Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-07-18

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Of Brigham, but Clara is much
superior to her sister. She has
three children, and is said to be
greatly attached sto her part Sof
Brigham.
8. Lucy Decker, or Lucy Deck
er Seely-Was married ito Isaac
Seely, and went with her husband
and two children to Nauyoo, where
they joined the Mornlons.g Seely
Is said to have been a worthless
fellow, but was kind to his wife
and family. Brigham saw, Lucy,
the, e,wife, and loved her, even ss
David Of old did Ufiah.' fWhatlto
do with SeelyJ was the vexed CUES.
tion. There was no war, and so
the prophet could not convenient.
ly have him killed him off ;but
be did the next best thing; be
sent him "onk a mission" Brig
ham then told Lucy he could
giFe her IAN "exaftatien" ih0 the
eternal world, and make her a
queen in the. first resurrection ) so
she was sealed to, and came to
live with the prophet, The un.
ION has been very fruitful; Lucy
has borne Brigham no less than
eight children, and is hardly, yet
past the period when women cease
to hope for CESSATION. She is in
person short, thick.set and buxom
looking, with brown hair dark
eyes, small features, fair skin, and
pretty hands and feet. This lady
lives in the "Bee- Hive House, -
and is the only lady occupant of
the building. 1t is in this house
Brigham has his official residence,
his private Office and bedroom
There is an air OF refinement and
privacy about the place, and the
prophet often breakfasts alone In
his little bedroom, Lucy doing
the honcrs of his lonely table. "
4. Emeline Free-This wife of
Brigham is known, as the Light
Of the Harem," and is q tau,
beautiful and graceful woman,
with violet eyes and curly hair. =
She is the daughter of Mormon
parents, a lovely woman ind eed,
and it is said'the prophet is quite
devoted to her. It is reported
that the parents Of Emeline were
opposed to her marriage with
Brigham; Ebut when ghe Acame
courting, he overawed them, then
laying bis holy hands on the girl
he said, "Emeline, will you be my
wife? "Yes," she trembling re-
piled. This was their courtship.
! 81 Harriet Cook4-AItall woman,
with light hair, blue eyes, fair
complexion and q sharp nose.-
She was early in polygamy, and
possesses great power of endu-
rance. Brigham is said to be
afraid of her for her determina-
lion is even greater than his own.
When angry, che. will say or do
anything, and has no respect for
the presence Of the prophet Of the
Lord. Once she said to Brother
Brigham, 81 believe this whole
thing OF Mormonism is humbug,
and polygamy may 90 to the devil
for all ! care" Mrs. Waite says
that on one occasion, Harriet told
sister, 81 don't profess to know
much, but there is one thing l do
understand, q and that, is Mormon
ism. When Brigham Young goes
behind the veil, I make him tell
me what he sees and hears. I
mean to understand this thing of
MormonismS tits said Brigham
cares little for Harriet, and keeps
away from her. as much as pos
sible !; but, he must admit, Har-
riet is very bright and smart
She has one son by Brigham
Oscar, who, Mrs. Waite says, is
the worst boy in all Utah. g scls
{ 6. Mrs. Toiss-This woman, it
is sai6 -as a servant in Brigham's
household, and became very re-
ligious. She was devoted to the
prophet, and served him faithful
ly. AS a reward for services
Young married her, and promised
her an exaltation in this world
aud some reward in the next
All she asks is the privilege of
taking care of her lord and mas
ter's linen, which she does very
nicely. She is short, stout and
sandy-haired, with blue eyes, low
forehead, fair complexion, and a
somewhat round and freckled face.
1t is said Brigham is quite fond
of her, and often visits her. She
has no children. So. 30
Z. Eliza Burgess--Was born in
England, and came to NauvooI
With her parents, where they
joined the Mormons. Her parents
died, and Brigham adopted her.
After living seven years with