Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-08
Another Chapter ON Polygamy. Mormon
Experience, by Mormon.


When came to Deseret there were not many
who were in the enjoyment of more than one wife,
and many or most OF the new Corners were opposed
to it. But as they saw how beautifully and harmo-
niously those families lived with two or more wives
their prejudiccs gradually gave way, and among no
class was this change more apparent than the wo-
men. At the present time, IL vote were taken
upon the subject, venture to say that nine out of
ten women who have lived here two years, would
sustain present social system in this particular
They are more for ii than the men, for upon
many Of the latter II entails heavy burdens-though
the truth Is, wives in Deseret make no preten-
sions to being fine ladies', their highest ambition
being 10 hold their husbands and their poor broth
ers and sisters In the Lords church. There are
very few men here who have more than FIVE wives,
and large part have but one, while some have
none. For myself have three. Sarah Ann, your
cousin, whom married in York State has the
largest share Of my affections and takes precedence
in the management Of the household. Two years
ago married Miss s., formerly of Ohio, and she
has charge of the education of the children and at
tending to the clothing. Ny other, which took
three months ago, is from near Hamburg, Germa-
ny. She is larger than either SarahAnn or Eliza
beth, 1.-THE name Of my second wife, and say Il
without invidiousness or improperly, Is decidedly
handsome.
Her person is of good size, very round, full chest
DflEnt uhktu hhf, anu tDIt DUO eve. one enters
into the duties Of her new situation with wonderful
alacrity and is very happy, as are Also Sarah Ann
and Elizabeth. There Is none Of that jealousy
that disposition 10 tear out each Others hair
whichyo have probably imagined would show itself
In such cases. We are looking forward 10 the time
when we shall be together constantly, in our little
Eden, where we can work for each other, and raise
our children in " the fear and admonition Of the
Lord
You may be surprised at this : but you win be
still more So when assure you that all Of my pres
ent wives are anxious that should get another
one who IL fitted by education and physically adapt
ed 10 take charge Of the dairy.
With such an arrangement Of my household,
every department ola well-organized establishments
patriarchal scale, would have head 10 il, and
be governed in order. / have no inclination TO
comply on my own account, as am well satisfied
with those now have, but, II should do 20, IL will
be entirely out Of regard for them.
Ny daughter, Louisa, Is engaged to be married
TO man from Pennsylvania, who has already wife
and three children. II did not entirely meet my
appreciation, but did not intcrpose single objec-
ton 10 long "a she was satisfied, and the marriage
would be in high degree honorable TO her, ne well
AZ advantageous In tho worldly view.
shall not enter into an argument 10 attempt to
convince you that your sentiments in regard 10 the
marriage relation are the results Of education and
are wrong. I wish you could live here . year or
two. however, and have not doubt your acts
would show you had changed your opinions