The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-12-05


dlence assembled last night at the Me-
chanics' Hall to listen to the second
Lecture of Mr.. Hyde, on Mormon Do
nestle and Political aspects and their re-
medy." Mr.. H. said the practice of po-
lygamy had been denied and denounced
by the Mormons until quite lately. He
proved very ably that polygamy was I'M
scruiptural, unnatural, unreasonable, and
singularly delighted the ladies present by
his remarks on the position of woman be-
ing the test of human advancement. He
described the sadness of the hearts of the
Mormon women and yet the fearful
strength of the fanaticism that induced
them to remain. Here his remarks were
grandly eloquent. Yet the evil was in
creasing; the people were arrayed in &C
tive hostilitles against the U. S. Govern
ment. There would be 10000 Mormons
ready to emigrate to the assistance of
their brethren next spring if they were
not prevented and he urged that it was
the duty Of the government to prevent
them. At Utah nature had surrounded
the Mormons with defences they had
5000 soldiers, and were in collision with
most Of the Indian tribes around them;
and would fight with the fury of fanati-
csm. They had abundant resources for
the manufacture of arms, &C., and would
resist. The forces already there can ac-
complish nothing. and their position is
one traught with danger. Mr.. H. advi-
sed that the Utah organic act be repeal
ed that martial law be proclaimed that
the attacking forces move from California;
that a reward be offered for the apprehen-
sion Of Brigham Young and his principle
accompliees; but that exile be prohered
them. Their deeds, said he, are only fit
for savages-let them go to tie savages to
practice them.
The Lecture, which occupied over two
hours in delivery was frequently inter-
rupted with enthusiastic applause, which
it eminently deserved for its exceeding
refinement, pathos and power. Mr..
Hyde Lectures tonight at Oxford Hall,
Portsmouth, on the same subject. We
bespeak for him densely crowded
house.
LOOK OUT FOR THE IMPosTER.-A lady
In this city was waited on few days ago,
by a man who represented to her that he
was sailor, and that he had been cast
away during the late gale ard lost every
thing he had in the world, and wished to
get money enough to pay his way home
again, which would take four dollars in
addition to what he had already obtained.
He made up a very piteous story, and he
also handed her a paper, the contents of
which he had already repeated to her.
The lady gave him gold dollar, for
which he appeared to be very thankful
and took his departure. The same indi-
vidual returned again in about 3 or 4
hours very much intoxicated and present.
ed the same paper and commenced re-
peating the same story, but went off on,
being reminded of his former visit. In
order that others may not be imposed on
we "spot' this individual as near as the
lady can recollect. He is short sallow
complecteu man with black eyes, and
Wore a short blue jacket and cloth cap
does not recollect the color of pants-and
has very much the appearance of sailor.
BOYS THRowING STONES IN THE
STREET.-This is a bad and dangerous
practice that boys have been indulging in
for some time past. They have been often
admonished, but to no purpose. Scarce
ly day passes that we do not hear of
some accident by this self-same cause
Yesterday afternoon, as lady was walk
ing up Church street, she received a vio-
lent blow on the head, caused by stone
thrown by one boy to another. The lady
was stunned to quite considerable de-
gree, and would have fallen had not a
friend been passing at the time and ren-
dered assistance. We call upon the pro-
per authorities to check such proceedings,
or they may regret it when it is too late.