phet. YOUNG. The August 18.-Took steamer, Daniel | Joseph and his first counsellor were Webster, at Buffalo, for Fairport. received, his second counsellor, F. G. When out about three quarters of a Williams, was laid over, not being mile from the end of the pier, a lady present. The members of the Quorum fell from the stern of the vessel. The of the Twelve in good standing, and engines were immediately stopped, the Authorities, generally, were susand the yawl lowered, into which the tained. We were also enabled to disfirst mate, Mr. Clark, and two hands fellowship those of the Twelve and jumped, and returned in search of others seeking to bring disunion and her. When the mate saw her she was destruction upon the Church. about ten feet under water. He drop- apostates and disaffected, not being ped his oar and dived into the water united, were compelled to endure the like a fish. He was gone about one chagrin of witnessing the accomplishminute, and brought her up, his leftment of the will of God and his Prohand clasping the back of her neck and holding her at arm's length from him. The two hands took her from the mate into the yawl, and returned to the vessel. She was soon able to speak, and quite recovered in the course of the afternoon and evening. Her name was Jane Groves. The passengers on board, in a few minutes, made up a purse of $60 to the mate for saving her life. I learned from the lady herself the cause of her falling into the water. She had left her family and friends in the city of Buffalo, and had got on the taffrail to take a farewell look at the city, and on coming down she slipped into the water. Here I learned something I did not know before, that the motion of the water caused by the paddles will keep a person from sinking. I arrived in Kirtland August 19th. - September 3. This day was ap pointed for the Saints to meet in Conference to reorganize the Church. Owing to the disaffection existing in the hearts of many, I went to the brethren whose votes could be relied on, early in the morning, and had them occupy the stand and prominent seats. At 9, a.m., the services commenced; On the morning of December 22nd, I left Kirtland in consequence of the fury of the mob and the spirit that prevailed in the apostates, who had threatened to destroy me because I would proclaim, publicly and privately, that I knew, by the power of the Holy Ghost, that Joseph Smith was a Prophet of the Most High God, and had not transgressed and fallen as apostates declared. On reaching Dublin, Indiana, I found my brother Lorenzo and Isaac Decker, and a number of other families who had stopped for the winter. Meanwhile the Prophet Joseph, brothers Sidney Rigdon and George W. Robinson came along. They had fled from Kirtland because of the mobocratic spirit prevailing in the bosoms of the apostates. Here the Prophet made inquiry concerning a job at cutting cord-wood and sawing logs, after which he came to me and said, 'Brother Brigham, I am destitute of means to pursue my journey, and as you are one of the Twelve Apostles who hold the keys of the kingdom in all the world, I believe I shall throw myself upon you, HISTORY OF BRIGHAM YOUNG.. and look to you for counsel in this case." At first I could hardly believe Joseph was in earnest, but on his assuring me he was, I said, "If you will take my counsel, it will be that you rest yourself and be assured, brother Joseph, you shall have plenty of money to pursue your journey." There was a brother named Tomlinson living in the place, who had previously asked my counsel about selling his tavern-stand. I told him if he would do right and obey counsel, he should have an opportunity to sell soon, and the first offer he would get would be the best. A few days afterwards brother Tomlinson informed me he had an offer for his place. I asked him what offer he had; he replied he was offered $500 in money, a team, and $250 in store goods. I told him that was the hand of the Lord, to deliver President Joseph Smith from his present necessity. soon My promise to Joseph was verified. Brother Tomlinson sold his property and gave the Prophet three hundred dollars, which enabled him comfortably to proceed on his journey. The day Joseph and company started, Isaac Seeley and wife arrived. The house was pretty well littered up. I sat writing to my wife, but I welcomed them to the use of the house and what was left in it. Brother Samuel H. Smith came along, who tarried with me until my brother Lorenzo returned from Cincinnati, and brother Decker from Michigan, whose families had gone forward with Joseph. We prepared to follow, and started on, overtaking the Prophet four miles west of Jacksonville, Illinois, where there was a Branch of the Church. After stopping a few days and resting, we proceeded to Quincy, where we found the river frozen over, though it had been broken up. Joseph and I went down to the river and examined the ice. We soon learned that by going through the flat boat which lay the end to the shore, and placing a few planks from the outer end on the ice, we could reach the heavy ice which had floated down the river a few days previous, sufficient to bear up our teams. We hauled our wagons through the boat and on to the ice by