TERRIBLE IF TRUE. A The chief significance of Judge Zane's appointment is political, as was the influence which procured his re-installment. At the head of the movement was Senator Cullom, a strong man, a Republican leader with large backing in Illinois. fluctuations of public sentiment intain an office which they were deother parts of the country cause the sired to vacate. WE HAVE seen a copy of a letter Republican interests to be insecure. from Provo which purports to relate It is not certain what party the a striking and lamentable circum-States about to become part of the stance said to have occurred in that Federal Union will support. town a few days ago. The essence of the statement is as follows: young man—a member of a family of Latter-day Saints-entered saloon and called for a glass of beer, which was handed to him. He held it in his hand and mockingly proceeded to pronounce upon the intoxicating stuff the holy ordinance of blessing and consecration. At the conclusion of this act of sacrilege he was instantly paralyzed and stricken down. In that condition he was conveyed to his homeand shortly afterwards expired. Utah has been regarded as almost sure to be Democratic. This is the real and potent cause of the opposiation to her admission. "Polygamy" We believe he will be confirmed has formed a convenient "cry" and when his name comes before the pretended excuse for that opposition. Senate; and, meanwhile, he will So far as political questions are con- hold the office undisturbed under cerned that is now recognized as "a the power of the President to apdead issue," or nearly so. It cuts point ad interim. but a very small figure in politics. The statement comes from two sources, one indirectly from a person who came up from Provo and the other in the letter before alluded to, and which we have perused "MY POLICY." THE corresspondence between the Department of Justice and Chief Justice Sandford which will be ound in another column, offers conderable food for reflection. The "policy" of President Harrison's Administration, therein referred to, will be variously viewed by different minds. We have some opinions on the subject, which are based upon personal observation and some knowledge of the inner workings of the national political machine. We wish Judge Sandford every success in life that he could desire himself. We believe him be an upright, conscientious, high-minded jurist, we feel sure he has acted as his best judgment and sound understanding of law has dictated, and in his correspondence with the Administration he has certainly the best of the argument. The policy of the Republican Much As we have before expressed, we do not look upon Judge Zane's reappointment with the forebodings felt by some of our friends, and we trust that in every class of cases that come before him, he will bring to of legal principles which he is bear that profound comprehension known to possess, and that impartial justice, tempered with mercy, which should inspire judicial decisions and which invite admiration and command respect. OFF WRONG AGAIN. There are plans evolving to effect the purpose we have indicated concerning this Territory. The removal of a Democratic Judge and the appointment of a Republican The policy of the Republican successor is in line with them. THE St. Louis Globe-Democrat is party, of which President Harrison more can be done by the coming to be as thoroughly unre is now the head and chief. is to re-judiciary in support of the project liable on anything relating to Utah tain the control of the government than at first sight might appear. and the "Mormons" as it is said to and extend Time will show what we mean. and increase the be in regard to democracy and the strength of the party by all the No real fault can be found Democrats. For some time it has means in its possession or capable of Judge Sandford's course taken pains to publish every false acquisition. The powers which it on the bench. Nothing that his report that has gone over the wires now holds as the dominant force in political enemies can say against concerning the people of this Terripolitics will be wielded for party in- him would weigh a feather on fair tory, and has offered comments that terests, as fully as possible under investigation. He has been "re- exhibit deplorable ignorance or wilconstitutional and other restrictions, moved" arbitrarily, unlawfully and ful perversity. and if needful for its purposes, unjustly. We can understand why where it can be safely done, those he quietly retires. He could have restrictions will be stretched or refused to step down and out, and ignored. Utah is sure, at some not distant day, to go into the Union as a State, either on its own footing or connected with some other State or States. Its present Territorial condition cannot, in the very nature of things, be much longer maintained. The Republican party needs the support of as many new States as possible. While the South remains "solid" for the opposing party, the with Its latest announcement is to the effect that the "Mormon” leaders are buying up land in Mexico and arranging to "sell out their valuable property and move in a body to form a new home in a country where laws against polygamy are less rigidly enforced." And the Gentiles of Utah are advised to "deal liberally as to insure the the "early adTerritory as a the President could not find an persons to work for them of their sistent, democratic defender of the involved-their right to employ insists that they must be discontintruth, St. Louis will be the most earnest supporter and admirer of Chicago, the Mississippi will empty into the Missouri and its waters be clearer than crystal, Salt Lake will be as fresh