accidentally caught between two power could fill-long looked for, a committee on by-laws, consisting heavy logs and considerably injured anxiously desired, earnestly prayed of Julia C. Taylor, Edith Knowlton, and disfigured. In 1847 she drove for rest; happy reunion forever, Birdie Cummings and Ardelle an ox team all the way across granted at last. Like a tired child | Cummings, was appointed. The the great plains from the Missouri she fell into peaceful slumber, to committee retired, and while they River to Salt Lake Valley, besides awake in endless joy and gladness. were absent from the room Mrs. cooking over camp fires for her hus- A blameless life, a beautiful death. Charlotte I. Kirby delivered an adband and children. Reaching the On Christmas day Mother dress upon woman suffrage; she was site of Salt Lake City in September, Thatcher remarked to one of her followed by Mrs. Zina D. H. Young. 1847, she plastered with her own sons at parting-"We will spend in hands the adobe hut built in the this life no more Christmas days toOld Fort in the autumn of that gether." She was gladly hastening year. to those gone before, and the vision of the spirit showed that the end was nigh.

Woman Suffragists.

The meeting lasted upwards of two hours, and was adjourned for one month.

We understand that the annual She went to California in 1849 fee for membership is 25 cents only, with her husband and children, and having been made thus small in orreturned with them in the fall of der that as large a number of ladies 1857. She participated in the move as possible may be induced to join south, and consequently, with the On January the 11th there was a the association. It is fully expected balance of the Saints, again showed numerous gathering at the Assembly that auxiliary branches of the assoher willingness to give up all earthly Hall on the occasion of the meeting ciation will shortly be established possessions for the Gospel's sake. convened for the purpose of forming in many places throughout the In 1860 she, with her husband and a Woman's Suffrage Association. Territory. One hundred names family, settled in Cache Valley. Representatives were in attendance were subscribed to the roll at Probably no member of her sex in from various portions of the Terri- the close of yesterday's conference, this generation has been more ear-tory. Invitations had been issued and had time permitted, a larger nest and conscientious than she in to a number of Gentiles resident in number could have been taken. Any advocating the principles of the Gos- the city and district to be present lady desirous of becoming a mempel, as revealed anew through Joseph and take part in the proceedings. ber of the association may do so by Smith the Prophet. In conversa-Of these a few were seated in the calling at the office of the Woman's tion upon the gravest topics she was body of the hall. Upon the platform Exponent and leaving her name not only energetic but inspirational. were many young, bright, and intel- with Mrs. Wells. Being familiar with the scriptures, ligent ladies, who appeared to take she found it, while in California, not an especial interest in the laudable difficult to confound and confuse movement which was going forministers of various denominations, ward. with whom she often came in contact.

After some preliminaries Mrs. Zina D. H. Young stated the Whether struggling to feed and object for which the meeting clothe a large family from scanty had been called, and remarked stores, or dispensing abundant that Mrs. Emily S. Richards, havmeans, Mother Thatcher was a ing been authorized at the last anstriking exemplification of a true nual convention of the N. W. S. A. helpmeet, noble wife, and affectionate mother. Never adding burdens to others, she was always willing to carry her own and as many of the

troubles and

The necessary credentials for the delegates of the U. W. S. A. to Washington will be prepared by the executive committee, and signed by the officers of the association.

