[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 22d { } There are certain days of my life which contain events of marked interest to me And my posterity An account of which I record in my Journals. These events Are in fulfillment of Ancient or modern Prophecy & revelation from God. This day was one of them.
When Joseph Smith sen The first Patriarch in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints laid his hands upon my head to give me my Patriarchal blessings He said I should have my Father & Houshold standing with me in the covenant of the Gospel And that I should have power to bring them into the kingdom. I afterwards visited my Fathers Household preached the Gospel to them And Baptized My father, step Mother, sister & every member of His household & several other relatives.
Also Phebe W Woodruff who[se] Maiden name was Phebe W. Carter before her Marriage Also recieved A promise that she should have her Father & Household with her in the New & Everlasting Covenant. Her Mother was baptized before her death. Two of her sisters have been baptized Her brothers are now vary friendly, And this day I walked through the City of Boston with my wife's Father which is my Father in Law Ezra Carter Sen & Calvin Foss his Grand son. We went through the ship Areatus in which Calvin Foss is going to Calafornia. We visited the common And many parts of Boston.
We then returned home And Had A meeting at My own Hired house. I opened by prayers Br J C Little Addressed the meeting And Wm Page spoke A few moments. I then Arose And addressed my friends for an hour in great plainness And expressed my feelings to them in Great plainness.
At the Close of the Meeting I led my father in Law Ezra Carter sen. with two others down into the sea And Baptized them. Mrs Woodruff accompanied her Father to the water And Back again. We both felt to rejoice that the words of the old Patriarch was fulfilling upon our heads. Father Ezra Carter sen was 76 Seventy six years and 3 three days old this day that I baptized him. I have now baptized my Father Woodruff & Father in law Carter. This is a great Consolation to my Soul.
Father Ezra Carter sen was the son of Ezra Carter 84 years old, who was the son of Daniel Carter who was the son of Ezekiel Carter. His Mothers Name was Phebe Whitemore the Daughter of Elias Whitemore. Father Carter has been vary friendly from the time he first herd the gospel. He has always entertained all the saints that called upon him. + *
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 21, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Wed Thurs & Frid March 21 22 & 23 1849. Went after a load of wood to the Dry-Cotton-Wood-Creek and returned home at two oclock & went after another load to Mill Creek & camp at the mouth of the Cañon.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 21, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 21st A tedious rain storm to day which is dangerous for the mariner. Some ships will probably be lost to day.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 20, 1849
[Nauvoo Temple] The Quincy Whig reported that 281 Icarian emigrants had docked at the city wharf on their way up river to Nauvoo. The Icarians moved into Nauvoo shortly thereafter.
[source: Brown, Lisle (compiler), Chronology of the Construction, Destruction and Reconstruction of the Nauvoo Temple]
[source: Brown, Lisle (compiler), Chronology of the Construction, Destruction and Reconstruction of the Nauvoo Temple]
Mormon History, Mar 20, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Tuesday March 20th 1849. Ground covered with snow & cold weather[.] I was at home all day preparing to to the Cañon to work tomorrow.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 20, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 20th I recieved three letters from W. I. Appleby from Hempstead L L & Sarah B. Foss. I wrote one to W. I. Appleby. I recieved the New York weekly Herald And other papers And learn the thrones of Europe Are still falling. Two ships have lately been wrecked one [on] our Coast one at Cape Cod on purpose to save the insurance which was much more than the Ship was worth. The Captain & crew of the ship Franklin were drowned in trying to reach shore after He had destroyed the ship & papers were found in the pockets of the Captain showing the loss of the ship was by agreement of the owners one of which is under trial for the same.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 19, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Monday March 19th 1849. pleasant weather in the fore part of the day then N. wind & snowed. I went on the Mountain immediately over the Hot Spring North of the city.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 19, 1849
William Smith: Began ordaining apostles 19 Mar. 1849
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
Mormon History, Mar 19, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 19th I parted with the saints And took the stage at west Harwick And rode 20 miles then took rail road & went to Boston. My Company in the stage & mostly in the Cars was sailors Mates & Captains on their way to Boston & New York to take ships & go to sea mostly to Calafornia. /65./ One Captain was vary sorrowful in consequence of having to leave his family so long. Was about on the point of Giving it up & going home the last I saw of him.
Cape Cod is A plesant place for A summer residence. They have A sea breeze from evry point of compass, plenty of fishing on evry hand. The soil most altogether sand, upland pitch & white pine low land cedar. What crops are raised is mostly done by dressing the land with fish. Distance of the day 75 m.
On my return home I found My Father in haw Ezra Carter Sen. At my house. It was the first time He had ever had an opportunity of paying us A visit. Calvin Foss was also still there.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Cape Cod is A plesant place for A summer residence. They have A sea breeze from evry point of compass, plenty of fishing on evry hand. The soil most altogether sand, upland pitch & white pine low land cedar. What crops are raised is mostly done by dressing the land with fish. Distance of the day 75 m.
On my return home I found My Father in haw Ezra Carter Sen. At my house. It was the first time He had ever had an opportunity of paying us A visit. Calvin Foss was also still there.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 18, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Sunday March 18th 1849. The weather had the appearance of being foul this morning but the day proved to be tolerable good except a hard South wind.
There was a meeting as usual. C. C. Rich spoke & was followed by John Taylor who in the course of his remarks deprecated the practice of swearing & called on all who would agree to flog any one whom they heard to swear to raise their hands whereupon many did while many did not vote either way. I suppose they rightly considered that it would be rather a fast way of getting into business. This was my feelings.
I was quite unwell all day.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
There was a meeting as usual. C. C. Rich spoke & was followed by John Taylor who in the course of his remarks deprecated the practice of swearing & called on all who would agree to flog any one whom they heard to swear to raise their hands whereupon many did while many did not vote either way. I suppose they rightly considered that it would be rather a fast way of getting into business. This was my feelings.
I was quite unwell all day.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 18, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 18 Sunday I met with a large Congregation of the inhabitants of the cape, Saints, captains, Sailors, fisherman, Christians & infidels. I preached to the people in the forenoon, afternoon, & Evening. I dismissed the Congregation at 9 oclok then held A Church meeting untill midnight. I organized the Church with 21 members. Appointed Nathaniel Eldridge an presiding Elder And Horace Humphry & Thomas [.] Eldridge his councellors. I baptized & confirmed one. I Administered unto 2 that were sick. I retired to rest at 1 oclock Having held 4 meetings through the day And night. I found the Body of the Church badly broaken to peaces through the wicked Conduct of A Mr Russell. This is the first time I have ever visited the cape.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 17, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Saturday March 17th 1849. Fine clear & warm day. The snow melted fast & the mud dried making the roads quite comfortable.
I & Blackwell explored the mountains immediately over looking the Hot & Warm Springs North of the city. We went to the highest Peaks which were deeply covered with snow yet Found timber in the small Cañons but could not find means to get them out so deep are they in the hollows. We came home about two oclock P. M. very tired.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
I & Blackwell explored the mountains immediately over looking the Hot & Warm Springs North of the city. We went to the highest Peaks which were deeply covered with snow yet Found timber in the small Cañons but could not find means to get them out so deep are they in the hollows. We came home about two oclock P. M. very tired.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 17, 1849
Brigham Young instructs Council of Fifty regarding two imprisoned men: "He would show them he was not afraid to take their Head but do as you please with them." Council allows them to live.
[source: On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com, based on Michael Quinn's Mormon Hierarchy vols 1 & 2]
[source: On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com, based on Michael Quinn's Mormon Hierarchy vols 1 & 2]
Mormon History, Mar 17, 1849
[Council of Fifty Members] Richards, Franklin D. (1821-1899). Admitted 17 March 1849.
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, Council of Fifty Members, 1844-1945, BYU Studies 20, #2 (1980)]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, Council of Fifty Members, 1844-1945, BYU Studies 20, #2 (1980)]
Mormon History, Mar 17, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 17th I took Carriage. Rode 7 miles with 7 passengers. Broke the carriage down but landed at Br Nathanial Eldridge House & spent the day. And preached at his house at night. Had the spirit of the Lord And A good time. 7 m.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 16, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 16th I parted with Br Little & my family & took A packet chatham And left at 6 oclok PM. Sailed through the night & landed at the Break water 7 miles North of South Dennis at 5 oclok in the Morning. I was sea sick through the night. I was unwell in the morning. Distance of the watter Conveyance 66 miles.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 15, 1849 (Thursday)
John Van Cott sold a peck of potatoes for $5 in G.S.L. City, which was considered cheap.
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
Mormon History, Mar 15, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15th I wrote 3 letters one to Capt Joseph Russell one to Wm. Maxfield one to John Druce. I spent the evening with Br Little, Bird & Calvin Foss.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 14, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Wed Thurs & Frid March 14 15 & 16th 1849. Weather continued as usual with a little rain & much mud. Bad walking. I am still lying on my oars. Almost ready to take the "Blues" & not very well[.] How long shall we yet wait for weather fit to work in?
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 14, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 14th I Also recieved A present from Br Cannon of two Deguritype likenesses of myself wife & three Children in A family groupe.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 13, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Tuesday March 13th 1849. Cold & sually snows makes up the variety of weather yet, while the mountain sides & valley are again covered with snow as in the winter. I was at home and around as usual now days.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 13, 1849
Apostle George A. Smith writes sixteen-year-old Joseph Smith III, asking him to come to Utah, with or without his mother.
[source: On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com, based on Michael Quinn's Mormon Hierarchy vols 1 & 2]
[source: On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com, based on Michael Quinn's Mormon Hierarchy vols 1 & 2]
Mormon History, Mar 13, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] + * * * March 13th 1849 I this day Called upon Francis N Mitchell stone seal engraver, Die sinker &c, 15 Tremont Row, Boston, And searched A record entitled General Armoury of England By John Burnard Burke Heraldry (to find my coat of Arms which I found to be the following):
Woodroffe or Woodruff Lord Mayor of London 1579 Poyle Co. Surrey. G U on a chev ar, Crest a Dexter or three Bucks heads erased sa a Cheil perfess nebulee, sa and ar crest - A Dexter arm embowed Hab-ited with leaves vert holding in the hand a branch of Honeysuckle all ppr.
Woodroffe Paly of six gu and ar a bend gobo-nated az and or Crest A Demi PPr (Ludy) vested ar, Holding in the Dexter hand a Civic Crown or.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Woodroffe or Woodruff Lord Mayor of London 1579 Poyle Co. Surrey. G U on a chev ar, Crest a Dexter or three Bucks heads erased sa a Cheil perfess nebulee, sa and ar crest - A Dexter arm embowed Hab-ited with leaves vert holding in the hand a branch of Honeysuckle all ppr.
Woodroffe Paly of six gu and ar a bend gobo-nated az and or Crest A Demi PPr (Ludy) vested ar, Holding in the Dexter hand a Civic Crown or.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 12, 1849 (Monday)
The ship Emblem sailed from Liverpool, England, with about one hundred Saints, under the direction of Robert Deans, bound for G.S.L. Valley.
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
Mormon History, Mar 12, 1849 (Monday)
An election took place for officers of the provisional government of the State of Deseret. Brigham Young was chosen governor; Willard Richards, secretary; Newel K. Whitney, treasurer; Heber C. Kimball, chief judge; John Taylor and Newel K. Whitney, associate judges; Daniel H. Wells, attorney general; Horace S. Eldredge, marshal; Albert Carrington, assessor and collector of taxes; Joseph L. Heywood, surveyor of highways. Magistrates were also appointed for the several Wards.
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
Mormon History, Mar 12, 1849
Newel Kimball Whitney: Elected justice of peace 12 March 1849. Bishop of Salt Lake Eighteenth Ward.
[source: Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
[source: Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
Mormon History, Mar 12, 1849
John Taylor: Elected associate judge of provisional State of Deseret 12 March 1849.
[source: Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
[source: Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
Mormon History, Mar 12, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Monday March 12th 1849. Today was our first political election which commenced at 10 oclock a. m. A large assemblage of men convened when many subjects were discussed and among the rest was the subject of Ira E West who had been tried by the H. C. & cut off from the church & fined 100 dollars for lying, stealing & swindling &c and afterward had attempted to run away & was now in chains.
He was here offered for sale to any one who would pay his debts & take him untill he could work it out. No one however took him & awhile the prospect was fair for him to loose his head. His brother C. West took him at last, I believe
The day was snowy squalls & cold & unpleasant & muddy. There was 655 votes polled for the following offices to wit
Brigham Young for Govonor H. S. Eldrege, Marshal.
Willard Richards for Secratary D. H. Wells, Aterney General.
H. C. Kimball Chief Justice N. K. Whitney Treasurer
N. K. Whitney ) associate A. Carrington assessor & collector
John Taylor ) justices. Jos L. Haywood Supervisor Roads.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
He was here offered for sale to any one who would pay his debts & take him untill he could work it out. No one however took him & awhile the prospect was fair for him to loose his head. His brother C. West took him at last, I believe
The day was snowy squalls & cold & unpleasant & muddy. There was 655 votes polled for the following offices to wit
Brigham Young for Govonor H. S. Eldrege, Marshal.
Willard Richards for Secratary D. H. Wells, Aterney General.
H. C. Kimball Chief Justice N. K. Whitney Treasurer
N. K. Whitney ) associate A. Carrington assessor & collector
John Taylor ) justices. Jos L. Haywood Supervisor Roads.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 12, 1849
Disregarding the newly created Constitution of the State of Deseret, the Council of Fifty holds elections with a slate of unopposed candidates. The Church paper the MILLENIAL STAR reports: "The Election Came off to day and resulted in the unanimous choice of Brigham Young as Governor, Willard Richards Secretary, N[ewell] K. Whitney Treasurer, H[eber] C Kimball Chief Justice, John Tailor and N[ewell] K. Whitney Associate Judges, Daniel H. Wells Attorney General Horace Eldridge Marshall, Albert Carrington Assessor and Collector Joseph L Heywood surveyor of Highways And the Bishops of the several wards as magistrates."
