Friday, December 31, 1875

Dec. 31st.  I spent the morning purchasing furniture and fitting up my room for a conference room so the Elders may be together.

We went to see the Catholic midnight mass for the dying year.  We passed out into the street just in time to hear the midnight gun to close the old year and open the new.  The streets were full of people.  It looked as if everybody were in the street waiting and as the gun boomed, the bands struck up, shop men rang their bells, cooks beat their tin pans and everybody whooped and yelled.  Never before did I hear such a medley and din.

Wednesday, December 29, 1875

Dec. 29th. Visiting.  Brother Swan is a photographer.  I spent the next day visiting with the Brethren and others and took a walk out in the Bush, and saw some very nice rural scenery.

Tuesday, December 28, 1875

Dec. 28th.  I was shown around in several stores with the Brethren by Mr. Curley, a merchant, with whom the Brethren became acquainted on the "Colimo".  Then I went to President Nichols' and back to Peg's.

Monday, December 27, 1875

Dec. 27th.  With the English, the 26th of December is Boxing day, but that being Sunday, today is the holiday instead.  I went with the Brethren to the Botanic Gardens.  They are inferior in size, variety and beauty or arrangement to those in Melbourne, yet it is a good place to spend a few hours.  It is my first visit.

Sunday, December 26, 1875

MORE MISSIONARIES ARRIVE

Dec. 26th.  The "Colimo" arrived at midnight.  I received word at 8:30 A.M. and started at once for the harbor, three miles, to find the vessel had discharged its passengers.   I went to Brother Nichols.  As the Brethren had not arrived, I went to Brother Peg's.  As they had not arrived there, I went back to Brother Nichols and from there to the hotel, then to meeting and there met them.  All but two reached Brother Peg's soon after I left the second time.   Isaac Groo, who supersedes Job Welling as President, Mark Croxall, and David Cluff, his Counselors, Edward Hoagland, John M. Young, Douglas Swan and Charles Burton were the new arrivals.

We had a very good Sacrament and testimony meeting.  Each of the new arrivals except Brother Burton spoke.  Brothers Platt and Speight and Sister Peg also spoke.  At the evening meeting there were about nine strangers present.  Branch President Nichols spoke a short time.  He was followed by Brother Groo, who spoke well.  The gist of his discourse was to allay prejudice and to represent Utah as it is.  He said we are a peculiar people.  Our peculiarities are such that we are not understood, but are sadly misrepresented.  He believes in short prayers and short sermons.

I followed and said we cannot get a person's true character from his enemies.  They will misrepresent him.   To understand our doctrine, people must lay prejudice to one side and investigate.  One of our peculiarities is, we believe the Bible as it reads and, consequently, believe the Gospel as taught by the Savior and his Apostles, with its laws, ordinances, organizations, signs and gifts.

The new Brethren went back to their hotels as they will have to pay for their rooms.

Saturday, December 25, 1875

Dec. 25th, 1875.  Christmas!  At midnight I had some preserved ginger - a new article to me - followed at 12:10 A.M. with cherries for Christmas morn.  It is, of course, quite new to me to have Christmas at a time of year equivalent to the 25th of June in Utah and the sun nearly vertical.  Christmas here is more like the Sabbath, church bells ringing, people going to their morning and evening services and the day is very quiet.

Friday, December 24, 1875

Dec. 24th. I received a reply to my letter to Ellis; four pages of fools cap, containing the usual venom of the Josephites and asking a time for debate. I shall reply very plainly but decline debating with those who wish not to investigate but to oppose and vilify. (As Josephites advertise as Latter-day Saints, it would appear as if Latter-day Saints were disagreeing about their own religion.)

Thursday, December 23, 1875

Dec. 23rd. I am writing up my journal and preparing tracts. There is a report of the arrival of the "Colimo". I find the report is not true, and take a walk the shipping area.

Wednesday, December 22, 1875

Dec. 22nd. I am still sore through the lungs, stomach, and bowels with griping and headache. I think the heat and bad water are causes. My lungs do not get strong here.

Tuesday, December 21, 1875

Dec. 21st. I suffered griping, which turned to dysentery and I was suffering all day. I wrote to President Welling. News came from home. My son Franklin is going to the University. The United Order and steward-ship are advocated again with investment of property and the net proceeds for the public good.

Monday, December 20, 1875

Dec. 20th. I added to my writing and mailed my letters. There is no news of the "Colimo" yet.

Sunday, December 19, 1875

Sunday, Dec. 19th. I went to see if the boat, the "Colimo" had arrived with missionaries. It had not. At the usual 3:00 P.M. meeting few were present. The sun was hot. President Nichols went to the race track and hearing Joseph Smith spoken of as an extreme spiritualist, he took up his defense and had a warm time for about an hour. At 7:00 P.M. Brother Pratt talked half an hour and I, 35 minutes. I compared the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob with our idea of Deity and showed the fallacy of a God without body, parts and passions. I explained that the concept of a God without body, parts or passions is like the tip end of nothing whittled to a sharp point.

Saturday, December 18, 1875

Dec. 18th. A letter came from President Welling, at last. He says he answered one that I have not yet received, says the weather is cool, not like summer, asks about eight missionaries who started for here on November 8th. I am distributing tracts. Four want no more. They have no fault, but their ministers supply them with what they are to read. A Roman Catholic family were sure they had the Gospel as taught by the Savior, that all dissenters were in error, but the Lord was full of mercy toward the dissenters.

Friday, December 17, 1875

Dec. 17th. I wrote a letter of 12 pages, home. The mail should go today, but as the "Colimo" from San Francisco has not arrived, it will go Monday on the "City of Melbourne."

Thursday, December 16, 1875

Dec. 16th. I prepared a package of Pratts tracts and sent to Brother Steed with an enclosed letter. I also sent letters to Jos. F. Smith, O. L. Robinson and the Farmington Sunday School.

Wednesday, December 15, 1875

Dec. 15th. I am reading "Zion's Watchman," published here 19 years ago. I administered to Brother Speight, who has the erysipelas again. This evening I went to hear Mrs. Stenhouse. She was half and hour late, with only 12 present. She said: "Ladies and Gentlemen, I do not feel that I can do justice to my subject with so few present and I really do not feel the spirit of lecturing. You can get your money at the door." I had been wishing her some discomfort, but did not expect it by an empty house and no lecture.

Tuesday, December 14, 1875

Dec. 14th. I addressed a correction to the "Morning Herald" about the imprisonment of President Brigham Young.

Monday, December 13, 1875

Dec. 13th. I wrote a six column reply to Ellis's challenge to Speight. I visited President Nichols and others. President Nichols is night watchman in the gas factory.

Sunday, December 12, 1875

Sunday, Dec. 12th. I had Gospel conversations in the morning. In the afternoon we held Sacrament meeting and then held the evening meeting. President Nichols preached a good earnest Gospel sermon. I followed and read the third chapter of John. I contrasted the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the other Christian teachings of today and told them that as God is unchangeable, so is his Gospel. It is the plan that was arranged before the world we inhabit, was created. At the close of the meeting I was handed a challenge, addressed to Brother Speight, to prove that the Josephites are not the servants of Jesus Christ, also offering to prove that some of our doctrines are not consistent with the doctrines of Jesus Christ.

A sea captain believes much of what I said and asked for an early interview. He thought we were exclusive, claiming that we alone were right. The Savior said; "Come unto me all ye ends of the earth." I told him we agreed in sentiment, that we were pointing out the way by which all the earth may come to Him and, as God's servants, we had Authority to start people in that way. I gave him my address and he is to call after he returns from his voyage. The California mail has arrived, but mine still has to go to Melbourne.

Saturday, December 11, 1875

Dec. 11th. I spent the day tracting and visiting the Saints and others. It is very sultry, God help me! I wrote a letter to Thomas Ship, Brisbane. As fast as I can get addresses of an Saints on the Island, I write them to report.

Friday, December 10, 1875

Dec. 10th. I am exchanging and giving out tracts and having door-to-door talks, in some of which I explain the Gospel in detail, showing how concisely it harmonizes with that taught by the Savior and His Apostles and it is the only one that does agree therewith, hence, the only true Gospel. This illustrates my labors in tracting and preaching the Gospel from door to door and I need not repeat it.

Sydney papers, in giving parliamentary discussion on prevention of venereal disease, quoted a member as saying,"Legislation cannot prevent prostitution." I referred to the remark and said, if they raised their sons to protect the virtue of their own person, they need not be so exercised about guarding the virtue of their daughters.

As I had been told I had best go home, as the United States was taking care of our religion, I told them, if all the opposition of the world destroyed us, they might set me down as a religious fanatic, but if we continued to progress against the opposition of the whole world, they might give credence to the testimonies I had been giving them.

Thursday, December 9, 1875

BIRTHDAY IN AUSTRALIA

December 9th, 1875. I am forty years old today. May I have many returns of the day. I have been exchanging tracts. A few decline to take the next. One had seen enough trouble from our doctrine before she left England. Some think they must only receive tracts from their own ministers. But I exchanged 25 tracts, where I found people at home. I had some amusing and some interesting talks. I urged some to investigate before they reject, to take Paul's advice, "Prove all things and hold fast to that which is good." One said I was the first one who had brought a tract to his door and thanked me for taking the trouble. I spent the evening with the Bennet family. I may revive their interest.

I am told that Mrs. Stenhouse has returned and wishes to see me. I replied that I had no objections to an interview. She had gone north up the coast before my arrival.

Wednesday, December 8, 1875

Dec. 8th. I wrote a letter to President Welling, reporting progress. I am preparing more tracts for distribution, with a notice of meetings and a note that the tracts will be called for and exchanged.