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of

be

Statehood Hearing. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. The hearing before the House committee on the question Utah's statehood commenced this at Washington, would organize the morning, Springer in the chair. Woman's Suffrage Association for The time of hearing will Utah Territory. Mrs. Richards ac- confined to eight hours, four cordingly presided, and asked that to each side, represented by adhersorrows of others a secretary be nominated. Mrs. L. ents to the Mormons and the antias she could. Even when hun- D. Alder was thereupon appointed Mormons-F. S. Richards, J. T. ger pinched her children, and to fill that office, and the meeting Caine and Judge Wilson for, and the frosty breath of winter being in order for actual business, Messrs. Baskin, West, McBride and chilled their thinly-clad bodies, no Mrs. M. Y. Dougall nominated Mrs. Ferry against admission. murmur was heard from her lips. Margaret T. Caine as President of Richards presented his argument Silently, uncomplainingly, she laid the Woman's Suffrage Association this forenoon, and will be followed her deal to rest in Ohio, Illinois, of Utah. The proposition was sec- by Ferry this afternoon. Richards? Winter Quarters, Utah and Califo-onded by Mrs. Ardelle Cummings, argument treated on the labors and nia, her faith in the power and and unanimously adopted. character of Utah's Pioneers and mercy of God being unwavering, The other officers of the organi- the general character of her people and her trust in Him to reunite zation were elected as follows: Vice- of today; the products, industries, sundered ties was sublimely beauti- Presidents, Lydia D. Alder, Nellie resources, wealth, and population of ful. The rising, meridian and set- Webber and Priscilla Jennings the Territory, official acts of the late ting sun casts light and shadows on Riter; Secretary, Cornelia H.Clay- constitutional convention interdictthe graves of her sleeping children ton; Treasurer, Margaret Dwyer; ing bigamy and polygamy, the ratifrom Ohio to California, and mid- Corresponding Secretary, C. I. way upon the resting place of him whose death to her broke the chain, stopped short life's joys, and chilled all earthly hopes. Fifty years of a perfect union in married life suddenly interrupted by death, left a void in a longing heart that no earthly

Kirby; Executive Committee--Maria
Y. Dougall (chairman), Ann E.
Groesbeck, Nettie Y. Snell, Julia C.
Taylor, Jennie Rowe.

fication of that provision by the great majority of the legal voters, who subscribed by oath to uphold the law of the United States, especially to prosecute offen lers under the Subsequently the constitution of laws specially formed against polygthe National Woman's Suffrage As-amy and polygamous practices, the sociation was read and adopted, and marriage law of the Territory, and

ernment of the priesthood and no
other system.

Suicide at Kamas.

from other wards. It was led by Elder Henry Gardner. The opening prayer was offered by Counselor T. E. Taylor, and was followed by a funeral anthem by the choir.

President Cleveland's announce- position existed because the majority was greatly augmented by singers ment to Congress that polygamy of the Mormons believed in the govwas practically ended in Utah. He attacked Gov. West's last report and disproved by affidavit some statements made therein; arraigned the Governor for his action in doing all he can to excite the prejudices of the nation against a people struggling for their constitutional rights; referred to the question of church and state, which was merely a slogan of active politicians, and to the secret ballot, showing the utter impossibility of anybody's knowing for whom votes were cast.

The committee paid close attention to his argument and asked several questions.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 12.— Richards made a magnificent opening speech before the committee on territories this morning. He created a profound impression and elicited intense interest. The five

years

S. S. Nobblitt and his wife, Jane,
have lived at Kamas, Summit
about ten years since. Mrs. Nob-
County, ever since their marriage,
blitt was about thirty
age, and the daughter of William
Woolstenhulme; she was a native of
Davis County. She has three child-
ren, the eldest about eight years of
age, and the youngest a baby.

BISHOP GEORGE H. TAYLOR, of the Fourteenth Ward, addressed the congregation. If we had had our choice, we would have had of Brother Morris' funeral in our own ward, where as many as possible of his brethren with whom he has been intimately associated, might have had an opportunity of speaking their sentiments concerning him. But his widespread popularity, and the circumstances of his death, made it impossible to have his funeral in his own ward with satisfaction to his friends.

For some time past the husband
and wife have not got along very
well. She said that she was ill-
treated by him, and her appear

ance indicated that she was not in
the enjoyment of happiness. On
January 8th there was a quarrel
between Mr. and Mrs. Nobblitt,
though what about or to what extent
it was carried is not generally known.

Of Brother Morris' talents I do not wish to say much, and will speak of his home qualities, his inner life, as it were. He was a good man in that

liberals declined to follow. Finally The outcome, however, was that the sense which means a great deal. He

Ferry agreed to speak this afternoon, and Caine in a few days, on the other side. Judge Wilson will close. The Governor is much agitated over Richards' reference to his report and press dispatches,

woman took up a bottle contain-
ing carbolic acid, and swallowed a
mouthful of the deadly drug.

