let them be for lights, as I ordain their office, in the Armament of Heaven, to give Ught on the Sartli." Two groat lights,— great for their use to man,— the greater to have rule by day, the less by night; the stars I also set in the high firmament, to il- Inminato the Earth, and rule the day in their vicissitude, and rule the night, and licht from darkness to divide." J»H. Behold, "the thousand, thonsahd stan^ that now appear, spangling the hemisphere," tiie luminaries bright, that rise and set, and crown the glory of the fourth new day. ftfl. "I^t the waten generate leptOe^ wi«h ^Aa^il^.^.V«i^}te^■,. - > J IM ADfiiTunt nr im fab ' »■•'' •pawD •bnnchmt; liTingMml; uid let fowl fly •bore the Enrth, with wing* ditplajed, on the open flrmemeiit of HeeTOO, and the greet whalee, 'ea4 eeoh ioal liTing, eeoh that creep*, end in the waten generate, and each bird of ite klndr-let eaeh be blewed;'* "be Arnltfnl, multiply, and in the leea and lakes, and running itreame, the wa> tan flU: and let the fowl be mnltiplied." Jnin. Let Heaven r«rjoiee, let Earth be glad, and' hail the dawning of the flftb new day. Ebo. Tbia is the sixth and last mom of or*' ation. Let every ereatnre forth, from his genial mother, eattle and creeping thing, and beast of eerth, eaeh of his Und. All, all is good, and pleasing in my si|Akt Jmm, '^Now Heaven in all her glory shines. Bsrth, in her rich attire, consummate, lovely, smiles; air, water, earth, fowl, flsh and beest are here, and yet there wants the master work of all yet done; a creature endued with reason, which areet may stipd, and sdf-admowledged, govern all the rest** EbO. "Let us make man, in our own image^ man in our similitude, and let them rule over the fish and fowl of sea and air, beast of the Add, and ovor all the earth, and every cree|rfng thin^ that creepe the ground." l^ou art area* tad mala and ftmalcb in the form and likeness of afefe^^: -:A^.i:M^^^:^kMSM:^^i. mrnimm FKff^r' ■T*? m »|p»ii mwMMwwn. • il; and let fowl fly • ditplajed, ohUm ndthegTMtwbalM, it erMp*, and in tht ird of its klnd«— l«t 1, mnltiply, and la Dg itreami, the w%- mnlti piled." », let Earth be flad, fifth new day. d laat mom of er*> rth, from hit genial thing, and beut of lII, all ia good, and til her glorj ahinea. onmmmate, lovely, r, flahandbeaatare I master work form; and by blowing into their CMMa, pretend to xyrify .hem. They ar apartment, their wives arr fcmed. They iu^ then eommanded to awake ano Uieir wives are introdnced to them; after which thev file bv twos into the gaiden. The fonr sides of this room are painted in im. itotion of tTMs, fiowers, birds, wild beasts, etc. The eeUing ia painted blnti, Jotted over with golden stars. In the center of it is the snn, a little fhrther on the moon, andaU around 'are the stars. In each comer is a Maeonic em- blem. In one comer is a compass, in another Oe sqaar^ the remaining two aro the level and the plnmb. O, tt « wst side of the room, nest '11 ff*'-' mm w'^w^j^i -i^' \'m^h^;,::^^lWK. 148 ADVXNTUBXS IN THC FAB WXSV. the door it a painted apple tree, and in the northeast part of the room, is a small woodra latar.] SCENE 111. Oabobr or Edbh. [SiUer Adav and Era, and Endowecw. Eyb. *'Well may we labor, still to dress this garden,— still to tend plant, herb and flower, onr pleasant task enjoined." ''Let ns divide onr la- bora," each where seemeth ^bod; and thns, as night draws on, onr task will be accomplished. Adam. ''Sole Eve, associate sole, to me be- yond compare, above all living creatures dearl A donbt possesses me, lest harm befall thee, ' severed from me; for thou knowest what hath been warned ns, what malicious foe envies onr happiness.*' EvK. "Offspring of heaven, and all Earth's Lord! That such an enemy we have, who seeks our rain, both by thee informed, and from the parting angel overhead; but that thou shouldst my firmness therefore doubt, to God or thee, be- cause we have a foe may tempt it, I expected not to hear." Adah. "Daughter of Ood and man, immor: tal Eve, — ibr such thou art; from sin and blame entire; I, from the influence of thy looks, re- ceive access in every virtue. Why shouldst not thou like sense within thee feel when I am pr«s- iS^^ir v-/^':. ■ ; ''!t*>ai^yi \ f ' k^ m g ifj^wm wi^f. .p;'«^;"#i'*;f;s?i^jp7^-l?JRModdes8 humane, reach then, and fredy taata" [Satan plucks the fruit and pcesents it Eve receives it, and after considerable hesitation,, tastes, and finally eats it Adam soon after en- ters.] Eva. "Hast thou not wondered at my sta; t Thee have I missed;" tm I have tasted of the tree to us forbidden, and such delight till now have never felt Taste thou, [ofRns him the fruit,] and be a Ood. fAdam stands amaied and sorrowful, drop- ping a garknd from his hand.] AoAJC. <«0 fidrest of Oreationl Somevursed fraud of enemy hath beguiled thee, and me with thee hath ruined; fbr with thee certain my »^riS.ay.iA---f&,.i: ^W-.ALi>!. at., f^^%^m^''-^ a' W-I-^'JM-W ' '■ ! ^ ' J^l^' ' WJ-J Wiq m 9AM WBST. oh tree in the gar- nit of this fair tree, 1 said, 'Ye shall not sh it, lest ye die.' ' and wisdom-giviDg I'ow I feel thy pow- k> diseem things in ways of highest a- e. Qneen of this ese rigid threats of Yonr tyrant mier y ye eat thereof, ye I from evil know. I, andfredy taste." 1 psesents it Eve derable hesitation,, dam soon after en- dered at my stay! have tasted of the sh delight till now a, [offers him the d sorrowfal, drop- tionl SomewiTsed I thee, and me with Be oertain mj f«o- nnasBPBiiT odbsbx 161 Intionistodie.** [Heeato.] Oh,frnitdelidoni, fit indeed for Gods. From ns withheld, lett be- ing Oods, we cease to obey onr tyrant I^rd. [They soon begin to see their tme condition. 91iey reproach each other! They discover their nakedness, make aprons* of fig-leaves, and wear them. The voice of Eloheim is heard in anoth- er pdrt of the garden.] £lo. "Adam, where srt thont Why bait then fled and hid thyself! What hast thou donet" AstAMt OLord, my Maker and Fkeserverl Thy voice I heard, when then didst walk amid the trees, bnt being naked, I did fear to see thy face. Oonfnsion dire and shame filled all mj sonL Elo. "Who told thee thoQ wast naked! Hut then then eaten of that tree, to thee forbidden!" Aiuii. The woman whom thon gaveat me did give this frnit nnto my lipsj and I did eat • £ix>. O woman, fair bat frail. Why haat thon done this deed of tin! EvB. «The serpent me begoiled, and I did eat" fihe serpent, abashed retires lo ••eelndad i^lMe.] £u>. Oome forth thon monster of inlmdty, and leoeive tl^ jost reward. '/M f H, ,'^^^^,.s^ 162 ADVXRTUBBB IN TH> VAB WIST. Satav. [aside] "Kow let the moantHina on me &I1, rather than brave His dire displeaevie.'' £u>. "Because thou hast done this, thou art aconrsed above all cattle, each beast of the field. Upon thy belljr crovelling thon shalt go, and dnst thou shalt eat, all ihe days of thy liie. Be- tween thee and the woman I will pat enmity and between thine and her seed: her seed shall bmise thy head, thon braise his heel." And thon, O Eve, thy sorrow I will greatly,mnltiply by thy conception: children thon shalt bring in sorrow forth, and to thy husband's will thine shall submit; he over thee shall rule." And thou, p Adam, ^^beoause thon hast hearkened to .the voice of thy wife, and eaten of the tree con- oeming which I charged thee^ wjing, *Thon shalt not eat thereof;' cnrsed is the ground for thy sake; thon in sorrow shalt eat thereof all the daya of thy life; thorns also and thistles it shalt bring thee forth unbid; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; in the sweat of thy fiuse shalt thon eat bread, till thou "return unto the ground; for thou out of the ground wast taken; know thy birth; for dust thou art^ and shalt to duat return." Euk (To Jehovah, Jesus,aad Michael.] «fie> hold Uie man is now become asone of ns, know- ing good fiom evil; and now, last he in Mnne ^^^smi^^4j^ > .t, « V . KjJ M' jfe . - ii i'.rtfi U C i. ' .w ^■a"wiA.T^„afAH^^ IB FAB WIST. t the monnUiiM on is dire displeasure." done this, thou art b beast of the field. thoQ shaltgo, and ys of thy liie. Be- I will pnt enmity, eed: her seed shdl 9 his heel." And 111 greatly.mnltiply thon shalt bring in sband's will thine shall rale." And 1 hast hearkened to iea of the tree oon- hee^ Mying) *Thon. i is the ground for lalt eat thereof all also and thistles it and thon shalt eat sweat of thy fiuse n 'retnm unto the [ground wast taken; Dart, and shalt to id Michael.] «fie- ksoneof QSyknoir- , Itithe in g^^^-!i'!?4^|j%4^i. i |y i ^ ..il'm ii ifJLi^^t lui i iijiiu !?^ ■yi's LAMBNT. 158 <.„&t.,ii.ir»nfAlMlfci unguarded hour put forth his hand, take of the tree of life, and live forever, we must forth from hence expel him." We wiU place from Eden eastward cherubims, and flaming sword, turning which way soever he may attempt an entrance. Adah. '*0 miserable ,of happy t Is this the end of this new, glorious world?— and me, so late the glory of that glory? Accursed of bless- ed, hide me from the face of God, whom to be- hold was once my height of happiness." Ev». "0 unexpected stroke, worse than of deathi Must 1 thus leave thee, Paradise?— thus leave thee native soiV-these happy walks and shades, fit haunt of Gods, where I had hoped to spend, quiet though sad, the respite of that day that must be mortal to us both ? O flowers ! that never will in other climate grow, my earliest visitation and my last at even, which I bied up with tender hand", from the flrst opening bud, and gave ye namesl Who now shall rear ye to the snn, or rank your tribes, Und water from the ambrosial fount? Thee, histly, nuptial bowerl by me adorned with what to sight or smell was sweetl From thee, how shall I part, and whith- er wander down into a world, to_iis obscure and wild? How shaU we breathe in other air, lew pure, accustomed to immortal fruitsP Bmk O man, thy oriee of penitence uO, woe w* IM ADvurruBM nr tbb vab wan. W have readied my «un. I will a plan unfold, obedience to which, rendered with deep hnpili- tj, •hell by degreee redeem end bring yon baek to Heaven. My holy priesthood I henceforth eatabliah up- on Earth. To those endowed with that hi^ calling, as onto me, shalt then in reverence bow. Their power rapreme^ rommands indispntablei in my stead, I appoint them nnto yon. Tbfj are to act henoeforth, as I myself [Here oaths of inviolable secrecy, witli the penalty of throat^ntting, are administered to the awe^tricken and intimidated neophytea. They are sworn to render implicit obedience to the priesthood, and to depend upon them for ev- erything; eepeoially not to tonch any woman unless given through the prieaihood. A sign, a grip, and a key- word are given to the endowees, and the Fnar Daeui ovthb Aib- omoFimrHooD is conferred.] Elo. You are now endowed with one law of purity, one key of truth, and one power of prieet- hood. Go forth into the wwld, ye fidlen onesi and seek for truth. Obey the voioe of Oodi and his holy priesthood, and I will send to Earth a ■Savior, that through fidth and obedience yon shall again inherit your loet estale^ and f^jdb eqjoy felie amlnroBial frnits in the odestial kiqf. j^iMMk^MAk'miLtMMM^M^^ •f*Si^XS't- \ }:jm.^\^ii\Mmi \ fkiMmi!'im>m '. BB t4B WIST, idll a plan unfold, d with deep hnpili- and bring yon badk seforth eatabliah np- ad with that high >n in reverenoe bow. oanda indiapntable» 1 nnto yon. Thigr ^selt I seoreey, with thtt re administered to nidated neophytea. iplioit obedience to i upon them for vr- tonch any woman eathood. • word are giten to !)i0BU ovTHB Aab- ] ed with one law oi >ne power of prieat- rld, ye fidlen oneai 9 Toioe of Ood and ill send to Earth a knd obedience yon eetota^ and i the odeatial Idsf* OHAUTT AKD BBIMSTOira. 166 dom of GkxL SCENE lY. Tm Wobud. [AMNKaB. ]SiUir Adam, Era, Endoweet, ud B&dMaat. TixoTHT Bboadbbiil I feel thd movement of the Spirit to speak unto thee. Thon knowest that the world is lost in sin and wickedness. But ye shonld '^resist not evil," bnt "overcome evil with jpxMl." «If a man take away thy eloak, give him thy coat also.'V Baise not thy hand to harm a feilow-oreatnre. *'Oharity snflbieth long and is kind!" See that no brother be in want; look ye after the widow and the fatherless. Dbaoon Smtth. Brethren and Sisters, ^I rise to address you a few words, founded upon the /oUowing passage of Scripture:— "And there shall be weeping and wailing, and gnashing of teeth." Oh, this is a fearful doom. Oh, ye sinners, hear. Iliere is a hdke which bnnw with fire and brimstone; you are on the very brink; do you not see thousands of the damned welter- ing in its burning waves? Yon are, as it were, on a greased pUnk, sUding, and sliding, as swift aa the wheels of time ean roll, down to this aw. fhl gulf. [Sisters begin to shriek and fidnt] ilee fh>m the wrath to eome.; fly to Jesns; dome tothemonmera- b«teh; cry mightily to God for help. Mm alona ean save you. Ooma^ -A'^. «W »»|ip.i ' .. ' Mvmj" '» i > 'i 'w ^ ' U" ' W IM AxyvnrruBBS dtthb fab wist. f'^ oome, oome to Jetiu. Brethren and tistera, •ing,— "Wh«n thall the gmUj wnl fiad rat?" etc. Pabsoh Pbabodt [speaking through hi» noae.] My dear hearerB, this is a fallen world. We are all in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniqnitj. Satan, the great enemy of mankind, iiever seeking onr destmction. Let ns close oar hearts against his wiles, and come to Jesus, and if we are of the elect, foreordained from be- fore the creation of the world, we shall be saved; and if not, we shall be lost. We can do nothing of ourselves. We are in the hands of a jost and wise God, who doeth all things well. In the language of the divine poet,— **If yoo can, if yon can't; If you will, if yoa won't; Toall be damned if yon dO| Ton'll be danmed if you don't." Let the brethren remember their covenants, and let them bring their offspring to the altar, and there consecrate them to God, through the ordinance of sprinkling; and if they are to be saved, they will be saved. Otherwise, though not a span long, they will go down to the bot- tomless pit Eldkb LoNor AOB. Brethren, — ^The subject of my discourse will be found in the following text: « Whom he did prede8tinate,"&& tii»!^K'';.'.i'.-.' I»^in,i if.:».. .jLX ji^j.Mt/^Hijeaeimm^^SxS.miimi&it^'' a L^ H.l -.o il " .IW|ll.l ■ ■»■■ SPSWRPi l^mHM [BVASWXST. thren and listen, I find rat?" etc through his nose.] en world. We are and in the bond of neiny of mankind, ion. Let ns close and come to Jesas, eordained from be- we shall be saved; We can do nothinf( lands of a jast and ^8 well, ine poet,— can't; I won't; if yon do, if you don't." r their covenants, ipring to the altar, God, through the if they are to be otherwise, though down to the bot- ti,— The subject of the following text: &0. TBI HOLT VATHSB. 167 iii&KaMiie»faiuaaiiim.m We learn from this,— Ist, That we are sinners. 2d, We need a Saviour. 8d, That we must be baptized by immersion. 4th, That we should exclude from the communion-table ali such as are not immersed. 6th, That many, are called, but few chosen. 6th, That those who are cho- sen will be saved, without their own action in the matter. 7th, That those who are not chosen will be damned, no matter what they do, in and of their own strength; and lastly, in order to have the least opportunity to be saved, you must join the Baptist Church. The Lord grant that many may embrace the truth as it is in Ohrist Jesus, and unite with "our church," and be saved. The brethren will aing,— "O, when ahall we see Jesos," Ac, Fathxb Bonivaob [with pages, robes, candles Ac.]. Tf Dmm laudamua. [They sing.] O Divine Queen of the skies, Holy Mother of God, to Thee we lift up our voices. Grant ns Thy di- vine intercession with Thy dear Son, that we, through His precious blood, may be made dean. Bless Thy believing children, make them faithfal to their Holy Fatlier the Pope, diligent in count- ing their beads, and saying their matins and vespers. O Holy Mother, keep them from all ■in; especially grant them grace to eat no meat 'j^^T^wW'tw^^ '^'^ mm^ m ^m^>vf ^ Jhi ■ ' mvgffS* V "T>r m ADTSirnmis nr tee vab wmt. P" Rl* on Friday, and we will ever adore and bleat Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Let the ehoir dng Avt Maria. BtntdieUe. [Bwin Satak. Satav. -GkHKl-moming, brethren. I love yon all; yon are my friends. I am gratified to find yon BO fidthfbl in assisting me to build np my kingdom, fiest assured yon shall bo rewarded. Ton shall be kings and princes when I sneeeed in setting np my throne npon the Earth. JMUr ApttUm Pnnt Jaxu and Jooir. Prkb. Why dost thon tempt the children of men, and He in wait to deoeivo them? Satah. "Lot me alone. What have 1 to do with thee," thon follower of Jesnsf I know thon hast .the holy priesthood of €k>d, — FftisB, Jijos, AHO JoHH, [all.] And in the name of the Lord Jesns Christ, and of the holy priesthood, fo command yon to depart from hence. • [The Deril foams, hisses, and mshes ont, chas- ed by the Apostle Peter.] J Am. My children, hearken now unto my voice. When in these last days God saw the lost condition of mankind, his heart was moyed with pity, and He sent with me Peter and John, and commanded us, saying, ''Qo ye to Earth, and. seek me a good man of the lineage of Jo> .'v-.J->kJa-'. — .^i^ i>.Vf TT 9 VAB WMT. lore and bleit Tlue, Amen. raria. MerudieUe. [BtUir Satah. «thren. I love yon \m gratified to find ne to build ap my shall bo rewarded. les when I sneeeed t the Earth. rxm Jaxu and Jooir. ipt the children of ro them? iVliat have 1 to do Df Jeensf I know 1 of God,— [all.] And in the let, and of the holj m to depart from • nd rashes oat, ohas* rken now anto my di^s God saw the \b heart was moved me Peter and John, •*Gto ye to Earth, the lineage of Jo- TBl raw PIOPHIT. 169 seph, who was carried away into Egypt, and of the lineage of the prophets, eren Joseph Smith." Bestore to him the lost priesthood. Bestow ap. on him the keys of power; make him Prophet, Seer, and Bevelator, and let him re-esUblish my oharch npon the Earth." Behold, this was done, and the same power and anthority has now de> scended from Joseph to Brigham. Hear >c him, the representative of God on Earth. Him rev. erence and obey, and ye shall advance toward the kingdom of Heaven. [An oath, penalty, the heart to be plnoked ont, with agonizing details, is administered. The at- n^oat seoreoy ia impressed, and the Swoho Dx- OXBBOVTHK Aaxohio PnoiTHooo ia conferred, with signs, grips, &c.] ACT 11. Bonn 1. [Enttr ApMHtB Pktbb, Jaiom, sad Johv. with «h« can- didates for sndowment. Pkizs. Dearly beloved, you are now in the way of salvation. Be faithful to each other, and all your brethren. Betray not the secret things of Zion to the ungodly gentiles. Think not with your own thoughts, but come to the priesthood. They are the mediators between God and man. Obey, without murmuring, whatever they com- mand, thongh it may seem to you unjust or un- reasonable. YonrhearUarenotsofUljaanotiflfld 180 AOTirrtint a vm vab wm. M to eiwUe jon to jndg* m to the merit of their •ott. jie ever reedy end willing to forteke fath- er ^r mother, hnsbend or wife, hooiet or lends, for the gld's kingdom on the Eerth. And more espe- dally, brethren, ee yon yalne yonr eternal salva- tion and temporal welfare, apeak no evil of the Lord's anointed. [An oath is now administered, with pardon- lars the most disgnsting and revolting. Anoth- er sign, key-word, and grip, are commnnicated, and the Fxan Duawut 09 ths MaunmDio FknHTHOoo is oonterred.] SUENB 11. • AVOTHKB BOOM WITH AN ALTAB Of TBI OUmB; OV TT THB BiBLK, BoOK OV MoBKON, ABD BoOK OV DOOTBINB AHD OoVBNAHTB. J^OVAH IB IBB BOOM ABI) ElOBXQI IB THB NBZT, LOOKIBO OB. ThB OABDIOATBS abb BABOBD BOUBD THB AliTAB. ThB AfOSTLBB ABB AUO FBBSBBT. PlTBB. Ton are now in a saved oondition, and acceptable in the sight of God. Yon are to enter on the work of the Lord, in truth and sin oerity. ''Behold now," saith the Lord, <*the wioked and nngudly gentiles; they have slain the Proph- et Joseph, persecuted the saints, and moeked at iftTJMlrtTff ■-Mt t i I Tiii M i V. ^ ji^ftv ^,f 'gj."^. .'M^Tft^aia^^ L>2ftLi fes *«»Wf9iBi^flliPfn|pi I to the merit of their ilHng to foriake fath- rife, hooMt or lends, the apbailding of h. And more espe- le your eternal eelve- ■peak no evil of the itered, with pertioii- i revolting. Anoth- », are commnnicated, V THB MaunmDic 1. • LTAB nvTBi cuurru; ' HOBMON, AKD BoOK m. J^ovAH nr rmt ■ NXZT, LooKnro OH. ■D BOUiro THB AliTAB. BKUST. i a saved oondition, of God. Yon are to >rd, in truth and sin I Lord, ^the wioked lave tlain the Proph- dntSi and moeked at mm , - ii ||in.i| i n iii f^immm ODIM OV OOBi. 161 f^^^tsms^'^l^ nj priesthood. . Tliarafore, O laiael, ariee in thy •treofth, gofiirth and revenge the wrongs of my people on this perverse gwaeration. Thcj have spilled the blood of the saints, and wasted thsir snUtanea Therefore let their blood be spiUed, and let their snbstanoe be wastsd." Lit the onrse of God rest on this nation and Government. Let wars and famine, and cruel p^tUenee overtake them, and let the Ohui«h of God, in its glory and power, rule over all the nations, and fill the whole earth. Therefore, brethren, be je vigilant; and let BO opportunity pass to vindioate the name of your God; and if you osymot do it, teaoh it 4o your ehildren. Let thmn take it f^om their mother's breast Teaoh it to them f^om your brf of death, and leave it for an inheritanoe, that aU people miqr know that the God of Israel has set His hand t6 gather Hiueople, and to d*. etroy the wicked fivrn off theTaoe of the earth. [Here another oath is administered, binding aw endowee to revenge the death of Joseph Smith on this generation ; to cherish constant en- mity toward the United States Government, do- ' ing all in his power for ita overthrow; to baiBe Its designs, to rafbse submission and renounce aU alliance, and to obey theehuoh authorities, and DO other. t- 'itfAiJ ,r 168 AVfBirTUBU lar THBVAm wwf. OnrsM tiiiB most frightfid, pendtiM ih« most barbaroiM. aooompftny the obligation, to add to its binding efficacy, and to ioBore eaereeji A. new aign, grip, Ac., eomplete the Ssoond Ox- enn or ran lluxmnEDBO Puvthood.] JoBV. Yon are the ehildran of the Most High, endned with powere and blessings. Toar robesof righteoosness, which yon most hence- forth wear, in token of jonr covenants, are on the mviig shonlder, and none bnt God's priest- hood ean set them right ^ [The robes are chang> ed to the other shonlder, and the candidates are •tntioned in a circle, aronnd the altar.] Pnmt. Little children, yon are now the cho- sen of GFod to carry on His mighty work, and H^ thki>ugh Hib servant, will tmoh joa how to pray, that yonr supplications may reach the eter- nal throne, and call down an immediate answer. I^eter kneels on his right knee, takes hold of the liaod of one of the standing brethren, all of whom are united i^ a £Hitastic intertwining ot hands, and prays slowly, all repeating his words after him:] "O, God, mler of the celestial world, we have ihia day taken npon onrselvfs eovonsnts and pewnrs from thy hand. Make ns fidthfnl to tikoM eovwiants; and if we ob^ not thy eom- WWda, kt tiiy encses deseend np(m onr heads. .Jissj ,- 1 the oaiididates are the altar.] on are now the oho- B mighty work, and ill tnush jon how to I majr reach the eter- i immediate answer, knee, takes hold of ling brethren, all of Btic intertwining ot repeating his words Btial world, we have ivea eoTonants and [ake US fidthfal to obqr not thy eftm- nd wpoa onr heada. f^^ ^^%fii^f > ,^Wim 'i ^Jf ' y ,, , f i.iHmM. .»}jpy^i„ii jftfp m,. m Make u fkiihfnl in Zion aild in the npbnilding of her ianse, aud at last leeeive ns into thy oe- lestid kingdom, with all the gifts, powers, and blessiugs this day pronounced upon the faithfnl in Inael. Amen. Pbtbb. Brethren, yon are now members of the holy orders of God's priesthood. Hence- forth yon are entitled to all the blessings and privileges of the same. ^ [The endowees, fitted for Heaven and celestial glory pass "behind the vail,»» a new name is whispered very softly and quickly toeaoh; oer. tain marks, resembling jthe Maaonic square and fiompaas, are cut in the unci sr garment, on the H't breast; also a similar one on the knee. 7Ae candidates are then ushered into the full iight and glory of the celestial kingdom. The bre^ren turn back to the vail, and admit their wives, whose garments are marked in a similar manner.] SOBNBm. TmiOwawuifKnreDOM. I» TaBOKNTKB OV TOIS APABlVKirr U AV ALTAB, NIOSLT OU8HIOIIXD, WTTH A OnsmOHID UBDOB TO ^NBKI, OTOW. Tips MBN KSifflL UPOH 0KB BIDB AMD THB WOinai TOOK m* OIKM, BSAOH BBOTHBB HOtDIKO T«B HAHD OF HU WIMt," AMO OF THB WOMAB TO WHOM HJE 18 TO BE SEALED, WITH TBB MMIABOHAL OBW. ThB CBBBMONT OB 81UUTO 2S 'rmhf^J'JS^'i'j'"". tv*' "xiP- f r""'*j7»-'sf«; MiWiL-W »!^!^?»^'^?;; 164 AOTBNTDRS8 UT. THB TAB WIST.' f\' fOB aTBRHITT THBN OOMMXHORS. £u>Bwx. phildren of Earth, yon have bsen redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, aod by the power of my Jioly priesthood. Yon havie been iaithihl nnto the end, and ahall now reoeive a crown of glory. Brother and Siater White and'Sister Brown, arise and receive your blesBings. Brother White, as I gave Eve nnto yonr father Adam, while he was yet pure and holy, so give I your wife nnto yon to be yonrt to all eternity. ^ Now Sister White, as Sarah the mother of the fidthfhi gave J^agar nnto Abraham, I command yon to give nnto yonr husband another wife, that he may be exalted in my Oeleetiai Kingdom. (The wife stands on the left of her husband, while die bride elect stands on hub left. ) ' Eio. Sister White, are yon willing to give this woman to your husband, to be his lawful and wedded wife, for time and eternity? If yon are, yon will maniiiest it by placing her right hand' within die right hand of your husband. (The right hands of the bridegroom and bride being thus joned, the wife takes her husband by the left arm as m the a^itude of walking. ) Eloheim contii^ues,— * I jour wife nnto the mother of the iham, I command tnd another wife, leleetial Kingdom, of her hagband, I HEB left. ) ' rilling to give this e his lawful and Qity? If yon are, igher right hand' husband. I^room and bride akes her husband tude of walking. ) , Brother White. t hand, to receive awful and wedded fBM wm*8 SAoairics. 