and fishy as the purvey- This is a singular state of affairs or of news from this region, and the to exist in a community like this. It Mexican capital will be in the mid-appears to us that it exhibits its dle of Utah. ued. It is useless to strike at one crime and totally ignore another. I should feel it a reproach and a disgrace to daily sentence these people for crimes under the Edmunds' law and permit gambling to run openly without any restraint. You are a man of intelligence and I shall allow you to pronounce sentence on yourself. The gov tendency upon its face. There is no ernment wants citizens not It is very generous of the Globe-question in relation to wages. Democrat to advise other people to object of the strike is simply to be "liberal" in buying out the coerce the man with regard to whom "Mormon leaders," but neither the dispute has arisen into joining they nor their valuable properties an association with whose prinare for sale, and it is rather prema-ciples and purposes he is not ture to say of the Gentiles, who form in sympathy. This is, in spirit not more than a fifth of our popula- at least, a breach of the liberty tion. that Utah is "their Ter- of conscience. Any attempt in that ritory." What is the matter direction is opposed to the genius of with the Globe-Democrat, any-natural rights-that of acting upon how? individual judgment when the rights of others are not thereby impinged. Another object is to coerce employers to engage the services of only one class-those who belong to a particular organization. This is necessarily of a piece with the pressure exercised upon the non-unionist COERCION ALL WRONG. THE stonemasons and bricklayers who have been in the employment of Watson Brothers have struck. The reason for this action is that owing to the extensive business of the firm, they found it necessary to engage another foreman, in addition to the one already employed. The union, with which the workmen as a body are connected, objected to this because this additional foreman was not identified with that association. foreman. It sentence for a few days and allow you to think over the matter and determine what sentence you will pass on yourself." Uniformity in the execution of the laws is conceded to be necessary to command respect for the laws. Judge Henderson is entitled to credit for his action in this matter. The chief object of the penalties imposed for the offense of gambling is to suppress the crime and reform the criminal. If the offender ceases his wrong-doing the purpose of the law is accomplished. Whether the principle is sound that no penalty should be inflicted when the cul prit agrees to reform is open, how ever, to considerable debate. And there is a wide difference between the promise required of a gambler to cease his practises, and of a defendant convicted of the offense known as unlawful cohabitation under the Edmunds Act. The latter, as it has been construed by the courts, comprehends some things that many defendants find it almost impossible, with a due regard for honor, manhood and the obligations of family, to agree to. And this without any disposition to rebel, or defy the laws, or to be disrespectful to the conrt. At first sight there might seem to be a parallel between the cases. But on close examination it will be found that they widely diverge. It is a matter of regret that such disputes should occur. We trust that the striking workmen, between whom and Watson Bros. the kindest relations have existed, will view their action from the standpoint of right rather than from what would appear to be self-interest. They are It appears that the union only per- a respectable class of men, and as a mits the engagement of one foreman rule inclined to thoughtfulness. not connected with it, and the men is to be hoped they will reconsider insisted on the discharge of the their course, which is in the direcsecond one, otherwise they would tion of division, and is of such a strike. The man whose employment character that it cannot carry with was objected to expressed his will-it the sympathy of the community. ingness to leave, and thus avoid the creation of trouble on his account, but said he would not join the union, having conscientious scruFROM the Ogden Standard of ples about being controlled by any May 28 we learn that Judge Henorganization. Watson Brothers derson lately made some strong would not entertain the proposition remarks in favor of the enforcement We hope the laws against the about the man leaving if he chose of the law against gambling. The vices that have lately been perto remain, as it was a surrender of a keeper of a gambling house was con-mitted to flourish unchecked in Ogprinciple. They recognize the right victed, and when brought up for senof the foreman to use his own voli- tence His Honor said: tion in regard to joining the workmen's union, and they cannot concede that it is the right of any organization to prevent them from employing him if they desire his services. We understand that both employers and men expressed to each other that the difficuity included no personal feeling, only the latter were determined to control in the matter in controversy, while the former firmly insisted that they did not propose to surrender a principle NOT PARALLEL CASES. den will be enforced, with something approaching the vigor which has been exercised in other cases, and that Judge Henderson will continue to pursue his consistent course in relation to them. BRIGHAM YOUNG. "The statute is a very plain one and strict in its terms. It declares it unlawful to keep a place of gambling. I have no doubt but that what Mr. Smith says is true as regards your character, but you must appreciate our situation