The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-06-17
A Mormon Woman Trying To In
duce q Gentle 10 Become q Saint.

From the Chicago Times, 9th inst
One buxom, bright-eyed lass, who seemed
to have taken a liking for Dystanaei VIZ
was scanning the party at the cent .;S aiRPI
approached him and modestiy lnqu!.s 1890 ne
was married. This question, so promptly
put. with delicate white hand resting on the
Young mans shoulder, naturally 0rought q,
blush to his face and he was compelled 10 an
swer in the negative.
why do YOU not marry was the woman Is
Answer. Because l prefer to remain sin
Female-"Do you not think that you are
placed in this world rs q special agent by Di-
Vine Providence to WELD certain Influence in
YOUR life for society? This influence cannot
be of permanent benefit to society unless you
hand it down to future ages. Why do you
not takea wife and not only propagate but
hand down your name to future generations ?"
Rather disconnected as to his ability in all
these contingencies. the young man replied
that he was 'hard to please and had never yet
met lady who could fill the requisite quail
fcatiOns.'
Female-"We have, by the new dispense
ton of the Latter Day Saints, overcome all
these objections. If you marry lady in our
church, and if she does not please you IN all
points, or even if she does, you can marry ano-
ther, or marry more"
Bystander-"That is an excellent doctrine
! should marry you. and then should see some
other lady or ladies that should like to marry,
would You not be jealous would you not
make a row and abuse the new candidates Tor
the honor of a matrimonial alliance with me Z"
Female Not at all. sir. provided you con-
form with the strict rule of our Church as re-
CARDS marriages. The cardinal rule is that IN
marriage man and woman do not unite togeth-
er merely for the qualification of the lust OF the
flesh, but for higher purpose,-namely, the
propagation of our species in our Church. BY
rapid increase we expect to WELD a trench
coming generation. In this, to great extent,
we depend on the conversion and emigration
of the masses of Europe"
Bystander-" But what are the rules, pro-
vided man wants more than one wife? Must
ne consult his first wife?"
Female" Yes, sir, he must not only consult
her. but he must obtain her appreciation and
that of the elders as well. In marrying null
tiplicity of wives it is necessary that the first
wife shall approve. and, at the marriage, act as
bridesmaid, and give away the new bride. The
first wife is entitled to all due love and respect
as the senior wife. and her husband is bound
by his martial duties to enforce it,"
Bystander-'' But suppose that Brigham
Young, or any of his elders, after I should
marry, for instance, pretty girl, should hap
pen to take a fancy to her, and should, as
constitutional right make her one of his spir-
tual wives, now III the Ill all " Aelp my
self?"
Female That would be an honor to you
and to the woman herself. No such demand
Or request could be made by any elder, unless
prompted by divine spirit. and no dishonor
could arise in the minds of our people,"
Bystander-" Have you lover:"
Female" Yes, several; but if l could only
induce one good-looking Gentle to become
Saint, would resign them all to add one
more to our flock. l wish you would 60 to
Utah with us-it would be so pleasant"
The young man replied that he should like
very much to 90. and would as soon as Grant
should take Richmond, and asked the young
woman's address. This was given promptly
as well as her photograph, which, it is pre-
sumed, is cherished most fondly.