one entered on the verdict in all respects like that before imposed, except so far as it requires the imprisonment to be at hard labor."

During the time occupied in remanding from the higher courts to the Third District Court, where the case was tried and the sentence pronounced, a monster petition to the Executive at Washington was prepared, setting forth that the prisoner's was a test case, and asking for his pardon. The petition was signed by over thirty-two thousand names but was unheeded by the President.

On June 14, 1879, the corrected sentence of two years imprisonment and five hundred dollars fine was pronounced by Judge Emerson, and on the morning of the 16th, Brother Reynolds started in custody of Deputy Marshals Geo. A. Black, and Wm. T. Shaughnessy for Nebraska State Prison at Lincoln, where he had been ordered by the Department of Justice. He arrived on the 19th, and was subjected to the usual indignities, which prisoners there must submit too: his beard being shaved, hair cut and clothes exchanged for the prison garb; he was assigned the duties of bookkeeper in one of the industrial departments of the prison. He remained in Lincoln but twenty-five days, when he was ordered back to Utah. Arriving on the 17th of July, he was conveyed directly to the Penitentiary where he remained until the 20th of January, 1881, when with the remission of one hundred and forty-four days, provided by the good conduct act of 1880, his term of imprisonment expired.

On Brother Reynolds' return to Utah he was permitted, as are all of the prisoners here, to occupy his time as he chose. This liberty together with the privelege of seeing his family and friends, when they wished to call upon him, did much to mitigate the distress of his confinement. He being a student and writer spent much time in study and writing for the press, contributions from his pen, being published in the CONTRIBUTOR, Juvenile Instructor, Millennial Star, News and other papers, periodically, during the whole time of his imprison

ment. During the last five months he has been engaged in preparing a concordance of the Book of Mormon, on the general plan of Cruden's Concordance of the Bible. He has already compiled over twenty-five thousand references. It is to be hoped that we shall soon see this important work completed and published, as it will be of the greatest assistance to missionaries and all students or readers of the Book of Mormon.

In the Utah Penitentiary there are an average of about fifty prisoners. Many of them becoming interested in the good advice and example of Elder Reynolds, were enrolled as pupils in a school, which he volunteered to teach, and in which he was quite successful for several months. The influence he exercised over the prisoners was most salutary. It being said that from the | time of his advent among them until his departure, there was less difficulty or disturbance than would formerly be met in a single week. General Butler the warden, remarked that "Reynolds was worth more than all his guards, in preserving good order among the prisoners." Even among the wildest and most wicked it was noticed that they would not indulge their evil propensities, when he was around, as at other times; thus showing the respect in which he was held. In consequence of this assistance to the officers and in appreciation of his deportment and bearing as a man, Marshal Shaughnessy and Warden Butler, did all in their power, without departing from the line of duty, to make him comfortable and help him in his writing. He had many difficulties to contend with in the winter time, having no shelter for his paper, or stand on which to write. We would think it a particular hardship to be obliged to nail our copy on the prison wall and, as we sat on a small stool facing it, write on a lap-board. In this manner Brother Reynolds has spent many a day in the preparation of matter for publication; the cold often benumbing his fingers, the dust blinding his eyes, and gusts of wind flurrying his paper all over the prison yard. For the

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last few months, the warden permitted him to occupy the guards' dining room, during the day, which very greatly promoted his comfort and enabled him to do much more work.

His health was good all the time, and but for the nervousness, which nearly always accompanies confinement, no change can be detected in him; from that a few days of liberty among family and friends will effect entire recovery. He says he never was happier, for he felt that he was suffering for a just cause, and had a living testimony that God was with him. Yet to a man of his temperament, fondly attached to home and family, the trial must have been a hard one; not only upon him but upon his heroic family, who have suffered equally in all but the loss of physical liberty. The patient, forbearing and uncomplaining manner in which they have helped to bear this cross, for Zion's sake, deserves the warmest praise from all. Their example of faith and integrity is an undying one to those who believe as they do, and of itself forever refutes the wicked imputation of the Supreme Court of the United States, that the principle for which they have suffered is not a fundamental and sacred one of a pure religion.

Efforts were made while Brother Reynolds was in prison to secure his pardon, Elder George Q. Cannon doing all in his power in that direction, but the President has turned a deaf ear to all petitions. Among those who have interested themselves in this respect, it is but just to record the manly effort of the marshal. Colonel Shaughnessy prepared a petition, setting forth the good character of the prisoner, and the material assistance his deportment and teachings among the prisoners had been to the officers in preserving order, etc. To this he secured the signature of Chief Justice Hunter, Associate Emerson and Attorney Van Zile declining, and forwarded it to Washington. Though nothing resulted from it, it is creditable to the officers who prepared it. But petitions are now not necessary, without executive clemency or special favors, Elder Reynolds has paid the penalty our country has imposed upon her children, who desire to serve God as well as the Constitution. He has proved himself a man of God; and though restricted in the exercise of citizenship, has manifested nobler qualifications for ciiizenship, than those who have degraded themselves by persecuting him for conscience sake.