Sunday, December 5, 1875

Sunday, Dec. 5th. It is very hot with a strong north wind. At the afternoon meeting, after the Sacrament and testimonies, I spoke for half an hour. At the evening meeting, with 24 present, Brother Speight spoke forty minutes. He related his three months experience as a Josephite. I followed and compared the Gospel with so-called Christianity. As true Christianity is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, none are true Christians except those who believe what He taught. Hence there are few true Christians in the world today.

Saturday, December 4, 1875

Dec. 4th. This morning I went with Brother Peg to purchase wood, sold at the railroad. This afternoon I prepared more tracts and delivered 25.

I spent the evening with Mr. Ellis. After a pleasant visit on local and other matters, he brought up the Lee Trial, as misrepresented in certain pamphlets. I told him, from my certain knowledge, it was unsafe to believe "The Salt Lake Tribune" or anything published by it.

Mr. Ellis and I also discussed the Latter-day Saints work and the Reorganized group. I referred him to Daniel 2:44; Doctrine and Covenants and other references. I warned him not to be led to consent to the death of the leaders of the Church in Zion, for if he did, he would be consenting to the shedding of innocent blood. I was prompted to give him this warning in parting, more wordy than planned, and in such earnest delivery that the sweat ran down my face.

Friday, December 3, 1875

Dec. 3rd. As we have gained 17 2/3 hours on the time at home, they lack 6 1/3 hours of being a day behind us, so this would be Thursday Fast Day there. I am fasting and praying earnestly for the Saints, our authorities and for the dear ones at home; that the fear of man will leave me, that my way may open and that I may be diligent.

Thursday, December 2, 1875

Dec. 2nd. Each day spend some time in reading and studying. This afternoon I distributed twenty-three tracts and got conversation in most instances. How earnestly I pray God to open the way for me to do good in this land and bless me with ability and with the Holy Ghost, that I may be filled therewith and guided thereby.

Wednesday, December 1, 1875

SUMMER IN DECEMBER

Dec. 1st, 1875. It is Winter at home but Summer here, same as June there. This is the warmest I have been in all my life, except in 1873 in Arizona, when it was 100 degrees in the shade and in the sun the mercury soon ran up to 124, the extreme of my thermometer.

Tuesday, November 30, 1875

Nov. 30th. Wrote letters to Brothers W. St. Ledger, John Moss, and J. Bedall, Saints in different settlements. I had to call from Brother Busby. I spent the P.M. at President Nichols.

Monday, November 29, 1875

Nov. 29th. I received a letter from President Welling. He says, "All well. Elsworth restored without Priesthood. No hall rented yet. Distributing tracts and looking for the best. All looks dark yet." Rain, rain, rain! I wrote him a four-page letter.

Sunday, November 28, 1875

Sunday, Nov. 28th. In the morning I distributed tracts. At 3:00 P.M. there was a testimony meeting with a good spirit. Only three strangers were present. After the testimonies, I preached to them. At 7:00 P.M. it was windy an dusty. There were 23 strangers at the meeting. There was good attention, but I preached a rambling discourse and was not satisfied with it. Two strangers received tracts.

Saturday, November 27, 1875

Nov. 27th. In the forenoon I walked to Glebe Point and in the afternoon to Moor Park, three miles, to witness a military parade, artillery and infantry.

Friday, November 26, 1875

Nov. 26th. I prepared tracts for distributing, did some visiting and advertised for the Sunday meetings as follows: "Latter-day Saints meet every Sunday at 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Australian Hall, Dixon Street and Mill Street. No Collections. All invited."

Thursday, November 25, 1875

Nov. 25th. Brother Peg and I had a long visit and Gospel talk with Brother Speight. He is an old in the field.

Wednesday, November 24, 1875

Nov. 24th. Accompanied by Brothers Peg and Speight, I took a train to Ashley, five miles. We had a meeting and a visit with Brother Armstrong and family.

Tuesday, November 23, 1875

Nov. 23rd. I had a good visit with the Nichols and Speight families. Wrote to President Welling in reply to his received yesterday.

Monday, November 22, 1875

Nov. 22nd. I received letters from President Welling with summary of news from home, also inclosing one from James Loynd with good news from home. The "Deseret News" gives the funeral of Geo. A. Smith. His was a very bright record.

BAD WATER IN SYDNEY

I am not very well. The Sydney water, pumped from a pond and brought four or five miles in pipes, is not good and gives me diarrhea. I have a weak back, some fever, and my lungs are weak and sore.

Sunday, November 21, 1875

Sunday, Nov. 21st. With a prayerful, though heavy heart I joined the 3:00 P.M. Sacrament Meeting. About 20 strangers were present of whom five rough-looking men in every day clothes and shirt sleeves rolled to the elbow took the front seat. Testimonies were made first in order. Brothers Speight, Platt, Peg, and Sister Peg each bore a strong testimony. Brother Speight mentioned my coming all the way from Utah with out purse and script to preach the Gospel. One of he five asked, "How are his expenses met?" He replied, "I will answer when through talking. I never reply to an interruption."

I followed with a half hour talk on the Gospel, during which a younger one of the five began interrupting and urging the others to speak up. I told him we had hired the hall and were entitled to the protection of the law and must not be interrupted. They could listen or retire. I proceeded and soon they began interrupting again and were asked to leave the room. The latter interrupter said, with an oath, he would go and two others followed. Pausing at the door, he said, with more profanity: "You are all a set of G.D. hypocrites, and as for you, " shaking his fist at me, "I will take care that your G.D. back is broken, sir." With a wave of my hand I said, "Pass on out," and they did. I felt a chill as if ice-cold water had been poured over me. I rallied, and with the remark that it was not uncommon for our Elders to be thus interrupted while offering the Gospel of Salvation to the people, I continued my discourse without further interruption.

At the 7:00 P.M. meeting after opening exercises and introduction by President Nichols, I addressed the audience. I took my text from Daniel 2:37 to 49. There was good attention. Mr. Ellis, former Branch President, now a Josephite, and Bennet, wife and son, formerly of our Church, were present. After the meeting, there was some conversation and distribution of tracts. Among the number was an old ship captain who would sail in the morning, who wanted conversation and reading matter, and got both. I returned to my room feeling that the ICE WAS BROKEN and that MY BACK WAS NOT. Brother Peg complimented me by saying he had listened many times to my subject but had never heard it so well handled before. And I thanked the Lord.

Saturday, November 20, 1875

Nov. 20th. I have been reading and studying and praying very earnestly and in tears while pleading with the Lord for strength to stand before the people in His name and not yield or be overcome by all these opposing influences that I have to meet. It seemed all day and all night that the opposing spirits almost spoke to me saying: "You cannot succeed against those conditions." As night is advancing, I am wetting my pillow instead of sleeping.

Friday, November 19, 1875

Nov. 19th. Closed letters and mailed - 36 pages in all - for the steamer that takes the San Francisco mail.

Thursday, November 18, 1875

Nov. 18th. Completed letters. Wrote to Job Welling. Arranged to insert the following in the "Herald" and the "News": "Latter-day Saints, Elder Jacob Miller, recently from Salt Lake City Utah, will preach the Gospel in the Australian Hall at 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Sunday the 21st."

Wednesday, November 17, 1875

Nov. 17th. I am writing letters as the mail will leave for San Francisco Friday, the 19th.

At 2:00 P.M. I received the following telegram:

"Melbourne, 12 noon, November, 17, 1875

Job Welling to Jacob Miller, c/o James Peg.
Report to President Young and write my family fullest particulars. All well. Missed Mail."

Tuesday, November 16, 1875

Nov. 16th. I spent the morning visiting with Brother Speight and the afternoon with Brother Busby.

Monday, November 15, 1875

Nov. 15th. I visited Mr. Bennet, his wife and son. They had belonged to the Church. His wife has the spirit of the work and the son speaks favorably. I believe he thinks the work is true. I went to see the hall last used by our people. It will seat 300 or 400 people. We can get it for six shillings per week for two meetings. I met Mr. Wolfe, a voyager on the "Great Britain". He still claims to feel favorable to us, is going to Melbourne and I gave him Brother Welling's address. I spent the evening with Brothers Nichols and Platt.

Sunday, November 14, 1875

Sunday Nov. 14th. Meeting at 3:00 P.M. at my residence. We partook of the Sacrament and heard the testimonies of all the Saints present over sixteen years old. I talked 45 minutes, of our religion and the building up of God's Kingdom. We are to be led as children and learn lesson by lesson; that thus the work will progress. After the meeting we held a counsel and decided to rent a hall for meetings, advertise and encourage attendance.

Note: I got the addresses of Saints in different outlying places and wrote them, asking them to report - one as far as Port Adelade. Later some reported; others did not.

Saturday, November 13, 1875

Nov. 13th.

I am to have an upper half story room at Brother Peg's as an office and bedroom and make this my headquarters, and have been overhauling and fitting it up. I called on Mr. Ellis, formerly President of this branch, now a Josephite and president of that faction. I had a letter of introduction and letters from some of their friends in Utah. I find him a confirmed Jospehite, yet he claims no prejudice and bids me welcome to his house and hospitality, which, of course, I cannot accept with his present feelings. I consider it of little use to attempt reconverting such. He said Mr. Claude Rogers, their missionary, told his followers to treat the Mormon Elders well and open their doors to them. "The Mormon Elders are sincere and have a very hard mission before them." (This, of course, is with the hope of capturing the Elders.)

Friday, November 12, 1875

Nov. 12th.

I spent the day reading, writing, studying, visiting and praying God for Wisdom.

Thursday, November 11, 1875

Nov. 11th, 1875.

I went with Sister Peg to visit Brother Speight and family. He is just recovering from erysipelas. We anointed and administered to him. He is quite talkative, an aged man who has labored in the ministry in England.

