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Show yong m" ? zing KelJef Societies, of Sister Richards in .i on,l influencing Tirreferred to lh. fact 0f the efforts rrfCd Terrilory bad done "05e..,".ihcpoor. Klefen hundred .or.ril,uV. APn donated to the P. E. f' ti with the private help would make rendered, been HeBhowfd n. ....A.-ilcnnot he would Ood -of ST?e Kin 1 KJ,S d m K - virtue, an God upou the people. ELDER D. M.STCAllT perform their duty there would not be so much necessity for the old men to increase their families. He spoke of the women of this church as a glorious band of heroic spirits who had brought tluir prejudices and passions into subjection to the will of God, who would exdtthem and be proud to own them, aud they would shine like the stars in the firmament. Their husbands should act toward them in all patience, forbearance and kindness. He continued to speak cf the duty of parents to their children, and closedby giving a brief account of the commencement and progress of the local newspaper, advising all residents in the city to take the daily, and the county people to subscribe for the and young men to so qualify themselves that they might be able to express briefly and clearly through the newspapers their views on current events. semi-weekl- y, of people who ELDER MARK HALL Said tbe large number unfavoro-u- . the in .se.nblcd spi.cof had Related some of his experience in the evidence of the .yeaiher, was an settlement of this county, when the early hearts their faith of the people, aud that were so severe that hundreds of winters evidence of wcrc rightly disposed head of stock perished; when there was IUS tVUUlJ UUllUg HID )(TrCSS 01 the no direct communication with the world: lw noiinted to the fields that had .A. canals that had been been formed, the the fences put up, the dwellings preyed the school houses established, d" the' roads repaired, aud the general imand as provements which were apparent, to which, referred Hooper an instance was nothing but a hut a short time since, i ... sanuV ueM?m .ill tVtnf -linrl hnon. Atxnfi warn accomplished by our labor and the of God, without any aid from the Government. Improvement was apparent in the manners, education and ap. He exhorted pearance of the people. to prepare women and men ti,0 vnune cf the build to Kingdom up themselves God and take no hed of the opinions of ,v.,rl,I us to this work, still to treat .1, them as the children of Gad. He in. vnked the blessing of God upon the Conference and the the county. b!es-jn- er Saints throughout ELDER PHISEHAS RICHARDS remarks upon the imrorlanceof compliance with the law of Tithing without which the fulness cf the blessings in the lempies ot toa con! not be obtained, and upon the which actuated Bniiit of covetousness the Lord gave that who those admitting them what they had refused the one Mad? some pointed ) tenth He required and wanted it all for themselves. Choir sang the Anthem: '0 praise the Lord." Conference adjourned till 2 p. m. Prayer ly Elder Cyrus II. Wheelock. i J Saturday, 2 p.m. The North Ogden and Tabernacle choirs were combined, and sang: "Mortals awaite, wuu angeis join. Traycr by Elder John I. Hart. Choir sang: "When God's own people stand in need." KI.DER C. W. PENROSE. Contrasted the freedom enjoyed by many present, with their condition of servi tude in the uations from which they had emigrated, and congratulated the members of this Stake of Zion on the fact that their labors and progress, temporal and spiritual, were accepted of God, as expressed by His servants. We had enjoyed peace and prosperity for a long time, and the Lord had given us an opportunity to prepare for the great work before us, to preach the gospel to every nation, t gather His people in one, to establish His kingdom, redeem Zion, build up the waste places and attend to tliose ordinances necessary for the sal- vation of the living aud the redemption of the dead, and complete the chain of priesthood from Adam down to the last dispensation that the families of the earth might be brought into that order designed by the Fathvr before the found, otiou of the world. The eistors had their part in this work as well ns the breth ren. The family circle was a sphere peculiarly their own. They should not only see thut the children had a scholastic education, and learned the principles and doctrines of the church, but also that the spirit of the gospel, which is its essence and life, should be instilled into their infant minds. The family is the beginning of our glory and the foundation nf our kingdom This led the speaker to the fact that