[source: On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com, based on Michael Quinn's Mormon Hierarchy vols 1 & 2]
[source: On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com, based on Michael Quinn's Mormon Hierarchy vols 1 & 2]
Mormon History, Mar 12, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 12th I spent the day at home writing. Elder Little spent the night with me. We conversed untill midnight & returned to rest.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 11, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Sunday March 11th 1849. S. wind & cloudy & then snowed and quite disagreeable & muddy. At home. The 13 women & children which we left after Indian fight has arrived here prefering to abide with us it seems rathur than to live with the Utahs on the Provo.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 11, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 11th Sunday I recieved A visit from Br Joseph Crapo, Little, Whipple & we all attended Meeting At Br Birds. Had A full house & good time. Br Whipple Addressed the meeting And spoke well. Was followed by Br Little who spoke in the spirit of God much to our Edifycation. I followed And spoke upon A variety of subjects. We partook of the sacrament & Closed the meeting. Br Crapo & Bird spent the Evening with me. Calvin Rhoda & Phebe Foss Also spent the with us the last sabbath Evening that Calvin will spend with his friends for a long time As he will sail for Calafornia this week.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 10, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Saturday March 10th 1849. Weather as usual snowy. At home.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 10, 1849
[Council of Fifty Members] Snow, Lorenzo (1814-1901). Admitted 10 March 1849.
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, Council of Fifty Members, 1844-1945, BYU Studies 20, #2 (1980)]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, Council of Fifty Members, 1844-1945, BYU Studies 20, #2 (1980)]
Mormon History, Mar 10, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 10th I recieved 3 letters to day one from Br & Sister Luther Scammans one from W. I. Appleby one from Br John Druce Haverstraw N.y. I also recieved the Herald N york weekly. It contained the Closing & breaking up of Congress which was A disgraceful scene. The member got drunk, fought, knocked each other down had bloody noses cursed damned &c which shows the state the Government is runing into. Elders J. C. Little & Whipple called upon me & spent the evening. I had a good time with them.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 9, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Friday March 9th 1849. We have a new snow this morning about three inches deep. At home all day. Quite snowy.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 9, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 9th I went into Boston with Calvin And assisted him in getting his Calafornia outfit And returned home.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 8, 1849 (Thursday)
A convention, which was held for three days, convened in G.S.L. City. Before its adjournment a State constitution for the proposed State of Deseret was adopted. Almon W. Babbitt was soon after sent as delegate to Congress, with a petition asking for admission into the Union.
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
Mormon History, Mar 8, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Thursday March 8th 1849. Not well all day. Cloudy and cold[.] Hard snow storm in the evening and night.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 8, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 8th I went into Boston with Mrs Woodruff Br & sister Page. Called at Br Barnes then upon Br Cannon 123 Washington street. We met Calvin I Foss in the Streets. He went home with us.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 08, 1849
A constitutional convention opens in Salt Lake City, and a constitution for the proposed state of Deseret is adopted.
[source: The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com]
[source: The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com]
Mormon History, Mar 7, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Wednesday March 7th 1849. Was around home & went to a meeting of the 13 Ward which I belonged to[.] It was there agreed in order to save labor that the Ward be fenced in to one field.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 7, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 7th I spent the day writing.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 6, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Tuesday March 6th 1849. We started for home in good time this morning & on our way we took Curtis Purbelo a prisoner who we learned had been persuading some indians to kill our cattle but nothing was done with him. after we came in to the City.
We arrived in the City about 2 oclock P. M. and were all discharged by the Col after he had given an account of our expedition to a large company who had geathered together when we came in. Amen.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
We arrived in the City about 2 oclock P. M. and were all discharged by the Col after he had given an account of our expedition to a large company who had geathered together when we came in. Amen.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 6, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 6th I wrote two letters one to James Ferguson & one to John Benbow Also one to Mr Good-yier. Recieved [one] from Br McKenzie.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 5, 1849 (Monday)
The ship Hartley sailed from Liverpool, England, with 220 Saints bound for G.S.L. Valley, under the direction of W. Hulme. It arrived at New Orleans April 28th.
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
Mormon History, Mar 5, 1849
1st petition for statehood as the State of Deseret
State of Deseret is formed. The petition was rejected by Congress in 1850. The state boundaries were too large and most of that large area was unoccupied at that time. ("A Constitution for Utah", Stanley S. Ivins, Utah Historical Quarterly Volume 25 1957 p. 95. See also Quinn Origins p 747 )
[source: Tungate, Mel, Mormon Polygamy, http://www.tungate.com/polygamy.htm]
State of Deseret is formed. The petition was rejected by Congress in 1850. The state boundaries were too large and most of that large area was unoccupied at that time. ("A Constitution for Utah", Stanley S. Ivins, Utah Historical Quarterly Volume 25 1957 p. 95. See also Quinn Origins p 747 )
[source: Tungate, Mel, Mormon Polygamy, http://www.tungate.com/polygamy.htm]
Mormon History, Mar 5, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Monday March 5th 1849. At the dawn of day our company was divided into 4 parties the better to surround the camp of Indians. I first started with a party to close in on the farthest side of them to prevent them from escaping to the mountains while another party under A. Williams marched into the mouth of the Cañon to keep them from escaping in that direction. Judson Stoddard with a few horsemen formed below on the creek to be ready to pursue them in case they attempted to escape into the valley while the fourth party under D. B. Huntington marched directly to their camp.
They discovered us about the time we had fairley surrounded them while it was yet twilight & attempted to escape in several different directions but found themselves surrounded whereupon they commenced a long & loud speech which I afterwards learned only consisted in telling us to go away or they would fire upon us while our interpreters also told them that we desired to see them and wished them to come out.
The Utah who was along with us also tried to persuade them to come out but all to no purpose.
Some time was spent in this way while they steadily refused to give up threatning all the time to fire upon us if we did not leave & when finding we were determined to have them the gave the war hoop & fired 3 guns upon. We also now fired in return. The battle now commenced in good earnest and in a few moments one of the Indians was killed and several wounded.
They soon took shelter in the creek which had perpendicular banks about 4 feet high thickly set with willow which so completely shielded them that we could not see them only when they raised up to shoot at us. We were about two hours engaged with them.
They fought with the most determined resolution to die rather than yield as they could often be heard to encourage each other.
Sometimes they would connence to sing as if they were gambling as a token of defiance to us.some 5 or 6 times during the engagement we ceased firing and both our interperters & the Utah tryed to persuade them to come out also to send out their women & children that they might be spared if they would not yield but all to no effect.
Some of the Squaws were at length found couch in the water under the thick brush & were induced to come out. They were in a most deplorable situation. Having been in the water about an hour & a half, they were nearley froze. We kindled up a fire for them which rendered them more comfortable.
By sending these back we soon prevailed on the rest to come out also and soon 13 women & children came out, among the rest a lad about sixteen gave up. He had fought manfully during the engagement.
Two of the women were wounded on the head with stones which we had thrown into the brush to ascertain where they were hid. Soon after they gave up we succeeded in killing two more men leaving only one more who immediately broke through the brush and tryed to escape to the Utah who was on the hill looking on. He was killed however before he ran far
Thus ended the battle without one of our men even being hurt although they shot hundreds of arrows at ussometimes at only a few yards distance.
Our men were perfectly calm and deliberate all the time and did not fire at random as is so common on such occasions[.] There was no time during the whole engagement when the men could not be easily controled so much so that the wants of the prisoners were attended as well as circumstances would admit
As soon as they gave up they asked leave to start immediately to the city and insisted on it not being willing to go to the their tribe.
This little band had seperated themselves from the rest because they were determined to live by stealing from the whites while the rest were friendly and would not suffer it. They had for some time been very insolent and some of them had even shot at some of the whites. I suppose that the women were afraid of the Utahs.
We found 13 beef hides in their camp some of them were recognized.
We now returned to our camp where we found Little chief and several Indians. He said we had done right although he felt like he could cry when he saw what a bad end these men had come to by their dishonesty. He also said we did wrong in not killing the lad for he would kill a white man yet for revenge.
After taking a little breakfast & feeding & giving some presents to the Indians started for home. The Col and a few men went by the battle ground to leave some word with the squaws but found they had fled and took three of their dead up the Cañon.
We all now marched for home & baited our horses & took dinner at our former encampment on American Creek after which we proceeded to Orr & Wests Herd and staid all night
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
They discovered us about the time we had fairley surrounded them while it was yet twilight & attempted to escape in several different directions but found themselves surrounded whereupon they commenced a long & loud speech which I afterwards learned only consisted in telling us to go away or they would fire upon us while our interpreters also told them that we desired to see them and wished them to come out.
The Utah who was along with us also tried to persuade them to come out but all to no purpose.
Some time was spent in this way while they steadily refused to give up threatning all the time to fire upon us if we did not leave & when finding we were determined to have them the gave the war hoop & fired 3 guns upon. We also now fired in return. The battle now commenced in good earnest and in a few moments one of the Indians was killed and several wounded.
They soon took shelter in the creek which had perpendicular banks about 4 feet high thickly set with willow which so completely shielded them that we could not see them only when they raised up to shoot at us. We were about two hours engaged with them.
They fought with the most determined resolution to die rather than yield as they could often be heard to encourage each other.
Sometimes they would connence to sing as if they were gambling as a token of defiance to us.some 5 or 6 times during the engagement we ceased firing and both our interperters & the Utah tryed to persuade them to come out also to send out their women & children that they might be spared if they would not yield but all to no effect.
Some of the Squaws were at length found couch in the water under the thick brush & were induced to come out. They were in a most deplorable situation. Having been in the water about an hour & a half, they were nearley froze. We kindled up a fire for them which rendered them more comfortable.
By sending these back we soon prevailed on the rest to come out also and soon 13 women & children came out, among the rest a lad about sixteen gave up. He had fought manfully during the engagement.
Two of the women were wounded on the head with stones which we had thrown into the brush to ascertain where they were hid. Soon after they gave up we succeeded in killing two more men leaving only one more who immediately broke through the brush and tryed to escape to the Utah who was on the hill looking on. He was killed however before he ran far
Thus ended the battle without one of our men even being hurt although they shot hundreds of arrows at ussometimes at only a few yards distance.
Our men were perfectly calm and deliberate all the time and did not fire at random as is so common on such occasions[.] There was no time during the whole engagement when the men could not be easily controled so much so that the wants of the prisoners were attended as well as circumstances would admit
As soon as they gave up they asked leave to start immediately to the city and insisted on it not being willing to go to the their tribe.
This little band had seperated themselves from the rest because they were determined to live by stealing from the whites while the rest were friendly and would not suffer it. They had for some time been very insolent and some of them had even shot at some of the whites. I suppose that the women were afraid of the Utahs.
We found 13 beef hides in their camp some of them were recognized.
We now returned to our camp where we found Little chief and several Indians. He said we had done right although he felt like he could cry when he saw what a bad end these men had come to by their dishonesty. He also said we did wrong in not killing the lad for he would kill a white man yet for revenge.
After taking a little breakfast & feeding & giving some presents to the Indians started for home. The Col and a few men went by the battle ground to leave some word with the squaws but found they had fled and took three of their dead up the Cañon.
We all now marched for home & baited our horses & took dinner at our former encampment on American Creek after which we proceeded to Orr & Wests Herd and staid all night
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 5, 1849
Organization of theocratic State of Deseret, which is denied statehood in 1850.
Mormon History, Mar 5, 1849
A provisional State of Deseret was established and appeals were made to the federal government for self-government.
[source: Church News: Historical Chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58765/Historical-chronology-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints.html]
[source: Church News: Historical Chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58765/Historical-chronology-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints.html]
Mormon History, Mar 5, 1849
Zachary Taylor becomes U.S. President.
[source: Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology, Rev 01 Volume 01" http://bit.ly/tiddchron]
[source: Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology, Rev 01 Volume 01" http://bit.ly/tiddchron]
Mormon History, Mar 5, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 5th President Taylor takes his seat to day. I sent 13 school Books + By Br Haven to President Young & Council for their exhamination. I mailed Br Pratts letter & paid postage.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 05, 1849
A constitutional convention meets in Salt Lake City, where a constitution for the proposed state of Deseret is adopted. However, the U.S. Congress, in the famous Compromise of 1850, makes Utah a territory instead of a state, denying the Saints local home rule and leading to a nearly fifty-year struggle for statehood.
[source: The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com]
[source: The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com]
Mormon History, Mar 4, 1849
[Utah War] In SLC a committee was appointed to draft a constitution in hopes that Congress would create a Mormon state.
[source: Hale, Van, Mormon Miscellaneous, Utah War Chronology, http://www.mormonmiscellaneous.com/utahwar/id2.html]
[source: Hale, Van, Mormon Miscellaneous, Utah War Chronology, http://www.mormonmiscellaneous.com/utahwar/id2.html]
Mormon History, Mar 4, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Sunday March 4th 1849. This morning we had in addition to our usual amount of bedclothes a blanket of snow some two inches deep;But the morning was pleasant[.] All seemed refreshed except my-self being afflicted with a severe attact of the sick head ache & scarcely able to set up[.] It was in great pain & distress that I could traval.
We had an earley start and traveled South to the Provo, a fine large stream & well timbered on the valley. This is a beautiful farming country.
Here we found the Utahs, who were friendly who had been notified of our reproach by D. B. Huntington & B. Ward, who had been sent on earley this morning for that purpose. They recieved us friendly but were much excited being evidently afraid of us.
