We have the ancient order To us by prophets given; And here we have the pattern As things exist in Heaven. We'd fain from human suffering Each barbéd arrow draw, But yet self-preservation Is God's and Nature's law. The Scriptures are fulfilling, The spoiler's being spoiled; All Satan's foul devices 'Gainst Zion will be foiled. _Great Salt Late City_, Oct. 13, 1857." This is given not as a fair specimen of her poetry, for she has written much better, but to illustrate how completely she was devoted to the interests of her people at that exciting period of their history. _Zina D. Huntington Jacobs_ is of large form, well proportioned, high forehead, with light hair and eyes. She is of a melancholy temperament, as is plainly indicated by the expression of her countenance. She has three children, and has charge of the children of Clara Chase. Zina has some literary ability, and sometimes writes poetry. She has a special office in the family, which is to act as governess for all the young ladies, accompanying them in their attendance to singing-schools and other public places. Zina came to Utah with her husband, Dr. Jacobs. Young became attached to her, sent the Doctor on a mission, and in his absence appropriated to himself the wife and children. Dr. Jacobs is still in California, and is an "apostate." Zina stands in great awe of Brigham, who treats her with marked coldness and neglect. _Amelia Partridge_ is rather tall, with a fine form, black hair, dark eyes, dark complexion, sweet expression of countenance, and very mild and amiable in disposition. She and her sister Eliza had been servants in the family of Joseph Smith, in Nauvoo. Amelia has four children, to whom she is devotedly attached. She is a kind and gentle mother, patient and forgiving,--one of the excellent ones of earth. She takes but little interest in family matters, outside of the circle of her own children. _Mrs. Augusta Cobb_ is a native of Massachusetts, and formerly resided in Boston. She is a large, fine-looking person,--dark hair, gray eyes, and clear complexion. She is very stylish in appearance, and of dignified demeanor. She was converted to Mormonism at Boston, fifteen years ago, left her husband and a very interesting family of children, and with one little girl, Charlotte, came to Utah, and took up her residence at the Harem, as a plural wife of Brigham Young.