The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-15
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REV. MIR. LYFoRD, OF UTAH, ON doRMoNIsM.
Yesterday morning the Rev. Mr.. Lyiord Of Utah
Territory, spoke on the subject OF Mormonlsm
The reverend gentleman has had great deal OF
practical experience among the Mormons. and his
remarks are consequently interesting. He opened
with description of Utah. in this beautiful
country, ne said live the most degraded
people. The merchants OF the East are
guided by the multiplicity OF interests when
they visit the country; they are generally
met by the agents OF Brigham Young and are
ieasted and shown all the attentions possible.
They see but the best side OF Mormonism ana
leave tho place with q some what pleasant i'm
preston. This man, Brigham Young, Is the
vilesr, basest creature that lives; and yet there
are men who Will speak with feeling OF pride OF
having seen and conversed with him. We call
your attention further to the unparalleled despot-
ism OF this man. We have there q being who
controls lOO, 900 people completely any gen.
eral did his army. He holus his people in the most
complete bondage. He has Infinitely more power
tnan the Pope. They believe that Brigham Young
Is the god OF the Mormon Kingdom. This
cry was indoctrinated throughout the Mormon
kingdom, so that the people became sub
jugated to the zone man power" All
the small places in Utah, villages, &c
are Incorporated as cities. In every block there
is some creature who Is called q teacher, but Is a
his block and report everything contrary to the
doctrine OF Mormonism; and reports go from this
teacher by various grades up to Brigham Young
at Salt Lake City. II anything occurs
that the priesthood does not cOunte nance
1t Is almost Immediately known at head
quarters Salt Lake City. IL amuses
us when we pass through the country 10 hear how
ney ys ou SSe2 gvn1
the votes OF their master, Brigham Young. Not
only ia he able to completely control the ballot,
but also the persons oil the people. We can realize
the power OF TINS man when we see now he con-
trolls the ttnes on property. or everything tina is
has q tenth OF everything and OF all the produce
that Is raised. The priesthood IN Utah, from Brig
ham down, are among the richest In the world,
while the lower class are about the poorest. Here
we have a man able to defy the United States
government and all the moral teachings OF the
civilized world, and who boosted he would stun
polygamy down the threats OF the whole American
peTpe IN in Mormon unDrc he
believe the only atonement ;haJ can he made
is the taking OF his lie by tue spilng OF his blood
gods. witness testified before the Grand Jury
in Salt Lake CITY in 1871 that over two hun
dred men, women aud calldren had been de-
stroyed by the Danites, besides those OF Mountain
Meadows. Ii q man living in Salt Lake CITY cats the
and drinks from the sacramento cup. The theory
OF polygamy is that unless man ole
Kingdom OF heaven. Perhaps can can give you
some idea OF how a man takes second wife. Pos
slDly man has been living WIN MS wlle mum DER
OF years. one day he comes home ana says, 'My
dear, have had dlvlae revelation that must
take another WI e." And as sue Is compelled to
silence he commences MS courtship with a new
one. They go before priest the first wife gives ner
consent LOT him to take another, and as PROOF she
takes the woman's hand ana places IL III her nus
bands adding her blessing. Our work IN Titan is
progressing iavOrably but there Is great deal to
DE DONE On one occasion was preaching IN u
hrIe churcn and noticed in front OF abo1t
twenty men armed and ] knew at glance they
were quite hostile to Mormonsm, ana, therefore,
! II.
the service was over the leader TOOK me by the
aim md said he had overheard the Mormons say
they would take me from the pulpit that evening
and tar and leather me. Knowing was alone
among 10000 people they came up to me
through. | thanked HIM, and no DOUBT had there
been sturDance ne and his followers would
nave made a lively time.