Wednesday, November 10, 1875

ENEMIES IN SYDNEY

Nov. 10th. I wrote to President Welling, informing him so far as I can of the situation here and sending an inventory of tracts and books, and clippings of the Stenhouse Lectures and of the excitement they caused. Editor Stockwhip says: "Until we heard Mrs. Stenhouse's interesting lecture on Mormon marriages, we thought we had a fairly adequate conception of human folly and fanaticism, but that lady, by her graphic discription of Mormon life and doctrine, has shown us that below the lowest depth that our plummet had sounded, there lies in Utah an almost fathomless of pit of mental and moral degredation. If but one hundreth part of what she describes as daily occurrences at Utah were facts, the public of this colony owe a large debt of gratitude to this eloquent and courageous lady. Every statement made by Mrs. Stenhouse has the genuine ring of truthfulness. She concluded by saying she found Mormonism as preached abroad, was a very different and very harmless thing as compared with Mormonism as practiced in Utah. She wished to forewarn and forearm the public of Australia against the preachings and machinations of the Mormon Elders that were sent from Utah to make converts in these colonies, and who we believe have actually arrived in our midst".

Tuesday, November 9, 1875

Nov. 9th. I went early for my baggage. I called on Brother Nichols, President of the Sydney Branch. He is English with an Irish wife. I witnessed a procession of Protestants in honor of Prince Albert's birth and the laying of the corner stone of the Protestant Hall. All the Protestants here join against Catholics and they all join against Mormons.

The Bishop of Sydney gave the address. Most pointed among his sayings: "The Bible and the Bible only is the religion of the Protestants; our rule of faith is the Word of God; the Bible is the sole rule of faith; the testimony of scripture is the rock upon which the Church is built; it is founded upon apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone; any other foundation than this is faulty. However fair in appearance or lofty in superstructure, if not resting on this one foundation, it is doomed destruction. Of it as of Babylon, it will one day be said: It is fallen, it is fallen".

After listening I returned to Brother Peg's, took inventory of tracts, found over 2,000, besides several books of Church works.

Note: New South Wales was a penal colony from 1788 to 1840, during which time 60,700 were transported, of which 8,700 were females, most of whom I am informed, remained and a large percent are of their posterity.

Monday, November 8, 1875

Nov 8th. Still coasting. We reached Sydney Heads at 7:00 P.M. and the wharf at 8:00 P.M. This fine harbor is narrow and about five miles long. At 9:00 P.M. I took a cab to James Peg's, three and a half miles. He and his wife were expecting two of us. I was soon made at home. When I knocked, Sister Peg cried, "Come in, Brother Miller, I know you." Brother Peg is an English pensioner, who is over 76 and is laying up means to migrate to Utah. I was shown several clippings from papers about Madam Stenhouse's lectures against the Mormons. She is false and insinuating, and, doubtless, her lecture is prepared by other than her own pen.

Sunday, November 7, 1875

Sunday, Nov. 7th. Seasick again, I don't believe I was designed for the sea. Passing close by the coast, we will pass between Australia and Tasmania. We see low hills by the shore, higher in the distance, with a background of mountains. There is considerable timber. This vessel is 30 by 240 feet.

Friday, November 5, 1875

Nov. 5th. I procured a ticket to Sydney; visited the library; read in the Manual of Ancient History; visited the Industrial Museum, which has many nice representations of the industries of the country, specimens of different kinds of timber, mostly hard. I visited a picture gallery with many nice pictures. I was much impressed with a "Brigand Scene". A nobleman with his Lady have been captured and held for ransom; the chief has the ransom, holding it and pen for signature; the nobleman has thrown down his gauntlet for a challenge and pointing to it, while his lady holds to his left arm. Some of the brigands are preparing supper, some are holding the captives, two riding horses and searching the saddlebags. It all is very impressive. Also visited the National Museum and saw many nice specimen skeletons and stuffed animals and birds; a skeleton of a whale 80 feet long, over 10 feet deep, and the head over 18 feet long. What a monster!

Thrusday Novemeber, 4, 1875

ASSIGNMENT TO SYDNEY

Nov. 4th. I went six miles with President Welling to Brunswick, to distribute tracts. Passing through the large, nice Royal Park, from the hills, one is led to say, "Oh how beautiful!" President Welling thinks Sydney is the worst mission field, is much more aristocractic, has more Josephites, more apostates than Saints, Bechamp's scandals, and Mrs. Stenhouse's lectures, etc., - but says I am best able to meet them.

Wednesday, November 3, 1875

Nov. 3rd. Toothache kept me awake. I gathered and exchanged tracts.

Tuesday, November 2, 1875

Nov. 2nd. We went to Melbourne, visited the public library and called on Bechamp. We find that Brother Steed can go direct to New Zealand from here. I go by steamer to Sydney on Saturday Nov. 6th and Brother Steed to New Zealand on Thursday Nov. 11th. We paid for and ordered our suits delivered. Had toothache very bad. Walked about fifteen miles.

Monday, November 1, 1875

Nov. 1st, 1875. A stormy day was spent visiting with Brother Witheral and writing.

Sunday, October 31, 1875

Sunday, Oct. 31st. Heavy wind and rain continue at 3:00 P.M. so we cannot have our advertised meeting on the Common, but we have Sacrament Meeting with the Saints at Brother Kent's. Brothers Welling, Steed and I each spoke. We were followed by Brothers Carlton, Witheral and Kant and Sisters Kant and Witheral. At a Council Meeting at 4:30 President Welling gave much good instruction, supported by Brother Steed and myself. At the 6:30 P.M. meeting, at the request of President Welling, I preached a Gospel sermon. Mr. Barrat and wife were present.

Friday, October 29, 1875

Oct. 29th. We stayed at the house and did counseling on the future course of the mission and did reading and conversing. Next day we advertised and posted a notice for a meeting on the Common and went to Melbourne where we tried on our suits.

We visited the Botanic Gardens east of Melbourne and saw many native and foreign trees and flowers, very nicely and expensively arranged. We witnessed boat racing on the Yarrow River. Then we viewed the artillery practice, maneuvering and firing. We walked about twenty miles and were back about dusk. At 11:00 P.M. Brother Witheral and wife from Geelong arrived and we visited until 1:00 A.M. They are faithful, intelligent Saints. Sister Witheral has traveled considerably in the U.S. and is well informed.

Saturday, November 6, 1875

Nov. 6th. I packed up, prepared for departure, and bade farewell to the Kants, who have kindly cared for and fed us and washed our clothes. I left under my pillow, my endorsed photo, a sovereign, (a British gold coin worth 20 shillings or one pound,) and a note of appreciation. Arriving at Melbourne, I learned that the vessel will not start until 5:00 P.M. instead of 2:00 P.M. We went to Sandridge Wharf at the mouth of the Yarrow, where vessels too large to be towed up to Melbourne, load and unload. The wharf extends several hundred feet into the bay. Several railroad tracks extend the length of it to receive and bring in the loading. At 5:00 P.M. on board the "City of Adelade", I bade good-bye to Welling and Steed and am off alone for Sydney. A strong wind all day and I am seasick once more.

Thursday, October 28, 1875

Oct. 28th. We all went to Melbourne. Brother Steed and I ordered suits of clothes and were measured. We met Brother Bechamp and heard his report of the reports and accusations against him. He pleaded innocent of the worst of them. He had taken girls on his lap and kissed them. He thought his fatherly age should justify or excuse. He knows the Gospel is true. Bro. Welling advised him to remain quiet, save up his means, and first chance to go to the Valley, meet the President and get forgiveness as far as possible.

Wedesday, October 27, 1875

Oct. 27th. Visited a jute factory, manufacturing gunny sack cloth. In the afternoon, we had a consultation on our future. Brother Job thinks we should separate, one remain here, one go to Sydney and one go to New Zealand; suggests that Brother Steed go to New Zealand.

Tuesday, October 26, 1875

Oct. 26th. Looking over tracts, I find about seventy each of Orson Pratt's Eight Chapters. In the afternoon I went to Melbourne and walked about fifteen miles, so I am improving.

Monday, October 25, 1875

Oct. 25th. Brother Kant gave a short history of the preaching of the Gospel for the last five years. It has been preached in Australia for twenty-four years, but with little progress. Our first impression of Australia being a hard field of labor, I fear, will be realized. But we pray God to overrule for the best.

Sunday, October 24, 1875

Sunday, Oct. 24th. Brother Kent arrived last night. He reminds me of James Toomers, a good singer, jovial, and plays the bass viol. He reported the Mission to Job Welling and turned over his certificate of appointment. He is also President of the Melbourne Branch, which position he retains. Meeting at 3:00 P.M. Those present were: President Kant and family, a counselor, Brother Bechamp, who was President until Brother Geddis arrived and suspended him sometime over a year ago for misconduct, a Mr. Fairhurst, a free-thinker and strong advocate of social reform, who believes that polygamy may reform, the social evil and that co-operation or concentration may reform the political evil, a Mr. Barrat and wife, and neighbors who, like Mr. Fairhurst, look upon our views as better than any other.

After the partaking of the Sacrament, Brother Welling spoke of affairs in Utah and the establishment of God's Kingdom and its saving influence for all who faithfully support it. Brother Steed bore testimony to the divine calling of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the saving grace of the Gospel. I passed hastily over the Gospel as taught by the Savior; the falling away from the same; the persecutions and remodeling by the Romans; the protestants breaking off from the Roman Catholics whom they considered impure and going back to the Bible which is merely a history of the Gospel, not the real Gospel, as it gave them no authority or priesthood to act and, as the Roman Catholics had not the Power of the Gospel, they could not transmit it. Hence all Christendom, for over 1,400 years, has been acting without authority and there has been no pure Christianity upon the earth. If Christianity means those principles taught by our beloved Savior, then the L.D.S. are the true Christians, for they believe, preach, and practice the same Gospel as taught by the Savior and his Disciples. After the meeting, talk on the Gospel and reform continued, Brother Bechamp joining in. He argues well and has a good understanding of the Gospel. What a pity such a will live beneath their knowledge and privileges and bring themselves and the Gospel into disrepute.