hand, then led our horses on to the 519 solid ice, and drove across the river by attaching a rope to the wagon and to the team, so that they would be some distance apart. The last horse which was led on to the ice was Joseph's favorite, Charlie. He broke the ice at every step for several rods. After leaving the boat we struck out in a long string, and passed over in safety. Two or three hours afterwards brother Decker and family, and D. S. Miles, crossed on our track, but it was with great difficulty and risk that they got across, many times having to separate from each other and get on to a solid cake, the ice was so near breaking up. We travelled from the river about six miles and camped for the night : next morning proceeded on our journey. When we arrived at Salt River we found that the ice had broken up so that we could not cross. The ferryboat was sunk, and we tarried a day or two at this place. Brother Joseph said to me one morning, "Let us go and examine the ice on the pond." We found the old ice had sunk, and had not left the pond when the river was broken up, and there had another foot of ice frozen over; and by plunging our wagons 2 or 3 feet into the water, we could gain the solid ice on the pond; at the other shore we found the same. We got our wagons and horses across the ice, then took a canoe which lay in the pond, and placed one end of it on the shore and the other on the solid ice, and walked through the canoe on to the ice, and pulled the canoe across the ice to the other shore. In this way we crossed the families and landed directly in the woods, on a very steep sideling hill. We managed to get our wagons along the cleft of the bank; six or eight men held them up, and thus we worked our way on to the road. We proceeded on our journey to Huntsville, where we met some of the brethren from Far West. Brother John P. Barnard had come from Far West with a carriage, into which he put Joseph's family, and we proceeded on our journey. One day while crossing a large prairie, six or eight miles from any house, we crossed a small stream. THE Elders who were appointed on missions to Europe, at the last General Conference of the Church in Zion, have nearly all arrived in this country, and been appointed to their several fields. Those who have not reached were not prepared to start with the companies which came down to the frontiers for the purpose of carrying the Saints up to the Valley, and they may, therefore, be released entirely from the mission or counselled to remain at home until another party shall be appointed. The most noticeable difference between the missionaries of this season and those who have been previously sent, is the very large proportion of young men there is among them. Probably there has never been a party of missionaries, of the same number, sent out to the nations before, containing so few middle-aged and elderly men. The duty of carrying the Gospel forth to the nations, we are pleased to see, is mainly devolving upon the young men. It is a labor fruitful of experience, and will rapidly develope those who undertake it, in a manner, if they magnify their callings, that will make them both useful and mighty in the building up and rolling forth of God's kingdom. As far as we know, they have entered upon the discharge of their duties with alacrity and with strong determinations to do all in their power to bring salvation to the people. We sincerely trust that every one them will be able to accomplish all the good for himself and the people that, in his heart, he desires. But to do this, devotion and zeal are required. An ordination to the Priesthood and a blessing from the servants of God, are not sufficient, without a proper exertion on the part of the one thus ordained and blessed. The greatest blessings and promises that could be sealed upon a man, by the highest authority, may be lost by the negligence and indifference of him to whom they are extended. We hope the Elders will remember this. If they would realize all that has been promised, and all that they, in their hearts, wish to obtain, they must exert themselves. The promises extended to all are of EDITORIAL 521 sufficiently glorious to satisfy the most ambitious servant of God, and the man who is the most diligent and faithful will receive the fulfilment of the greatest share. There is a great responsibility resting upon the Presidents of Districts and Conferences in whose fields these young missionaries are appointed to labor. Upon their example and counsel very much of the future usefulness and success of these young men depend. If their conversation and actions are all that they should be in servants of God, the Elders who associate with them will profit by what they see and hear, and they will go forth and do likewise. Into their hands is committed the training of the young Elders, and they should feel and act towards them like men of God and fathers. If they are properly careful, it will be but a short time before the new arrivals will prove reliable and efficient aids to them in all the duties of the ministry. It may not be that all will make equally rapid progress. There will be some differences of qualifications. Some may have a natural aptitude combined with diligence, and such ones will, doubtless, become more speedily familiar with all the details of their duties than others who are not thus gifted. But every one who lives near unto the Lord and faithfully perseveres, can become serviceable and materially assist in the propagation of the truth. The Elders who have experience can point out to their more inexperienced brethren the proper course to pursue to fulfil, in the most satisfactory manner, their callings as ministers of salvation. ARRIVALS.