Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-26
The Blue and the Gray.

A Lecture in Aid of the Veterans of the
 Confederate Army-Hon. Samuel F.
 Jones Lsctares on MOrmantsn1 and the
 MOrmans.
 few weeks ago an appeal was received by Admiral Foote post from Robert E. Lee camp No. 1, of Confederate veterans, Rich mond, Va, for aid in establishing home for disabled soldiers. A committee was ap- pointed of which William A. Lincoln was chairman, and it was decided to aid the south ern brethern so far possible. To this end Hon. Samuel F. Jones, of Hartford, was asked to deliver his lecture on ''Mormon- ism," and he very kindly responded that he would do so. Last evening was the time ap- pointed for the lecture and those having the matter in charge anticipated a crowded house and substantial offering to the veterans of the southern army. In this, however, they were partially disappointed. There was only fair audience, whereas the spacious Carll Opera House should have been crowded. Had the public known the rich treat in store for them they would not have needed any urging to attend the lecture.
 W. A. Lincoln called the assembly to order and finely stated the objects of the meeting,
 which he said was to aid disabled Confederate
 soldiers, their widows and orphans. In clos
 ing he introduced Hon. Samuel F. Jones' of Hartford.
 Mr. Jones in his introductory remarks said: am reminded of the object of your entertainment by the gentleman who has in 1 troduced me, and see half hu ndred sol diers in blue ready to stretch ont their hands | to their brothers in gray. If I wore an artist l and about to paint picture I would not paint the watching of mother at the bedside of her sick child, but would rather paint | the last battle scene and in the background 1 the boys in gray receiving aid and assistance l from the noble Grand Army boys of New Haven and other parts of the country. No artist said MT. Jones, could paint a more beautiful picture than this.
 The speaker then proceeded with his lec- ture on 'sMormonism and the Mormons." He referred to the monstrous doctrines of Mormonism and said that the monstrosities of this class could not be realized. They have representatives from all parts of the globe, the isles of the sea and every country and nation, drawing their converts largely from Scandinavia. They send out mission aries to every section and these men paint
 the glories of Utah and the latter day saints in glowing colors. Why is it that sensible girl can consent to marry polygamist? They are taught that unless the black pail placed on the face of the dead is raised by latter day saint they will never reach the better land, and they rush away to become the polygamous wife of some latter day saint There are some men who cannot have but one wife and why? Because the wives revolt. They tell the men, however, that while they may not have 8 plurality of wives and don't live their religion, yet if they live up to the other doctrines of the church and pay their tithes to the church, they will squeeze into heaven. have heard this doctrine preached Sunday after Sunday in Salt Lake City. Never until the human stomach can fatten on sawdust will any woman voluntarily consent to share her love with another wife with that of her husband. Never, never, never.
 Misery and mental torture is painted on the faces of these Mormon wives. It is very sell dom that these wives meet and when they do they tell the other wife that their husband thinks more of her than either of the others. In the Weathier classes the families are separat ed as far as possible, north and south, east and west. They have trouble and why should they not2 Here is 8 man with six wives? He goes ont to walk and who is to take the post of honor? Again here is Je- mimah, Jerusha, Amelia and the rest of them and one will have better dress on than the others and of course there is jeal- ousy. I tell you there is continued trouble in all of this polygamous practice and teach ing They will tell you differently; but don't believe it, and you would not if you had been on the ground and investigated Rs I have done.
 Mr. Jones then commenced the illustrated portion of the lecture. first giving by 8 power full stereopticon . beautiful view of Niagara Falls. Scenes on the Union Pacific railroad were then given and interesting descriptions of the views until Utah was reached. Views of Salt Lake City and it's environs, the tabernacle. endowment house, portraits of Brigham Young, John Taylor, and other noted Mormons and their families followed in successive order. The canyons, mountain peaks, Salt Lake and other interesting scenes were described in 8 manner that greatly pleased the audience as shown by their re- peated demonstrations of applause It is 8 lectur$ that will bear repeating in this or any other citv