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Show i THE DESERET NEWS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1935. Church Department - Brigham Young Tho Man and His Work By Preston Nibley chapter si ui 18, On Monday tho Mhof Jane. President Brigham young, accom panied by John Taylor, WHford Woodruff, Franklin IX Richards, George Q. Cannon, his son, John W. and a number of other prominent brethren, started on a trip to Utah county, where they wore Joined by George A. Smith- The object of the trip was, that President Young had been requested! to assist Col.I O. H. Irish, the United States Indian agent, in making a treaty with the Indiana, by which the Indians claiming lands in Utah Territory were requested lands to the governto sell their ment, and- - remove to tho reservation in Uintah Basin. Col. Irish did not feel quite capable of going ahead with these negotiations withoutJ the assistance of President Young In writing about this trip jto bis counselor, Daniel H. WelUrdn Engloth. land, j under date as follows: President Young relates Tho ludlans had --been gathered froth all parts to tho Indian farm at Spanish Fork. On the way down we met with the Saints at Spring--' vilie. The next day we mat the Indians at the farm, and after speechifying on the part of the Indians and ths agent, and some remarks by myself, the reluctant-, which they evinced against-sell.b- g their lands was removed. We met the same evening with the Saints at Paysort. The next dsy wo repaired again to the farm, and after the treaty was signed by the chiefs, we wont to Spanish Fork and met with the people la their bow meeting house at that place. For Two Days ."The next j, day w went to Sprlngvilie and met with the Saints there again, and then return d to The next day, the 16th Payeon. Inst,, our meeting commenced at that place, and was continued for two days The people turned out In Barge numbers and the meetings were vetv txeeiient, The four c! otrs and the Salt Creek band, which wore present, added much to Ih interest and pleasure of tho tn Minus We returned to the city on the ISih tnt knit then, going more into detail about the treaty with the Indians. ho continues: arranging this treaty with theyinIndiana, the Influence which leanthe Lord has given me as themini-testeer of his people, was plainly 1 he Indians had an idea, of thiir lands, that If they disposed me would have to leave them niso, arid this they did not wish as they alk-adthe bona ldoked upon fide owneys Of the land, and they wished their children to grow up to. live with ours, and themselves with tbs as tlney had done. They to entertain could not be Induced for- ft mono nt the idea of sdUng them, their lands, until I spoke to And told them my wishes, when all boro vanished. They opposition testimony to our treatment Irish Colonel told They Of them. ho In nil these transactions cormy counsel ftnd dially desired -- that the afrent who bad kw-aWwMgWHiy-- - Ji r, . w 4 km" "Tl lull L A. 018 II IF I k' A uns d. v tm - been hero before him, hod two tongues, two faces and two hearts: but that I had always spotccn in to one way. and with one tongue them, and had never deceived them The superintendent received evi.lvn e, if he needed any. to convince him, that our humane and Ft Old Salt Lake House, where Vice, President Schuyler Col lax and party stayed during Uielr visit hi Salt 1a he City in 1863. .'J rled ,f On tho ITfh. On Friand beauty of our city andthe fruitsfatherly treatment of'thi Indian of pur Industry, which tAre every- , day Oho 6th last, ! July) wo Again had had its effect, and given ' us 4 atartod south on a preaching tour) -- ' where visible." Justly grounded influence." ! , r on tho 7 th and th ws hold a A Pm Picture A it Dibtiugufcstied Visitors Samuel Bowles, in his book,, two days meeting at Provo; on tha ItJpon hi return, to Salt "Across the Continent" published 1th we met at Santa Quin; on tha City on Monday the ltth of later la the year 1S65 gives a loth wo held meeting with the President Young learned that sevOf President Young, folks at Moroni, Sanpete County; pen pioture Hoi is A very hale end eral distinguished visitors ha,d are hearty ) on tho 11th and 11th, held a two rived during his absence, who wore looking man, young for sixty-fou- r, days meeting. st Mt. Pleasant; sf- -i to interview! him.. a anxiously waiting with eyo, cold and ungray light forwards held meetings at Spring-tow-n In the some letter as the above to t certain, a mouth and Chin beand Fort Ephraim, and On Daniel HI Wells he states: j We A great and determined , ths 14th traying and 16th, held a two Willi" Perhaps President found Hon. Schuyler Colfax, speak- Young , days mooting at Month wo repa of the House of Representative i wat Justified Irt being "cold and turned home on tho 18th Inst. Dur- bfc the united Stalest Lieut. Gov, those strangers. Ho to uncertain" this last ing trip we mot with Bros of Illinois, and Messrs. Rich- had endured enough abuse and the faints on 18 different oeen- e lardson and Howies of the New York In his make to .calumny alone, and preached a very great I h n him cautious towards newspaper and - the Springfield Tf number of dtocourses, and in every : men who cam to Sait Lk City ClSIass Republican, ip the iky" instance the Spirit of thO Lord a were inaklitg These gentemen tolvrile up thali the Mormons, was poured out upon the speaker and piMtlcnlarly himself. Nsu re Jinn ft meof the continent ths people, and ws all rejoicand and Interest for the purpose Prtsidbnt On June