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Show H. FORT YSIXT SEM I-- X- - A But by a jcomhinanon or, labor we could manufacture our raw material, instead of sending it away to be worked up by foreign labor , Not a pound of wheat nor wool, nor a jingle hide should1 be cent a way, all the labor needed upon these articles should be done at home, and the wages now-- paid to outside artisaBS kept in the Territory. When we purchased from noroad that which we could raise ami manufacture nf home, we "were sustaining other communities with that which we should use to employ our own skill and energy There should not be an iqle person in the Territory. He cited tlie example of the people of Brigaam City, who had over thirty branches of manufactures and a circulating medium of their own, little capital. , v FOURTH' DAY. sWdy,Ocl'.k'n? 91 ; 10 a. 1A ' nif . jilrChoir etnfc 1 "Great Gud indulge .my. humble claim Tbou art toy hope, niy joy, my rest. Prayer by Elder C.c'tiich. '.u Cliir sang,?' 7 This bone we dedicate o thee Our God, or Father's God." i .. J k' ,,,, KtHLB. JOUH T.lVUH i;' ,1 i Kend the dedication rrsyer, concecrating and dedicating lo the Must High Oud, in the nacr d name of Jecus and by the authority of the Holy Priesthood, the Tabernaole iu which the people were assembled in Conference, from the ull it's pround to the roof, for in the detail, pur component parts pose of praise, thanksgiving and prayer, the transaction of business for the chtvrch and kingdom of God, and for all purples for'wbicli the Sain's should meet in the name of the .Most High; that it should be ail holy to the Lord and devoted to His service, - men-ionis- ELDER ORSOX , .IfYPB Addressed the congregation. , His heart had beat in unison with every uttered in the dedication prayer It bpoke not only lo the Saints, but to the world at larjie. The nation and the world, would know at some time, that JoJ bad a people in these mountains whom he had called to a great work This work had not been dev.'sed by man s wisdom, but by that Ueing behind the vail who governed sod controlled all things. Quoting the' saying ef icripturt: vTae bride, the Lamb s. wife haih made herself ready." be said this church was "the Lamb's wife;" she had retired unto the private chambers of the mountains to prepare for the glorious appearunce of the bridegroom, and be argued that the bride should submit herself, to ber Lord in all things. Wben rue beart was melted, the indi vidual could le managed and controlled, And like ice when it was dissolved, if the people a hearts were melted before the Lord they could flow together in union. After using other figures illus trating the beuebia, of unity, he con cludeo by invoking the blessings of the Lord updu the Saiuts, that thvy might . 1, .1 V , vecon une u iu tilings. senti-min- t ; XLDtft OR80M ' Knud Brown, Samuel Molntyre, Tintic. KANE CUO.VTT. Smith, Rockville. James W. Uoy, Virgin City, B. P. Walffenstyn, Price City. ' U0USn L Platte Lyman, mi Morten Morteason, Scipio. ' ' Henry Florence, Porterviile. Kulon S. Wells, William W Tajlor, . ., " " " ' ,4t , , " " " " " " " James Sharp, Charles Burton, ' " " Moroni II. McAllister, J. D. II. McAllister, E. W. East, ' " Feraraort Little, Woj J. Box, ,...' " " 13 Theodore McKean, - - ' ; ' . " " " " " " Ammon M. Tenny, Willey C Jones, 4 James L. Stewart, Helaman i " C. Sandberg, . Erio Larson, E F. Brauting, Wm. McLachlan, Daniel W. Jones, A. W. Ivins. Choir sang, " " ; II " " t: ' Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaiuts in all the world, aud as Prophet, Seer and Rerelator. Daniel H. Wells, aa his counselor Lorento Snow, B. Young,' Jr., Albert Carrington, John W. Young and George Q. Cauuon, as assistant counselors The rest of the authorities were sua tamed, in their order, as at the lust conference, witu the toiiowing excep .m tions: i" v. t im. ; was sustained,, aa vrigiism louoz Trustee in Trust for the Church of Jesus Saints. No assist- Christ of Latter-datrustees were