Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-01-05
INTERESTING FROM SALT LAKE CITY.

INTERESTING FROM SALT LAKE CITY.
There is so much bon bowme in s. w. BIS,
letter that we cannot resist the desire to copy it.
1t is from the Milwaukee Daily Neos:
Salt Lake City, July 26, 1862.
Dear Motler-l arrived here the day before
grand jubilee of the Mormons. They were cele-
brating the anniversary of the arrival of the Pho
neers who first planted their Colony, and be-
lieve, first discovered the valley. The process
sion was magnificent. will give it to you as
saw it. Marshal of the day presiding, followed
by flags, band, and large painting, exhibiting
the pioneers of l848, crossing the upper ferry
of Platte River. Pioneers then folowed-Pen
and Scribe (every sermon is taken down, in
short hand, and inscribed in the Big Book) men
with the different implements and tools, Of al
most every art and profession in the world; for
ty old men and flag; forty old women, repre-
senting Mothers in Israel, their flag being insert
bed with Our children are our Hope" twenty
four young men with their banner-motto, Sun
ion and Liberty" twenty-four young ladies
Daughters of Zion) dish pretty girls; twen-
ty-four boys; twenty-four girls, band, soldiers,
and eighteen bishops, bringing up the rear. l
am quite confident there were seven thousand
persons present; and taken altogether it was
sight we'll worth seeing, out amidst these hills.
In the evening, balls and parties prevailed all
over the city.
Yesterday, Orson Pratt, one of their Apostles,
gave us quite sensible sermon. Brigham
Young is the Prophet, Seer, Revelator, and
head of the Church. He is assisted by two
Counsellors, twelve Apostles, and eighteen Bish-
ops. The Prophet, (and under Wing ruleD the
Governor, was present with some of his wives,
who come and went in large, elegant and open
carriage.
He has living with him in the city, in one
house, sixteen wives and thirty children. Each
wife, with her progeny, lives in her separate fur
nished apartment and spins, sews, &C., &C., All
this is true, went over the premises with view
to entertain you for an hour, and believe saw
pretty much everything
The person board with has six wives. Dr.
Richards, Counsellor, has six, and all of them
good looking, healthy women. Thus, you see
polygamy is openly allowed and supported by
: these Mormons. A man, having right to as
many wives as he can find and support, takes
fancy, goes to a Justice and swears he is able to
support her, and the marriage comes off with due
ceremony and so i. goes on, as he grows rich
er, without limit
A Mormon moving into the Valley gives one
tenth Of his property to the Church, and one
tenth of his productive industry, yearly whatev-
er it may be.
The City contains population Of six thou
sand souls, and in the whole Valley, there are
probably fifteen thousand, which will be largely
increased this season.
There are warm and hot springs here, the last
at boiling heat. Salt is manufactured from the
Lake water, which Yields one bowl Of salt from
three Of water. There are also mines Of Coal
and Iron, lumber is scarce, $50 per M. The city
is watered by more than one hundred streams
brought from the neighboring mountains, of the
purest water.
This country is certainly as beautiful and fer
tile as any ever saw. They raise all we do in
Wisconsin, and in far greater proportion. Veg
etabes are peculiarly excellent and after the hard
bread and bacon Of the plains, taste very well,
assure you.
The Mormons find quite kind and obliging
Brigham Young is fine looking man, resemb-
ling little, Judge H. His wives are mostly
pretty, and the little legitimates, whom the peo-
pie call young prophets, are all good looking and
well dressed.
Every body is fond of dancing, and since
have been here, balls have occurred every night
To tell you the truth, Mother, these Mormons
do grow some pretty girls.
He HOuSeS are UuuL VI ouu-uFlcu DIlCh
temple is in process of erection,whch proms-
es to be magnificent.
will not attempt description of the scene
ry of the Rocky Mountains. Pray read again
what Lewis G. Clark, Irving, and Fremont say.
It is all true. And sometimes, my dear Mother,
at night, in my camp, looking up to the bright
face of God in Heaven" with such a wilderness
around as this region alone produces, ponder
on the thought" Shall ever see you all a.
gain?"
There was much snow in the South Pass. D.
and myself snow-balled on the 4th of July
What do you think of that! The Tar and Oil
spring is curious. 1t is used to grease wagons,
boots, and heal sores on cattle.
am yet $50 miles from the Land Of Gold,
and the hardest yet to come but | have health
and courage, and you may be sure shall sue
coed. Your Son,
FRANcE.-Generals Paraguay D'I1illiers, and
D'Hautpool, are expected to be made Marshals
The Emperor has set at liberty great num-
Der of political prisoners, and an article has been