| 327 strengthened with dreams, which gave them plainly to understand that I was a servant of God.
What I am greatly in need of is the printed word. Is there no possibility to have some of our tracts here printed in German? I am very thankful to those who remembered me in the far-off land in sending me aid for my temporal support; may God bless them abundantly for the same, and that they may receive a hundredfold instead. I shall never forget them in my prayers. I ask for the prayers of all true and faithful Saints in behalf of my children, in the behalf of this mission, and myself, that I may accomplish the work intrusted to my care for the salvation of many souls to the glory and honor of God.-The Saints' Herald, vol. 27, p. 369.
October 30, Elder H. A. Stebbins severed his connection with the Herald as assistant editor, and engaged in business in Lamoni, Iowa, with David Dancer and A. S. Cochran.
Sometime in November a branch was organized at Brockton, Massachusetts, by T. W. Smith, of the Twelve.
The following is an extract from the message of President Hayes presented to Congress on December 6, 1880, with comments thereon by the editor of Herald, as found in the issue of December 15:
"It is the recognized duty and purpose of the people of the United States to suppress polygamy where it now exists in our Territories, and to prevent its extension. Faithful and zealous efforts have been made by the United States authorities in Utah to enforce the laws against it. Experience has shown that the legislation upon this subject, to be effective, requires extensive modification and amendment. The longer action is delayed the more difficult it will be to accomplish what is desired. Prompt and decided measures are necessary. The Mormon sectarian organization which upholds polygamy has the whole power of making and executing the local legislation of the Territory. By its control of the grand and petit juries it possesses large influence over the administration of justice. Exercising, as the heads of this sect do, the local political power of the Territory, they are able to make effective their hostility to the law of Congress on the subject of polygamy, and, in fact, do prevent its enforcement. Polygamy will not be abolished if the enforcement of the law depends on those who practice and uphold the crime. It can only be suppressed by taking away the political power of the sect which encourages and sustains it. The power of Congress to enact suitable laws to protect the Territories is ample. It is not a case for half-way measures. The political power of the Mormon sect is increasing; it controls now one of our wealthiest and most populous Territories. It is extending steadily into other territories. Wherever it goes
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