presented. The Fresideuoy and directory of the . United Order were not presented. t, ' 'SAXPITK COCSTT. y ' : , , " " ? Is successfully and cconoml. cany usett every day in Many Thousand ' - In this State and elserhey us in justifies stating in reply to many inquiries, that any kind of Western Coal can bo used for cooking- at less than half the cost of wood; and that the large flues in our NEW CHARTER OAK, with the Low ; - SHOW Reservoir, HEAVY FIRE PLATES, And Dumping: Grate, ' INSURE AT ALL TIMES AH EXCELLENT DRAFT, ' ' aUICZ & UNIFORM BAOT, , , AND PERFECT OPERATION, ' AT A SHALL EXPENSE : FOR LABOR AND FUEL. : SOLDBT m.. I. c, Ogden, Utah. 25. v LOCAN .. ... BRANCH, I. O. Z! FANCY Boys', Clothin Gents' '' UTAH COCSTT. ' 0. Smoot, Jr.J: Provo. Thomas Harris, Wm. Smoot, Jr.M " Tsaao Bullock, : "' " A. ' . , n, ' ' ' - , TOOELI COUHTT. ' I "HlU CSUtl ipnaw ALL KINDS OFCOftL J- CAPS, and purity. The promise to those who 'CROCKERYf received this gospel and priesthood was ,. BOOTS & SHOES, should ob become that they sanctified, PATENT MEDICINES. GROCERIES,;tain a part in the first resurrection aud ETC., ETC. HARDWARE. come up and receive the fulness' of tbe Also a full line Godheud, even of their Father in Heaven, who begat them ia the eternal world aud & tent them here that they might prepare to themselves for this great glory and ' become one With him. Great' reduclion in Price of ' COCNTT. David W. Caldwell, Rush .Valley, Tooele. Sven Nils-o' Samuel F. Lee,1 "'' I . Albert D. Thurber, llichfisld. Hats Thunneson, Gunnison. " filB I HTl DP 11 l HATS . 8IVIIR I t , John A. Anderson, Ephraim. ' John Dorina, .. ( : ? Tl V MERCHANDISE 5 George White, " Mathoni Niels Boberg, Draperville. Thomas A. Wheeler, South Cottonwood Pj-at- II 11 STAPLE II ( -- ftMH-; ' such that its adherents received knowledge of divine things at once and Offer to the public a full and complete assortment of that this could be continually increased to their that diligence, they according might grow up into the fulness of God, & Being in bis image and having tte things of God revealed to them they might carry I out the injunction of tbe ancient apestle, Let thii mind be in you that was in Christ Jeeus; who, being in the form of Consisting of God, thoagkt it not robbery to be equal with God. ' In order to dwell in the STOVES. DRY GOODS, presence of God and be like Him, it waa TINWARE, NOTIONS, necessary to pattern after His holiness GLASSWARE, & Pratt, ' f ;,. waa 4 Robert IL Smith, t Jesse Fox, ,i Martin Lenti, John N asters, James S. Brown, . spoke upon the character and effects of gospel aa taught by Jesus Christ and his ancient ApoBiles, describing the gifts which the early saints enjoyed, the faith they possessed, and the willingness they exhibited to forsake all things and suffer all things for the sake of the principles they had received. The knowledge they obtained was received not by the wisdom of man, but by the inspiration of the He showed that the Lord Holy Ghost. appointed and ordained men in His church to bold the various offices in tbe holy priesthoo4, that the saints might be brought to the unity of the faith, and Tbe same led onward to perfection. was the Bame authority taught goepel by by the Eldera of thii church and it waa accompanied by the same effects. They promised those who obeyed the gospel which they taught, the gift of the Holy No imposter csuld do this and Ghost. The thousands maintain his position. from various here tbe countries gathered of the earth on account of their religion waa positive proof that the promises made by the Elders had been fulfilled. The nature and character of our religion " . George Teasdale, Joseph F. Simmons, Douglas Swan, y y " t J. ELDER LOK.ESZO " James Standing, John Taylor Rich, Ed Hoagland, Isaac Groo, Mark Croxall, Hamilton . Park, , i Salt Lake City. Lorum Pratt, Lor us Pratt, ' ". Choir sang: V.The time Is nigh, the happy time That great expected, blessed day." Prayer by Elder Erastus Snow. salt lake covstt. Taylor, Ilyrum