| 433 We are not, however, of the opinion that the part with which the Editor of the Signal generally acts, hold the same opinions: We believe there are many who will discard the sentiments he has advanced-gentlemen of high and lofty bearing, happy in the enjoyment of liberty and peace, and who would scorn to avow such low, mean and condescending sentiments.
In conclusion we would say, we shall wrap ourselves in the wide spread mantle of the Constitution, and under its ample folds we intend to abide,
"And bid men rage,
Nor fear their foolish noise."
On Marriage
Ques. What is the doctrine of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, respecting the saints marrying out of the church?
Ans. They, who marry out of the church, are considered weak in the faith.
Ques. What do the scriptures teach respecting the saints marrying with unbelievers?
Ans. The apostle Paul in his 2d epistle to the Corinthians 6:14, 15, 16, says, "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God had said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Ques. How are those persons looked upon, who act contrary to the advice of the apostle?
Ans. They must be considered as desirous to please themselves rather than God, entering into temptation voluntarily, which, in the end, will lead to the most lamentable consequences.
Ques. When does the conduct of the Saints best please the Lord?
Ans. When they walk in accordance with his commands, and live by every word that proceedeth out of his mouth.
"Not every one that saith Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."
Weekly Newspaper.
"The News" Revived.-Some time ago the publisher of this Journal issued proposals for publishing a weekly newspaper in this City; but from the pressure of the times, and other unfavorable circumstances, it was postponed. However, as the prospect of better times is already brightening, and a considerable accession of strangers are settling in this neighborhood, it is the intention to publish a weekly newspaper at an early date, and will issue a Prospectus, in the next number of this Journal.
Miss Eliza R. Snow has again favoured [favored] us with one of her poetic effusions; it will be hailed as a rich treat by all lovers of the muse.
All persons sending communications to me by letter, are requested to pay postage on the same, otherwise, they will not be taken out of the Post Office-this in consequence of the numerous letters I receive from friends and foes
Joseph Smith.
Communications.
Liberation of L. M. Davis-honorable conduct of his Attornies [Attorneys].
Dear Brethren-
This is a bright and pleasant afternoon; the sun shines clearly and warmly, upon this southern land. The fruit trees are already in full bloom, and the forest trees are beginning to put forth their leaves. The wheat fields are covered with a beautiful green, and we may already walk upon a rich carpet of soft green grass. Oats were sown in Feb. and the Planters are now busily engaged in preparing their grounds for the corn and cotton crops.
I have just left the noise and bustle, the tumult and confusion, the perplexity and anxiety attendant upon a Court of Justice, and retired to this country place, and sat me down to write you a few lines in order that you, and the rest of my brethren may know, that I have lately been mercifully delivered, by the God of the Saints, from the hands of wicked and unreasonable men. I sent you a letter last Oct. which I suppose you never received: it was written soon after Oct. Court, at which time my persecutors got their suit put off and indicted me again, on account of the letter that you published in the Times and Seasons, which states that "false acccusaition [accusation]" was made against me. I gave security, in both cases, to the amount of $2,300; but
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