The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-17

THE SCARED MORMONS.
Agitat0nin the Church Of the Latter
Day Saints.
INSTANTLY APOSTOLIC DENUNCIATIONS.
Mormon Denials of the Mobiliza-
tion Of the Legion.
CRIMES TO BE PUNISHED.
s'IdahO Bill" one Of the Captive
CRIMES TO BE PUNISHED.
s'Idaho Bill,' one Of the Captive
Children, Tells His Tale.
TWO STARTLING LETTERS.
What Lees Wife Taught to the Boy
She Protected.
CBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. I

icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
SALT LAKE. U. T., May 10, 1877.
Rcsenting the publicity given in the HERALD to
heir rebclllous plans and purposes, the Mormon
priesthood assembled here in conference are play
ng a tremendous game OF blum. Their newspapers
lact now SO notorious that the militia are arming
and drilling under orders from their commanders,
Nil over Utah. In pubic meeting in the Taber-
nacle Erastus Snow, one OF the twelve apostles,
was delegated to express the wrath and disgust OF
The Church ut the uttcrances Of the HERALD.
PREPARING THE GROUND.
The mind OF his audience had been prepared for
The Apostles energetic utterances by character
site address from Brigham Young, usual when
ae wishes to the zeal and ianatlcism of his
people, and which aptly illustrate the religion OF
hate, in which, on this occasion, he prophesied the
speedy destruction OF their enemies ana that uni
vcrsal dominion which the Saints are destined to
lttain.
FRIGHTFuL DENuNcIArLoNs.
Snow pitilessly consigned those peoples and relg-
Ions who oppose them to eternal damnation, and
then rolling his fierce eye around in vain search
for your secluded correspondent he shouted
put that down, scribblers. Tell the world that
Elder Snow has been preaching treason and com.
passing the overthrow Of Presidents, governments,
kings, emperors and all other earthly powers. Put
down some more OF your lies. hypocrtes Tell
how the Danites and destroying angels are about
to gut their revenge upon the Genties in this city
and their only safety lies seeking refuge in the
camp. Now, you lying scribblers OF the NEW YORK
HERALD, publish that Elder Snow breaches
treason to the devil II you please, you
lying hypocritcs Write more lies about the Nor.
Ixons sordepeorlc are gfyenro fying. fsfcy can't
tell the truth wish, II they can't tell the truth,
truth would affect them like shock from galvanc
battery
Elder Snow had by this time dashed himself into
perfect rage and the rest OF the apostles turned and
regarded him with much approval. Again he burst
FORTH SAYING
Now let one who would be your friend give you
piece OF advice. You lying scribbers are falsiiy-
Ing for the purpose OF destroying the Saints. but
you will not succeed. Truth will prevail.
TO BE DUMPED.
1--WE will live to see the downfall of lying scrlb-
blers and ali enemies, and the NEW YORK
HERALD establishment will yet be dumped into
the sea-
SMILE THAT WAS BLAND.
Brigham Young, who is a little bit frightened lust
now, and did not wish to make such dreadful
threats himself, smiled blandly on Apostle Snow as
he resumed his scat.
DENIAL FROM GENERAL WELLS.
Last evening addressed to Daniel H. Wells,
lieutenant general OF the old Nauvoo Legion and
second counsellor to Brigham Young, the following
uote:-
DEAR SIR-Is the report true that members
OF the Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints
especially those belonging to the Oil Nauyoo
LEGION have resumed their arms and military
drill in various parts OF Utah within the last
lew weeks The order issued by Colonel Dame
shows that some companies at least have been
commanded to put themselves in martial order.
am told that similar directions have been dissent
mated throughout the Territory. Are you aware Of
-
ssueds DO you know what is intended by
militia drills In Utah at the present time
Is there, In your judgment, any ground
Tor the report that President Young or any other
member of the Church VI Jesus Christ OF Latter
Day Saints would attempt resistance in an extremity
to the operations of United States lawsg Very re-
specially yours,
Correspondent OF the NEW YORK HERALD.
GENERAL, WELLS RESPONSE.
General Wells respond -
DEAR SIR-No order has been given for q muster
OF the legion. There is no intention on the part of
Brigham Young to resist the laws, nor does anybody
intend resistance TO them on his bcnaf We should
bc only too glad to see the laws enforced. Colonel
Dame some time ago expressed his desire to be re-
ieved, and may be getting his command ready for
his successor Respectfully,
DANIEL II. WELLS.
passage in General Wells note, which is some
what SCARED by erasurcs, deprecates tile attach
mcnt Of any behgcrcnt meaning to the present
military manGuvres.
GOVERNOR gMoRy's OPINION.
Governor Emory is not OF General Wells opinion,
ince he asks the Secretary Of War to replensh The
United States garrlsons in Utah with additional
troops. The Mormons continue 10 arm ana drill.
although they are uncertain when they may be
called on to secure the safety Of their chief. Their
everybody. eal
YouSGS POSITION.
brigham Young's dilemma Is understood by few
except himself and the United States District At
torncy. II is generally supposed that II he Is in
dlcted and tried ut all It VIII be solely an Access
sorry to the Mountain Meadows massacre. II this
were true he would be In no immediate danger.
The Grand Jury in the Judicial district where the
massacre was committed, which alone could indct