J, R. Winder, jr., .' ' Sunday, tex a.m. Thomas E. Murphy, ltiehville, Junius F. Wells, ' FIFTH DAY. COUKTT. MORGAN ' , Choir sang the nnthem: '.' "Beautiful are Thy towers." Prayer by Elder Oron Hyde. TOUNt"I. Thomas Callister, Fillmore. ' in person, yet when His people accomplished any work which he, had appointed onto them, His power and blessing was shed forth in their hearts in a peculiar manner. causing a joy wbicu wui inexpressible. i.lder Pratt referred to tbe dedication of the Temple at Kirtland, built by revel lion from God, and an Id Ui at on that many hud their eyes ope u so that saw tba angels who y. ere present: tby the visions of the Almighty were opened to tbe rropoet Joseph, aud keys given to him pertaining to the latter-dawork, and many uttered prophecies un der the inspiration of the heavens; power, wisdom and strength' was shed TREST. aoSKPU yoytQ lt , ,,. abroad, and manifestations given which had not been enjoyed on the earth be Said, in speaking of the Kingdom of God, fore foriges.i .; lie spoke, ' also, of he understood that this implied a king, other houses, which had been erected a lawgiver.-- Who was thlsf " The King undtr the direction of (be, Lord, and, the Of Kings, And we owed allegiance to blessings wiiicn unit oeen poured out llim. But Jesus in sending his apostles the gospel to upon .the servants bf ihe Lord, and testi- - into all the . world :to preach . . i i I... il.. j..itJ.;-- ' '.uiu j was ac- -II every crcaiurq, ncu luat iuc uruivauon uui wiea luemio inI with the political affairs of the cepted of the Lord and His people felt terfere in their hearts to cry JUllelujah! to the kingdoms of the world, and it was so in Most High God,: who would roll on His this dispensation. We were to obey the work and carry it lo a consumation, and hiw. and tbe alders sent to distant na- fulfil His word to us unto the uttermost tionshadno designs upon the Govern t J. ii.! ; ,'. ments of those countries. In building FLEER GEO. Q. CASNOH up the kingdom of God we should be a Said during this Conference we had people, maintaining order heard many things which, if carried and living as good citizens. He re-- , into effect in the lives of the people, joiced to know that in the heavens there would be of grrat benefit to them in was a Being who overruled all things, their luiure lives, there were some and was the Father of the spirits of meu. duties winch had to b) dwelt upon in The speaker touched upon family gov great plaiuness, repeatedly ,t Prominent ernment; showing tbat love was the among litem was the course watch we power by which children should be con should. take. for elf 'Preservation. We trolled. A kind . father was willing to Bhould wisely appropriate the great bestow anything upon on obedient child. bleekings which htul been so wonderfully bo it was with our Father in Heaven. bestowed upon us in this once barreu And we should obey him with alacrity regiou.. He believed that the bulk in all things. Referring to tbe United tf the Saints were anxious to know Order,' ha said, if we ever entered into what they should do to carry out the mis principle we should Have to go principles of union, bout which much down to toe of economy, abolbad beeu said After various plana bad me extravagance which was now isuing been suggested the principle of indi. indulged in by many. If we ever envidual stewardships had been recoiti terea into tne Kingdom ot heaven wo mended. As it did not interfere with should have to do tbe will of the Father. individual management of property, it Saving aud not doing, would never exappealed very favorably to most miuds alt us in His presence. J here was nothing clearer than that to ELDER GEO. Q. CAB NON i- MILLaBD ,. '; .''nrjri' .rittH fl TJ ijlltj I M P1 if II K K , C. N. , 1 Evans. Neohi. Wm. M. ' Prest loung animadverted strongly upon the dishonesty of mechanics aud iibonng men, and said the preachers ot tbe world dare not tell their congrega. tiens of their sins,' but he dared. He would rather be left in' these mountains with ten righteous men than be surrounded with' all the'.' 