Well," said Young, "we believe Joseph to be a prophet. I have known him near eight years, and have always found him the same." "Yes," said Joseph; "and I know that this is lawful and right before God, and if there is any sin in it, I will answer for it before God. And I have the keys of the kingdom, and whatever I bind on earth, is bound in heaven; and whatever I loose on earth, is loosed in heaven. And if you will accept of Brigham, you shall be blessed-God shall bless you, and my blessing shall rest upon you; and if you will be led by him you will do well-for I know he will take care of you-and if he don't do his duty to you, come to me and I will make him. And if you do not like it in a month or two, come to me, and I will make you free again; and if he turns you off, I will take you on." In relation to the Mormon creed we have nothing to say. We leave that to the consciences of its votaries. 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