The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-30

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lock mp their gold boast how much they have msae,
doing no good themselves, and hindering everybody /
else from doing good over whom they have an innu-
encs; God. deny the Holy Ghost and when
spring opens run to the mints again. as some have
done. Let such men remember that they are not
wanted in midst; for unless they speedily repent
the wrath OF offended Creator Will suddenly over
take them, and no power can stay IT, Let such leaVe
our burial grounds polluted with such hypocrites but
we have il in hearts to bless all men who VIII do
right whatever their occupations ana our arms arc
ever open to embrace such and we pray for all men
who are Ignorant or out OF the right way. that
heavenly Father will give them his spirit, that they
may learn and do right
About sixty families, under the presidency Of Patr-
arch Isaac Morley have commenced settlement at
San Pete l34 miles south OF the city of the Great
Salt Lake They suffered great deal from the SHOWS
and hostile Indians. There is plenty OF fire wood
easy Of access; Of the best of pine, btumnous
coal salt and plaster OF Paris at this settlement
its immo date vicinity.
The address does not give the present population of
the city, the number belonging to the church,
or the condition prospects of the church lis
sadly deficient in information concerning these impor
tant matters. 1t concludes as follows
Several elders have been appointed missions to
England Scotland the Society Islands, the States
and Western California will be by the minutes
OF the general conference OF the 9th OF April to which
refer for PARTICULARS concerning any business then
transacted.
We are happy in saying to all, that brighter day
the university recently established by the State OF
Deseret bids fair to accomplish the object Tor which
instituted that 1t is under the supervision or
faithful and intelligent men, who win consider no
labor too great to carry out the wishes and greatest
possible good Of those for whose benefit the Institution
founded ana earnestly solicit the opera
ton of all the saints and particularly the elders in all
nations TO gather. as they may have the opportunity,
books in all languages and on every science, appa-
and specimens of art or nature and every
thing that may tend to beautify and make useful and
forward or bring the same the regents of uni
seek intelligence at their hands.
Brethren, farewell May the blessings Of heaven
and earth be multiplied unto YOU and your hearts be
to receive and improve upon the same in right
eousness and the time hasten that we may meet you
In this land of peace is the constant prayer Of your
brt thren in the gospel of Jesus Christ Amen.
The circular of the Chancellor of the University Of
the State of Deseret is also curious document. 1t
is addressed to patrons of learning throughout the
world, and contains strong appeal for aid
Let Christians, sceptics, Pagans, Jews, Mahometans
remember this institution with favor for some of their
brethren will be benefciaIes among us. little sur
plus, invested here will bring you an hundred fold
and show favor to the Lord. Giving sometimes en-
riches the giyer.
Kings princes and potentates look at this circular;
at this institution and this locality and hiding place and
then look at the little cloud that is gathering over your
thrones, and consider.
Even you may yet want safe home and hiding
place the storm of anarchy Your and daugh
tiers may here want culture freedom and retirement
Like solomon you may yet want the opportunity which
to natures cd. The salubrity and retirement OF this
locality, the expansive generosity and unity Of this
people which is portion of your former loyal sub
jeets; all invite you most assuredly to send your
names before your approaching flight accompanied
with gifts incense, and precious treasures to this
born infant of the mountains
As the patriarch Joseph was sent a pioneer into
Egypt in order to his fathers heuse in day OF
famine and calamity so this great ingathering from
all nations TO this Basin OF the Rocky Mountains,
designed to prepare retreat and resting place for rulers
and subjects out every nation Religion politics lite
nature. dscrepant prejudces private andpubc rights
meet on this ofest platform of ratures heights and
enjoy the highest order Of freedom of individuality,
and of that have so long been sought after
by the great and good OF all The rim OF this won
derul Basin descend from the snowy heights Of the
clouds almost to the level of tropical heat In time Of
summer. The composition OF the soil surpasses In
strength that OF the vale the Nile The elements need
only 10 be modified and compoundedby the hand ofart
order TO become productive the Of
the most creduous. We rich men Of every nation and
cbicfains Of untutored tribes, send this institution
portion your treasures before revolutionary whrl
winds shall sweep II frem you and the poor viii pay
you iourfod in the resurrection OF the rich bache-
Tors and maidens adopt 1t your offspring and the
gratitude Of Thousands now groyelling in Ignorance,
will be sweet and everlasting memorial Of your hon
Willard Richards Secretary Of State OF Deseret has
addressed the officers and regents Of the University
We take few extracts from il, which interesting:
where, then. shall the honest mans confidence
centre In this the nnsteenth century the bossted age
Of light and liberty Where shall wisdem be found,
and intelligence unyei itself while there Is not learn
ing honesty enough in all Christendom TO translate
the Holy Bible correctly; no agreeing; all boastng
their great learning and mourning over the gno
rance Of their fathers and at the time cannot
tell the meaning Of their fathers words! IL they
could they could translate correctly and alike. over
all ChrsteuGom. o shame where Is thy blush. when
n ooktst on such learned ignorance and listens to
their pompous, empty boastiDgs!
What are the dead languages good for They are
good to fssst the mother of harlots; and being
served up a FINAL supper 10 her and her degenerate
Offspring and they will depart from the banquet
table q their dead careasses to long night OF silence
what Is the Of learning IL IL used BY the lew
TO tnslsve the many. What should be the use OF /
learning? IL should be used as mighty engine 70 do
good 20 eNalt all men TO greater glory ana all the
learned Of Christenaom had known this. and |
pract-ed upon il for the last two centuries doing
thy would he done unto, instead Of msery endowed
little or nc good, general diffusion Of knowledge
would have trAnspired among the people; and the
scriptures Of eternal truth would have been translated
and rsd In every living language under the whole
heavens
Open then the food gates Of intelligence TO all who
may shelter from the blasts OF political warfare
party strife and national perple1ites In our peaceful
vale appropriate the early funds OF the Institution
GU represent 20 qualifying teachers for all common
schools and mics: and begin to collect such ap-
Iaratus books SC shall be necessary for the rapid
improvement Of children, and youth. purge the Eng
lh language Of all supernuous letters. figures and
ordinations stem the tide Of popular ignorance de-
lusion tpd falls, hood print books that child may
read and when read may be understood translate all
useful Information to be found In dead languages TO
living speech; gather around yeu teachers in every
language under heaven. that students may 90 from
hence 20 all people and feel at home; and fast
your will permit erect plain, neat and subsan
tia buildings and let all your expenditures be upon
the principle until every individual Of the State
has good education and teachers free TO instruct
more snd eod and svsr sre 80 plenty In your golfers
you know not What 90 do with g. then adorn your build
Ing with diamonds and precious stones, and make
Jour apparatus Of ivory and gold.