After spending an hour or so with them & learning what we could respecting those we were in pursuit of & also explaining the object of our visit we traveled on Little Chief accompanied us about three miles up the Provo where we encamped for the night[.] The Little Chief then returned home promising to send his sons this evening to pilot us to the camp of those we were in the pursuit of who came accordingly about one hour after dark. They were in favor of attacting them to night least some one might be friendly enough to give them word. They declared that if we did go to night that they would go themselves.
We all concluded to go forthwith according tot heir plan & so we was soon on the move again, travelling up the provo[.] The night was clear & a bright moon shone beautifully as we travelled along.
After following up the Provo to the foot of the mountains we ascended the high bench lands travelling North several miles when the Indians thought we had best leave our animals in a cedar grove on the mountain side and a detachment go on foot to make the attact. Accordingly the Col chose out ten men with one of the Indians and was soon on our march again leaving the animals &c here.
We travelled some six miles over the spurs of the mountains high above the bench land & found their fires in the first creek North of the Provo.
It was deemed best by the party now to fall back some distance and send for the rest of the company to join us.
Accordingly two men were sent back for them while we kindled small fires to keep from freezing. About two hours before day the rear came up.
Our Indian pilot, when he saw the fires of those we sought, his heart failed & he wished to go back saying he did not want to see them die but at the same time desired us to kill them. He was willing to stay when he learned that we would not require him to fight.
All things being ready now we only waited the dawn of day to attact them.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
We had an earley start and traveled South to the Provo, a fine large stream & well timbered on the valley. This is a beautiful farming country.
Here we found the Utahs, who were friendly who had been notified of our reproach by D. B. Huntington & B. Ward, who had been sent on earley this morning for that purpose. They recieved us friendly but were much excited being evidently afraid of us.
After spending an hour or so with them & learning what we could respecting those we were in pursuit of & also explaining the object of our visit we traveled on Little Chief accompanied us about three miles up the Provo where we encamped for the night[.] The Little Chief then returned home promising to send his sons this evening to pilot us to the camp of those we were in the pursuit of who came accordingly about one hour after dark. They were in favor of attacting them to night least some one might be friendly enough to give them word. They declared that if we did go to night that they would go themselves.
We all concluded to go forthwith according tot heir plan & so we was soon on the move again, travelling up the provo[.] The night was clear & a bright moon shone beautifully as we travelled along.
After following up the Provo to the foot of the mountains we ascended the high bench lands travelling North several miles when the Indians thought we had best leave our animals in a cedar grove on the mountain side and a detachment go on foot to make the attact. Accordingly the Col chose out ten men with one of the Indians and was soon on our march again leaving the animals &c here.
We travelled some six miles over the spurs of the mountains high above the bench land & found their fires in the first creek North of the Provo.
It was deemed best by the party now to fall back some distance and send for the rest of the company to join us.
Accordingly two men were sent back for them while we kindled small fires to keep from freezing. About two hours before day the rear came up.
Our Indian pilot, when he saw the fires of those we sought, his heart failed & he wished to go back saying he did not want to see them die but at the same time desired us to kill them. He was willing to stay when he learned that we would not require him to fight.
All things being ready now we only waited the dawn of day to attact them.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 4, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] {4th Sunday} The United States is without A President to day. President Polk went out last night. President Taylor is installed to morrow. Hence there is no president to day.
I met A Congregation of Saints And many strangers at Brother Birds for A meeting At 2 oclok. Elder Whipple from the Valley of the Salt Lake was present. Elder J. P. Haven from the Bluffs Also And A vary full House.
I Addressed over one hour & had much of the Spirit of God resting upon me And bore A strong testimony unto the People. Preached the first principles of the gospel And spoke of the general Bare-ings of the work of God in the present Dispensation. In speaking of the body of Christ And members in particular I told them I had seen men in my travels without Arms, legs some without eyes, &c but I had never seen A man going about without A head. And As A natural body without A head would dye so the Church without A Head would die.
Br Whipple followed me & made some vary good remarks And edefying. He said notwithstanding the Jews had Apostitized the right of the kingdom belonged to them & Jesus came & set up the kingdom among them. They rejected it. He took the kingdom from the Jews. Gave it to the gentile. All that were in the kingdom went to the gentiles with the Kingdom of God. The Gentiles in like manner have Apostitized And have not continued in the goodness of God. Still they have A right to have the kingdom of God set up among them in the last days And Joseph Smith being warned & commanded of God has recieved the gospel from the hand of an Angel, preached it to the gentiles set up the kingdom for the last time among them. They have rejected it. It will now again be taken from them & given to the Jews & all in the kingdom will go to the Jews with it & many will come from E. W. N. S. & sit down with Abram &c while the /gentiles/ Children of the Kingdom will be cast out.
Brother Haven followed with interesting remarks in explaining the principles of repentance by A figure. If A Mother set two little children at work, they should leave it & go to play & dirty their clothes. And when the Mother Came [she] find they had not done the work but been disobediant but promised forgiveness if they would go wash their face change their closes [clothes] & do the work. One goes & do as she is required. The other follows her Mother & crys all day & pleads with her to forgive her. When night Comes one has cryed all day for forgiveness but has not done the thing required. The other has done the things required which is most justifyed? The one that obeyed the Mother. So with Man. It is not evry one [who?] says Lord Lord, that shall enter into my Kingdom but He that doeth the will of my father who is in Heaven.
I Administered the Sacrament And Confirmed two persons And Blessed three Children, And dismissed the meeting. We had A good time.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
I met A Congregation of Saints And many strangers at Brother Birds for A meeting At 2 oclok. Elder Whipple from the Valley of the Salt Lake was present. Elder J. P. Haven from the Bluffs Also And A vary full House.
I Addressed over one hour & had much of the Spirit of God resting upon me And bore A strong testimony unto the People. Preached the first principles of the gospel And spoke of the general Bare-ings of the work of God in the present Dispensation. In speaking of the body of Christ And members in particular I told them I had seen men in my travels without Arms, legs some without eyes, &c but I had never seen A man going about without A head. And As A natural body without A head would dye so the Church without A Head would die.
Br Whipple followed me & made some vary good remarks And edefying. He said notwithstanding the Jews had Apostitized the right of the kingdom belonged to them & Jesus came & set up the kingdom among them. They rejected it. He took the kingdom from the Jews. Gave it to the gentile. All that were in the kingdom went to the gentiles with the Kingdom of God. The Gentiles in like manner have Apostitized And have not continued in the goodness of God. Still they have A right to have the kingdom of God set up among them in the last days And Joseph Smith being warned & commanded of God has recieved the gospel from the hand of an Angel, preached it to the gentiles set up the kingdom for the last time among them. They have rejected it. It will now again be taken from them & given to the Jews & all in the kingdom will go to the Jews with it & many will come from E. W. N. S. & sit down with Abram &c while the /gentiles/ Children of the Kingdom will be cast out.
Brother Haven followed with interesting remarks in explaining the principles of repentance by A figure. If A Mother set two little children at work, they should leave it & go to play & dirty their clothes. And when the Mother Came [she] find they had not done the work but been disobediant but promised forgiveness if they would go wash their face change their closes [clothes] & do the work. One goes & do as she is required. The other follows her Mother & crys all day & pleads with her to forgive her. When night Comes one has cryed all day for forgiveness but has not done the thing required. The other has done the things required which is most justifyed? The one that obeyed the Mother. So with Man. It is not evry one [who?] says Lord Lord, that shall enter into my Kingdom but He that doeth the will of my father who is in Heaven.
I Administered the Sacrament And Confirmed two persons And Blessed three Children, And dismissed the meeting. We had A good time.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 3, 1849 (Council Meeting)
[Brigham Young Sermon] I want their cursed heads to be cut off that they may atone for their sins, that mercy may have her claims upon them in the day of redemption'- He would show them that he was not afraid to take their head but do as you please with them. -- Salt Lake City [Quorum of the Twelve Minutes, Archives, Church History Library, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah..]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
Mormon History, Mar 3, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Saturday March 3rd 1849. Cold Cloudy morning which soon commenced to snow with a North Wind which continued to fall at intervals all day. We took an earley breakfast & travelled on to the Utah Valley. But before we started we were divided into two Companies the first under my own & the second under Alexr Williams command the better to divide and scoure the country as we did not know where the Indians were located.
After we came into the Utah Valley the company under Williams was sent to reconortre the country up the Jordin & so on to the Lake while the company under me was sent directly South through the Valley to Dry Creek & thence down that creek searching in the thick brush along it, while the Col with some six men travelled between the two companies the better to be prepared to give directions if necessary.
We travelled thus untill we all met some two miles from the Utah Lake on Dry Creek and finding nothing of the Indians we travelled on S. E. over a level prairie which was quite boggy untill we came to American Creek and travelling up it some three miles encamped for the night. We were now all very tired and cold. No sign could yet be found of the Indians.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
After we came into the Utah Valley the company under Williams was sent to reconortre the country up the Jordin & so on to the Lake while the company under me was sent directly South through the Valley to Dry Creek & thence down that creek searching in the thick brush along it, while the Col with some six men travelled between the two companies the better to be prepared to give directions if necessary.
We travelled thus untill we all met some two miles from the Utah Lake on Dry Creek and finding nothing of the Indians we travelled on S. E. over a level prairie which was quite boggy untill we came to American Creek and travelling up it some three miles encamped for the night. We were now all very tired and cold. No sign could yet be found of the Indians.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 3, 1849
At council of Fifty meeting, Brigham Young speaks concerning thieves, murderers, and sexually licentious: "I want their cursed heads to be cut off that they may atone for their crimes." Next day, the council agrees that man has "forfeited his head," and decides it would be best "to dispose of him privately." Instead, they allow him to live.
Mormon History, Mar 3, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 3d I wrote A letter to Mr Wm. B. Goodyear Anapolis Md. I Also recieved A letter from Wesley Siddle. Br Whipple called upon me And spent the Afternoon. I had A good time with him. We conversed upon A variety of subjects. Among other things He informed me that the Utah Lake abounded with the largest kind of the Mountain trout some As much as two & three feet in length And that all the small & large streams puting out of the Mountains Also Abounded with trout.
I went with Br Whipple into Boston. On my return I Assisted in the Baptizing of two individuals in the sea in the midst of the Ice. Br Bird Administered the ordinance in 3 feet of water. They were the first He Baptized yet it was well done.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
I went with Br Whipple into Boston. On my return I Assisted in the Baptizing of two individuals in the sea in the midst of the Ice. Br Bird Administered the ordinance in 3 feet of water. They were the first He Baptized yet it was well done.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 2, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Friday March the 2nd 1849. We were all glad to see the approach of day & were up earley.being driven up by the cold and immediately proceeded on to the Dry Cotton Wood where we put up for our breakfast & to pasture our horses which were now very hungry[.] There was however plenty of good grass here.
After refreshing ourselves & animals we traveled on to Orr & Wests Herd on Willow Creek where we again put up. Here we were again disappointed for there was several of the men in the Company who had come without any meat as Br Shirtliff had agreed to accompany us to this place & here kill a beef for us which he had in this herd & had failed to come so the Col after consulting the Company on the subject concluded to kill the beef for the use of the expedition rathan [rather than] fail for the want of the necessary provisions.
The company unanimously agreed to sustain him in this thing and all bear an equal proportion in paying for the beef if required but at the same time agreed to ask the Legislative Council to make those pay for it who had drew horses for the purpose of going with us & failed & thus left us to do business with a company so small that it would in all probability might cause us to be attacted by the Indians. We looked upon them as desertors.
The beef was killed & as some of our animals were not fit for the service required the Col by the approval of the Company took a sufficient number of horses & mules out of the Herd to fit out the company.
Thus suspending the law as did president Spencer & for the same reason to wit that the expedition should not fail while means were in our reach to carry it on.
All things being thus arrainged we again travelled on several miles and encamped on the Jordan under some cedar Hills where we had the best of grass & a good camping place where we rested well all night.
While at the Herd we learned that the stolen horses had returned to Brighams Herd by one of his boys who came to inform us of the same.
The Jordan at the place of our encampment runs through a deep Cañon â€" has a narrow deep channel & swift current.being very different in all respects after it comes into the valley.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
After refreshing ourselves & animals we traveled on to Orr & Wests Herd on Willow Creek where we again put up. Here we were again disappointed for there was several of the men in the Company who had come without any meat as Br Shirtliff had agreed to accompany us to this place & here kill a beef for us which he had in this herd & had failed to come so the Col after consulting the Company on the subject concluded to kill the beef for the use of the expedition rathan [rather than] fail for the want of the necessary provisions.
The company unanimously agreed to sustain him in this thing and all bear an equal proportion in paying for the beef if required but at the same time agreed to ask the Legislative Council to make those pay for it who had drew horses for the purpose of going with us & failed & thus left us to do business with a company so small that it would in all probability might cause us to be attacted by the Indians. We looked upon them as desertors.
The beef was killed & as some of our animals were not fit for the service required the Col by the approval of the Company took a sufficient number of horses & mules out of the Herd to fit out the company.
Thus suspending the law as did president Spencer & for the same reason to wit that the expedition should not fail while means were in our reach to carry it on.
All things being thus arrainged we again travelled on several miles and encamped on the Jordan under some cedar Hills where we had the best of grass & a good camping place where we rested well all night.
While at the Herd we learned that the stolen horses had returned to Brighams Herd by one of his boys who came to inform us of the same.
