Jan 1^st 1858

I spent the day in the office upon my Journal and
upon the History of the Church I attended the ward Party
at Bellows Hall with my family the Hall was full a large
assembly. all seemed to enjoy themselves well in the dance I did
not dance. But remained a spectater till 9 oclok I was then
called upon to make a few remarks which I did in the following
Manner. I said I considder this assembly composed of
Gentlemen and Ladies yet I feel disposed to address you as
Brethren and sisters and say I wish you all a happy New Year
and I Pray my Father in Heaven that you may enjoy many
a happy new Year in days to come and I also pray that
when the next new Year arives it may find me you occupiy-
ing your own habitations in these vallies of the mountains
and if you wish as you are doing this evening to spend a
few hours in recreations that you may occupy the Halls in
this city instead of the top of the twin peaks or any other
crags of the mountains. The Blessings which you are enjoying
this evening are from the hand of God we all should acknow-
ledge the hand of God in all things we have had to bow our necks
to the yokes of tyrants and our persecuters in days gone by, the scene
is gone by past the yoke is now upon the neck of our Enemies in a
measure they have to stop East of the mountains in the snow while
we have the privilege of living still in our own house. it depends
upon our own conducts whether we still enjoy our own houses or
have to flee to the mountains I hope that while you go forth in the
dance and Enjoy yourselves that you will not forget God but that
you will not acknowledge the Hand of God in all that you enjoy You
have built Houses I pray that you may Enjoy th inhabit them
You have planted vineyard I pray that you may continue to eat
the fruit thereof. I hope you will not forget your prayers before the
Lord I have a great desire for the prosperity of this people I have been
associated with this Church for the Last 25 years of my life and
all the interest I have in time or Eternity is connected with this
Church and Kingdom I wish to see it prosper we have comm[enc]ed
a new Year much will transpire during this year which will be
of great interest to us as a people the Nations who have persec-
uted us will be heald responsible for their course towards us
Let us keep the commandments of God & live our religion & do
his will and all will be well may God Bless you Amen

January 2, 1858 ~ Saturday

2nd I spent the day in the office on the History

January 3, 1858 ~ Sunday

3rd Sunday I attended meeting in the Tabernacle. O. Hyde & G. A. Smith
spoke in the morning. Joseph Young & D. H. Wells in the afternoon
we had a good meeting. I attended the prayer meeting in the
evening. He sealed a wife to Capt Lot Smith. The subject arose
about the burning up of our city. President Young said that I
think we shall use this room yet for a few Years to come
yet I mean to be ready. Brother Rich said their is snakes
on the desert that have Hornes it was said that ther is also snakes
that have Joints and when struck will fly to peaces then come
to gether again. President Young spoke abot a large green snake

Jan 1st 1858 I spent the day in the office upon my Journal and upon the History of the Church I attended the ward Party at Bellows Hall with my family the Hall was full a large assembly. all seemed to enjoy themselves well in the dance I did not dance. But remained a spectater till 9 oclok I was then called upon to make a few remarks which I did in the following Manner. I said I considder this assembly composed of Gentlemen and Ladies yet I feel disposed to address you as Brethren and sisters and say I wish you all a happy New Year and I Pray my Father in Heaven that you may enjoy many a happy new Year in days to come and I also pray that when the next new Year arives it may find you occupying your own habitations in these vallies of the mountains and if you wish as you are doing this evening to spend a few hours in recreations that you may occupy the Halls in this City instead of the top of the twin peaks or any other crags of the mountains. The Blessings which you are enjoying this evening are from the hand of God we all should acknowledge the hand of God in all things we have had to bow our necks to the yokes of tyrants and our persecuters in days gone by, the scene is past the yoke is now upon the neck of our Enemies in a measure they have to stop East of the mountains in the snow while we have the privilege of living still in our own house. it depends upon our own conducts whether we still enjoy our own houses or have to flee to the mountains I hope that while you go forth in the dance and Enjoy yourselves that you will not forget God but that you will acknowledge the Hand of God in all that you enjoy. You have built Houses I pray that you may inhabit them You have planted vineyard I pray that you may continue to eat the fruit thereof. I hope you will not forget your prayers before the Lord I have a great desire for the prosperity of this people I have been associated with this Church for the Last 25 years of my life and all the interest I have in time or Eternity is connected with this Church and Kingdom I wish to see it prosper we have commenced a new Year much will transpire during this year which will be of great interest to us as a people the Nations who have persecuted us will be held responsible for their course towards us Let us keep the commandments of God & live our religion & do his will and all will be well may God Bless you Amen

January 2, 1858 ~ Saturday

2nd I spent the day in the office on the History

January 3, 1858 ~ Sunday

3rd Sunday I attended meeting in the Tabernacle. O. Hyde & G. A. Smith spoke in the morning. Joseph Young & D. H. Wells in the afternoon we had a good meeting. I attended the prayer meeting in the evening.He sealed a wife to Capt Lot Smith. The subject arose about the burning up of our city. President Young said that I think we shall use this room yet for a few Years to come yet I mean to be ready. Brother Rich said their is snakes on the desert that have Hornes it was said that ther is also snakes that have Joints and when struck will fly to peaces then come to gether again. President Young spoke abot a large green snake