and that of the people. It makes no difference whether you and I practice gambling every day together, the statute cannot be overruled. You are well aware that the laws are strictly enforced in cases of unlawful cohabitation and adultery. These unlawful practices many of whom are sincere in their extending clear are rigidly enforced against a people lying west of the Missouri River convictions. Yet the government Coast. This fact alone would be THIS June 1st, 1889, is the eightyeighth anniversary of the birthday of Brigham Young. He was the chief pioneer of all the vast region to the Pacific sufficient to render him famous in tude. As a rule great men have In this inter-mountain section are everywhere to be seen the evidences of his genius-marks of his master mind. As a colonizer he has not considering the difficulties under which his work in that direction was accomplished- been equalled in modern times. cast of his mind was such that obstacles which would have discouraged or appalled weaker men, only acted as a stimulus to him, and they melted before the force and activity of his indomitable will. The idea that office is a reward an exalted purpose, and possess for service to a party is wrong and more ROTATION IN OFFICE. The creation of offices for which Suc It The A GREAT deal of nonsense is uttered about the "principle" of rota- there is no actual public necessity is tion in office, as though the public an evil of the same kind and springs service and our national system of from the same error as the "spoils" government demanded the period- theory. The public treasury is ical discharge of all its officials, to made an object of greed and a make way for new incumbents. legitimate, party grab-bag. Brigham Young's foresight was There is nothing in true republican- cess in party schemes means a phenomenal; many of his move-ism that requires the turning out of chance at the public funds. ments were, therefore, not appreci- the government employ any faith- makes men's motives mercenary ated at the time they were insti- ful and competent person who and renders patriotism a comparatuted, for the reason that they could serves his country well. tively subordinate and paltry connot be understood by men whose The exigencies of party may ren-sideration. That which figures as mental vision was of more limited der it necessary that places shall be patriotism is too often nothing but range. Time and developments found for party supporters. Changes pelf. placed the stamp of wisdom upon those of his actions whose immedi parent at the time they were made. of administration necessarily bring These remarks apply to State and changes in those offices which are county and local public offices of ate beneficent results were not ap-intimately associated with the Presi- every kind. No man who occupies dency and with the heads of depart- a public position under the laws ments. The party in power, placed there by the popular voice, should have persons to manage the affairs of the country who are in sympathy with its principles and policy. No one disputes this. It is evidently reasonable on its face. as should be kept there simply and However fashionable it may be solely because he has been in it for for the enemies of Brigham Young many years. On the other hand, to cast reflections upon his memory the fact that he is an old public serin other respects, attempts to speak vant should not be deemed a suffiof him otherwise than as possessing cient reason for dropping him out, extraordinary power and ability are that somebody else may take a turn rapidly going out of favor. This But in the ordinary offices which at the teat which he is alleged to shows a disposition in one line to do simply require efficiency, honesty have sucked so long. Efficiency, justice to the memory of a great and experience so that the public experience, proven fitness for the man, and it will just as surely come business may be properly conducted, place, ought to be recommendations in time that he will be recognized there is no good reason why men or to a man, when the people or their as a genuine benefactor of the race. women against whom nothing can representatives are looking for perWhile recognizing his eminent be urged but that they have held sons to fill positions of trust and natural qualities as a man, the Lat- their offices a certain length of time, emolument. These ought not to be ter-day Saints hold that they would should be bundled out into the cold prizes to be struggled for, have availed but little in the great in order that other people may have and to be distributed periodicwork he accomplished without the a chance to draw a salary. ally to please individuals, or inspiration of God, by whom he was Ask a banker, a merchant, a manu- reward or recompense for pridirected and led, being a man of facturer or the manager of any vate or party support. wise "Honest men and destiny, raised up for a specific pur- private business concern, to turn out the most experienced persons em- should be sought for diligently, and This afternoon the "Life of Brig-ployed in any department, simply good men and wise men ye should ham Young" is the theme of an because they have held their places observe to uphold; otherwise, whataddress by Apostle Moses Thatcher. for a number of years, and the re-soever is less than these cometh of The day and occasion make the sub-quest would. be considered as evi- evil." So the Latter-day Saints are ject doubly appropriate. There is dence of the applicant's insanity. instructed by divine command. It no more effective stimulus to youth The very reason urged for their dis- is excellent counsel. It is to be their than to portray before their mental charge would be