Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-30

upon the land. Oneitenth of the produce Of
the land, or the accumulation of each in6i-
vidual, as well as one-tenth Of his time, be-
longs 10 the church; and is vigorously exacted.
The houses are mos, one-sory high, though
some of them are neat little cottages. They
have nearly completed spacious Court
House two.siores high, 40 feet square The
first stBry is built of free stone; and the Sec
ond OF sunburnt brick houses built of these
brick, are called "adoben houses after they
! are finished. They are very warm in winter
and cool in summer; and appear well adapted
TO the climate. They are about 10 erect a
temple and other public buildings. Eber
Kimbal's house is large two story stone
building, some so feet by 25 feet, yet it is
rot large enough 10 contain one-half of his
numerous wives. The prosperity of this peo-
pie is truly astonishing. They have fccks
and herds and most of the good things of
earth in abundance. We saw about 5000 Of
the finest. fattest cattle on an island in the
Salt Lake, that we ever put an eye upon.-
In the morning you may see lads driving
hundreds of cows from the bounds of the
and then driven back at night. The regula-
tions Of the valley in regard TO stock are, that
it shall be fenced, while the gardens and
fields are left with slight protection in the
way of a fence. Bingham Young is the Al
pha and Omega of this sect; his word is law
He is emphatlcalIy the thinking organ Of this
whole people, and yet he is an ordinary
minded man, without the "hard horsen sense
of Joe Smith or many of those who surround
HIM. His quiet, good-nalured disposition
in short, his amiabletiess of character has,
and will keep him the leader of the Latter
Day Saints.
This valley is capable of sustaining popu-
lation of 100000 it is from 80 10 so miles
wide and frotn 160 10 $50 miles long: nearly
the whole valley is fit for cultivation if irri-
CATION be resored 10. Hemmed in on all
sides by mountains, upon whose tops lie
perpetual snow, one would suppose that the
climate is much colder than it really is, in
both summer and winter. Prices range high
in the valley coffee 60 cents per ID; sugar
so do-beans so cents per pint, -four so cents
per pound beef 12i cents; butter 37t milk
25 cents per quart, bacon so cents per pound,
REMARKABLE DEATII-BED SCENE.
The following is ain extract from the life of
John Randolph of Roanoke, by Hugh A. Gar
land, which has Just been published
Next morning 1.-THE day on which he died. }
DR.. Parrish received an early and an earnest
invitation to visit him. Several persons were
in the room, but soon left it, except his SER
want, John, who was much affected at the
sight of his dying master. The Doctor re-
marked to him II have seen ychr master ve-
ry low before, and he revived and perhaps
he will again. "John knows better than
that, SIR" He then looked at the Doctor
with great intensity, and said in an earnest
and distinct manner, 81 confirm every DISPOSE
tion in my will, especially that respecting my
slaves, whom | have manumitted, and for
whom have made provision.
~ am rejoced 10 hear snch declaration from
you, sir" replied the Doctor, and soon after
proposed to leave him for short time, 10 at.
tend 10 another patient. "You must not 90, .
was the reply; "you caanot, you shall no
leave me. JOIN take care that the Doctor
does not leave the roomn John soon locked
the door, and reported, "Master, have lock
ed the door, and got The key in my pocket
the Doctor can't go now"
He seemed excited, and said, 'If you do g
you need not return" The Doctor appealed
to him as to the proprieiy of such an order
inasmuch as he was only desirous of discharg
ing his duty TO another patient. His manne
instantly changed, and he said, '1 retrac
that expression.n Some time afterward, wit
all expressive look, he said again, 81 retrac
that expression,
The Doctor now said he understood tn
5 snbject of his communication, and presume
the wilwould explain itself fully. He reptile
in his peculiar way-"No, you don't unde
Q stand it; know you don't. Our laws are e,
G tremely particular on the subject of slaves
: will may manumit them, but provision f
their subsequent support requires that det
T laration be made in the presence of whit
7, witness and it is requisite that the wiines
). after hearing The declaration, should remai
d with the party and never lose sight of hin
e until he is gone or dead. You are a goc
S witness for John. You see the propriety an
n importance of your remaining with me yol
,, patients must make allowance for your stu;
e tion. John told me this morning 'maste
g you are dying !"
/ The Doctor with entire candor replied, thi
d it was rather matter of surprise that he ha
l. lasted so long. He now made his prepar
Is tions to die. he directed John 10 bring hi
J, mis- fathers breast button he then directe
u him to place it in the bosom OF his shirt.
: was an old fashioned, large sized gold stu,
g John placed it in the bulion-hole of the shi