She was a member of the Church

in her girlhood. Her husband,
however, always has been a non-
"Mormon."

W. C. MORRIS' FUNERAL.

Neighbors were called in, and to them she stated that she had "taken it on purpose. She soon became WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 14. unconscious, and at 11:30 a. m., an The hearing was resumed this morn-hour and a half afterward, she died. ing, the whole time being occupied by McBride. He spoke lengthily of his own pioneer life, and described Salt Lake Valley as a fertile meadow. Tracing Mormon history, he claimed that its present status was that of a lawless community. He construed the hoisting of the flag According to the order previously on Ensign Peak as a rebellious act. announced, the remains of the late The secret why Mormons are un-William C. Morris were conveyed American is the belief in immed- from the family residence in the iate revelation. Declared the con- Fourteenth Ward to Assembly Hall vening of the Constitutional Con- Sunday morning, Jan. 13. vention was unprecedented and unlawful. The Mormons voted for the constitution under orders. Declared section twelve a subterfuge. All concerned in the statehood scheme are insincere. He said the Mormons regarded plural marriage as one thing and polygamy as another, and, if given statehood, they would construe it so legally. He cited the land quarrels between the Mormons and Gentiles, and showed that the Mormons claimed the earth.

The stands, organ, choir, and sacramental table were draped in white, and there was a profusion of flowers and evergreens. The casket was placed immediately in front of the sacramental table, and upon the latter stood a magnificent floral easel, a tribute from the fellow craftsmen of the deceased. There was also a floral lyre, the gift of the Fourteenth Ward choir.

was kind, sociable and affectionate. He was a member of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association, and labored earnestly in its interests. His lectures to the young people were very interesting and profitable to them. He was a very useful worker among them, and had great influence with them.

I have had repeated conversations with him upon religious subjects within a year or two, and found his mind was being much drawn out respecting them, and in an effort to acquire religious truth. This has been especially the case since his labors in the Manti Temple. He seemed very desirous to perfect his talent as an artist, that he might be an instrument in the hands of God for beautifying the Temples which the Saints are building.

We loved him for his kind and genial ways. He was a loving husband and father, and nothing in his power to obtain was too good for his family. He would stand up and bear a simple, honest testimony to the truth of the Gospel, and I believe in my heart that he was a true and honest man.

ELDER JOHN NICHOLSON

By ten o'clock the building was next spoke. I was familiar with well filled, but people continued to Brother William, having been acpour in from all parts of the city, quainted with him from his youth; The Chairman I thought the until it was densely crowded. and like many in the community I land-jumpers got away alive. On the stand were Apostles F. M. had learned to love and esteem him. Congress was asked to amend the Lyman, H. J. Grant and J. W. Tay-Just before he started from home he Constitution so that Utah could be lor, President Angus M. Cannon, admitted. In regard to polygamy, members of the High Council and it is a symptom, not the disease. other prominent brethren.

Wilson requested the essence of The services were begun by the the objections, to avoid misunder-singing of an appropriate hymn by standing, and was answered that op- the Fourteenth Ward Choir, which

called to see me, as was his custom before leaving on prolonged visits, and told me why he was going. I had an unfavorable impression, and wished to say to him that I saw no necessity of his going, but refraine 1,

Temples dedicated to the Most High went into the canyon or the moun-
God.
tain, he would always admire the

We, his co-religionists, often speak evergreens, and the crystal streams,
of a future association with those the beautiful, snow-crested moun-
we love. We will again meet with tains, towering toward heaven. There
Brother Morris. He kept the faith, was no color God has placed in the
and of such it is promised they shall variety of flowers but what brought
have eternal life.
forth bursts of admiration; and in
this, I have alway thought I was
comparatively deficient-in admir-
ing the creations of God.