many young' ;nen in this county neglected to obey the first great, commandment. It was their duty to marry, raise up a "family, lay the foundation for a home and make a centre far their affections and the fruits of their labor, lie wished this subject not to be treated with the levity which is usual whsn marriage is referred to. It was the most serious matter that could be contemplated. If marriage was rightly understood by both' fcxcs, and entered into upon that understanding, national greatuess was bound to be the result in time, and it was immortality, eternal lives and endless dominion in worlds to come. He went on to show that e was a union of affections and interests wi.ich thouldbe based on esteem tor good qualities and sanctioned by the Almighty, who alone had the right to bestow Ihi daughters upon His sons, and tli at it was designed to be eternal. Deplored the marriage of vur girls to persons who bad no ambition worthy beyond this earthly and exhorted tne young men lo career, nccording , tnarry the law of God and not the by authority oi justices or judges, and if they would mar-mg- in the time of dilapidated wagons, poor houses aud general lack of comforts; and expressed his gratitude at the improve ments that had taken place. He deplored the fact that men who knew better gained a living in our midst by gelling ardent spirits, But the loung Men's Literary Association had done a good work in getting up lectures, which kept people away from saloons. He spoke in favor of the Ladies' Relief Society, and their works in the Second District. Of the young ladies alone there were 115 who attended tbe Society s meetings. There were 250 children attending school in the District, and 35 belonging to it at tending in other places. The increase in the District was astonishing; there had been uo children born there during the past year. He exhorted both young and old to live for the building up of the kingdom of God. ELDER JOIIX I. HART Spoke of the sacrifices made in build ing the Ogden Tabernacle, in the old times, in which he participated, aud of the blessings resulting therefrom. Di lated upon the privileges we enjoy in this generation, of partaking of those things that the Prophets of old desired to look into. Referred to his success in the ministry while absent from home, which was the result of the guidance of the Holybpint. 1 he blessings pronounc ed on his head before going, by Prest. Richards, had been fulfilled to the very letter. Said there was peace and prosperity in the West Weber District. During the past year. 21 had been baptized; a good day school and Sunday school were in session, and the young nen held meetings of an evening, wbih were productive of much good. Tut young people behaved in a praiseworthy manner. The Relief Society was in a flourishing condition, and the District was in A new meeting houe good standing. The foundation was very much needed. for it had been dug, and considerable rock had been hauled to build it. By the help of the Lord and the assistance of his brethren he hoped to preserve the unity of the branch he represented, that it might always rauk with the best in the county. ELDER RICHARD BALLANTYNB Said be would rather labor at home than travel to preach the Gospel abroad. In the providence of God outside influences had been brought into our midst: this was necessary, that our young people might know the difference between the spirit of the Gospel and that of the world. It was only by contrasting good and evil that the difference could be understood. It was required of us, that though brought into contact with the world, we should be a separate people. He desired that those who labored in the Sabbath Schools might be inspired to instruct, properly.the rising generation. He was thankful that Sabbath Schools existed in nearly every settlement in the Territory. A3 Superintendent of Sunday Schools in the county, he could not visit them as much as be desired. He would like a Union to be formed of these schools, Sunday, 10 a.m. Choir sang: "When God's own people stand in need." Prayer by Elder F. A. Hammond. Choir sang: "Arise, arise, with joy survey." PREST. F. D. RICHARDS. Was pleased to see so large a congre- gation, notwithstanding the unfavorable wualher. lie was gratified to learn 'hrough those who had represented the various branches of the Church here, of the progress made during the past year. It had been his object to promote education and a knowledge of true principles among the young people. A great portion of cur children had but little conception of the struggles and persecutions inci'lent