The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-15

asked
50 far learn no reply given 70 Van viies
other than that limited in in the Bowery, on the
18th September where the captain present. on which
shall treat every army and every armed company
that attempt 70 come here mob. (The congregation
responded, "Amen. > You might as well tell me that
YOU make hell powder house TO tell me that you
could let army in here and have peace and intend
TO tell and showthem this If they keep away
woman feels happy and they say, sX is right all is
well and cay that enemies shall slip the bow
on cold Brights neck' again.
Addressing the congregation he said
have told you thai if this people will love their re-
gion all will DO we'll and have told you that If there is
any that is not willing to destroy anything
and everything Of their property that would be Of
enemy il left want them TO 60 out of the Terri
tory and again say SO today for when the time comes
TO burn and lay waste improvements any man un
derakes 10 shield his he will DO sheared down. for udg
ment will be laid to the line and righteousness to the
pummet Now, the faint hearted go in peace; but
should that time they must not interfere Before
will suffer what have in times gone by there shall not
be one building, nor one foot Of lumber nor stick nor
tree particle of grass and hay that will burn, LETT
in reach OF our enemies. am sworn, II driven TO OK
tremty TO utterly lay waste in the mama Of srAes God
During his remarks President Young called vote Of
those who American born aud naturalized
citizens and those who not and Notwithstanding the
recent influx Of new who present, and the
larger proportion of foreign artisans who stop the city,
and the large number who have applied for their natu
radiation papers but have not yet got them there was
only about onetourth who not either native born
naturazed which gives more than sixteen times less
proportion of foreigners at Salt Lake City than in st.
Louis.
Were all government officers like Captain Van vle
says the Deseret Nes of the 18th Of ptemb0 and did
they conduct themselves with that urbanty and genuity
which constantly marked his during his short stay
Utah, then indeed the officers sent here the bet
ter would Territory flourish But alas, with very
EXCEPTIONS such has been the and most we'll
does our government know this fact and, sworse still
unhalowedly does intend to strive TO thrust cor
rupon Us, utterly contrary TO every principle OF the
genius Of our free institutions.
What hirelng priest corrupt politician, lying editor
gold shipping Spectator will first seize upon our cour
cIandnr
raduce fair fame, and lay plans for the accomplish
ment Of hesh schemes.
THE TROOPS TO BE RESISTED.
This people free they not in bondage TO any
government Gods footsoo We have transgrcssed no
law and have no occasion to do So neither do we in
intend to: but for any nations coming TO destroy this
people, God Almighty being my helper, they cannot come
here Tho congregation here responded by loud
Amcn.,'l That is my feeling upon that point. do not
often get angry, but when do am rghcousy angry,
and the bosom of the Almighty burns with towards
those scoucdre and they shall be consumed in the name
of lsraes God We have borne enough Of their oppres
sion and hesh abuse and will not bear any of
there law requiring further orbearance
part And am net going to have troops here to pro-
tect the priests helsh rabble in efforts to drive
from the land possess for the Lord does not want US
to be driven and has safe If you will assert your rights
and keep my commandments, you shall never again be
brought into bondage by your enemies"
If you 10 your duty in this respect you need not be
afraid of mobs Of forces sent out in violation Of the
very genius Of our institutions holding you till mobs
kill You. MobsS Yes for where is there the least par
Gle of authority, either IN our constitution or laws, for
sending troops here for appointing civil officers
contrary to the Voluntary consent Of the governed We
came here without any help from enemies and in
tend TO stay as long as we please.
ELDER EINBALL ON MIR. DOUGLAS.
Many OF you have sustained Judge Douglas as being
true friend to this people and he Is Just as big damned
rascal walked and always has been He has taken
get into the chair of State and that Is what he
is after he will try 10 accomplish that if he goes to hell
next day but he will not 60 into the chair OF State he will
go to hell.
MORMON ESTIMATION or THE UNITED STATES TROOPS.
