East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-08-19
From the Newark Journal
A DANCE AMONG THE SAINTS.

mondom were on the que rice in antic-
ipation of the anniversary ball, to be
given on the evening of the oath OF
: July, to which Brigham himself was
to extend the invitations; and L will
not say that the newcomers among
the Gentiles were not on tiptoe with
curiosity-the ladies at least-to at
tend ST. Brigham's dance. One may
suspect that the gentlemen, too, felt a
little anxious to know if their profane
> eyes were to be allowed a glimpse OF
the grace and beauty of Zion's fair
daughters.
But as it often happens that scape-
graces are received into good society
on account of family connections, SO
their world-renowned Uncle Samuel
secured for the Federal officials in
Zion what their own characters, as
outcasts from Isroel, might never have
done-the desired notes of invitation.
1t ought, however, to be said, that
among these Gentle officials, Brigham
saw no gay Lothario, who would be
likely to re-enact in his palace some
oriental romance, ending in the mys-
terious disappearance of the light of
his harem. No one but was staid
paterJamil'as, before whom the Patri-
arch could feel no reluctance in dis
playing his jewels. Had it been other
wise, it is doubtful how far their
Uncle's recommend would have avail
cd them-doubtful how far, in Brig
hams mind, the wisdom of the politi-
clans would overcome the virtue of the
Saint.
The hall was well lighted, aud fitted
up with more elegance than one would
expect to find so far from the limits of
CIVILIZATION "a lotel It had au tE ttaEEPsE! obeay
carpeted and furnished, served now as
a retreat where those who were not
dancing could enjoy quiet conversa-
ton, or watch the progress of the
'mazy" below; so that the dancing
} and social party were very pleasantly
combined
All dance, among saints, even the
oldest. This is their chief amusement.
Card parties are not sanctioned at all
by the President" although it is
known, for a certainty, that card play
ing is sometimes indulgcd in, suJ rosa.
But inasmuch as they find authority
for the practice of this graceful art in
: the Old Testament, where they go for
authority in support of all their insti-
: tutions, dancing is introduced on al
most every occasion.
Prophets, Seers and Revelators," "
industriously obeying the injunction
from on high Chat is, the fiddler's
atnnd) 10 ''circia oil round" and he-
coming somewhat hilarious with the
excitement silver-haired mothers in
Israel tripping lightly to the sound OF
the viol; saint and sinner joining
hands in the same set a dignified
Governor, all unused to the cultivation
ofthe fantastic toe, being led around in
elephantic style by meek-eyed saint,
whose merry dimples betray the sly
fun III which she is indulging at the
dignitary's expense; Brigham coming
to the relief of said dignitary by say
ing, 1--WE must give the Governor some
instructions before the opening of our
winter dances ;" Patriarchal sires,
leading, as partners, their blooming
young wives TO whom they have been
sealed to all eternity, while their wives
of Lang Syne, TO whom they were
married for time in the old fashioned
manner of this world, occupy the side
| seats-all this formed sight novel al
least, not to say little incongruous.
The ladies were dressed in remark.
ably good taste. In vain does Brig.
ham, in his Sunday discourses, indulge
in TRADES against the daughters of his
flock wearing hoops; in vain does he
tell them that it is running after Gen
tile fashions, and initiating of Gentle
absurdities in vain does he warn
them against trading with Gen
: tile merchants-new lots of these in.
dispensable articles are constantly ar.
t irving, and mysteriously disappear
soon after they are displayed in.thc
1 shop windows. The fair sinners
seeming to stand in no great fear OF
being cut off from the church for theii
heresies. persist in rebelling against
his authority, in this particular-hi:
, own wives forming no exception to the
general rule. This inspired preacher
: : so choice and elegant i'll his language
said not long ago, in a sermon, whose
text was I" "Hoops"-"I really believe
every wife / have would rather see me
id than not have everything that
= she wants"
4 But what the SISTERS" lose in sanity
: name, by this petty rebellion, they
y certainly gain in their reputation
3 among mortals for good taste ant
c common sense.
0 Among the dancers were many
' lovely and attractive women, but no.
{ one whom could call brilliant. Some
{ of them were possessed of talent tha'
e would shine in any circle, were it il
{ the least degree called out. But tC
r do anything which would have a ten.
r dency to cultivate more free and indie
3 pendent thought in their women, i:
: contrary both to the theory and prac
!; tice of Saints proper; that is, men, fol
| women are true saints only so far a.
their husbands, or, if not their hus
a bands, those to whom they are "spirit
: ually sealed," volunteer to sec the poor
: creatures safely into the kingdom.
Q No woman can be saved except by
!, being subject to some man. Hence, il
y woman is unfortunate enough to dis
5 cover that her human nature will not
t allow her TO be subject TO her lawfully
5 welded husband, it is her duty, above
. all other duties, to leave that husband
{ and be sealed to one whom she car
: implicitly obey. In no other way car
4 she enter the Kingdom of Heaven