The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-13
THEY BLiNDLY SMILE and SOW CORRUPTION
Congressman Paid in Ducats Promises and
Honors IN Utah.
The Great Merchants Of New York. The Railroad Mag.
hates Of The West the Womsns Rights Women o.
Boston. are Brigham YnlnSs Best Friends
wAsnIscros, July 10. 1877.

possibilities of hts working miscniet an strongly i'm
pressed with the prudence suggested by that renec-
ton have been ''fcelnS round 10 discover The in.
nuences upon which tho Mormons rely for .'aid and
comfort" here In the forthcoming struggle between
the barbarisin represented by their poygamy and
the 'bood. letting" doctrines and practices oil Utah
and the Christian civilization OF the Nineteenth con-
fury, aud have been wen rewarded by stumbling
upon facts which deserve ventilation at the present
time
1t may readily be supposed that lew persons outside
OF Utah would to be identified With the defence
OF tho Mornons but IL Is mono the less true that for
years back very important services have been
rendered Brigham Young and his associates by gen.
iemen holding high political position here and by
others OF the highest mercantile standing in your city
and elsewhere VINO benefited by Mormon patronage
In the channels of trade On this able to
throw considerable light which may contribute to tho
better understanding OF Mormon strategy and tho
hitherto ncomprehcnsible workings OF Mormon mat
tcrs before Congress
TIM OPPOSITION BRIGHAM LIGHT cALIBRE.
A gentleman holding Official position in one OF the
departments, which 10 unnecessary to now, tolls
that WHOM he was in the House OF Representatives
lew years ago aud was forced from his relations
with the Territories to become acquainted with tho
charges preferred against Young and his home. made
legislators that there forever before the commit
archy not of tho right material to effect anything
very against Brigham, and that that has
always been the diouy in seeking TO secure favora-
bio legislation Tor Utah. Tho who have presented
Congress the grievances Of the Christian population
there have been not ouy devoid OF influence but in
some their personal characteristics have been
everything but commendatory, and their dcnunciaton
or exposure OF anything immoral or banefu in Utah
had NO effect whatever.
Tho personal conduct OF delegates ought not, per-
haps to mpair the orco OF their statements the
right Of their arguments but Congressman
much impressed by external circumstances ut the mo-
mcnt OF deiiberation as other mortas: and all
know that tho personal sincerity OF speaker and the
consistency Of his e, with the claims mat he makes
Tor "reformaon," are not devoid OF influence. In
the discussion OF q subject embracing law and NOR
ais tho '1ness' OF an advocate from moral point Of
view, will readily be appreciated and 1t is with regret
that " must be said that in many In the asst
discussion OF Utah affairs tho. opponents OF Brigham
Young have been in his particular men totally united
| Tor the task they assumed before Congress.
| now THEY WE'RE REGARDED by A SENATOR AND Excox
GRESHAM
Tho ex-Cougressman ~ whom have alluded relates
| to mo u conversation &Ih,ch no had with distin
guished Senator I'D reference TO this very matter
the time Congress occupied with tho consideration
of important bin for tho regulation Of matters In
The OF Utah. The gentlemen from that Territory
who seeking tho passage OF this bill were both
men Of ability, and applied themselves diligently
enough to attain that end. They professionally
both attorneys, and knew exactly waat req uirsd
ito bring the polygamous Mormons 10 punishment"
One OF these gentlemen had been q brave ana dashng
soldier OF the war; and as he moved 10 and fro the
floor Of the House lac doubtless commanded the sym
pahy Of those who Witnessed tina; hu had suffered for
bis country, but influence was extremely limited In
| the exubcrancc OF u bounteous heart he ''smiled'
| carly late with friends, uttered Oaths from
well cultivated habit that wcrcaerccty grandoquent,
anu was contemporary Indifferent to tho dripplngs
! or flight of tobacco juice Tho other associate
was very handsome gentleman; nature had
| pades and conquests with the fair
well known as II they had been ventilated In the public
prints The Senator here noticed reviewed 10 tho
Congressman Brigham's TWO opponents, ana added: -
| "MOrm0Dism Is "a great wrong TO the country, and
must be dealt with sooner or later, but men OF this
tins KIND became general throughout tho senate,
though the measure had been well champIoncd aud
Weighted with other matters pressing upon tAcir at
icntion, gave but little heed to Utah. lett that II was
both bore and nuisance and the House bill was
clever scheme OF the Utah lawyers wnich promised
magnificent harvest OF litigation had II becolne law
! HEIGHTENED LEADER WANTED
point this out now, ms u Is worthy Of the atten-
| ton OF those VINO sincerely desire change IN Utah
Tor the better SO hat Judcous steps may he taken be-
fore the meeting OF Congress " make proper repre-.