-Elders Benjamin Stringam, John Sharp, jun., S. H. Hill, Heber J. Richards, Franklin Merrill, Jonas N. Beck, Joseph Romney, E. A. Richards, Ensign I. Stocking, Charles W. Stayner, Stephen W. Alley and Oscar F. Lyons, arrived in this town from Zion, on the 25th ult, per steam-ship Mersey, 19 days from New York. Elder Joseph H. Felt reached here from the same place on the 27th ult., per steam-ship Shannon. Elder William P. Nebeker also arrived from Zion on the 2nd inst., per steam-ship Great Eastern. Though some of these brethren have had rather long and tedious passages, yet they have all arrived in the enjoyment of good health and spirits, and have entered upon their duties with that zeal and humility which augur well for their future usefulness and happiness. DEPARTURES.-Elders Chauncey W. West and Brigham Young, jun., arrived in this town from the continent, via London, on the 28th ult., and proceeded on their homeward journey by the steamer China, on Saturday the 1st instant. Elder West arrived in this land, from Zion, on the 4th of July, 1862. During our absence on the continent, in the summer of that year, on a visit to the Saints of the Swiss and Italian and Scandinavian Missions, Elder West took charge of the business of this office, and, on our return, devoted himself assiduously to travelling among the Conferences, instructing and comforting the Saints and exercising a watch-care over the interests of the Work generally. Elder Young arrived from Zion on the 26th of July, 1862, and labored diligently in the London Conference for some time, after which he visited several of the Districts and Conferences until the time of his departure for the continent in company with Elder West. Our associations with these brethren have been of the most pleasurable character, their labors have been productive of much good, and we pray that the blessings of the Lord may attend them on their journey home, and give them a safe and happy reunion with their families and friends in Zion. APPOINTMENTS. Elders Alfred Lee and Benjamin Stringam are appointed to labor in the Sheffield District, under the direction of Elder Joseph Bull. Elder John Sharp, jun., is appointed to labor in the Dundee Conference, under the direction of Elder Matthew M'Cune. Elders Samuel H. Hill and Martin Wood are appointed to labor in the Newcastle-onTyne District, under the direction of Elder M. F. Farnsworth. Elder Franklin Merrill is appointed to labor in the Cheltenham District, under the direction of Elder John G. Holman. Elders Evan H. Richards and Jonas W. Beck are appointed to labor in the South Wales District, under the direction of Elder Thomas E. Jeremy. Elder Joseph Romney is appointed to labor in the Liverpool Conference, under the direction of Elder Thomas Taylor. E der Ensign I. Stocking is appointed to labor in the Kent Conference, under the direction of Elder William Sanders. Elder Charles W. Stayner is appointed to labor in the Essex Conference, under the direction of Elder George Sims. Elders Stephen W. Alley, Oscar F. Lyons and Heber J. Richards are appointed to labor in the Nottingham District, under the direction of Elder John D. Chase. Elder Joseph H. Felt is appointed to labor in the Manchester District, under the direction of Elder Thomas Taylor. Elders D. P. Kimball and C. M. Gillet are appointed to labor in the Southampton District, under the direction of Elder Warren S. Snow. Elder R. H. L. Parker is appointed to labor in the Birmingham District, under the direction of Elder John M. Kay. Elder George M. Brown is released from laboring in the Manchester District and appointed to labor in the Scandinavian Mission, under the direction of President Josse N. Smith. Elder S. L. Sprague is released from laboring in the Birmingham District and appointed to labor in the Scandinavian Mission, under the direction of President Jesse N. Smith. Elders J. E. Evans and John Gray, jun., are appointed to labor in the Scandinavian Mission, under the direction of President Jesse N. Smith. Flders W. W. Riter and W. P. Nebeker are appointed to labor in the Swiss and Italian Mission, under the direction of President John L. Smith. GEORGE Q. CAN President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the British Isles and adjacent countries. NEWS FROM HOME. We glean the following items of intelligence respecting the progress of affairs in our Mountain Home from late files of the Deseret News : Federal Officers.-The Hon. J. Duane Doty, Ex-Governor of Wisconsin, has received official confirmation of his appointment as Governor of Utah. The Ex-Governor, S. S. Harding, took his departure for the East on the 10th of June. It is stated that there are strong indications that Judges Waite and |