The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-10-11
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an editor and apostle, and Henry w. Law.
renee, of the firm of Kimball & Lawrence, i
seeding Mormon or Godbeite, and promi-
nent merchant, were both just arrested by
y. s. Marshall Patrick, and held for appear
/ ance at this term of the court The charge
| In both cases is laeivious cohabitation under
| the Utah statute.
Thomas Hawkins was arrafoned today be-
fore Judge Mexican, on an Indictment for
adultery, growing out of poIygany, the
charge having been made BY his first wife.
He plead not guilty, and the e. s. Attorney
gave notice that he would be ready for his
trial next Monday.
There was vehement and incendiarv talk
in the Tabernacle this evening, principally
by Mckenzie and one Of Brigham's Secre-
taries.
Salt Lake, Oct. GA special Conference of
the Church Of Jesus Christ OF Latter Day
Saints was held to-day in the New Taber-
nacle. About s, 1000 were present. The three
First Presidents, Brigham Young, eeorge A.
Smith and %. A. Wells, the twelve Apostles,
the High Priest and other church lignitaries
were on the platform. Among the speakers
were @. @. Cannon (who aspires to succeed
Brigliam) and Brigham Young, jr. The re-
marks we're generally bitterly denunciatory
Of the Federal officials, who were termed the
Z ring
Cannon said he did not anticipate that tile
Mormons would have to leave this Territory
They have broken no law and. have uot vio-
lated the Constitution. The prosecutions
now inaugurated against them, would only
enhance the interest and accelerate the pro-.
gress of the Word Of God. He rejoiced that
the devil was not yet dead, for they were not
yet perfect. and his services could not be dis
pensed with.
Brigham Young, jr., spoke most excitedly.
He said the Mormons had settled this, noun
tain region, and they were entitled to its ex-
elusive occupation and enjoyment. They
asked no fayors or assistance from any
source. They defied all their enemies. the
Government of the United States included.
The Government officials now prosecuting
them wereFtools Of the devil. He prayed God
to curse them all forever. Said he, with vio-
lent gesticulations, ssTrust TO God, keep year
powder dry, and don't fail to have on hand
good supply Of fresh ammunition These
latter remarks were received with u universal
amen" and loud cheering and clapping Of
hands. st3..
To eliminate the. Mormons from all Utah
uries, in order to find verdicfs against biga-
my. seems pretty strong practice. But this
sect has seen fit to set up practice in def.
lTice ct the traditions and habits Of the,wholel
Anglo Saxon race, and of modern civilization.
rhey took the risk of its violent end, Una
Toidably the dissolution Jof these marriages
will make victims. But the thing must come
q III end somehow, and the longer it is post
,osFed tho greater the trouble. There are 4
,leas Of the Mormon morality, and sof the
contrast III that respect between the Nor
mons and the other frontier inhabitants: And
We do not dispute it. But no rational per-
on will pretend that polyxamy is the cause
i their morality. Who will say that it is be-
allse tlle weather saints have more wives
ban one, that temperance prevails and pros
tuition is excluded There is no connection
etween these things. Abolish polygamy,
nd the Mormons would hare the same mo-
YES to be temperate and moral, and would
ave no greater temptations to be otherwise.
Is diseased shoot from Mormon
I'M, and IT'S abciitionwin ii noHise prevent
ae practice Of; morality Nor restrain their
sligious freedom. twill relieve them from.
repfoaeh. Cincinnati aasette.