Saturday, October 23, 1875

Oct. 23rd. News from home dated Sept. 6th, gives the death of George A. Smith, who was buried on the 5th. There are five numbers of the "Deseret News" to Sept. 1st. They give much of the Lee Trial, with comments of adverse papers full of spleen, etc. God will overrule. The Saints are being baptized in to the United Order and the Devil is mad and marshalling his forces. We must marshal ours and endure faithful to the end, and gain the reward of the faithful.

Friday, October 22, 1875

Oct. 22nd. I went five miles to Melbourne and bought a hat for 10 shillings. Melbourne is a city of about 200,000, built mostly after the English Style. There are some good paved streets, some good buildings and, like English towns, wealth and poverty side by side. I think there is here considerable of what is called shoddy aristocracy.

Thursday, October 21, 1875

Oct. 21st. Weather cool. I am uncomfortable with my winter suit on. We bid adieu to the friends and acquaintances of the voyage and to the "Great Britain" which has been our home for the last fifty-nine days. We pass through the harbor, up the Yarrow River by the sugar works, (a nice nine story building,) past several vessels anchored along the stream and at the wharfs. The Lighter, a small one deck steamer, that took us and our baggage from our ship, landed us at Victoria Wharf at 2:00 P.M. Brother Welling went at once by train to Foot's Gray, four miles, to see Brother Kant, President of the Australian Mission. Brother Steed and I awaited the unloading of our baggage and, on return of Brother Welling, accompanied by Brother Levin, we took the train direct to Foot's Gray. We were met with a cart by Brother Kant's two daughters, Emeline, 17 and Georgiana, 19, and his son, 12. Then with our baggage we were taken to their residence, where we met Sister Kant who made us welcome. Brother Kant, who is a saw filer and shear grinder, was away from home.

Wednesday, October 20, 1875

Oct. 20th, 1875. At Sydney Heads the pilot comes aboard. At 7:15 Health and Quarantine officers on board, and, passing quarantine, we steam on and drop anchor at noon four miles from Melbourne. A heavy gale is blowing and the sea is too rough to transship.

Note. We have been greatly blessed on the voyage and feel that our prayers have been answered in being brought safely across the mighty deep so many thousand miles. It is the quickest time the "Great Britain" has ever made and how nobly she rode the gigantic waves in the hurricane! Our journey is completed; our duty lies before us. God grant us that fullness of the Holy Ghost, promised and given by the Savior to His Disciples may lead us into all truth, bring past things to our remembrance and show us things to come.

Tuesday, October 19, 1875

Oct. 19th. At 4:30 P.M. Land Ho! At 5:30 P.M. we reach Cape Otway and signal. All sails furled and we steam slowly all night.

Monday, October 18, 1875

Oct. 18th. Health improving. In the evening I had a further conversation with Mr. Robinson. He has read "Answers to Questions", and has become much interested. He was not aware our people had been so much persecuted. He must look favorably upon our people for he cannot find it in his heart to find fault with the old patriarchs. He is old to change his ways and my never join us but he shall always speak in our favor and defend us against persecution. In a talk with Brother Steed, Mr. Robinson said I was the best expounder of the scripture he had ever talked with and he is a minister.

Sunday, October 17, 1875

Sunday Oct. 17th. 296 miles. I had a very good dinner - fresh meat, pudding, cake, pie, nuts, raisins and wine.

Saturday, October 16, 1875

Oct. 16th. 264 miles. We are four months from home. All four engines are working and the whole vessel trembles and vibrates under the powerful revolutions of the screw.

Friday, October 15, 1875

Oct. 15th. Time is passing. We are now 300 miles south of western Australia. I loaned Mr. Robinson "Answers to Questions". He wishes to read the revelations on polygamy. I loaned my Canadian friend the Book of Mormon.

Thursday, October 14, 1875

Oct. 14th. Ship is rolling and pitching very heavily in the swells. Wind is light by P.M. Screw is lowered and we are a steamer again. On deck a few hours, I am too weak to walk much. I am thinking a man cannot do more than he has stomach for.

Wednesday, October 13, 1875

Oct. 13th. Main top gallant sail is blown to ribbons. I am so seasick!

Monday, October 11, 1875

Oct. 11th. More seasickness, how it hangs on! The foretop gallant sail is blown loose. I had a long talk with Mr. Robinson.

Sunday, October 10, 1875

Sunday, Oct. 10th. Strong gale blows with rough cross sea. More vomiting. I loaned the "Voice of Warning" to my Canadian friend.

Saturday, October 9, 1875

Oct. 9th. The sea is still rough and I am still seasick.

Friday, October 8, 1875

Oct. 8th. Gale continues. Main staysail is blown loose. I am still seasick. I consulted a doctor who says, with all my vomiting my stomach is far from cleansed and ordered a change of diet and gave me some pills. I am thinking that seasickness is a hard way to purify the system. I have been vomiting blood and having bloody passages of stools. God grant this shall not shorten my life nor prevent my usefulness! I ask of Him the fulfillment of my Patriarchal Blessing - that "I shall live to see the Son of God come upon the earth and reign with Him a thousand years and inherit Celestial glory." God give me faith and good works to obtain it. We are shipping heavy seas - one over 200 feet long from foremast to poop, wet the sails over 30 feet high and jarred the whole deck.

Thursday, October 7, 1875

Oct. 7th. There is a gale or hurricane. The fore gallant sail was blown loose by a cable chain breaking. The main Royal sail was blown to ribbons. A sailor, reefing the main upper top, fell over 40 feet to the deck. A grand sea! Spray is blowing from the crest of the waves over the sea like a driving snow storm. The waves are so large that they are over 500 feet apart, the captain says, as large as they ever get anywhere in the ocean. When the ship is between two waves we look up at them, fore and aft several feet perhaps twenty or thirty, above our heads and the deck is thirty to forty feet above water when the sea is level. The next moment we are lifted on top of a wave, and, looking right and left, we see the waves extend as far as the eye can follow, like great mountain ridges while fore and aft the troughs look like canyons. The whole ocean is white as snow, so lashed with foam. We pass a large number of whales going with the wind. When on the crest of the wave their heads and tails are out of the water.

Tuesday, October 5, 1875

Oct. 5th. Ditto. Man's extremity is God's opportunity. I am earnestly asking God's blessing as my only preservation. Gale continues. There was a death last night from consumption and burial as sea this morning. It was a nephew of the captain. How lonely there to await the trumpet's call for the sea to yield its dead.

Monday, October 4, 1875

Oct. 4th. 302 miles, our best run. The gale continues, the screw is up and sails are shortened. It is still storming.

Sunday, October 3, 1875

Oct. 3rd. We have a cold south wind, increasing, high waves with the ship tossing and rolling heavily. I am seasick again. I dreamed of seeing Father and telling him were two-thirds over, I was tired of the voyage and wished I could spend the rest of it with him.

Saturday, October 2, 1875

Oct. 2nd. A cold south wind blows with temperature 40 to 48 degrees. A sailor asked for a lecture on our religion during his watch at the earliest convenience.

Friday, October 1, 1875

Oct. 1st, 1875. All is quiet.

Thursday, September 30, 1875

Sept. 30th. There are calm heavy rolling swells. All sails are furled. We are counseling on our future, reviewing and thanking the Lord for past blessings and prayers following us. I have more talk with the Canadian. I am to load him tracts.

Wednesday, September 29, 1875

29th. Screw down again.

Tuesday, September 28, 1875

Sept. 28th. Screw down and up again today.

Monday, September 27, 1875

Sept. 27th. More Gospel conversations. I was interrupted by one of the vile, who wished to talk with me. He and his companion were sitting one on each side of me. After asking many low questions, he told me I was a hypocrite, preaching stuff to the sailors. If he were the sailors, there would be an outside passage for me, pointing over the vessel's side, using language and making threats too low to write, about me and our people. Restraining my ire, I told him he was entirely mistaken about the people he was talking about and the one he was talking with, and, "as I always prefer the society of gentlemen, I bid you Good Night." It is thus, when liquor defies perception, that we learn those degraded souls, that know not God and respect not His laws, view us.

Sunday, September 26, 1875

Sept. 26th. Stormy. I spent most of the day in the cabin, reading and conversing.

Saturday, September 25, 1875

Sept. 25th. I had a long talk on the Gospel with a Canadian. He is pleased and wishes to read our Church works.

Thursday, September 23, 1875

Sept. 23rd and 24th. It is raining. The screw is lowered and we are a steamer again.

Wednesday, September 22, 1875

GOSPEL TALKS ON BOAT

Sept. 22nd. I had talks with my Irish and German friends and others, including Robinson, on our Gospel and other things. The ball is open now and we are known as Mormon Missionaries generally over the vessel, and polygamy and the Mormons are in many mouths. Among the vile, there are offers to become Mormons for a drink of liquor, and with the most obscene talk. I am daily observing more and more the depravity of the world. Those who cry most, long and loud against polygamy are the more vile and morally low.

Tuesday, September 21, 1875

Sept. 21st. I had another talk with Irishman about President Young and the Mormons. I occupied the time reading and conversing as usual. At 6:00 P.M. while I was taking the temperature at the aft-capstan, a gentleman, learning that I was from Utah, asked of its development and its mineral progress. ( The English had invested in the Emma Mine, above Alta in Little Cottonwood Canyon, east of Salt Lake City, Utah.)

The man continued with such questions as: Were the Mormons in Utah? What was their progress? Did they tolerate other religions? Was Brigham their leader? Had he got back? (He understood that Brigham had been imprisoned in Washington.) He understood that the Mormons practiced the Bible religion of polygamy, which would suit him. Was the sect founded in England or the U.S.A.? Was Joseph Smith the founder? Was he still living? All of these questions I answered in turn.