viewed as sufficient guide in politics. Is not this a proper gaze the achievements of the great cause for their retention. time for some forethought in regard and the good. The process implants Why should not the same rule to this matter? a desire in their hearts to emulate apply in public as in private busiprominent qualities of those who ness? It is only because of the have been head and shoulders fallacy that rotation in office is a above the masses of the race, or principle of our system of governrather have stood upon the pedestal ment that a contrary rule is con- fault, if the people want to win. of eminence, high above the multi-tended for. poses. men When a ticket is made up and agreed upon in a convention of the people's delegates it is too late to dissent, and complain, and find Division then is weakness and oppo sition possible disaster. The time IN ENGLAND. Everybody was jolly looking. The to talk over the people's choice for girls from the country were enjoySpring has opened up most ing the hobby-horses and swingofficers is before a ticket is made up. auspiciously. The weather, for this boats and a ride in the new liver Men who never expressed any pre- part, has been exceptionally good, purifier and kidney cleanser-the dilection while the matter was and the opportunity offered farmers switch-back railway. The more pending, will commence to growl and gardeners for getting their crops serious took in the ghost show; others in was very gratifying. Trade in went to see the circus that was just as soon as selections are made. the north has steadily increased parading its single pony on the They are simply contentious and since the opening of the year and stage of the show for the benefit of impracticable. Those who want the outlook for its continuance was those who couldn't pay, but who to talk should talk in time. Dis- never better than at the present. were keenly watching the various The miners are very busy, and as a antics of the single clown and cussion ought to precede instead of very healthy sign of good times, the acrobat of the company. This was follow a party decision. In primary, wages have been increased, the "pit the attraction. or convention, or committee, or men" of Northumberland getting private conversation or 14 per cent. increase. But even with public speech, the wishes of citizens should wages are extremely low, many of this advance on former prices, the be expressed, so that their delegates the men not being able to earn more may understand the drift of popular than a mere subsistence. The minsentiment before they assemble iners of Durham work on what is convention and proceed to make up benefit of which is felt more by the known as "the sliding scale," the employer than the employe. By this system, if the price of coal increases sixpence in the ton, the cent. of it. The Yorkshire miners men receive one and a quarter per have received ten per cent.increase. The shipbuilders have their hands full, some having work to last a couple of years, and as a consequence the iron works of Darlington, Consett and Middlesboro' are very busy. This state of affairs is very gratifying. a ticket. And when selections are made, fitness, integrity and experience should be the qualifications sought for. Blood relationship ought to cut no figure, one way or the other. While no one should be chosen simply because of his family connections, the fact that he is related to a predecessor in office or some man of prominence, ought not to operate as a bar to his selection. And the unwisdom of chronic objectors and sneerers, and the slurs and jibes of those who desire to make strife and split the party, ought to have no weight with sensible men or influence in the choice they make. At our August election we want in each county a ticket that will win, and that will bear the names of men adapted to the positions to which they are nominated. No man has a patent right to any office in this Territory. No office is to be considered hereditary or of life tenure. No position is within the gift of an individual. Neither is "rotation" to be a governing rule. Officeholders are the servants of THE PEOPLE, and the people, by their chosen representatives should nominate them according to their best judgment. All the people are or should be interested in the selection of proper men to office. The right to a voice in this matter belongs to every citizen, no matter what may be his status, religious or otherwise. If advice is needed, the people have the right to choose their advisers. They are not obliged to seek for it among professional politicians or the perennial growlers. Wise men for counselors, representative men, for delegates, honest and fit men for office. Let these rules be the guide, and the voice of the people will control for good and for the best interests of the whole body politic. nessed some severe times, partly one. But "good times" have come again, and their former comfortable condition is returning. Still there are clouds gathering in the distance that more strikes, not only of pitmen but forebode no good. There is talk of others. This seems to be the effect of prosperity in England, and the result is that trade is driven to the foreigner and cheap laborer. A successful stike is becoming next to impossible, and recent events are mak ing it more apparent to every reflecting mind. The American "trust" system is there is now to be found a salt, gaining ground in England, and sugar, and a prospective glass "trust." Since the sugar "trust" was formed, sweetmeats and canhalfpenny dearer per pound. By dies have gone up, and sugar is a the formation of these "trusts" and the amalgamation of capitalists' inened, and the laborer must