| 1065 On the top of each spire is placed a huge bar of iron, surmounting which is an iron net work ten feet in diameter, in the shape of a spread umbrella. On the bottom edge of this are suspended bells of every size and tone. A piece of bright copper is attached to every clapper, so arranged that when the wind is strong, every bell is set to ringing.
On the top of this temple is a second one, one hundred and fifty feet square, and fifty feet high; and on each corner rises a beautiful tower with its compliment of bells. On the top of this second, stands a third temple, one hundred and twenty feet square, and thirty feet square, and thirty feet high, each corner having its tower and bells; and surmounting this third, is a fourth and last temple, seventy-five feet square and ten feet high, each corner also having its spire and bells. From the top of this fourth temple ascends a magnificent spire, with an immense iron net-work at its summit-having numerous bells suspended from its edge. On walking along by the temple, when the wind is strong, and all these bells' comprising an endless variety of tones, are ringing, a wonderful sensation is produced, as though music was descending around from the clouds.
The whole interior of the temple is stuccoed, and has the appearance of polished marble. In the center is an immense throne, on which the King of Arva sits-on the throne is a gigantic image. Mr. Kincaid had the curiosity to climb up for the purpose of measuring some portions of it, and from the end of the thumb to the second joint, was a distance of eighteen inches. It was placed there at a cost of 140,000 rupees, or $60,000. Besides this, in the niches in the wall, are placed 500 other images, each one larger than life, each one upon a throne, with inscriptions on the wall directly above them. On the walls are other images in tiers, higher and higher, until they reach the lofty ceiling. Look about you which way you will, in this immense building, and it seems as though the Gods are looking down upon you, wherever you turn your eyes. Look up this 274 feet of solid mason work, dedicated to idolatry, and to the thousands upon thousands of worshippers, who pour in their offerings of gold like water, and fancy, if you can, the expense of this idolatrous worship.
The temple with all its images- the 2,000 bells- the sculpture which adorns the building within and without- the brick and stone work, and the lofty towers, cost more money than all the churches in New York.
It was begun and finished within two years. Thousands were making brick, and more laying them, and thousand upon thousands engaged in the various departments. We can hardly calculate the cost of the building. Thousands of poor men gave two months labor to the work, others four and few less.
PRAYER.
Prayer is the only sure weapon of a saint on earth, and we think a sure pass port to heaven. The great Seer of the last days gave the Lord's word upon it as follows:-"All victory and glory is brought to pass unto you through your diligence, faithfulness, and prayers of faith." Emphatically then, as the soldier prayed, when going into battle:-O Lord, if I forget thee, do thou not forget me!
NOTICE.
We will hereby notify the public abroad, that Joseph Younger, has been cut off from the Seventies for apostacy [apostasy], at a meeting held on the 13th of Dec. 1845.
Also, that Daniel Cory, was suspended for disobeying council, until he makes satisfaction.
By order of the Fourteenth Quorum of Seventies.
ARZA ADAMS, President,
Lorin Walker Clerk.
December 17th 1845.
LETTER FROM ELDER WOODRUFF
Liverpool, Stanley Buildings,
Bath St. Oct. 9th 1845.
DEAR BROTHER PHELPS:-
I received your kind letter by the hand of A. Fielding, which I was glad to get, for it is always cheering to hear from old friends. I rejoice much at the glorious news I hear concerning Zion, by all the letters and papers I get from the goodly land of Joseph. I, at times feel it a great sacrifice to be deprived of the society of my friends in that place, and the choice blessings enjoyed in the city of Joseph, but a second thought teaches me that it is the better way to obey even with this sacrifice, for, I know that it is necessary for some one of the Quorum to be in this land at the present time; and as the Lord and my brethren have sent me here I will be content and do the best I can. I know the Lord is with me and blesses me abundantly; if he did not I could not pass through the labours [labors] and responsibilities that are now resting upon me. The work of the Lord is prospering well through this country, considering the few experienced Elders we have in this part of the vineyard. The conferences universally are mostly adding to their numbers. I have occasionally to visit some of them to visit some difficulty that springs up, but the business of the church
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