The Jordan at the place of our encampment runs through a deep Cañon â€" has a narrow deep channel & swift current.being very different in all respects after it comes into the valley.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 2, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 2d I recieved A letter from Br Wm. Sweat And filled another sheet to Orson Pratt. I spoke of my birth day, gave him all the News I had from the valley, my interview with Br Whipple, with Br Babbitt made An extract Concerning him And the Government from my Journals. Also made An extract from my address to the Historian concerning Zion &c &c. The following is an Extract of my letter to him:
Cambridgeport March 1st 1849
Elder Pratt Beloved Brother, As this is my birth day Also the first day of spring, my mind is led this morning more than usual to reflect upon the signs of the times of the Globe upon which we dwell. And while meditating upon Zion And Her messengers my mind flits across the Ocean & runs over the wall And takes A view of A large company of swift messengers who are the Horns of Joseph used to push the people together from the ends of the Earth. These meditations Create A desire to Convers A few moments with Br Pratt. So while all Nature is locked fast in sleep before the dawn of day is broke to start man from his slumber I seat myself to say A few words to you.
I said this was my birth day. Yes I am 42 years old this day. How such figures look to a man while Counting up his years in this probation. The vary sight of them Croud into the mind A flood of thought even more than tongue can utter or pen can write. The last sixteen years of my life has been spent in endeavouring to preach the Gospel & build up the Kingdom of God in connexion with my brethren. The past is gone. I have no desire to recal it. I would not wish to live my life over if I Could. I feel like looking forward & not backward. I have a great desire that I may spend my future days doing the work of righteousness, Honoring the Priesthood & my calling, saving the Souls of men, & building up the Kingdom of God that I may have a place with the faithful at the end of the race.
Turn my eyes which way I will Either towards Babylon or Zion And I find the movements & signs of Either of them at the present day Are fully keeping pace with the wheels of time. It is deeply interesting to see hear, feel, & live in this age and gaze upon the scenery of the whole Earth rushing like A Mighty cataract to finish its work while the high minded Jew in the highth of his pride was exhausting his talents & oratory to prove to the Roman and the world their right to independance greatness & power.
The Son of God was in Lamb like meekness bowing to one ordinance of Baptism And all the rites of the gospel & commandments of his Father looking forward to the day when He should make his second visit to his brethren with his reward upon his head. So at the present day while the Emperors, Kings, Princes, Lords, Nobles, Presidents Governours, Statesman with all the great men of Babylon have been making A desperate Effort to maintain their dignity And appear to a good Advantage before the whole Earth, many of the most Noble spirits that ever dwelt in flesh like Jesus and the Apostles have been meekly submitting to the ordinances of the gospel, and like little children have been subject to the Authority of the Holy Priesthood And have made evry sacrafize required and laboured day & night to build up Zion that the honest in Heart & the meek of the Earth may have A place to flee to in order to Escape the just judgment of that God whose rod is now suspended in the Heavens and is about to Fall upon the Earth and lay great Babylon with all of Her greatness pomp power, and glory in the dust.
My Prayer to God is that evry Elder of Israel & saint of God throughout the whole Earth may be incouraged to labour dilligently & faithfully while the day of Harvests lasts. For soon night will come when No man can work. Then they will be Just as sure of their reward As was their Chief Captain & Head.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Cambridgeport March 1st 1849
Elder Pratt Beloved Brother, As this is my birth day Also the first day of spring, my mind is led this morning more than usual to reflect upon the signs of the times of the Globe upon which we dwell. And while meditating upon Zion And Her messengers my mind flits across the Ocean & runs over the wall And takes A view of A large company of swift messengers who are the Horns of Joseph used to push the people together from the ends of the Earth. These meditations Create A desire to Convers A few moments with Br Pratt. So while all Nature is locked fast in sleep before the dawn of day is broke to start man from his slumber I seat myself to say A few words to you.
I said this was my birth day. Yes I am 42 years old this day. How such figures look to a man while Counting up his years in this probation. The vary sight of them Croud into the mind A flood of thought even more than tongue can utter or pen can write. The last sixteen years of my life has been spent in endeavouring to preach the Gospel & build up the Kingdom of God in connexion with my brethren. The past is gone. I have no desire to recal it. I would not wish to live my life over if I Could. I feel like looking forward & not backward. I have a great desire that I may spend my future days doing the work of righteousness, Honoring the Priesthood & my calling, saving the Souls of men, & building up the Kingdom of God that I may have a place with the faithful at the end of the race.
Turn my eyes which way I will Either towards Babylon or Zion And I find the movements & signs of Either of them at the present day Are fully keeping pace with the wheels of time. It is deeply interesting to see hear, feel, & live in this age and gaze upon the scenery of the whole Earth rushing like A Mighty cataract to finish its work while the high minded Jew in the highth of his pride was exhausting his talents & oratory to prove to the Roman and the world their right to independance greatness & power.
The Son of God was in Lamb like meekness bowing to one ordinance of Baptism And all the rites of the gospel & commandments of his Father looking forward to the day when He should make his second visit to his brethren with his reward upon his head. So at the present day while the Emperors, Kings, Princes, Lords, Nobles, Presidents Governours, Statesman with all the great men of Babylon have been making A desperate Effort to maintain their dignity And appear to a good Advantage before the whole Earth, many of the most Noble spirits that ever dwelt in flesh like Jesus and the Apostles have been meekly submitting to the ordinances of the gospel, and like little children have been subject to the Authority of the Holy Priesthood And have made evry sacrafize required and laboured day & night to build up Zion that the honest in Heart & the meek of the Earth may have A place to flee to in order to Escape the just judgment of that God whose rod is now suspended in the Heavens and is about to Fall upon the Earth and lay great Babylon with all of Her greatness pomp power, and glory in the dust.
My Prayer to God is that evry Elder of Israel & saint of God throughout the whole Earth may be incouraged to labour dilligently & faithfully while the day of Harvests lasts. For soon night will come when No man can work. Then they will be Just as sure of their reward As was their Chief Captain & Head.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Mar 1, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Thursday March 1st 1849. This morning a large drove of horses were driven in from the North by the order of President Daniel Spencer for the use of the expedition to the Utah Valley. In this case the Law imposing a fine of 25 dollars, for driving a horse from his range without leave from his owner was suspended by the President because the emergency of the case was such that the oweners could not be seen in time[.] There was about 100 horses drove in & taken out yet only thirty one men could be raised with horses to go.
The rest of the horses fit for service were taken out by their owners or some one interested under the pretence of going & then did not, which left the company minus 19 men as 50 men were ordered out.
The company went out under the command of Col John Scott, whose orders were simply to take such measures as would put a final end to their depredations in future.
We started about noon and traveled to the Second Cottonwood where we encamped for the night on a blanket of deep snow which we overlaid with coarse willow brush.
The night was very cold & the wind penetrating under our bed through the brush rendered our situation very uncomfortable. The grass was also very poor which made the situation of our horses about as unpleasant as our own. About 9 at night Br La Feyette Grainger overtook us with word that the horses were not stolen & that he had sent back B Furgerson to report the same to President Spencer.
About midnight we recieved a letter from Spencer stating that as the horses were not stolen that we need not spend any more time in search of them but to proceed with the Indians for killing cattle as had been before directed so that the nature of our expedition was not in the least changed.
Our company being 19 men less than was required the Col raised some volunteers in these settlements which augmented our numbers to 35 men
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
The rest of the horses fit for service were taken out by their owners or some one interested under the pretence of going & then did not, which left the company minus 19 men as 50 men were ordered out.
The company went out under the command of Col John Scott, whose orders were simply to take such measures as would put a final end to their depredations in future.
We started about noon and traveled to the Second Cottonwood where we encamped for the night on a blanket of deep snow which we overlaid with coarse willow brush.
The night was very cold & the wind penetrating under our bed through the brush rendered our situation very uncomfortable. The grass was also very poor which made the situation of our horses about as unpleasant as our own. About 9 at night Br La Feyette Grainger overtook us with word that the horses were not stolen & that he had sent back B Furgerson to report the same to President Spencer.
About midnight we recieved a letter from Spencer stating that as the horses were not stolen that we need not spend any more time in search of them but to proceed with the Indians for killing cattle as had been before directed so that the nature of our expedition was not in the least changed.
Our company being 19 men less than was required the Col raised some volunteers in these settlements which augmented our numbers to 35 men
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 1, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] The following named persons were chosen justices of the Peace who were also the Bishops of the several Wards I believe
David Fairbanks 1st Ward Daniel Carns 11th Ward
John Lowery 2nd Ward Ben Covey 12th Ward
Chrisr Williams 3rd Ward Ed Hunter 13th Ward
Ben Brown 4th Ward John Murdock 14th Ward
Thomas W. Winter 5th Ward A. O. Smoot 15th Ward
Wm Hickenlooper 6th Ward Isaac Higbee 16th Ward
Wm G. Perkins 7th Ward J. L. Haywood 17th Ward
Addison Everett 8th Ward N. K. Whitney 18th Ward
Seth Taft 9th Ward Jas Hendrix 19th Ward
David Pedigrew 10th Ward
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
David Fairbanks 1st Ward Daniel Carns 11th Ward
John Lowery 2nd Ward Ben Covey 12th Ward
Chrisr Williams 3rd Ward Ed Hunter 13th Ward
Ben Brown 4th Ward John Murdock 14th Ward
Thomas W. Winter 5th Ward A. O. Smoot 15th Ward
Wm Hickenlooper 6th Ward Isaac Higbee 16th Ward
Wm G. Perkins 7th Ward J. L. Haywood 17th Ward
Addison Everett 8th Ward N. K. Whitney 18th Ward
Seth Taft 9th Ward Jas Hendrix 19th Ward
David Pedigrew 10th Ward
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 1, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Also the following other precincts had Justice of the Peace elected. North Cotton Wood â€" Joseph L. Robinson
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[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
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[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Mar 1, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] {March 1st 1849} This is my Birth Day Also the first day of the Spring of 1849. I am 42 years old this day. How such figures look to A man while Counting up his years, As the Lord has preserved me through another year of my life, I Pray my Heavenly Father to keep me safe through the year which I am no Entering. O God the Eternal Father I ask the in the Name of thy Son Jesus Christ, & by virtue of the Holy Priesthood to preserve me blameless through this year of my life which I am now Entering. Keep me from evry temptation, from Entangling my feet with sin. Let the Holy Ghost be my Constant Companion & teach me my duty in all things. Give me favor in thy sight O Lord & in the sight of thy Son Jesus Christ, in the sight of Angels And in the sight of All Prophets, Apostles, Patriarchs, & Saints both in Heaven, & on Earth. Preserve my wife & Children in safety & all appertaining unto me. Bless thy Servant Brigham His Council, the Twelve, Seventies High Priest, with all the Saints of the Most High God in all the Earth. Bless the Seed of Abraham, And gather them Home. Favor Zion, O Lord, Break in peaces every weapon formed against her. I Ask all these Blessings with all others which thou seest I need in the Name of Jesus Christ & by virtue of the Holy Priesthood Amen.
I arose early while all nature was wraped in sleep And Commenced writing in my Journal. I Also wrote A letter to Orson Pratt of Liverpool & one to Leonard Hardy. I recieved A letter from L Hardy. I recieved A visit from Br Whipple, Br Haven, Br Boynton. I had A plesant visit with them. Br Boynton had with him A model of A machine which he Had invented for cutting out soles for making shoes which is A vary ingenious peace of work. Is getting A pattern for it.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
I arose early while all nature was wraped in sleep And Commenced writing in my Journal. I Also wrote A letter to Orson Pratt of Liverpool & one to Leonard Hardy. I recieved A letter from L Hardy. I recieved A visit from Br Whipple, Br Haven, Br Boynton. I had A plesant visit with them. Br Boynton had with him A model of A machine which he Had invented for cutting out soles for making shoes which is A vary ingenious peace of work. Is getting A pattern for it.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 1849
[Black History] Brigham Young declares "because Cain cut off the lives [sic] of Abelthe Lord cursed Cain-s seed and prohibited them from the Priesthood". This is currently the earliest known documented statement by a Church President explicitly making a Church policy of a Priesthood ban for Blacks.
[source: Crapo, Richley, Chronology Pertaining to Blacks and the LDS Priesthood, http://www.mormonsocialscience.org/node/62]
[source: Crapo, Richley, Chronology Pertaining to Blacks and the LDS Priesthood, http://www.mormonsocialscience.org/node/62]
Mormon History, Feb 28, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Wednesday Feb. 28th 1849. Snow some two inches deep & now clear & cool. Thawed some yet a cool day. Went to the office & to Porters mill.
This evening was called on to go with an expedition to the Utah Valley against some Indians who had been stealing a lot of horses from Brighams herd and began to prepare to start tomorrow
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
This evening was called on to go with an expedition to the Utah Valley against some Indians who had been stealing a lot of horses from Brighams herd and began to prepare to start tomorrow
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 28, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 28th I recieved A letter from Josiah G. Hardy of Bradford informing me of the Death of Father Nathaniel Holmes who Died Suddenly on the 20th And was buried on the 23d of Feb 1849 Aged [ ] years. He had been in the Church some 15 years And out of it for the last year of his life. Died A Strangite. I Also recieved A Liverpool Millennial Star containing Orson Spencers farewell Address which was truly interesting. Also A good letter from Prst Willard Richards & other things of interest.
