The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-07-16

There will soon be published in the printing
Office here complete translation, by Joseph,
the martyr, Of the Bible. The manuscript has
been in the hands of his son for many years.
The plates are now being stereotyped, and the
book will probably be issued this fall. Until
then, as heretofore, the King James edition of
the Bible will be read. In this new transa-
ton the word 'baptize' is kept, they saying
1t means to immerse. IL is claimed that 10 Is the
only complete and true translation of the Bible
ever made.
HOW TO CONTROL UTAH.
The following will show what part may be
taken by this Church in bringing Utah under
the perfect control Of the Government, aud in
doing away with the institution of polygamy.
Among all classes of Mormons, Joseph Smith,
the martyr, is greatly honored and revered
They were always taught, and always believed,
that they were to be reigned over and ruled
by his descendants. When Brigham Young
assumed control of the Church at Nauvoo, he
told IL that he should only rule over them
until Joseph Smith, the oldest son, should
come of age. This he repeated again and
again at Salt Lake City. When Joseph came
OF age he wrote him to come out there and
take the authority belonging to him, and rule
the Church as it stood. He could probably
have become the Bishop, and had charge of all
the temporal matters. Joseph Smith, bitterly
detesting polygamy and partly fearing to place
himself in YOungs power, wrote declining to
come. Then Brigham announced that he had
had revelation, and the Lord had told him
that their ruler was to be David, the youngest,
and not Joseph, the elder son. This year
David came of age and he then received
letter from Brigham similar to the one
Joseph had received. He replied to it as his
brother. Thus the matter stands as far as
Brigham Young is concerned. But with
Joseph Smith and the Church of which he is
the head, the matter is different. He feels and
believes, and so do they, that he is the only
true head of the Mormon Church, and that he
and none other should rule over them as high
priest in Utah and elsewhere. He feels that
as yet it is unsafe for him to go there; that his
life would not be secure. But he has there
those belonging to his Church, and from them
he receives full reports of all matters there.
Secretly they teach there in Salt Lake City the
true doctrines of the Church, pointing out the
evils of polygamy, and that Brigham Young is
the false and Joseph Smith the true Prophet.
This teaching has been very effective, and the
converts have been numerous; many of them
have recently had to leave Salt Lake city.
The trouble is that they cannot teach it
openly. The Mormon emigrants on their way
to Utah are met by the followers of Joseph
Smith, and they are told of the falsity of the
| Salt Lake religion. But thus far this is all
that the Church Of Joseph Smith can do in
| bheI ullOCIlOns IL las uOG VI lIS6ll Ju6 power
to preach and teach openly in Utah, and it
does not receive the requisite support from
| the Government.
Joseph Smith and those in authority under
him feel confident that if they can go to Salt
Lake City under the protection of the Govern
! ment, and knowing that their lives will be
safe, and that they will be allowed to preach
their doctrines, they can peaceably do away
with polygamy, and bring Utah under the full
| control of the United States. But as yet the
| Government declines to give that assurance,
deeming it an interference in religious affairs.
Joseph Smith, and his followers are waiting
patiently for that guarantee, feeling that then
they will win back that which they deem
theirs. In the meantime, they are paving the
way for it in Utah, and increasing the power
and authority of the Church. 1t is well worth
| considering whether or not the aid wished
should be granted them. AS yet it seems to
be the simplest and most feasible solution of
| the Utah question.