whole mountains and valleys were alive with men and beast. At 20 minutes past 9 o'clock three rounds ofwere fired from a brass howitzer for the First Presidency of the Church. Other rounds were also fired Each one enjoyed himself as best he could through the day and night. I took a walk with the Presidency to his upper mill There were four built and one building. I never saw finer timber in my life At about noon Bishop A. Smoot Elders Judson Stodard O ...

overcharged 110528 $Pages written 1575 + $84,600 = $86,175 Whenever I think of letting their troops come in here and their officers I can see nothing but death and darkness before me and before this people but when I say they shall not come here light bursts upon me and I can see light before me and this people and this is the way all of this people feel The intention of the Government is to destroy us and we are determined they shall not do it. If the Government of the United States ...

the priesthood, either Melchisedek or Aaronic. These have the Gospel to preach to thier fellow men. Spoke of his own labors, and of the apostles and elders in this respect. Joseph Smith, Brigham Young and the elders would judge this gen- eration. Joseph Smith had sealed his testimony with his blood and went into the spirit world to unlock the prison doors. Referred to the twelve fulfilling the revelation, requir- ing them to take leave of the saints in Far West, on the 26th day of April 1839. After fulfilling this ...

Believing it to be the Duty of the Latter Day Saints to consecrate and Dedicate all there properties with themselves unto God in order to become Lawful Heirs to the Celestial Kingdom of God, it was under such a view of the subject & in obedience to the cammandments of God that I consecrated what I had (though but little) before Bishop Edward Partridge who was the Presiding Bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in Clay County Mo. Dec 31 1834 The following is ...

as I did was not to injure you or out of any ill will towards you but I did this act with a settelled belief that it was my duty. And I am more and more convinced that I did my duty in so doing. I acknowledge your question to be vary civil in asking me whiy I "could not stay whare I was and worship God under the true light of the gospel in spirit and in truth and with Liberty." In answering this question I would say that you have the sentiments of my heart when I ...

your possession or within your reach for the day is at hand that will try many souls. As it respects myself I can say the cause I am ingaged in I will never renounce for friend or foe. No by the grace of God Assisting me I am determined that neither the powers of Earth or Hell wicked men or devils shall ever separate me from the New and Everlasting Covenant which God hath made in these last days with his Saints. I to highly prize and value the Blessings embraced ...

In the forenoon this vast multitude was addressed by Orson Hyde who had lately returned from Palestine and ^who^ was now under a new appointment, to go on a mission to St Petersburgh Russia. In the afternoon three steamers arrived one from St Louis one from Quincy and the other from Burlington bringing altogether about nine hundred visiting ladies and gentlemen to our city. On the arrival of each boat the ...

Elder W. Woodruff felt it was a time when we ought to watch as well as pray—we are having a great influx of strangers in our midst—and among them, many speculators, who are trying to get our land and Houses—by purchase or otherwise— He strongly recommended the brethren who have property to rent, to call on Prest. Wells for council and always have the writings drawn up by Judge Smith or Hosea Stout, and not sign any documents drawn up by strangers—for fear we should ...

Washington Dec. 6th 1849 Dear Sir your note by the hand of Br Bernhisel was duly Recived & in Reply I will say however proper It might be for those that are not commited to have sailed under ne neutral flag It will not do for me my success depend upon a diffrent course I have to long been known as a party man the only strong point with me in the Sennate is my party eZeal & for me at this time to take neutral ground would create distrust Things however look ...

P.S. I perceive by the News that Bro Gardner Snow of Manti City is elected Probate Judge for this County. He is a very good man; but is completely wraped up in his son Warren and in George Peacock. The people of Sanpete have paid Taxes now for many years, and no improvements can be seen but the jail half finished by Bishop Snow. It is like all improvements in Manti, unfineshed. Several Back houses have been begun, but I know ...