Brigham criticizes the effect of slavery on soil.
Brigham Young Office Journal, December 26, 1860, Brigham Young office files, 1832-1878 (bulk 1844-1877) / Journals, 1832-1877 / President's Office Journals, 1852- 1863 / Journal, 1863 June 18-September 30, 1858 August 8-1862 May 19, Labeled as "D." Kept by George Sims until 1862. Entries for 1863 were made by clerk John T. Caine and then George D. Watt, CR 1234 1, p. 192, Church History Library
G.S.L. City Tuesday Dec. 25, 1860.
Pres Young dedicated his School room, used in the evening they spent some time, in recreation.
G.S.L. Wednesday Dec. 26, 1860.
Mr. Creighton called in and had Some Conversation with him upon the Government and remarked [that] the South had not learned to govern by whipping & riding niggirs. Slavery is the ruin of the South observed the President. The South has a beautiful climate and rich soil, but slavery ruins any soil. To these remarks Mr. Creighton acquiesced.
The Conversation changed and the character of Horace Greely was discussed, he is improving