The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-14
YOUNG DEFIANT.
The Unparalleled Mornsonist Threatens 20 Bx.
terminate Government Omcials In Utah
Senator TrumbuII Laws Down the Law.
Despatch 10 the Chicago Tribune.


Senator TrumbuII Laws Down the Law.
Despatch TO the Chicago Tribune.
SALT LAKE, July 1l.-Yesterday morning ex GOV
ernor Oglesby, Senator Trumbull, and several Oth9
gentlemen OF the commercial party, called the
their respects The other territorial ofoers called
on our party and placed their services at our dis
At II O'Clock we called on Brigham Young, at his
residence, when the spokesman, Colonel james II.
that we congratulated him upon the ausplcious com
pletion Of the railway, which has relieved the Nor
mons OF their profound isolation, brought them in
contact with the Gentiies, cheapened the cost OF
their goods, and increased the purchasing power OF
their labor lie referred to the assistance they rem
dered in building the road and the commercial OBJ
jects OF the visitors c0mpllmented the MOrmons on
their material prosperity, and acknowledged the
had taught the Gentiles, whereby the great
American desert was made TO blossom as the
rose and to yield rich fruits in their season.
The prophet in behalf Of himself and disciples,
briefly Welcomed the party, spoke warmly Of the
aid the Mormons had given in building the railroad,
and said their aim to press diligently to per-
form the part allotted to them in the drama OF life,
having ever in view the rights Of and social in
dependence. Colonel Bowen then introduced the
gentlemen OF the party, and general conversation
ensueu, lastlng an nOur. AS Senator Trumbul was
bidding adieu to Mr. Young the latter remarked
that on returning to Congress, he might hear of
some persons being put out Of the Territory and, II
done he might be sure 1t would be for just and good
rea1ons. If such Federal officials are sent here as
sometimes have come, they will be guilty. and in an
orderly way put out OF Utah, for good cause
senator Trumbull-Before you take any step of
that kind, allow me to reuuest that Won make known
your grievances to President Grant. He is a lust
man, intending to do justice TO ALL but he will not
permit violation of law to go unpunished 1t will
not be safe to molest public off In the discharge
Brigham Young-what more will he do for us
than johnson did? General Grant has removed the
reason save that he was Mormon. The United
States judges who were here some time ago acted
badly. told them what thought of them and they
left.
Senator Trumbull-You will promise obedience to
the Constitution and the laws OF the Union?
Brigham Young-Adherence to the Union GER
tainly. One enactment OF Congress, however we
shall not obey that is the one forbiddng polygamy
1t is not right to interfere in that matter 1t is much
better for man to have several wives support,
honor, and cherish them, than it is for man to de-
ceive one, and cast off, disown, and refuse to sup
Senator Trumbull-That is matter about which
we must differ. We think the national Government
and the States can rightfully pass laws against
bgamy and justly punish the offense All the States
make plurality OF wives criminal ofIense.
Brigham Young-Yes; all the States have laws on
the subject, and Utah. when State, will have an
equal right to make laws protecting polygamy.
Until we came here the subject OF polygamy was
not broached. 1t was not until we had revelation
on the subject We think we ought not to be inter-
fered with in this matter, as 1t is nobOdys business
but our own. We have about 10000 people. Com
gress thinks we are unable to take care of our
serves as O. state. When we number 100000, as we
soon shall, think we shall be admitted into the
Union.
Senator Trumbull concluded the dialogue by re-
marking that the laws at all events, must be obeyed
ndupheld, and that the Chicago party was here on
commercial, and not political errand:
Mr.. Youngs remarks about eXpelling Federal OFF,
GERS from the Territory who do not please him, and
his declaration that Mormons would not obey the
law OF Congress against bigamy created considera-
BILE sensation among the members of the party.
In the afternoon the excursiOnsts visited the four
Walker brothers, ex-Mormons, and the leading mer-
chants in the Territory. We received princely en-
tertainment Toasts and speeches were in order for
couple of hours. Most of the Federal officers were
present, besides many leading Gentle citizens.
There was some plain talk, and all agreed that the
national railway renders it now entirely within the
n hn nuyda nd
| protect American citizens here, which has not
hitherto been the case; and that Grant is just the
| man to enforce the laws of the land.
| To-day we all went to the tabernacle, where Brig
| ham Young preached He delivered an elaborate
discourse in defense OF Mormon doctrines and prac-
| tces, but made no threats against the Government.
| Brigham Young has not returned the visit of the
eXcursonsts or called on any Of the eminent gentle
men in 1t; nor do his disciples seem to care about
cultivating trade relations with the Gentle mer-
chants. They treat the eXcursonists with cold and
distant politeness, and repe rather than invite ad
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