165 J^fe, and yon to beher lawfiil and wedded hns- b«id, for time and for all eternity, with a cov. «Mt and promiw on your part, that yon will ftilfill all thelawe,ritesand oidinanoes pertaining to this holy matrimony, in the new and everlaaU mg eorenant, doing this in the pnsenoe of God wjids, and these witnes«», of yonr own bee will and choioef Bro. White. "Yes.*' Ho. Do yon Sister Brown, take Bro. White oy Uie right hand and give yourself to him to be his lawful and wedded wife, for time and all eternity, with a covenant and promise, on yonr part, that you will fulfill all the laws, rites, and ordinances pertaining to this holy matrimony, n Ae new wd everlasting 04>venant,-doing this In the presence of God, angels, and these wit- nesses, of your own free will and choice? Sister Brown. "Yes." Mo. In the name of the Lord Jesus Ohrist, and by the authority of the Holy Priesthood, I pronounce you legally and lawfully, husband and wile, tor time and all eternity; and I seal "Pjm you tiie blessing, of the holy'^mrrodlion, tion. oloUied with glory, immortality, and eternal lives; and I seal upon you the blessings of thrones and dominions, and prindpaUties, and powers, fi*Z j,j|iiljpmi|iMi«^^^^^ and «z»ltet* unlimited obedience to the church and treason against the country." StAEWMV. h the bleuii^ of md I Mj unto ygn, and repleniih die >7 Mid rajoioing in of the Lord Jeens. Iier with all other lew and ererlasting heads, and enjoin \j the authority of lame of the lather, lyGhoBt ApaaiL** a Innoh, and return bo hear a leotore by diolflBoheme. The uB are many of them nr. **The intention mlimited obedience liuBt the oouDtry." CHAPTER XYIL HXSTOBT or WOMAB. WooCAx ia looked upon and treated ly all heathen nations aa an inferior being, created for the oonvenienee and oomlbtt of man. According to the ancient Babbis, the rib which hsd been taken irom Adam, was laid down for a moment, end in that moment • monkey came ftnd stolo it, and ran oft with it, full speed. An Ansel pursued, and though not in league with the monkey, he could hate been no good angel- for Q^HTtahing him, he caught him by the tail brought ifc maliciously back, instead of the rib, and out of the tail was woman made. What be- asm* of the rib with which the monkey got dear off *wi8 stever to mortal known.' Tlw Huai^rittM think it in&mous to be got- ""§ K^JW.iV.'^.' 168 ADVUmmiB IXTHlfABWMr. ern«d bj • woman,— «nd when the oiown Ml to a ftaiul% they called her Kin«: Maiy infttead of Qaeen. Ariitotle oalla woman a monster, and Plato makei it a qaestion Whether she onght not to be ranked among the irrational creatares. 3tfahomet, too^ waa not the only person who has supposed that women hare no sonls. A- mong the A^hans, twelve young women were given as compensation for the slaughter of one mm. Six for cutting oif a hand, an ear, or a nose; thre»9 for breaking a tooth, and one for a wound of the Rcalp. By the laws of the Yene- tians, and oertain other Oriental people, the testimony of two women was equivalent to that of one man. According to the Brahmins, the widow who bums herself with the body of her husband, will, in her next state, be bom a male; but the widow ' who refuses to make the 8elf.*wrifioe, will never be anything better than a wom*n, let her be bora as often as she may. The Jew begins his public prayer with a thanks- giving to his Maker for not having made him a woman. The Moors do not all - women to en- ter theix' mosques or places of worship. MuMulmen hold that there is a separate pan. disc tor women, considering them unworthy to ml-. MfABwnr. >n ihe erown Ml to i^liarj inutmdot lonster, and Pkto the onght not to be ireatnres. e only person who ftTe no sooIb. A- onng women wei« B aUnghter of one ^and, an ear, or a oth, and one for a laws of the Yene- 9DtaI people, the equivalent to that I, the widow who her hnsband, will, de; bnt the widow ' aerifioe, will never Oman, let her be ayer with a thanks- iving. made him a lo" women to en- worship. is a separate para- hem unworthy to AtR4io Of worn. 169 t . ownpy die same ■■ the men, except sneli bean, tifbl women as are assigned to the male oconpants •• a reward for a virtuous and reUgio^s life on . eerth. "Sit not in the midst of women,'* said the •on of Siraeh, in his wisdom ; •'for from garments oometh a moth, and from women, wickedness." "It is a bad thing," said Augustine, «to look upon a woman, a worse to speak to her, and to touch her, worst of all." John Bnnyan thank- ed God that he had made him shy of the wom- en. "Thecommon salutation of women I abhor," said he, «their company alone, I cannot away with." "Look at the very name woman," says another author, "it evidently means woe to man, because by woman was woe brought into the wwM." The Turk does not ezdnde woman from his heaven, bat she is there only to minister to his passions and wants. She bears to his lips the golden goblet, filled with the nectar of the gods. The Indiaii^ hunter believes his squaw, as well M his fiiithAil dog, wiU boar him company to those shadowy hunting-grounds beyond the dark river. Among all these heathen and degraded nations, polygamy has prevailed. Among them all, wom- an has been but the sUve of the stronger sex. Her feelings have been outraged, her spirit 'h^bifk^i!J 'Pf^'^^PTfTWlf 170 ADTurrvftBs ur tbs fAft wm. onuhed, W heurt brohMi; or, which i» Btill wone, her ii«tor« hM'beoome imbratod and inauisible to all tb^iiner ftelings and nobler impnlMt of her MX. Foremost in the nrnkt of her opprenore stood Brighmn Tonng. Following in the foot ■tepe of Mohammed, he declared thai women hafe no M>nls,~-that they are not ratponaible be- ings, that they oannot mto thomaelTes, nor be Mved, eioept through man's intervention. To be saved, a woman mnst be sealed to a good man, —he ean save her; or, if he does not, her sins • will be npon his head, Under this system, wom- an was created expressly for the gloiy of man; hence the more women and children a man has, the more gloiy. This doctrine is openly imt forth in the most disgnsting form. fiaid Brigham, in a public diaoonrse, Sept fiOth, 185$,— "It is tbe doty o( €nry lifhtaoai nuui and wsomb, to pnpsN tiriMnuMdM for all tbe siiljiti they ou; hmoe if nif womevlMTe, I will go ud aeandiapoOien who will •bids tbo odMtial law, and let all I now hwro to wiMn they It may seem very strange, that so many wom- en are led into die snare .«f polygamy. The moat spedowi arguments are advinoed, and in- dnoements held oni^ by the wicked and design- m f Aft WMf. which is BtillwiHve, itod and iiiMiisible nobler impnlsM of at her oppreMon lowing in Uie foci- ilared th«t women not retponeible be- ^onuelTea, nor be intervention. To lied to a good man, does not, her aina • rthiasyatem, wom- the glory of man; liildren a man haa» t forth in the moat diaoonrse^ Sept. • num And mauB, to tte thqr ou; Imdm if fdt up olhen wliowiil m htsngftwbitn they iiatflo many worn, f polygamy. The advi^ioed, and in- ricked and deaign- VBB >IBL1 AltD POLYOAMT. 171 ing leaden of the Mormon Ohnroh, to blind and deceive nnsaspeotingand aimple-minded women. They ai:e told that "the lawe of Ghriatendom dif- fer widely from those of the other three fourths of the whole fiunily of man;" that they are the laws and practices of "a wicked and perverse generation," and differ also irom Che doctrines taoght in the Bible. It is a noticeable &ct that the Bible is only quoted on the sabjeot of po- lygamy. On all other topics, the books of li^or- monism are used. These being, as already .shown» adverse to their favorite institution, re- sort is had to the Old Testament Scriptures. Abraham is constantly cited as the great ez- empkr and pattern. It is urged that the family order observed by him is the order established among celestial beings, in the eelestial world. That God Banctioi|pd the practice, and ia himself a polygamist One of the most important innovationa ii|»ou the eatabliahed doctrines of the church, is in re- lation to tiie Godhead: In April, 1862, Brig- ham put fortii the startling doctrine that Adam is God, and to be recognized and honored aa auch t This announcement oreated some oonstemation among the Mormon theolo^^a, and «some of them had the courage to oppose it The foilow- iqgis the Bevelator^' own exposition of diis 172 ADVlirTCtIg tlr TBI VAS Wist. dootrmo? " "When th* Virgin Muy ooBMlved the ohUd Jmos, the FiUmt had btgottm him in hto own ItkeikM. He wee not begotten Iv the Hdjr OhoM. And who to the IVUhert ftl?*.^ -/'«**-e-«>bm«!r/ ud when he took e ««*««»oI«, It w«f begotten by hie Frther In heewn, aftor theMBemuner eethe tabemMleiof CUn,Abel, end the net of the eone and deogbtera of Adam end Bre. It to true thM theeeith WW orfftniied bj three dtottnot cbiwotei^ n«nel7t Bloheiai. YtJumh, mi Mioheel. [Adam;] theae three forming a quonun, aa In all heavenly bodlea. and In oiganlaed etoment serfecUy leofeaented In the Deity, aa Patber, Bon, and Holy Ohoat "Whan oar FMher Adam came into the garden oT Bdea heoame withaceketlalbody, andbroo^t Af. ^iMi^M tihm, with him. He helped to make and orgairfie tbto wrid. Heto Michael, theAichangel. the Ancient of Daya. »* Mr AOm- ami c<.r Otd, andtk$«. w «Mer brother, waabegol- tenlnthefleeh by the aame charaoter that wae In the mr. den of £den, and who to oar Fether In HeaTen." Mahomet is the great exemplar and prototype whom Brigham Tonng aimeS to imitate, and doi|btl«M he took from the Koran his ideas a- bont the deity of Adam. Thus in chapter two of the Koran, we have the following:— "And when we eald antothe angeb, • wonhlp Adam.' they ""Z?^*P^"™» •»»P»BbIto, [Lttclfir.Jwhorefnaed" That many virtnona and high-mindod women •hoidd infinitely prefer to nuite their fortunes to oim good man, rather than to have each a wicked husband who oonld bring her no exaJta- ■n ta. i:j^M^t^i»ti^^^i^i^^^^ ■»-2<.i^..MtA^,M%^,Atiap. FBI fJOL Wist. ived the child Jmos, th* wn liketeM. He wm not Lad who k th« FMhart |r/ and wkea he Uwk • I Father in he«T«D, after MOf Gain, Abel, and the Adam and Ere. . . ruiiMd bjr three dlstloot fahorah, and Michael, loram, at In all heavenly pwf ecUy lepfeaented in lyOhoat into the garden of Bden, Ibroni^t Af. ^wf^M make and orga^ie tbia lel. the Ancient of Daya. aider brother, waa begot- Bter that waa in the gar. nr in HeaTen." Qplar and prototype eel to imitate, and Koran his ideas a- JhxM in chapter two llowing: — - la, 'wonhip Adam,' they Ldoifer,] who refoaed." i||fh-mindod women nite their fortunes lan to have each a ring her no exalta- T,ppn|»*|.ii, III I . Ill iinii i,.li|"|.'..n,JI( HWPi Jacob's uwabd. 178 tion in another world. "Shall snoh yirtnons and innocent females, though thejr may be poor, and low in the scale of fortane*s partial smiles,— shall they be denied to ohooM the objects of their lovet Mast they, throngh the operation of hideously contracted laws, be rirtnally doom- ed to resort to infamons prostitution, entailing disease, infamy, and death upon themselres and their offsprir. or to marry an inferior grade ol corrupt, ar ons men,— debauchees, glutton*, drunkards, aud idlers,— or remain in perpetual celibacy, and frustrate the designs of their oiea- tion,^nd violate the first and foremost command' of God,r— to multiply and replenish the earth!" They are pointed to Jacob, also, who had ?- 7. eral wives, and who was the father of the twelve patriarchs, after whom all the tribes of Israel were named. From one of these wives, Ohri»» himself lineally descended. Various other in- stances are cited from the Jewish Scriptures,— especially the tact that the Lord gav unto J?8- vid some of the wives of Saul. "Hereby we learn that God himself ^ves mnny wives to those who are faithful, akd takes rmu awat from ^ TBAHsaBBBBOBs." The &ith of Abraham was in- " dorsed by Christ and his Apostles, and those who have the same faith are called fceirs of th.- promise. Hence an effort is made to bring the v«i 'M^iS^ASik' ,\ pigM'fifPf'P^^ .i y'.-^-f ''' ^"' ^ ■. - ' : "- ;K -; ABtrmnntM nr rma vab wmt. N«w TMtement also to the rapport of polyguny notwithstanding it it so pkinly oondemned in that volume. Indeed, it !■ onhlnihingly *aeert- ed that notonlj the Apostles, bat Ohrist b! nscdf practioed polygamyl ''The grand reason, ' < '^ J. M. Orant, one of the First Presidency, in h disoonrse delivered in the Tabernacle in GrMt Salt Lake Oity, '^why the gentiles and philoso- phers of that school penecnted Jesus Ohrist, was because he had so piany wivefl. There were Elisabeth and Mary, and a host of others, who followed him." To Abraham and Sarah was the pTY^mise made — "In thee and thy seed, shall all tlb n«. tions of the earth be blesscci " The sistera are called upon to follow the example of Sarah, and to give plural Wives tu their husbands, even as Sarah gave Hagar unto Abraham. "If yon snf- (er with her [SatahJ yon shall reign with her. Yon shall be heirs of the same promise, and crowned with glory in the celestial world." By these specious Rrgnments and tal^oods, are thousands lnn<. oxr to destruction. |j|^.a>,Afca^-*A^i:r^^ 's-v '':-"-f*'*i' WWR ■BfAB WMT. npport of polygamy ainly oondemned in nnbluthingly iatort- I, bat Ghrist hi'^Milf grand reasoo, ' ^if-M irst Protidonoy, in a Tabernacle in Ornat E^ntilea and pbiloao- onted Jeaoa Ohrist, r wiTe«. Tbere were host of others, who k was the promise led, shall all tUlh na- s<:i." The sistera are cample of Sarah, and ir husbands, even as raham. "If yon snf- hall reign with her. same promise, and lelestial world." ents and taloehoods, estraetion. SSSISSg^SfHSBSSSimsSPr IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I 1^128 |25 ■so ^^^ BI^B ^ US. 12.0 111 L25 i_U |L6 ■> Photographic Sciences Corporation as WiST MAIN STUfT WIBSTIR,N.Y. 14SM (716)172-4503 ,V ^. mmm mmmHtH '^ S' CIHM/ICMH Microfiche Series. 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When the Slders teach thisiiootrine at all to their new converts in other cotflTtries, they BMver tsaeh it to*nnbelieven, they lay gnat * . u^ll£Sf®^Ji^5/.i;,; Vejc' , 4l i ' J ■■\r;i^^1! 176 ▲DvuiTUBU nr thi fas wist. •treM upon the SMertion "that in no cue would anymtn beaUowed to take a leoond or third wife without the entire consent and approval of the first This statement, though false and de- ceptive, naturally silences the fears of many worn- en, by leading them to believe that their hus- bands could never enter polygsmy without their consent and approval. The theory is that when a HormOh wishes to take another wife, Brigham Young must have a: revelation that the Lor# desires the brother to extend his kingdom, and directs the patriarch to obtain the consent of the first wife to take an- other. Then he must get the consent of the parents or guardians of the bride elect, he must make love to the damsel herself, ||iowing her that in his devotion to Ood and for the upbuild- ing of His kingdom on Earth and in the Heav- ens, he desires to tidce her for a second wife that he may save her soul and make her a queen in the Oelestial Kingdom. In this he is presumed to obtain the acquiescence of the damsel herself. This is the theoiy. Should the "Lord" disap- prove, the suit is ended. A sister once resisted the attempt of her hus- band to take another wife and in her agony ez- claimed, 'woing aot, ride elect," »buid, she try heerens n she reriv- groom «Mr« ht, 80 loTely freely down take yon to I now gentle 1 wife when kppened that m about ten mott of her ■ily thiough le, now hers t ezoeptional >u would be ow inany in- }ryi partdoa- inuBLseoo. 179 They are not often allowed so much freedom as my friend, but are kept io uuder-gronnd and out of the way places, and when it can be done vafely, they are ^'disposed of" in snch a way as to give their husbands the least trouble, in other words, the Beyelation is obeyed to the letter and they are destroyed." ' My anger was by this time fijly roused and I said, *'I would never submit, I would fly to the desert before I would yield to such degradation.'* "Alas, my friend," said she, "that too, has been tried, but with nothing but disastrous results. I had a friend some years ago who tried to es- cape and her bones lie bleacliing on the sands of the desert 8he was a well educated, eneigetic Httle woman and had a son and daughter bom in England. She had loved and respected her hns« band very much and he had promised her that if she would come to "Zion" he would never go into polygamy. He was a good man and fully intended and desired to keep his word. One day President Toung sent for him and counsel- ed him to take a second wife, and when he plead his promise to his wife, the angry prophet said "I ci>mmand yon in the name of Israel's GUm), that ye do this thing, or judgment will be laid to the line and righteousness to the plummet and you shall be sheared down.** "^^^•■^^•^-^Mi^^ ■WMPPIIM, 1^^ ■<«HWIB" m ■ . Ill < i K>-- 180 ADTENTURB8 IN THB FAR WB8T. This threat oonld not be disregftrded by either HnsbMid or wjfe and theeeoond wife wa» brought home. With her entrance at the front door, peaoe, happiness Aid hope fled away, and the poor wife endured in silence as long as hninan nature could endure. Children came, and then the hnsband began to be cold and distant toward her. This broke her heart and she resolved to get away. One evening we were strolling about Emigration Square, and we stopped to talk with some of the emigrants. We learned that sever- al families, not liking th6 appearance of things, had resolved to go on to California apd were in- tending to join a party of Gentile emigrants at a distance of about one Imndred miles west of Salt Lake City. My friend resolved to go on with them. She gathered a few household goods as rapidly as possible and in the dead of night, conveyed them to the camp of the emigrants. Next morning, before day, they started. Noth- ing occurred during the first day to disturb them and they hoped that they were to be allowed to go away peaceably. Towards night of the seoond day, as they were traveling along in a narrow canyon, they were startled by the yells of Indians, as they supposed. Abont a down men armed to the teeth and dis- goiaed u Indians fell upon tliew defenoelefs i',-?A-<" ;^'i<*'-^feiM^' htkbt, i by either as brought root door, f, and the as hninan , and then ant toward ■esolved to Uing abont talk with that serer> of things, ad were in- aigrants at es west of )d to go on shold goods d of night, 1 emigrants. :ed. Noth- istnrb them I allowed to ts they were they were ly supposed. »th and dis- d0feiioele«« 'i $jm! 9if >^ ">i w^ f ?f9^i' f V^ eODB AND OODDBSSKS. 181 people and mnrdered them in oold blood. The children were brought back to Salt Lake Oity as well as all the property of the emigrants. These children remembered the horrible scene and told it to those who had them in charge.'" "This is too ontrageona to endure," I said. "Why do not the Mormon women rise bn xassi and make an appeal 1o Gongress to take up their de^ensef" "Oh," she replied, "although many Mormon women pine and die under polygamy, they are. as a rule, too firm in the faith to appeal to their enemies, as they call the "Oentiles." They would suffer deaUi itself if neoessaryl for their religion, and while they groan under polygamy, they believe in it." This seemed very strange and absurd to me, and I asked her to explain it She began by saying, '*Yoa know we acre all taught to believe that Gk>d has established his priesthood again upon earth, through Joseph Smith and that we are led as the children of^ Israel of old, hy direct divine revelation. We are taught tha^ ' hore are a plurality of €k>ds and a plurality oi' c^orlds, and that eaoh of these worlds has a Ood m rule ofvr it. JoMj^ has a world which will be peo- ]d«d by hii descendants and over which he will r«ign asQod. His wives will be Goddesses, and j,irA'^,;'Sp«i *i'ui'iisfej«*««i(Ea& -•iiifingfjfSTttiit ti-i ^P^!* TT '•" ■"/•»;.:;? ' 182 ADVIMTUBIS IN THB F4B WIST. ■■- * will eaeh rale her own deeeendwito under JoMph M head God. The sune is trae of Bro. Brig- ham, Bro. Heber and others in the order and ac- cording to divine right We are instructed that if a wife loves her hnsband traly and nnselfishly, that she will want to exalt him to be the Ood of a world, and she ean only do this by giving him qiany wives and thus increase his &mily and help to people his Earth. In withholding wives from her hnsband, a woman is selfishly and wickw^ly preventing him from being a Ood, and being exalted in the "Celestial Kingdom.*' <*Is it possible" I asked, "that all Mormon women hold these viewsf "Oh, not all now, beoanse many are here who have altogether renounced in their own minds, the whole system, but do not dare to avow their sentiments. These are kept in subjection by threats of destruction in case of disobedienee. When a wife is weak in the faith, she is visit- ed by the proselyting sisters who go about med- dling in oUier people's afhirs, preaching submis- sion to the poor heart-broken wives, and making love-matches. They remind the wives, that woman was cursed in the Oarden of Eden, and that we must take up tiie cross, for no- cross no crown and when the wife is broken in and tam- ed, the husband rejoices and the "sisters" join I iw jWtTfiB. .9^ -ofct^^ ■ift-wi'if e,«^ K, a'y^Sfewfcy^lMilVi' wJailiiiSmmii BT. ider JoMph Bro. Brig- ler Mid ao- loTW her he will want rid, and the y wives and people his ler hnsband, preTenting zalted in the \>W' 1 asked, jiese yiewst" ire here who own minds, to avow their objeotion by Dbedienee. , she is visit- abont med- hing snbmis- , and making wives, that >f Eden, and r no- cross no 1 in and tarn- 'sisters" join ■BcnsT obd: 188 in prqrer and relate all the blessings* awaiting those who live in obedienoe to the "Gelestial Law." This generally lasto vntil the first wife get^ a glimpse of the second wife, or heava of her husband taking her to the theater, or the dance and then "the devil," is raised again and the whole performance mnst be repeated." 'There onght to be a stop pat to these terrible proceedings and I think onr government on^t to be ashamed to let snch outrages be perpetra- ted upon citisens whether they petition or not" "^ere are a good many diffienlties in the way of doing anytiiing in that way," said she. «That has been tried a nomber of times, bnt yon see the "Secret Orders," take caie of HbtA matter. *«There are the Grand Arehees of the Gods, The Danites, The Order of Enoch and the Tkav. eling Brethren, and the resident brethren. Then we have our representative in Odngress and our newspapers that are bought up in the interest of the Church. A Isrge amount of numey is kept in bank in Eastern dties to use whenever it is thought necessary to prevent any unfriendly legislation. Then the Indians, who are nearly all Mormons, are ready to tear up the telegraph lines, attack the emigrants and G^tile aettierB, whenever the Mormon Bishops give them the order. So you sea tiwt there is bnt little < v>i;a a&i&fe'aSifiS^ A'«^a:.^±i^»^.V.-;^.|H^|j| ^•■^ «■•> 184 ▲SVKMTUKIS IN THS FAB WIST. to do Miythinir tu snoooMfnlljf retist the powor oi th« Ohareh. Von know Mveral tiineH quite lerge nnmben have apostatized and they have always been "cut ofT' and perseouted until they were glad to ^et away with their livts and very few have even thus escaped. **Wherever they go, the mark of Gain ia on them and their lives are forfeited and it is made the daty of any guod Mormon to take their lives wherever they And them. It is held that If their blood is shed, it wUl ascend unto heaven as a saerifioe for their sine and will atone for their sins, and they will be saved. '*It is also tuught, that the blood of Joseph Smith, is upon this generation and that the Saints are eaptxrially charged to avenge hiB blood on the people of the United States. That if any one in authority persecutes ''the Saints," his life is forfeited and it is the duty of any Saint to ''out off" such a person. If, therefore, there is any move made in Cengi'ess, the traveling £lder, our representa- tive and the newspapers and the resident breth« ren combine their efforts and by threats or bribes, defeat any unfriendly laws." "I vraw astonish- ed beyond measure at these revelations, and no longer wonder at the abject oliedience to Brig- ham's sovereigii will. How lon^ will* these thingt be and not arouse the indignation of • duped and outraged govemmenC" ''. li;- 'fiisti. th«pow«r iiiiea quite they have until they B and very 3ain if on it is made I their lives liatif their eaven as a e tor their Jso taught, upon thia cBpecialiy ople of the authority I forfeited it off" such move made repreaenta- dent breth- » or bribes, « astonish- ms, and no » to Briig. will' theM latioa of « OHAFTER ;PZ. ii'' ..«ik ..V- ii1~,ali,'ii&tiSiSifel. WB ynrr ths haksm. From Mrs. Burlingame's Journal. 1 had now been in Salt Lake City nearly A year ond had become well aoqnainted with the Mormon women. I had met a number of Brig- ham's wives and had visited at the house of Mrs. Oobb, but I had never been through the Harem, or seen the women **at home." I wanted very much to do so and one day a lady who had been one of Bri^am's wives, said if I would dress up a* a ''sister" just oome in with the last emi- gmtioni she would go with me and visit the Ha- rem. We went up early in the' day and the women were generally engaged in their own »-. ifcrl Miiii kJitiatmi u£<.^j»bdu^^&iyi&iriU ADTSNTUBSS IN THS VAB WMT. partmentB in attending to their own roomt and their own children's clothing. We entered the parlor and found onnelyes in a long narrow room, with a large window in front, and four on the side, all heavily onrtained. A beantifiil Bmiseli carpet, design, a large bo. qnet of flowers, a -rose, surrounded with other flowers and leaves with a light ground, covers the floor. Two oenter-tables of solid Mahogony, ara placed at equal distances from the ends of the room. An elegant n»e-wood piano sits at the lower end of the room. Between the win- dows hangs a large mirror, under which it a melodeon. A large sofa, upholstered with erim- •on velvet occupies the opposite side, and near this is a bureau, with silver eandle-stieks, and other ornaments. The ehairs are painted to rep- resent Hahogony, and are gilded. The room is gilded. A large stove in the comer near the door, completes the ftumiture of the drawing room of the Harem. The fiunily meet in this room, every morning and evening at the ringing of the bell, to attend family prayers. From this we passed into No. S which Mrs. Emdine Free occupies. She has long been theraigning&vorite, the "light of the Harem.