I wrote two letters one to Carlin I Foss of Saco & one to Josiah G. Hardy. I went to Boston And settelled Calvin I. Foss fare in the B.S. C.T.M. Company who were going to start on the 10th March. I Paid $300 for him which was sent me By E. Carter jr. of Portland, Me. I called At 166 Hanover street to see Mrs Rogers, Rhoda & Phebe Ross. They had gone to they Boarding place 3d Bennett Avenue Bennett Street. I returned home went to the post office And Had An interview with J.P. Aldin. His Sister Married David Petigrew. I spent the Evening At Br Birds reading the Star & conversing with Mr Hugh McCully & Andrew Delin. I left them about upon the point of Being Batpized.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
I wrote two letters one to Carlin I Foss of Saco & one to Josiah G. Hardy. I went to Boston And settelled Calvin I. Foss fare in the B.S. C.T.M. Company who were going to start on the 10th March. I Paid $300 for him which was sent me By E. Carter jr. of Portland, Me. I called At 166 Hanover street to see Mrs Rogers, Rhoda & Phebe Ross. They had gone to they Boarding place 3d Bennett Avenue Bennett Street. I returned home went to the post office And Had An interview with J.P. Aldin. His Sister Married David Petigrew. I spent the Evening At Br Birds reading the Star & conversing with Mr Hugh McCully & Andrew Delin. I left them about upon the point of Being Batpized.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 27, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Tues Feb. 27th 1849. At home all day. Warm snow falling all day & melting.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 27, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 27th I recieved one letter from Ezra Carter Jr containing two drafts both amounting to $335 to pay in Boston for Calvin Foss. I Also recieved A letter from Walker Lewis of Lowell. I wrote two letters one to Wm [I/H?] Smith of Halifax & one to W I Appleby. I recieved one Letter from Augustus B. Pevey.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 26, 1849 (Monday)
Work was commenced on the Council House, G.S.L. City.
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
Mormon History, Feb 26, 1849
[Oliver Cowdery] Oliver's father, William Cowdery, Jr. died in Kirtland, Lake, OH in his 82nd year. William was a supporter of James J. Strang before he died but was too elderly to "gather" to Strang's headquarters in Voree, Walworth, WI. His sons, Lyman and Oliver did move to Walworth Co. after his death, however.
[source: Broadhurst, Dale R., Oliver Cowdery Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/Cdychrn1.htm]
[source: Broadhurst, Dale R., Oliver Cowdery Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/Cdychrn1.htm]
Mormon History, Feb 26, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Monday Feb. 26th 1849. Worked on the Council House which was recommenced today. S wind in the morning & in the after-noon N. wind & cold. Rained some.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 26, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 26th { } I wrote A letter to President Young & Council concerning introducing school Books into the valley. I sent them 13 School Books as A present from Sanborn & Carter of Portland Maine for their exhamination. I expressed my feelings upon the subject. I Also recieved A letter from Br Wm. Maxfield of wilmot Creek N.B.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 25, 1849 (Sunday)
The ship Buena Vista sailed from Liverpool, England, with 249 Welsh Saints, under the direction of Dan Jones.
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
Mormon History, Feb 25, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Sunday Feb. 25th 1849. Warm S. wind & Cloudy. Went to meeting as usual at ten oc[.] Several ordinances were read which were passed yesterday by the Legislative Council and one in particular was an ordinance appointing H. S. Eldrege Marshall.another inflicting a fine of 25 dollars each on five young men named, Elias Pearsons, B. Brackenbery, John F Murdoc[.] Jesse Earl & Frazier for unbecoming & demoralizing conduct.
They got up a party on the Cottonwood at Fraziers Mothers & they each selected their lady and marched there Spanish fashion with the Lady on before & they behind[.] Staid all night & came home the same way. This and some more calculations of a worse nature still was the cause of their being fined. The subject was spoken of by A. Lyman & E. Snow, who also spoke at lenght against all such proceedings & the introduction of other savage Spanish customs also against going to the gold minds, after which W. W. Phelps spoke & moved that those be cut off from the church who were fined as above, which was carried unanimously.
President Young then spoke to the same purpose a short time.
Daniel Spencer was appointed historian of Valley or of this Stake of Zion.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
They got up a party on the Cottonwood at Fraziers Mothers & they each selected their lady and marched there Spanish fashion with the Lady on before & they behind[.] Staid all night & came home the same way. This and some more calculations of a worse nature still was the cause of their being fined. The subject was spoken of by A. Lyman & E. Snow, who also spoke at lenght against all such proceedings & the introduction of other savage Spanish customs also against going to the gold minds, after which W. W. Phelps spoke & moved that those be cut off from the church who were fined as above, which was carried unanimously.
President Young then spoke to the same purpose a short time.
Daniel Spencer was appointed historian of Valley or of this Stake of Zion.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 25, 1849
[Brigham Young Sermon] What has been said is right - good and wholesome ideas have been advanced and worthy of our attention to unruly characters disobedient men and women you will find something by and by your are not aware of it if I discharge my duty to God I care not whose feelings are hurt, 25.00 will not pay the debt - but it will cost them more than 25,000 to redeem themselves - they are as corrupt as hell - they will slip up on your calculations - I know all about you and you cant help yourselves - I do advise men to go - I give one general advice - you poor curses go to California but don't bring your gold here - it is a curse to this people already - you who go, sail around to the United States and live among the gentiles - it is cursed - I know where there is any quantity and the saints will have it, to beautify the place for the feet of the Lord - we don't want the gold - all those saints that wants to go, go and when you come again - I wont quarrel with those who raise grain to feed you mark every man that goes - and when he comes again, let him live on crickets or wolf meat - go and I wont fellowship you - nor the quorums that fellowship you - let the dead limbs go - this is only a beginning - Mothers do you know what is going here - those devils want to run away with your daughters and sleep with them - to be whores and whore-masters - Mothers keep your daughters at home - I say they are as corrupt as hell and I have no fellowship for them - they will slip up on their plans - I came here to serve the Lord - I have been driven from the land that gave me birth - and now these poor mean miserable curses want to do as they damn please - they'll find out I am here - I was always willing to tell this people the truth and I did not fear to left my hands to the high heavens and swear etc. and I told the lawyers they may keep away from me for I would kill him - so help me the Gods of eternity - the avenger is at their heels - if I was as merciful as some men want me to be - what would become of this people - every now and then I have a revelation - if I was to say kill that man - I have no more power to take life than to make them - it is in the hands of the Lord. I will tell men what is their relationship - If a man ought to be killed I just be [-] as deliberate as to pray - and pray that God may enable you to keep your commandments and not lose your cursed heads - I say go - and don't come back again. You may take a man in poverty - and another the substance of the world it blunts the feelings of man, he trusts in his riches and forgets God, but bow that man down and it will make an humble man of him - if this people had said they never would leave this valley - I would have sent you after the gold to bring up the poor from the States if this people were all united we would send men to get gold, who were perfectly above it - who cares no more about it than the dust under his feet - we could put millions into the hands to bring up the poor and have every thing to make us comfortable - when we can bear riches we shall have it - some men have done just as right as man can do with their gold - they don't want to go they are the very men that ought to go - I want you to remember I don't care about hurting feelings - when you find you are in danger of the council you are in danger of more than you think of. -- Salt Lake City [Thomas Bullock Minutes, LJA; Thomas Bullock—LDS Church Reporter, 1844-56.C, Archives, Church History Library, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah.; GCM, Archives, Church History Library, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah..; Leonard J. Arrington Papers, Special Collections, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University, Logan.. (A reference reading LJA 12-55-5, 10, means LJA Series 12, Box 55, Folder 5, page 10.) 9-13-3, 45-46; General Church Minutes. Selected Collections from the Archives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints DVD 1 (2002)]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
Mormon History, Feb 25, 1849
[Brigham Young Sermon] It was at this time of gloom that President Young stood before the whole people, and said, in substance, that some people had misgivings, and some were murmuring, and had not faith to go to work and make their families comfortable; they had got the gold fever and were going to California. Said he: Some have asked me about going. I have told them that God has appointed this place for the gathering of his Saints, and you will do better right here than you will by going to the gold mines. Some have thought they would go there and get fitted out and come back, but I told them to stop here and get fitted out. Those who stop here and are faithful to God and his people will make more money and get richer than you that run after the gold of this world; and I promise you in the name of the Lord that many of you that go thinking you will get rich and come back, will wish you had never gone away from here, and will long to come back, but will not be able to do so. Some of you will come back, but your friends who remain here will have to help you; and the rest of you who are spared to return will not make as much money as your brethren do who stay here and help build up the Church and Kingdom of God; they will prosper and be able to buy you twice over. Here is the place God has appointed for his people.
We have been kicked out of the frying pan into the fire, and out of the fire into the middle of the floor, and here we are and here we will stay. God has shown me that this is the spot to locate his people, and here is where they will prosper; he will temper the elements for the good of his Saints; he will rebuke the frost and the sterility of the soil, and the land shall become fruitful. Brethren, go to, now, and plant out your fruit seeds.
Stretching his arms to the east and to the west, with his hands spread out, he said:
For in these elements are not only all the cereals common to this latitude, but the apple, peach and plum; yea, and the more delicate fruits, the strawberry and raspberry; and we will raise the grapes here and manufacture wine; and as the Saints gather here and get strong enough to possess the land, God will temper the climate, and we shall build a city and a temple to the Most High God in this place. We will extend our settlements to the east and west, to the north and to the south, and we will build towns and cities by the hundreds, and thousands of the Saints will gather in from the nations of the earth. This will become the great highway of the nation. Kings and Emperors and the noble and wise of the earth will visit us here, while the wicked and ungodly will envy us our comfortable homes and possessions. Take courage, brethren. I can stand in my door and can see where there are untold millions of the rich treasures of the earth--gold and silver. But the time has not come for the Saints to dig gold. It is our duty first to develop the agricultural resources of the country, for there is no country on the earth that is more productive than this. We have the finest climate, the best water, and the purest air than can be found on earth; there is no healthier climate anywhere. As for the gold and silver, and the rich minerals of the earth, there is no other country that equals this; but let them alone; let others seek them, and we will cultivate the soil; for if the mines are opened first, we are a thousand miles from any base of supplies and the people would rush in here in such great numbers that they would breed a famine; and gold would not do us or them any good if there were no provisions in the land. People would starve to death with barrels of gold; they would be willing to give a barrel of gold for a barrel of flour rather than starve to death. Then, brethren, plow your land and sow wheat, plant your potatoes; let the mines alone until the time comes for you to hunt gold, though I do not think this people ever will become a mining people. It is our duty to preach the gospel, gather Israel, pay our tithing, and build temples. The worst fear that I have about this people is that they will get rich in this country, forget God and his people, wax fat, and kick themselves out of the Church and go to hell. This people will stand mobbing, robbing, poverty, and all manner of persecution, and be true. But my greater fear for them is that they cannot stand wealth; and yet they have to be tried with riches, for they will become the richest people on this earth. [Salt Lake Valley - Brigham Young, the man and his work 127-128]
[source: Elden J. Watson, ed. Brigham Young Addresses, 1801-1877: A Chronological Compilation of Known Addresses of the Prophet Brigham Young, 6 vols. (Salt Lake City: Privately published, 1971)]
We have been kicked out of the frying pan into the fire, and out of the fire into the middle of the floor, and here we are and here we will stay. God has shown me that this is the spot to locate his people, and here is where they will prosper; he will temper the elements for the good of his Saints; he will rebuke the frost and the sterility of the soil, and the land shall become fruitful. Brethren, go to, now, and plant out your fruit seeds.
Stretching his arms to the east and to the west, with his hands spread out, he said:
For in these elements are not only all the cereals common to this latitude, but the apple, peach and plum; yea, and the more delicate fruits, the strawberry and raspberry; and we will raise the grapes here and manufacture wine; and as the Saints gather here and get strong enough to possess the land, God will temper the climate, and we shall build a city and a temple to the Most High God in this place. We will extend our settlements to the east and west, to the north and to the south, and we will build towns and cities by the hundreds, and thousands of the Saints will gather in from the nations of the earth. This will become the great highway of the nation. Kings and Emperors and the noble and wise of the earth will visit us here, while the wicked and ungodly will envy us our comfortable homes and possessions. Take courage, brethren. I can stand in my door and can see where there are untold millions of the rich treasures of the earth--gold and silver. But the time has not come for the Saints to dig gold. It is our duty first to develop the agricultural resources of the country, for there is no country on the earth that is more productive than this. We have the finest climate, the best water, and the purest air than can be found on earth; there is no healthier climate anywhere. As for the gold and silver, and the rich minerals of the earth, there is no other country that equals this; but let them alone; let others seek them, and we will cultivate the soil; for if the mines are opened first, we are a thousand miles from any base of supplies and the people would rush in here in such great numbers that they would breed a famine; and gold would not do us or them any good if there were no provisions in the land. People would starve to death with barrels of gold; they would be willing to give a barrel of gold for a barrel of flour rather than starve to death. Then, brethren, plow your land and sow wheat, plant your potatoes; let the mines alone until the time comes for you to hunt gold, though I do not think this people ever will become a mining people. It is our duty to preach the gospel, gather Israel, pay our tithing, and build temples. The worst fear that I have about this people is that they will get rich in this country, forget God and his people, wax fat, and kick themselves out of the Church and go to hell. This people will stand mobbing, robbing, poverty, and all manner of persecution, and be true. But my greater fear for them is that they cannot stand wealth; and yet they have to be tried with riches, for they will become the richest people on this earth. [Salt Lake Valley - Brigham Young, the man and his work 127-128]
[source: Elden J. Watson, ed. Brigham Young Addresses, 1801-1877: A Chronological Compilation of Known Addresses of the Prophet Brigham Young, 6 vols. (Salt Lake City: Privately published, 1971)]
Mormon History, Feb 25, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 25th Sunday I met with the Saints And had a good meeting; Rhoda And Phebe Foss was present, the first time they have had the privilege of Attending meetings with the saints for A number of years.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 24, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Saturday Feb. 24th 1849. Dark Cloudy day & S. wind very warm[.] At home doing nothing as usual.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 24, 1849
G[reat]. S[alt]. L[ake]. City Sat[urday]. eve[ning]. Feb[ruary] 24th Quorum of Twelve met Elder John Taylors. ... Elder Pratt related a vision given to Br[other] Tufts in Missouri and addressed the members at length in a manner calculated to stimulate them in view of the labors they have to perform. 238
[source: Record of the Twelve Apostles, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1910-1951, Privately Published, Salt Lake City, Utah 2010]
[source: Record of the Twelve Apostles, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1910-1951, Privately Published, Salt Lake City, Utah 2010]
Mormon History, Feb 24, 1849
[Brigham Young Sermon] President Young remarked that I could not counsel them to go. Most of those who had been to the gold mines, had made use of the gold to oppress their brethren, and they certainly would do nothing for their benefit, nor anybody else, but would spend most of their time in idleness, drunkenness, or riding horses to death, instead of laboring to prepare to raise grain, etc. If the people knew how to make a good use gold, he could told them where was plenty of it. But they did not know how to use it. I recommend Brother Crow to stay in the valley and raise grain and it would be better for him than to go off after gold. -- Salt Lake City [Journal History of the Church, Selected Collections from the Archives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints DVD 2 (2002)]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
Mormon History, Feb 24, 1849
[Brigham Young Sermon] President Brigham Young said that gold was the root of all evil, and that if he did not know that Brother Crow's heart was in this work, that he would say to him as he has to others, go, and when he says so he hopes never to see the faces of those poor, miserable curses again. Their hearts are upon gold and not upon this work. The necessities of a great many men are as urgent as Brother Crow's, and Brother Crow is led by his family and if he follows them, they will lead him down to hell. I know that he has a rebellious, wicked, stubborn family, and if they want to go to the gold mines, let them go, and he shall have four fold and as many children as Job and as handsome ones. President Young said that nine-tenths of those that went of f for gold would go down to hell, and bye and bye those very characters would lead mobs in as some did in Missouri. -- Salt Lake City [DJLJ 1:95]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
Mormon History, Feb 24, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 24th I recieved A letter from A W Babbitt. Says he has got the carrying of the Mail from Council Bluffs to the Salt Lake Valley 6 times in A year. I recieved the New York Herald of 24th. Nothing vary important.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 23, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 23d I went with Calvin I Foss to Boston And assisted him to secure his passage ticket & share in the Bay State and calafornia & Trading & Mining company who go to Calafornia on Board of the Ship Arcatos 559 tons. The company consist of 140, each share to cost $350, which gives An equal right to the Ship And all its Contents And to all the income after they get there.
