New-York tribune., 1871-06-02
MORNIONISM.
.,,ou.u yOTNG,s APOLOGY

DISCOVERIES -
nnIT C.IIroRNIA GoLD-THE SONS OF
JOsEPH sMITH-DR. NEWMAN AND e. T. t.
THE THEATER AND THE CHURCH.
fFRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT
SALT LAKE CITY, May 11.-lt would be
,ta, folly to visit Salt Lake City and not call on fres
opt Younc-that Is II has not risen to that s0cla OF
,,tical elevation which, in modern etiquette, would re-
ope President Young TO call on him. Your correspond
ant IA an humble civilian. and knowing of no precedent
which would compel Brigham TO call on him or prevent
him from calling upon Brigham, he this morning arheu
himself with q clean collar and a small wakingsueh'
and set the Presidential Mansion lie Iouu '"o
bnilding situated on South TemFlestr Wtmh
walled inclosure-a modest uDpretending house'
two stories high, built of the prevailing
material OF this region adobe, or sun-dried
brick Within the inclosurc, which contains
acres are the family houses OF the President the ung
house the printing-oCe OF the Official organ OF the
Church. various shops, outhouses conservatores gar
dens &C. The wall is high, and built OF cobble-stones,
well cemented There is rude attempt at ornamental
,oD an the shane of pillars in the wall also built of
cobble stones. the whole effect being dismal and un-
pleasant conveying the impression of prison yard 10
the uninated Gentle. who has never dared to dream
OF bigamy only vaguely thought OF Brghamy those
OPAQUE unassailable walls myserously whisper Of the
supremacy Of man. the vassalage OF woman, ana the
reign OF unbrded passion which the Mormon leaders
stand charged before the world But 10 the initiated
and the true disciple they have different lesson WHICH
I have neither the time the ability to present.
President Young's reception room is an ordinary
sized Office with carpet chairs and sofas OF p SUI
stantial kind The is cheerful and the man VINO
St. ,horei,, and receives his friends One must
he very bashfu and selfdeprecatng TO DC thrown Oh
his balance in entering the presence OF the iorino s
priest Brigham Is kindly appearing pa'll"Icn-
al man Of TO- but doesnOt seem to be more thah o. ne
has large well-proporoned frame, broad-shouidereo
and chested His head is well poised, OF good size,
and sprmouDted by full growth Of wellcombed, dark
anburn hair lust turning gray. His whiskers are gray
isb full and neatly trimmed his complexion ruddy and
clear; his eyes, which gray have md intelligent
look; his lower Jaw projects slightly giving the mouth
an expression Of nness but not Of obstinacy OF sesu
aty In fact, there is nothing in his appearance or
manners that would indicate man of strong passions
or uncontrolled appettes His whole bearing Is that OF
modest unObrusive, conscientious gentleman from the
rural districts 1t is great wonder to me that MS peo
ple who love him much and trust him so thoroughly
don't call him "Uncle Brigham" think he would
rather like IT, and it would be very appropriate He re-
eeiyes his friends with great cordty and cour esy has
slightly embarrassed manner but s nevertheless, self
possessed and guarded in conversation permitting
others to do the greater share, while he respectfully
listens and occasionally responds. The great majority
Of strangers who call upon him do so that they may De
able to tell the folks home that they have seen and
spoken 10 Brigham Young A regulation mode easily
disposes OF this class-and thus 1t Is;
Styanoer-Good morning, Mr.. President,NI ami glad
70 see you. Was stopping for day or TWO IN your
beautiful city, and could MT think of going away without
calling on you.
Brigham.-YOu did right to call. am always pleased
70 see those who are pleased TO me. Be seated.
stranger-This is really beautiful city, and the ell
mate is very deli ghtful, very delightful, indeed
Brighan.-Yes, we have nothing TO complain OF. God
has very gracious TO u.s. and we 1or Ills
mercies.
Sranger.-YOu are a much younger man than I ex-
pected to see Mr. President much younger. How relt
preserred you
B,iqham-Yes, so people say. have, ndeed, been
remarkably preserved thank God but am temperate
Hyer-use no liquor tobacco tea coffee keep quiet
conscience and get plenty Of rest II that won't pre-
serve q man, he can't be preserved in this world
Sranger-Thats true Well, won't detain you longer
as your time is valuable. Good morning, Mr.. Presi-
dent.
Brighom.-Dont hurry away. But .if you must go,
please leave your and address on our register
Good morning. God bless you!
(Rrit Siranger)
Your correspondent did MT call to see Brigham Young
but to talk him. and therefore waited quietly until
dozen regulation calls had been disposed of in
the regulation manner and then held social interview,
which side at least wholly enjoyable, II not
wholly profitable and imperfect record Of which is
here submitted
OorrsspondenL-I bring letter Of introduction to yOu,
Mr. Young from one your friends and admirers at the
East-GOv. BrOss Of Chicago.
does the Governor sayl Does he still stick TO his pro-
phecy that either Poygamy the Government must
perishi The Governor may be friend Of mine, but he
is no friend Of the religion preach and practice.
Oorrepondent-I don't know how that is Pm sure, but
he speaks glowing terms Of your material progress
and surroundings and he impressed upon US the import
ance Of spending as long a time we could spare in
your city, and noting all its wonderful developments
don't think he mentioned your religion.
Byiqham.-WeH, IL makes but little odds to
what men say think We don't live by the favor of
men, through the special providence and direction OF
God Had been governed by human wisdom and
foresight alone we should not exist people, and
this fruitful valley would in all probability, have
maned to this time, found il, aidesert waste.
CorrespOndent-I am told, Mr.. Young, that all this
fertile valley which seems wonderfully beauti-
full and productive sterile as the sage-brush
plains which surround 1t.
Brghdm-It is true Our pioneers, who, under direct
inspiration, to spy out the land not attracted
by the fertility Of the soil, but by the natural defenses,
the beautiful lake. and the generatopography of the
country. To all appearance the soil barren
that OF the tableands about which show promise
OF fruitful vegetation Even the waters which now so
abundantly rrigate fields were locked up in the
mountains and human wisdom could have predicted
the exhaustIess supply which God has us.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES has been done TO fertize your
landsi
Brtgham-Nothing but irrigation and the stirring Of
the soil The fertizng properties of water are not su
ciently understood But have eectuay tested them
There plenty Of fields in this valley which with no
other fertilizer than water have brought forth abundant
crops of cereals year after year without nermison for
twenty years. and are productive to-day as ever
COrTespOnoeHLI astOnished TO see so little excite
en among the people here concerning the mines around
yOu which attracting so much attention abroad
From the reports Chicago had supposed that you
were in regular tumult OF excitement and that your
fad