The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1857-12-31
The Mormon Gogernor.

Brigham Young is true working man.
He is never idle himself, and makes his
household a pattern for the Saints
There must be no idlers in Zion, no
drones in the Lord 8 hive, is his constant
cry, and hence his whole family IS always
at work. His sons are employed among
the stock, herding, branding and driving.
His wives are busy with household af.
fairs, with looms, spinning wheels, knit
ling gncedles and quilting frames. They
are accustomed 10 boast how many stock
ings, quilts. yards o. flannel, linSey, and
carpet they have made. Their ideas Of
dress are not aspiring, and the best ward
robes contain 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 o@thc piano and melodcan He
receives no pay from the church for his
services, but his position as President
gives him excellent opportunities, which
he does not fail 10 use to advantage. He
is a shrewd business man. He owns cx.
tensive farms in the best locations besides
several saw mills, grist mills, much cat.
tie and other property. His farms are
cultivated in the best manner. His stock
is orthe finest breeds No mills can make
better flour 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. lie is great
lover of fruit, and a warm patron Of the
horticultural societies of" Utah. Brig
hams time is completely occupied. He
rises early aud calls the whole family to.
gether They sing 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 refnements, his fare is simple
A bowl OF bread and milk often composes
his breakfast.
His next duty is to make the rounds TO
see women folks TO these he is cordial
and kind, but no more. He is not Brig
ham 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 into the key of some great mystery
He then goes to his office, which is al
ready beseiged by visitors who have come
to take lis advice. He is the director
Of everything From the slightest matter
to the most important, the Saints all con.
suit with Brother Brigham Men of every
trade seek his advice, and regard it as a
revelation from the Lord. No morriage
is contracted. no house is built, no specu
lalion entered on, scarce horse shoe is
made without seeking counsel at his lips.
The ultimate object OF the Mormon
Church is the establishment Of an indie
pendent kingdom, Of which Brigham shall
be king. Not only do they try to accom-
pish this design, but even in their pray
ers make it the chief aim and purpose of
existence. Inspired by the most virulenl
fanaicism. they will fight. lie, rob, MUIR
der for Mormonism, if commanded, and
really believe they are doing God service.
BY his influence over The minds Of large
bodies of such men, Brigham Young
hopes to execute his design.--Eider
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