| 331 At the time of writing his proposition had not been accepted.
January 29 and 30, a discussion was held at Lehi, Utah, between the Utah people and the Reorganization, Messrs. Thurman and Evans representing the former, and Elders Blair and Anthony the latter. Elder Blair, after giving a synopsis of the debate, adds: "The fruits of the discussion for good are already seen, and we look for further good results."
February 12, 1881, Elder David Brown wrote from Tiona, Tahiti, as follows:
Since I last wrote to you, sir, our Bro. William Nelson has gone among the Tuamoutu group of islands, otherwise in the Tahiti charts called Dangerous Archipelago on account of the fearful coral reefs that surround them, to preach to the natives; the most of them are already Mormons of old standing. I am happy to state that everything around Tahiti and Morea is very quiet, and progressing nicely. I have baptized several since last I wrote to you, sir, but also I've lost a few by death. By first opportunity I shall send The Saints' Herald to William Nelson, but I am doubtful whether he will accept his mission.-The Saints' Herald, vol. 28, p. 152.
About this time one Lars Peterson, of Independence, Missouri, signing himself, "The Mission of Baurak Ale," came out in several pamphlets in advocacy of celibacy, and strongly condemning the institution of marriage. He continued his work for several years, but his efforts were of so little importance that we do not follow him in detail.
On March 2 Elder J. F. Burton wrote from Los Angeles, California, giving account of some persecution, and adding the following account of a remarkable case of healing:
One thing that made the people angry was this, a Presbyterian on the Conejo, H. W. Mills, had not spoken for over four years only in a whisper; he heard us each time we preached there, read our tracts, investigated, believed, and the last time I was there in the last meeting asked for the administration. I told him after some questioning, I would meet him at his or some one else's house after meeting; so he came with me-we conversed and I instructed until near midnight; he, Mr. and Mrs. Danforth, Mrs. Gries and daughter, not members, and Emma and I being present; we then administered to him, and the next morning he had his voice a little. This was Monday; Tuesday it was stronger, and Wednesday quite strong. He then wrote an open letter for all the people of
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