This being the hour for the evening promenade, several first class passengers and some others were listening at the beginning. As the cry, "A Mormon is talking at the aft-capstan!" was being passed along, most of the promenaders gathered around, until most of the passengers and the off duty sailors were listening during most of the three quarters of an hour of the talk.

When I rebuked a man, who admitted that angels often visited men, as recorded in Holy Writ, ridiculing the statement that the young Prophet, Joseph Smith received the plates from an angel, I showed him that if he believed the Bible, he must believe that angels, would come to man with the Gospel and priesthood in latter times.

"How about the Mountain Meadow Massacre," was cried by one who said he had been to Utah, and the cry, "Yes, tell us." was general. Awaiting its cessation, I said, "You now give a harder question." Before leaving England, we were told that a jury of twelve men, hearing the evidence, had failed to say how, having disagreed. "But" said I, "Those who are following this, are not content to fix the guilt upon the guilty parties, but, passing them, are trying to fix the guilt upon our leaders, who, gentlemen, are just as innocent of that crime as you are." I was not assailed again on this subject on the voyage.

By this time. Brother Welling, hearing the din and cry from his cabin (250 feet forward), came, edging his way through the throng, to my side, and I said, "Elder Welling, gentlemen." When he expressed a willingness to answer any civil questions, my questioner said: "What are the tenets of Mormon faith?" Job Welling preached a Gospel sermon of fifteen minutes after quoting our Articles of Faith and, when he bore his testimony, he was asked, by which of the five senses he knew it. As he had stated that prostitution does not exist with us, he was asked, "What do you young men do before they marry?" (Illustrating the world's view of social evils.) This is our first public introduction as L.D.S. Missionaries.

Monday, September 20, 1875

Sept. 20th. Wind southeast by east. All the square sails are set. The screw is lifted.

Sunday, September 19, 1875

Sept. 19th, 1875. 256 miles. Temperature 74 degrees in the shade, 82 in the sun, 68 in the evening. I had a one hour talk on the Gospel with a new inquirer. (I am sought after.) I had another talk with the German on proofs of Deity as seen in science and also other religious topics.

Saturday, September 18, 1875

Sept. 18th. 224 miles. Seasick again. In the evening I had another talk with my German friend on politics and religion; also a talk with an Irishman from Queensland on sundries.

Friday, September 17, 1875

Sept. 17th. 212 miles. Ditto.

Thursday, September 16, 1875

Sept. 16th, 1875. 186 miles. I am three months from home and, with all my travels, my diary shows that I have done much missionary work. I am a little better but there is still heavy pitching.

Tuesday, September 14, 1875

HEAVY SEAS ROLL STEAMER

Sept. 14th and 15th. Seasick and vomiting twice. The ship is pitching and rolling the worst it has done yet. I have a headache and a weak stomach. I had another talk with Mr. Robinson on the Gospel and loaned him the Book of Mormon as a result of our talk about the Indians and their traditions, showing Jewish descent and that we have the history of their ancestry in our Book of Mormon.

Monday, September 13, 1875

Sept. 13th. The gentleman of Saturday evening engaged me in talk on the same subject and asked my opinion of yesterday's services, also of faith removing mountains as read from John. I had another talk with Mr. Robinson on science, religion, mythology and Mormonism. I compared our Gospel with the New Testament; our polygamy with that of the Old. I gave a brief sketch of the rise, progress and persecutions, showing the analogy to the persecutions in the Apostles' time. We parted with a request from him for further conversation. So I have been in my field of labor from home. I am, and have been, doing my missionary work.

Sunday, September 12, 1875

Sunday Sept. 12th. Noon at the equator 16 degrees 12 minutes west, wlth 79 degrees in the shade, only 85 degrees in the sun. To my surprise, we pass the line of contact of the two equatorial currents which could be seen for miles east and west. The thermometer dropped a degree, as the sun is over 30 degrees north. In passing from north to south latitude we have passed from fall to spring. Services 10:30, Sunday School, 2:30. God bless the little children. There are six lady teachers in the Sunday School. I believe they are sincere in their labor of love.

Saturday, September 11, 1875

Sept. 11th. At noon we have a verticle sun. This evening a gentleman, seeing me reading the Compendium, cautioned me against reading Mormon books. This led to a conversation in which I learned that his prejudice was from evil reports and not from investigation. I defended polygamy from scripture and moral grounds, preached first principles and bore testimony of the truth.

Thursday, September 9, 1875

Sept. 9th. I slept on deck; it is cooler and less pitching by getting amidship, as our cabin is forward of the foremast. At 5:30 A.M. there was a heavy squall with rain from the Port bow. The sails, close hauled, were taken aback, with much bustle taking the sail in, the heavy wind and rain. At 10:00 A.M. it is cloudy and pleasant, the evening is the same, as also is the 10th.

Wednesday, September 8, 1875

Sept. 8th. A head wind set the vessel to pitching; I am seasick again with no supper. I had a conversation on religion with Mr. Stewart of our table. He admits the Christianity, as now extant, is saving only a small minority of its advocates or adherents, the greater portion not living to their profession. He took the passengers as a sample of the world. He was almost led to the conclusion that the orthodox creeds were of man's invention, but he could not conceive of our Heavenly Father as a personage.

Tuesday, September 7, 1875

Sept. 7th. We are passing from 80 to 100 miles out from Africa. Close hauled, all fifteen square sails are taken in. It is said that all the canvas of this vessel would cover three acres of land.

Monday, September 6, 1875

Sept. 6th. Wind increasing, perhaps we are reaching the northeast trades. At nine the screw propeller is lifted in fifteen minutes by 40 men, with power to aid. The Great Britain is a heavy, fullrigged auxiliary with a screw propeller weighing twenty-nine tons. The temperature in the shade is 79 degrees.

At 3:00 P.M. the sailors "Buried the dead horse", as the termination of their advance pay. It was an amusing affair. Dressed in burlesque, with rope yarn hair and whiskers, they marched three times around the deck with a stuffed dummy horse mounted on a gun carriage which was lifted with much demonstration up the fore hatch. Then the horse was sold at auction by a witty Irishman who added each bid to all the others, with a clerk taking the name and amount of each bid, which amounts we were told would be called for, of course, as a donation, (I had nothing to bid). Then the horse and rider were run out to the end of the starboard foreyard, twenty feet over the side and sixty feet above the water. Then taking a knife, the rider cut a rope and the horse fell into the sea with a shout from the sailors.

This evening I conversed with Mr. Robinson, an engineer, minister, Sunday School and University teacher going to Australia as an engineer. We talked on science, religion and infidelity. He expressed a wish to converse again. The wind is light and the screw is lowered.

Sunday, September 5, 1875

Sept. 5th. Nice weather. Services at 10:30 according to Church of England form. What an easy way to serve the Lord when all the prayers, Bible reading, psalms and hymns are set apart in their regular order for each day of the year. Yet how very earnestly many join in the worship. I cannot do less than give them credit for sincerity. How strong are the bands of tradition! Sunday School at 2:30 P.M. The sentiment: "Only believe on Jesus Christ and you will be saved" predominates. The evening service at 8:00 P.M. has about the same information, but different in matter.

Saturday, September 4, 1875

Sept. 4th. We have Irish, German, French as well as English and American passengers. There is a light changeable wind.

Friday, September 3, 1875

Sept. 3rd. The sails were taken in at 3:00 A.M. and set again at ten. Up at seven, I took my usual sponge bath. Land Ho! within ten miles of Palma in the Canary Island group. It looks like a mountain top with but little lowland showing.

Thursday, September 2, 1875

Sept. 2nd. We are passing Porto Santo at a distance of 40 miles. Maderia is on the port bow and at 3:00 P.M. as we are passing within one and one-half miles and signaling, we will be reported to England, as there is a cable from here to there. Along the coast and hillsides we see several nice villages. Viewed in the glass, (I have a good twenty diameter) we can see people moving about, caring for their vineyards, etc. This is the island where the noted Maderia wine is produced. The side of the mountain is trellised for growing vineyards and there are shrubbery and small trees.

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1875

Wednesday Sept. 1st, 1875. There is a nice breeze on the port quarter and all sails are filled. Oh, what a lovely deep.

Tuesday, August 31, 1875

Aug. 31st. The blue sea is almost smooth. We are visiting and forming acquaintances.

Monday, August 30, 1875

Aug. 30th. We are passing through the noted Bay of Biscay where it is said there is always a rolling sea. Today Welling, Steed and I ate the last of a cake my wife had prepared, I having kept a part of it until now. We partake to remember this Bay of Biscay. An awning is spread over the deck so we can be in the shade.

Sunday, August 29, 1875

Sunday Aug. 29th. Church of England services in the saloon at 10:30 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. This evening I am some better and hope with God's Blessing to be preserved from heavy seasickness, which may He grant and His name be praised.

Saturday, August 28, 1875

Aug. 28th. Heavy ground swells from the northwest, as we steamed southwest, took the vessel on the beam and she rolled heavily. I was seasick and vomiting! I kept on deck but was lying down most of the time.

Friday, August 27, 1875

Aug. 27th. We passed a good night with a smooth sea, with the coast in sight and at 3:00 P.M. we were less than a mile from shore. I read the Deseret News as we passed numerous vessels. At 10:30 P.M. we passed the Lizard on Land's End and were at sea.

Thursday, August 26, 1875

ON STEAMER FOR AUSTRALIA

Thursday, Aug. 26th. We boarded the steamer "Great Britain", for Melbourne, Australia. We started from London at 4:00 A.M. and reached the mouth of the Thames River about eight. At nine we passed Ramsgate, a noted watering place. We were meeting and passing numbers of vessels of all sizes, from the little sloop to the great steamers. At eleven I wrote home so that my folks would have the latest news. At 1:00 P.M. we discharged the pilot boat.

