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[p. 2] ; column 5 ; 4 ½ col. in. ; The Mormons are resentful of the United States government officials and troops sent to Utah to maintain peace and order. Brigham Young's policy seems to be to obey the Church and the dictates of the priesthood rather than the orders of the government. He discusses his opinion that President Zachary Taylor is in hell.

[p. 3] ; column 4 ; 1 ¾ col. in. ; Joseph Smith attempts to arrest a man, Spencer, for assault, but two other men come to Spencer's assistance. Joseph Smith disarms them and then acts as judge to try the case, fining Spencer 100 dollars for the assault and all three men 100 dollars each for resisting authorities. From the Boston Daily Advertiser.

p. 384 ; column 1 ; 5 col. in. ; Colonel Steptoe has declined the position of governor of Utah, and Brigham Young is seeking to be reappointed. Brigham Young is not to be trusted and should not be reinstated. The Mormon problem is one of the most difficult issues facing the government.

[p. 1] ; column 3 ; 4 ¼ col. in. ; "The news, confirmed today, that the government at Washington has decided to strengthen the hands of the United States officials here in Utah, causes profound depression among Mormons, and corresponding exultation among Gentiles."

[p. 1] ; column 6 ; 1 col. in. ; "Brigham Young and his Mormons are saucy as ever in berating the Government, and are committing outrages as usual. Buchanan sent an army there; but he might as well have sent an army of prairie chickens, so far as any effect resulted."

[p. 2] ; column 1 ; 8 ½ col. in. ; The Mormon militia has been prohibited from marching in a Fourth of July parade in Salt Lake City by General Trobriand. The influence of outsiders is being felt in Salt Lake City, and polygamy and Brigham Young's power will not last.

[p. 2] ; column 4 ; ¾ col. in. ; Representatives of the Mormons have come to Washington to make an appeal to the president on behalf of their people.

[p. 1] ; column 2 ; 1 col. in. ; The government plans to pursue a peaceful policy toward Utah. All laws and rights will be upheld.

p. 10 ; column 5 ; 15 col. in. ; Due to Brigham Young's despotism and the restrictive elements of Mormon society, all traces of mental independence among the people of Utah have vanished.

p. 2 ; columns 4–5 ; 22 ¼ col. in. ; The polygamous family of Brigham Young and the plans to avoid punishment for polygamy in the territory. Possible successors to Brigham Young include "Young Joe Smith," who is sowing the seeds of dissension among the Mormons. Most Mormons are democrats, but always vote for other Mormons. From the San Francisco Chronicle.

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[p. 2] ; column 4 ; 13 col. in. ; William Smith has accused the Mormons of hostility toward the United States. The article defends the Utah Mormons against this charge by describing their participation in the Mexican War, their dismissal of William Smith from the Church, and the unlikelihood of their embracing polygamy.

[p. 1] ; columns 1–2 ; 26 col. in. ; The St. Louis Republican reports that government trains have been burned by the Mormons, and that there are not enough U.S. troops. The St. Louis Democrat also reports on the progress of the Utah expedition, and the Huron (Ohio) Reflector describes a handcart train of Mormon immigrants.