*' This fumituro in this room consists of a tiiree ply carpet, a high post bedsttad, with y"^ i W- t^-i^^ ■' ^ ■;S*i#'t'«««*v*c; ' WWBt, -Ttn room* and >Dnelyes in window in 7 curtained. a large bo> with other And, ooYers Mahogony, the ends of iano sita at len thewin- whioh ia a 1 with orim- ioy and near Hitieks, and intedtoiep- The room is ler near the ihe drawing ery morning bI\, to attend )dintoNo.S MB. She has "light of the lom omsists MbtMidtWith "r* .'ii HfflAic^Jll^sfi^ 1 irotBMAldAL la? white and refl curtains, sofa, table, chairs paint- ed to resemble oak, a large square mirror, oil shades, wardrobe and iire place. It is here that the Prophet formerly spent much of his time, reaching the room by a private hall to avoid the jealousy of the other wives. Emeline dressed his curls, petted and caressed him, and worship- ed him alternately as her God. She received us kindly and bade us be seated. She is tall and graceful; with mild violet eyes, fair wavy hair and has that dreamy style of beau- ty which is so captivating to men. She would suggest those exquisite lines in Lalla Booke. "0 Nonmnhsl; Tboo lovellMt, dearest of tbem all; Hie one whose smile shone oat slooe Amidst A world, the only one Wboee light, among so muy lif^te, Was like that star, on stany nights, ^ The Boamnn singles from the sky. To iteer his bark forever by." Mr. and Mrs. Free were opposed to polygsmy. * •' and Brigham went one day to convince them of their error. The beautiful Emeline was the first he sought to win, and he argued and expounded the new doctrine with wonderful aeal and fervor. At length the parents were convinced. The Prophet of the Lord stepped up to Emeline, laid his saintly hand upon her shoulder, and '•-^"*'^"'-1^ vV^'r" f | -r"i i i V i '^i a '; i Wi(fi»i_Tr i flj'in-'iliV^ltf» | i«-' > » i ^ «gBppP5*'^'kK';; -jyiM^.j^;^ ▲DVXNTUBXS IN THB FAR WXBT. said, in fervid accente, "Emeline, will you be my wife?" "Yea sir," was the reply. This was their courtship. She at once became the favor- ite, and many a heart grew sad when she became an inmate of the Harem. Brigham distinguished her in every way; gave her better rooms than the rest, and servants to wait upon her. She grew to love him, and obtained a powerful influence over him. There is no weapon so powerful as a woman's tears. This Emeline believed, and often acted upon, to bring back her truant lover, when she thought too much attention was paid to others. Finally, so great became the jealousy of the other wives, that the husband of these contending fair ones constructed a private hall leading from his office to Eroeline's room, that he might visit her with- out observation or constraint. He devoted him- self to her exclusively, and she reigned supreme over the sisters. She received her company in the grand ^aloon: she occupied the seat of hon- • or at the table, at the right hand of her husband. In short, she was the mistress of the Harem. At that time the most of the women did their own work, and staid in their own rooms, so that there waa but little communication with each other. She has eight children, but ia atiU m yonng-looking womttou- „^,"J»W'Sicrhead with •rlor, stand, Bdes. Brig- \ on the wall, covers the attached to rnitnre it is woman fond the Prophet. Dtains a oom- id, wardrobe, s'b room. )f the "prox- iiinon carpet, Isteadandthe B famitoie of h-disb consti- lie wives, but Ainrr fanvt. ment oontracta, uA his purse has become pleth- oric with pnbUo money, and from the continued inflow of tithing, he has indulged his "women folks" with crockery ware. As Uncle Sam is rich, and a good easy-going soul, why should he not furnish «»narem8" for his "loyal and law abiding citizens!" No. 10 is Aunt Fanny Murray's room. Her furniture consists of a red and yellow carpet, home-made beclsteads, oak chairs, a fall-leaf ta- ble, and oiUhades. A sitting-room and a small bedroom belong to Aunt Fanny. But you a^k, Who is Aunt Fanny! She was in her young days, Fanny Young, snd had a great awkward brother called Brigham. She married a Mr. Murray, to whom she was devotedly attached. She was a gentle, kind creature; and when her husband died, she became dependent on her brother. She had long been a believer in Mor- monism, and was with the Mormons at Nauvoo. After the death of her husband, she was, by the earnest persuasion of her brother Brigham, in- dneed to be sealed to another. She protested at the timi wd said it would break her heart And in relating the story to a young friend, years nfterwiud,— "Bessie," said she» "^my poor, poor heart is breaking now;" snd laying bor h»nd on her b«art, she wept aloud. Aunt Fanny ha* \n ppppww ADVBNTtmM nr th« fab wut, gone to her rwt She has Biiifinvd want and pri- vRtioii, mental angnish and bodily pain, for her religion. Who shall say that her dear heavenly Fiither, whom she so blindly worshiped, will not reward her with a crown of glory in His king- dom above, when she shall rejoin the partner of her yonth, free fh>m the shackles of ^yiiunny and superstition I Nos. 11 and 12 are staircasea. No. 18. Main Hall, extending the whole length of the bnilding; it is lighted from a large wipdow at the farther end. This completes the principal story of the Li- on House. The Babbmknt Stobt. — "So. 14. General cel- lar, where all kinds of TOgetables and provisions are stored. Ko. 16. Ash-hoase. No. 16. Weaving-room. The wives spin, color, and prepare the yam, and a man is kept empk>yed in weaving. A large quantity of cloth is made at the Harem every year. Brigham's motto is, *■"«♦ preMdes at one of the long tables. At the head , ,.». ?si*'rit"'^'' iMPPn mm mmmmh^S'-''- mryfswr 194 A1)T»HTUB«« W THE FAR WEST. of the Bhort table, Brigham always presides, when he Ukes his meals at the Harem. On his right sits Clara Decker, with her children, and on the left, Emeline, with hers. This order is strictly observed. This preference canses much anhappiness on the part of other wives less fa- vored. No. 25. Main Hall. No. 26 and 27 are Ataircases. No. 28. Small side Hall. THntD Stort.— This floor is divided In the centre by a wide hall, and ranged on either side are ten small rooms, of nearly uniform size, witli one door and window each. These rooms are abont twelve by fifteen feet, and are occupied principally by those of the women who have no children. The windows are of the Gothic style. No. 29 is occupied by • Twiss," and has a car- pet, common bedstead, three oak chairs, a. little toilet stand, small mirror, and plain white cur- tains. All these rooms are similarly furnished. All are neat and dean. Harriet Cook, Ellen Rock- wood, and Twiss, display more taste than the others in the arrangement of their little cages. In addition to these articles, Harriet Cook has mahogany chairs, instead of o*, arid a large cupboard, painted to represent mahogany. All Em*9Ji'*!e«S,^'Fii. ;;iv-!^.^'-'->*' .-^.f. rSTTTTPS WEBT. ijB presides, 'em. On his children, and rhie order is cauBOB mncb Erivea less fit- WHAT TBI WOMXM 00. m dded in the )n either side >rm nize, with Be rooms are are occupied I who have no I Gothic style. and has a car- chairs, ft. little dn white cur- irnished. All , Ellen Rock- aste than the if little cages, rriet Cook has c, and a large ahogany. All the rooms are famished with stoves, except three, which have fireplaces. Ne books, except the Book of Mormon, Book of Doctrine and Oovouants, and Mormon Hymn- • Book, will be seen in any room except Eliaa Snow's; she being a woman of oonside table lit- erary taste, and withal a writer, — having made a nnmber of contributions to Mormon literature, —her room is indicative of the same, being well eapplied with books and papers. "What thb women do. "The internal arrangement of affairs at the Ha- rem is very similar to that of a yonng ladies boarding-school . Each woman having her own room, her affaire are all centered there. The cu- linary department is under the control of suoh of the wives as Brigliam from time to time ap- points. She is the stewardess, and carries the keys. A cook is employed, — ^generally a man, — and several servants besides, who are all under the control of the stewardess. When tlie meals are prepared and ready, the bell rings, and each woman, with her children, if she have any, files down to the dinner-table, and is seated as before stated. ~ E^ujh, on rising, has her children to attend to and get ready for breakfaet; this over, she com- ''3% iJ^..j^1ii^Wt-- '^Vm b^tfg^^^ .^• ^ iiJ : Jf* 196 ijiiJUP . iivpi.f" ▲OTINTURM IK TBS VAB WMV. 'm«n«M the basineM of the day, urnngei her rooms, and site down to her sewing or other workj •• the case may be. ^ A sewing-machine is brongh't into requisition, and one of the number appointed to ase it. For the benefit of those who want a sewing-machine, it may be well to state how this one was procur- ed. One day a man from St. Louis came to of- fer one for sale, stating that his price was nine- ty dollars. Brigham bought it, promising to pay the man whenever he should call. The man being poor, called in a few days. He did not get his pay. He called again, a number of times with the same result. One of the wires became quite indignant, and said,— "If I was in hit place, 1 never would ask it of one so high in the priesthood. He bad better give it to him than to ask pay of him." The poor man never re- ceived his money, and as soon as he could get the means, left the Territory. This is the man- ner in which the Prophet becomes possessed of much of his property. Most of the women spin and make their every- day clothing, doing their own coloring. They are quite proud of the quantity of cloth manu- factured in their establishment every year. All work hard, and take but very little ont-of4oor exercise. Parties and the theatre are the fisvor. 13*- I^SiM' -rr> • » ' "■■{■ ■ -1 nn TBBATBB. 197 rrangM h«r Dg or other reqnuition, nee it. For ng- machine, was proour- came to of- 36 was nine- romising to 1. The man He did not ber of timee iros became was in his > high in the to him than tn never re- he oonld get I is the man- possessed of I their every- >ring. Thej cloth mann- 7 year. All » ont-of-door ire the i!sTor> ite amnsements. At the theater, Brigham and one or two of the favored wives sit together in the "King's box," but the remainder of the women and children sit in what is called "Brig- ham's corral." This is in the parqnette, about the center of the area. The Prophet goes down once or twice during the evening to the oorral, and chats for a few moments with one and an- other, but in a short time he can be seen beside his **Jimr Amelia" again. At the If ormon parties, much gayety prevails. Appearances are maintained, somewhat, by pay- ing more respectful deference to the first wives, on such occasions. Gtentilet, with whom the saints are on good terms, are well reoeived and Undly entertained at these parties, and all join in giving themselves up to the influence of mirth and festivity. Dancing is not only a ikvorite a- musement, it is more; it is cultivated to suoh an extent that it becomes a passion. Brigham's women, though better dothed &an formerly, still work very hard. They air« in&t- uated with their religion, and devoted to their husband. If they cannot obtain his love, they content themselves with his kindness, and en< deavor to think themselves happy. As religion is their only sohwe, they try to make it their on- ly objeet. If it does not elevate their minds, it *'fi0iKi »ii?^: ■'r-mf!^h^i^:'^'~?-^-'- Mpamp ^* 198 ADVBHTUBIB IH TH« FAB W«8t. de«deDB their •uweptibilltieB, »nd u they wro not permitted to be womkn, they try to convinoe themaelve. that it is God'B will they .houldb. •LAVK8. J * V A musicmiwter, a danoing-inwter, end a teaon- or of the ordinary brHii«Ue« of an Engliih edu- cation, are employed in the family boI.ooI. Al- ■o a teacher of French. His children have much better advantages than any other in the Territo- ry. Dancing and mueic aie the leading aoooiia- pUshmentB, and everything else ia made subor. dinate to these. We passed a very pleasant morning, and after insiiccting the house and the domestic arrange- ments, we took a walk through the gardens and grounds. Here utility was, as in the Mansion, made the leading feature. Nothing was done simply for show. Choice fruits, such as the peach, the pear, the apricot and plum were in profusion, and currants, strawberries and other small fruit were plenty. Vegetables were abun- dant and of excellent quality. Each wife had a little parterre of flowers, mostly of the old fish, ioned kind, marigolds, honey suckles and hoUy- hocks arid peonies, and scattered everywhere and poriuming the whole garden, were numerous bushes of the flowering cttrrant whch grows wUd and luxuriantly in these mountaina. B WS8«. " : « '■■ ' ' ■» ,iJ.H,J i .u i J ,1 1 u they are >y to convinoe ley should b* )r, end a teeoh- i Englik'h edu- y BOliool. Al* ran have maoh In the Territo- leading aoooita* is made 8ubor> niug, and after aeatic arrange- lie gardens and u the Mansion, ling was done I, snob as the I plnm were in rries and other bles were abon- ilftch wite had a of the old liah- ckles and hoUy- every where and were* numerons rhich grows wild ina. MoPBerfl RLooX. 199 There it no more lovely scene than the groiinda of tlie ''Prophet's Block," sloping as they do to- wards the Boath and covered with all their wealth uf fruits and flowers. My friend, who had lived in the Prophet's family and is perfectly familiar with everything connected therewith, said she would give me a description of all of the wives some day when we both had leisureti fU 'mmmsi^M i>t^ ijK 1-t ■ ' OHAFTEBXX. THX WIVX8 OV THB PBOPHXT. From Mrs. Burlingame'a Journal. Yesterday according to appointment, my friend eame otw and said if agreeable she would re- deem her promise. Said she, "Tou will natur- ally want to know about Mrs. Mary Ann Angell Young, the first living and legal wife of the Prophet»' - Sb# it a niktiye of New York, and is a fine look- ing, intelligent woman. She is large, portly, and dignified. Her hair is well sprinkled with the frosts of age; her dear, baxel eyes and mel- anoholy countenance indicate a soul whore sorrow reigns supreme. She has been yery much at- taefaad to her husband, and his infidelity has .;jS|(^.-fiitiafc*»*sa**^ • M l . I I Iff I ?w)Bniy«»« iPHXT. ounial. lent, my friend she wonld re- 'ou will natar- ry Ann Angell a wife of the 1 it a fine look- t large, portly, iprinkled with eyes and mel- il whore sorrow very maeh at- infidelity hM MBS. Touiro. 801 made deep inroads upon her mind. Her deep- seated melandioly often prodnoes fiights of in- sanity, which increase with her declining years. Bereft of her husband's society, she naturally dings to her children, of whom she has five: Joseph, Brigham A., John, Alice and Luna. They All reside with her. She formerly occupied the "Bee Hive House," but as the number of her husband's wives- increased, it became necessary that additional accommodations should be fur- nished the * plural" portion of the family. The first wife was obliged to vacate her residence for the benefit of new comers. She was removed to a great bam-like house on the bill. This build- ing looks more like a penitentiary than anything else. It was the first house built upon the premises, and, as before stated, is very deficient in the number and size of its windows. Mrs. Young seldom receives guests, and her liusband himself, scarcely ever pays her a visit. When 1 looked upon this poor, suffering woman, as she sat at church, surrounded by her husband's mistresses, I seemed for the first time fully to realize the true character of that "insti- tution" which has crushed the hearts of many noble women. She in veiy kind to her children and depend- ent*, and is much beloved by them. She has - ff i ^ f^" i j i ii ii iu i M. i ij»-4iMt. i. ■ ..i.'^v'ii:; ' - " ^.j J' H: I: I*-. .*- w ADVENTtlRBS IM THE FAR WSST. not enoceeded bo well in gaining the affection of "the wives." With them she is very unpoi-ular, and by 'some of them she is often mocked and upbraided. It is said, "one hates whom he has injured." This may account for much of this feeling among the -'plurals." Joseph, or Joe Young, as he is familiarly known in Utah, is a fast young man. He has been on a "mission," travelled in Europe, smokes, chewB^ gets drunk, swears, preaches the gospel, has three wives whom he whips and otherwise shamefully abuses, and is a gooa iSormon, in full fellowship in the church. WL ile at a fnshionable watering place, at Great Salt Lake, in the sum- mer of 1863, he insulted a^ntile lady. The gentleman who accompanied her being an officer, ■ promptly knocked him down, and this not seem- ing to be satisfactory, afterwards challenged him. Joseph's friends interi^red and obtained a settlement of the difficulty. Brigham A. is more respectable. He has also been on a "mission." This is equivalent to say- ing that he has been wild and reckless, as it is the Mormon custom to send all who are unruly and hard tp manage, or who have committed • crimes, on a mission. It is thought th»t by "bearing the pure vessels of the Lord" to such poor, wicked wretches a^ the geuUies, they will l^ tJ^:t|ii^S^^-"•^" kXp lEST. ▲ OOU&TSBIP. m ffeotion of anpo^nlar, ocked and om he has icb of this familiarly 1. He has pe, smokeS) :he gospel, otherwise Aon, in fall fnshioDable n the sum- lady. The ij; an officer, Is not seem- challenged I obtained a He has also lent to say- M, as it is are unruly committed ght that by d» to sndi I, they will perchance themeelves become jmrified. John, being the youngest, has not developed his tastes so fully. Ho seems inclined to seek after the loaves and fishes of office. He was Seijeant-at Arms of the Council in the winter of 1868-64, and will doubtless be a member when he is old enough, should his father then reign in Utah. Mrs. Alice Olawson is the oldest daughter. Rather amiable, with fair hair, blue eyes, and small in stature. She is one of the performers in her father's theatre. As an artists, she U "flat, stale and unprofitable." But being Brig- ham's daughter and good looking, she is applaud- ed to the echo. She is one of three wives of Hiram B. Olawson, who is the PFophet's chief business agent and manager. Qaick, shrewd and nnsompnlous, he is a fit instrument with which to accomplish the purposes of »nch a man. In the year 1851, a Mr. Tobin came to Salt Lake with Captain Stansbury. While there he met Miss Alice, fell in love with her, and they were engaged to be married. Mr. T. had occa- sion to leave Salt Lake on business, and did not return until 1856. He then renewed his engage- ment with Alice, but afterward, for reasons sat- ifi&otory to himself; broke it TbisBttlgeoted w ^ mmimmm^Klff^if'^'rrr 204 ▲OVBRTUBBS IN TBI WAR W18t. him to the ▼ena^nee of her &ther, which never slnmbore. Tobin and his pwty were fol- lowed, attacked in the night, on Santa Olara River, 870 miles south of Salt Lake City. Sev- eral of the party were severely wonnded. They lost six horses and were compelled to abandon their bagga||;e, which was completely riddled by bullets. During Tobin's absence, AUce had been engaged to another, who had been sent off to the Sandwich Islands, by her watohful father. Hi- ram B. Olawson, the confidential clerk of the^ President, next appeared as a candidate for the young lady's hand. He had already one wife, but was anxious to secure a second. A little incident in tbeir courtship, will illot- trato the manner of obtaining No. 2. **6ood morning, sister Olawson," said a young friend .whom she met in walking. *'What do you wish^ me to understand f **Nothing more than that four father gave his consent this morning, in my presence, to your migrriage with Hiram Olawson." "This matter b^ins to be serious,*' said Alice, *'now that my father has given me away to a man that has one wife already, and is courting another beside me, both of them much- hand- somer than I am." Hiram was nettled, for it was tnw that h« wis ^' . ^i|gaw^]i»iifr ;^-~-^ her, which f were fol- Banta Olara City. Sev- ded. Thejr to abandon riddled by cehad been It off to the ather. Hi- lerk of ihe^ [ate tor the 7 one wife, , will Ulnt- • laid a yonng tandf lier gave hii loe, to your 'said Alice, > away to a is courting much- hand- that h« imuM eovQUxu. lOft courting a third wife, and of the three Alice wm the least beartiful, She then proposed, playful- ly, to elope with an old gentleman, a friend of the family. ."I would do so " she said, "before I would be given away like an eld mule, to a man who already has one wife, and ia seeking for others." Yet Alice, though doubtless giving expression to the sentiments of her heart, was afterwards prevail ed upon, and consented to become No. 2 in the harem of Hiram B. Glawson. Hiram hav- ing commenced at a much earlier age than his father-in-law, may, if unchecked in his career, yet rival him in the number of his wives and the' extent and magnificence of his "plural" estab- lishment. Luna Young is a character. She is very wilt'nl and headstrong. She always governed her sister Alice, and even her lather could not control this wayward child. She is the fourth daughter by the first wile, two having died. She has light hair, bine eyes and a fair complexion. She is very haughty and beautiful. Slender as the gaselle, and free and joyous as a bird, brooking no control, she was the light, and often the annoyance of her father's house in her girlish days. She is now married and very likdy will become amiable and docile, -' --^^ ,ji^i^] wtmim^ pppiu u.,.ijiiiiJ» jy wrmri^^i!f>;rtf''xrrrv^:::^ 20f ADVENTUMS DT THl f A» WMT. &e m nnder Mormon divcipline. Lucy Decker Seely is the fiwt wife in "plurnl- ity," — or tlie eecond "woman." LuVjy Decker was mnriied to Isaac Seely and had two cliildren. She afterward became a Mor- mon and went to Nauvoo to reside. Her husband. Seely, waa somewhat dissipated, but treated her well. She, however, saw Brother Brigham and loved him. He visited her, told her that Seely could never give her an "exaltation" in the etei- nal world; that he, being high in the priesthood, oonld make her aqueen in the first resurrection. She yielded to these inducements and the promptings of her inclination, left herhusbatid, nud was sealed to Brigham Young. Lucy Decker has brown hair, dark eyes, small features, a fair skin and of short stnture; but quite en bon poinL She would strongly lemind yon of a New-Engiand honsewite, "fat, tair and forty.'* In common with nearly all the inmates of the Harem, she is of very ordinary intellect and limited education. Her first child, afler marrying Young, was named Brigham Heber, and was tfie first bom in Mormon polygamy. He is now a lad of about eighteen years of age. Lucy Decker is still one of the favorite wives. She lives in the Bee Hive and keeps a sort of .K_.. \ WI8T. ■ST'.-- r^ y." *" ! »!?' <■ "•■MJ '■ •' b in •'plurfll- ,0 Seely and loaraeaMor- ler husband. ; treated her trigham and r that Seely ' in the eter- e priesthood, resurrection- Dts and the her hnsbatid, ■k eyes, small stHture; bnt >ngly lemind Mat, tjEiir and 1 the inmates nary intellect Yonng, was le first bom in lad of about favorite wives, leps a sort of iitei ▲ MOBSL BOM. S07 boarding house for the work hands. She has had eight children by Brigham, all of whom are living. A story is told which illiistrates well the disposition and cliaracter of these polygamous children. Brigham Heber was in the habit of playing while the family were at breakfast. One morning, nfler breakfast w«s over, this boy, then only ten or twelve years of age, went into the kitchen and undertook to help himself to any., thing he could find. Mr. Smith, the cook, would not permit it. Brigham Heber seized a fork and, with oaths that would put a pirate to shame, swore he would stab the cook. Smith caught him, wrenched the fdrk from his hand and pushed liim into the hall. He and Oscar, son of Harri- et Cook, swore they would kill Smith the first time they should catch hini out. Olara Decker, sister of Lucy Decker, is a short, thick-set person, very much like Lucy in a|>peAr- anoe. She is much more intelligent and a^ree* able than her sister, and in every way her supe- rior. She is also quite a favorite with the Proph et; has three or four children, and is much attach- ed to her "husband." . Harriet Cook wao early in plurality; having been sealed to Brigham, at ^'Winter Qnarten,*' on the Missouri River, while the Mormons were on taeir way to Utah. This was five years be- -J ^ via /->! ^"^ '4 - ^ 1-. r,.^^.4l* ;^! »lf».('l«JI" fioe ▲DTSNTUBM IK THB VAB WMV. rr fore polygamy wm pnblioly proclaimed in Utah Af a divine inititotion. Harriet is very tall« hat light hair, blneeyea^ a fidr complexion and aharp noM. She ia rather slender, but has mach power of endaranoe atid a luok of determination. When all ia going on amoothly, ahe ia as calm and serene as a May morning; bat let J;^righam or any one ela^ in the establishment oroan her pitth, and the bine eyes at onoe light np and give evidence of a coming storm. When irritated and Hroused, she denonnoee the whole Mormon religion, including polygamy, and says, "the whole thing is a humbug and may go to the devil for all she cares." Brighani, though a stern dis- ciplinarian, makes good his escape, at such times, and the 'women' all keep at a respectful distance. When she is in a religious mood, which is sel- dom the case, she says, "I don't protess to know much, but there is one thing I do understand, and Uiat is Mormonism. Whenever Brother Brigham, (all the wives call him Brother,) goes Itehind the veil, I make him tell me what he sees and hears there. I mean to know all about it." She is the smartest of all the women. She has one son in plurality, named Oscar. He is a wild, ugly boy and curses his mother ad libUnm. Brigham cared nothing for this woman and avoids her as much as possible. VUBTINO WITH THB WITSB. t09 ned in Utah very tall, hat on and sharp maoh power nation, ihe IB as calm let l^righam >nt orotB her t np and give [len irritated tole Mormon d Bays, ''the (o to the devil ;h a stern dis- st Btioh times, >tfal distance. , which is sel- >te8s to know » nnderstand, ever Brother brother,) goes me what he now all about I women. She icar. He is a ler ad libitum. woman and »^«i Luey Bigelow ia of middling statnre, has dark brown hair, bine eyea, aqniline nose and a pretty month, and is very pleasant and affable. She is very pretty and ladylike in the ball room, but does not appear to so good advantage in the nur- sery or kitchen. She is the one who was the snb- jeot of a well-torned repartee at the Anniversary ball in Salt Lake City, on the S4th of July, 1868. Governor Harding, having danced with sev- eral of the wives of *'Oovemor" Tonng, became somewhat enthusiastic and extravagant in his compliments, and among other fine sayings he remarked to one>of the wives, upon leading her on to the floor, *'The President has introduced several of his wives to me as 'Mrs. Young,' 'Mrs. Young,' 'Mrs. Yonng.' As well might the as- tronomer point me to the stars of heaven, with- out giving me their names." "Gk>vemor, I nnderstand your compliment and appreciate it, The name of this purticular star ib Lucy." She has but little influence over Brigham,aad he seldom visits her. Twiss has sandy hair, inclined to curl, round features, blue eyes, low forehead, complexion fair, fiuse somewhat freckled. She is short and stont. This woman makes a good servant jmd is always ready to wait on her lord and master. She prepares his linen and is content 1^ ^ ~iaa~i&^,J. .