In speech the same day Heber c. Kimball said
AS 10 the army, fifth Of them have deserted and the
others are making preparations to do so likewise, and as
TO old Harvey the old squaw killer they have made him
stop aid the Governor of Kansas and it likely to kick
up Jack, but we do not care anything about II or them
let lay up grain and prepare for the siege for
will come We commenced last Sunday 10 declare that
we are free people, and will be free from this day
benceforh and for ond never will come under
that yoke again tell you my soul lives, the bow pin
has dropped out Of old Brights bow, and the bow has
dropped out and the yoke old Back anan neck
THE SAINTS HOLD THE KEYS OF THIS CONTINENT.
On the 9th OF September Elder MILFORD Woodruff, in
speech at the Bowery, said ,.
Through the prosecutions OF tho enemies Of truth many
OF the saints have been out, but a body, the
kingdom and people have been led of NJ victorious
querors We stand and hold TIE keys Of the american
continent; stand the strong chambers Of the mountains,
and the lord God the victory He and he
WILL and he been preparing us for this by pouring
upon his holy spirit uniting the people, who have been
willing repent and forsake their sins, and hope
shall continue faithful TO the end am glad and my soul
ejoces In these things, and believe that the people
ready TO shoulder their guns and walk into these kanyons
nd line them from here to Fort Brdger defence Of the
he laws OF God and man guarantee TO u.s. We have had
stoop 10 heretofore and bear many things
them than death but there anything that
gives JOY and consolation, at least speak my
;elf, IL was when heard the brethren say, "you
tree Brethren, You are free, and you NAV provo
yourselves before God and that you will
ng 10 defend yourselves against tyranls aud op
pressors." When heard this full of Joy, and who
would no, be Who would not rather die than bow down
TO the yoke Of the enemy II would sweeten death 10
know that he should lay down his life IN defence
Of freedom and the kingdom Of Cod rather than longer
bow 10 the cruelty Of mobs, even II the mob have the
OF being legazed by the nation. thank God aud
rejoice that this people determined 10 be free from
to have peace, II they have to fight for n and the yoke
is put again Will be ourselves, and say God
bless this people and the missionaries that have gone to
the nations, no matter whether they have baptized
thousand II they have done the will OF God Notwth.
standing the lghtnngs may Hash hundcrs roll and earth
quakcs below the lord will extend his hand over his
and protect them he has done those that have
returned unto us, And the lord will rcmember
brethren that on the pans and let remember them
IN prayers that the Lord may be our side, and let
be band and bo ready any and every call and the
Kingdom will spread abroad, ADD II will smie tIe image
not only on the toes but on the head; which may God
grant lor our sake Amen
MEMORIAL AND RESOLUTIONS or THE MORMON LIZ
GIsLATuRE.
The neserei Ncs, Of October publishes the following
memorial and resolutions adopted by the Territorial Legs
laurc a, is last session. aud forwarded TO President Blu
chsnan.-
srariS CONCERNING CERTAIN OFFICERS of rIm TNErroRr
or TRAN
whereas lne people OF ltan 70 I'VE IN
the quiet enjoyment OF those principles which the great
charter Of Independence describes being the In
senabe right Of all men, fe liberty, and The pursuit Of
happiness and whereas. driven forth, by
enemies and Prosecutors 10 perish the plains aud
left for upwards of four years from 1s46 until September
1850, to live die only without the protecting
81 the general government, but, on the contrary,
having strength drawn by thai government and
sent TO the most distant provincessto fight the battles
Of country; and, whereas, We complied with this
have with avery requirement of the parent GO
and did raise and turn out i've hundred Of our
men, who did actually march TO aid the United States
In their with Mexco from the western part VI iowa
fcavcnworh and from thence 20 santa fc, in New
Mexico and from thence 10 California. under the
mand of Col Cook who ao acted under the direction of
General kesrney and whereas those forces did actually
perform that Journey foot and essentially aid in bring
ing into subsection 10 the American government, New
Mexico and California, and the territory occupy:
and VIII, rens while these forces absent upon this
tedious and distant march, their families had 20 be left
destitute condition IN Indian country far from the
abodes of civilization and unsettled living In fonts and
wagons ira, cling search of location where could
be lar from .nemes-where we could rest and live in
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