WASHAKIE

AND FRIDAY.

Settlers by the Savages," and upon the current literature of "Border Life," in which they are treated of as "red-skin devils," incapable of anything better than treachery aud inhuman cruelty.

If the Indian is not human, not susceptible of culture, why not devise a speedier, cheaper and more humane plan for his extermination than that of guarding him with soldiers, supplying him with bad whiskey,and just enough rations to keep him idle and worthless: and suf

fering him to die by degrees with loath

some disease? If he is human and ca

pable of being civilized, why not drop him as a hobby of political gambling, treat him as a man, furnish the necessary

lish, in industrial pursuits, and in cleanliness and morals? Among the many of the Indian race, we present sketches of two, who, under other circumstances might have made their mark in the world as intelligent and useful men.

Washakie is the head chief of the Shoshone or Snake Indians, a band of about twelve hundred and fifty, located in Western Wyoming. He regards railroads with superstitious awe, and could never be induced to board a train of cars, though he has been repeatedly urged to make a trip to Washington. That he enjoys a fair reputation, may be inferred from the fact that the military post and post-office, formerly known as Camp Brown, has been christened Fort Washakie; and a railroad station was also named in honor of this chief.

Wa-sha-kie signifies, in their language, "kills on the run;" and the Sioux, who formerly raided into his dominions, will probably acknowledge the name as applicable to its possessor. Six years ago a band of these marauders made a swoop upon the agency, shot the herd boy, and were making off with the horses, when Washakie discovered them. He mounted his horse, and, yelling to his men to follow, dashed in among the murderers, who were intent upon getting away with the stock, and killed and wounded several of them, single handed, with his revolver.

He is an adherent to the Mormon faith, and occasionally makes a pilgrimage to Salt Lake, the Mecca of Mormonism. He practices polygamy, and rules the harem with considerable firmness, although his two wives appear quite happy and contented. He recently lost two wives and several of his eighteen children. A mother-in-law who became somewhat intractable, he promptly despatched for "the happy hunting grounds." He will not suffer his men to abuse their women in his presence. At a Sun dance, a few years ago, a Shoshone ordered his squaw to go home and attend to some household duties. Being interested in the dance, she dal

Washakie ordered him to stop. He replied, "My wife must obey me," and struck her again. The autocratic chief enforced his dictum by deliberately shooting the offender on the spot.

He is sociable, respectful, and dignified in his conversation and dealings with white men, unless under the influence of liquor; he then becomes, at times, dictatorial and insolent.

Last summer Maj. Patten, then agent, made requisition on the chief for teams and teamsters to bring in their annuities from the railroad. It happened that Washakie had just returned from a visit to some of his white friends (?) where he had obtained a supply of "fire-water." He therefore told the Major that his men should not use their horses for freighting, that it would unfit them for the buffalo hunt. The agent replied that the department required them to do their own freighting, and that he must furnish the teams. "Patten, you're too fast," said the chief, striking him. Receiving a blow in return, he attempted to draw his revolver on the agent. Thus through the influence of whiskey, a tragedy was nearly enacted. Drunken rows ending in murder are of common occurrence among these people, as all who know anything about Indian life can testify.

Washakie has this season fenced about twenty-five acres of land and constructed irrigating ditches without any assistance from white men; and for the first time has saved hay for wintering his stock. Had this chief enjoyed the advantages of a civilized education, with favorable surroundings, might he not have become an enterprising and even influential citizen?

Prominent among the leaders of the Arapahoes are Black Coal, Sharp Nose and Friday. The northern tribe, of which Black Coal is the leading spirit, numbers about one thousand. These Indians have only been about five years off the war-path. Previous to that they carried on a kind of running warfare with roving bands of Sioux and Cheyennes, and made raids upon white settlers and emigrants. These chiefs say they are sick and tired of such a life; that they

desire henceforward to travel the white man's road, and learn the ways of earning an honest living. A number of them have laid claims to homesteads, fenced garden patches, and some of them built corrals for their cows. According to the treaty stipulations, they are entitled to school buildings and schools, but no buildings have yet been furnished them, though they have repeatedly asked for them, and their children have shown themselves apt at learning.

Sharp Nose, like Washakie, is a polygamist. He is said to be one of the best scouts and guides in the Rocky Mountain country. Black Coal has but one wife, and seems to be a kind husband and an affectionate father. He manifests an anxiety that all his people, and especially the children, should learn the ways of civilization as fast as possible.

Friday, the interpreter for the Arapahoes, is about sixty years old,and has not a white hair in his head. A singular event of his early life has been of great advantage to him and his tribe. At the age of seven he and a playmate were rambling through the woods in search of birds' nests, when the Indians moved camp without missing them, and the boys were lost. A trapper named Fitzpatrick, on his way to St. Louis with his furs, came across the wanderers, captured Friday and took him along. At St. Louis he was put into a Roman Catholic school,

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where he learned to read. Seven years after this the trapper came across the tribe and inquired if they had lost a boy seven years before. A bargain was soon struck between the parties, in which the parents of the stolen child agreed to deliver seven horses for his ransom. On his return to St. Louis, Fitzpatrick had an interview with Friday, but finding that the boy was not willing to accompany him back to the tribe, he resorted to deception to kidnap him. He prevailed on the boy to take a short ride with him which proved, however, a rather long one, for he kept on till the tribe was found. The boy was delivered to the rejoicing parents, and the trapper received in return the horses agreed upon.