'members of the Church if they were, dishonest. Those who screened the guilty were themselves ! PRATT 'Hark tbe song of jubilee Said, while listening to the words of the Loud as mighty thunders roar." prayer, dedicating this house and (he Prayer by Bishop E. D, Woolley. various quorums of the priesthood to the Choir sang, , ., service of God, he bad been led tore is to "Great tbe 'tis Lord, good praise fleet upon former dedications of places His high and holy name." tuiil to the nauie of the Lord. Godac cepted of those works dedicated to Him ELDER GEO. Q. CAXNON J which were done aojordioj io His will, Presented the authorities of the Church. ac tee testimony rf the spirit nam who were Unanimously sustained by the fested His acceptance, to the hearts of as follows: Conference, His people. The Lord could manifest i. , v.... !....: J i -- r .v. . "" ,r. not i" he did appear indus-ry.'.- , P.M. TWO ' lUns Funk, Richmond. '" JUAB C0V.S7T. , - iipital. .The Lord 'had no objection lo our Having goiu ana suver ior,our use, it was obtained honestly by bur own , Cyrus Clark, I ' .' Wr B. Hendricks. Luthur Durnhatn, Inrael J Clark, - - , cache coran. DTi4 PTlaineyj'' ' and were making such progress lo indeas was unknown elsewhere. This was an illustration of what could be He done .. throughout tbe Territory. showed how the people in the Bear Lake country, where there is plenty of. timber, might manufacture articles we need out of wood, wbereas they were now idle half the year. The United Order was for the purpose ef reforming these fol He had lies. It was nothing new. heard counsels of this kind from his boy hood, but we were slow to hearken and obey. President Youig had, deservedly, the character of being the best organizer of labor on the Amer.can continent, and his counsel we would if we would obey ' soon become independent. Skill, he areued, was wealth; and in illustration be showed what r ranee bad done id lift log tbe buiden or debt imposed upon ber ty Grmacy, through the skill of her artisans. Swiss skill bad made bwitzer land rich and famous. He strongly exhorted the Saints lo put into practice the teachings given during the confer ence, to organize branches of labor, the Bishops to provide work for the Saints in their wards; and the whole people to lift themselves pp by' honest, organ'ted industry to independence, teaching their boys and girls trades etc Ije believed that many of our youth went into bad and intemperate habits because their energies were: suffered to go to waste. Tbe Territory was full of energy, and wisdom required that it should be wisely directed for the good of the individual and the benefit of the whole community. Choir sang the anthem "Jerusalem my glorieus home." Frayer by Elder Erastus Snow. ! usury "where it would produce,1 some thing for the benefit, "of he'comroun1tyf U was contrary to the'spirit of the ena rial to hoard money'. ' After-allit was the bone and the sinew that was the real . . ! her..lITb cflpiialisVould'Vetto capitaT, but was require J to juj; it to i J Willis Boojal ft 3 T s" " John Jones, Clinton Brunson, Willfd, ' " Homer Call Ben Jenson,,.Bear Jliver City. Kasmus NeilsoD, Mantua. ELDER F. U. RICHARDS. ' WOOD'S CHAMPION & EXCEESIOR . Said many precious instructions had been ... , mparted which if received' would be of & benest to us individually and of great And other Farming Implemeuts. DaviJ Cluff, Some vaster benefit to us collectively. Ernesi Fitcher; Santaquia. " of our .brethren who had accumulated John D. Holliday,. .M: wealth felt orue of the teachings impart, Whitewater ) and Studebater Isaiah M, Ceombs, Payaon. ed to be rather hard: ; Jesus, who un Beth Tanner, ; derstood the insidious workings of the W. Paxman, American lors. evil one and the weakness of tha human Shadrrch Empey, Lehl.' heart, exclaimed. "How hardly . shall Dcmon-a- t Lvman Lr Woods. SDrinaville. who have riches enter tbe