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ofthem. We buried the dead and drove the cattle

OF them. We buried the dead and drove the cattle
to the iron Springs.
SELLING THE sPoILs.
Allthe wagons and other property were sold In
Cedar City by the order OF the Church authorities
All OF these orders were fully obeyed. The horrors
attending the massacre OF the emigrants were be.
yond my description.
THE OATH OF SILENCE.
The brethren were sworn again to secrecy. This
was also done by order Of tho Church, which was
then at war with the United States government
HIGH PRIESTS WISHES.
George A. Smith. who was the second in the
priesthood, having just happened to be there giving
orders, visited the Indian camp with ME. He
said he came TO instruct the people TO let none OF
the enligrants go through without pass from Presi
dent Young, Colonel Dame or Lieutenant Colonel
Haight; that they must not sell tho emigrants any
more good grain in fact anything. He said that the
Americans were mob OF rufiians, from the Presi-
dent down. lie asked II the Indians would
kill al bad emgrantsS I told him that the
Indians and the Mormons were both hostile to
them, and would kill all not under the protection
OF the Church.
PLEASING THE PRIEST.
This pleased him, and he laughed and said, "All
right" Lieutenant Colonel Haight and Colonel
Dame told him the same thing. lie taught the peo-
pie that It was their duty to Kill all emigrants and
massacre them Just as Brother Smith and the other
leaders wanted
CROWN CELESTIAL
Colonel Haight then sent me to Salt Lake City for
the purpose OF reporting to Brigham Young, and he
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promised me crown celestial as my reward 70


what l had done.
REPORTING TO BRIGHAM YOUNG.
went to Salt Lake City and made my report to
Brigham Young ten days after the massacre.
told him all, everything-who were there, who
guilty and who were active in killing the emi.
grants; in fact, all l knew. 1 said to him, "You
must sustain US release us from the endowment
oath to avenge the death or the prophets"
BRIGHAM YoUNGs BLAsPHEMY.
Brigham Young SAID, ~ Will communicate with
Cod" went back the next morning, when
Young said, "Brothcr Lee, not drop OF innocent
blood has been she'd have gone to God In prayer
God has shown me IL was o just act. The people
did right, but were only q little hasty. l have
direct evidence from God that the act was lust
one, that 1t was in accord with Gods will.
THE PROPHET susrArNs THE MURDHRERs.
~ sustain you and the brethren In all that you did
All fear Is trcachery the part OF the brethren
concerned. Go home and tell the brethren sus-
tam them. Keep all secret as the grave. Never
tell any one, and write me letter laying all the
blame on the Indians.
BRIGHAM YouNG's PLAN FOR coScEALMRSr.
81 will then report to the United States govern
mcnt that 1t was an Indian massacre
Brigham Young was then and for many years
after fully satisfied with me and my act lie gave
me three wives after that and appointed me Probate
Judge OF Washington county
Nothing but cowardice has made him desert me
now. Fifty head OF cattle were sold In Salt
Lake City by the authorities for mcr.
chandisc The emigrants had 45o, making
500 cattle in all. They had only a
little money When Cradlebaugh was Judge In
Utah and went to Mountain Meadows to investigate
the massacre, Brigham Young came with him; he
then knew all about the massacre and upheld the
brethren. He preached ut Cedar city and said
about the cmigrants:--"Do you know who they
were' win tell you. They wcrc the fathers, moth
era brothers, SISTERS unces, aunts and children OF
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were all there, and that we were acting q
church for the sake OF Christ
We were then told we were there to do duty
VIC owed as good church people. That the orders
OF those in authority that all OF the emigrants
that could talk must die.
LEADERS WITH INSPIRED TONGUES.
Major Highly concluded as follows:-'.Our orders
are from our leaders, who speak with inspired
tongues, and their words are the will Of good men.
You have no right to question them. You must
obey as you are commanded"
THE FARLEY
The flag Of truce was then sent forward. It was
earned by william Bateman, lie was met half way
by the emigrants, and they held parey with him
Bateman then returned and reported that the emi
grants would surrender their arms and do as they
mad been requested. The Mormon soldiers then
marched out TO within 200 yards OF the emigrants
They next took wagons and went to the camp and
stated their orders.
THE SURRENDER.
The emigrants then surrendered and put their
arms. the sick and the wounded and the children
into the wagons. While they were burying their
dead men the emgrants burst into tears and said
they feared treachery. AS soon as the wagons were
loaded the train was started. The emigrants
marched in single file, the women and the large
children being ahead; then the men came.