lest it might discourage him. I
learn that similar feelings were en-
tertained by many persons inti-
mately connected with the deceased.
I understand that his beloved wife
very reluctantly gave her assent to
his going. These impressions, were
like shadows of coming events, being
premonitory of the incident that has I pray that the spirit of peace and
caused so much sadness among comfort, like the gentle dews of
Brother Morris' multitude of friends. | heaven, may rest upon the wife and
I am familiar to a considerable ex- children of Brother Morris.
tent, practically, with his profession
as a decorative artist, and have known
many of his class, but have never
known one so excellent as he in so
many different lines. It is said that
labor, in a sense, is worship. This
is true. It is the exercise of those
talents God has given us, and in
using them to beautify the earth and
make it a more delightful place on
which to dwell, we are engaged in
practical worship.

ELDER GEORGE HAMLIN

read an address written in behalf of
the fellow artists of the deceased. It
expressed their sentiments towards
him in a manner to prove the high
worth they ascribed to him. It
praised in the highest terms, his
talent as an artist, and his qualities
as a man.

ELDER C. R. SAVAGE

I desire to say that William C. Morris was a man who, had he been permitted to live, would have excelled in his art. And I also desire to say unto the Latter-day Saints that all the works of man, like paintings upon walls and canvass, and in the Temples of our God, will fade away like other things created of man; but that which is created of God, the spirit he possessed, will last next made a few remarks. I always for ever. I say a man might become feel in the presence death, the ma the greatest artist the world has ever Brother Morris' character is sug-jesty of the Eternal God; and I feel troduced, and spread upon canvass gestive of the saying of the Savior this sentiment with greater force the beautiful sun in all its splendor, in reference to Nathaniel-"Behold when in the presence of the death of the grandeur of the stars in the dome an Israelite in whom there is no one I love. When "Billy," as we of heaven, and the glories of heavenly guile." Everybody who knew Wil- always called him, was a little bodies; he might attain to all the perliam loved him. Was this because school boy, he displayed remarkable fection possible in painting the tints of his great talents? No. It is said talent in drawing; and when I gaze of the rainbow, the color of the that what a man sows that also shall upon some of his work, and note the flowers, the trees of the forest, and he reap. He sowed love and sympa-rapid improvement he was making, all the creations of God, in such thy, and these sentiments being I am impressed with the belief that splendor as to deceive us; and sowed by him in the hearts of we have lost a really great artist. the snow-crested hills, and the heavthe people, there returned to him Brother Morris was not given to the enly tints of the clouds in an evena plentiful crop in kind. sentiment of money-making, but he ing sky; yet, if that man fails to acEverybody loved William because was devoted to the good, the true complish one thing, he falls short of William loved everybody. His and the beautiful. He probably the greatest blessing any human sympathy was extended to all who never would have become great being can enjoy; and that is if he came to him in distress, not exclud- through wealth, but he was great fails to spend a little time every day ing the tattered and down-at-the- in the hearts of the people. of his life in coloring the great picheel tramp. On one occasion his ture of the future that is before us; sympathies led him to employ a spoke as follows: My dear brethren he fails in his mission here on earth. vagrant. The latter, instead of re- and sisters: I took my seat in the I have gone into the studio of Wm. ciprocating by tokens of gratitude, congregation this morning, prefer- C. Morris, in his private life, and robbed his employer of a quantity ing rather to listen than to make found him spending a portion of his of gold leaf. The fellow was caught any remarks, feeling that I could time, every day he was not engaged in the act. The foreman said to for others (which probably never William "You keep him here till I came to the knowledge of his bring a policeman." While the offifriends), in painting a beautiful piccer was being brought our deceased ture for himself. It is one of the friend began, in the softness of his grandest designs ever conceived in heart, to sympathize with the man the mind of man, in which was who had wronged him, and finally planted beautiful trees, in all their said, in substance, "Now, if you do foliage and healthful vigor; lovely not get away from here quick an had a high regard for him. He was gardens, vineyards, figures of huofficer will soon have you in one of the most modest, unpreten- man beings, and all the most holy charge." The policeman came, and tious men I have ever met during thoughts associated with heavenly was met by an apology from William my whole lifetime. And in think-things were here represented. I befor letting the "poor fellow go." He ing of Wm. C. Moris, I always put held on one side of the picture a was overflowing with the milk of him down on the list of those who place where there was to be no weephuman kindness, and his memory are meek and lowly of heart. ing and sorrow, no trouble or diswill be cherished by the com- He seems to have been endowed tress, but where union and love He has munity. left many with those God-like attributes of ad- met together, and where charity and marks of his genius behind him. miring the creations of our God. He forgiveness kissed each other. I beThey are on the corners of build- could not pass a little flower unno-held the glories of the creations of ings, in the windows of public ticed. If he passed a running brook, God in their supernal beauty, where places, in houses of worship, and in he would make a remark, admiring children of God labored for the good he most sacred structures of all the same, to his companion. If he of one another.

