Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-06-01
GEN. BEN BUTLER.



The Salt Lake Tribune has the following:
Whatever may be said in favor Of Gen.
d. F. Butler for his g~allantry during the
late civil war, whatever may be the high
estimates placed on his actions since that
conflict, there is no loyal citizen in this
city to-day but entertains a profound con-
tempt for him. His conduct yesterday
was that of the most servile jack Mormon.
and his utilization with polygamous law
breakers and disloyal citizens was a pretty
comment. Early in the morning a band
of polygs, consisting Of Bishop Sharp and
others of his ilk repaired to the Walker
House and met their warm friend. Their
old game Of livery hire was brought into
requisition, and with . number Of Nor
mon priests and polygamous laymen the
candi date for the Presidency Of the United
States rode about the city. 1t was q COM
mentary. Here was a man who aspires to
the first position in this Republic, who has
run for the ~Governorship OF the old proud
Bay State, one who asks the people to ele-
vate him to the seat occupied by Washing
ton and Lincoln, holding close communion
with a band Of law defiliDg Mormons, and
insulting the GENTLE element Of the city.
IF" he remarked to one of our represen-
tative Gentiles who paid him a visit, ''you
Gentiles do not like this country you can
leave" Here was condescension, and the
heartfelt thank of the Liberals go up to
God that Gen. Butler has kindly permitted
US all to leave. In behalf Of our support
ers we thank him. In time the devil may
make the same remark to the Republican,
Democratic-G reenback Communicate Kear-
ney supporting representative Of Massachu-
sets. :.
There was no occasion for the remark
save frankness. No person had attacked
the Mormons. The Gentiles were paying
him all due respect. They understood that
lobbied for the Church at Washington,
that he was psid for legal services, but
these were lost sight of for the moment.
They only thought OF his war record. Of
his facing the bowling mob Of New Or
leans. of his many public services in civic
life, and all were glad to grasp his hand
and wish him we'll. IF you Gentiles do
not like this country you can leave" was
his recognition Of the amenities, and forth
with he places his hat on his head n de-
sends to enjoy the company of the law-
breakers. Even Apostle Brigham received
q warm welcome.
His insulting remark became known, and
the indignation among the loyal people was
intense. 81 just wish, said one who had
associated with him in his younger days,
and who has ever been a supporter of him,
''that some person would kick me from
one end of this town to the other for call
ing on him." When the insulting and
senseless remark was repeated, 1t was only
a short time before all knew it was made.
| The calls of the Gentiles ceased, and Gen.
Butler was allowed to go on his way free
from the calls of those who have no bust.
ness here.
There can be no difficulty in placing
Gen. B. F. Butler in his proper character.
He il the worst specimen Of a jack-Mor'
mon that has been here for years. and
should be made an Apostle at once.
During yesterday afternoon he was the
guest Of w. H. Hooper, where he received
many Of the Church officials. including nc
doubt John Taylor.