THE BUrCnERY.
When the wagons were half mile on the fire
commenced. The Indians killed all the women and
arge children. The Mormons killed the men. The
drivers with me killed the sick and the wounded.
We saved seventeen Of the children The dead
were stripped and mu,ilated and the corpscs left
on the field. The Mormons camped on
the field The next day Lieutenant Colonel
Ilaight Colonel Dame and other leaders came over.
Finally they quarrelled. Lieutenant Colonel Haight
said to Colonel Dame:--
"You orderedit. and, damn you, 1t s too late to 60
backp
Dame said he did not know there were 90 many
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troops was kept profound secret and nothing II
jective point
FEARS or RESCUE.
Marshal Nelson Is acting II he feared trouble.
crowd OF Lees sympathizers aud friends can be
organized here which the Marshal cannot hope to
cope with. The family OF the condemned man IL
large and influential and can readily secure the
cooperation OF an element embttered against the
Genties by the memory Of many troubles and
threats In the past. will not be ut all surprised U
an attempt Is made by his friends To rescue Lee,
and that. whether defeated or successful, bloody
struggle will follow.
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NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY MARCH 22 s77-TRPLE SHEET

william C. Stewart.
BENJAMIN Arthur.
Alexander Widen
Charles Hopkins.
Tate IRA Euew.
Robert Wiley.
Richard Harrison Ast
Samuel Pollock
Daniel McFarlans.
John Ure.
George Hunter.
Joseph Smith.
Samuel JukeA
Nephi johnson. .a
Carl Shirts.
Sven Jacobs
John Jacobs.
e. Curtis. gf
Thomas Cartwright.
William Bateman.
Anthony Stratton. 4
A. Loveridge.
Joseph Clews.
John Durfey.
Columbus Freeman.
And others, making nfty.four or nfty.eight whites
and about 400 or 500 Indians.
HIGDY's HARANGUE.
Major Highly then addressed the party and said:-
"Brethren, 1t Is the orders OF the President that
all the emigrants must be put out OF the way
President Haight has counselled with Colonel Dame
and has received orders from him to put all OF the
emigrants out Of the way. All OF them must be
killed, especially those that might talk again"
He spoke of the character Of the emgranta He
said that the Church authorities Of Southern Utah
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PREPARATIONS FOR THE ExEcUTIoN-PuBLIc
CURIOSITY ExcIrED-Tnoops ON THE MOVE
AND FEARS OF A RESCUE.
(DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BEAVER CITY, Utah, March 81, 1877.
The movements and condition OF John ID. Lee
continue to be yelled In mystery. All efforts to OBJ
tain positive intelligence regarding the prisoner
are thwarted by the prison officials, who keep up
an impenctrablc veil OF secrecy
PUBLIC CURIOSITY AND DOUBT.
This causes much dissatisfaction among the peo-
pie here, while whetting their curiosity. They ask
Has rcprieve been granted at the eleventh hour or
what s the meaning OF the conduct OF Lees jallors
am 50 satisfied, however, that the key OF the mys-
terry is the hope OF the District Attorney, sumner
Howard, and OF Marshal Nelson to obtain from Lee
a last confession that VIII implicatc leading mem.
bcrs OF the Mormon Church that can readily ur-
derstand this policy OF silence.
TROOPS ON THE MOVE.
1t is currently reported here that a party OF
soldiers went southwark from Beaver City last
night but no one seems to know the real object OF
the movement 1t Is limited that there are grave
reasons for the despatch OF the soldiers In that
direction. In all probability they have gone to aid
In the capture OF Haight, Highly or perhaps still
higher Mormon psrsonases. The departure Of the
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And ancient fraud shall fail,
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Liberal Action of the Southern EX-
press Company.


III. j. O'Brien, Esq, General Superinten-
dent:
Dear Sir,-It has been reported that dI-
ring the prevalence Of the yeHow-fever in
Savannah our regular corps Of employees at
that point was diminished by sickness and
death to an extent which threatened to
render our organization pow Werless to aid
in allevating the want and suffering in that
afflicted community.
In this emergency volunteers were gladly
accepted from other sections to assist in
continuing the business, which at that pc
riod was mainly the delivery of contribu-
tions from all parts Of the country to the
various benevolent societies. Prominent
among the noble volunteers was Mr.. r. F.
Holmes, of Atlanta, Ca, who, conscious Of
the great risk assumed, entered on service,
and shortly after fell victim to the fever.