^rwM 210 ▲DVXNTUBB8 IV THB WAS, WMT. Martha Bowker is low in ■tatare, with blabk hair and eyes. She is very quiet. Is plain and sensible; neither showy nor interesting. Very neat in dress, very ordinary in intellect and ac* qnirements. 6be is of 'few words and rather qnick tempered. Very little inflnenoe over the Prophet Harriet Barney is tall, slender and graceful. She has hazel eyes, light brown hair, mild,sweet expression of countenance, and is indeed a lovely woman. Her character i| cu beautiful as her face, and the suffering and Korrcwing always find a friend in her. She is patiunt and forbearing, and would rather suffer wrong than do wrong. Her kind and sympathetic nature and excellent char- aoter, place her far above all the other inmates of the Harem. Believin«r in polygamy, she left her husband, and beoau^') one of the plural wives of the President of the church in which she believed. She loves, with all the intensity of her nature, him for \rhom she has sacrificed everything. Of course, she deeply feels hi<* neglect, but, like a true woman, complHiiiii n<>t. Having sacrificed her happiness upon the altar of her faith, she continues to love, to endure and to suffer. She had three children by her first husband; none sioooi » < j i4^tijin" i ■ v.' )k between her and the Prophet, he again oast her off. It is said that she was nnwilling to be seal- ed over the altar tor eternity to Tonng, preferring her first husband in the eternal world. y ilate is now about fourteen years old, beantifnl and accomplished.. She and Brigham Ueber were eugtiged to be married, but his father dis- approved the match and laid a plan to defeat it. In the fall of 1863, Feramorz Little sent for Yilate to eome down to the city, and proposed to have her ;>oard with him and attend school. His real obj^.;; was to secure her for his fourth wife and at the same time prevent her mai'rying the son of the President. During all this time the girl frequently inqnired, with much anxiety, about her father. In 1863, Oole enlisted in the 2d Regiment of Infantry, Nevada Volunteers, and came to Salt Lake City expressly for the purpose of finding his daughter. After much inquiry, he ascertaintsd where his wife and child were living and wrote a letter to Yilate. The mother received the letter, read it and pnt it into the fire. Thns the matter rested, until Yilate came into the city. One day she said to her sister Julia, (Mrs. Little,) "Would it not be strange if my father was among the soldiers f Said Julia, ''He is. Didn't you know itt Nephi told me all about it.*' This li^(^ "JiMiiiiiiT^^''"''^' ilLtlt!-''T " '^^'~>^^^'^^^'"*^^■ rari^nri.hii U- r^'ri "H " 'vj if^y '' -'* " ' ^'y." '^'^^ B WKST. gain cast her ing to be seal- ng, preferring rid. )old,beantifnl igham Ueber tig father dis* m to deteat it. jittle sent for and proposed attend school, for his ibnrth her maiTjing ;all this time much anxiety, Begiment of came to Salt ose of finding .he ascertained ing and wrote received the ire. Thus the into the city. U (Mrs. Little,) ly father was ^Heis. Didn't ibout it." This FATHSB AND DAUOHTBE. 216 gave her new courage, and thenceforth she made every effort to see her lather. For some time Bhe was closely watched and Cole, who had found where she was, was denied admission to her; but the girl's resolution remaining firm, Little fear- ing she would leave him, finally permitted «n interview. The happy meeting of the tather with his only child, after an absence of eleven years, who shall describe? Cole still remains in gtah, devoted to his daughter, whom he visits frequently, and is not without hope of getting her away from her unfortunate associations. -Die task is a delicate and diflicult one, and w his efforts to accomplish it he has the sympathy of every father. > Mary Bigelow was sealed to Young at "Wml» Quarters," and came on with him to Utah. Af- ter a time she left the Karera, and what became of her is unknown. FJiOXT WOMMN. This is a common term in Utah, atid signiflei . that a woman is married to one man for «time,» and sealed to another for eternity. AU her children belong to the man to whom she is sealed, no matter which may be their fa- ther, or whether the mother ever married the ee- lestiLl husband in "time." This is a refinement upon the Jewish doctrine, whidj required arnan ADVSNTUBXB IH THB FAB WX6T. to ''raise np children to his dead brother." Of this class of women Brigham Yovn^ has foar, all of whom, while they live' with him for "time," are sealed to Joseph Smith for etemily, and to Joseph must they be delivered over, wiUi their children, in the first resurrection. Miss Eliza Boxy Snow ie of middling stature, dark hair, well silvered with gray; dark eyes, noble, intelligent countenance and quiet, digni- fied manner. She is the most intellectual of the women. Her literary taste and acquirements are good, and she has composed some very creditable hymns for the church of which she is a consoi- entions and devoted member. A volume of her poems has also been published, some of which evince genius of a high order. She is quite exclusive in her tastes and assoei- ates but little with the women. She occupies a small room on the third uoo; oi the Harem, about twelve by fifteen feet in frise. A neat carpet oovers the fioor; a common bedstead occupies one comer. There are some oak chairs gnuned, with crochet covers, white window-curtains and bed- spread, her "own handiwork." Behind the door is a neat little wardrobe. On a shelf over the window stands a vase of artificial flowlsn. A stand, covered with books, usually ooeapiet the t'^ iiTT •''—•^^' *^j»ae^^ i^JtmwafVter^^r'^i-yv^ • WS6T. other." I YovD^ has nih him for for eternity, 9d over, with Ion. lling stature, '\ dark eyes, qniet, digni- [ectnal of the ntsare good, y creditable is a consoi- olume of her me of which Mandassoei- e oocnpies a the Harem, 1 neat carpet ocenpies one grained, with ina and bed- lind the door lelf o?«r the flowtoa. A ooeapiea the ' " ! ' '■ V ' "^ 'T ' ^! * " * ^"" ' ' '^ " ' ' ^ ' |l .^ " ? y . THB 8WBBT BINOaB. mf^^^mm^mimfm 217 OMitre of the room, and these articles, with « neat llttie stove, make np the famitnre. This is the home of "the sweet singer of Israel." . She has cast the diarm of her genius oyer the rude materials, and there is an air of comfort, neatness and refinement abont her little sanctum which is not apparent in any other portion of the house. Here she receives and entertains her company. She occupies her time chiefly in writ- ing, and in needle work. She is highly respected by the family, who call her "one of the nobles of the earth." When tired of writing and stndy, she walks out and visits her iriends. If any one is sick in the house she looks atlter the invalid and shows every kindness and attention. She soothes the afflicted and care) tor tiie infirm and aged. She and Zina D. Huntington are the most lady like and accomplished of the wives. The following verses, written by Eliza R. Snow will show her style, as well as the religious fer- vor and fanaticism for which she is r markable. For the Detent Nem. "Th$Ladii»ofUtah,totkeLadiuilfth$Umlteda(atee Oon^, «i ChMMif iwarfMttto Mcrnkm. ms MUBk B. wow. mtj an 700 In tbeae moiuitaiiis, BqpoMd to frosts sod anowtt War from your sheltering hoaMi^ Frma oonf art anil x«patet ^1 ■ ■f-^Svm'>.^-n'^^~-Ki'^j:^:^> :.• v^^^^mmm •-fiiH^*'-. T?i>^a»T w^BffmfsB i»E.yj i w i\ ' \!9fs ' W'rms.4 '. ' ■i-'iWjJP ADVKNTURK8 IM THB VAB WIST. Hu crael persecution, • - With nnnlenting hand, Thrust you from home and kindred, And from your native land T Have you been robbed and phudnad, Till you are pennilesa, And then in destitution Driren to tiie Wildemets? No, no; yon'TO Joined a cmiada Against the peace of thoae Driven to these distant Talleyi By cruel, murderooa foot. Amiil the dreary desert, Where bideoos red men roam; Where beasu of i>rey were bowling, We've made ourselyea a home. Can woman's heart be callous, And made of flint and steel t Perhaps you'll learn to pity, When you are made to>W. Bbonid sickness prey upon yon, And children ciy for bread, With bitter self-reproaches Too'll rue the path you tread. We love with purest feelings, Our husbands, children, f)rlendai We've learned to price the bkaaiii^ Which God in men^ aends. We have the ancient order To us by prophets given. And here we have the pattan At ttinga eziat in heaven, ; WS8T. rling, 1. iidsi ti^;^iA&&ii££^ j i i i iM> - ;j n . i i i i i.. 'i' ^.^i l 5i ■ |y.-i<..,";i ' *' '' ^i ' t ■-^..?|S ' i7-.'' ' ,. WHPy''T"*?y»W!y»<«!;'wy>m MORB- PLURAL WIVES. 2W We'd fain from haman-snflfering Each barbed arrow dmw, But yet Bclf-presetvalion I» God's and Nature'a l»w, Tbe Bcripturea are fnlfllling, The spoiler's being spoiled; All Satan's fonl devices 'Gainst Zlon will bo foiled. grtat Bilt Uke OUy, Oct. 13, 1*^57." Zina D. Huntingdon Jacoba is of large form well proportioned, high forehead, with light hair and eyea. She ia of a melancholy temperament, as is plainly indicated by the q^prfession of her countenance. She has three children and- has charge of the children of Clara Chase. Zina haa some literary ability, and sometimea writes poetry. She has a special pffice in the tamily which is to act as governess lor all the young ladies, a6companying them in their atten- dance to singing schools and other public places. Zina came to Utah with her husband, Dr. Jacobs. Young became attached to her, sent the Doctor on a mission, and in his absence appropriated to himself the wife and children. Dr. Jacobs u still in California, and is an "apostate." Zma stands in great awe of Brigham, who treats her with marked coldness and neglect Amelia Partridge is rather tall, with a fine form, black hair, dark eyes, dark oomplexion, fur »V-* •a * r if'-. : . a '^ 11 11.31'iJ. .M l J I 280 ADYXNTUBna IN THB FAB WIST. ■weet expression of oountenaaoo, md very mild and amiable in disposition. She and her sister Eliza had been servants in the fiunily of Joseph Smith, in Nanvoo. Amelia has four children, to whom she is de- votedly attached. She is a kind and gentle mother, patient and forgiving, one of the excel- lent onea of earth. She takes bnt little interest in fiunily matters, ontside of the eirole of her own children. Mxa. Angnsta Oebb is a native of Massachn- setts, and formerly resided in Bofton. She is a Urge, fine-looking'person, dark ikr, gray eyea and dear complexion. She is very stylish in appearance and of dignified demeanor. She was converted to Mormonism at Boston, fifteen years ago, left her husband and a very interesting family of children, and with one little girl, Oharlotte, came to Utah and took np her residence V at the Harem, as a ploral wife of Brigham Young. 8he is high spirited and imperious. She once returned to her fiunily in Boston and ranained two years, but was too deeply involved in the meshes of Mormonism to be satisfied away from Zion, and again returned to Salt Lake.- Bhe now live» in a neat little oottage near ^e lion Honse and ia supported by Touna^. Her son, James Oobb, after finishing his course of study te.- ftaiii W '-^'WU ' .*' ii » iii -^" 'W' KJfoiiftfW*'"*^''!''*'"' '■■'^^^- *"^'W^m |, i mi | i I 1 4 1 i""!J4i wasT. id very mild id her sister ly of JoflepBi m she is de- sod gentle of the exoel- ittle interest drole of her >f Massscha- on. She is a Ir. g»y eyes ry stylish in or. She was , fifteen years f interesting e little girl, her residence gham Tonng. Bs. Sheonoe md remained irolved in the Itisfied away bjt Lake. She tear U^e lion it(. Her son, arse of study OLiJU OHABB. 821 in the East, oame to Salt Lake, and after some years, through the infinenoe of bis mother, joined the ohnrcfa. Previous to becoming a Itormon, he expressed much anxiety about his mother and sister Obarlotte, now an interesting young lady, and used many arguments and entreaties to in- duce them to leave, but finally himself yielded to the sednotive infinenoes which surrounded him. Mrs. Smith is an elderly woman who admired Brother Bngham very much and desired to be sealed to him, to insure her salvation. Yonng did not reciprocate her sentiments toward him, but compromised the matter by sealing her to Joseph Smith for eternity, and to himself for time. After this ceremony had been performed, he oommitted her to the care of the Bishop of iho ward directing him to support her. There are many of this class of women in the Territory. Okni Chase was of medium height, dark hair and eyes, rather sullen expression of countenance, low forehead and features indicative of deep-seat- ed melancholy. When Young married her, he treated her with marked consideration. He assigned to her an elegant apartment in whidi hung the only oil painting of himself. She from the first distrusted the principle of polygamy, pfFpn mmi'v si% ADVXHTUBBS W TH» FAB WKiT. Rud had many miBglvings of conecience in regard to her aoarse in marrying the Prophet. j For a time she lived in this way, in a strait between two opinions. When her hnsband treated her kindly, she tried to be happy, but when he was cold and unfeeling toward her, she was driven well-nigh to desperation, in the mean time she had four children, two of whom are now living. They are bright and intelligent girls, fourteen and sixteen years of age. As she approached her fourth confinement her fits of remorse became more frequent and more terrible. She repreached herself u ith hav- ing committed, the unpardonable sin. Her condition was truly pitiable. During her fiickness firigham treated her with so much wldness and neglect that she became actually insane and raved incessantly, -"Oh, I have committed the unpar- dunable sinl Oh, warn my poor children not to follow my bad example. I am going to hell. Brigham has caused it. Oh! do not any ot yo»i go into polygamy. It will curse yoo and damn your souls "eternally." When her husband ap- 1, she cursed him as the author of her destruction. The "President" and his two "counsellors" ♦•laid hands" on her, but all of no avail. Dr. Sprague, the family physician, was sent for-, but i:& itfT^''^^-^-'^' ' ,»..rt..t. ( , , i ii^ t f-'^"^W r' ,11'ri^— *'■" I, «,j»^ w^ Kf lR wxst. enoe in regard ph«t. , in a strait her hnsband be happy, but >ward her, she Ktion. Jn the two of whom and intelligent f age. \h ooriiinemeBt i freqnent and TBelf svithhav- >le Bin. Her ingherdcknesa >h (•x>ldne8B and DBane iind raved tted the anpar. shildren not to going to hell, not any ot you yoQ and damn Br hnaband ap- ) a'athor of her "coonBellora" no avail. Dr. 9» Bent forj bnt Tj;;t^-'.^y,i?^^'7; T^ i! awq i'f j" ' P '. ["r T .r ' i i. ", vw^ ' W H a ▲ a^TXKo MAiriAa t28 her poor wrecked Bpirit wonld no longer abide where it had suffered so much, and she died a raring maniac. Amelia B'olaom is a native of PortBoiontb, N. H. She is tall and well formed, with light hair, grey eyes and regular features She is quite pale, owing^to ill health. Has but little refine- ment of manner. When at the theatre, sitting in the King's box, with her hnsband, the ubserved of all obsei vers, she may be seen eating apples, throwing the skins about, chatting with Brigham and occasionally levelling her glass at soiiio one in the assembly. She plays and sings, bnt with indifferent skill, and has revealed it to me. Ton oannot be laved by any one else. If yon marry me I will save yon and exalt you to be a queen in the eeleatial world, but if you reftiae, you will be destroyed, both aonl and body* The poor girl believed thia helliih impostor, and yielding to his wiihea, beoame his wife. For several months after her marriage, Amelia was sad and dcrjeeted, but of late she has rallied and now appears the gayest of the gay. This mar- riage took place on the 89th of January, 1868, more than six months after the passage by Congress of the anti-polygamy law, and was public and notorious. Here was perpetrated, in one act, the double crime of destroying forever the happiness of a young lady and setting before his people the example of an open violation of the law of the land. Yet for both crimes he goes unpunished and continues to sit in his chair of state, clothed in authority and power, not only the wonder, but the admiration, of thousands outside of the Mormon church! Amelia is evidently living under oonstndnt and acting an assumed character. She is playing the f»2s of a happy wife, with a breaking heart .Ji^^iijiMJui.^ ' I IB WMT. ilwftp beliefsd tanght to hftve he Mid, '<7oa Mled it to me. e elie. If you sijt yon to be t if yon refine, lodbody* lUish itnpoeter. le his wife. For 1^, Amelia wu has rallied aud ay. Thie mar- January, 1868, be paaaage by law, and was I perpetrated, in itroying forever id Betting befora ten violation of both erimea he oiitinhisohair power, not only n, of tiioutands tnder eonstraint . She is playing breakiag heart ■;^i»f>'i"f j w* 1 II I III i | >iii i ^ I ▲MSLIA. 925 At the time of her marriage, her heart had been li^ven to another, to whom she should have been married. Tliat she compromised her character, in marrying Yonng under the oironmstar.oes, is a fact too notorious to be concealed, and this connection has bronght mora odium upon polrg- amy than any the President ever formed. Neverthelese, Amelia standn the recognised Queen of the Harem. She leads the fiubion, and is the model woman for the saints. Thun- »ands bow low as she passes, and think themselves happy to receive her passing recognition. 8he is now a qneen and is to be a goddess in the celestial world. The new wife sometimes becomes restive and iuipAtient, and treats her licge lord rather shHbbily. She is at timea notional and imperions and somewhat coquettish, to all of which her husband submits with good grace for the present aud pets her as a child. The Bee Hive House, formerly occupied by Mrs. Young and her family, has been vacated tor Amelia. Servants are at her disposal and her establishment is extensive and imposing. Brigham spends much of his time with his new witb and often dines with her. One evening a friend waa taking tea with the newly-married couple. Amelia behaved quite naughtily toward her lord. After tea waa finished, they renaained ADTXVTUBX8 19 THC FAB WX8T. at th« table, eating nnts and confeotioneriet. Amelia threw lier Bholh throngli an open win- dow, on the other side of the room. Herhuiband •aid, "Amelia, don't do that; pnt yonr shell* by your plate." "I ihan't do it ," replied the fair one; "I'll tlirow them where I pleflse." Young was silent for a time, but became so annoyed that he ayain said, "Amelia, I wish you would'nt do that any more." "I don't care," replied the iponso pettishly, "I'll throw the shells where I please, and I'll do as I ])lease, and yon may help yourself." And pulling her guest by the dress, she said; "Come, let's go up stairs and let htm grunt it out." Tl»e theatre was dedicated by prayer and a grand ball. This was in the winter of 1862-68. Brigham liul off in the dance with Amelia, and all was ttmiles and sunshine. On another occa- sion, he honored another one of the women with his hand for the first cotillion. This so displeased Amelia, that she refused to dance with' him at alL He coaxed, she shrugged her shoulders, and shook her head. It was only after much conde- Boension and solicitation on his part, that she so far granted him forgiveness as to consent to dance with him. This gay Lothario of sixty-three then led fdrth his blushing mistress, and "all went merry aa a marriage bell." jji\iijQfcyiMiiil:'"«'' i" ' '• ''''•^''■'- "^- B WBST. AMBLIA*S LOVBBS. 227 mfeotioneriM. an op«n win- Herhuiband fonr shcUtf by eplied the fair i«8e." Young 110 ao annoyed byonwould'nt I," replied the ihella where I I yon may lielp t by the drees, B and let him prayer and a ber of 1862-63. Ii Amelia, and another ooca- [le women with lis so displeased :e with' him at r shoulders, and 9r much conde- tart, that she so lonscut to dance iixty- three then s, and "all went Amelia has love^^* atill, for cue of whom she entertains conBidcruble leeliii|?. Ho was uent to "Dixie," the cotton country, in Suutliern Utah, uii a niitsion. He soon retniiied, Ijowever, to Salt LaU City, and caused Brigham a good deal of anxiety. Amelia is tyrannical, and rules the women of the Harem with n strong hand. Tliey may rave, repine, or "cry their eyes out," but so lonpf as Amelia is Queen ot Brigliam's heart, it will do no good. Mrs. Emeline Free Young has been very mel- ancholy since Brigham married Amelia. When the Prophet "took" Amelia, poor Eme- line was heart-broken. She was taken very sick and her life was, for a long time des|)airedof. From her "sisters" she recei ved no sympathy. The bitter cup which they had been obliged to drink, was now commended to her own lips. From the confiding and happy wife, she has be- come the rejected and suffering mistress, and m ust now drag out the remainder of her days, a faded, cast off woman. And Amelia, what of herl She too, will soon take her place by the side of Emeline, and other and younger women take the place she now occupies, and in their or- der be cast off, to suffer with her. "In fact," said my friend **all the women are W^J^^yjjJQOj^MiMwa^lii'-^ frmm^MH^mm 22S ADVKNTURES IN THK FAR WS8T. miserable and unhappy. It is- a common remark in reply to the nsual salatatioD, "Oh, I've got the bines to-day." Will, not Amelia soon begin to lose her infln- cnce over the Prophet and he be seeking ^*other worlds to conquer," I said to my friend? She laughingly said,— "Oh, then you hav'nt heard the latest news. Brother Brigham is pay. in;,' very particular attention to a charming lady whom you know, — Miss Selima Ursenbach." How does the haughty Amelia like Ihatt "Oh, she is very much depressed, but she is so proud and unfeeling that nobody is ir(.»rry for her. Would yon like to hear Miss Ursen bach's histo- ry ?" Most assnredly, I replied, and she went i>n : "Miss Selima Ursenbach is a native of Geneva, Switzerland, and with her parents and brother came to Utah in the fall of 1862. She is an ac- complished musician, and at once became a favorite with the Mormons. Several concerts were given, at which she figured &b prima donna^ and although she sang in French, the melody of her voice and the artistic character of her music gained for her an established reputation. Brigham heard and was delighted. Her voice was music to his ravished ear, and for the thirtieth time, the little god let slip his arrow, and launched it into the Prophet's heart ' lllMi - •-' ">-'■-' ^aA *•: i..j:Jii^tiiki&tii^l^^^^ WX8T. mon remark I've got the Be her infln- king "other eudt 1 you hav'nt (ham is pay. arming lady en bach." e Ihatt but ehe is so torrv for her. bacU's hibto- she went on : e of Geneva, and brother She is an ac- e became a jral concerts mma donna^ le melodv of of her music ition. . I. Her voice ' the thirtieth arrow, and jTALLIMa IN LOTS. m Says a celebrated writer: "Now there are varions ways of getting in love. A man faUs in love Jast as he falls down atairs. It is an accident But when he runs in love, it is as when he runs la debt: it is done knowingly, intentionally and very often rashly and foolishly, even if not ridiculously, miserably and ruinously. "The rarcat and happiest marriages are between tboee who have grown in love. Take the description of such a love in its rise and progress, ye thousands and tens of thousands who have what is called a taste for poetry. Take it in the swe'*; words of one of the sweetest and tcuderest of Eng- lish poets, and then say whether this la not the way that leads to liappiness and bliss. ** 'Ah! I remember well [and how can I But evermore remember weU] when first Our flame b^;an; when aoarce we knew whatwaa The flame we felt. When as we sat aud sighed. And looked upon each other, and conceived Not what we ailed,— yet something we did ail ; And yet were well, and yet we were not well; And what was our disease, we could not telL Then would we kisB, then sign, then look; and thus, In that first garden ef our simpleness, We spent our childhood. But when years began To reap the fruit of knowledge, ah, tbea Would she with graver looks, with sweet, stem brow. Check my presumption, and my forwardness; Tet still would give me flowers. Mill would me show What she would have me, yet not have me know." - Is it possible I iaid that a man past 60, could become so infatuated with a yonng girl as Brii;- ham is said to have been with 8elima? *r. To destroy the romance of the whole story, Selima, charming bnt sensible Seliraa, becoming diiignsted with the whole affair, soon after left for Swifxerland again, leaving her lovers to settle thO Tffft^=t1f* ».mnn tf thCliniOll m iMwiu *■■ ■ ^'"'■^ A W18T. 