Sunday. ed together..,. education, Speaker Colfax, especongio-gatib- u a addressed Timing, large "At n4 previous time have X cially being desirous of - gaining of balnts in thy Bowery, ever felt Snore calm, composed and knowledge of the western- portion vtolfjors the distinguished had, and, ha felt which at ease respecting the schemes of of tho country piftin .in Ibis audience He Woe our enemies and their success, than need of in his work as There greatly in officer spoken in his languagt.r X of House of the do at the present.,.. can hot be found a people ubd presiding Representatives Colfax Was a "This la tlio Courser th fade of the whole arth " ho man, fotty.tvVo In young, ambitious said, "who are more perfect "We have cultivates the earth, years of age soon to become give the of belief the and practice raised our fiOcks and horde, do- president of the United States unthan pro Gospel of- Jesus Chi-toof the couneloped i lie rcourc . thp der President I'. 3 Grant. Saints, and thpre try, established settle menu, bUIR- -. On the afternoon of June 14th ' .exists no people who are more we cities, pumuedj our labors a been Ik ore was ah interview hetw-eeasily govei md- - Wo have have seen proper, and worshipped Colfax and Pi esidentj from many nations, and gathered speaker which our And God Jived Our religion as Howies descrih speak many languages; V hivo Young, without lift or any Hindrance of Ha pleasant, generous. been ruled bv different national gossiping any conewquence thus far in fhesa Tho Itieai two hours and educated in different re--,. long JtUing moifhtatnn, despite of fill their plot.-tiptesl-dgnl .n the llgloqs. yet we dwelt together complimented speaker and threatening The gladdenox the appearance of the eft y Utah under one government, being raya of the sun, tho fertilising , lieve in the same God, land worAnd this sentiment was voiced hy and snows, ths rains in same crystal his to him pathe Way, and Mr. Bowhs in a letter ship stream from the mountains, sod wo are all on in Christ Jesus,,, of which isw dll per a piiiagt opail vttrled the and beneficent It Jt tho message whl the Lord follows, ftuiey great worldly erations of the seasons, have all , Is sending among the nations lias piesided Over their is, Bra-' our been experienced bjf ua since rejected by thorn they will c (lenient and organisation: there foddence here, to at goodly an and tali and cease 'to evict. have betri tact and statesmanship i extent a though we had not an I Tlie set Unto has com for tho Jn the leidera there have beep e world or never had Lord to favor JKIon, be Is sending enemy tie try. fiusulity and Integilty a a menace hurled at ug: and why not his (servants to the utteripost psirts I ha people, or one could wh of the earth td declare the truh should not enjoy thorn, and such progress. ut H wealth, to the tabs hi mat thereof, of inddstiy thank our jFather and God for their -iaMch varied triumph wh(ch ho aa , they can receive or reject, and bestowal J Every promise he has and Ingenuity and endurance .. i damned be or saved themselves." made us has been and wiU be ful- - , (here prison!. I president Young further filled. It to tho privilege of ths TIms Kingdom Or Nothing H. Gmir visit to Daniel of wicked to threaten 'the people andr "To me, it la the Kingdom as follows: "Our eltlxens God or upon the earth. Kingdom of God, If taey so wish, ,r .y eIs paid them every attention, " Wuhout nothing Jhave H I would not give a farand receive' the punishment which i C'te land they have expressed great such a connso hrins and It J tho glory, presthing for the wealth, world alt and the of 'gratification sat the kindness they pdwer prlvllmre of the Saints to be peacetige have received, and delight at the ful and happy, aw enjoy combined, for like the dew upon every ts it aod tua gras, passeth away blemtng they can obtain, without lot flower the like toast In disturbed by any forgotten, pd the being the grass, tt witheretU and is not. of the- - demonstrations of the unDeath levels the most powerful is the course for us This godly ' monarch with the poorest starv; to take ing mendicant, and both must , Thus President Young beautiful- stand before the Judgment seat of ly expresses his faijlh, and outlinca Christ to Answer for two deeds with great wtodom the path for dons id the body." tho Paint to follow. What he On Monday, June !th. Speaker wrote an, 4hts IlOi of July. 163, hi their resumed Colfax and party stands With equal truth today, Alt by overland Journey westward has been provided for the enjoyagain atage. They were to return ment and happiness of the FaithIn four years and pay A second t ful. Visit to (he City and Tevirtory. Wolls 11 Daniel to was on this trip south that an It Writing July occurred again, under data of Interesting, clrrumntunec lu President Young continues which President Young relates to , narrative: t hi son, Brigham Young. J un, with some detail In a letter tinder date "Singe my taed to you myself and tho brethren who psually aocom , of August kind. The young man pang mo, made A trip to Nephi, was on a mission in England new meeting and dedicated 4h A Promise Dilfillnl house. ,Wo Iheld A two days meetTn Ban Pete county, during ouf also meetings visit bolding there, ing there, when there was aa' on At oevoral of tho ooUlementa anxiety manifested by the presling our way going add returning. Wo on tho Hot of JopAf (Continued on Page Six) ieff the . j , i 1 , S , t , v , life-tim- -- Ith -- - t, ng Ih I , wlt-Jhe- ss ( ttk. -- -- e-- ty s- - CD J -l J |
