The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1854-06-01

hsrorn a aIorrnon VIC.

The following letter from mormon
lady, in vindica!ion of their mode OF lie
will show to the world that now as well
as in past days, great deal OF super
stition still prevails. Judging from her
letter, she is well pleased with her liv-
ing husband and his large family. But
here is an extract from the letter!
s.Now dear friends much as | long 10 see
you, and dear as you are all to me, | can
never come to these terms. l feel as
though the Gospel had introduced me in
TO the right lineage, and into good COM
pany. And besides all these consldera-
tions should ever become SO beclouded
with unbelief of the Scriptures and heav-
| euly institutions as to agree with my kin
dred in New Hampshire in theory, still
my practical circumstances are different
and would, I fear, continue to seperatc us
BY a wide and almost impossible gulf.
For instance, have Gas you see, in all
| good conscience, founded on the word of
God,) formed family and kindred ties,
which are inexpressibly dear to me and
which l can never bring my feelings to
consent to dissolve.
have good and virtuous husband,
whom | love. We have four little chill
dren which are mutually andinexpresslbly
dear to US. And besides this, my hus-
band has seven other living wives, and one
who has departed to a better world. He
has in all upwards OF twenty-five children
endeared to me by kindred ties by mutual
affection-by acquaintance and assocla-
ton; and the mothers in particular by
mutual and long continued exercises OF
toll, patience, long suffering, and slsterly
kindness. We all have our imperfections
in this life, but l know that these are good
and worthy women, and my husband is a
good and worthy man; one who keeps the
commandments of Jesus Christ, and pre-
sides in his family like and Abraham
He seeks to provide for them with all dill
oence; he loves them all, and seeks to
comfort them and make them happy. He
teaches them the commandments of Jesus
Christ, and gathers them about him in the
family circle to call upon his God, both
morning and evening.
He and his family have the confidence,
esteem, good and fellowship of the en-
tire Territory, and Of wide circle of ac-
quaiaSSauces in Europe and America.
He is practical teacher of morals and
religion, promoter of general education;
and at present occupies an honorable seat
in the Legislative Council of this Terri
tory.
Now, as to visiting my kindred in New
Hampshire, l would be pleased to do So
were it the viii of God. But first, the
laws of that State must be so modified by
enlightened legislation, and the customs
and consciences of its inhabitants and O.
, my kindred SO altered, that my husband
can accompany me with all his wives anc
6 children, and be as much respected anc
honored in his family organizations, ant
in his holy calling, as he is at home, OF il
the same manner as the patriarch Jacol
, would have been respected had he, will
his wives and children, paid visit to hi
kindred.
AS my husband is yet in his youth, a
well as myself, fondly hope we shall liv,
to see that day. For already the star o
l Jacob is in the ascendancy; the house O
t Israel is about to be restored; while ''Mys
terious Babylon" with all her institutions
awaits her own overthrow.
Till this is the case in New Hampshire
my kindred will be under the necessity G
: coming here to see us, or on the othe
hand, we will be mutually compelled t
forego the pleasure of each others com
pany.
Now, dear sister, must close; wis
all my kindred and acquaintances to Sc
It this letter, or copy thereof; and ths
# they will consideri it as if written to them
selves.
'' Dear sister, do not let your prejudice
: and traditions keep you from believing tn
, Bible; nor the pride, shame, or love ofth
? world keep you from your seat in the king
2 dom of heaven, among the royal famil
of polygamists. Write often and freely
With sentiments of the deepest affet
ton and kindred feeling, I remain, des
sister, your affectionate sister.
" BELINDA NJ PRATT.
= Mrs. LYDIA KIMBALL, Nashua, n. II.
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