submit terests, their hands are strengthor starve! A deplorable thought. Your correspondent spent four cents to see the ghost performance the Ripper and his Dream." What and was rewarded by seeing "Jack a terror there was in that nameJack the Ripper-to the women of the United Kingdom. There was her shoes at the very mention of it not a woman who didn't shake in when he was prosecuting his bloody work. The show was a miserable "sell," the singing and dancing outside platform being the best of the ladies of the company on the part, and that was gratis. To see the farm servants hired for the season, six months, was rather amusing. People selling themselves for that period of time at the low rate of from $25 to $70 for the whole season. When the contract is made, the parties hired failing to prisoned, if they neglect to send a keep to their agreement, can be im God's-penny" in the shape of a shilling. That's merry England for you. This will be nothing new to many of your north of England readers, but here is something hot, if not surprising for them: Middlesboro', the Ironopolis of the north, is shortly to have a erematorium. sidered the matter and when their The sanitary committee have conreport was brought before the council the resolution was almost unanimously adopted to establish a crematorium in connection with the chapel and cemetery. This manner of disposing of the dead is becoming popular in England. The public health is in danger by burying in the earth. So the bodies must be under glass cases for the inspection consumed and the ashes preserved of the curious, and as a solace for the bereaved. a sensa Another item of interest in conveloped itself. nection with the north has deYour readers have not forgotten, I presume, the name of Mrs. Rutter. This fall and created such lady left Ogden some time last tion among the pious but fabricating The "hirings" are now going on. people of Chicago, that her name To many of your readers, a "hiring was raised from obscurity to the day" would be something novel. It pinnacle of popular comment. The was to your correspondent. I beheld story of her disappointment, misery one in Stockton-on-Tees. On that day and escape from Utah was telewas gathered into town as many graphed to every part of the civilghost shows, shooting galleries, ized world. When she came back hobby-horses, switch-back railways, to South Shields she was assailed by peep-shows, wrestling contests, cir- reporters in regard to the lying cusses of a primitive order and stories that were circulated about diminutive compared to Sells' Amer- her. Many of them she denied, but ican-swing boats and as many other admitted some. But the now fatake ins" as would more than fill mous Mrs. Rutter has repented; she the Eighth Ward square. grand sight! The town was crowd- Zion; there is It was a longs for the pleasant vales of no rest for the ed. The steam organs of the var- soles of her feet in England, ious shows were going at full blast. and her son cannot content himself in the land of his birth. She opened a little store in Shields, but it did not pay, and she has been paying visits to the Saints, lamenting her rash act in coming back; and her mind is set on getting out to Utah as soon as the money is raised. She still considers herself a Latter-day Saint. 15 CARDIGAN STREET, NORTH STOCKTON-ON-TEES, May 1st, 1889. Will this be the case with the Latter-day Saints I am now addressing? I fear it is coming but how far it will affect you it is not for me to say. You will have the experience, however; and perhaps it is very necessary that you should. I remember very clearly the spirit of speculation pervaded the troublous times which were ex- quorum of the Twelve Apostles and perienced in Kirtland some fifty- the quorum of the Seven Presidents three years ago, where the Prophet of Seventies; indeed, there was not of God resided, where God Himself, a quorum in the Church but was even Jesus, the Son of God, ap- more or less touched with this spirit peared and showed Himself in His of speculation. As that spirit inglory. He stood upon the breast-creased, disunion followed. Brethwork of the pulpit of the Temple, ren and sisters began to slander and I may say that the DESERET built by commandment. There quarrel one with the other, because WEEKLY is much appreciated here was under His feet a pave their interests were not in harmony. by all who have the pleasure of work of pure gold, in color like perusing it. It is highly interesting, amber. His hair was white as the valuable and instructive. Success pure snow. His countenance shone to it. JOHN HAYES. as the sun in its strength. His voice was as the sound of rushing waters. This wonderful manifestation was in the temple which had been reared to His honor. I was in Kirt- As President Woodruff stated land at that time, where we passed here yesterday, one-half the quorum through scenes which, I sometimes of the Apostles, in the days of Kirtthink, we are now beginning to re- land, fell beneath these evil influpeat. The circumstances which ences. It was this speculation, this surrounded the Latter-day Saints love of gold-the god of the worldat that time were of a peculiar na- which produced this doleful effect. ture; at least, the effects upon the And if it had this effect upon those people were of a peculiar character. who held the highest priesthood Perhaps a few words in regard to upon the earth, how would it affect our condition at that time might us who, perhaps, have not had the prove of some service to us in the intelligence, the information and future-might give us some useful the experience they possessed? lessons. At that time a spirit of speculation pervaded the minds of DISCOURSE REPORTED BY