'M DO Booner had be was, left the ttlier rival ap- a volunteer — Id not fear to t fi^in over his B whole Btory, ima, becoming loon after left lovers to settle OHAFTER XXL THB 8X0BXT OSDBBS. From Mr. Bnrlingame's JonmaL We were sitting around a cheerfhl ojien fire a tew evenings ago, when we heard a hesitating step on the front porch and afterwards a faint rap at the door. I arose and opened the door and a man, rather poorly clad, and apparently in great distress, entered. I told him to be seated and to feel that he was safe, among friends. This seemed to reassure him, and as he became more comfortable he seemed inclined to talk. Mrs. Barlingame brought in coffee and re- i^ ll 284 ADVSNTUBX8 IN THS WAR WX8T. 11 fi" freshments, for we had many times before shel- tered and fed those who were fleeing from Brig- ham's wrath. This man was an "apostate." He believed Brigham to be a false Prophet and had embraced the doctrines of Joseph Mor- ris whom he held to bo the "Trae Prophet of the Lord." I asked him if this was the first ''apostasy" from Brigham since thefonndingof that Church. He replied that there had been one other known as the ^'Qladdenites." '^How did the Church authorities get rid of themf I asked. "In the usual way, by persecution and death." "This first apostasy," he continued, "was headed by GJaddcn Bishop in 1852-53, and his followers were called Gladdcnites. If yon want to see how they were handled I will show yon a sermon preached by Brigham Young." With this he produced from an old pocket-book a piece of newspaper yellow with ago. The following extracts will show the animns of the whole: "I will mk, What has produced your pemcutlont nnd •orrowY What baa been the starling-point of all your affl!o- tions? Tbey began with apostates io your midst; those dis>. affected spirits caused others to come in, worse than tbey. who would runout and briug in all the devils they possibly could. That has been the starting-point and grand cause of ■11 oar diflBcnIties, every time we were driven. I am oom- bif to this place,-! am coming nearer home. tiimttk m tutoui i^-'Yi^-^'^''^-^'^^ ■^^■^^•''^■^•'■■'^ it^M^^' ilT|^|g||||j|j^ f r" -•~~^>^'r,'3^7y^~"-r:rw^ " p ' L ' ym i- f f i i i ii ^ ■ ■ ■■ _ i ^ - 1 1 i ^^ ii a. ■ '■ ^ ■■^ T 'l g y^j rAR W1C8T. mes before shel eing from Brig-< an "apostate." a false Prophet of Joseph Mor- ePropbetoftbe first "apostasy" ; of that Church, been one other *^How did the themf I asked, tion and death." continued, "was 1852-53, and his IB. If yon want will show yon a Young." With iket-book a piece The following f the whole: iir penecntioD* nnd nt of a]] your aflB!o- our midst; those dis>. a, worse tliau lliey. devils they possibly t and |;rand caase of driven. I am oom- lome. VATV OV AP08TATB8L 285 'ti-'t'fP^ . •'Do we see apostates among US now? We do. ' "When a man comes right oat Uke an independent devil, and says, 'Damn Mormonismand all the MormonB» and to oflr with himself to California, I say he to a genUemanby the aide of a nasty, snealjing apostate, who is oppaied to nothing but Chrtotianity. I «vy to the former, Go In peace, sir. and prosper if yon can.' But wehave a set of Bpiritehcre, worse than such a character. When I went from meeting last Sabbath, my ears were saluted with an aposute, crying in the streets here. I want to know if any onTof youwhohasgotthe spirit of Mormonism in you would aay'Let us hear both sides of the question. Let us listen and prove allthlngs.' What do you want to provet Do TOO want to prove that an old apoetaje, who has been cut oflf from the church thirteen times for lying, is anything worthy of notice? 1 heard that a certain plclurc^lealer in tbto ci'y, when the boys would have moved away the wag- on in which thto apostate was standing, became violent with them, saying, 'Let thto man alone; these are sainU that yoa ate persecuting.' [Sneeringly.] "We want such men to go to CaTlfomia, or any where they ohooM. I say to those persons, You must not court persi ou. tion here, l«st you get so much of it you will not know what todo with it. Do kot court persecution. We have kuown Gladden Bishop for more than twenty years, and know him to be a poor dirty curse. Here Is sister Vllate Kim- ball, brother Heber's wife, baa borne more from that vam than any other woman on earth could bear; but she won t bear it Hf^aln. I say again, you Gladdenites, do not court persecution, or you wUlget more than you want, and it will come -quicker i ban you want it. "I say to yon, Bi8hop8,do not allow themto preach in Toar wards. Who broke the roads to these valleys? Did tiitoJUtlenas^ Smith, and hto wifot Ho. They stayed io ..^j;^ .-iStfijIi.. 286 ■Wi;ri . ir i ] Wim i p i lj W K iw .Hl l " ■W' l iJ i i" ,A' I I , JlffU i "f?* ▲DVBMTniUIB IM THB FAU WB8T. 8t. LoQli while w« did it, peddling ribboiu,«Bd kiMlng ttie gentile*. I know whftt thtj hare done here.-thej hnve BKked eiorbitant prices for their naaty, itinking ribbons. [Yoices/Thst'strae.*] We broke the nwds to this coantry. '*Now, you Gladdenites, keep your tongues stUI, lest sad- den destruction come upon you. I suy, rather thw> that a. poetates' should flourish here, I will unsbeath my bowie knife, and conquer or die. [OmRt commotiop in the con- gregation, and a simnltaneoas liurst uf feeling, assenting to- the declaration.] Now, you naaty apostates, clear out, or 'Judgment will be laid to the Hne, and rigbteoaoMsa to the plummet' [Voices generally, *0o it, go it.] If yon say i» is all right, raise your bands. [All hands up. J Let oa call upon the Lord to assist us in this and erery other good work." «. !.• In the BBine dieconree he commanded the Bish. ops to "Itick these men oat of their wards," and warned the apostates themselves that '*they were not playing with shadows," bnt it was the voice and hand of the Almighty they were trying to play with, and they would find themselves mis- taken if they thought to the contrary." In accordance with this bloody teaching, many nnfortanate apostates who were nnwilling or'4in-. able to leave the oonntrv, "bit the dnst." They teltthe literal edge of the bowie-knife thns from the pnlpit unsheathed for their destraetioli. Mfltny of the murders committed daring the snooeeding six or seven years wer^ fhlly author- iaed by these instrnctions; and yet Brigham, nB> able to deny that they had been oommitted, has .yr;i;v''lw-. I TAB WIST. tboiu,uid Uailiigfbe lone here.-th^J hnve ly, itinking rlbboni. iKNulttotbiaooaQtiy. tongucA stUl, lest stid- ity, rather tbui tbnt a. unsbenth my bowl* ioniinotloD inthecon- ( feeling, uaenttog to- pmtates, cleu- oat, or id rigbteoameM to the , goit.] Ifyoawyl* uide ap.J Letnsoall ind every other good nmandedtheBish. their wards," and es that '*they were It it was the voice [ley were trying to dthemeelves raw- ontrary." tdy teaching, many re nnwilling or4in<- the dnat" They ie-knite thus from their destractioli. mitted dnring the were ^Uy anthor- d yet Brigham, nii> wn oommitted, has JOBIPH M0BBI8. 287 openly boanted that his enemies have been nn- able to trace any of them to him, and fasten them upon him. He ansheathes the bowie-knife, and issues a general mandate, bnt when the murder of some individual dissenter is brought to his door, he turns away and says, "Thou canst not say I did it." The second organized opposition to Young was made by Joseph Morris. On the 19th of November, 1860, a man dressed In ordinary working-clothes wended his way on foot from Slaterville, a settlement in Weber Oonnty, north of Salt Lake, to the Holy City. This was Joseph Morris, aqd the object of his visit was to deliver to Brigham Young two let- ters which he had written, under the influence of the Spirit. It seems that for some reason the life of Mor- ris had been threatened, and having been driven from the place where he had been living, he was now going to appeal to the President in person for protection. Morris had received, previous to this time, many revelations, #ome of which look- ed to a purification of the church, — all of which he had communicated to Brigham and the Apos- tlesj* On his way to Salt Lake he met John Cook, brother of Bichard Oook, at that tiute a Mormon '^-■' ■■■■'■ dii .OaHMiJUMMM JM » « 1 »1»Wiy II J I ^ ' I » ' Ji., *.'. 288 ▲oviirruBBB nr thx var wist. Bishop, presiding at Sooth Weber. To him Morris ooinmnnicated liis views and projects, and uiade so favorable an impression tliat both the Cooks soon afterward esponeed his cause, and be canio his zualons supporters. Murri» delivered his letters to the President at his residence, but received no reply. lie then procee«]ed to the house of Mr. Cook on Weber River, about thirty miles northward from the city. Not only the Cooks, but a number of their neighbors, now began to entertain favorable upinions of the claim of their new ucqnaintanoe to inspiration. Oti ers who conceived that the divine right of Brigham was being endangered or infringed up- on, determined to put Morris to death, or drive him from their midst. But Bishop Cook stood in the way. In this emergency President Young wab ap. pealed to,wlK>8cnt two high ecilesiastics, Me&srs. John Taylor and Willford Woodruff', both Apos- tles, to investigate the matter. They appointed a general meeting at South Weber, and invited the Bishops of the surrounding settlements, with as many of their people as possibly ,conld, to \t- tend. The meeting convened on the 11th of FebrU' f.St!f.ilji:^kj;ig^ ''- ■■^^'-•-^ '- ^r,i^4MA , '„,>^*.. VAR WX8T. reber. To him and projectB, and on that both thu liis cause, and be ) the President at ■eply. jose of Mr. Cook miles northward number of their ertain favorable lew ucquaintanoe le divine right of I or infringed up- to death, or drive ishop Cook stood t Young wab ap. slesiastics, Messrs. druff", both Apos- They appointed eber, and invited ; settlements, with iblj ,conld, to lit- he 11th of Febru. OUT orr UKD'EB TBS OHIH. 239 ary, 1861, and the delegates commenced their court of inquiry by demanding whether there was a man in the ward who professed tobea prophet! And whether tliore were any individ- uals who entertained him, or professed faith in his claims? To the astonishment and consternation of the Mormons, seventeen of the believers, with Bishop Cook at their head, arose and declared that they would enjoy and defend the right of conscience by adhering to their new faith, though it should bring upon them the most bitter persecution, and the loss of their lives. 'An old man nai.iod Watts arose, and in an inflammatory speech, rec- ommended that the adherents of the new Prophet should be 'cut off under the chin,' and laid away in the brush; at the same time accompanying his words with a motion of the hand, drawing it ac- crosB his throat. This, he said, was what ought to be done, according t(. his understanding of the laws of the chur<^. After some further discu8si9n, in which Watta was boldly rebuked by Cook for the utterance of 8uch sentiments, the question was put to the parties on trial, whether they believed thai Brig- ham Toung was a Prophet, Seer, and Eevelator. They all anowered in the negative. Mr. Tay- lor testified that he knew Brigham to be such '♦ji '^i-^J/ii U-xAV^ ■i:i-tij.iv.,.t'i)mV'.u' yM m&m ^■' Wl S40 ADYIMTURIS IN TRV FAB WIST. and Mid thofle who believed to the contrary maat be ezoommniiicaled from the ohnrch. They were then subjected to the procesB of ezoommonioation. It will be noticed that the right of Brigham to preside over the ohnrch as its temporal head, wae not qnestioned by Morrlt or his tbllowera. From this time tlie followers of Morris increas- ed in nnmbers with wonderfal rapidity. On the 6fth of April, 1861, iive persons were baptised into the new church in the Weber River. On the same da]p of the same month, thirty- • one years previous, tlie Mormon Oliurch had been instituted by the baptism of six persons. Encouraged by this augnry, a diurch was or- ganized and the work commenced in earnest. Converts flocked to thoni irom all parts of the Territory. In three months the new church numbered about five hundred. In the meantime difRcnlties arose between them and tliQ surrounding Mormons. The Mor- risites refused to train as militia. Heavy tines wore imposed in consequence, and much prop- erty sold on ezecution for their payment. These fines and exactions were increased until the Morrisites refused longer to submit to them. A nnmbei' of fines of $60 each had been im- ^jttvuatfi'^ ' AB WBtT. the oontrarj the ohnrch. o the process of ^ht of BriKhftin temporal head, or his tbUowers. ' Morria inoreas> ipidity. ^e pei'BuiiB were lie Weber River. e month, thirty-. in Ohnrch had of six persons. ft olinroh was of' need in earnest. 1 all parts of the iinruli numbered I arose between nons. The Mor- tia. Heavy fines and uinch prop- payment. e increased until ) submit to them, loh had been im- APOeTABT AND VLOUB. Ml posed. When the sheriiT appetred and proposed to arrest those who would not or could not ptj, he was resisted. Further proceedings were Uien suspended for the present In the spring of 1862 a team, consisting of two yoke of cattle, which had been sent to mill from the Morrisite settlement, was, together with a load of flour, seised and retained by one Will- iam Jones, who threatenc?^ in like manner to retain all that should be sc>nt until some diflionl- ties between hiic and them shonid be settled to his satisfaction. The Hornsites, t'a6ing in immediate need of the flour, sent a j>om« of m n and took not only the flour, but Jones an^ tvo associates prisoners. Application was now made to rmon to give mmanded the sans to kill on ^^mr; i iijni,i J.,1 1 VWP, i J|,WiH,". wm. 246 ADVISNTUBSS IN THE FAB WX8T. ^'TeB he replied, this is a Theooratic monarchy and the President of the Chnroh, as Gud's vice- gerent wields despotic power over the people, and rnles them by liis single will, in all their afl'airB, both spiritual and temporal. In order that the most perfect discipline shonld be en- forced, there is an organized system, so complete and far-7ea«'liing that the daily lives of each and every member are ready at a moment's no- tice to present to the President, for his inspec- tion." I would like very much my friend to . have yon give me the organization of this The- ocracy. He continned "you will observe as I proceed a striking similarity to the Jeiwish re- ligion after which the whole aystem is modeled. "Indeed we all believe that we are the chosen people of God and that we are commanded to fulfil the prophecy and are "To establish Zion on the tops of these mountains" and that all na- tions will flow unto it The Morrisites hold that Brigham Young is a false and wicked king like unto Saul and that he has corrupted the faith delivered to the Saints, added thereto base and hellish practices and that God will in his own good time overthrow him and all his will- ing dupes and raise up a true successor to Joseph who shall re-establish his ehuroh in' its purity and power. ll ^l'iyA^' .,. V, 1^-, ' -■^'i>i:i"A.-lij:":^.Aiarf& J ""^x'^^vii' '< ' ^'4' - ?-i ' ^-i-'ff ' t^ ' *i ' ''J'- ' "..' ' *Siy'' ^■*.v^'..p ^'^w^!^Ty^^f**T^'^^i^^^^'yy^^^ tic monarchy s Gud's vice- >r the people, 1, in all their j. In order should be en- 1, so complete lives of each moment's no- br his inspec- my friend to 1 ofthisThe- 1 observe as I be Jeiwish re- n is modeled, ire the chosen >mmanded to Btablish Zion nd that all na- orri&ites hold id wicked king corrupted the 1 thereto Inmc rod will in his ad all his will- !8sor to Joseph ii in its purity PS1B8T8 AND PRIESTHOOD. 247 The organization of the Mormon system is: Firet,— Thk Fikst Pbbhdenoy. This conBists of three, chosen from those who hold the high- priesthood and apostleship, and its oflBce is to preside over and direct the aflEairs of the whole church. The President is also Seer, Eevelator, Translator, and Prophet. He rules in all spirit, ual and temporal affairs. Secondly ,-^Thb Apobtlbb. These are to build up, organize, and preside over churohefl, admin- ister the ordinances, etc. Thirdly,— The SBViamKB. The Quorums of the Seventies are to travel in all the world, preach the gospel, and administer its ordinances and blessings. There i«, also, the Patriarch, whose duty it is to bless the fatherless, to prophesj what shall befall them, etc. Fourthly,— Hioh-Pbie8T8awd Eldbbs. The High-Priest is to administer the ordinances, and preside over the Stakes of the church; thatis» over the churches established abroad. The Elders are to preach and to baptise; to ordain other Elders, also Priests, Teachers, and Deacons. All the foregoing officers are of th» Milchisedec Priesthood. Fifthly,— Thb Aabooto Priesthood, whiohliw dudes the offices of Bishop, PrieBt, Teacher, and Deacon. JTRjra -■• »»<' Acuities. llie Priesthood comes direct from Heaven, and was lost to man, until the keys of both or. ders of the Priesthood were given to Joseph Smith, by an angel from Heaven, in 1829. After the death of Smith, they came into the hands of Brigham Young. From this retftme of the church organization, it will be seen that it is sufficient for the pnr> poea Nor is it confined to spiritual affairs. Under the form of a church organization, this system absorbs not only the reiigiops, but all the dvil and political liberty of the individual member. The High' Oonndl ibrma an appar- .J;"^*^".A4?A■'-^*-•^''~'-•^'^'•'^'^^^*^'^ ip»iP5ra>r«P!Wf^ kB WSST. e lesser ofBcca ers in outward ' a business of op transgress- Ee, administer per, and visit md strengthen aoher. consisting of Bident. The of- important .di^- firom Heaven, eys of both or« iven to Joseph aven, in 1829. came into the \k organization. It for thepnr- piritual affairs. , ganisation, this ligiopS) but ail the indlTidoal >rmaan appar- UTa 249 ent check on the power of the President; but when it is couBidered that tliis body is compos- ed of persons nearest the President, and under his immediate influence and control, in other relations in the same organization, — as Higli- Priests, etc, — it will be seen that the check i» only nominal. The orders of the Priesthood, to which these officers are respectively attached, are thus dis tingnished: — The Melchisedec Priesthood hold the right of Presidency, receive revelations from Heaven, for the guidance of the church, and hold the keys of all its spiritual blessings. The Aaronic Priesthood hold the keys of the ministering of angels, and have the right to ad- minister in outward ordinances. This Priest- hood must be filled by lineal descendants of A.aron. It will be seen that the mission of all the ofli- cers of the Melchisedec Priesthood, the Apostles, High-Prieete, Seventies, and Elders— is to pi op- agate the gospel, and make converts; while the government of the church- and of the people is committed to the Aaronic Priesthood. * Of these the chief is the Bishop, who is accord- ingly the civil and religious magistfate dfthe wiud in which he resides. M' ' 4 ♦f n ' -i n i" 1 1 i.wii'i'tw ; yjCA/ffV^' '' 250 ▲DYSMTUBKB IN TBK FAR WK8T. Rfr. The Order of the Danitea bu been, for many years, an established institution in tlie Mormon ohnroU. It was first oi^a^nized as the Daughters of Zi- on, see Songs of Solomon and Isaiah 4.4. Then on Jnly 4th, 1888, as the Danite Band or United Brothers of Gideon, with the battle cry of **The Sword of the Lord and Gideon," see Judges, chap* ters 6, 7, 8. Also Genesis 46. 17. "Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horses' heels, so that his rider shall tidl backward." Brigham Young and his two Oonnselors form the Firiit Presidency, nn4pr the title of the Gods, or Grand Archees. These are, at pres- ent, Tonng, Kimball, and Wells. A few, also, of the Apostles, hold the rank of Grand Archees. These have the power of life and death. Next in importance, is a body of men called Archees. They are entitled to sit in Oouncil with the Gods or Gitmd Archees, in matters re- lating to the taking of life. This ''Quorum" as it is called, also includes some of the Bishops and Presidents of other quorums in in the diurch. •Their olBSoe is to examine oases of offenders thought to require a summary disposal, and sub- mit the result of such examination to the Grand Archees. In some cases, whefe the utmost dis- i-:fi*i-3:i.i &iJ^S^^ • JU.^ i ,^ i . » , ^ |^ ! V ! / |:V" ITj VAR WK8T. A been, for many Din theMoroKm Danghters of Zi- [saiah 4.4. Then e Band or United ^tUeory of<*Tho see Judges, chap* 17. *'Dan shall be in the path, that liat his rider shall > Oonnselors form the title of the Ihese are, at pres- alls. A few, also, of Oraud Arohees. ud death. dy of men called bo sit in Oounoil ees, in matters re- rhis "Qaomm" as )f the Bishops and in in the church, cases of offenders disposal, and sub- ition to the Grand fe the utmost dis- '^.'-, ' ' .- 'j LT ' ^' y -^-. - ' H'>..K" ' '. ' ,'W, i | V ' j m' OBDBB or THB OAKITXS. ■*r 261 oretion is required, they act as agents and swift- Mringed messengers, to carry into effect the de- crees of the Gods. The Archees have disci etionary and independ- ent power over the lives of all gentiles and "apostates." Next in rank are the Danites, whose office is to assist the Archees in the execution of their bloody deeds. These are formed into bands of Ih'ty men each. One band, at least, belongs to eadi Archee, they serving under him as min- ute men. These "Danite Bonds" are generally compos^ of inferior officers and teachers, con- stables, and policemen, and those who, having committed heinous crimes, as murder, theft, adul- tery, &c., would sooner be sworn to serve in this bloody office, than have their deeds exposed and receive their justly merited punishment. The offieers in all these grades are solemnly sworn to secrecy, and to the duties of their res- pective offices, on pain of instant death. Where the d|»nger of discovery is imminent, and the matter in hand is t >o important to be trusted to the Danites, the Archees meet and per- form the dirty work themselves; as in the case of Secretary Babbitt, Brewer, and the unlucky at- tempt on Dr. Hurt In other cases, the Danites ajM oalled upon; instance the Parishes, Potter, 1' ■■1 262 ADTKNTURIS IM TUX VAR WEST. Bowman, Monntein Mdadowt, Ac. The Daniteg are expected to net as epies opon Ihe federal oflScers and other geutiles; to wateli the feelings and Bpirits of the saints, and to re- port the first indications of disafiiaotion. Snoh eases are at once attended to, and if they are deemed of a dangerous character, are summa- rily disposed of. The spoil is diTided, one half going to the Grand Archees, and the other half to the Archees and Danites who are employed in the cummission of the dime. • When Judge Cradlebaugh attempted to bring tv juBtice the perpelrators of the Mountain Meaduw Maesaore, and various other orimeii, several bishops and many other leading Mor> mons fled to the mountains, where they remain- ed several weeks. Their place of refuge they named «]^unt Kolob," which means "the res- idence of the Gods." The remark is frequently made in Utah,— "Brigham is the only God I care a d — n about." The deep meaning of this is only to be explain- ed by reference to this organised system of crime taken in connection with the organization of the "celestial kingdom." The theory is that Brigham Young is a God in embryo. That he is laying the foundation here iij;iai^iiiia;^i.£^^ mmimmmmi^' » i ■ " I I" » '■ " !>' t A ^,-iifr'--iwii»pwp| IK VAR WB8T. B, Ac. » not M epies apon geutiles; to watok le saints, and to re- isaffeotion. nded to, and if they araoter, are snmma- >half going to the r half to the Aroheeo id in the cummiaaion attempted to bring of the Mountain rious other orimec, E>ther leading Mor- where they remain- place of refnge they lich means "the ree- y madei in Utah, — care a d — n aboat." is only to be ezplain- ized system of crime e organization of the m Yonng is a God in r the fonndation her* 0ILI8TIAL SIMODOIL 268 for a celestial kingdom. That there will be cre- mated tor him a worlds which his posterity will in- habit, and of which lie will be the King and God. His kingdom will be constituted as follows: Ist. Himself as God. 2d. His wives as Goddesses and Qneens, each rnliug her own posterity, with Brigham as husband and God. 3d. His uons and their families. 4th. The daughters by the celestial law would when married, pass out of their father's kingdom and be added to the husband's. To obviate this difficulty, every man who marries one of the Pres- ident's daughters is obliged to be adopted by and sealed to his father-in-law. The daughter is thus retained to augment her father's kingdom, by tlie addition of her family. This is one reason why female children are so lightly esteemed in Utah. They cannot add to the father's glory, but must go to glority others. 6th. Many young men who have no families and therefore no kingdoms, are sealed to Brig- ham, to add to his celestial glory,— in some in- stauces, also, men of families, who have not am- bition enough to aspire to kingdoms of their own. This relatiofiship pertains to this world as well as to the ne^t Brigham becomes a father to thorn here, supporto them if necessary, and de- ^ .^ % '"4 •.'3 _ /- ■ ■ M .l*l',.ii. ■f-:M 'A!^"%*t>»<-1 ADVSNI OKSS IV TRC FAR WI8T. inands tlflr respvot and obedience. A cp^e recently oooarred in Salt T^e, which fnlly ilhiBtrates the power which Yoniig exer- oisoB over thiB class of his subjects. Dr. Spragne, an eastern roan, has l)eon at Salt Ijake about twelve jears. Dnring most of that time he has ofBciated in the Endowment Honse, in the washings and anointings. He has also had charge of the Tabernacle, and acted as family physician to the inmateH of the Harem. He has a wife and two children. H is eon is on a mission, and the daughter, a little girl of thir- teen, is an invalid. Mrs. Spragne is a model New-England housewife. She has toiled early and late to procure the comforts, and Kome of the luxuries of life. By the most persevering ef- fort, they at length succeeded in building a beau- tiiVil house, and Doctor Sprague's garden if the prettiest in Salt Lake. The family removed to their new residence in the fall of 1862, and had but just furniuhed it. By the Mormon law of adoption, the property of the adopted child belongs to the father, or is under his control. Dr. Spragne is the adopted ■on of Brigham Young.* His whole property is worth not less than $10,000. Mrs. Emeline Free Young has been very mel- ftndholy tinoe Brigham married Amelia. Her ^^4i&i^ ,f. ;r;^;..;-s.,.^;>«;..s-.-J-; ■v^^ . M&: ''■J^''~^^i ■ pifll ' [■ FARWKBT. lience. D Salt Ijake, which « which Yoniig exer- bieots. an, haB been at Bait )nriDg most of that Endowment House, gs. He haB also had ^nd acted hb family [he Harem, dren. His Bonis on a little girl ofthir Spragne is a model 3he haB toiled early mtbrtB, and some of most perjtevering ef- id in bnildiiig a beau- ague's garden if the leir new reaidence in lut just furnished it. loption,the property rs to the father, or ia »rague is the adopted lis whole property is Bg has been very mel- larried Amelia. Her DB. SPBAOUB. 