sentation OF the crying evils in that Territory aim
that both the House and Senate would willingly
adopt any proper measures which would cnd this Utah
trouble, Tor all heartily SICK OF its bother Bat
the measures to bc asked for must be the work oil
statesmen who have the honor OF the country nj
heart; Tor however lew IN number aud insignificant
the Mormons may bc they pcrsstently refuse 10 i've
under bushcI and in the settlement OF tho contrc
vcrsy betw their barDarsm and civilization some
the points OF the constitutional rights OF citizens and
thor Limitation have got TO be clearly defined Every
influential person with whom have spoken ces and
expresses me tvngbt that his Mormon business Of
much gravor import than the people generally regard
It, and while all comment the HERALD TOR the giant
work II IL dong IN cnliyhtcning tho pubic mind aud
preparing The pubic conscience for the adoption OF
such course as will apatc tins nuisance there seems
painfully absent any standard bearer vi this reform
| upon whom the pubic mind eau centre
| TIE UTAH DELEGATES PRINCES OF roLIrENEss.
In contrast TO those wEo have opposed nlm Brigham
| Young has selected his mOst itling instruments TO
represent him nerc they have been successful in
creating most favorable influence support OF their
MUSTER Whatever they may be III Utah Is another
hng put WINE here they are. as far AS known, men
OF srct moral character sober great workers. and to
everyb they come ~ contact with they perfect
ChcstcriciNs. Their first delegate, DR. BcrnhiscI was
very quiet, dgnincd gentleman OF the old school; SO
| amabc Ny nature mat he had sweet Sne and kindly
word Tor every HIS Innocent manners, nus per-
feet noncnsiveness made HIM genera iavorite, even
| 20 much that OH one OCCASION When member OF tho
House was attacking tue condition OF things IN Utah,
he abruptly stopped IN the middle Vi his speech and
very sincerely asked Bcrnhlsc to accept his apology
! for having spoken so harshly OF his con.
| stuucnts IN his presence The old gentleman
| acknowledgement OF the Kindness ana the honorable
speaker hastily subsidized; nothing was donc against
| Utah. captain Hooper, the second Delegate, was
outside vi The appointing aud confirming ntucnce5
probably the most GENIAL ana generally woi liked man
III SonRicss oI wars. iic uiu ruu"uicT MS
money ut bar or table, but he was great convenience
TO many ncedy soul III the departments who required
IAN accommodation Tor thirty days. which, o. course,
forgotten W both tho borruwsf
and the lender. They perfectly understood each
| other. II Is said that the gallant Captain was
not unacqualnied with the philosophy OF placing tho
''ncedtuP where at would do the most good"
among his elbow Congressman and low OF the latter
are now created with cheerful readiness 10 resume
past favorable acquaintance IN the same dirccton.
The present Mormon Delegate the Apostle Cannon Is
| the embodiment OF poitcness. Bcrnhisel was never
disturbed about his pltriarchal proclivcs, Tor they
were but mltcdly developed. Hooper never INDUCED
IN these ofDiddcn cxravagance anu go 10Th o those
gentlemen never suffered from social ostracism. but
the present Delegate, with his numerous wivc and his
| prnchdW tor more, IS hss fortunate The wives OF
| congressman deicst him ana AVOID his wife, " but
that Is the only show Of hostility no meets with. He
Is popular enough with the lawmakers, and that IL Nil
| he cares for
THEIR MANIPULATION OF c0NGREssMLN.
in addition 10 their known uses OF money, under the