The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-11-10

most every instrument of modern inven
ton. Peals of the most sweet, sacred ant
solemn music filled the air, after which ;
solemn prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.
Grant, of Philadelphia. Then followed
various business advertisements, read by
the clerk. Among these | remember 9
call of the Seventeenth Ward, by its pre-
siding bishop, to some business meeting
a call for meeting of the 32d Quorum
Of the Seventy, and a meeting of the off.
GERS of the cd Cohort of the Military Le-
gion, &c. &c.
After this came lengthy discourse from
Mr. BRIGHAM YOUNG, President of the
society-partaking somewhat of politics,
much of religion and philosophy, and a
little on the subject of gold-showing the
wealth, strength and glory Of England
growing out of her coal mines, iron, and
industry-and the weakness, corruption,
and degradation of Spanish America,
Spain, &c growing out of her gold, sill
yer, &C., and her idle habits
Every one seemed interested and pleas
ed with his remarks, and all appeared to
be contented to stay at home and pursue
a persevering industry although mountains
of gold were near them. The able speak
er painted, in lively colors, the ruin which
would be brought upon the United States
by gold, and boldly predicted that they
would be overthrown because they had
killed the Prophets-stoned and rejected
those who were sent to call them to repent
ance, and finally plundered and driven
the Church of the Saints from their midst,
and burned and desolated their City and
Temple. He said God had reckoning
with that people, and gold would be the in
strument of their overthrow. The Con-
stitutions and laws were good, in fact, the
best in the world, but the administrators
were corrupt, and the laws and Constitu-
tutions were not carried out-therefore
they must fall. He further observed that
the people here would petition to be or
ganized into territory, under that same
Government-notwithstanding its abuses;
and that if granted, they would stand by
the Constitution and laws of the United
States; while, at the same time, he de-
nounced their corruption and abuses.
But, said the speaker, we ask no odds
of them, whether they grant us our petit
ton or not! We never will ask any odds
of nation who has driven us from our
homes. Ifthey grant us our rights, we'll
if not, well; they can do no more than
.hcy have done. They, and ourselves,
and all men, are in the hands OF the great
God, who will govern all things for good,
and all will be right and work together for
good to them that serve God.
Such, in part, was the discourse to
which we listened in the strongholds ofthe
Mountains. The Mormons are not dead,
nor is their spirit broken. And, if mis-
axe not, there is a noble, daring and Dem
,cratic spirit swelling in their bosoms,
which will people these mountains with a
ace of Independent men, and influence
he destiny of our country and the world
or an hundred generations. In their re-
igion they seem charitable, devoted, and
incere-in their politics, bold, daring,
md determined their domestic circle,
Iuiet, affectionate, and happy-while in
industry, skill, and intelligence, they have
ew equals, and no superiors on the earth.
had many strange feelings while con-
this new civilization growing
lp so suddenly in the wilderness. | al
most wished could awake from my golden
lream. and find it but dream; while
pursued my domestic duties as quiet, as
lappy, and contented as this strange
,eople.