256 health continued to decline until it was thought advisable to remove lier fromthe Lion Honse the scene of her joyB and sorrow, and Bitnate her more pleasantly. Accordingly one day Brig- ham called on Dr. Spragne and wife, and coolly told them that he wanted their place for three or tour years, for Emeline, until he could build her At tlioend of that time they could have it one. again, and in the meantime they could live in the house formerly occupied by J. M. Grant, which he would liave repaired for their use. The hnsbaiid and wife were astoniBhed and con- founded at this request, and Mrs. Sprague, under the first impulse of her indignation, said "she did not relish the idea of giving up her honse to p^ple who read«novel(» every day." "Very well," replied the Prophet, "if yon prefer to incur my displeasure raUier thvo to let me have your home, yon if-*i FAB WX8T. I break with him after many sleep- wf upirit, he made itice. ks to Mrs. eeU', but her DOor years almost en- .nd how could she' faltering step she 18 and fruit, cull- that lovely rose, erry, and thatlne. this sweet com seemed to receive I. She was pow to I, by whom and for art of the mother ■efleotion. hat she must leave vept until oblivion of convulsions, she least, her cruel &te. &thize with Sister "Sister Spra^e, stter do it than to resting upon you.** very kind-hearted, saying she did not m," nid she, **hM THX SWOBP OF TKB ALMIOHTT. 267 set his mind tipon it, and we don*t any of us dareio speak to him about it." Young remained inexorable — the change was made; and to-day the wbilome favored wife and now cast-off mistress of Biiglmm Young, occu- pies the beautiful residence of Dr. Sprague, the fruit of his m&ny years of toil and economy. It is an ordinary thing for people who offend in any way the Archees to begot out of the way. The order is given to "cut them off just under the ch;a." Brigbam does not in words sanction this, but simply crooks his little finger and says ••the boys know their business." When John D. Lee, and his "band" had got the emigrants from Missouri and Arkansas in such a position that he knew he could cut them off if he wanted to do it he sent a courier to Brigham for further instruction. Mrs. Eme- line Free happened to bo near when the messen- ger arrived and foun^ out his business and got down on hf\r knees and begged for the lives of these emigiants, but she could not move the heart of this cruel king; but like the despot of old he ordered the slaughter to go on, saying, "They have shed the blood of the Saints and I command you in the name of Israel's God to fol* low these cursed gentiles an9 disguised as In- dians attabk them and with the arrows of the P!!PPi|!|y JiUijf ji«Hlil*il««!4.v|' ADTBNTURB8 IK THB FAR WEST. Almighty make a clean sweep of them and leave none to tell the tale." Tea know the resnlt. Thiiwas the richest train that ever crosiild the plains and yon can see any day among the lead- en of this people the pianos, fine clothing and splendid horses and carriages which were taken frcia them. "It seems'* said I, ^«that these people stop at no crime when they have an object to accom- plish." "No," said he, "they consider that they •re doing God's service just as much when com- mitting a mnrder of the most horrible descrip- tion as when attending divine services in the tabernacle, provided they are under the instrnc- tions ot their superiors. The other day I was oonversing with a man high in the Priesthood, and he eaid: "Bome time io thesDinmer Kit 1851, 1 wenttotbe Mint, in Btk Lake City, on bndnem. Jolin Kay wm there. He had diargp of tlie Mint. Tlw bnilding is now tnside of Brigtwm'a Wall On a table, a little to one side of the room I Mw a bomanakdetou complete, attached by wires. laak- fld bim how it came there. After some reluctance, he stated that it was the skeleton nf an emigrant, whowaspassiiv throogh SaltLake, and wbo had boasted how be bad assist, •d in peiaecating the Momons in Missouri. He said he would oootlDoe to persecute them, and lived for that pur. pose, or something like that. Kay said, 'We askedBrigham what we v«n to do with bim.' Crij^am replied, 'He sop> posed iba boys knew tlieir badness.' I then asked Kay bow they managed .v Be said they invited tbeenigiaatto iS ' JiL. fe| i > 'i A » .vj^^- r'J^': " - 'f'y-miitM'm :Xrrf-' im*««iW*^-~" ' ps^^S^I E FAR WEST. t of tbem and leave know the result, lat ever cro6ll8ci the ay among the lead- , fine clothing and I which were taken hese people stop at n object to accom- f consider that they 18 mnch when ^m- st horrible descrip- ^ine services in the 9 under the instrno- rhe other day I was 1 in the Priesthood, 51, 1 wenttottae Mint, in >tan JLaj was there. He tnilding is now Inside of (le to one aide of the room ittached b; wirea. I aak- lome relactanoe, he atated ligrant, whowaapassii^c oaated how be had aaaist in lilisaouri. He said he I, and lived (or ti»t par. aaid, 'We asked Brij^ham 3ri|^am lepUed, 'He sa^ leis.' I than aaked Kay hqr invited tbeenignatto ATX0CITIS8. 269 the Mint, to lee the worka, and take a drink with them. "HaTik^; arrived there, as he was stepping down some atepa^which led to the fnmace, Kay stmck him, as he said on the top of the head, with a wooden mallet, which knock- ed him senseless. He did not say how he proceeded after that. I asked liim how he took the flesh from the bones. "He Bdd, with Titriol and lime. "I have often heard tbe doctrine of cutting the throats of apostates preached from the pulpit, particularly during the year 1866, when, for several months, I scarcely attended meeting without hearing such preaching. They would say If you find a man with his throat cut. pay no attention to it. "At one time, my life was threatened by a Danite, and his intention to take my life was sanctioned at a meeting, by the Bishop and authorities. No cause was alleged, ex- cept a trivial remark made by my wife, reflecting slightly CO one of theFirat Presidents. The remark had been ex- aggerated and attributed to me, and although it was fully explidned, ] was followed and threatened for over a year. "At that time my wife and myself were memben of the Monon Church, in good standing." I have heard a great deal about the Danite lead- ers, have met several of them, and I must say they do not look like bad men. Bill Hickman eame in one evening sat down and took my little dhildren on his knees and talked to them in a kindly and gentle way that greatly surprised me, I shuddered to see this hero of a dozen mur- ders sitting familiarly at my fireside. What can be said of a religion that will turn a natur- ally good man into a fiend of hellt mwm^smm!^. ■TWS" S60 ASTXNTUBSS IN THX FAB VSBT. Bill Hickman L one of the most notorious of the Danite leaders. He is a man of medium site, heavy set, of florid complexion, troubled of late years with weak eyes, causing liim to wear gog- gles. He is now about fifty years oi age. He is of Southern birth, and a strong secessionist, but professes much friendship for the United States Government, and for federal officers. He is wi- ly and cunning, with much of the maviier in modOf and is something ota Inwyer. He glories^ in a household of seven *'women" and about twen- ty children, but does not maintain them in the highest style. Porter Bockwell, another noted character, is somewhat of the teme style of Hickman. Short, erof stature, with the Utah floridity of com- plexion, and very voluble in conversation. Any- thing that is all right with Bockwell, is "on the squaro." It is "wheat," and nearly every act and expression of a stranger, is of that character. Bobert T. Burton, Sheriff of Salt Lake County, and Collector of Internal Bevenue, who bids fidr to rival or outdo all the others in his lawless deeds is a tall, wiiy man, one it would be hard to hit with a bullet. He is cool and imperturb- able; in fact, never thrown off his balance, never wanting in ease of an emergency. No fitt«r per- son to oarry out the plans of Young ooutt be a ;a(i i^ ,-sr-Th;a^l iriTli i i i' - >< " < B FAB VS8T. most notorions of iin of medium site, n, troubled of late ^ him to wear gog- iars oi age. He is g secessionist, bnt the United States ifficers. He is wi- if the ttuiviter in wyer. He glories^ i" and abont twen- ntain them in the loted character, is Hickman. Short. floriditj of com- nrersation. Any- ockwell, is "on the nearly every act B of that oharaoter. ' Salt Lake County, Revenue, who bids thersin his lawless B it would be hard K>1 and iippertnrb> ' his balance, never [Cj. ISo fitter per- f Young ooutt b« fIU> MANNSBBD MXV. 961 ft>imd witibin or without the Territory, and upon him Brigham relies implicitly. With or with- out a "writ," he is always ready. The history of the rise and progress of the re- ligion of Mahomet, as well as of most of the re- ligions of the past, furnishes us with abundant in- stances of the crimes which fanatical zeal, inspir- ed by what is supposed to be divine revelation, will lead men to commit. The enemies of the Lord and His annointed are to them no mord than the <*addor in the path," and they would cut tihem off with as much zeal as they would perform any other religious rite, -^he blood of their pro- phet cries from the ground for vengeance on his murderers, and these bold defenders of the &ith will stick at no crime until they have destroyed and laid waste the land, and the people that have so cruelly wronged them. This feeling was at tho bottom of the Mountain Meadow massacre, than bvhich, there is no crime more fiendish, more dreadful and moretreadhefbunittaUhistory. <' ■'i £g-.f|p:&;.i..'.i,^il'fl\'^>^-^ J-'-*-^ JhifailiiM iscir^rsTJ^s?^ OHAPTER XXn. 800IXTY IN THX SIKBRAB. Fiom Mrs. Burlingame*B JonmaL I have been so absorbed in the a&irs around me, so mach interested in the religion, cnstoms and doings of "this peculiar people," that I have almost forgotten my friends who crossed the plains with ns. Miss Julia has^written me a long letter from her home in the Sierras, which I will writedown here that it may be in a form for convenient re- ference. aiBBBi. SBMIMABT, JaN. 15th, 18^^^ My Det^r Sister, When I arrived here I found Aunt Eixde, waiting to receive me with oj.»en arms. She is one of the dearest and best of women. 9he is just the kind of a go-aphead woman . yon would iM „jl,aJii^ . i,^ »l)l t .- i-^» « iSfTi^H'^!, b!^HVP ^4 BBRAB. b'i JonmaL the a&irs around » religion, onBtoms Bople," that I have who crossed the along letter from li I will writedown for convenient re> 1, 18fi? found Aunt Eiflde, 0).)en arms. She is of women. $he is woman , jon wonld Ma^ ^m ^^ t « f P' OBBAT MSN. 268 like. She is Principal of Sierra Seminary, a large and flonrishing school for young ladies and a heavy dealer in Mining Stocks. Got. Nye says that Mies Olapp is one of the shrewdest op- erators in stocks he ever knew. Her Seminary is the center of the social world and in her beau- tiful and elegant apartments are frequently gath- ered the great men of this region. Hero politics, literature, science and roligion are freely discussed and no one is tabooed on ao> count of his opinions. I must give you some account of our holiday festivities. On Christmas eve we held our dos- ing reception. The examinations were over and the evening was devoted to music, dancing and social entertainmout. Many ot our patrons were here and I assure you they were well pleased with the manner in which their daughters had been trained. We had some very unique char- acters present, Gov. Nye, Senator Johns, Gen- eral Jordan, Col. Pniy, Judge Seattle, Capl Mounts, Col. tellers and several membera of Jthe legislature. There are no plain citizens here. All wear titles, with as much ease and nonchal- ance as they wear their watch guards. Several of the gentlemen considered it fheir duty to play the agreeable to your humble servant Gen. Jordan, a bonanza king was exceedingly gracioui ■ft n.:> mm M'.!ll.iV"' II r mmajf ' ^. . ■ pf ^y pff';.?? 264 ADTKNTUBES IN THK FAB WK8T. ftnd told me rather in confidence that his mines were the richest in the world bat that he thonght best to be a little qniet abont it for the present. He said that his wife should blaze with dia- monds and have the finest "outfit" in all Paris. This was rather suggestive for a single man of 60 and I felt a little blosh creeping up into my cheek. As soon as possible I turned the con- vertation and addressed myself to Gapt Mounts who is quite a character here. He has made his *'pile" in mining phrase and instead of branch- ing out he is looking about him with great cau- tion. I said, Gapt. I suppose you will be buy- ing into some of the bonanzas soon? "No" said he, "I shall not go into anything new unless it is a ^dead thing," in fact said he "it must be VEBT DEAD.*' I think I will go down to the land of big apples and pretty girls, get me a wife and settle down." Sensi I )le Captain! Senator Johns and Judge Beattiewere discus- sing tiie political situation and as they were on different sides and both candidates for the U. S. Senate their language at times became more for- cible than eleg»nt, though I must give western men tbo credit of showing a hearty appreciation of. and genuine respect for the sex. These men are wholesouled, brave, generous to a fault and though not quite so i^efined in P^^;-"^^- ft — • E FAS WKST. ice that his mioM it that he thonght t for the preaent. [d blaze with dia- iitfit'* in all Parii. for a ftiogle man creeping up into > I turned the con- f to Gapt Mounts He has made his instead of branch- m with great oau- yoQ will be buy- soon? ' down to the land get me a wife and in! eattie were discus- d as they were on lates for the U. S. became more for- nust give western aarty appreciation sex. , brave, generous lite so I'efinedin mtW TBAB OALLKBS. tnanrur are more truly noble and polite than their eastern brethren. After the exercises an ele^nt collation was served. Music and dancing, games and cards, and social intercourse, according to th0 taste of the guest, made the evening a verj delightful one and long to be remembered by those who participated in this pleasant reunion. I must tell you of our New Year callers. Miss Olapp is a great favorite here and as ev- ery body feels at liberty to make calls on his lady friends on the first day of the year we had a decided variety I do assure you. Our first caller was Capt.^ Brown. He was one of those long, lean, cadaverous yankees with a great many peculiarities. "A happy new year Oapt" said Miss Clapp, '*how are your mines doingr <^I think" said the Capt. "that we shall soon strike it rich and I shall go down east with a pocket full of rocks 1" The Gapt. represents a large class who are al. ways just going to strike "pay rock" but never do. Gol. Sellers next arrived. He was gorgeous in black dress suit, white vest and lavender kidsT "Qood morning ladies" said the Col. "and many happy reurns. I am so burdened with busi- ness, have so many men coming to see me about my mines that I had to transcend the laws of et- ^jijjijSJafciiiiitiSKs. ; ;i*iau. mm pwpp W^'tF^-^TT, 77^! '^^^W^^^ 266 ADVK^TtmiS IN TBI; FAB WIST. & ¥?■■- iquette and make a morning call.*' I asked th« Ool. where hit mines were located. ''"Well said he the; are in the Sky-]!iight district, a new bo- nanza my dear lady, a great thing, the greatest discovery of the age; in fact "there are millions in them.'* "Have you stmck a trne fissnre vein," ■aid Miss Olapp, and what is its widthf' <'Well" ■aid the Ool. *'we have indications which are nn. mistakable and oar men are very sangnine that we are abont to open the champion mine of the world.*' The Ool. is at present stopping at the boarding-honse of a lady to whom he has sold mining shares in '^The 8ky-Light*' at a hundred cents on the dollar. There is *^ large class of such adventurers who live by their wits and by imposing on the good nature and credulity of honest but simple heart* ed people. Our next caller was <*Dnnbar.*' He came in slyly and with considerable embarrassment and after a few words of salutation drew out from un- der his big coat, a red bandanna, full of choice red apples which he begged to have us take say- ing "I reckon there aint nuthin* no better'n these ere apple* this side the States.'* We thanked him kindly and made him as much at home •■ the Governors, Judges, Oolonels,Oaptains and Brigadier 6enei»is who thronged ourparlorv, ^i^MiktaL.^M.:S^. :^£i4fi!aittMMni^'tr&B^Jitt stopping at the rhom he has sold ght" at a hundred h adyentnrers who )Osing on the good i bnt simple heart- tar." He came in mbarrassment and drew out from nn- ma, fall of choice have ns take say- \* no better'n these iB." We thanked as much at home ^nels, Captains and onged oorparlorv, •^^iii£abi.is^''^'^i^'^'-^'^ VBB OOMSTOOl. 867 from early morning until late at night Towards night we received a call from Col. Danford, Snp> erintendent of The Gonsolidated Bonanza Mines, at Virginia Oity. He is a model gentleman, a thorough man of the world and splendid bnsi- ness manager. Ho invited as to visit his mines and we have accepted ; so I will keep this letter open until our retr'-n in order to give you an ao* oonntofonr jo^ Thuibday, Jan. 21st. 1868. Oh what a splendid time we have had! I had ■ no idea of the beauty and grandeur of mountain soenery nntil I came on this trip. We have climbed higher, higher and at last reached the Queen Oity of this wonderful region. As we slowly wound onr way up the mountains, long lines of teams came down loaded with the pre- oions ore from which millions were to be ex- tracted. Everything was bustle, lite, actirity. We soon reached the famous Comstock Lode. Great piles of rock were to be seen ii every direction, most of which wf>o ready to send to the mills. When all was ready we prepared to de- Boend the shaft of the Comstock. Down, down we went nntil day-light disappeared and then a fidnt glimmer from the 'Mower level lights" was visible. We weile at the bottom and about 1000 ft. below the snr&ce of the earth. A perceptible -$ •v 4 yn ffeiifi". niiip W^" 268 AOTXNTURKS IH TBB FAB WS(!T. % f-^ differrnce in temperature exists at this point and hmn witness to thotlieory that the center of the etirth is a molten mass of metals. After loci ing aronnd at the rich depobits of silver rook which seemed inezhanstible, we were glad to a- gain reach t&rra ^na^ and the light of daj. We liad a delightful ride down the monntain, and as the stage dashed aronnd the sharp corners of the Jutting roclc we could look up t«nd see mountains rising and towering over us aud look- iiig down we conid t)ehold a yawning chn^m thousands of feet deep, ready to receive us, if oai trusty steeds should make a sinf^le misstep, aud thus at once close our earthly career. Here we are at home once more and long shall I remember my visit to the Oomstock Lode and Vii^inia City. 1 shall probably go to San Fran- cisco next spring. Love to yon and yours, From your Sister, Julia Bnrlingamo. I was quietly sitting at home n few days ago when I was agreeably surprised to receive a call firom Mr. and Mrs. JBradish on their way home to Chicago. I was glad to hear from many of our party who had gone on to Califomia whild we had remained at Salt Lake. Mr. Patrick had gone on to the Sandwich Is- lands for his health, Prof. Belfield was engaged ..'jSUte^'M <''•'' 1""^ n VAB WBBT. isti at this point and at the center of flie nietalB. After loot tobits of silver rook B, we were glad to a- d the light of day. down the monntaio, md the sharp corners aid look up !tnd see ingover as and look- d a yawning chn$*n) y to receive tia, if our a sin^rle misstep, t\id i\j caveer. e more and long shall e Oomstock Lode and bably go to San Fran- » jon and jonrs, »m your Sister, Jalia finrlingamo. borne n few days ago rised to receive a call h on their way home > hear from many of n to California whil4 . IMAdE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) Photographic Sdeaices Corporalion CIHM/ICMH Microfiche Series. CIHIVI/ICIVIH Collection de microfiches. Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions / Institut Canadian da microraproductions historiquas mr\ W r ' ^wrv-^ J ' !j{V'J"^ ' J^-"; ' Mti^! SAN'FSANOISOO. T«" -V im t f! ■• ^ '•. 269 in locating and working mines in Galifornia, and Mr. Ooodhue, was now editor of a leading Daily. The Brinks were living in Sacramento, and Miss Julia, as we had before learned, had jnst been married to a leading lawyer in San Fran- cisco. We had heard but little from her lately, she being, as we snppoeed, too busy for letter writing. Mrs. Bradish now gave us a full ac- count of Miss Julia's stay in San Francisco. She said <^When Miss J alia arrived, she was immediately received into the choicest society in the city. Gapt. and Mrs. Thome became much interested iu her and insisted upon making her a member of their household. They have one of the most luxurions homes on the coast; nothing that money can buy is wanting to adorn and beautify it Miss Julia as the young lady friend of Mrs. Thome was the admired of all admirers. Hec wit, learning, beauty and accomplishments here had full play.« She conversed in several languages with the Gapt.'s guests, she entertain- ed tiiem with piano music and accompanied her lovely voice wil h her "light guitar." Many ad- mirers, hovered around her. She received th« attentions of all with charming naivete and con- descension but gave no decided* encouragement to any. Gol. Preigh laid his heart and $100,000 at her fiwt bnt aho kindly told him that aha .W''i'iiv^'wSV*'^3il,i;^M->^5^? ym i5S!l««5K»'^ ▲DTSNTUBI8 III THK VAB WMT, could not accept him but should always regard him as a good friend. Many a heart pang was endflred and many offers made only to be reject- ed. Mining kings, millionaires ■ with their dia- monds, stocks, gold and bonds were all alike - passed by and Miss Julia's heart remained her own possession. But lo, a new Richmond came on the scene. "Miss Jnlia," said Oapt. Thomo at an eviening reception, "allow me to introduce to you Mr. Bndolpb G. Herrington, a mem- ber of the San Francisco^ bar." A pleased smile lighted up her expressive features as she bowed gracefully and extended her jeweled hand. Mr. Herrington was at once struck with her beauty, grace and many accomplishments, and it was not difficult to see that the admiration was mutual He is a most excellent man, a fine scholar, with a keen wit and brilliant intellect. He is not rich but has what is better than money, an ability to make it This aci^uaintanoe Was not long in ripening into love and it was soon un- derstood in society circles that the Thome Man- sion was to be the scene of a brilliant wedding. The evening came at length and sodety was in a flutter. Gards were out for a large reception, but the ceremony was to be performed in church. The Rev. Dr. Wiltheron united the happy pair and then the invited gueats repaired to the mun- "ff'i.y." IBVABWIST, [>nld always regard f a heart pang was e only to be reject- [ree ■ with their dia- nds were all alike- leart remained her )w Richmond came ' oaid Oapt. Thomo ow me tointrodnoe Brrington, a mem- " A pleased smile tares as she bowed jeweled hand. Mr. :k with her beauty, tents, and it was not iration was mntnaL nan, a fine scholar, Qt intellect. He is ter than money, an ^oaintanoe w*as not imd it was soon nn- It the Thome Man- a brilliant wedding. 1 and eodety was in »r a large reception, erformed in ehueh. sited the happy pair epairdd to tibe mu- ! |!j^|.y ' ':"^ ' . ' ^' ' -^^-^^.f''^^*~'h,^.-''-*™ ' VJ.v^ IBB WBDIkZHOii %n sionofOapt Thome. A most beantifal sight greeted onr eyes as we drew up before the house. Colored lights re- fleeted from prismatic glass, threw h most be- witching charm over all surrounding objects. The chandeliers were composed of flowers so arranged that their own natural colors were re- flected by the light The banquet was simply superb and all enjoy- ed the hearty hospitality of the host But every- thing must come to an end, and so the wedding over, ihe guests departed, one by one, leaving our hero and heroine to commence the battle of life much as all those who have gone before tnd as all those will who shall oome after them." *■ - ^"^^ '. i -<, *" ' J *^a^ tWT^ ST—^ ■r/f" CHAPTER XXm. From Mrs. Barlipgame's Journal. TBI MTBSIOirABIES AKD TBB MOBUONS. Gen. Connor has sent a company of his men up to Soda Springs to establish a colony of the Morriiites and the Federal officers, and Oentile merchants have formed a joint stock company and have famished these people with provisions, farming implements, seeds and everything neces- sary to enable them to get a start Mr. Bnrlingame has gone with the colony to look after them, lay ont a town and see that Uieir rights in the land are protected. The day that Mr. Burlingame left Salt Lake City, he met Elder Briggs, the missionary from '*The Tme Latter Day Saints,'' who have remain- ed in Illinois, and are under the Presidency of r". ^.« •rBf^pPf^T-''- XIIl. le'g Journal. rBB HOBUON8. ompany of his men lieh a colony of the ifiicera, and Oentile tnt stock company pie with provisions, id everything neces- Btart with the colony to n and see that tiieir ed. (Nine left Salt Lake :he missionary from ,'' who have reraain- ■ the Presidency of BLOIR BBIOOB. 