New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-08-19

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obey I'll they are commanded. Degraded into
slavery BY this Mormon .tep.bsck into barbarian,
they are almost as submissive and % mis- ,rsble as
the Indian squaws around them"
Brigham Young is nov about 6fty-si1 years Of
age. He was born in Whitngham, little town in
the south eastern corner Of Vermont, near the Dor
ders Of Massachusetts,. His youth was occupied
with the ordinary pursuits Of farmers son-he
was familiar with tools and accustomed to hard
work. In the year ls;s2, when thirty one years
old, he became convert to Mormonism, and soon
formed close intimacy with Joseph Smith. He
rose rapidly to authority among the Saints, and on
the death Of Smith in 1874, was chosen President
by large majority over the head of Sidney Rieddn.
It was through his influence that they crossed the
Rocky Mountains and set up their tabernacle on
the shores Of the Salt Lake. In the opinion Of the
author, Brigham is q sincere fanatic, but destitute
of principle, and cherishing the most ambitious
views with regard to the predominauce of Mormon.
ism. Absurdy viionary, as it may seem, his
sole design is to place the control of the Ameri
can Continent in the hands Of his followers. To
this end all bis efforts are directed. His wonderful
success in the past inspires him with confidence for
the future Brigham Young is far superior to
Smith in all the qualities which constitute popu-
lar leader. In person he ia rather large and porty,
has an imposing carriage, and an impressive man.
per. You could not pass such man in the street.
without an impulse to turn round and look at him.
In private conversation, he is pointed, but afable
courteous 70 strangers and takes the curiosity of
which he 10 the object as matter of course, unless
it is impert,ent when be displays proper resent
mcnt. He talks freely, but with little regard to
the rules of EDglish, as he reads but little aud
rather plumss himself on his want q education
Brigham is true working man. He is never idle
himself, and makes his household pattern for the
Saints. "There must be no idlers in Zion, no
droues in the Lords hive" is his constant cry aud
hence bis whole family are always at work. His
sons are employed among the stock, herding,
branding, driving. His wives are busy with house
hold affairs, with looms, spinning wheels knitting
needles, and quilting frames. They are accus-
toned to boast of how many stockings, quilts,
yards of flannel, insey, and carpet, they have
made. Their ideas of dress are not aspiring, and
the best wardrobes contain nothing more splendid
than calico and muslin.
Brigham has many small children living, and one
of bis wives is ichool.mistress to the whole. His
two large houses are we'll furnished, and his daugh
tiers play on the piano and melodeon. He receives
no pay from the Church for his services, but his
position as President gives him excellent chances,
which be does not fail to to advantage. He is
shrewd business man. He owns extensive farms
in the best locations, beside several sawmils grist
mills, much cattle, and other property. His farms
are cultivated in the best manner. His stock is Of
the finest breeds. No mills make better -four than
his. He receives many valuable presents, which,
from bottle of brandy down to an umbrella. are
always welcome, and he remembers the donors
with peculiar kindness. He is great lover OF
fruit, and warm patron of the horticultural sOce-
ties of Utah. Brig hams time is completely occu-
pied. He rises early, and calls the whole Of his
family together. They sing hymn, and he prays
ferventy and they then separate for the duties Of
the day. He takes his meals at the long table, and
as he has no taste for gastronomic re6nemeuts, his
fare is simple. A bowl of bread and milk often
comprises his breakfast. His next duty is to make
the rounds, "to see the women folks" To these
he ia cordial and kind, but no more. lie is not
Brigham the lover or husband, but Brigham the
Prophet and President. They feel for him more
reverence than love, watch his face and treaiure
bis words tOrturing each of them into the key Of
some great mystery. He then goes to his Office,
which is already besieged by visitors who have
come to take his advice. He ia the director of
everything. From the slightest matter to the
most important, the Saints all consult with Brother
Brigham. Men of every trade seek his advice, and
regard it as revelation from the Lord. No mar
rsge is contracted, no house is built, no specula-
ton entered on, scarce horseshoe is made, with
out seeking council at bis lips. Even the question
dwearing red or yellow flannel is submitted to his
decision. Brigham is by no means paragon OF
temperance. He likes cup of good liquor now
and then as well as another man, aud il sometimes
seen after having taken drop too much. The
whole secret of his influence, according to this
writer lies in his sincerity. He has faith in
himself, in bis doctrine, IN his prophetic Office
For the sake of his religion, he has over and
over again left his fsmly, confronted the world,
endured hunger, risked his life, come back poor,
made wealth, and given it to the Church. He
holds himself prepared to lead his people In 'acrl'
fee and want, as in plenty and ease. No man
prsys more fervently nor more frequently than
Brigham Young. No pan can moro win the hearts
Of bis hearers than the Mormon prophet while at
prayer. Few can believe him hypocrite after
listening to the fervent uacton Of bis prayer,
whether in his family, in private meetings, or in
public.
Still he is regarded BY Elder Hyde as bad and
a dangerous man, and the more dangerous on ac-