The Mormon Prophet and His Harem Or, An Authentic History of Brigham Young, His Numerous Wives and Children

CHAPTER XV.

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RECENT EVENTS.--CONCLUSION.

Personal Appearance and Character of Brigham Young.--His Aims and Purposes.--Solution of the Mormon Question.--New Complications.--Military Reviews of Mormons.--Governor Durkee. --Counteracting Influences.--The Mines and Miners.--Rev. Norman McLeod.--The "Salt Lake Vedette."--Administration of General Connor.--Murder of Brassfield.--Order of Young for the Expulsion of the Gentiles.--Order for the Murder of Eighty Men.--Difficulties concerning the Public Lands.--Murder of Dr. Robinson.--The Gentiles flee in Terror.--The Government fails to protect its Officers and Citizens.--The Hero of Three Wars of the Republic hunted through the Territory.--Rev. Mr. McLeod warned not to return to Utah.--The Reign of Terror commenced. --The Gentiles call for Help. 273

THE MORMON PROPHET