_Some Inner Mysteries Are Expounded_ The hosts of Israel had been forced to tarry for the winter on the banks of the Missouri.

A few were on the east side at Council Bluffs on the land of the Pottawattamie Indians.

Across the river on the land of the Omahas the greater part of the force had settled at what was known as Winter Quarters.

Here in huts of logs, turf, and other primitive materials, their town had been laid out with streets and byways, a large council-house, a mill, a stockade, and blockhouses.

The Indians had received them with great friendliness, feeling with them a common cause of grievance, since the heavy hand of the Gentile had pushed them also to this bleak frontier.
To this settlement early in November came the last train from Nauvoo, its members wearied and wasted by the long march, but staunch in their faith and with hope undimmed.