Approaching his valuable aid in this Sc
we're extremity, and to assist in .alleviatipg
the wants Of his bereaved family, you are
authorized to cause the sum Of five hun
dred dollars to be paid to trustee, as a do
nation from this company, to be applied as
the Judgment OF such trustee may deter
mine for the best interests OF the family Of
the deceased.
In addition thereto you will also be paid
all expenses incurred in Savannah for med
ical attention and care Of all employees who
were afflicted with the fever, and the burial
expenses Of such as died from its effects
while in the discharge Of their duty to the
company. Respectfully yours,
II. B. PLANT, President.
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POLICE COURT, SATURDAY-JuStice Joseph
| j. White presiding.-Parker Smith was
fined 81 for using improper language in the
street.
Mir. Rolly Powers, OF Henrico county, was
charged with getting possession OF q mule,
the property of L. Woodson, on false pre-
tences. Mr.. Woodson alleged that he traded
his mare with Mr.. Powers for black mule,
and delivered the mare, and Powers sent
back to him by colored man not black
mule, but a brown mule Of inferior value.
Powers was acquitted. It appeared from
the conflicting testimony in the case that
both parties had been stuck in the trade.
George W. Ware, colored boy OF eleven
years of age, charged with stealing o cou-
pling. pin, the property Of the Petersburg
Railroad Company, was convicted and SEN
fenced to twenty-four hours Imprisonment
and ten lashes.
John Allen alias William James was
sent on to the Hastings Court for in
dictment for entering the house Of
Stephen Putney with intent to COM
NIT larceny. Allen is hall-thief, and
has probably handled as many overcoats,
hats, and umbrellas, as any man; which he
was enabled to do by the carelessness Of
people in leaving their front doors unlocked.
Ann Ford, charged with having in her
possession an overcoat, OF the value OF $40,
the property OF Washington Mayo. Case
continued till the 9Th.
Ann Davis (colored), reported by Police
man Matthews for throwing slops in the
gutter; was fined one dollar. A rigid en-
forcement OF this ordinance would secure
much cleaner streets than we now have In
many sections of the city the gutters-to
say nothing of the alleys-are far from
being in cleanly condition.
Several parties were examined and dis
charged. For some Of them warrants never
ought to have been issued, and they need
not be punished now by being published,
when the law deems them entirely inno-
cent-and, indeed, offended against, not
offending.
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A HoRsE-THIEF CApTURED.--The colored
man, named Otho F. CAN'T, who was arrest
ed by Captain Lepson, of the Western Po-
lice district, on Thursday, charged with
stealing four valuable horses from Lees
burg, Loudoun county, Va, turns out to
be regular horse-thief, having served a
term OF nine years in the penitentiary for
his operations in that direction. A. T. III.
Rust, of Leesburg, Va, yesterday appeared
at the station and testified that roam horse
sold in Baltimore by CAN'T, together with a
saddle; valued in all at 5000, had been
stolen from him January goth last, The
other horse, fine gray, also recovered by
the police, belongs to q gentleman in LOU
doun county, Va, who is expected to reach
Baltimore to-day and identity his property.
Two OF the horses stolen have not been re-
eovered.-Baitimore american. 3D..
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Brilliant Success of the Exposition OF
Authors.

SuCCSS5 IA SAS 1S}~pOSAssOAA VA
Authors.
Messrs. Editors: The success Of the Ex-
position Of Authors vies with the brillancy
of the entertainment. A look into the
Royal George is enough to shake even "the
midritf OF despair with laughter" Sothern
was never happier as Lord Dundreary, nor
Dickens in picturing his quaint characters.
Jenny Wren and Miss La Crury, although
among the least, delight the big rs well as
the little people. The drawing-room is
radiant, while in the floral bower is en-
throned Tenngson's
"Oueen of the rosebud garden of girls"
The Castle brings thoughts Of knights
and troubadours. One can enjoy The famed
characters of Scott as never before. Re-
becca and Rowena are most beautiful, and
Iyanhoe looks "the foeman worthy OF his
STEEL" The garrulous Meg Dods does the
honors Of Cleikum Inn, summoning at her
beck and call host of merriest lassies.