I recieved two letters one from W. I. Appleby And one from Thomas F Eldridge. I wrote one letter to Ezra Carter jr. Br Appleby inform me that Sidney Roberts is an imposture & has collected $70 of the New Haven Branch &c.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
I recieved two letters one from W. I. Appleby And one from Thomas F Eldridge. I wrote one letter to Ezra Carter jr. Br Appleby inform me that Sidney Roberts is an imposture & has collected $70 of the New Haven Branch &c.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 22, 1849
[Quorum of Twelve] February 22, 1849, the Council met at J. B. Wallace's and proceeded to ordain and set apart the bishops over the several wards. David Banks, first ward, John Lowery, second; Christopher Williams, third; William Hickenlooper 6th, William G. Perkins, 7th; Addison Everett, 8th; Seth Taft, 9th; David ? 10th, Benjamin Covey 12th; Edward Hunter, 13th, John Murdock 14th, Abraham O. Smoot, 15th, Issac Higby, 16th; Joseph S. Haywood, 17th; James Hendricks, 19th; For various reasons bishops over the 4th, 5th, 11th, 18th were not ordained at this time.
After the preceding note, Presidency and twelve proceeded to ordain their counselors as many as were present.
[source: Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: Minutes of Meetings and Other Documents--Excerpts, 1835-1896, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
After the preceding note, Presidency and twelve proceeded to ordain their counselors as many as were present.
[source: Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: Minutes of Meetings and Other Documents--Excerpts, 1835-1896, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 22, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Thurs & Frid Feb. 22. & 23. 1849. Very warm & pleasant[.] S. wind. Snow melting very fast. I am at home not very well.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 22, 1849
The original nineteen wards in the Salt Lake Valley are organized, giving a model for future establishment of Church units throughout the world.
[source: The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com]
[source: The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com]
Mormon History, Feb 22, 1849
[Brigham Young Sermon] Our business this day is to select bishops for each ward in city - lay hands on them and set them apart over their wards - we have bishops enough if we had them here - we shall not be under necessity of ordaining councilors to the bishops today - but we will set the bishops over their wards - some men may have to preside over wards that they don't live in but we cant avoid it - a high counsel is ordained to be high counselors of this stake of Zion, they are to council, dictate and control under direction of High Priests quorum - a man who magnifies calling of High Priest is fit for bishop, high council, traveling elder or step into any office that may be allotted him. When a bishop is set over a certain ward and remains until he is removed - his office ceases and he is them a high priest - if a bishop is ordained again - the more good the better - a high priest is called to act in every office in church down to a deacon, he has a perfect right - men will be called, set apart and ordained to their several places - if a bishop is not in his ward, let them manage to suit themselves - I hope and trust that the bishops will feel the responsibility of their office - to be a father to that ward - see they are made comfortable, industrious and prudent, pay their tithing - see they observe the Sabbath day, and do right - when the time comes we can rest ourselves and our teams 1/7th time we shall have to do it - it is necessary - when the Son of Man came he was Lord of Sabbath and had a perfect right to do just as he pleased - for a saint, a man of God to a certain extent is measurably master of himself, when men have worked 6 days they ought to rest the 7th - we should do nothing with our animals, but rest and we go to offer the sacrament - and when we have cultivated the ground for 6 years let it rest the 7th and when it has been done for 7 times 7 they will have to rest 7 years - the day of rest is given to rest our bodies and the servant maid would be just as good at 75 as at 25 - it is duty of bishops to take charge of wards and preserve themselves - that every person may support themselves and pay their tithing - quick to think, slow to speak, quick to do good but very slow to do evil, if they are all faithful to have meetings, there I will be in their midst - it is my delight. In all trials before the bishops court - the high council will be instructed not to hear the trial without [-] all the evidences before him - there has been no organization since Nauvoo, but temporary organizations - can one bishop try another - here are 19 wards 'here's no. 1 - is there another bishop to try him - No - No. 2 has nothing to do with No. 1 - No. 3 having any difficulty - they cant go to any other ward - they just cant do it - if a bishop has to be tried he has to be taken before the high council - there was no such thing non? as a high council, when the revelation was given that a -- Salt Lake City [Thomas Bullock Minutes, LJA; Thomas Bullock—LDS Church Reporter, 1844-56.C, Archives, Church History Library, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah.; GCM, Archives, Church History Library, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah..; Leonard J. Arrington Papers, Special Collections, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University, Logan.. (A reference reading LJA 12-55-5, 10, means LJA Series 12, Box 55, Folder 5, page 10.) 9-13-3, 42-44; General Church Minutes. Selected Collections from the Archives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints DVD 1 (2002)]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
Mormon History, Feb 22, 1849
[Brigham Young Sermon] Joseph said and declared that the presidency of high P. must be present to make those decisions legal - after a while the Lord told Joseph the president of stake could preside over high council, - and then the high council had to decide themselves - a bishop must be tried before a high council of stake - if he appeals to first presidency - and a righteous judgment has been given, he gains nothing - a bishop can try a case out of his own ward when you have trails have every thing minuted down, correct - no man has the keys of resurrection until he has passed through - if there is doctrine I can tell the brethren as straight as a chalk line - it is right of bishops to ordain their councilors. I want to see a spirit of punctuality not only of going to meeting but all business - there can be no frolicking, or stealing, without being found out by the bishop, if he is honest, they can fence in my wards - gather up the people and look after them - after harvest I don't want one bishop to apply to another bishop for assistance - get the food - the belly wont trust - we have not much sickness to contend with - every man will be noted who goes after gold - some will go there, and come back right - but many, we will have to support as to going east its wisdom to send word that those who cant come all the way, had better stay there - the more we bring here, the more they will oppress us - if the people will do as I tell them - if there is a curse come on us for not doing more I am the man to bear it - we have got to have supplies or we cant go - we had better send 10 or $20,000 to assist up the poor then send our teams - those who come can bring what we want and we pay them in grain. -- Salt Lake City [bishop must be tried before first presidency - (LDS Doctrine and Covenants.)]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
Mormon History, Feb 22, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 22d I went through Boston to day again with Calvin Foss to get him A chance in some company. We finally fixed our mind upon the Bay State Company who have bought the ship Arcarcs 550 ton.
I have written to day to G. A. Smith & E T Benson in Answer to their letter. Spoke of Br Barnes, Badlam & capt Joseph Russell &c.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
I have written to day to G. A. Smith & E T Benson in Answer to their letter. Spoke of Br Barnes, Badlam & capt Joseph Russell &c.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 21, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 21st I wrote 1 letter to Merrill C Pevey Lowell & one to W I Appleby. I went through Boston with Calvin Foss to get him A Chance in some organization to go to the Calafornia gold Mines. We went on board of the Sea Eagle & Bark Emma Isidora. The last I prefered.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 20, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Tues & Wed Feb 20 & 21. 1849. Warm & thawing very fast[.] S. wind[.] At home doing nothing as usual.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 20, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 20th I wrote 3 letters to day to Charles Russell, David A Bishop Augustus B. Pevey.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 19, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Monday Feb. 19th 1849. At home. Only went to Chrismans Mill.
The day was very clear and warm particularly in the afternoon & the snow melted fast. It was warm as summer nearley[.] The ground is flooded with water. Warm evening.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
The day was very clear and warm particularly in the afternoon & the snow melted fast. It was warm as summer nearley[.] The ground is flooded with water. Warm evening.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 19, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 19 I recieved A letter from Br Appleby. I wrote 4 letters to the following persons: Little & Hardy, Josiah G Hardy Jonas Livingston, & Jeremiah Browen.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 18, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Sunday Feb. 18th 1849. Cold in the morning, but warm in the after noon. Some thin clouds & thawing faster than usual.
Meeting & usual[.] Elder J. Taylor spoke & the laws & the organizations of the different Quorums published to the people. A law is passed to erect a bathing house at the warm springs.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Meeting & usual[.] Elder J. Taylor spoke & the laws & the organizations of the different Quorums published to the people. A law is passed to erect a bathing house at the warm springs.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 18, 1849
[Brigham Young Sermon] In the course of the meeting I remarked: I wish to ask of the president, counselors, and members of this quorum, what is the duty, business, and calling of the quorum? It is a theological school, to teach every member the principles of the priesthood and of eternal salvation. It is a school to teach men how to discharge their duties as high priests, to become men of God, acquainted with God, to know how to be lawgivers, and to learn and know how God reigns and rules, how worlds are created from chaos. They want to learn how to preach the gospel and to lift the standard to the powers of the earth. Their calling is to preside over those who receive the gospel and to lead them into the celestial gate. This quorum is now organized and I say to your president, you have a right to receive members, ordain, try, deal with, disfellowship, and etc., under the supervision of the First Presidency. I also recommended the appointment of elderly and discreet high priests for teachers in the wards. DJLJ 1:92. President Brigham Young and others spoke to them upon the principles of individual duties towards one another, as Saints of God. The remarks were appropriate and tended to aid in bringing about a revival, which was much needed among the people, especially among the soldiers. -- Salt Lake City [Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1847- 1850. William S. Harwell, ed. CollierÂ's Publishing, 1997.:159]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
[source: The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
Mormon History, Feb 18, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 18th Sunday I met with the Saints at Br Birds And had A good meeting. I preached upon Zion. Read 60 Chapter of Isaiah. I read A letter sent to Br Barnes from G A Smith & E. T Benson. They wished him to send them $1,000 dollars to help them away in the spring. Said there was A Conspiracy getting up to take their lives And Elder Hydes & wished to move with their families in the spring, During the Evening I had A lengthy conversation with Mr Andrew Delin A Jentleman from switzerland. He had been in this Country two years. Spoke considerable English. I preachd the gospel to him. He seemed to believed it & thought He would embrace it.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 17, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Saturday Feb. 17th 1849. Cold & clear. Thawing some. At home.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 17, 1849
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 17th I visited Boston And obtained the New York weekly Herald. It was full of news on calafornia, gold digings, &c. Large Extracts from the Calafor-nia Star. Advertisment of Samuel Brannan & Wm Stout merchantmen took gold at $16 per oz. Murders were spoken of And Exhertion to form A government.
