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Show Mt &tw with the froward thou wilt show thyself froward," Psalms, e. xviii, v.25, 26. From this scripture it appears that God does not show himself in the same manner to all his creatures. There is no law agaiutit the exercise of mercy, provided we do not carry it so far as to rob justice. We all rejoice in the expectation that mercy shall be extended to us in the great day to come. Then let merey, kindness and good will characterize our every action; for "with whatsoever measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again." How blessed it is, when a man extends mercy in a the affairs of his family. When the Saints, whose souls are bathed in the ocean of mercy, are sealed together by the holy marriage covenant, they have the beginning of a kingdom which shall have no end in time or in eternity. I rejoice to meet an upright man. His society is desirable, and I hope to see the day when society shall abound with upright men and women. We love to associate with the pure. The most abandoned man, if he looks for a wife, will seek for a pure woman, for purity is lovely to all. If we are pure God will appear pure to us; fur men's conceptions of God are a revelation of their own character. A froward man will charge Deity with harshness, and as a man looks in a mirror and sees reflected the imminent 9 or Lis own countenance, so Deity appears to him. So with the ideas of men, who come to this country to see this curious people. They see us according to the disposition of their own minds. To men who look through gttridton. Pibliahed every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, COMfiKr. th C. W. PKNHOSii, iiuainmi Manager, to wlium all uaineM coamiuuicAtiuM Sould be addrewsed. OflDIK HCHLIBHINO CHARLES W. PENROSE, Editor. OGDEX, UTAH. Uturinj Mornlnr, April 8, 1871. CONFERENCE. THE In thii issue of the Jcxctiox we give at Conferenoe the of to minute, pUoe Salt Lake City in preference to editorial natter, being assured that this will be acceptable tor many of our renders in this county. The opening day was wet and windy it the morning, which kept many persons from the meeting. In the afternoon the weather cleared up, and a large congregation assembled in the spacious Tabernacle, among whom were ay great number of strangers, who were much interested in the discourses deThe magnificent organ, and livered. equally magnificent choir, under the leadership of Prefessor Careless, gained the admiration of all hearers, and added greatly to the interest and pleasures of the Conference. Annual Conference will The Forty-firundoubtedly prirve of vast benefit to the peopl of this Territory, both spiritually and temporally, and be the means of joy and deliverance to many of our people scattered in the old countries. . st FORTY-FIRS- T and other countries. I am one of those lucky ones who heard the sound of the gospel they brought. When I heard it, the Spirit of God bore witness to my mind that it waa true and that it was my duty to obey it. And I can testify that the Lord has given me light, and peace, and joy, and love to the human family. I was one of those illiterate persons who had not the advantages of early education. I was rained to work in a coal pit; but the gospel reached down to me even there, brought me out of darkness into light, and filled me with joy and peace. I bear testimony that Joseph Smith was called of God to preach the gospel and establish His Kingdom on earth. I am not angry with those who do not see as I do. I can only bear this simple testimony, and I have learned that it does not require much education to tell the simple truth. God knew before the foundations of the world were laid, that his children would err and stray from him, and he prepared a plaister as large as the wound. His plan of salvation will reach out to all who will receive it, and may God's servants be strengthened in their work for the redemption of man. green glasses everything tuey see ap pears green. God is unchangeable, but he appears to men as the moon appeals in different phases and shapes though it is the same moon all the time. I