Friday says he felt glad on first meeting again with his own people; but when the thought of exchanging the better surroundings that he had enjoyed for a home for life in the filthy lodge, it overcame him and he wept bitterly. He soon, however, became accustomed to his former habits, and so he has wandered all these years with his tribe. Since the treaty with the tribe he has been under pay as a government interpreter. He has lately taken a homestead, has a splendid garden and a good corral. He is surrounded with his children and grandchildren, among the latter being Hayes, Grant, and Garfield, three very bright lads.-Phrenological Journal.

Stake of Zion, was held in the Ogden Tabernacle, on Sunday, January 16, 1881. A large congregation of young people was in attendance, Two meetings were held during the day. forenoon was

The

occupied in hearing reports from the Associations, twenty in number, all of which were reported, except one. It was decidedly the best conference of any held in Weber County. The presidents of the Associations were not only prompt in attendance, but they were capable of

ations. When the reports were given, Superintendent Joseph A. West gave a general summary of the condition of the Associations, and some excellent remarks for the guidance of the officers. He was pleased to announce that the missionaries, Elders B. F. Cummings, jr., aud E. H. Anderson, with the Central Board, had visited every Association in the county, during the past six weeks, and a most enjoyable time had been experienced, which he knew would result in much good to all concerned. Lively,

pertinent addresses were then given by Elders B. F. Cummings, jr., and Joseph H. Parry.

In the afternoon, after the opening exercises, the following interesting total statistics were read by Brother Zechariah Ballantyne:

Number of members on January 1st, 1881, 591; number of members at last report, 462; increase, 129; number of meetings held, 139; average attendance, 316; chapters read in the Bible, 4,968; chapters read in the Book of Mormon, 1,974; sections read in Doctrine and Covenants, 1,080; chapters read in other Church works, 4,624; total of chapters and sections read, 12,646. Cash disbursed, $114.20; cash on hand, January 1st, $148.75.

Greatest number of members, 77, North Ogden. Greatest increase in three months, 34, Huntsville. Greatest numher of meetings, 14, Harrisville. Greatest average attendance; 46, Hooperville. Greatest number of chapters in Bible, 1,600, Huntsville. Greatest number of chapters in Book of Mormon, 608, Hooperville. Greatest number of chapters in Doctrine and Covenants, 382, Hooperville. Greatest number of chapters in Church works, 1,550, North Ogden. Greatest total of chapters, 3,300, Huntsville. Second total of chapters, 2,225, Hooperville. Third total of chapters, 1,850, North Ogden. Greatest amount of cash, $79, Fourth Ward, Ogden. Greatest average of reading per member, 118 chapters, Huntsville. Second average reading per member, chapters, First Ward, Ogden. Third average reading per member 48 chapters, Hooperville.

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The members of the Central Board were then presented and sustained, no change from the former being made except the appointment of Angus T. Wright as corresponding secretary, in place of Brother Ballantyne, who was released on account of duties in the Sunday School.

When the business items were transacted, discourses by President Wilford Woodruff and Elder F. D. Richards were given to the audience. The remarks

BOOK OF MORMON SUBJECTS.

NEPHITIC DISPENSATION.

(Historical Thread.)

Period, B. C. 600 to A. D. 421.

1. Zedekiah, king of Judah. (B. C. 600). 1 Nephi i. See Bible, 11 Kings xxiv.

2. Lehi's vision; his departure from Jerusalem; temporary home. (B. C. 600). 1 Nephi, i.

3. Return of Nephi and his brothers to Jerusalem for the records. 1 Nephi, iii, iv.

4. Nephi's second journey to Jerusalem; Ishmael's family; rebellion in the Wilderness. (B. C. 600). 1 Nephi, vi.

5. Lehi's vision of the "Man in white robes;" "The Tree;" "The River;" the "Rod of Iron;" and the"Spacious Building." (B. C. 600). 1 Nephi, viii.

6. Lehi's prophesy concerning (a) John the Baptist; (b) concerning Christ's baptism by John in the river Jordan. (B. C. 600). 1 Nephi, x.

7. Nephi's vision concerning Mary, the mother of Jesus. I Nephi, xi, xii, xiii, xiv.

8. The Director or Ball; continuation of the journey; second temporary home. I Nephi, xvi.

9. Eastward journey; arrival at Bountiful, (Arabia Felix). (B. C. 592). 1 Nephi, xvii.

10. Birth of Joseph and Jacob; construction of the ship; departure for the Promised Land at about thirty degrees north latitude; ocean journey; landing in Chili, South America, about thirty degrees, south latitude. 1 Nephi, xvii,

xviii.

[Concluded next month.]