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
[source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
Mormon History, Feb 16, 1849
[Hosea Stout Diary] Friday Feb. 16th 1849. Went in company with Bishop Lewis to the mountains and explored between the Red Butte & Emegration Cañons on the mountains. The clouds rested on them so that we could not do much.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Feb 16, 1849
Feb[ruary]. 16. 1849 10 A.M. [The c]ouncil opened at 11.20 [with a] prayer by H[enry]. Herriman. Present[: Brigham] Young, [Heber C.] Kimball,'-[Parley P.] Pratt, [John] Taylor, [Amasa] Lyman, [Charles C.] Rich, L[orenzo]. Snow., F[ranklin]. D. Richards,'-N[ewell]. K. Whitney,'- H[enry]. Herriman., R[eynolds]. Cahoon, J[edediah]. M. Grant., W[illiam]. W. Major,'-D[aniel]. H. Wells,'-G[eorge B]. Wallace, R[obert]. Campbell, T[homas] Bullock., D[aniel]. Spencer.'- 'Glorious Things of thee are spoken' was sung. Brigham Young suggested Elisha H. Groves for an Hi[gh] Council [member].'- (Eleazer Miller, Titus Billings, Levi Jackman, Shadrach Roundy, John Vance, Ira Eldridge, Henry G. Sherwood, Phinehas Richards, Edwin D. Woolley, Wm. W. Major, Elisha H. Groves, & Isaac Morley Prest.) (Erastus Snow come in 20 min[utes] to 12.) John Taylor moved that Isaac Morley be Pres[iden]t. of the Hi[gh] Council.'-[Motion was] sec[onde]d. [and] carried. H. C. Kimball[:] I move that John Nebeker be Pres[iden]t. of the El[ders]. Quorum.'- [Motion was] sec[onde]d.'-[and c]arried. Pres[iden]t. Young then directed N[ewell]. K. Whitney to organize the lesser Priesthood.'- B. Y.[: M]y mind in regard to teachers'-is the best old Hi[gh] P[riest]. that can be found,'- [to] rece[ive] an app[oi]nt[ment]. to do the teaching in each ward.'- H. C. K[:] Old men have more power over the young members, than young men have.'- B. Y.[:] Ordain Dr. Morse a H[igh] P[riest]. & set him apart to teach'-& you can have each ward like a family.'-[L]et each Bishop take 2 H[igh]. P[riests]. for Hi[gh] Co[unselor]s, & then let them be teachers,'-& let the young P[riests]. go along with their old men that they may learn.'- B. Y. called on N. K. Whitney to point out the duty of D. Spencer, Pres[iden]t. of [the] 233 Stake.'- N. K. W. excused himself.'-[W]hen B. Y. rose to say'-my text is in bro Wallaces /[?]/ Pres[iden]t. of [the] Stake sho[ul]d. take charge of all the jurisaidiction, both temporal & spiritual under the dir[ecti]on of the 1st Pres[idenc]y. (Willard Snow came in [at] 12.10 Noon.)'- [T]hey will have to have a vision of the S[alt] L[ake] to comprehend it.'-[A] p[er]son to fill as /has/ to have the Sp[irit] of [the] L[or]d., understanding & wisaidom da[y] by da[y] as circ[umstanc]es present themselves before him.'-[T]here is not a p[er]son [who] can magnify any office unless the Sp[irit] of the L[or]d. is with him continually.'-[W]hen there ought to be a place prep[a]r[e]d. the Pres[iden]t. of [the] Stake can call on every man to assist him.'-I & my Co[unselor]s. have to hearken to his wants.'-[T]he 12 also have to lend a helping hand'-& the H[igh] P[riests]. & [in] all the Quo[rum]. [I]t is no /[illegible handwriting]/ every work & Come & see that the Bishops are active (to) do their duty & [to] assist every Quo[rum],'-to hear & give assistance'-& (fill) the necessities of that Stake [and]'-to see they are all industrious & nothing to go to waste'-& to build up a city to [the] name of [the] Lor]d.'-[A]nything [the] public wanted'-to see the Bishops'-& to be the 1st man at meetings & see every Officer in his place'-[and to] call congn. to order & on whom he pleases, to preach, & open meeting[s] in [each] Season,'-& every man [be] in his place in temporal & spiritual things.'-[and] if tax[es are] to be raised, [then] all on every man to his place,'-& see that every man pays his tithing, & if he dont bring him to an acc[oun]t.'-[T]he 12 are subject to [the] Pres[idenc]y. of the Stake as much as any o[the]r.,'-&[ they] ought to observe every law & ordinance as much as anyin the Ch[urch].'-[I]f the Pres[idenc]y. of the Stake is going wrong., then its rit. for any of [the] 12 to step up & try titles & call on p[eo]pl[e] & try the members bef[ore] the body of the whole.'-[T]hat/s/ the greatest auth[orit]y.'-[W]hen a Stake of Zion is in wickedness, the p[eo]ple mourn,'-& an Apostle can wield the sword of the Sp[irit],'-& if p[eo]pl[e] wont bear him their bid then [say] farewell & leave [th]em in [the] co[mpany] of [the] L[or]d. & Devil.'-[T]he H[igh] P[riests] are a local Quo[rum] to fill up the travelling Quo[rum] when needed. H. C. K.[:] Mr. Pres[ident]., you have expressed myfeelings.'-[S]ince we were org[anize]d., we have been all kicked to pieces, yet alls right. I acknowledge the [hand] of the L[or]d. [W]e never were in a sit[uatio]n. that we co[ul]d. organize accord[in]g. to the K[ingdom] of God., & I want to see them org[anize]d.'-& see every man act in his place.'-[M]y faith is as soon as this is done'-I shall then see what I have long desired more than my bread.'-I shall then see the p[eo]pl[e] with the power of God resting on them & they will roar,'-& all the Sp[irits] of darkness will clear out of the Country. We shall then become men of God & I [k]no[w] it will come to pass.'-I want to see the Ch[urch] perfectly organ[ize]d. & then the diff[eren]t. Pres[iden]ts. step forw[a]rd. & bear off the load,'-[f]or either of these Pres[iden]ts. are capable of bearing off the meet[in]g.'-[and] if he does not act, he will not have the Sp[irit] of [the] L[or]d. J[esus]. C[hrist]. [I]f a man is to sit in judgment, let him decide right'-& prove himself, & decide the thing as it is, all the time.'-[S]ome men sit in [the] Quo[rum] & dont decide at all.'-I want to see the Pres[idenc]y. [President's] mind relieved'- that he may compose his mind & be filled with rev[ere]n[ce]. all the time. I [k]no[w] it is time for men to be liberated.'-I want to see the great men of the Earth come here to get knowledge'-& see our 3rd. & [blank] & have 10 times more power than we have got.'-I [k]no[w] its correct.'- Lorenzo Snow put out some principles arguing that Jesus Christ is our Fat[he]r. & not our 234 Elder Brother & asked for light.'- B. Y.[:] As he was, so are we now. As he is now, so /we shall become./ shall we be Our Fa[the]r. was once born of parents, & had a Fat[he]r. & Mo[the]r. [the] same as we [have].'-[H]e is the Saviour of the world,'-the root of [the] Sp[irit] & offspring of flesh [and the] only begotten of [the] Fat[he]r. in [the] flesh.'-[T]he Fa[the]r. came down & begot him. [the] same as we do now,'-& Jesus was the only one.'-[I]t was all told in the Temple altho' it was run over quick.'-Moses was as God to the Chil[dren] of Israel,'-so was Joseph to us, = & no man co[ul]d. love God without loving Joseph.'- 'The Mountain Standard' by P. P. Pratt was sung. Erastus Snow expressed his feelings.'- [The] Hi[gh] Council to meet at G. B. Wallaces at 10 a. m. on Monday.'- [The] Bishops [are] to go to [the] office, [and] examine [the] plot'-[and] choose their councillors & meet on Thursaiday at 10 a m at G. B. Wallaces. [A]lso, [the] Pres[idency]. of [the] El[ders] Quorum [to meet at] John Nebeker['s].'- F. S. Richards read of [a] report of 12 dividing it into Wards.[:] Kanyon Ward,'-10 [?] /Mill Creek/ Ward,'-Mississippi Ward,'-W[est]. of Jordan Canaan Ward,'-N[orth]. of City3 wards, 1st. n[orth] of city to include Sessions., 2nd. from Sessions to Weber,'-3rd Brown Settlement.'- B. Y.[: B]etween 10 a /[illegible handwriting]/ survey & Cotton Wood let there be a Ward,'- & over Cotton Wood S[outh]. anot[he]r. Ward.'- B. Y.[:] When the officers are organized & if theycant do a thing witho[ut]t. bro Brigham.'-I dont intend to say a word to the p[eo]pl[e].'-[N]ow bro Spencer,'-go & do as thou has said.'- D. Spencer[:] I am rat[he]r. diffident, but when I [k]no[w] my duty I dont fear men or devils,'-& [I] am very thankful for this morn[ing']s inst[ructi]ons. [and] I want you to put the suggestions to me ['-] I dont care how strong. [M]y life is subject to this work'-I submit to the authorities.'-I will never be offinded at rec[o]g[nizing]. instr[ucti]on[s].'-I never considered my property my own, & [I] dont now. [It was] suggested that the Bishops go [a]round to each familywho have surplus grain'-[and] offer them money for it,'-& if [the money is] refused then [to] take it.'- Adjourn to monday at 10 a m at this place.'-Benediction by John Taylor. Pleasant Spring like morning 16th February 1849 Bro[ther]: [George B.] Wallac[e]'s house Meeting of the Presidency'-Twelve & Seventies. Present[:] B[rig
ham]. Young., H[eber] C Kimball, T[homas]. B[ullock]., P[arley] P Pratt., Amasa L[yman], & J[ohn] Taylor., C[harles] C Rich., Lorenzo Snow., Fr[anklin] D Richards,'-W[illiam]. W. Major, H[enry] Harriman, J[edediah] M Grant., Bishop Whitney., D[anie]l. Spencer., Reynolds Cahoon, G B Wallace, & D[aniel] H Wells., R. C. [Reynolds Cahoon] 11 A.M. Pres. Harriman opened by prayer. [S]ung 'Glorious things of thee are spoken.' [Some began] suggesting names for High Councillors., T. B. reading names of High Priests in the valley.'-E[rastus]. Snow. came in. [It was m]oved & seconded that Isaac Morley be president over the high Council in this 235 place. [It was] carried unanimously. H C K.[: I] motion that John Nebeker be president over the Elder's Quorum. P P Pratt seconded. B,Y. asked if Bishop Whitney would call the lesser Priesthood together'-[and] organize them & he would assist him. My mind is that the best High Priests, the most substantial men, [and] teachers, [are] set in the capacity of Teachers in this place. [We will] set certain numbers of High Priests apart to act in Wards under Bishops or /their/ Prest[ident]s. of [blank] so that the Bishop has his ward perfectly visited, & like little children, his 2 councillors may act as the 2 teachers in the Ward. B. Y.[: T]his is a subject never spoke[n] of before, [and] my text will be found in Bro: Wallace's room. [T]he Pres[iden]t. of the stake should take the charge of all the affairs of the stake spiritual[ly] & temporal[ly], [and] /the/ context reads thus. Under the direction of the 1st Presidency (Willard Snow came in) a person to comprehend the duties involved will have to have a vision of it to la[y] the surfface. [A] person must have the Spir[it] contin[ual]ly. to conduct all the affairs of the Staek as the day presented before him & it must be so.'-[I]t will not do to let men preside who have not humbled themselves so that they get the Spirit.'-A pres[iden]t. of the Stake can call on all in the Stake to assist him whither in making a suitable place to meet'-or /in/ Spiritual matters.'-[T]he Pres[idenc]y., 12., High Priests, & he should see that the Bishops do their duty, the teachers &c., & he should be present when the lesser P[riesthoo]d. [is] called tog[ether]. & give them directions /in/'-temporal matters & lay before them the necessities of this place, see no idlers, [make] no waste. & he should be always on hand. [T]hen he, the first man to walk on to [the] stand., its his right to call on me & whom he pleases to preach, & I submit to the powers that be & if I choose to preside'-I'll tell him. [I]ts his duty to see that the congregat[ion] is in order'-& see [that] everyman [is] in his place in Spiritual things & in temporal things.'-See that every man pays his tithing, his taxes, [and] if [a man is] not pay[ing] tithing, bring up such a man.'-[and] the 12 are not the ruling authorities here, they [are] as subject to the authorites & to the High Council as any other members of the Ch[urch]. [S]uppose the local authorities has transg right.'-[T]he 12 ought just to recognise every law in the Church the same as if [they were] in no office'-[as in] if [the] Pres[i]d[en]cy [is] in absence.'-[and] the Presidency of this stake [is] in sin & the High Council also, then if [the] 12 or [the] Quorum or one of them be there, it is his right to step in & say I am the man to lead you. [And] if the Quorum of High Council think[s] they [are] as big as he, let him call the p[eo]pl[e] & he can wield the power.'-[I]f he is in the power of his office'-& he can wield the sword as he pleases'-& if [the] p[eo]pl[e are] given up to wickedness & [do] not hearken to him,'-he can bid them Good bye & leave them in the hands of the Devil & God.'- H C K[: I] have expressed my feelings, and they are like this comparing it to a machine. [There are] a good many wheels in a machine, & there is a good many wheels to bring the fruits of righteousness when we [are] organized. [But when] we [are] kicked & blown to pieces so we are all confused again,'-never in a situation before to be organized as the order of God.'-& then when [we are] organized & every man act[s] where he is called. I dont want to see a cog'-[I will] run clear up to the water wheel & mash in that, [for] it throws the whole into confusion. [And] as it grows ro are more perfect & powerful to accomplish the work of God. I have faith as soon as the Bishops act that the p[eo]pl[e] will be better when every man acts in his station [and there are]'-no poor coming to Pres[iden]t Young & I. [I]nstead of [the] Bishop,'-& there will be the power of God among this 236 people'-there are foul Spirits here, & [they] are among us. [T]his organization is going to put up the fires & burn the hogs out of the country, [but] this [is] what I am looking after & it will come to pass, & I feel it in my bones & all over me'-these are my feelings. I want to see this church organized & each man act in his own place instead of [having] my president do it'-when these Presidents are just as able to do it as not. [E]very man should have honor when he acts in his calling,'-[for] he [has] no right to the Holy Ghost but his calling is packed on to somebody else, & that person that does, he has the honor of it [and] the Spirit of it. [L]et evry man act in his own judgment., & if wrong, let [the] men be corrected.'-[I] want the [illegible] taken of this Pres[iden]t. [for] he has as much of a family as all in the room. [T]hen [will] his mind [be] calm & composed & he can get the Revelations of Jesus Christ.'-[H]e has felt since [he] left Nauvoo as tho' he could draw up his legs & breath[e] his last breath.'-[B]ut so am I'-but I aint such a fool as [to] die right in the midst of it.'-I want to live & see our children even to the 3[rd] & 4[th] generation that they may become great men, for they will be great men if we only do right. Lorenzo Snow laid out his opinions as to Jesus Christ being of a different grade than prophets or more than our Bre[thre]n. [H]e is God the father'-& not our Elder Brother.'- B Y'-[I]t came to me in England, [that] as God was we shall be,'-[and] as we are so God was.'-[H]e is the very eternal father, because of the creation of God.'-[H]e is the son of God, the only begotten. [H]e is the only one God the father came down & begat. Moses was a God to his generation'-[and] Joseph was to his.'-[N]o man could have the spirit without loving Joseph, in Joseph entered the Rev/elat[ion]/ spirit went right to him, & told Joseph.'-[T]he Spiritual wife doctrine came upon me abroad in such a manner [as] I [could] never forget.'-[O]ne blood particular things belong to, after all we are of one blood & one flesh all the nations of the earth.'-Joseph said I command you to go & get another wife. I felt as if the grave was better for me than anything,'-but I was filled with the Holy Ghost that my wife & Bro: Kimballs wife would upbraid me for lightness in those days.'-I could jump up & hollow. my blood clear as India Rum, my flesh clear, [but] I said to /Joseph/, suppose I should apostatize, would my family not be worse of[f?]. Joseph said certain bounds [are] set to men & if a man [is] faithful & pure to these bounds'-[then] God will take him out of the world if he sees him falter.'-[and] he'll take him to himself.'-You have passed these bounds Brigham,'-& this [is your] consolation.'-[B]ut I never had any fears of not being saved.'- [T]hen I said to Joseph I am ready to go a head, [then] he passed certain bounds before certain revelations [were] given. [The group] sung'-The Mountain Standard. E. Snow'-thundred'-as to all bearing a portion'-mass of the Priesthood realize nothing. B. Y.[: B]less the bishops & set them apart for this place'-altho' they may have been previously ordained Bishops, [and] arrangements [made] to have Bishops together ordained &c. Franklin D are read Minutes of Quorum of 12. [Discussed d]ividing the surrounding country from the City, S L C. into Wards. B. Y.[:] When the Presidents of different Quorums [will] be organized & the people cant steal, whose, without saying I am councilled so byBro Brigham[?]'-If the p[eo]pl[e] dont stop this, I shall stop
saying anything. You Presidents [line] go & do the thing thats right,'-& do it in your own name, without saying Brigham sent you, [and] take along enough with you. Dl. Spencer'-I am diffident, but [I do not] fear Devils nor nothing else if [I] know right.'- [B]ut if [I feel] dubiety'-[I would] rather be wronged than wrong any one.'-[I] wish suggestions 237 from the Pres[iden]t, [and] I shall not take it amiss if [it] comes hard on me, [even] if I have to be told 5 times.'-My life & substance & all is on the alter, all for this p[eo]pl[e].'-[I] perfectly understand Snow's position,'-& I have looked upon it as he has.'-[T]he head is not [the] onlyorgan to work, [but if] the head is effected & worn down, if one leg [is] diseased, [then] the arm has to do its part sustaining a crutch.'-[I] want your prayers. [T]he position you have placed me in [is a] very responsible one.'-[I] have more feelings for others than [for] myself. I care nothing about mylife or my property, [for] it is subject to him who has created me an agent over it.'-[In] timidity'-[Iam the] weakest among you.'- [We] adjourn[ed] till Monday at 10. John Taylor dismissed by prayer. Council met Friday, February 16, 1849 at the home of Bro[ther] Wallace. After mature deliberations, persons were nominated to compose the High Council of the Stake of Zion. to wit. Elesar Miller, Titus Billings, Levi Jackman, Chadwick Roundy, John Vance, Ira Eldridge, HenryG. Sherwood, Phinius Richards, Edwin D. Wooley, William W. Majors, Elisha H. Groves and Issac Morley. Voted that Issac Morley by president of the High Council. Also voted that John Nebekker by president of the Elders Quorum. Bishop Newell K. Whitney was then instructed to organize the lesser priesthood. Pres[ident] Young gave change to Daniel Spencer, President of the stake, and said he should take charge of the jurisdiction both temporal and spiritual under the direction of the First Presidency. Elder Lorenzo Snow asked information upon certain points on Jesus Christ. Pres[ident] Young replied in substance as follows: 'As he was once now are we. As he is now so shall we be.'