ex hort the Saints to mercy, uprightness and purity, for God will manifest him self to them according to their own acts and spirit. Uoa bless you; do right, preserve yourselves within the lines of truth, and you shall live till your enemies perish, and you shall walk over their ashes. ANNUAL CONFERENCE. On Thursday morning last, at ten Annual Confer o'clock, the Forty-firs- t ence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, convened in the New Tabernaole, Salt Lake City. On the stand were: Of tht Firit Frttideney: Pniffham Young, Qeo. A. Smith and Daniel II. Wells, Choir song, "Great-iJehovah " D. Elder F. Richards. Prayer by s Of tht Ttcelvt Apottlet: Orson Hyde, Orson Pratt, John Tay tor, Wilford Woodruff, Charts C, Rich, 2 p. m. Lorenso Snow, Franklin D. Rlchavds, Choir sang, "Let every mortal ear Geo. Q. Cannon, Brigham Young, jun., attend." Joseph F. Smith and Albert Prayer by Elder W. Woodruff. ton Choir sang, "Arise, 0 glorious Zion " Fatriarch: CLDZK LORENZO SNOW. John Smith. has passed through The Church Stventier. Seven Fretiihntt tht Firit of Of career since its organization, P. Rockwood chequered Albert, Young, Joseph but the faith of the people in regard to and John Van Colt. Hi principles remains unchanged. We Of tht Frttideney of tht High Friestt' have established ourselves upon that Quorum: rock against which the Saviour said the Ellas Smith, Edward Snelgrove, Elias gates of hell should not prevail. The Jl orris. Lord, in revealing the plan of salvation, Of tht Frttideney of thit Stake of Zion: been pleased to so order it that has George B. Wallace and John T. Caine. every individual may obtain a knowledge Of tht Frttideney of tht Bithoprk: of the foundation upon which he stands. Edward Hunter, Leonard W. Hardy In former times God manifested to cerand Jesse C, Little. individuals that many blessings tain Choir sang: "The towers of Zien aoen and privileges were open for them to hall rise." enjoy, and in every instance he showed Grayer by Elder John Taylor. what steps to take to recure those them Choir sang: Mortal awake, let angels blessings and obtain a certain knowledge Join." that they were doing the will of God. rxisT. a. a. imitd: It is now for'y-on- e years- sinee the This knowledge can only come by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y gift of the Holy Ghost; and there is no Saints was first organized in the midst other way to obtain this but by obedience f treat difficulties. It has continued to the ordinances of the Gospel. The Latter-daSaints, when through many tribulations and trials, Elders of the which hate caused numbers of the Saints they went to foreign lands, declared to apostatite. The trials through which they had authority from God to baptize the Church has passed are matters of the people for the remission of sins, and history, and remain as a monument of promised that all who obeyed their testhe faith and patience of the Saints in timony should receive the Holy Ghost practising those principles revealed from and acknowledge that they had received heaven. This Conference will be de the word of God. The people who reroted to instructions from the Apostles ceived their word in the various nations and Elders in regard to the principles are here in these valleys as an evidence revealed to the Holy Prophets, to Jo that the promise made to them has been to eph Smith, and to those Elders who fulfilled, and no person has a right have our until to they position were culled of God lay the foundation dispute of this work. Measures necessary for tested the principles we advance. After thirty-fiv- e years experiment pushing forward the work of the Temple having for on the gospel the use I if term, ed, may of tithes the will be advanced; necessity and offerings to. promote this work will taught in this church, I have never had also receive attention; the railway to the the least dubiety concerning it, for I revelation South, by which material for the Temple have received a testimony by its and of its truth divinity. Joseph ean be conveyed, will be considered; the of Smith promised this when he presented St. at a of Temple building