878 Joseph Smith Jr. £ld«r Briggt is President of the Twelve Apostles and ooinipies much the game position that Panl did in the early church. Mr. Bnrlingame became a good deal interest, ed in his plan of work and as he was going away he told the Elder that he had better call and see me and I would do what I could to help him. He is a man of great energy and heroism, and takes hold of his mighty task, as though it were but the work of a summer day. Nowhere can be found a batter exmpUiioatioAof the salf-saerifice and sublime heroism of the OhristianB of the Middle Ages. I said, ''Elder Briggs I have two questions to ask you before I can promise to do anything to further your mission here. Have you come here to teach loyalty to the government of the United States, and to do everything in your power to break up polygamyt" He replied, "The fhlness of time has come," when the true church with the son of onr desd Prophet at ito head shall again be established and the wicked and lustful Pretender overthrown. «I am here to uphold the laws of my country and to break up that "abomination" whioh Brig- hun and his corrupt satellites have engrafted on theehurchi "lam satisfied that your mission is good and :• '^w- \ - ,*» ■^T- t74 ADVBNTURBS IN THB VAB WXST. I will do an I esn do to help 700. What an tii9 dootrines of your ehiirehP' He replied, **T1ie following are the Artidea of faith of the Ohnroh of Jesna Ohrist of Latter Day Saints, un- der the l^residenoy of Joseph Smitii, son of Jo- seph the Martyr: **We bellMTa in Qod, the Etenml Ftthnr, and his Bon Je- SBi Christ, and in the H0I7 Ohoet. "We batiere tiist men will be poniahed tor their own aina and not for Adam'« tramgrewiona. ''Wa baUara tiiat thnmgh the atonement of Obriat, all maaliind may be aared hj obedience to the lawa and otd^ naaoaa of tlia goapel. "Wa bdiere that theae ordinanoaa ttnt Isti Faith in the Lord Jaaoa Ohriat; 8d. Repentanoe; 8d. Baptism t^ immer- sion for the remiiaiaa of sins; 4th. Laying on of bands for tha aUt of tba Ho^ B|^t; 8th. The LoitTa Sapper. " Wa beUere that men most be oalied of Ood, by inspi- ratloo, and by htying <» of handa by those who are doly eommissioned to preaoh the goapel, and administer in the ordinancea thereof* "Wa belieTe in the aame osgantawtion thateiisted in the primittve chueh, Tis.: ApMtlea, Prophata, Paatora, Teaeh- ata, Xfangdiats te. "Wo beileveln the powera and gUta at the ereriaating gospel, Tia. : the gift of f aiv ***• 0fuf foyirf to Ms 0oefnMN«n< ^ As UniUd Stalot, and have no sympathy or fellowship for the treasonable praeticea or wicked abominati<»ia indorsed by Bri^uuD Tonng and his follawers." "It is claimed here" I said "that polygamy waa established by Joseph Smith, and practised so- oretly and that the Revelation on the Celestial marriage was made to him." With much indig- nation he replied "This is but one of the false and hellish dootrinea that Brigham Yonnghas foisted npon the Ohnroh. He has arrogated to himself the title and power of God. He has promulga- ted the terrible doctrine of human sacrifice for the remission of sins. Jedediah M. Grant sec- ond connsf ^ ic said in a sermon not long ago: "Brethren t-i^ct '^iaters, we want yon to repent and forsake year sins. And .'ou who have committed sins that cannot be fioiglTen through baptism, let your bk>od be shed, and let the smoke ascend, that the incense thereof may come up befcn God as an atonement for your sins, and that the sin* BMfl in Ziflo miv *M afraid.'* ."i 'j'liyy^ffp-^---^- - i 276 ADVBMTUaiS IN THB FAB WIST. ' Again:— "W« hvn been trytog kng enough with Uito pec^le, end I go in for letting the ewmrd of the Almighty be w n ehee t hed, not only in word, but in deed." In aeoordance with snoh bloody teaching, it is said that an altar of saorifioe was aotnally built bv Grant, in the temple block, upon which these hnman sacrifices were to be made. On the 21st of September, 1866, Grant said;— . "I aay theie ere men and women here tbst I would adviie to go to the President immediately, and atlt him to appoint a committeo to attend to their oaac; and then let a place be ielected, and let that committee ahcd their blood." This horrible proposal to immolate npon the altar of sacrifice the erring saints, was fully en- dorsed by Brigham Tonng as follows:— "There are sins that men commit for which they cannot ieceiTefaigiT«neasin(hisworld,or in that which is to come; and if they had their eyes upeu to lee their oaoditioo, thqr would be perfectly willing to have their bkwd 8|dlt upon the gronnd, that the tmoke thereof might ascend to Heaven as an offBring fw their tins, and the smoking incense would sr tone for their sins; whersas, if snob is not the case, tbqr will stick to them, and remain upon them in the spirit-wcrld. "I know, when yon hear mybreihren telling about oat> ting people off from the earth, that yonocnsider it is strong doetritae. It is to save them, not to destroy them. I will say farther, I have had mencumetome, and oflbr their lives to atone for their sins. It is true that the bkwd of the Son of God was shed for rins, through the fsll, and these com- mitted by man,yet men can commit sins which itcan new remit As it was in aadent days, sottisin oarday;and tboui^tbe principles are taught pnlittolr ftomthisstaiBd, FAB WIST. with this pebbte, M>d Igbty be nnaheatlMd, ioody teaching, it was aotnally built npon which these Ae. OntheSlat I;- « that I would adviie id aak him to appoint id then let n place be heir blood." imolate npon the iota, waa tally en- follows: — V which thejr cannot thatwhioh it to come; ) tbefar ooodiiion, thqr lir blood spilt upon the ; aaoend to Heaven aa king incense woold $r I is not the oase, thqr en in the spirit-world, ten telling aboateot- ucKnsider it is strong kftray them. I will le, and oflbr their Hves Athebloodof theSmi le fall, and those com- las which it can never t> tt is in onr day; and aOf ftomthlsstaad, VBt BOOK or nbBkoit. fi97 Mitt the twople do not ondetstand them ( yet the Law Is pre- elsety t&e same. There aie sins that can be atoned for by aa oftringapon the altar, as in ancient days, and there are sins that thebkwd of alamb, of acalf, or of tortledoveacao- no( nmit, bat they most be atoned for by the bhwd of the maa That is the rsasoo why men talk to yon as thsy do fram this stand. They onderstand the doctrine, and throw oat a few words about it." But the greateat change of all in the Mormon religion, made by Brigham Young, waa the in- tiodnotion and establishment of polygamy. This waa no part of the Mormon system of re- ligion aa originally establi^ed. On tiie contrary it waa expressly repudiated by all the Mormon writeraand apeakera, previous to 1W2, and' in Europe for some yeara afterward. The Mormon religion waa founded by Joseph Smith and his ooadiutors, and the prindplea and doctrinea of the religion were, in thefirat inatanoe Buoh aa they established. The Book of Mormon nowhere contains a word in favor of it. On the contrary all of its principal characters were monogamists. Such waa Lehi, the patriarch of Mormon history. Such also were Ishmael and NephL "Behirid the Lamanites, your brethren, whom ye hate be- caose of their flUhineas and tliecarrings which hath oontD apoo their skins, are more righteous than yaa;fcr thor have not forgotten the commandment of the Lord, which waa givai onto our fathers, that thsy should haTe,a«Teit wen one wife, and ooncoUnea tbey should have none; and rt!r'i,''J«.'wi<,~^i; ■ '••mimai-mr.si Ji-U. then dioald not b« whoradoms eonnitted unong than. "And now thli oonmandmeDt tbey ohtam to keep; whm. fon, IMOMM of thla obMrrano*, in keeping tbiaoam* nundment: Um Lord Ood will not detlioy them, bnt will be nMrciful onto them ; and one day they abAll become » blaiead people." At if to plaoe this matter beyond any queetion we have the following still more explicit teati* mony, pages 116 and 118;— "And now it oame to paaa that the people of Nepbi, under the reigii o( the second king, begsn to grow hard in their bearta and indulge tbemielTee somewhat in wicked praotioes each aa like onto David ofsold, dealring many wivee and ooneubinee, and also SokMOon hie son. "The word of God bordename beoaase of your groaetf Crimea. For behold, thai aaith the Lord, this people begin to wax in iniquity; they understand not the Bcriptureat for they seek to excuse themselTes in committing whoredoms, because of the things which were written concerning David, and 8ok»)on his son. Behold David and SoknoBon truly had many wives and concnbinee, which thing waa abominable before me, saith the Lord ; wherefore, thus saith the Lord, I have led this people forth out of the land of Jerusalem, by the power of mine arm, that I might raise up a right* eons branch from the fruit of the loins of Joseph. Wber»> fore, I the Lord Ood, will not suffer that this people ahalldo like unto them of old. Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to tlie word of the Lord; for there shall not any ffian among you have, save it be one wife; and conoabmas^- he shall have none; for I, the Lord Gk>d, delighteth in the chastity of women. And whoredoms are an abo mination bs- fore me; thus saith the Lord of Hoeta." .: ;/• '•< Jf '\ ^ \ tksL Witf . initted unong than. tbMrva to kaep; whan, in keeping tblioonr tuoj them, bnt will be •hall become • bleieed lyond any question lore explicit testi* people ofNephi, under to grow hard in their hat in wicked praotloea iring many wivee and Moaaee of your groeeer Lord, thia people begin not the Bcriptureat for . ommitting whondoma, itten concerning David, land SokMnontmlyhad thing waa abominaUe re, thna uith the Lord, le land of Jemaalem, by Ight nuM np a right* >ins of Joaeph. Whei»> that thia people ahalldo my brethren, hear me, i} for there shall not any M wife; and concnbinw^- Qod, delighteth in the [g are an abominalionb^ fiOOTttlKS AND OOVSMAMM. m Onon Pratt, the ablest writer on MoroMn the- ology, it compelled to admit that the Book of Mormon ia opposed to polygamy. He layi; — "1)0 yott believe that the Book of Mormon ia a divine ra?^ elation ? We do. Doea that book teach the doctrine of plo- rality of wivea? It doea not. Doea the Lord in that book forbid the plurality doctrine ? He forbid the ancient Neph- itee to have any more than one wife." Let Qt now torn to the Book of Doctrine and Oovenantfl, and see if we can find in that volnme any authority for polygamy. The following paa> sages will determine the question: "Thoa ehalt love thy wife with all thy heart, and shalt cleave unto her, and none elie; and he that loolnth npoa a woman toluit after her, ihall deny the fiUth, and shall not have the spirit; and if he repents not he shall be cast out" Again. In 1846, the year after Joseph's death an Appendix was authoritatively added to the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, containing the following, ^yhich is extracted from the section en- titled ''Marriage": 2. "Marriage diould be cdebrated with prayer and thaak^ giving; and at the solemnization, the persons to be married standing together," etc., "he [the person officiating] shall say, calling each by their names, 'yon both mutually agree to be each other's companion, husband and wife, observinir the legal rights bebnging to this condition; that is, keeping yooraelves wholly for each other, and fhmi all others, duriugr your Uvea.* And when they have answered 'yes,' ha shall •■'4 "•>"S"I !ii" "■M » | i' -' i i t ip iy i jjjtpaui.ui.i'i|!.iiiii>. . ■ ■-. ■W')iJ«l«.Li«,'-PT ADvsttftmiM tiff tHi fin wisv. §-■ ing that if the Danites have a good opportunity they are commanded to ''cut us off." We have no place where we can lay our heads except with a poor old man who lives in a hovel with a dirt floor and no one dare open his doors to ns. li we preach in the streets we shall at once be ar- rested." My indignation was thoroughly aroused, and I said, "there is one person in Salt Lake Oity who is not afraid of Brlgham Young; yon shall have my parlor to preach in and let Brigham dare to interfere." Elder Briggs expressed his gratitude and said the Lord would bless and reward me and after arranging the preliminaries for the meeting, took his leave. Several of the Federal Officers having heard of my determination have called to remonstrate with me for taking such risks. They said. Tour husband is away and why antagonize the mormon* and bring on yourself their bitter hatef I n^ ' i w" ' y- ' ?" ■ • I ' W-VB id he "that Brig' >rd and myselfin lybody to give na permit va to hold e responsible for iqaivalent to say- ;ood opportunity BoflF." We have leads except with [lovel with a dirt doors to ns. li all at once be ar- ;hly aroused, and iSalt LakeOity roung; yon shall let Brigham dare :ratitade and said srd me and after the meeting, took B having heard of 1 to remonstrate They Baid,ald bnrn down that ■at np expecting. » blaze np. It was ooking over letters ntly. I heard foot- were there and try- as awake. I had a Imtterswere dosed bat they conld see tood still and I was iit a moment and re- iras not locked and 1 step right into the tainted with a mor- the way and knew with theJosephites drnshedtothedoor ow of bravery I did id nwhed ont The 9 sudden movement and diMppMffcd in AM AMBBIOAN OITIZBM. 280 the bushes. I ran across to the High Priest's house, called him np and we went in search of the marauders. Nothing conld be found of them and so I watched nntil daybreak before lying down to get a little rest. Next day I sent to Gen. Oonnor and told him he must either protect the property of the Government or taktf it away. He sent down a guard atler that who slept in the tent and also protected my house and family. He twice prepwed quarters for me at Camp Douglas thii^ing it extremely dangerous for me to remain among the mormons, subject as I was to Brigham's bitter hate. I was denounced in the "Deseret News" and threatened in every cov- ert way in order to frighten me into leaving the city for Brigham said he would rather have forty gentile men, than one gentile woman among his people. Gen. Oonnor caused to be conveyed to Brig- ham the information that "If an/ of the Federal officers or their families were again disturbed or annoyed by his people he should have only twen- ty minutes to get his women and children oat of the Harem, before he would turn his cannon on to the Prophet's ju^mises and raze his buildings to the ground." My friends importuned me to leave the city and go to Oamp Douglas. I re- fused saying, "I am an American Citizen on "Ai --isife^i^ w - 286 ▲DYBITTUSM IM TBI FAB WBST. Amflrioaa soil and ander the protection of the Stan and Stripes, and I will not be driven, and I demand protection for myself and family nntil I am ready to leave the Territory." The battle of words and pens waxed hot The "Deseret News" vs. "The Vedette," a paperin the interest of the Federal officers and the military. During the hottest of the fight a grand review was held at Camp Douglas. The OaviUry were ont in all their glory and the Injieintry marched andconnter- marched, pretty close to the city. The gnns were drawn dose to the city and pointed either by design or otherwise in the direction of the Harem. Great excitement prevailed and again the flag of distress was given to the breeze on the Lion House. The women came running to me in tears begging that I would use my infiu. ence to avert tiie impending calamity. I told them to go home and I would see they werenot injured. Meantime the Josephites increased in numbers and "ceased not daily to teach the word baptizing in the river Jordan" all those who would be saved from the fatal heresy of Brigham and his accomplices. But the tyrant was not idle, for in every way known to savage cruelty he persecuted these poor people. He ordered the Bishops to * >..- 1 . •"-- ai FAB WSST. M protection of the 1 not be driven, and self and family until itory." The battle hot The "Deseret aper in the interest of ilitary. During the review was held at ilry were ont in all marched and oonnter. [he citj. The gnna J and pointed either the direction of the prevailed and again ren to the breeze on len came mnning to wonld nse my infio. Dg calamity. I told aid see they werenot Bcphites increased in u'ly to teach the word rdan" all those who tal heresy of Brigham ile, for in every way peraecnted these poor ishops to ''kick them ip quarrels with them TBI ODBSB. eat them off from the ohnroh and tnm them o- ▼er to the bnffetings of Satan. The formula is, ''In the name, and by the authority of the Holy Priesthood, which I possess, I cut yon off from the church and curse you from the crown of your head to the soles of your feet and turn you over to the bnffetings of Satan tor a thousand years, and pronounce upon you and your children and your children's children, the curse of Almighty God. May your crops wither and your lands become parched with drouth; may your family cry for bread with none to succor; may your substance vanish, and your life become a burden; may you be cursed in your members; and may you find no pleasure in life, and unless you repent may*your blood be shed for the remission of your sins, in order that your soul be saived alive. In the name of the Priesthood and with the sanction of .Al- mighty God, Amen." These "Saints'* are so devout that they have many ways of assisting the Almighty in carry- ing out his threats. One poor man had a nice little farm and garden and was doing well when he embraced the Josephite &ith. The Bishop soon had a quarrel pitched with him about his title to the land. He had in the Reformation, as it is here called, consecrated his property to the church or in other words deeded it to Brigham 888 ADYBNTVUB IH THS-VAB WMT. ToongMTraitee in Trust This gave the Bish- op the right to take possession. The owner was obliged to give it np and look np another home. Another man conld get no water for his fitnn and of course the Lord cnrsed it with' drontk. Thisoonntry is watered entirely by irrigation, and the ditohes are owned by the church and if a man is not in good standing he can get no wa- ter. When a man is beyond hope of repentance and they get him out in secret they disable him in such a way, as to render him miserable for litie. If a man apostatizes who possesses secrets which would be very damaging to the Church they have such a lively interest in his suul that they shed his blood on the altar oi sacrifice. Many a man and woman have gone into the Endow- ment House, and have never come out, and their friends know well their fate, but so terrible is the fear and so closely are they watched that they are dumb. There are now about three hundred Josephites who desire to leave the territory and thegovem- inent has ordered Gen. Connor to furnish them an escort of mounted men. Several of them have Eome money which they have placed in ctmpfor safety and which the mormons have tried to steal. Everything tliat could be got away from' th«n they have taken and but tor the generosity of the ^.»:.*i.i*i. i;jii3sS«>?''"i=i''* aits"?*;'" "'JT-*' ■ ' f'' '!■'.'''- " I IfiPMII [B-VAB WMT. This gave the Bish- m. The owuer was Ic np another home. I water for hia fitnn led it with' drontk. tireiy by irrigation, f the church and if ig he can get no wa- 1 hope of repentance et they disable him m miserable for lite. 10 poBsessea secrets ging to the Oharoh rest in his soul that iroi sacrifice. Many 16 into the Endow- r come out, and their , but so terrible is the watohed that they are B hundred Josephites Itoryand theg6?em- inor to famish them Several of them have ?e placed in oampfor nshave tried to steal. got away from them ' the generosity of the UAVnfO SALT LAKI. 289 gOTemment they wqnld be destitnte of the means of living. As there will be nothing more that I can do after these people get away I shall leave Salt Lake about the same time they do. Mr. Barlingame has concluded to remain in Idaho and lias resign- ed his office and requested tlie Governor to send his family to him and furnish them with an es- cort, as it would be unsafe to travel through the country without. Gen. Oonnor is about sending out a company of Gavalry to hunt Indians, and says if I will go along as far as they go he will furnish me a wagon and make the family as comfortable as possible and furnish me. an escort of mounted men from there on. I have accepted his proposi- tion and will be ready to go when the company start I told the General that I had seen about everything else in this western life except an Indian fight and I thought I would try that now. Well, at last I have turned my back on the Saints. The Josephites got away yesterday mcfming and a happier set of people I never ■aw than they were when everything was ready for a start with the government e£Qort of mount- ed men to accompany them. * If the strong arm of the law eonld be kept on Brigham and his willing dupoi lor a few years thia whole perplex* '■M ^."^jf -ij .'■'.;\T!t;ia kt 290 ADVlNTtJMB IHTHEFAEWMT. ing question could be settled. Two thirds of the people would embrace origiual Mormonism and become induetrious and law abiding citizens. This morning bright and early my escort rode up with the establishment which is to convey myselfand family to Idaho City. The "boys" goon got everything aboard and bidding my good friends from Camp Douglas tarewell I gladly shook the dust of Salt Lake City from my feet and started on my perilous journey. As the sun went down I turned my eyes once more to look upon one of the loveliest sights I ever beheld. The Great Salt Lake lay like a beautiful mir- ror reflecting the mountains in their grandeur and verdure upon its dear bosom. The "City of the Saints" withits broad streets, with lofty shade trees on either side, and singing rivulets of wa- ter flowing down each sidewalk, its well built houses, its lovely gardens full of sweet scented shrubs and blossoming trees, lay snugly nested in the valley below, forming a picture never to be forgotten. But alas that this Eden of beauty should be cursed with the Upas of deathl That despotism of the worst form should here be found, that the lives and property of all the citizens are absolutely under the contrt)l of one man and that man a monster of iniquity ! Alas that here in this lovely valley the most revolting crimes ICFABWS8T. . Two thirds of the lal Monnoniun uid abiding oitizeni. sarly my escort rode which is to convey City. The "boys" uad bidding my good « farewell I gladly ) City from my feet onmey. As the sun es once more to look sights I ever beheld, like a beantifnl mir- is in their grandeur bosom. The "City of eets, with lofty shade iging rivnlets of wa- iwalk, its well built full of sweet scented Bs, lay snugly nested i; a picture never to be this Eden of beauty [Jpasofdeathl That 1 ilionld here be found, of all the citizens are tr«)l of one man and ^uityt Alas that here Host revolting crimes OOOO BTB. 291 are sanotioned by a religion that holds its vota- ries like the vice of hell. «Tis true that to the eye of a stranger everything appears lovely but like the whited sepuloher **withiu it is fUll of dead men's bones." A true home is a stranger to this valley, marriage is stripped of every senti- ment that makes it holy, innocent and pure. Man is a monster of sellishuess and lust, and woman is his victim. When I have looked into the faces of these women and have seen the hope- less, lifeless, woe-begone expression there, or the indifiiarent, even reckless look, my heart has yearned to help them in some way to extricnte themselves from this cruel bondage. Farewell, my poor sisters, do not despair, ''there will yet arise a light out of darkness." 1 bid good bye to the lovely valley and its peo- * pie, to the many kind hearts and true, that it con- tains and turn to new and untried scenes feeling that there is still danger and adventure in the ftature as great and exciting as in the past ' mi i j i ii, /.j'";jjiiiiii'"iiii^' 'T- I 1 I « Li I II 1 .1 II -;tt" TdSttS?':- ■ , , .■-• . ■n.'" L. !|J " ' l^"^pi««i»P»^ APPENDIX. A PAirORAMIO yiBMT OW MOBICOMISIL 1800. 1816. 1880. CHBONOLOOIGAL HI8T0BT. l^mnber 28. JoMoh Smith, jnn., bom i^ Bhuon, Wmdaorooanty, Vennont. Anrfl. His fitther ud family nmora to Palaqrra, Wayne oomi4y, New York. Mmk*. Many lenvali of religion in weitem New York, and Smith ■ mind becomee diatorbed. Under the lureachinir of Rev. Mr. Lane he becomes partial to the Methodiitt. Ajnil. Smith itretendi to reodve his first vision whila prayinff in the woods. He asserts that God the Fa- ther and Jesns Christ came to him ftom the heaTens: and, like Mohammed's Gabriel, told him that his sins wMfotffifai} that he was the chosen of God to re- mnate hia kingdom and re-introduce the gospd; that none of the denominations wne right, etc Seotember 21. Smith says that an angel eame to him while he was in bed, and told him of the existence MM preservaticn of the history of the andent inhab- xf^mmv^'j! P«f*P^W5^W^^ I liJiAlipiJiiii,! M m oSBoirotiOOiOAL Uteftont. M . September 22. Goee as directed and duooveis ihem in a stone box, in a hill side between Manehestor and Palmyra, western New York. He attempts to take them, but is prerented. The devil and angels con- tend about nun; devil is whipped and retr^s: heie>- ceivee manv instructjons from the angel and begins preparing himself for his fntare. 1827. Janaary 18. Smith married toMin Emma Hale, a^ terward "Lady elect of the Chnieh." 1829. April 17. Translation recommenced, Oliver Gowdeiy acting as clerk. Mav 5. Smith states that John the Baptist came and ordamed Cowdeiy and himself "priests;" and com- manded them "to bapiue and afterward re^ndain each otherj' 1880. Smith waa osdained Apostle by Peter, James, and John. April 6. The Mormon Church orraniwd at Manches- ter, New York, and consisted of J. Smith, sen., Hi- ram and Samuel Smith, O.Cowdery, Joseph Knight and J. Smith, jun. Martin Harris, one their author, and bound in the book of Smith's Bavelations [Dortrinea and Covenants]. j^f r^t i »i\}.^^^::M^y:^>^' ^ ^^^ . WU J J.. .v..i4,WyB*iit,v'!>i^' DHBOKOLOOIOAI. HI8T0ET. 896 Wf' 1838. Ibrdi 27. The KizQaad Temple, fittuhed at a«oikor •40.000, is dedicated: at whicb Smith pretende to aee Moeea, EUmi, and Elijah. whogiv»-him diffsrant "I^' of ariettbood, which goanntiedto tiwir poa- eeaaots onumited powerin apiritoal aadtemponu thinipk 1887. Jtme 1. 0. Hyde and KimbaD appointed' to go to England ae miaaifloariea. November. Smith's Kirtlaiid Safety Sodeigr Bai^ broke, atore wiaed, goods sold, and hnuelf uunlTeiit. 1838. Januaiy 12. Smith and Rigdon ran away in the night from their creditors in Ohio, who were threatening their arrest for fraud. Jnly 4. Sidney Rigdon. in an anmversaxjr «)ri«», fkmiliariy called \a the Mormons "Sidney's SaltSer- mon," tibreatens ube Mormon enemiea and i^oatatea with physical nolenoe. 1838. Jaly 4. The Danite Band, or United Brothera of Gideon, organized, and placed under the oommaad of David Patten, an Apostle, who assumed the aliaa of Captain Fearnot. September 80. Che militia, to avenge the death of their comrades, brutally attack the Mormon women and children at Hawn^s Mill, shooting them down and buming tiie houses, and oommittmg other bar- barous atrocities on the women. November. The Sainti are kindly lecdved at Qoin- ^ith arrested and about to be diot bv the excited military, but is handed over to the dvil anthontiea and is subsequently released. 1839. March 25. Biigbam Toung and others relay Ifaa foundation of the Temple at Independence, JaekMn county, Mo. May 9. Smith goes to Gomijaerce, Bl., by invitation of Dr. Isaac Galland, of whom he obtains gratia a large tract of land, toindoce him to settle there win the people. »,j»iiWiU£^> V*,-* Ji. i«V Tl-^^*" l^^dM f'^^WW^W^^^W^^fw^ nSTOBT. 