to the coming forth and building Hp of the work; of the trials and labors of the Prophet Joseph in introduc ing the gospel in the face of the prejudices and animosities of the world; of the drivings and mobbings, and the sufferings undergone by their parents. On account of the labors necessary to bo performed in this new country, our children had not had the opportunity to read the history of the Church. But in order that they might be prepared to stand in their lot aud place, it was necessary that they be made familiar with the history, doctrines aud spirit of the work of God. They had been born in the Kingdom, but many of them never realized its power until they were either sent on a mission, or placed in some position requiring them lo .CBquire of the Lord. These things were not thrust upon mankind, but the Lord would grant them when sought after. It was very important that the children be instructed on these points. It had always been a crying evil among the people of God, that when He blessed them abundantly, they forgot the haud that bestowed the favors, aud neglected to teach this to their children. It was only by the continual practice of those sacred principles made knewn through the Prophet Joseph, that we could fulfill our high destiny. Prest. Richard?" then referred to the publicity given to our principles and institutions through the advent of the railroads, and informed tne congregation that the Utah Northern Railroad was nearly completed, and in few days we should be in immediate connection with the northern part of the Territory. ELDER C. H. WHEELOCK Alluded to his experience in travelling and laboring in the British Isles under the direction of Prest. Richards. There were Elders present who had labored at the same time, in that mission, and who seemed to inherit an increased degree of faith and power in the work of God, and he would promise the people in this county, that if they would be led by the counsels and aid in carrying eut the views of their President, that they would increase in the knowledge and favor of God. Endorsing the remarks of Prest. Richards concerning the children, he recommended the J'uvtnile Instructor as the best medium by which a knowledge of the history of the Church could be obtained; at the eaaie time, by reading the local papers they would obtain a knowledge of current events. No bonsst minded person could read the history of tuis work without being convinced that it was of God. The speaker then related the account of the first manifestations of God to the Prophet Joseph when but a boy, as he heard it from his own lips, describing how be obtained the plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated, and the schooling he had to pass through to wean himself from all desires for wealth or influence in connection with it, before it was entrusted to his posses sion. Elder Wheelock then drew a striking parallel between the position of the Latter-daSaints in relation to the and revelation practice of plural marof the Prophet the and position riage Daniel, who desired to obey the law, and had nothing against the King, but against whom wicked men conspired in and order to make him a showed the final triumph of the' man who served the Lord though death stared him in the face as a consequence of his obedience. The speaker bore a powerful testimony to the divinity of this work, and exhorted the congregation to fidelity, steadfastness and humily law-break- that the various Superintendents might meet with the President of the Stake, and that the interest of other laborers might be aroused. It was desirable that young men and women should act as teachers for the children, which would be for their own benefit as well as that of the juveniles. He did not wish ity. in the so the cessation of Sabbath Schools winter, that season was more favorable than the summer for obtaining the aid of teachers. Hoped that the District Presidents would personally interest themselves in the Sunday Schools, and that musical exercises would not be allowed to drop. During the summer about 1400 children attended Sunday fcenools in tne county, about 750 of whom wcrc females. He felt that great good was being done in this direction, and hoped that all hand3 would cousider it a privilege to assist. PRESIDENT RICHARDS Said it was intended that another jubilee should be held for the children, last year, similar to that of the year before, and it was only put off because of the contemplated general jubilee at Salt Lake. He encouraged the schools t6 continue their good work and spread the knowledge of God to know whom is