subject The Lim8elf to the world as a servant of God. George will also be dieoussed. time will coma when every stake of If the people who obeyed what he taught Zion can have its Temple and its ordi- failed to receive what was promised, nances for the living and the dead. In they would know that the whole system was a fallacy; but tens of thousands now consequence of the health of br. here have proved its truth, and all to will living be some person appointed of earth and hell cannot con the to Elder successor a powers also relieve him; to the contrary. , For this them vince la assist to Elders some and EngOluff, reason we are calm when excitements land and Scandinavia will be sclcoted. President Smith then adverted to the are raised about our destruction. This we know it, and it is present condition of France and other is God's work and to take care of it; all we business His nations of Europe, , and predicted that do what He comto i do to have tiie shackles simply the time would come when Our us. mands be would calling is to preach the which bind the people there to all who will re and do have good would gospel sundered, and the Elders we faithful in this are and ceive if seed it, out of the to Israel; gather liberty with the will dwell families and our we f is work this that bore nd testimony God and destined to save ami exalt the good and the upright in eternity and - y Eld-red- ge Aldbbmah's On Thursday Court. the K.K from a gentleman morning Depot, went before Alderman Thomson and filed a complaint against two other gentlemen for assault and battery. Coin- plaiuant had received a blow in the mouth from some person, which disfigured complainant's face a little. When the case came on for trial, the charge was not sustained, and the suit was, therefore, dismissed at the cast of complainant. Moral: Be sure you are right and then go ahead. Ilia Pedigree. The following is the pedigree of "Kentucky Boy," a year ling bull, imported by F. A. Hammond & Co. "Kentucky Boy," red and white, bred by F. J. Barbee, of Glen Echo Farm, Bourbon county, Kentucky, calved April 3d, 1870; got by "Adrie" the 2d, 7,4o61bs, out of "Lady Fairy," by "Orphan Boy," 3d, 6,015tbs; "Miriam Chilton," got by "Imperial Young;" 'Chilton," ll,2781bs, "Joan," bv "Im perial Don John," 42Gtbs, "Melissa," 2d, by "Goldfinder," 2!0G61bs; "Melis sa" by "Favorite," 2,00tlbs; "Premium" by son of "Cicero," 3,3841bs; "Young Flora" by "Imperial Coclebs," 3491bs; 'Imperial Flora," bred by W. W. Mason, PRESIDENT GEO. A. SMITH. Chilton, England. In the city of Nauvoo, when the mob spirit prevailed, and when our prophet Rah into Them. On Tuesday even' hud been slain by mob violence, the ser ng the passenger train from Ogden to vants of God assembled in the temple. Salt Lake City ran into a herd of cattle, We saw the impending storm and re which were on the track between the solved to flee to the distant mountains Hot Springs and the Brewery. One of where we could enjoy the blessings of the animals was run over by the cars, liberty. But the question here arose off its hind legs. On the bow the poor could be removed. We cutting of the train the next morning, it return were under threats of extermination was stopped n?ar the place where the unless we left the soil of Republican njured animal still lay. Mr. Hyde, the Illinois before grass grew in the spring fired a "pop-gun,- " expressman, hitting ai a lomerence neiu in mat city it was the critter between the The anieyes. Resolved that all the people should be mal shook its head and took no further removed as soon as possible. At a Connotice of the matter. The brakesman ference held in this city in 1849, Bishop and dealt the Hunter was sent back with a considera then took a blows on the head, which animal several ble sum donated by the people here to to its earthly existence. a gather the poor. And from that time to put the present the covenant made in Nauvoo Logan. From Col. V. Maughan we has been religiously observed. Nearly learn that every thing is moving along every year teams have been sent from that place to Missouri River with pro armoniounly at Logan. The people are in excellent