New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-10-30
THE TRIBUNE.
From the ST Louis Republican, Oct. Goth.
MI yg4~..Ans

.;-,nlar addressed TO the whole Church of
J..us Chris, OF La,,er.Day Saints informs u.s. that
o,, Sunday the 5th Of October, ~ about five thou
ssnd Saints had the inexpressible joy and great
satisfaction TO meet, for the first time in the house
oftbe Lord in the city of Joseph" The Temple
was commenced on the 9th Of April, le4l, and on
this occasion, il entirely enclosed, windows in,
with temporary floors. pulpts, and seats TO accom-.
modate 80 many persons preparatory to general
conference.
On the 9Th 9TH and sth meetings Of the General
Conference were held a, which, finally, it was
solved unanimously, that this people move en-
raassc. TO the West" and that take all OF the
Saints with u.s. TO the extent OF our ability, that il,
our influence and property" Committees were ap-
pointed for the sale Of lands in the various settle
ments of Hancock County and captains Of com
panies TO remove in the Spring. to the number Of
twenty-five, were appointed. From letter ad-
dressed 10 the brethren throughout the United
Stases we make the following extract
10 our des On TO remove all the saints early mex,
Spring as the first appearance of thrifty vegetation In
The mean time the utmo., diligence of all the brethren
n this place sni abroad will be requisite for
ovs and 70 complete the unfinished part OF the Lords
House, preparatory 10 dedication by the next General
Conference. The Font and other parts Of the Temple
viii be In readness in few days 70 commence the sd
inistra;ion OF holy ordinances Of endowment for which
the Faithful have long diligently sbored and feryeuiy
prayed desiring above all things 20 the beaUi, u
The Lord and inquire in his Holy Temple.
We therefore invite the saints abroad generally so TO
range their affairs o. with their families in SUIT
ctet time 70 receive their endOwments and aid 10 Civ.
ing the last finish To the house Lord prevlous
the great emigration Of the Church ia the spring. a
Little additional help in The heat OF the day from those
abroad 10 those here, who have been often driven
and robbed will swceten the iuerchanges Of fellow
ship and far fulfil the law Of Christ 20 bear one
anothers burthens. The sacrifice Of property that viii
probably accrue from a virtually coerced sale in a
gwen short time, together with the exhaustion OF
available means, that has arisen from extensive
improvement of farms and the erection Of costly pub
lie and private edhces together with prosecutions and
abundant sbors Of elders IN preaching the gospel 70 the
nations and also in sefdeeDce from traitors and foes
hypocres and knayes things that viii suggest them
selves 10 all the thoughtful humane and philsnthr0pc
And we are confident in Lord Jesus Christ that the
balm and cordial adequate 10 the present crisis Of aATs
will from the saints abroad 10 the utmost Oi the
ability And you cannot furnish Il better than 20 come
up unitedly the counsel Of our epistie promptly dill
gently and 10 the letter Therefore dispose OF your
properties and inhertances and interests for available
means such as money wagons, oxen, cows mules, and
sew good horses adapted oOurneyng and scsnty feed
Also for durable fabrics suitable for apparel and tents
and some other necessary articles Of merchandise
Wake up wake up dear brethren we exhor you,
from the Mississippi to the Atlantic and from Canada 10
Florida the present in whchtheGo1
Of Heaven has placed you 10 prove your faith by your
works preparatory to ich endowment in the Temple
Of the LORD and the obtaining Of promises and deliye
RANGES and gories for yourselves and your children and
your dead. And well persuaded you ciH do
these things though we thus stir up your pure minds to
remembrance
In doing 20 the blessings Of many ready 10 perish like
silent dew upon the grass and the appreciation Of gen
eratons to come and the hallowed Joys of eternal life
will rest upon you And we cannot but assure you in
conclusion, Of most joyful confidence touching your
union and implicit obedience 10 the council Of the Great
God through the Presidency Of the saints With these
and hopcs concerning you we bless you and
duplicate the wisdom and iartherance OF the Great
Head Of the church upon your designs and Efforts.
p. s. Let All wagons that are hereafter built be con
strucod the track OF 1--WE feet width from 10
ire Families may properly travel to this place during
Winter in their wagons
There said TO be many good locations for settle
ments the Pacific especially at Vancouyers Island
near the mouth Of Columbia.