896 nnple, finished at acoifcof licb Smith pretends to lee whogiv»-him differant li giunmtied to their poc- i spiritiutl aadtemponl mbftD aj^oiiiM'togoio oidSafetv Sodeigr Buik old, and himself inaolTeat. ind Rigdon ran away in litors in Ohio, who wen rfiraod. tan annivetsaxy attmm, ytmoat "Sidney s BaltSer- ion enemies axMl i^oatates I, or United Brotheia of iaoed under the command le, who assumed the alias ia, to aTense the death of ttat^ the fiormon women Iill, shooting them down Dd committing other bir> >men. B kindly recdred aftQoin' to be diot bv the excited rer to the dvU anthorities ed. ing and othfti relay the at Independence, JadBun nuj^eroe, HI., fa^ invitatioB wh6m he obtains gratis a ace him to settle thisrawifli • ■^^;^^^^^4*u%. ^ "" ■ >,, i,.j"^,,,^- J. w ^|» i ^w.ujj 1 1 1 1.1 1 11 ii|L, 0HB0N0L04»I0AL BI8T0BY. .i^Vl 297 1841. September. Brigham Young, H. 0. Kimball and otliers leave for £!ngland as missionaries; 0. Hyde although previonsly appointed by "revelation," not accompanying them. October. Smith and othera go to Washington, to try and obtain rediessfrom GoniressfMr their intariee in MiaHmri. The town of Ckmunerce chosen a "Stake of Zion" by Smith. IStti April 21. Commerce changes its name to Nanvoo. October 8. Mormons begin preparing to build the Temple, and petition the State Legiuature of 1111- Bois for the Incorporation of NaoToo. Febrnary 4. NauToo incorporation act, passed in the preceding winter bq^ns to be in force. NauToo L^gjtonwganiaed. J. Smith, LientenaatGeqeral. April 6. The foundation stones of Nauvoo Temple laid by Smith, with grand military parade. May 8. Goremor L. W. Bogga of Missouri shot at by Orrin Porter Bockwell [now at Salt Lake City]. 1844. February 7. J. Smith, aa a candidate for the Pres- idency of U. S., Issues Ua address. May 6. Hmitji and party destroy the material of "The Expositw." June 21 The arms are demanded from the citiaens of NauToo by theGoTemw of Illinois. June 27. Joseph Smith, Jr., and his brother Hiratu are shot in Jau at Caithage, Illinois, by a gang of Missonriana. August 10. Tne Twelve Apostles, with Brigham Toong at their bead, assume the presidenpy of the Chur<»: and address, aa such, an epistle t<» the "SainU In aU the world." October- 7. Brigham Young's authority is lUly reo^ ognixed by the majority Ot the Mormon people, tugdon and all the oontumacious members cut off, enned, "and dcllTered to the devil to be bujBeied in the flesh for a thousand years!" by Brigham. January. Nanvoo charter is repealed by tha State IiMlalatnn. »v^^ .X'^Ssstosi&iSlgffe'' ?^ 298 OBROKOtOftlOAL RISTOEt. b,V- Vtltaam Bririi«in Toong nod the Mormon •atliof ittMbSn to Soualy ooStemptate » general more to tbe west. ^ , , , John T»jlor, an Apoetle, propose Ym Ooow « IsV «rVnn^le nHiDOBee Teut. Othen saggeai v/iiii IM^. Some TaUey In the RockjMoonUlns final- ItoJ; The" cap-rtone of the Mormon Temple laW: eoSowmenta ioon after begin. 1846. Janoaiy. BapUam f or the dead admintatered in the River Miasiarippi' «n PinnMra leave Nanvoo to find aome re8tina;place «£Ctor^lowl TheyaelectOouncn'Kuflb. Vtobmary. Mormon companies crosa the ioe^jwrered river aurimto for Council BloffB. July. Brigham Young aella »<^J^^f "» '»"'''• len aa a lleiican Battalion, for 920000. «? September. NauTW, to whidi mjmy of ti» M^^ m^i were remidntog, besieged by the mob. 1M7 iSSl irrS Pione^ii leave their winter quarters. *^ iGuin Btaffi,^wa, for the RoclyrMountains and toTBowST the taJl of Col. Fremont, arrive at tialtLake. .t,..„ii-„ July 23. Oraon Pratt and a few arrive at the valfc^. 24. Briaham and main body of pioneew rater. Tbia d« tols»d of the 23d, is always odebnrfed, as a SliSmrat tTBrigham, a species of sycophanar ve- ^Smiy ftom the Mormon people fowara the Mormon Prophet . „^^ December 24. Bripham Younjr nommted Pi^- dertof the Church of Jesuj Ohnsk of "^^J^ . eSSntein all the World,'' at a special «>nff"^; itowpototo Hebcr C. KimbaU ancf Wfflard Richards ■sb&eoadjntors. * *v. ru„««.i 1848.AiwiL6. Hi.appointaentoM|flr«ed.*th.Gener«l ($uii£BrnioestKane8viille,IOf«a. ^^ May. The Saints start for Salt Lake dty, where «bif anive m the fall , jSi»Bl~>-">««> 1. Otheia suggest Ciili- . Uuchdiwenrionaato , Bocl^ HonntmioB flnal- i MormoD Temple UttU: n. lead administered in the to find some resttngi>lace hey select Council Biutu. nies cross the ice^jwrered Huffs. t a company of his breth- I, for 920000. rhich many of the Mor- ieged by the mob. Lve their winier quarters, ■ bo Rocky Mountains, and Col. Fremont, arriye at a few arriva at the valley, dy of pioneerB enter. This is always celebrated, as a , species of sycophancy ve- [ormon people toward the founff nominated "Pwm- esua Christ of Latter Day ' at a special conference. ibaU andWillard Richards i oonfirmed sk the General Iowa.' » Salt Lake OUgr. where OBHONOtOOIOU ttlSTOBY. m 1849. March 6. Convention held at Salt l norship of Utah, left with tiooptt for Cahlomia. August. Judge Drummond, Oeneral Burr, Surv«y- or^enerol, and other U. S. officials arrive at Salt Lake. May. Judge Drummond left. The mormons in open rebellion. July. Oovemor A. Cunnning, Chief Justice D. R. Eckels, Associate Justices, John Cradlebaugh and Charies E. Sinclair, and Sec. John HarfaMtt, ap- pointed. Septembar. An anny oH 9000 men ia armed and 1856. 1857. >}1 ^aBiws*^**""''**^'"*' - ■'' ' ■", "x \ '^ ^^l^'^^KvP" OHBONOtOOlOAL HI8T0BT. eqniitpecL and ordered to msreli *» U*^ "^ omnmud of Col. A. B. JohnitOB. The Mopntam Meadow nuMacre. Brigham Toong deotana mitr^ tial law. Tbe Hormoiia rictorioiu atad ttie Gorernor and Pm^ent ontwitted. Tlie M:¥««•_•_*•• fltaoefiil fiaaoo. Gamming noaunaied Goremor. liie "war" over, the Courts nndertoke to do boaineia bnt are frnrtrated and pretrented at ww by the mormons. Judge CradTebaagh sttonpta to bnng the perpetrators of the Mountain Meadow uaasacra to poniihnient bat fails. John F. Kinnw appointed Chief JusBoe to soooerf Eekds. Judges (Crosby and Flenniken, appointed. October. John W. Dawson appointed to raopeed Camming as Ooreinor. The mormoiis get a "hook in hit nose" and send him flying oat of the Ter- ritory. Stephen 8. Harding appointed Ooferncr. ^Thonaa J. Drake and OhiuieB B. Waite aimointod AModiM Justioes. The Anti-Fblygann BjU paaaed. The QoremWa mesaage denoondng Polygamy. Mor mooa indignant Jadge Waite draws a Bill to a- mend the Oiganic act which canses great eicitommt •mong the momums. . An indignaUbn meetlug held and the Qonmor and Jadgea denoonoed and threat- ened and asked to rei^. „,._., These offloendedine to leaTe. Mobvioleaoe. Hon. John Titos appointed to eaooeed OUef Jostioe ' Kinney, elected aal>elegate to Congreaa from Utah. Jan. 29. Gen. Connor ilghto the battle of Bear Mv er. Brigham Toong tues another wife. JameaDoaneDoU appdnied tosoooeed Haidtog. Gorernor Doty's death. CSiarlesDarkee hia Socoeaaor. GoL Bhafer appdotod Gorecnor. 3M7iAfc-^'i*^'-'-'''*f'?^ '^'^mmmm. j HI8T0BT. > nuHidi tar Utah nuder lohnitOB. The Mopntam Young deolarM mitr- I Aid the Govamor ud A M allow the traope to peit 1 Mkfety. ig twen(>7 millioiM • di»> ng noaunaied Ctoremor. to BiidW*»^ todo boeiiMia trafentod ai vnul bv the sbaogh ittempta to ning lom^ain Meadow uuHaaora «d CbierJaitioetonieoeed and Flemuken, appointed, raon appointed to mooeed The monnoha get a "hook jm jljring oat of the Tte- >inted Qoferncr. Thonaa Wait* anpointed Aaaodate ygann Bui paaaed. The iMindng Fblygaimr. Mar i Waite drawaa mUtoa- lich catues great essitenmit in indignamm nwetlug held idgea denoonoed and tbieat- I leaTe. Mob Tioieiioe. tted to mooeed Obief Joatlce gate to Gongieaa from Utah, ghto the battle of Bear Kt* Iw another wife, idaied toauooeed Haiding. OBBONOLOOIOAL HISTORY. 801 loyemor. 1872. Qeoie L. Woodt appointed to ancceed Shafer. 1875. July 1. Qeorge W. Bnwry appointed. 1880. Jan. 27. Bli H. Mnrray, Ooremor. 1882. March 16. The Sdnrands Anti-polygamy Bill paaaed both hooaea of Oongreaa. Signed by Freaident Aithor. BvanAMCU ovthb Bn^L. The maiii proriaioiia of the Edmund Bill an: Thatany perattfi who haa a wife living, who marriea again in a Ter- ritory, ia aabjeet to a line of not more than |600 and to im- ' ptiaonment not more than fire years ; that any male peraon 1b a Territory who otriiabita with more than one woman, is rahJeet to a line of not more than 9900, or to impriaonment for not more than aiz montha, or to both fine and imprison* ment; that any person who has been liring in the practice of bigamy, pidygaa^ or onlawfol cohabitation with more than one woman, nn^ be cbanenged asa Joror, in trials on- derfhla and rimilarkwa; or he may be challenged if hebe- Uevea theae acta to be right; that the President may grant amnesty to thoae who have committed any of these offences befbre the paaaage of thia act; that the issue of Mormon marriages bom before January let 1888. are legitimate; that no fwrson gnittar of dther of theae oOenoea ahall ie entitled to TOto or hold office in any Territory; that a board of Uto pvsooa la to be i4[>pointed, who are to make all necessary ptovteioaa for an election of a new Legialative Aasembfy, tobaoompoaedof peraona qualified according tothiaatrt. What tbm voBMOiia Tmn or it. Salt Laks, Maroh lfi.-The Dmammc Nnra aaya of the ibOl: "It ia regarded by the Mormon peo^ as f,'':: ■>i*i "tn, ^^' 302 THB MORMON PBOBLKM. P • •oheoM lO plMM the oootrol of pabllc ofllcet in Utah in> the hande of the Geiitile»^not ■• an honeat attempt t9 «up- pnes pdygamy. The only oonoern felt ia with regard to the proTlaiona which wiU afltet ail clanea aUke, lather than thoae which ate 9atenaibly aimed at polygamy, for the for- mer ai« rdeparton ftom the ConstUution, and thepnrposc ' manifeated to diaregard lu Kmltationi in order to break down a leligiooa ocganlsalion argdea an entire dqpartium, at no diatant day, from the prinoiplee upon which the aafety of thia Government dependa. The thing orar which the coun> try baa enraged itaelf will remain comparatiTefy ontouched. The people who have been holding meetingi and aigning pe- titiona had one thing in view, tbe I'ramera of the Bdmnnda bill another. It will be found that the pablic haa been fooled, while the plotting politiciana have aacoeeded ao far in their endeavora. But, though thqr have apperwitly gained a victoiy, time and the wwUnga of the law wUI evolve troablfia that they have not ooonted npon. and there ia a power at work in Mormoniam whieh thqr alwaya leave oat of their cahmlationa. That power ia beyond the c«i- trol of Uongreaa and oourta, and will, in the fntue aa in ttie paat, overrule every thing that ia done or attempted, ao that itinU redound to the benefit of the ayatem and the good of ita adherenta." ' We are again, after more than thirty years of temporiiing and trifling, face to face with the Mormon problem. When Millard Fillmore in 1850, signed the bill erecting Utah into a Ter- rito.y and endorsed the infamy by making Brig- ham Yonng its Governor, he gave countenance and character to the worst form of dome^lic ty- ranny, and stmek a blow at republican institu- tions which he regretted to his' dying day. From that day to the present time theOowm- m 5-r«A*j PBOBUBM. jtabUe ofllcMin Uubin* ID hODMt attempt to rap- rn telt it with ngui to oteMM allko. mther thu at polygamy, for Uw for- tituUra, and tliaparpoK ma in ofdor to break down lentin dqiartiuo, atnu ipon which the aafety of ling oTor wliioh the coun* xnnparatiTefy ontouched. meetings and aigning pe- f ramera of the Bdmnnds lliat the public haa been ana have aaeoeeded ao far [h thqr have appniently wOTkinga of the law will ooontednpon. and there I whieh thqr alwaira leave jwwer ia beyond the oon- rill, in the fntore ae in the done or attempted, ao thai the ayatun and the good ) than thirty yean of face to face with the Millard Fillmore in ing Utah into a Ter- famy by making Brig- , he gave eovntenanoe form of domeittic ty- at repnblioan inatita- his dying day. •edt time theGoT«m> ■ .m HOODWINKING THV OOVKHNMINT. 308 • ment has been hood-winked and ont-wittcd by these people and it remains to be seen whether Oongress haa not again left a Loop-hole through which these oily, wily and desperate leaders will manage to slip and evade the law and still car. ry on their nefarious system in spite of all Jaw. The TerritMdal Legislatnre has always been in Utah, like the fifth wheel to a ooaoh; the.Legls- lature of the "State of Deseret,'* being the do tao to law making power. The "State Legislature," being composed of the same parties, meets and passes all laws and upon its adjournment the Ter- ritorial Legislature convenes and sanctions what the former have done, n<»t because they oonaidor it of any more binding force but in order to keep up appearances, and draw the Government mon- ey. Hereafter, if these old polygamists cannot eontrol the Territoral Legislatnre they will en- tirely ignore it But they will control it because they have the money and influence to do it. A large majority of the Mormon men have never been in Polygamy and never desire to be. The leaders do not encourage it Only the fidthfnl few who can be trusted and mkde useful are allowed more than one wife. The most de- sirable women are appropriated by a few prom- inemtmen and hence so many single men in Utah. They will not take the leavings. Undoabtedly ■/-.H *7 k ■^.^i ">3 'wof b«Te been nished sealed to some of Bpresentbillisnot ght Mid will be in )f foiling the goy- her relay of wives reqnire desperate be feared that soine ivere will be neces- f politic this loath- l fearful inroads on - difficulties not ap- lasia is the nearest lonism in America, not what we have to raized secret police, ad comer and show- re had least looked I which we have to n Indian country ongasthe savages agor steal whatev- I you are in their ; of them it is then aou^aadeverypre- nst the overthh>w of MOBMOIfS AND INDIANS. 806 " ."i-^-^- -..-« ■ #-.^ '• -t^^i'' Polygamy Is the power of wealth; when a more wat made in 1868, to arrest Young for violating the law of 1862, the Qentile merchants, and of- ficers of the overland mail and telegraph com- panies were very aetive and zealous in their ef- forts to quiet the afikir, and they succeeded. The Indians are all in league with the Mor' mons. They are the lost Ten Tribes, according to the Book of Mormon, and they have nearly all embraced the faith, and taken their endowments and are ready to obey the oommands of the lead- ders at a moments notice. Nearly all the mur- ders laid to Indians, have been ordered and en- gineered by the Mormon Suamn Obdxbs, the In- dians merely acting as stool pigeons for them. This was notably the ease with the Mountain Meadow massacre. ] The latest example of this prineiple wiu at or near Fort Apacho in September last, in which many valuable Uvea were lost From the report in the San Fhmcisco Ohronide we quote: Ttesoa, 8epl 8. Fort ApMbe, near when the msMMn ooenmd, ii 210 miles from Tacton. The ooontiy ii moon. taiaooa and AiU of esBons, auiublefor wnboabiog sadnir- prMog tlM oaeaagr. There eie many etnuigliolda in tbe moofltalna, in which a men baodfol of dstennined men ooold mooeeeftaljly realtt the advance of a hitndied times their nomber. The Apache eoantiy la tettled ahnoat en- ttreijr by mormais, and it ia reported ben that them ia an oadefatanding between them and the Indiana, Thscaniie- 806 PRB81DBNT OARtULD* i'^- • ,<«. «| '»^»»^-»iS~'?e^,^ .t th. conduct thmwuuy d«g«r of trouble. ««» "^Tf^SLrSia. '' F^^m the uboye. it i. evident tUt the egent WM either • mormon or altogether m the inter- ITof the mormon.. Qon. Oarr partic^ted m the expedition a^ain.t the ^ormon.^ W58 and in 1869 in the expedition again.t the Kiowa* ' L Comanche, and wa. at Fort Wichita, when the war of the ReboUion brolce out. binoe the olowjof the war he ha. done mo.t excellent wr- ^rig.in.t the Indian., in ^iffer^t part, ot . r^wS. Mormon, and Indian, both hdd a ffradge .gain.thim.nd a. neither ever forget tt injnryd^ey wixed the firatgood opportunity to get even with him. PswDXirr G ABFiEU) akd tot Momiow. GvrrEAU a Mobmoh. It i. well known that President Garfield wa. unalterably opposed to Ut^ "^°'^T'^«n*^^ th.t he WM doubly pledged to put h.. foot on it. Weownot poMtively atfirm th.t he lo.t hi. "•ffmiii I SARtlBLD. ltaM« ii talk of orguiilDg • Hog »g»lMttbe8«n QuUm , to eipnued at tbe conduct bM- ttudloturty dtoM tbat «, ud repeatedly aNcrtad tt were off Uie reaarratloB. nformed In the matter tbat coold not ba abaent with- id had he Informed tbe mil- wonld doubttoaahaTebeen evident th»t the agent altogether in the inter- on. Oarr participated in le Hormone in 1868 and ion againat the Kiowaa 1 at Fort Wichita, when D broke oat. blnoe the ione most exeellent aer- ie, in different parts of id Indiana both held a I a* neither ever forget » first good opportunity D ANDTHnMOBllOHt. A MOBHON. t President Garfield was UtfJi mormoniBm and iged to put hi* fi'Ot on it ly atfirm that he lost bia OUITKAU A MORMON. 807 life beeaaae he was that oppoacKl, bnt we will give some reasons why this might be so. The following is from the Ohioago Morning News, Oct. Ist 1881. "The mormona of Ookwado, Tasaa and New Mexico, are xreatly elated over the ancceta of Gaiteau or Utah aa they call him. A mormun preacher, Dr. Baontry, whopuaed down the Colorado on a lecturing tour aaya "that Qniteau acted ander orden from hrad quarters when he shot tbe Preaident." He alao aaid that more deaths would follow if Ouiteau was hanged. "In 1871, Quiieitu Joined the MoruoDH, in Bonthem Utah where he had plural wives. When the Mormoos saw that Oarfleld In his inaugural said that be would put hia foot on polyiiumy, the leadoia at S^t Lake were heard to say, '^Tes, if we do not put our i«mn on him first' "The names of twenty traTv>ling brethren, as such uenas Guiteau are called, were »• ts^ted. The lot fell on Quiteau. It was against the wish s of the leaden to shoot, they preferring poison or tram wrecking. ' Ouiteau said, 'I know my business,' and was allowed to concoct bis own derilish plan. The Mormons are determined to fight in defense of w:,.,t they term their rights, and are willing, if cornered, to die martyrs to their holy cause. Serious appreheniMon is felt all through the Southwest, where the Mormons' greatest strength is, and the American citizens who live among them are afhud to speak a word against their villainous theories. The mormon dress is not dif- ftrent fh>m that of any other citiaen through the Statea and it is a difficult matter to tell when we are met br one of that lawless mob who intend, aa they Hay, even at the expense of thcobands of lives, to flgbt their wuy into recog^ mtion by the nations of the world as a people who hsTS nfl^ta whieh others must napect" .■^ I ,. II ii i LuijL < ^_j;;-*^-;l<.i,i'. ' . gP:!-^j,',"'t| 806 BBIOHAM STILL ALXTI. Tho fcot that Gnitean has oonatuitly portiated that he waa doing the will of God and that he was inspirad to commit the mnrder is exact- ly in keeping with the spirit and teachings of Honnonism. He is very religions, studies the Bible, prays and continnally claims to have been acting under the direction of the Almighty in "removing President Garfield." If Gnitean is not insane and is a mormon, his conduct would he fully explained. Piwsident Garfield was a bitter foe, and had been ever since the "Saints" were driven from Ohio. He was known to be a man who would carry out his pledges and who would not be driven from his purposes by threato or gold. Hence he was a dangerous man for the Saints to deal with. The opposition of the Stal- warts! tho revenge of Gmteau needed only to be inflamed by the idea that the peopleof God were to be preserved by the death of this powerful ru- ler and that a "thus saith the Lord," was to jus- tify him, to make a motive powwrful enough for the commission of any crime. BuoKAic Yovxo Snix Aixvb. In ths Ohioigo Tritmne of Mwdk Sd, w« flad Oe foOow^ "Omdta, N«b., MmoIi 8. A. imb fcom BtH LnJMvls- itliig to Oito d^, la tl» ««»"«' •»*™'*^ ••"•'•■'^*" 0B«h« •ntt«M«Don moTOMnt, Mid UbelieTedUiitBrit> hamTooBfisiUUsttva, Heisidli».wwttie bodywbi«b -^: J^Si*i^« .ijii kLTTM* mBteotly persisted ' Ood and that he murder is exact- band teachings of gions, studies the ilaims to have been r the Almighty in 1." IfGniteanis his oondnot would it Garfteld was a since the "Saints" was known to be a is pledges and who purposes by threats Dgerous man for the position of the Stal- n needed only to be I people of God were of this powerful ru- B Lord," was to jus- low^rfol enpug^ for «. I. Aixn. dk Sd, w« Had tiM foUaw^ iimfhan8dtLii|^Tl»- if ■nliT't^*^ eonvaiMttoo kid UbeUeredtliitBrig- dl)e.MwttietK)dywbkii BXBUKBXOTION DODOB. 809 WM mippoMd to be that of theMoimon loader, and, while it might have borne some slight Ksemblanee to that of Brigham TouQg, it was in reality that of some other per- soa He knew of a hundred Latter-Day Saints who also failed to recognise the hody as that of Yoong. - He had heard Brigham Toang often predict that he shoold be res- urrected from the dead, and he firmly beUeres that when the criaia arriTes in the afiUrs of the Mormons, the res- urrection dodge wdl be played upon the ignorant, super- stitioos, and fanatical people who compose the Mormon Church. This cunning ptan will be in keeping with the Tarions tridn and pretenaions that hare characterised the Mormon Ohurch since its Inception. Brigham Toung, a ahr*wd and ferseeing man, knew that the day was not far off when a Tigorons crusade would be made on the Moi^ mon Church, and he adopted the resurrection game, to be put into operation at a time when the people shall need sonething in the shape of a miracle to tonly cement them together to light to midnUin the principles of the faith. The man who made these statements hi a mormon, • but n«4 pdygamist. He is what is known as a Josephite, or a bolimrer in the tmo Mormon Ohurdi founded by Joseph Smith, and he denies with all Josephites, that polygamy was «T«r a part of the Murnym faith iweached by Smith. He is eitensivdy engaged in business in Utah, and is te. gardod as a man of sound Judgment and veracity. While here he visited some of the Jose|Aite». and it was to them that he made rerefaitoM of the plan by which Brigham Young is to oieatethegftatest sensation ol. modem thnas. He had many b u siness dealings with hfan. He asserts, with the oomplpte oganiiation and secret workings of the Ohondi, It wouldbaanea^ matter to keep Brigham Tonng concealed for ahgaost any length of time, and reprodmy htaa when most needed to reilre the fhith of beli«v«rc by That his nsnmetlon woold be ■H -tA'J .~i«S=i2,eS' np i iiw i H ij ipm>ii^u i ii I I iiiii j g iv" ' l" ' ^ ' H|^iffJJ? jtij; i l,. ( f l .., il i ptJl;l»il..'..;-,y^.. 310 BBIOHAM STILL ALIVX. **■% ''■\. Uk«n M • matter of fact tbete is no doubt, and the aoper. Btitioaa people would follow the Prophet's banner with the seal of fanatics and shed their blood in its defense. This Josephite's stolen»ent is to some extent confirmed by a re- tired araiy oflloer, who was on most friendly and Intimate terms with BrighamToung. This officer, '»«»^«''«^ alleged remains of Toung, ha,, it to said, made the awer- tlon that it did not bear the slightest leaembhnce to Brig- ham Young." , i * * i.i.« Brigham Tonng'B death occurred jnBt at the time when a warrant waa out for his arrest for complicity in the Mountain Meadow maBsacore. He was only sick about twenty-four hours. An attack of cholera morbus is said to have been his disease, but he was one of the most carefiil and abstemious of men. When Judge Oradlebaugh undertook to bring to justice those concerned in the Mountain Meadow and other massacres, a great many of the mormon leaders fled to Mount Kolob, or the residence of the Go^s, This is in a very mountainous region, fcud almost inaccessible. Here they remained until the storm blew ov- er and it was safe to return. For many years the mormons have been aocummulating wheat and other provisions in certain caves and hiding places to be ready in case of a siege, and I have heard them say that they could live in the moun- •tains for twenty years. If Brigham Young is stiU alive, and those who are the beet acquainted : *■■,■. ^to3fe^«L^^>*^^'' '. iijiyS ■ir7<^tt~--*"nsj.~' ALTVm. lO donbt, And the saper- opbet'a banner with tbe odlnits defense. Thia ttent confinned by « le- wt friendly and intimaUi officer, who viewed the ia Mdd, made the aaaer- Mt reaembknee to Brig- oconrred jnBt at tihe >at for his arrest for n Meadow massatore. nty-four honrs. An is said to liave been > of the most earefnl' b undertook to bring d in the Mountain tores, a great many )d to Mount Eolob, Is, This is in a very kltnost inaooessible. ;il the storm blew ov- rn. For many years 4jcummnlating wheat -tain oaves and hiding of a siege, and I have Duldlive in the moun- f Brigham Young is tre the best acquainted m A KINGDOM IN THE 8BA. 811 with mormon tactics will be the most ready to believe it, he is most likely in one of the Islands of the Pacific. It has long been well understood among the leading poljgamists that when the United States government could no longer be trifled with, and they had to go, that they would settle in one of those balmy Isles of the calm Pacific and establish a kingdom all their own, where they could pass the evening of their daya in calm serenity, untroubled by the * cursed gen- tiles.' To this end they have had eztensivemis- sions in those Isluids and have converted many of th6 inhabitants to their religion, which would not be difficult to do since they are alreadypoly- gamieis. It requires therefore no great stitch of tl» imagination to see Brigham Tonng sit- ting on his throne of state in splendor, surround- ed by his slaves and satellites, and having a ha- rem rivalingin extent that of the Sultan himself. "Whenever, theretbre, these shrewd and wily old polygam' >ts make up their minds that the people of the United States are really in earnest and that the power and machinery of the govern- ment will be turned against them, and their wives and children and property confiscated, and they deprived of their liberties, then and ootvnp tU then they will go. M| If: :i _^_J^ ^Vv" ir."-*i ..^ T"!^pWflW OUR BOOKS. NOW READY. ADVENTURES nr TBB FAR WEST; LIFE AMONG THE MORMONS. BT MRS. C. V. 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