A. WINTER. May By request of President Woodruff I will occupy a portion of the time this morning. I feel that any Elder might be inspired to speak the praises of God after such beautiful It is the love of gold that has and affecting singing as we have affected too many of our brethren just heard from our talented choir. the people of this nation. There and sisters in Salt Lake City, in I thank God that in these times of were money speculations, bank Ogden, and in other places. corruption and wickedness in the speculations, speculations in lands, God grant that it will not seriously world, we have holy and righteous speculations in city lots, specula- affect the people of Logan and the men and women who can devote tions in numerous other directions. adjacent settlements in this Stake of those superior talents which God That spirit of speculation rose out Zion! But it will, doubtless, affect has bestowed upon them to His of the world, and swept over the some of you, more or less; and in praise and glory. And I might say hearts of the Saints like a mighty the name of the Lord I warn you of further, that there are thousands of wave or rushing torrent, and many these things that are coming. virtuous and honorable men and fell, and apostatized. was so beautifully expressed by women, whom the Lord has Brother Thatcher yesterday, in regathered out from the nations, that gard to the possession of your inare also willing to devote their time heritances, it is a subject that deand talents to aid in accomplishing mands your most serious attention the work of God in the interest of and consideration, that you may be His children. enabled to act wisely in these matters. I know what I am talking about, having had this experience, and been through those scenes whereof I speak. As Just previous to this great apostacy the Lord had poured out wonderful blessings upon the people. The gifts of the Gospel had been poured out to a remarkable extent the riches of eternity. Angels had While I occupy a short time this visited them. The Son of God, as morning I ardently wish the faith I before remarked, had talked with and prayers of the Latter-day Saints, His servants. At the dedication of that I may be enabled to say some- the Temple the blessings which the thing which will be of service and people received were marvelous. Fifty-three years ago we were profit. You know that it is imposs- During that rich time of God's fa- living very happily in Kirtland. ible for us to address a congregatior vors I, myself, attended the various The Lord was very merciful to us. of Latter-day Saints in a manner to meetings which were held in the We had left our kindred and friends satisfy ourselves, unless we have the Temple. We had prayer meetings, and gathered to that place in obepromptings of the Spirit of the Al- and testimony meetings, and such dience to the voice of God through mighty. We are entirely dependent testimonies as the brethren and sis- His covenants; and we went there upon the spirit of inspiration, and ters could bear were wonderful. with honest hearts and pure motives. if there ever was a time, since Adam They prophesied, they spake in In the same way you have left your occupied the Garden of Eden, when tongues, and had the interpretation friends and your surroundings in the Spirit of God was more needed of tongues to a remarkable degree. the nations where the Gospel than at the present time, I am not These blessings were almost univer- reached you. You have come here aware of it. The signs of the times, sal upon the people in Kirtland. with honest hearts and with resoluand the rapid approach of scenes Their hearts were then devoted; tions strong and powerful to serve that will try the hearts of the Lat- they felt as though they could sacri- God and keep His commandments, ter-day Saints and their integrity, fice anything they possessed. They to work in His interests and endeavdemand that we now seek earnestly felt that they were dwelling almost or to prepare yourselves for celestial the Spirit of God, and Divine in the presence of God, and it was glory. These are the feelings which assistance, for it will certainly be natural that they should have that we all possessed, the determinations needed in the scenes now rapidly feeling under such marvelous influ- we all made; and we have endeavapproaching. We know that we ences. ored, I hope, to carry them out have needed it in the past. We can faithfully. But there is rapidly easily see that if we had not been coming something that will try you, in the possession of the Spirit of perhaps as you have never been God to direct us through many of tried before. All, however, that is the scenes through which we have necessary for us to do now is to see passed, we should not have been in where our faults and weaknesses lie, the enjoyment of our presen: prosif we have any. If we have been pects of exaltation and glory, and unfaithful in the past, let us renew our circumstances would have been our covenants with God and determuch less favorable. And if we mine, by fasting and prayer, that have needed the Holy Spirit in the we will get forgiveness of our sins, past, we may truly understand that that the Spirit of the Almighty may it will be needed in the future. rest upon us, that peradventure we All these blessings, and many others that I have not time to enumerate, were enjoyed by the Latterday Saints just previous to the time when this spirit of speculation began to pervade the hearts of the people. One would have imagined that after receiving these wonderful manifestations no temptation could have overthrown the Saints. But it did. and it scattered them, as it were, to the four winds. Singular as it may appear, this |