eternal Jife. Choir sang the Anthem : "Beautiful are thy towers 0 Zion " Trayer by Elder Walter Thomson. PREST. RICHARDS Recommended the Juvenile Instructor to the people of Webar Ceunty; to pay for it in advance, and have it addressed through the mail to their children, which would give it to them, an additional interest. This work should be preserved and bound, and in years to ne had precome would be invaluable, Dcnerct the of Xews, file served a full which to hiin was priceles. He advised the sisters to take the Woman" s Exponent, and showed how the rights of women were advocated in that paper, and how the right of suffrage which the world said we dnred not give, to them, bad been conferred upop the ladies, and now tho leading men of the county wanted to Ho also wished deprive them cf it. in advance for the and to take them pay the people Ogden Junction, jn the city to take the daily; and those in the counHe announced that ty the on Wednesday, the 28th inst., at 11 a.m., ister E. R. Snow would meet with the ladica at North OgdcB; on Thursday, Sml-Weekl- y. The following, with their counselors, as Presidents of Districts: 1st District, F. A. Brown; 2d, Robt. McQuarrie; 3d, Joseph Varry; 4th, John I. Hart; 5th, Thos. Richardson; Cth, L. W. Shurtliff; 7th, David E. Garner, ant ing president; 8th, D. B. Rawsou; 9th, David Moore; 10th Ilobt. Baird; 11th, S. F. Holverson; 12th, F. A. Hammond; 13th David E. Cook; 14th, Ira N. Spaul- ding; 15th, Richard P.allautyne; lGth. Sauford Bingham; 17th, Gilbert Bel knap. Prayer by Elder D. M. Stuart. 2 p. m. The following, with their counselors, as Presidents of Quorums: Choir sang : High Priests', Lorin Farr; Seventies', "Earth is the place where Christ will Luman A. Shurtliff; Elders', James B. reign." Welch; Priests', Moroni Drown; Teach Prayer by Elder David Moore. ers', Charles C. Brown; Deacons, Richard Choir sang : A. Ballantyne. Richard Ballantyne, of Schools, on 4 beneath nations the sit il'unday Superintendent "Although D. M. and Thomas Stuart The darkness of o'ersprcadiug death." Wallace, his assistants. The sacrament was administered by PREST. RICHARDS Elders J. Parry and W. W. Burton. Explained that men holding the High ELDER L. F. MONCJI Priesthood could be set apart to officiate Confessed to being enthusiastic on the in the lesser, but he had thought it subject of education. This term was not wise to select some of the well conducted always properly defined! Education con- and exemplary young men to occupy sisted not only of book learning, but also these positions, and went on to show of moral training. There were in this the aud authority of that greatness city 1,105 children between the ages of priesthood which had been brought from 4 and 16. were full, heaven in our own The times, and the responbut there were only 500 attendiug. sibilities that rest upon those called to Where were the rest? He would like to administer therein. He showed;'that our know whether the parents knew of their cousisted not in numbers, but iu whereabouts and doings. Children were strength faith and good works, and exhorted the very imitative. Could they find on the people to keep the covenants they had streets examples worthy of imitation? made, and teach the way of the Lord to In too many instances he feared not. A their children. year ago he commenced the Ogden SemPersons holding the office of Elder, inary with 44 scholars, only 14 of whom Priest, Teacher or Deacon, were notified read in the 4th and 5th readers. In a to report to the Presidents of the very short time there were 170 scholars, Quorums. Notice was given that a and many of them had now passed to would be held in the Second meeting ihe higher branches. The present num- District Schoolhouse next at ber attending was 287. He found by his 11 a.m., and continued Saturday, every three own experience, and the testimony of weeks. others, that the children in this I em Choir pang the Anthem: tory were quicker to learn than those "Come we that love the Lord." elsewhere. He knew of none who atBenediction by Prest. F. D. Richards. tended the Seminary who used bad lan guage. They were united, and felt that the school was their second home. He regretted to say that it was very rarely that any of the parents came to see how their children were progressing. As our I HAVE IN MY POSSESSION THK FOLLOW. ISO ilesf ribp! aniniaU, which, tfuot cluiiut'it increased more teachers population and UVett way, wit t koIiI to tie highest ri')oii-gihlwere required, and it was necessary that lihMur at the District fctmy I'ouu.l. Ii.nin. young men and women should be