"Matters are getting worse here. You will see by the 'Vedette,' that the merchants have addressed a card to Brigham Young, in reference to his action in not permitting the people to trade with gentile merchants. Several gentiles established themselves in business in the outer settlements. Some of them have been ordered to close their stores, and are doing so, and are glad to get away with their lives. "Of the hundreds who came here to spend the winter, all or nearly all have left, and many of the old gentile inhabitants are leaving, or preparing to do so in the spring, if nothing is done for us by Congress or the Administration." The Rev. Mr. McLeod who, previous to the murder of Robinson, had made a visit to the States, was cautioned by his friends, by telegraph, not to return, as his life was in danger.[297:A] Many fled the Territory. But a small number remained. And from that Spartan band the cry now comes up for aid and protection. Will that cry be heeded by the government of their country? Or will that same masterly inactivity which has hitherto characterized the course of the Federal Government on this subject, still prevail? This is a question which now demands the serious attention of Congress and of the country. If the Mormons are to remain in the country, it would seem to be time that some system were adopted to enforce the execution of the laws among them. I am aware that the subject is one of some difficulty, but one would suppose that among all those who have been grappling with the great questions of Southern reconstruction, enough statesmanship might be found to devise some efficient mode of protecting life and property in Utah. Let us at least hope the attempt will be made. THE END. FOOTNOTES: [297:A] Rev. William Roberts, also one of the ablest ministers on the Pacific coast, was deputed, at the last annual Methodist Conference of Oregon, to act as a missionary at Salt Lake. He proceeded to execute the mission, but after a short stay, returned to his former charge in Idaho, there to remain till such time as American citizens in Utah should be protected in their lives and property. TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES: The following corrections have been make to the text: Page ix: Description of the Harem.[original has a comma] Page ix: THE ENDOWMENT.[original has a comma] Page 5: Here new difficulties arose.[period missing in original] Page 12: following boundaries, to wit:"[quotation mark missing in original] Page 20: Brochus and Zerubbabel Snow, Associate Justices;[semi-colon missing in original] Page 21: spirits of the audience, he[original has "be"] turned to the Judge Page 29: It is not our purpose to detract from the merits of any one.[period missing in original] Page 57: taking with them their household goods[original has "gods"], and provisions