The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-06-14
Thn nefenca Of PolYgamY.

A wife Of oaeef the Mormons nov amen
Der of lhe Utah Legislature. named Pratt,
writing to her sister in Nashua. N. H., holds
theiollowirg argument in favor OF polygamy.
The letter is so well composed, tbsI We are
inclined to think that woman, capable of
expressing herself in the smooth style in
whice it is written, could never consent to.
allow such a mind to lower itself into the
indulgence Of the animal socisldes and sen
sual qualifications necessarily consequent
upon life OF polygamy. Ii Mrs. Pratt die
tated this letter TO her sister, she must be-
long polthal soheol Of women whom Solo
mon countefed-"Whose heart Is snares
and nets and her hands AS brands. The
sinner shall be taken by her-''-Bah;Ps re
Pat. .
Here arethe extracts:
For instance. | have rs YOU see, in ali
good conscience, founded on the wo,d of
God, formed family and kindred ties, which
are inexpressibly dear ome, and which
can never bring my feelings To consent to
dissolve.
have good and virtuous husband
wheml love. We have fur dear children
which are mutual aad mexpressibly dear
to US. And besides this, my husband has
seven ether living wives and one who has
departed 10 a better world. He has in all
upwards Of ftwanty five children. All these
mothers and children are eHdeared to me
by kindred ties--by mutual aEecton-by
acquaintance and association; and the moth
ers 10 particular by mutual and long con-
tinued exercises of toll, patience, long suf-
fering. and sisterly kindness. We all have
our imperfectioas ia this life; but | know
they are good and worthy women and that
any husband is agood and worthy man;
one whe keeps the commandment Of Jesus
Christ, and presides in his family like an
Abraham He seeks to provide for them
and makes them happy. He teaches them
the commandments of Jesus Christ, and
gathers them about him in the family cir
Gle to call upon his God both morning and
evening"
He and his family have the confidence,
esteem, and good will, and fellowship of
this entire Territory, and of wide circle
of acquaintances, 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 the Terri
torv.
Now, as to visiting my kindred in New
Hampshire, | would b, pleased to do SO,
were it the will of God. But frs: the laws
Of that State must be so modified by en-.
lightened Legislation, and the custom and
consciences of its inhabitants and of my
kindred, SO altered, that my husband can
accompany me with all his wives and chill
dren, be as much respected and honored in
his family organization, and his holy calling,
as he is at home, or in The same manner as
the patriarch Jacob would have been re-
spected had he with his wives and children,
paid visit to his kindred.
As my husband is yet in his youth, as
welias myself, | fondly hope we shall live
to see that day.
Fer already the stars Of Jacob is in the
ascendency. The house of Israel is about
to be restored; while "Mystery Babylon"
with all her institutions, awaits her own
overthrow.
With sentiments of the deepest affection
and kindred feelings, remain, your affec
tionate sister.
BELINDA MAIDEN PRATT.
Mrs. Lydia Kimbal, Nashau, New Hamp-
shire.
P.s. My kind love to your husband
and all inquiring friends.