Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-09-04
miscellaneous.
MoRMoNIsM.

FROM THE CONFESSIONS OF MORMON,
Elder Hyde's new book on Mormon
ism lets us into some of the mysteries
and enormties of the Saints of the Great
Salt Lake. He sets the whole number
of inhabitants down at $4,000. princi-
pally engaged in agriculture. We make
a few extracts:
The utmost latitude of choice is per-
mitted to the faithful in the selection Of
their wives. 1t is very common for the
same man to marry two sisters. Brig
ham, indeed. advises that they both be
married on the same day, as that will
prevent any quarreling about who is first
or second. The Mormons are taught to
believe that all their honor and glory in
the kingdom of God depends on the num-
Der of their wives. Hence the desire to
obtain as great variety as possible, and
they spend much of their time in court
ing.
Brigham Young is true working
man. He is never idle himself, and
makes his household pattern for the
Saints. There must be no oilers in
Zion, no drones in the Lords hive, is
his constant cry, and hence his whole
family are always at work. His sons are
employed among the stock, herding,
branding aud driving. His wives are
busy with household affairs, with looms,
spinning wheels, knitting-needles, and
quilting-frames. They are accustomed
TO boast of how many stockings, quilts,
yards of flannel, iinsey and carpet they
have made. Their ideas Of dress are
not aspiring, and tho best wardrobes con-
tain nothing more splendid than calico
and muslin.
Brigham has many small children
living, and one of his wives is school
mistress to the whole. His two large
houses are well furnished and his daugh-
ters play on the piano and melodeon. =
lie receives no pay from the church for
his services, but his position as president
gives him excellent chances, which he
docs not fail to use to advantage. lie is
a shrewd business man. He owns ex-
tensive farms, in the best locations, be-
sides several saw mills, grist-nills, much
cattle, and other property. His farms
arc cultivated in the best manner. His
stock is of the finest breeds No mills
make better flour than his. Hereceives
many valuable presents, which, from a
bottle of brandy down to an umbrella,
are always welcome, and he remembers
the donors with peculiar Kindness. He
is a great lover of fruit, and warm pa
iron of the horticultural societies Of
Utah. Brigham's time is completely
occupied. He rises early and calls the
whole of his family together. They sing
a hymn and he prays fervently, 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 refine
ments, bis fare is simple. A bowl of
bread and milk often comprises his break
fast.
His next duty is to make the ronnds
"to sec women folks" To these he is
cordial aud kind, but no more. He 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 treasure his
words, torturing each Of them into the
key Of some great mystery. He then
goes to his Office, which is already be-
seiged by visitors who have come to take
his advice. He is the director Of every
thing. 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 marriage
is contracted, no house is built, no spec
ulation entered on. scarce a horseshoe
is made without seeking counsel at his
lips. The ultimate object Of the Nor
mon Church is the establishment Of an
kingdom, Of which Brig |
ham shall be king Not only do they
try to accomplish this design, but even
in their prayers make it tue chief aim
and purpose Of existence Inspired by
the most virulcnt fanaticism, they will
tight lie, rob. murder FOR Mormonism.
i commanded. and really believe they
ire doing God service. BY hisinAuencc
,ver the minds Of large bodies Of such
non brigham Young hopes 10 execute
lis designs f