"Comin' Thro' the Rye" merits special no
tice, while we venture to affirm that
- foot more light and n step more true,
Ne'er from the heath-fower dashd the dew"
The American Saloon counts in its circle
OF beauty the Star-Spangled Banner and
Bonnie Blue Flag, already accepted as the
ensign of many loyal heart. "Long may
they wave"! The Lily Of Poverty-Flat
enhances the poets ideal, while the Heathen
Chince must have been imported for the oc-
caslon in honor to Bret Harte. The Raven
is decidedly fine, and the most novel char
acter in the American department.. Henry
St. John, Gentleman, has all the couruliness
and elegance Of the original, and the
Sweet P.'s wear their temperance badges
and form as lovely q trio as did the
heroines they represent. Our modest
Shaker friends are "eharming enough"
as Artemus Ward says, 'to make man
throw stuns at his granmother, if they
axed him to-" He affords much merri-
ment by his onparraled wit. Rip Van
Winkle is unmistakable, and his cottage
very inviting with its festoons OF dried
apples, strings Of red peppers, cid blue
china, and Jolly Knickerbockers. Weleave
it's hospitable roof only to find ourselves
bewitched by the bright eyes of an Indian
maiden who darts from her sylvan retreat
a,ro,cs more dangerous than those used by
her tribe. Hiawatha and the lovely Mime
haha have their train Of admirers, while the
Ancient Arrow maker and Nokomis seem
children Of the forest en- veritf. Maud Null
ler coquettishly offers Adams ole, and
"sweeter draught from fairer hands was meyer
quafed." ..-. "A.
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DUPLICATION OF RESERVED SEATs.-In our
notice Saturday morning Of the Karl con-
cert we alluded to the objectionable prac-
tice Of duplicating reserved seats. We took
that occasion from case in point to speak
generally Of the prevalence Of the fraud,
having been witness to many similar and
more serious impositions. We are glad,
however, to state that q prompt investiga-
ton was made of the affair, which developed
Of o reserved se we'd seats seats We're perfectly innocent
of any wrong-doing or connection IN the
matter. The error was found to be purely
clerical one, committed before the seats
were put ON sale, and one that any person
is liable to make. -.
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GRAND JURORS FOR JANUARY TERM HUsT-
INGs CoURT.-The following are the grand
Jurors drawn for the term OF the Hastings
Court, commencing to-day Monday John
81. Claiborne. Robert b. Lyme, George FL.
Poindexter, q. w. Pickrell, r. E. Gibbs,
John Ahern, r. e. Blankenship, r. S. Dib-
rell, Moses Hutzler, Benjamin G. Gray, O..
H. Chalkley, w. q. cambridge. Hugh Ha-
gan, Edwin T.. James, p. w. Harwood, Z.
H. Elicit, A. w. Noting, William Holt
Richardson, Joseph Augustine, James
Gum, e. s. Turpin, g. w. Richardson, r,
r. Gasklns, and Pleasant e. Gentry.
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THE THEATRE To-NIGHT.-Th Theatre
will be opened again tonight, and Dion
Boucicault's forbidden Fruit" will be
presented. The play has never been upon
our boards, we believe, but it is stated that
all the characters are well drawn, and all are
weI-played, too. The situations are said to
be unusually funny, and also. unusually nu-
merous, especially in the last act.
Each member of the company, the agent
states, was chosen by Mr.. Boucicault ex-
pressiy for the piece, and as q consequence
its presentation could not we'll be bettered.
There is the satisfaction Of seeing play
where every actor is star in bis line, and
every minor part is well known.
Miss Hannah E. Bailey, who appears in
one Of the leading roles, is said to be one OF
the most talented actresses in her line on
the stage Of modern comedy.
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EXPOSITION OF AUTHoRs.-The ladies Of
Centenary church achieved grand success
last week in their "EXposition OF Authors"
On Friday night the crowd was undimin-
ished and the interest unabated. In sim
gle paragraph we can furnish no adequate
description Of this highly artistic and pic
turesque exhibition. 1t must be seen to be
appreciated In all its points OF value and in
terest. The interior OF the spacious hall
is fitted up with wonderful skill, present.
ing, with fine architectural effect, castle,
cottage, rustic inn, parlor, alcove, and pri-
vate recess, combined with forest, wigwam,
and sequestered hooks Of quiet retreat. Re-
freshments are served ut moderate prices in
most inviting spots. Then one is waited
on by such variety Of attendants-plainly
but sweetly attired Quakeresses, "the
Heather Chinee," the Scotch landlady, with
her big bunch Of keys, servants in powder
ed wig and shorts. Amid the crowd at
every turn one is met by Indians, English
lords and gentry, and titled ladies of mark
and distinction, with here and there Clip
seys and country lads, who have
come to town to see the wonderful
exposition. The feature, however, which
attracts the largest share Of attention is the
representation, in befitting style and attire,
Of the most conspicuous and readily-recog-
nized characters taken from Scott's and
Dickens's works. Dominic Sampson, from
Scott's Guy Mannering, was represented on
Friday night to perfection. Miss Henrietta
Petonker and Miss Knagg were to the life.