health and fine spirits. They visions which were scattered along the road to assist the people gathered from are busy prosecuting their agricultural different parts of the world. The days labors, and hope to reap a rich harvest of ox teams for the immigration are ot grain, vegitablea and fruits next fall. gone by. It is now a day of Railroads. Their prospects are much better than There are niuny of the Saints who could, have been for several years. The they with a little assistance, guther here. new bridge over the Logan river has During this Conference we wish the peobeen completed, which supercedes the ple, when they get their spirits warmed necessity of the ferry there, and the up and feel liberal, to donato according that legion appreciate the to their means for the gathering of the people in change. poor. Thoso who arc owing to the We also hear that the prospects this i una for I heir own emigration are re are very cheering in Franklin season, quested to pay up their indebtedness, Millvillo, Mcndon and Para Wellsville, that others may be assisted. Thousin Cache county. dise, ands of poor people who have been helped here have become landowners an I if nothing else resulted from the mission of Joseph Smith it has not been lost to the world. Elders are here who have preached abroad and have felt a ve ZionV. warm feeling in their hearts towards those who fed them and stood by them I say for God's sake on their missions. Ogden do not forget those feelings, but lend helping hand to them who have assisted A Complete Assortment of you. hand-hamm- pe-ri-- NOW OPEN. Donford & Sons, Z. G. HI. I, SALT LAKE CITY, OGDEN CITY. Are still driving an exclusive Boot, Shoe and Hat Trade, Wholesale and Retail, at the Mammoth Boot, Shoe, and Hat Store, NOW EAST TEMPLE STREET. OPENING! We have a large and varied Stock of the above Goods on band, and are receiving fresh Goods from the East and n eat every day; also a good Bupply of AN Custom Hade Boot and Shoes, of the best quality. All of which we are determined to sell at the very lowest possible prices. .Examine our Goods and Prices before purchasing elsewhere. 22-3- m or Winter Goods, To all tho People in the different Settlements. YOU GET A.T Scotch Plaids, CATV H. DINWOODEY'S Satins, Poplins, Flannels, LinseYs, 12u8t Temple Htreet, SALT LAKE CITY, Chairs for per Dozen, (Knocked down nd boxed,) Fall Leaf Tables - $S aud &9. Good - Kitchen Tables Alpacas, All Wool Ariimres, Nubias, Scarfs, De-Lain- cs, Hosiery. o $6, w.,l A NEW LOT OF b J ) Walnut Bedsteads, $10 mm's LAXTS $17. OF KNOX'S ariety)., Alo SHAWLS, BLANKETS, 700! ciinda, Strawberry, large to Bed Spreads. 700, OR JU- (the best very (JRAPE VIXEN, 100 SUITS In Large Variety, CHERRY TREES, OF GENTS' Hcad.y-Mad- o Currants, Gooseberries, Raspberries, CLOTHING, Roves, Chestnut Trees, etc., etc., FOR SALE AT LOW PRICES Cardigan Jackets, Woollen Shirts, Drawers, etc. Co-operati- Mercantile Institution of City. PRESIDENT , B. TOUKQ. I will say to my bretheren, it will be well for those who address the congregation to take the course followed this afternoon, to speak but for a short Drugs, Wines, Liquors, Groceries, and General Merchandise. T. W. ELLERBECK, SALT LAKE CIT1', 22-- 1 m Seeds! Seeds! LARGEST AND FINEST AS sortment cf Field, Garden i Flower Seeds ever offered for Sale iu the Territory, Send Stamp for Cati At the Old Stand of the First and Third logue. time, that others may have an opportun Ward Store, Address, ity. I will say that there is not a saint 31 A IX fc Co., NTA1XE8 OCDEX. STItEET, on the earth but has a number of evil r. 0. Box 383, Salt Lake City, Utah, 22-- 1 m spirits around him, to try to lead him astray. This is why people apostatize, They are influenced bydegrecs until they rPHK PROI'RIETOK OF TUB CITY BAKERY. California Fruit Depot, annnuute. tlutt are led into doubt, and their darkness be1 hasandremoved to Three I)oora West of Main on Fifth Street, oppoKite Union Square, Ocricn, becomes greater than it was at first. where he will I pleased to ate and accommodate V0 BUILDING, HOWEVER COSTLY will not say that every body who turns hi numerous friends; and he hopes by