kingdom Msot Winchester they Joseph M. Thomas, Spanish Fork. . of heaven!" The people who composed " John W. Deal. this Territory had been brought here .i J. Morgan, Light Spring, Wagon, through the labors of the priesthood. ' " Horace Aleiander,' I ' Those who bad acquired riches here bad ' i WASATrll COVKTTi made it out of the people. Where then 01 AT COST I the inconsistency ot" the requirement of Dixon II. Greer, Waldsburg. .1 the servants of God, that this means hi WASHINQTOS. COUNTTi ; should be used for the benefit of the peo J. D. Alphin, Pine Valley. ., ,, pie and tbe extension of the work of W. P. Sargeant, .. Wealth was not designed lo be God? DUSESS AO TRIHIIIXCS, ' ' Miles P. Roraney, St. George. eonaumed upon our lusts, but for the NErastus W Snew, ,.( .: :! benefit of mankind, and he asked hew could tbe wealthy of our brethren ob WrBER TJOtNTT. 'lit ' tain eternal life unless their means were ';'"-t David M. Stuart, Ogden, AND counsels of to the employed according Walter Thomson, " God! ; ibe time had come when every D. II. Peery, ,.- V man, woman and child in Israel must Hana Jorgenson, Huntsville.. to the interests of the household awaken Dauiel Uawson, Harrisville. of faith and unite together to accomplish ' " Johu Thompson, Riverdalc. ; iV. the purposes of God. AU Kinda of Produce foru ard- to statement The speaker referred tbe TOO.NQ PRESIDENT: BR10UAM ed to any point at the .1 ...... ... Said if the Bishops of the several Wards of Tertulliaa in his defence of the early Shortest JS otice, in tbexe mountains ' Would hearken to Christians that thty combined together counsel, and give heed to the whisper for mutual interest and support, and by had been able to stand in tbe ings of tbe spirit, they would know how this they All orders sent to M. Thatcher wiH the of terrible persecutions they midst to go to work and organize tbe people in receite prompt attention. various branches or mechanism for self- ensured. In order to carry on this word sustenance; to store' up grain tbat it ibis same union was essential, and also principle of obedience to God and might not be sold to a disadvantage; to the Men counsels of His servants. tbe to. make pick' broomcorn raise anU silk; ' . . . . . . should H. B. Ckiwson, not enter into, We important tbe out any 10 tirato carry principled revealed, get produce mustard aeeu; Then read the toiiowing names of Elders tea; first or without' movement' enterprise, Must become self sustaining, and pro 3UPT. to go ou missions; their destt ber and make wagohs and carriageF; to whether it would be according uuce in our own iuidtf to tbe grateet appointed learning obtain and material set raw the every' nations, he said would be assigned them will of the Lord and the interest possible extent, thotie ihiiigs we need body to work i manufacturing what is to the , subsequently. of the church. He oiled inand for our own use.' No people could be policy needed see home to for.' consumption;: ' 1.? BOX KLDER COUSTT. from stances e scripture of the sad results conic great win that every child is sent to school and tney were non pro that no poor child is. left without an ed of disobedience to the counsels of God, ducing and dependent upan' other com. O'iver G. Snow, Biighsm City.,, the "United Lorenzo Soow, Jr.. rnunuiesiu Tut oMecr-oucatlen. He wanted tba cooperative and maintained that one of the higher ' 1. M was do witli to .Order the' suicidal Atvin'MchvU, Jr., stores supplied with (he. work or the principles of the kingdom waa strict away FIFTH STREM: ; , ' 'W Kli of t t e others Pierce, policy brethren and sisters, that we might etop obedience to the word 'of the Lordv . He dpeuuenee upon ' fcal plenty ui skiliollabo k'ere'aad tut J B.'F. Cummiogs, Jr.., " Concluded in iStveMh Tagr. impoiliog what we;iu raise and uaak ; : , ; " ' Ilewpers wagons; ' - ..!t ' i ! i . law-abidi- , ( , lo-ua- Mowers, I - - , ng . . . LEATHER . bed-roc- ! ' - : . s ! ? - ; - k - - . PEEBLES' ' BEUG:i: STOKE f f . i aCl-3m- v |