President Joseph F. Smith of the European Mission and President F.M. Lyman of the London Conference came to see us under way and returned with the pilot boat, taking our mail with them. We steamed southwest along the coast in the English Channel, and passed within a quarter mile of the shore at Dover. It is a shipping port for France. The strait here is only a twenty-one miles wide. We turned in at 9:00 P.M. There was a heavy dew.

Sunday, August 22, 1875

Sunday, Aug. 22nd. We made calls and attended day and evening meetings. I spoke at all four and had some discussion and controversy over the last.

Saturday, August 21, 1875

Aug. 21st. On one such trip, we went to White Chapel Branch, attended Relief Society and Teacher's meetings and with Brother Binder, made some calls and stayed over night.

Monday, August 16, 1875

Aug. 16th. I was shown about the port, the shipping, shipbuilding, etc., and after visiting among the Saints and others I went back to London. I spent two days in and around Crystal Palace. Each day I saw Blondon walk a tight wire across the transcept, over 100 feet long and 40 feet high, I think; slowly at first as if feeling his way, then faster, then stopped by the way, sat on the wire, lay on his back, stood on his head. Then he came out with a stove on his back, placed it on wires, prepared and kindled a fire, cooked eggs and pancakes, ate and sent a sample down to the audience. Then he crossed blindfolded and then with a man on his back. I saw a trapeze and gymnastic performances and heard a grand orchestra. I had a grand view of the park and surrounding country from the tower.

I saw a large collection of busts, statues, fine arts and stuffed animals from all parts of the world. I was especially impressed with the "Jeptha and his Daughther." The artist took the point in the poem where, looking up, he breathed the name of God in agony and she knew then that he was stricken. It was so life like. I was also impressed with the Savior being carried from the cross to the sepulchre. Two men carried Him in His shroud, His feet and hands showing the wounds. One women held His head with a look that seemed to say, "Oh, How I would like to avenge this." Four others followed, one supported the mother whose upturned face showed the extreme expression of anguish.

It was so perfect and grand. From the hundreds of efforts of the grand old Masters that I have viewed, these two and the Infant Jesus in the arms of one of the Wise Men of the East who came to worship Him - the mother in the manger, a halo of light from the infant head casting a light and shadow to and from the other Wise Men and the others present. This and a later Briband Scene in Melbourne , Australia, reported Nov. 15, 1875, have impressed me the most.

I spend one day in the Alexandria Palace and Park. These were grand views. One day in Madam Tussaud's Wax Works was very impressive and her Chambers of Horrors was indeed horrible. In the former, were life size features of the leading men of the world dressed in the costumes of the age and country in which they lived. Our own leading men from Washington to Lincoln and Grant were next in prominence to England's. The Chamber of Horrors showed all the barbaric methods of torture and execution, including the guillotine, the substitute for the headsman's axe. Then I was shown through the Houses of Parliament.

I was surprised to see the uncushioned benches in the House of Lords and the low throne of the Queen, only raised one step and a seat each side for her maids of Honor on the level floor. We were also shown the jewel crown, valued at 5,000,000 pounds, that is placed on her head when she graces the throne. At Westminister we stood upon the slab in the stone floor that covers the remains of Livingstone. The Houses of Parliament, Westminister and St. Paul's are grand structures to visit. We were shown through St. Paul's Cathedral from basement to tower. Their whispering gallery, (circular), from which our large Salt Lake Tabernacle is modeled, except for the straight center between the two circular ends, is grand. We tested its whispering capacity.

We were shown through the Zoological Gardens. Spent a day by special permit in the Woolwitch Arsenal, and, as the "Eastern Question" was on, a very large force was manufacturing various instruments and implements of war from an eighty-one ton cannon - the largest now in construction - down, and all sized of balls and shells for mortars and guns.

We traveled through the different parts of London on railroads that ran over the tops of the houses, giving elevated views. We also crossed under the Thames River through a tunnel -- a novelty -- and rode to different parts on the underground railroad which ran for several miles through various parts of London.

Sunday, August 15, 1875

Sunday, Aug. 15th. I went to Portsmouth with Bro. Welling who has a brother there. I was shown about the place some.

Friday, August 13, 1875

Aug. 13th. Visited Victoria Park again and other attractive places. Next day I visited the Tower of London, Westminister Abby and had a further view of London.

Thursday, August 12, 1875

Aug. 12th. I wrote home. Then I took a walk through Victoria Park and in the evening held another meeting and spoke.

Wednesday, August 11, 1875

VISITS AND WORK IN LONDON

Aug. 11th. We engage tickets for Australia on the "Great Britain," a heavy full rigged steamer, 350 x 52 feet. Then we took cab rides through London and from the streets, saw London Bank, Royal Exchange, Houses of Parliament, Westminister , Buckingham Palace, Duke of Wellington Monument, St. Paul's and others of the leading places. I attended Relief Society and other meetings and spoke at each.

Tuesday, August 10, 1875

Aug. 10th, 1875. I took the train the Worchester with Brother Steed and his niece and was shown around for two and a half hours. We visited a very nice cathedral. Then I took the train for London via Birmingham, where I waited seventy-five minutes, and wrote up my journal. The train started at 2:30 P.M. and had a breakdown, was detained a half hour and arrived at St. Pancres Station, London at 7:00 P.M. A lady cautioned me to beware, said several sharpers had me spotted as a stranger, said I should take a bus or cab and not accept service of our porter. I took a cab to Angel, then to my address - 20 Bishop's Grove, L.D.S. Conference House. President F. M. Lyman is away. I met Brother Binder, a native of London, who will show us around but we are to pay his fare.

Monday, August 9, 1875

Aug. 9th, 1875. I took a walk through Malvern with Steed, Morris, and Ballister after another look over Malvern Hill, then over the hill to West Malvern with Brother Steed to visit Mrs. Steed, sister of Henry Turner. After four other calls I stayed over night with Brother Steed at his sister's, Mrs. Chamberlain.

Sunday, August 8, 1875

Aug. 8th. In the morning, we had a treat of large English gooseberries in the garden. The Chamberlain place is on the opposite slope of Malvern Height from Malvern, from the crest of which we have the view described on Aug. 4th. and which view we repeat with time and detail today. There are many cities and villages in sight in all directions. Spire after spire rises from among the trees that are in every direction. Fields of grain and meadow ready for harvest, in gentle undulations break and scenery into nice variety and make it the grandest that I have ever placed my eyes on.

At 2:00 P.M. we held meeting on Malvern Common with about 200 Saints and others present. Morris, Ballister and Steed occupied most of the time with able addresses and strong testimonies. I occupied about twenty-five minutes on the many blessings God designs for his children in all the products of the soil and in the ability of their bodies, that evil and sin are only the results of the abuse of those blessings. If we use our physical strength to abuse and injure, we pervert that ability. If we use our speech to defame or persuade evil, we pervert that blessing. If we turn the life giving saccharin from the grain and cereals into alcholic poison and become drunkards therewith, we injure ourselves, destroy our health, shorten our lives and bring misery and disgrace upon family and relations.

Meeting at 6:30 P.M. on Malvern Common. While Ballister was speaking, a Minister passed tracts to the audience.. I accepted one. The reading was: "Believe on Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." I followed. I took it for my text, quoted John 14:1: "He that believeth on Me the works that I do shall he do also." I showed that the first work of the Savior's ministry was to seek baptism of John, followed by the bestowal of the Holy Ghost; that He said to Nicodemus: "Except ye are born of the water and spirit, ye cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven." The fact that He and most of His Apostles were crucified and many of His followers massacred, did not disprove the divinity of His Gospell.

Though the founder of the Latter-day Saint Gospel, Joseph Smith, after much persecution and imprisonment, was martyred in Carthage Jail; though other noble defenders had been killed, despoiled, mobbed, and driven; and though the wicked hand of persecution still follows them, it does not disprove the divine authenticity of this work. I quoted: "Blessed are when men persecute you, etc." I bore testimony, asked my hearers to search the scriptures and see if the Latter-day Saints religion does not agree therewith. I was followed by Brothers Steed and Morris.

Saturday, August 7, 1875

Aug. 7th. Took the train to Malvern. On arrival, had a visit with Sister Williams, and dinner. Then I was shown through Malvern College. It is able in architecture and durable. Much room is taken up in corridors; gymnasium, books, a room for fencing, one for museum, a large one for reviews, and a chapel. There were several classrooms with teachers and from twenty to thirty students. After supper, I had an interesting conversation with Fredd Prosser. Then I went to Henry Steed's and then to Sister Chamberlain's, T. Steed's sister for over night.

Friday, August 6, 1875

Aug. 6th. Stayed over night with Brother Johnson, President of this Branch and manager of a tannery. Took a walk up the River Wye and saw nice rural scenery.

Our announcement by crier was as follows: "Three missionaries from America will preach in the hall at Bridge Street tonight at 7:30. Public is respectfully invited. Seats free." At meeting, singing, prayer by Brother Morris who then spoke; said he had received the same Gospel taught by the Savior; quoted Ephesians about Apostles and prophets, and bore his testimony. I followed, bore testimony to the truth, set forth as the Gospel was in the days of the Savior - that, as God is unchangeable, His Gospel must be the same now. I asked the people to search the scriptures and see if our teachings do not compare and agree with them, and called upon them to be baptized. Thomas Steed bore a strong testimony. After the meeting two young Church of England gentlemen asked if we used the protestant Bible and if there is a chance for a sinner to redeem himself beyond this life, and how they were to know which was the truth We conversed with them nearly an hour. Stayed over night at Brother Johnson's.