Susan Nipper was personated admirably.
Poe's Raven was there. But time and space
would fail us to particularize. Tonight
(Monday) an examination at Squeer's
school, with graduation and speech-making
exercises, will form an interesting and
amusing feature. The 'Cotter's Saturday
Night will be reproduced, which was so
we'll received last week, together with the
introduction OF large number Of new
characters not heretofore personated. There
is really no exaggeration in pronouncing
this Exposition % one Of the most agreea-
BILE and entertaining exhibitions ever gotten
up in Richmond. All who favor the ladies
with visit at Levy's Hall this week will
enjoy rare and delectable treat.
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REPETITION OF THE WEEAT-KARL Con-
CERT.-Mr. Wheat has concluded an en-
gagement with Mr.. Strakosch, and will give
another grand concert with Mr.. Tom Karl
next Friday, and will most probably be as
sisted also by the great pianist De Gustave
Satter, whose piano-playing is said to be
equal to any artists that has ever been here.
This is grand treat, and no doubt our
citizens will testify their appreciation Of
what is truly good and deserving by. again
packing the hall on Friday night, as they
did on last Friday night.
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CoNvEYANcEs OF REAL ESTATE FOR TIE
WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 3, 1S77.-Lots
fronting 80 feet on Twenty-seventh street
near Marshall for S2,250; 100 feet on
Franklin street between Fifteenth and Sew
enteenth for $4,000; 81 feet on Fifth street
for sl,6S5; 81 feet on Seventh street be-
tween Baker and Preston for S5; 17-4S feet
on Main street between First and Second
for S5; 50 feet on Twenty-sixth street be-
tween Leigh and M for $3.50; 80 feet on
First street between Hill and Coutts for
$500; 40 feet on Grace street near Shafer
for 81, ,272; II 1924 feet on Belyidere street
near High for S725; 130 feet on Broad
street corner Ninth for 81, ,025 81 feet on
College street for 800; 27s feet on Twen.
tieth street near Broad for 81 900: 10 2l-24
feet on Seventeenth street between Grace
and Franklin for S3, 700.
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PROFESSOR MINORS MASK SOIREE.-Pro-
fessor Minors mask soiree given at Monti-
cello Hall on Friday night was but another
of his most delightful entertainments for the
young folks. Many fancy dances were given
in a manner that showed the proficiency OF
the scholars. The evening was most de-
lightful one to the scholars and to the many
relatives and friends present.
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KITCHEN PARTLY BURNED.-On Saturday
morning at S:45 O'Clock an alarm Of fire was
turned in at Station Al, corner of Ninth and
Leigh streets, caused by the partial burning
of the roof Of the kitchen OF Mr.. George
W. Gretter's dwelling-house, on Leigh
street near the corner of Ninth. The fire
originated from q stove-pipe. One of the
servants in the kitchen building the house
was not occupieO built lire in the stove
and went away. While absent the build
ing took fire. Damage about fifty dollars.
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PHoToGRAPHs.-Save your money and have your
photographs taken By C. R. REEs. He has twenty
fve years. experience, and Is painstaking artist,
and his prices are very moderate. Four 6nely-h
ished cards for 81, or $3.50 per dozen. Large size
for framing, 81. Life-size from $16 to $40, IN
cluding frame. Finely painted porcelain minia-
lures for breast-pIps or oval velvet cases, from
s3. so to $e-usual price, ss and $12.
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A VETO FROM THE MAYoR.-It is stated
that Mayor Darlington will this afternoon
send n message to the Common Council
vetoing the Joint resolution turning over to
the Committee on Fire-Alarm and Police
Telegraph the unoccupied room at the
Second police-station for the enlargement Of
the city's battery, &c.
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PERsoNAL.-Mr. Frederic May, one OF the
principals in the Bennett-May duel, left
Baltimore on Thursday afternoon at 3
o'clock for New York by the train which
left Union depot. He was unaccompanied,
and occupied a parlor-car apartment. He
made himself popular with the newsboys at
the train by buying oyera dollars worth OF
papers from them.-- Baltimore Sun, Sd.