special- Cache County, SuturJuy Jan. lit, 1874, kt 10 o'tkik a.m: ly qualified for the position, and it was One brown fivo year oM hurte, umll rtar in belter to employ our own, whom we forelirnil, uu brands. One red two year old heifer, xlit, liole aud could trust, than strangers about wliose in left ear, tnh of tail white. reputation we knew nothing. He was One dark led yearling lieiler, nUr iu fute, white cause of to educa tbe represent pleased .belly and flunk. One red three year old heifer, whit tion in Ogden aud glad to bear testi in fin e under bit in both enrs, brand on left hip, mony of its prwgreeg. v the 29th, at 10 a.m., at Mound Fort; and in the City Hall, Ogden, in the afternoon; on Friday, SUth inst., at 11 a.m., at West Weber; and Saturday, 31st inst., at Slaterville; also that Elder Wheelock would preach at Huntsville, on Tuesday. 20th inst, and on Wednesday, the 21kt, at Eden. The Choir sung the Anthem: "Great is the Lord." Conference adjourned till 2 p.m. school-room- s jSTotice. Estray I d it liue-bac- k illegible. One red white faced three yenr old bull, (wallow fork in both ear, N 1 left on left h'p. Oue red and white spotted two jeur eld heifer, while face, no brand.' One red yearling ter, crop in left ear, point of honu off, W ou left lbitfh. M . One red two yenr old steer, "white in flunk", buh of tail white, point of right horn broken ot!, brand on right hip, illegible. in left, Oue white yearling; teer, under upper elope 'iu right ear, brand on it'll hip, . 1LDBK W. W. BURTON Endorsed the views of the previous speaker, and considered the institution over which he had the watchcare of great benefit to the community. There were 2,487 children in the county; in 18C7 there were only 1,422, a very rapid increase. At that lime there were very poor schoolhousee; now there were many very good buildings, fitted with eastern seat and desks and school apparatus, which gave greater facilities for instruction. The desire for these improvements was increasing. We expected when we pass away to be represented by our children, and if they were uneducated, posterity would count us ignoramuses. We should cultivate their powers, rnor. allr and intellectually, and we could not do too much for them. Let us provide good schoolbeuses, furnish them well, obtain good teachers, and encourage ed ucation by every means in our power. ct IlI.'Kible. Onelitfht red ox, 12 yean old, branded 0 en' S on left horn. left hip, II A. CF.OCKET, iJititritt Poimdkeeper. Logan Cache Co., Jan IE, UU. , II iir LOW RESEEVOIR PRESIDENT RICHARDS Invited the Presidents of Districts with their counsellors and any others who felt interested, to visit the school under the direction of Professor Monch.and the branch under tbe direction of Professor Box, and see the manner of conducting them and the progress they were making. ELDER rillXEIIAS RICHARDS Made some pointed remarks upon the proper administration of the sacrament, the folly of long prayers, the necessity of keeping the Sabbath day holy, Die power of example of parents upon children and the responsibilities of mothers ia Israel. PREST. RICHARDS Are 1873. to all Climates, AND FAMOUS FOtt BEING BEST TO USE! CHEAPEST TO BUY!! Explained that a Stake of Zion was not completely organized without quorums of the lesser or Aarontc Priesthood, as well as the higher or Melchisedeck, and he deemed it necessary that according to the revelations of God, we should have a quorum of 48 Priests, 24 Teachers and 12 Deacons, these would come up in their order in sustaining the authorities of the Church. The general authorities of the Church were then presented to the congregation and unanimously sustained, as accepted by the Conference held at Salt Lake City commencing on the Cth of October, Med EASIEST TO SELL HI xv!Jir gP famous fur doing more sad BETTER COOKING, Chpr eot, and HlvVV Quicker Eunreofthe than any FAMOUS FOB GIVI.NCi m Satisfactlsa Everywhere, rM Especially Adapted TO TUB Um OF STE&T EODSEBQUL The followieg were also presented and unanimously sustained as the authoriSOXJD BIT ties of this Stake of Zion : Franklin D. Richards, President of EXCELSIOR MANUF'Q COMPANY, . the Stake. t J. Lester Herrick, Presiding St.'I'Ouis, Mo., Bishop; .Walter Thomson an David M. Stuart his counsellors and actiDg Bishops on his absence. A'D Israel CanficlJ, I. N. Goodale. James Owen, T. G. Taylor, W. N. Fife, Thomas Doxey, Thos. Wallace, Charles W. Penrose, James M. Brown, Winslow Farr, E. N. Freeman, F. S. Richards, Joseph Stanford. and C. F. Middleton.as mcmbeis Ogden, Utah. of the High Council. a2Sl?at7MawIa. -- . . 1 23 ? . |