strict at l or elegant, ia complete iu its adorn tention to ImsiueM to merit and receive coutiaueu ment without its complement of SHADE the and realize that faith, deny away patronage. TKhhis; and they also add a beauty that 3 JULIUS KIKSKU they contradict themselves, still they notbingelse will to the humblest dwelling speak falsehood, for Ihe word of God is or location. Spring is the time to plant thera. Mr. A. C. Pv per can supply either true though every man be made a liar. There is no science on earth but will 4 T WOODMANSEK'S II ALL, MAIN STREET, Locust or Mulberry trees in any desired number, from 2 in. to 3 in. in diameter Oirilen. establish the truth of the gospel we have J Splendid 8ort. Ilralthv exerriee at the butt, and will deliver 'hem on the aud nleatant recreation for both ladies and tentl received. We have obeyed the truth of men. Everything orderly and renpecuble. Call car at S. L. City, at from 60 cents to $1.00 each. God and tee. God, let us cleave to it for ever. CSORUI W. MOWER, Proprietor, A. C PITER, bless you. Amen. President Young'i Office, Salt Lake City Choir sang, "Let us make a joyful zz-t- r C. IV. THORNTON & CO. noise unto the Lord." Prayer by Elder Geo. Q. Cannon. BOLTII SIMS OF D.C.R.R. DEPOT, OODKJf, REMOVAL. 100 Cases BOOTS & SHOES IHE Shade Trees! NEW BRANDS OF Cassimcrcs, Meltons, Doeskins, Jeans, Domestics, Stripes, Tickings, Denims, Prints. Skating! Skating! U. Tho universal verdict of the Tress COMMISSION MERCHANTS and people of the State is that David GENERAL DEALERS Butler is guilty, and more than guilty Omaha Herald. la all klndi ef Agricultural Produce, CaJifornii and u tan SPFXIAIi NOTICES. Dr. E. Allen is vaccinating with pure Vaccine Matter, at his Office, 26-- tf Fifth Street, Ogden. titf Genuine Jewelry. The only establishment at which genuine Jewelry ean be obtained in Ogden is at Pa urn & Boessel's, Main Street. Repairs neatly executed. All work warranted. ltf t rain, S. ASSESSOR'S NOTICE. tMTED STATES INTERNAL ASSESSOR RITES I E, S OFFICE, Diatrlct of Utah. etc. 8.T Laki Citt, March 20, 1871, VTOTICK IS HEREBY GIVE.V TO A IX PER- ona eoncrned that tli. Anwnamen Xl itraw. 2Ctf thing, except buck-wheValuation, Etmintratioa, and Income List for the District of t!i Territory of I'tah, in accordance with an Act to provide Internal Revenue to npport the Government and to pay interest on the Public approved Jane Hh , 18tU, at TOR SALE, EII1HT MILES NORTH OF amended by Debt, Act of March 2nd, 1S67, alto as J? Ofrden City. It ia veil fenoed and under amended by Act approved Julv 14th, 1870. rood cultivation, w!tu a ho'ie. orchard, meadow Parties who wish to examine aid list, and land, yarda, nheda, and a full set of farming Im- mak. appeal, (which must be in raa do plement. I will Bell the abore property for (100, o at mj vine, in inn eay on orwriting.) be lore iu. lata letn than ita real Tame. oi iOii. For particular apply to C. W. Thornton, ninth oay April, JOHN P. TAGOART, 28-- 4 llde V. C. n. K. Depot, Widen. Aateesor, District of Utah. Fnrrhaaing Amenta for all Description A GOOD FARM 24-l- Locks, Harness Trimmings, Cutlery, Carpenter's Tools. A FULL STOCK OF GROCERIES, Etc., Ete. rEET' Ogdui City, will htrt prmpt All Order .ddrewed to D. H. attention. C.B.McGREGOE Fimt-Clat- e 76-t- AND FURNISHINGS. of Mer- - RAILROAD SALOON, inherit everlasting life. Main Street, Ogden. nisuor jobs stiarp ILDia OIIO.V MIDI. CHOICEST ItRAXDS OF WINES, at milll BOOKSELLER AND NEWS AGENT. Medicines and The Drues who Elders the stated that has been It fig" show I LIQUORS and CtOARS alwave nn hao "Wlth th merciful thou wilt Two TABLES BILLIARD for lover. Main sW Ogden to the nations of the the Pioneer Drug Store, of the came. thyself mercifaf; with an upright man have gone forth Books, Tapers, Magazines, Etc, Wines and Billiards 25 clft. per Game thou wilt show thyself upright; with the earth have gathered people from Eng are of the finest oualitv. the AT PPiLIIHlRg' PRICKI. t "Jlf the lawvf www, CNk $Hfer. purtwt brand. ure thou wilt show thyself pure and land, Scotland, Irelsmd, Scandinavia, Liquor ef aumaav family. I H.B. CLA1TSOK, Superintettdftit. |