APOSTLE JOHN W. TAYLOR

enjoy an hour or two much better
in silent thought and listening to
the remarks of others, than by mak-
ing any remarks myself.

I have known Wm. C. Morris, or
"Billy," as he is known among his
associates and friends, ever since I
was a small boy. I have always

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Whenever he had any time, he was working on this picture, which seems to be but a beginning, and which will lead him on to the highest achievements of man. I say, these paintings here on these walls will fade and sink away; but he has engraved upon the canvass of this life and the future, upon his heart, and upon my heart, and upon the hearts of us all, the creations of God that will never fade away. They will last forever. And while he has been working upon this great scene, through the shadows of the trees of death a bright and glorious light has shone in magnificence and splendor upon his picture, and today he has finished it.

I behold this plainly before me. I know there is no human artist who can excel that painting, for upon the great canvass of the future is it placed, there to remain forever as a monument of beauty and grandeur, where in the resurrection of the just, in the morning of the righteous, we will behold it, and it will not be excelled by any workman or master hand. It was wrought by a master hand, a finished workman, that man cannot approach-and that picture is "eternal life."

man.

No man can be more than good, and Wm. C. Morris was a good I desire to say that all who keep the commandments of our God here on the earth are building a future, a picture which will remain. And Brother Morris has not finished his work, but according to the revelations of Jesus Christ he will go on in learning and gaining intelligence, and will there go on unto perfection in his art, even as our Father in heaven is perfect. Wm. C. Morris will become an ar

tist, not only of painting upon the canvas, but when worlds are to be created he will associate with the

gods, and sit in council in planning and beautifying worlds that are to be peopled; he will assist in beautifying and designing worlds as they

roll into existence.

memory of Brother Morris; may the lived the life of a Saint. He was a
Lord bless his family, comfort their jewel of the first water, and his fam-
hearts, and make happy the home of ily and friends may well be proud of
those he has left behind. And let what he has accomplished. His works
us take upon us the responsibility will not fade as rapidly as we might
that was formerly upon him, and suppose; but his most enduring
see that we truly appreciate and fol- works have been wrought in the
low the sentiment:
hearts of the Latter-day Saints. I
pray that God may bless his family,
and that they may be abundantly
consoled. His works have been seen
and admired by tens of thousands,
but he was so modest and retiring
that not many of his admirers knew
him personally.

The widow's heart shall share my joy,
The or han and oppressed
Shall see I love the sweet employ

To succor the distressed.

May God bless you all, and the family of Brother Morris, that they may grow up walking in the footsteps of him who has left us, doing the works of righteousness, that they may be raised up in the morning of the first resurrection, and be able to mingle with their husband and sire throughout all the ages of eternity; is my prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

APOSTLE H. J. GRANT

more than

PRESIDENT ANGUS M. CANNON

said: It is with diffidence that I arise before you to add a few words to what has already been said, regarding our departed brother. When the sad tidings reached me, I remembered the parting that took place between Brother Morris and myself; and as he said to Brother Nicholson, so he remarked to me. He bade me "Good-bye." When he told me the object of his visit to the east, I remember the emotion that sprang up within me; and I regret that I did not tell him the sorrow I experienced at that time; yet I could not say "Brother Morris, don't go," as I knew his desire was to go and improve himself in his said: My acquaintance with Bro-art, that he might be more useful ther Morris was but slight, yet I feel and skillful, and do greater justice justified in saying that I endorse to the sacred edifices we purpose what has been said of him. erecting and are erecting.

next spoke very briefly. None
of us can do any
be good, and that Brother Morris led
the life of a good man, and was kind
and charitable, all will agree who
knew him. None of us can say or
do anything which will add to or
take from Brother Morris. He has
set us an example worthy of being
followed.