[source: Minutes, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1910-1951, Privately Published, Salt Lake City, Utah 2010]
ham]. Young., H[eber] C Kimball, T[homas]. B[ullock]., P[arley] P Pratt., Amasa L[yman], & J[ohn] Taylor., C[harles] C Rich., Lorenzo Snow., Fr[anklin] D Richards,'-W[illiam]. W. Major, H[enry] Harriman, J[edediah] M Grant., Bishop Whitney., D[anie]l. Spencer., Reynolds Cahoon, G B Wallace, & D[aniel] H Wells., R. C. [Reynolds Cahoon] 11 A.M. Pres. Harriman opened by prayer. [S]ung 'Glorious things of thee are spoken.' [Some began] suggesting names for High Councillors., T. B. reading names of High Priests in the valley.'-E[rastus]. Snow. came in. [It was m]oved & seconded that Isaac Morley be president over the high Council in this 235 place. [It was] carried unanimously. H C K.[: I] motion that John Nebeker be president over the Elder's Quorum. P P Pratt seconded. B,Y. asked if Bishop Whitney would call the lesser Priesthood together'-[and] organize them & he would assist him. My mind is that the best High Priests, the most substantial men, [and] teachers, [are] set in the capacity of Teachers in this place. [We will] set certain numbers of High Priests apart to act in Wards under Bishops or /their/ Prest[ident]s. of [blank] so that the Bishop has his ward perfectly visited, & like little children, his 2 councillors may act as the 2 teachers in the Ward. B. Y.[: T]his is a subject never spoke[n] of before, [and] my text will be found in Bro: Wallace's room. [T]he Pres[iden]t. of the stake should take the charge of all the affairs of the stake spiritual[ly] & temporal[ly], [and] /the/ context reads thus. Under the direction of the 1st Presidency (Willard Snow came in) a person to comprehend the duties involved will have to have a vision of it to la[y] the surfface. [A] person must have the Spir[it] contin[ual]ly. to conduct all the affairs of the Staek as the day presented before him & it must be so.'-[I]t will not do to let men preside who have not humbled themselves so that they get the Spirit.'-A pres[iden]t. of the Stake can call on all in the Stake to assist him whither in making a suitable place to meet'-or /in/ Spiritual matters.'-[T]he Pres[idenc]y., 12., High Priests, & he should see that the Bishops do their duty, the teachers &c., & he should be present when the lesser P[riesthoo]d. [is] called tog[ether]. & give them directions /in/'-temporal matters & lay before them the necessities of this place, see no idlers, [make] no waste. & he should be always on hand. [T]hen he, the first man to walk on to [the] stand., its his right to call on me & whom he pleases to preach, & I submit to the powers that be & if I choose to preside'-I'll tell him. [I]ts his duty to see that the congregat[ion] is in order'-& see [that] everyman [is] in his place in Spiritual things & in temporal things.'-See that every man pays his tithing, his taxes, [and] if [a man is] not pay[ing] tithing, bring up such a man.'-[and] the 12 are not the ruling authorities here, they [are] as subject to the authorites & to the High Council as any other members of the Ch[urch]. [S]uppose the local authorities has transg right.'-[T]he 12 ought just to recognise every law in the Church the same as if [they were] in no office'-[as in] if [the] Pres[i]d[en]cy [is] in absence.'-[and] the Presidency of this stake [is] in sin & the High Council also, then if [the] 12 or [the] Quorum or one of them be there, it is his right to step in & say I am the man to lead you. [And] if the Quorum of High Council think[s] they [are] as big as he, let him call the p[eo]pl[e] & he can wield the power.'-[I]f he is in the power of his office'-& he can wield the sword as he pleases'-& if [the] p[eo]pl[e are] given up to wickedness & [do] not hearken to him,'-he can bid them Good bye & leave them in the hands of the Devil & God.'- H C K[: I] have expressed my feelings, and they are like this comparing it to a machine. [There are] a good many wheels in a machine, & there is a good many wheels to bring the fruits of righteousness when we [are] organized. [But when] we [are] kicked & blown to pieces so we are all confused again,'-never in a situation before to be organized as the order of God.'-& then when [we are] organized & every man act[s] where he is called. I dont want to see a cog'-[I will] run clear up to the water wheel & mash in that, [for] it throws the whole into confusion. [And] as it grows ro are more perfect & powerful to accomplish the work of God. I have faith as soon as the Bishops act that the p[eo]pl[e] will be better when every man acts in his station [and there are]'-no poor coming to Pres[iden]t Young & I. [I]nstead of [the] Bishop,'-& there will be the power of God among this 236 people'-there are foul Spirits here, & [they] are among us. [T]his organization is going to put up the fires & burn the hogs out of the country, [but] this [is] what I am looking after & it will come to pass, & I feel it in my bones & all over me'-these are my feelings. I want to see this church organized & each man act in his own place instead of [having] my president do it'-when these Presidents are just as able to do it as not. [E]very man should have honor when he acts in his calling,'-[for] he [has] no right to the Holy Ghost but his calling is packed on to somebody else, & that person that does, he has the honor of it [and] the Spirit of it. [L]et evry man act in his own judgment., & if wrong, let [the] men be corrected.'-[I] want the [illegible] taken of this Pres[iden]t. [for] he has as much of a family as all in the room. [T]hen [will] his mind [be] calm & composed & he can get the Revelations of Jesus Christ.'-[H]e has felt since [he] left Nauvoo as tho' he could draw up his legs & breath[e] his last breath.'-[B]ut so am I'-but I aint such a fool as [to] die right in the midst of it.'-I want to live & see our children even to the 3[rd] & 4[th] generation that they may become great men, for they will be great men if we only do right. Lorenzo Snow laid out his opinions as to Jesus Christ being of a different grade than prophets or more than our Bre[thre]n. [H]e is God the father'-& not our Elder Brother.'- B Y'-[I]t came to me in England, [that] as God was we shall be,'-[and] as we are so God was.'-[H]e is the very eternal father, because of the creation of God.'-[H]e is the son of God, the only begotten. [H]e is the only one God the father came down & begat. Moses was a God to his generation'-[and] Joseph was to his.'-[N]o man could have the spirit without loving Joseph, in Joseph entered the Rev/elat[ion]/ spirit went right to him, & told Joseph.'-[T]he Spiritual wife doctrine came upon me abroad in such a manner [as] I [could] never forget.'-[O]ne blood particular things belong to, after all we are of one blood & one flesh all the nations of the earth.'-Joseph said I command you to go & get another wife. I felt as if the grave was better for me than anything,'-but I was filled with the Holy Ghost that my wife & Bro: Kimballs wife would upbraid me for lightness in those days.'-I could jump up & hollow. my blood clear as India Rum, my flesh clear, [but] I said to /Joseph/, suppose I should apostatize, would my family not be worse of[f?]. Joseph said certain bounds [are] set to men & if a man [is] faithful & pure to these bounds'-[then] God will take him out of the world if he sees him falter.'-[and] he'll take him to himself.'-You have passed these bounds Brigham,'-& this [is your] consolation.'-[B]ut I never had any fears of not being saved.'- [T]hen I said to Joseph I am ready to go a head, [then] he passed certain bounds before certain revelations [were] given. [The group] sung'-The Mountain Standard. E. Snow'-thundred'-as to all bearing a portion'-mass of the Priesthood realize nothing. B. Y.[: B]less the bishops & set them apart for this place'-altho' they may have been previously ordained Bishops, [and] arrangements [made] to have Bishops together ordained &c. Franklin D are read Minutes of Quorum of 12. [Discussed d]ividing the surrounding country from the City, S L C. into Wards. B. Y.[:] When the Presidents of different Quorums [will] be organized & the people cant steal, whose, without saying I am councilled so byBro Brigham[?]'-If the p[eo]pl[e] dont stop this, I shall stop
saying anything. You Presidents [line] go & do the thing thats right,'-& do it in your own name, without saying Brigham sent you, [and] take along enough with you. Dl. Spencer'-I am diffident, but [I do not] fear Devils nor nothing else if [I] know right.'- [B]ut if [I feel] dubiety'-[I would] rather be wronged than wrong any one.'-[I] wish suggestions 237 from the Pres[iden]t, [and] I shall not take it amiss if [it] comes hard on me, [even] if I have to be told 5 times.'-My life & substance & all is on the alter, all for this p[eo]pl[e].'-[I] perfectly understand Snow's position,'-& I have looked upon it as he has.'-[T]he head is not [the] onlyorgan to work, [but if] the head is effected & worn down, if one leg [is] diseased, [then] the arm has to do its part sustaining a crutch.'-[I] want your prayers. [T]he position you have placed me in [is a] very responsible one.'-[I] have more feelings for others than [for] myself. I care nothing about mylife or my property, [for] it is subject to him who has created me an agent over it.'-[In] timidity'-[Iam the] weakest among you.'- [We] adjourn[ed] till Monday at 10. John Taylor dismissed by prayer. Council met Friday, February 16, 1849 at the home of Bro[ther] Wallace. After mature deliberations, persons were nominated to compose the High Council of the Stake of Zion. to wit. Elesar Miller, Titus Billings, Levi Jackman, Chadwick Roundy, John Vance, Ira Eldridge, HenryG. Sherwood, Phinius Richards, Edwin D. Wooley, William W. Majors, Elisha H. Groves and Issac Morley. Voted that Issac Morley by president of the High Council. Also voted that John Nebekker by president of the Elders Quorum. Bishop Newell K. Whitney was then instructed to organize the lesser priesthood. Pres[ident] Young gave change to Daniel Spencer, President of the stake, and said he should take charge of the jurisdiction both temporal and spiritual under the direction of the First Presidency. Elder Lorenzo Snow asked information upon certain points on Jesus Christ. Pres[ident] Young replied in substance as follows: 'As he was once now are we. As he is now so shall we be.'
[source: Minutes, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1910-1951, Privately Published, Salt Lake City, Utah 2010]
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