Thursday, August 5, 1875

Aug. 5th. I walked with Brothers Morris and Steed through Coleville to Leadboro, eight miles, where we took the train to Hereford, fifteen miles. Dined with Brother R. Johnson, then engaged a hall for meeting tomorrow night and a street crier to announce it. Visited Castle Green which was destroyed by Cromwell about 300 years ago. It was once enclosed with a moat and wall, as was the city, anciently. Also visited St. John's Cathedral, erected in the seventeenth century. It has similar picture windows to those in the Abbey at Malvern - reproducing windows is said to have cost $300,000. It is very substantial. In the evening we had a meeting with the Saints at the home of Mr. Wade. We each spoke, I, on the first principles, suiting my remarks to the family.

Wednesday, August 4, 1875

Aug. 4th, 1875. I took the train to Great Malvern. Here I met Thomas Steed and R.V. Morris at the home of T. Steed's brother in Worcester. After dinner we took a walk on Malvern Hill and had a very nice view of the country, north, south and west. It is a delightful country where fifteen counties and shires can be seen from this hill. When a boy, Brother Steed used to take people up and show the attractions.

Malvern is a watering place for the better class of society. It is a nice, clean, well-ornamented place population 4,500. We visited the place, were shown through the Abbey, nine hundred years old, now used as a chapel. It is a very substantial building with high ceilings and figured glass in the windows - a process not now used, perhaps not known. In one window we see a representation of the first of the creation, with the sun, moon, and stars formed. In other windows, the growth of trees, grass, shrubbery, etc; then animal, bird and insect life; then a man asleep while his rib is being taken out; then partaking of the forbidden fruit; then the hiding in the garden; then the driving out; then the work with the infant Cain in Eve's lap; the first murder and the angel appearing. The residents here must be mostly wealthy.

Tuesday, August 3, 1875

Aug. 3rd. A.M. At the library reading about Australia, I wrote two letters to shipping agents. Then I went to council meeting and talked a short time.

Monday, August 2, 1875

Aug 2nd. I received letters from my son, J.F. and from Arthur Staynor. All are well. I walked two miles to Aston Hall with Brother Haliday. It is now used as a museum with some good specimens of the animal kingdom, statues and other things of interest. There is a dining hall about 150 feet long with solid carving on the walls and ceiling. Here the Queen and her husband ate over 17 years ago. In the surrounding pleasure garden we witnessed a game of cricket. This is the English national game as baseball is in the U.S.A. After a visit and tea at Sister Gould's and listening to good singing accompanied on the piano, I returned to No. 26, where I had an interesting discussion on science and religion with a Mr. Hadley.

Sunday, August 1, 1875

CONTINUES MISSIONARY WORK IN ENGLAND

Sunday, August 1st. Meeting: The Saints have a chapel of their own. I talked about twenty minutes. Priesthood meeting followed, in which I encouraged the priesthood in their duties and administered to the sick. A baptism was performed. A font is prepared under the Chapel floor and trap doors open to it. A Miss Jones, a consumptive and given up by the doctors, was baptized. I confirmed her and blessed her and promised recovery through obedience and faith. At the evening meeting, I talked thirty minutes on the Kingdon of God to be set up in the last days, encouraged the Saints to be faithful in aiding in building it up, and receiving its blessings. I had a visit and supper with Brother Spook.

Saturday, July 31, 1875

Saturday July 31st. I went to Brother Wooley's and blessed his eight day old babe. Leicester, like Nottingham, is a clean place compared with Bradford, Leeds and Sheffield. I notice that, generally, where extreme poverty is found, vice is the cause - drunkeness - which wastes time, destroys ability and takes a heavy account from meager earnings of the unfortunate victim or provider and there is so much of this vice. It and prostitution are the dominating vices of this country.

At 12:00 P.M. I took a train for Birmingham. I passed through Hinckley and arrived in Birmingham at 2:30 P.M. I took a cab to No. 26 Tenby, the Mission address. I met R.V. Morris and V.S. Haliday in the street and we recognized each other. I took dinner and supper at the hotel and was shown around town. I wrote letters to Job Welling and Thomas Steed, then visited Bro. Spook, a business man in good circumstances.

Friday, July 30, 1875

July 30th. I visited Saints at their homes. Then I went to a meeting, where I gave an address and was followed by President Smith and Brother Ferral. I had supper with Sister Parker, and then to bed, as last night, at the Earl House.

Wednesday, July 28, 1875

July 28th. Letter writing, visiting and studying. Then took the train on the 29th with Brother Ferral to Leicester, where we visited various old relics, the grave of Richard III with some legends of his last Battle at Bosworth which he lost. Then we saw a fragment of a wall said to have been built by the Romans in 55 B.C. I finished a fifteen page letter to Joseph F. Smith.

Tuesday, July 27, 1875

July 27th. Dinner with Bowler, then four miles with Ferral and Moss to Carlton. We had a Gospel conversation with a Mr. Dennis who was opposed to the Orthodox religion but soon became so interested in ours that we didn't leave till 11:20 P.M. He strongly urged us to call again.

Monday, July 26, 1875

July 26th. I went back to Nottingham, where I was shown around by L. Ferral. Saw the park, the walls of an old Castle where Queen Bess was imprisioned, the long underground secret passage by which her paramour, Mortimer, held the private interviews that cost him his life.

Sunday, July 25, 1875

Sunday, July 25th. I took the train for Long Whatton 7:00 A.M. reached Loughborough 8:00 A.M. Then I walked to Long Whatton, arriving at 9:30. I took a two mile walk into the country with Bowler, had dinner and then to meeting outdoors - a farm wagon for a stand. Dryan, Squires and Maughn occupied the time. At 5:30 P.M., I spoke 25 minutes on Daniel, third chapter. Then Arta Young and Lina Ferral spoke. There was good singing. Then I went back to Sheepsheds.

Saturday, July 24, 1875

July 24th, 1875. Pioneer Day. Last night I dreamed of home and friends, of business, chores, supper, etc. Then came the recollection of the journey to England and all that had transpired but not of a return home. Then came a thought of what Thomas Steed had told me that President Young said, "If Arizona missionaries were sent, we would expect them back in a few days", and here I was back home. Then came the thought, I am only here in spirit and must so return. I saw tears and weeping from my wife, was lifted from the earth and started horizontally like a bird when my brother, Joseph, with uplifted hand, took hold of my coat and, running under me, was trying to dissuade me. Then I awoke and lo! I am in England, fulfilling, so far, my mission and very thankful.

Brother Squires, Maughn, and Bryan took the train for Sheepsheds to attend a two day camp meeting. I visited the market, an aristocratic Saloon where finely dressed young ladies sat at tables with men, drinking various kinds of intoxicants. I also visited art gallery. I saw a fine display, including lace, as this is the great lace manufacturing town of England.

Friday, July 23, 1875

July 23rd. I took the train for Nottingham at 10:40 A.M. passing Chesterfield at 11:00 , Trent at 11:35, Besshon at 12:00. We have been passing farms covered with water, also hay stacks standing in water at Besshon, houses surrounded with water and boats being used, teams in water to the horses' sides and the train passing in water from a few to eighteen inches deep. This is along Trent River, the highest flood in many years, the result of rain, rain, we have had. At Nottingham I met Brothers John Squires and Arta D. Young, who have been earnestly laboring, often holding outdoor meeting. They converted several and have several more investigating. This afternoon I was shown around Nottingham, the cemetery, the noted Robin Hood's Caves, where he and his bold robbers had their midnight orgies. The evening was spent in religious conversation. The Brethren are full of quotations applicable in support of the Gospel and quite convincing.

Thursday, July 22, 1875

July 22nd. I wrote a letter to Wm. Harrod of Sunderland, spent the afternoon visiting and in the evening attended meeting and spoke.

Wednesday, July 21, 1875

July 21st. I wrote letters to wife, Ellen Wandless, and F. Coombs and visited Sister Oldroid, whose husband, a Non-Mormon, is kind and jocose.

Tuesday, July 20, 1875

July 20th. I wrote letters to Job Welling and Thomas Steed and visited a Brother Addies and family.

Monday, July 19, 1875

July 19th. Raining. Barton and Maughn returned. I took an afternoon walk. In the evening, I had a good visit and conversation on the Gospel with quotations.

Sunday, July 18, 1875

Sunday July 18th. Storming. I attended meeting and spoke. I had a good visit with several remaining after the meeting. In the evening another meeting at which I spoke, encouraging the Saints and preached the Gospel to the strangers. After meeting I visited a dying women, then took a walk through town. The meeting house is about two miles from 65.

Saturday, July 17, 1875

July 17th. I took a bath and at 3:00 P.M. took a train for Sheffield, arriving at 4:20. Here I met Brothers Griffin, Peter Barton, and Wm. Maughn, out on a preaching tour. The address 65, is about two miles from the depot.

Friday, July 16, 1875

July 16th. After further visiting, I took the train at 7:30 P.M. back to Leeds, where we arrived at 12:45. In going to Sunderland and back we have passed through much attractive country, cities, towns, villages, hamlets, farms and parks. I note such such names as Darlington, Arlington, Durham, Hilton, Pallon, Ripon, Harrogate, Horsforth, and Hobback, where we pass over the housetops.

Thursday, July 15, 1875

July 15th. I visited the docks and shipyards and saw many large ships, some of iron of the largest size. I counted seventy vessels at one time coming into port. Sunderland is by the North Sea. At 2:00 P.M. I went again to visit Widow Wandless at Southwick.

Wednesday, July 14, 1875

July 14th. At 10:00 A.M. I took train for Sunderland, Durham County, in the north of England to visit Mr. Wandless, where we arrived at 2:05 P.M. I went to Southwick, one and a half miles, to the Wandless place to find that he died last April 17th, that he had married about two years before his death at 85 years, that his grandson, John Wandless, was at the place, where I stopped over night, after a nice walking visit over the town and park. In the evening I had an interview with Wm. Harrod, Administrator and Minister of the Baptist Apostolic Church. We compared views and notes until near midnight.