APOSTLE F. M. LYMAN

That we may remember where Brother Morris is, I will read the 11th and 12th verses of the 40th chapter of Alma:

When I heard of his departure from this life, I thought of the gloom and sadness that would enshroud his family, and how farNow concerning the state of the soul be-reaching his absence would be felt tween death and the resurrection. Behold, and experienced by this community. it has been made known unto me, by an angel, that the spirits of al men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body; yea, the spirits of all men, whether they be good or evil, are taken home to that God who gave them life.

And then shall it come to pass that the spirits of those who are righteous, are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise; a state of rest; a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow, &c.

That is the state of Elder Morris. There is no attribute placed in His troubles, cares and sorrows are man, but what will be further and ended. Around me I see today a more perfectly developed in eternity; new departure-the draping of these and if Wm. C. Morris was capable stands in white. This I commend of beautifying our homes and places to all Latter-day Saints. We here, with his limited means, what clothe our dead in white, not in may he not be able to perform as he goes on in perfection in the things of God?

blackness. It is not such a serious thing to die, especially for the righteous; and it is proper that we Brother Morris was a good man. should die when our work is finMy heart always went out for him. ished. Many men might live a I know he had a kind and sym- hundred years and not accomplish pathetic nature; and while I have as much as Brother Morris did. Yet the privilege of expressing my feel- he passed away while still a young ings I will say, God bless the man. His was a fine art soul. He

There is no edifice that he did not

improve, if he had opportunity; and I am reminded of the blighting frost that descends upon the earth, the grasses and flowers. When I used to cross the land bordering "Dixie" called the "Black Ridge," I used to behold the frost-blighted flowers, the grasses, and the frost decaying the vegetation on the mountains. The foliage of the trees was gorgeous but it bespoke death. But Wm. C. Morris was the opposite of that. Whereever he created a color, or produced a tint, it bespoke life. He would adorn and make beautiful the things that surrounded him.

He was never so happy as when he could leave his wife in smiles, and make his children contented. He adorned his surroundings and made the humblest of children happy and glad. He was a man, the opposite of evil-never happy save when he was making others happy. But death has vanquished him; the

executioner has called his spirit upon the earth and assist in the hence from where it came, while banishment of those influences that his remains are today before us. bring misery, wretchedness and un

want the prestige of making four new States early in the Fifty-first Congress. Mr. Springer's introducHe is now with the spirit of happiness. May the day dawn upon tion of bills to admit Idaho and AriJoseph and those whom God has us as a people when we may increase zona was a mere matter of form, the called to aid Him on the other side. in all that is good, kind and pure, bills going to the Committee on TerriHe is among the happy faces who in our conduct and treatment of tories, where they will probably reonce received of his tender care one another, that we may be as un- pose in peace. There is not any likehere. While we may contrast the selfish as was Brother Morris, lihood of action upon those Territonew and strange faces that are com- that we may be prepared to pass ries during the present session, and ing from that sphere to earth, he under the scrutiny of our God; not much probability of anything meets with kindred spirits who are that we may be faithful stewards, definite being done for them in the familiar there and these new faces worthy of our loved ones, as he, next. coming here, and also those who Brother Morris, is worthy of his. leave us, add strength to us here. May peace attend his wife and famHow happy we should be when we ily, and the love of God enshroud his think of the joy and pleasure ex- home as when he was alive; and perienced in familiar faces meeting may he not be blighted in his hope, together in the spirit, increasing our but in the due time of the Lord repower with the heavens, as has this ceive his loved Dianthe and his departure of our brother whose re- children, and may they dwell eternmains lie before us. ally with God. May the memory of his virtues and noble deeds be looked upon with love by his family and the kindness with which he was wont to bestow still be administered by other hands, so that his joy will be full, is my prayer, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The choir sang:

It is amusing to see how the rival candidates for the speakership of the next Congress watch each other, and keep within sight and earshot when there is any appearance of canvassing or button-holing with personal designs. Reed, Cannon and Burrows are the most alert, and each avows himself desirous of the place, without any humbug denials or delicate protestations. This is at least honest, and so far preferable to polite pretense.

The bill introduced by Mr.Springer for a constitutional amendment to make the offices of Fresident and vice-President elective direct from the people is a worthy proposition, Benediction 'was pronounced by but stands no show for passage at Elder Joseph Horne.

Rest spirit rest

present; and as it contains some cumbersome provisions as to the ratio of presidential votes, it is not very likely to receive strong su}port. The electoral college arrangement is a clumsy method,and a popular vote in all the States and Territories ought to elect the chief mag

The congregation were given an opportunity to view the remains, as they dispersed; after which the pall bearers bore the casket to the hearse, which was followed to the cemetery by a long cortege. At the grave the choir rendered a hymn, and Elder Robert Patrick offered the dedica-istrate of the nation, without any tory prayer.

FROM THE CAPITAL.

May the hallowed influence of God continue in his home. May the spirit of peace rest within the heart of his wife, and bless his children. He leaves a wife who can look forward to the time when she can meet and rejoin him in heavenly mansions, where the union once existing here, will be perpetuated in more purity and holiness than ever could be here. He took pleasure in beautifying his home here and making it pleasant and gratifying for his wife; and now he has gone there to prepare a mansion of beauty and grandeur that will eclipse his efforts here as will his labors there, excel his labors here. His hand is still extended, the same sweet smile is upon his lips, and he intervening body or machinery. is hopefully looking forward to see The bill makes the presidential term his wife and children emulate his six years and forbids a second term. virtues and follow his example, Mr. Springer wants new names for which made him good and loved of Our national legislators have not new States. South Dakota he us all. May the peace of heaven | yet quite recovered from the effects would call Winona, New Mexico, be unto those who shall be kind to of holiday relaxation. Congress Montezuma, and Washington, Tacohis family, tender to his loved ones, re-opened, as per adjournment, ma. He does not propose any and may his characteristics, which on the 2nd inst., but has, so far, change in the case of Utah. But were to make his loved wife happy done business without a quorum. Oklahoma, as he entitles the new and his children contented, still It is feared that this will be a com-State he wishes to carve out of the be with them. For he would do mon condition during the remain. Indian Territory, is his pet project nothing that would bring sorrow der of the Fiftieth Congress, and, or unhappiness upon his wife. He therefore, little important legislawould never make his wife unhappy tion will be effected unless members to produce his own gratification of both political parties are agreed that I am a witness of. upon the measure. The Republican One petition asking that Utah minority can block the wheels of be not admitted as a State has business by the cry of "no quo- been presented, and of course more rum," if their opponents do not will follow. It was introduced show up in better force than ap-in the Senate, read, and sent pears probable at present. By this to the Committee on Territories, means it is thought the way will be which was tantamount to putting it I feel to say, may the blessings of hedged up against the admission in a pigeon hole or a waste basket, God be upon his wife and children, of territories, as it is well un- and like other documents of a simiand lead them in the path that shall derstood that the Republicans lar character was simply a waste of make them love us as he loved us; prefer no action at this session time and paper. It only served to that shall make them love God as he if they can avoid it without give the cold-souled Edmunds the has loved God; that they may live appearing to oppose, and that they opportunity to make a sarcastic re

He loved his wife as only a loving and devoted man is capable of loving a woman. He loved the commandments of God, the sacred covenants revealed to us, and the principles of truth.

and his especial hobby horse which he trots out on all possible occasions. He will probably not ride it to victory this year.