Tuesday, July 13, 1875

I walked through town and another park. I went to a museum and fair with Brothers Gallway and Clark and saw collections of all kinds. It is a holiday in Leeds.

Monday, July 12, 1875

July 12th. I had dinner with Sister Coop, after which I went on an excursion to Rhondda Park - seven miles - with good company. The ladies, seven in number, were all good singers and gave good vocal music. Among the attractions were the Hermit's House, fruit and flower gardens, a hot-house, trees and shrubs of various kinds, water falls and lakes. The largest lake - Waterloo - is 100 by 200 rods. We had an hour's row on the lake, with our company of twelve in one boat. It was a good afternoon and evening. Reached 38 about midnight.

Sunday, July 11, 1875

Sunday, July 11th. At 10:00 A.M. I attended Sunday School and at the close addressed the school. After dinner I attended meeting and spoke, encouraging the Saints. Also went to meeting at 6:30 P.M. and spoke on the first principles of the Gospel. Brother Gallway also spoke. He is a good reasoner.

Saturday, July 10, 1875

Saturday, July 10th. Walking about the place, I saw nice houses, lawns and gardens. At 1:00 P.M. I took cars for Leeds with Brother Sagar, who escorted me through the exhibition where I saw many kinds of machines at work and specimens of art, science, natural history, geology, ancient implements of war and industry and heard good band music. We spent three and a half hours with much interest. I took a cab to 38, my address, went to a theatre by invitation and saw "A Perfect Used-Up Man" and "Cool as a Cucumber".

Friday July 9, 1875

July 9. Brother Sagar showed me through the Woolen Factory. They run 400 looms, 90 spinning frames with 140 spindles each = 12,600 spindles. Wool passes through sixteen processes before it is spun and wound on the bobbins and warping spools. It is estimated that Bradford has 300 such mills which would be 120,000 looms and 3,780,000 spindles, weaving mostly women's woolen and mixed goods.

Thursday, July 8, 1875

July 8th. The mayor has been entertaining the Sultan of Zanzibar, Africa. It was amusing to see the grand display; carpet spread from hotel to car; band playing; discharge of signals, etc.

Job Welling started to see his folks and I took the 11 o'clock train for Bradford district, 72 miles. President Joseph F. Smith thought to send me to London to labor with F.M. Lyman, but, having a number of introductions to people in different parts of England, with requests to call, he and I marked out a circuit with dates to different conferences, and he notified the presidents to expect Elder Miller at such a date, be prepared to show him around and put him through. Bradford was first on the list. Two New York men, just off the steamer this A.M. are on the same car. We were spotted by four "three-card monty" men who tried for some time to get us to put up money. Their game was well played, but my distrust made me impregnable

We passed several cities and villages - Manchester being the largest. I arrived at 3:15 P.M. with a letter to Sister Coombs' sister, Sister Sagar, and learned something of her history before I had been in her home fifteen minutes. (Population of Bradford, 155,000). In the evening I was shown around by Brother Sagar, an engineer of a wool factory. We saw a Robert Peel Monument, a monument to Hesler, who is noted for opposing slavery and later, opposing slavery of factory people. He tried ameliorating their conditions. We also saw a statue of Titus Salt; then City Hall, the Exchange, and others of the best buildings.

Wednesday July 7, 1875

July 7th. Last night I had two severe attacks of nightmare. God grant that it may not be repeated while I am on this mission I earnestly ask in the name of Jesus. Visited the museum and was much interested, especially with relics of antiquity, among which were Egyptian mummies said to be over 3,000 years old- casket made of wood covered with a kind of cement, but opened to show the mummies and showing wrought nails and screws.

In the evening we attended another street meeting - Wm. Barton was the speaker. The text, was second chapter of Daniel, "I saw another angel having the everlasting Gospel," etc., the Savior's baptism by John, His talk to Nicodemus, His final charge to His Apostles. Burton was followed by Joseph Parry.

Tuesday July 6, 1875

July 6th. We were shown about Liverpool by Wm. Barton. Last evening we listened to Brother Parry preach to a traveling audience in the street. Two made some disturbance: others interfered in favor of peace, and all ended well. I think outdoor preaching in the street will be a great trial to me. I pray God for sufficient strength for this and every duty that may be placed upon me.

Monday July 5, 1875

July 5th. I am measured for 5.8. (five pounds-eight shillings, about $20.00 at that time) Ministerial Suit. We are shown over the city some and are surprised to see here, a procession in honor of July 4th.

Sunday, July 4, 1875

ARRIVAL IN LIVERPOOL

Sunday July 4th. Independence Day. We are passing the Welsh coast and see some nice villages. We reach Liverpool at 3:00 P.M., leave the vessel at 4:15, after passing excise officers. A large forest of masts is in the dock.

We are made welcome at 42 Islington - L.D.S. headquarters. Joseph F. Smith is in charge. The Millenial Star is published here. At evening meeting 38 are present. President Joseph F. Smith introduced us and we talked in turn - Brothers Welling, Steed and I, followed by Joseph F. giving many scripture quotations supporting the establishing of the Gospel and the coming of Christ. "In the resurrection there is neither marrying nor giving in marriage because this is an earthly ordinance. He that worships with his lips and not with his heart will receive the sad verdict; "Depart". He quoted Job. "There is a spirit in man and the spirit of God giveth it understanding." He said, "That is what we call conscience. The coming of the Son of Man is close at hand and this Gospel must first be preached to every tongue and people". After meeting we were introduced to several, among them, Ernest I. Young, Wm. B. Barton, E. Hanham, J.H. Burrows, J.H. Parry, who are working in the office, doing street preaching and meeting various appointments.

Saturday, July 3, 1875

Saturday, July 3rd. Up early. Breakfast at 8:00 and then, "Land Ho" - Mountains of Ireland. We have been coasting along Ireland since 9:00 A.M. and see nice farms, villages and castles. A shore wind is quite refreshing.

Friday, July 2, 1875

July 2nd. On deck before 4:00 A.M. I had a little breakfast and lost it. Oh how miserable I feel! More talk with Oakley on the Gospel, how missionaries are called and supported, how polygamy is managed, etc. He told of life in New York - how a child, girl of misfortune, is cast out without any effort to redeem her, while her destroyer is welcome in the best society. I explained to him the principles taught and practiced by us are a preventive for this worst of all social and moral evils. I turned in at 10:30 P.M. and rested poorly.

Thursday, July 1, 1875

July 1st, 1875. Rough sea. I had a talk with a Mr. Oakley, a minister, and others. On deck I was conversing until 10:30 P.M.

Wednesday, June 30, 1875

June 30th. Shortest distance from New York to Liverpool is given as 3,023 miles. Our captain, steering farther south to keep clear of fog and ice, will take 100 to 200 miles farther. I had a Gospel conversation with Mr. Russell. Since improving, I have had considerable conversation on various subjects; religious, scientific, philosophic, geographic, and progressive.

Tuesday, June 29, 1875

June 29th. I am very much better in health, but my pale face is calling for sympathy and anxiety. The captain and several others have given encouraging talk, and a lady kindly brought me an orange which did me good. God bless her! I had an interesting conversation with Heifner on science and religion. He believes the progressive theory.

We are six degrees from the Azores. Today, when I complimented the captain on his quiet, orderly crew, he replied, "They know they have to obey orders, or I will be down their throats instantly."

Monday, June 28, 1875

Sunday, June 28th. Stormy, Northwest wind. Seasick and ate no breakfast. Feel weak. I pray God for more strength and His protection and spirit that my health may not be impaired by the seasickness. While thus praying, laying upon the deck, I had a very pleasant dream of home and friends, of an angelic visitation and was blessed of the Lord in answer to my prayer and awoke feeling much better. We are passing vessels daily.

Sunday, June 27, 1875

Anniversary of the Martyrdom, thirty one years ago. Living so close by - three miles - it was so impressive I think it will never be forgotten. There is a cold north wind. I continue seasick. Services in saloon.

Thursday, June 24, 1875

June 24th. No breakfast. A little dinner. Have eaten but little for ten days.

Wednesday, June 23, 1875

June 23rd. A.M. The decks are wet with dew or mist. I am still seasick. I tried a little dinner and lost it, also supper. We quite a school of whales, perhaps twenty five.

June 22th

At 7:00 A.M. we take street cars to Hotel near Castle Gardens. At 10:00 A.M. we call on Gibson, shipping agent for Guzon line, get intermediate passage to Liverpool, England, at $35.00 exchange balance of our money for English money at Liverpool.

At 2:00 P.M. we board the Manhattan and at 3:00 P.M. are under way. We pass Sandy Hook and discharge the pilot boat between 5:00 and 6:00 P.M. in a heavy northwest wind. We have a nice view of ships going and coming in - both sailors and steamers. At 8:00 P.M. I am seasick; no supper! Our berth is in the extreme stern and has the heaviest rocking and pitching of any part of the vessel.

Tuesday June 22, 1875

At Rochester, N.Y. , are large splended buildings, over twenty railroad tracks at the station. Beyond is undulating country, much timber, some rocks. At 7:00 P.M. we pass through Syracuse. Here and in the vicinity are said to be the most noted salt works in America. As we pass on, the country is more undulating as we reach New York City.

Saturday June 19, 1875

Crossing the mighty Mississippi, we are in Illinois, a country growing in beauty and improvement. Arriving in Chicago we take the Central to Detroit, Michigan, where we are to take the Grand Trunk to pass through Canada, but as it does not run on Sunday (the 20th), we spent the time viewing Detroit. We saw the nicest cemetery I ever saw, rode on the ferry several times across the Detroit River and note the difference between free U.S. and stable old Canada. Here Sunday is a holiday - excursions via river and railroad, on the Canada side all is quiet with respect for the Lord's day. We passed north of Lake Erie through Canada - poor country.