New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-18
THE !xoRvoys IN CALIFORNIA
Ere. tt IA. .l.g.s.. stsr, May %.

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Ere. ps Ls Asgsiss Ster, Msy 90 ..,,,
II u rot yet three years since the Normons sepiea
San B,rnardino. Then il was mere range 1r esus
but by orpsnixed industry and weldrecsed labor ~
now become one Of the most important eod nu.su p"
tons of the State And the system which prevails son
them in political matters of voting one waycI
their sentiments az by the voice Of man, wii WIG
their increasing numbers give them great power
ere neither Wings nor Democrats ard their practice
go for their friends. BY their unity IN tins respect me
destined, in close contests, 10 control elections m
On first visit snong them one Is struck with the sun
ness and apparent dullnes Of the place. but TINS arse
om the order of labor which their system imposes upof
every member. There aierS every one mast pro
duce according to his capacity; and all their abors 30 OF
in the most systematic manner. Every one You meet
walks II he were upon business. Some are ditchn,
for the irrigation Of the land cutting timber ir
the mountains; Others hauling it 20 tho plain; some
are cultivang the fields; hooking after stock.
some are building; some trading. Every Is doing
son ething with view Of permanent utility Their prop
city is not held in common bu; The church aud each n
vua benefited by the abors Of all the rest. ~ far as
industry in the development Of the resources o their lands
is concerned there not community in the State that
can compete with them -
The rancho situated a; the mouth of the Cajon PAS
and EN- the travel hence salt Lake passes through the
city, In the Caion there abundance OF water Tor nils
ana FOR ir-catioy and L IS carried the bottom lands
IL every direction aud viii be brought through every street
of the new city. .,
The SD fort with urcainy proportions, VIII soon bc
abandoned The city which is located li:te to the
east of it, surveyed and the lots are now oner' Tor se
average price OF enc hundred dollars ihere arc
already two or three handsome buildings erected aud sew
era more are in progress. Bishop Crosby about erect
ing large hotel which he means snail be an ornament 70
the city q.
Their wheat crop present is in fine condition, and u
the season continues favorable they will be able 20 supply
large proportion OF the houT needed in this et Last
year they lost much Of he wheat from rust out ther
faith sisong that the bht viii not now come near theu
The Mormons 20 70 law, and It IL very evident
that thev do no; wish any outsiders among them
Gov that purpoSe They have aversion icg lawyers AZ
strrcrs NJ e litigation No case has ever yet COME be-
lore ihe state Courts in which the Mormons were parties
q. Oft fist
wIere each partv chooses referee, and their ieclson
final. They have no jail and when they NM CRIMINAL
they put him in chains ana set hn 10 'cng OF s9he
other bubble Improvement II does man no god thsy
say 10 conne him. besides confinement Is an expense 20
the commnity and they cannot afford 10 supper, any man
IN leues dLe term of the District Court held there
On Monday but the Clerk being absent and the Deputy
excusng his attendance the ground oi SICKNESS 'ne
docket was transferred bodily Los Angeles county
The imresson on some OF The parties was thni the Nor
mons did not wish have their territory used for the set
tcmcut of the disputes OF the ungodly lnaSuch ~ me
example they set was nvt wholesome 10 community
whose lives are devoted 20 IN building up "t w" Lotus
kingdom on this earth.
Mornons and five 20 believe them they are the most
happy community in the world No thieves no Ja,s N,
rowtcs no erog-shophey serve the Lord in all their
dav abors The interest cf the church pat aud par
eel a every contract. They hold on with great ensey
TO the tencs of their faith and to the cy 'ans ~ tne
prurhot Joseph and have been really ~ suier lot
W. not than down A. polythests-beleving, however,
governing spir; of the pirue Their beei in state OF
future rev ards and puDishmons, "a explained to u.s.
;h thnt hv strict adherence 20, and faithful perform
ance or all hc requirements revealed to them by the
propery delegated authority, what they term obeyins
couuci they will reach state of exalta'ion III
future world In other words will be made kings and
rulers over principaes and powers their wives ana
children being sealed married to them ia lis world as
also their ohdrens children unto the latest generation,
tins enabing them stand with dignity among the inst
made uerect head and ruler OF great generation
This is heir chief exatation. The neglect o duty and
of the practice of the cardinal virtues in this world pun
she by win. ssng the elevation of old assocates while
thew are compelled o move in subordinate and subser
went capacity They believe that after DEATH they nrc re-
united 10 their wives and families and occupy the same
uoons and engage I'm the pursuits this sphere that
,hev DID while in the flesh.
The, found their practice OF polygamy upon the neces
~ of incr, asng their families and this doctrine Is sirenu
ousy advocated bv intelligent ladies'. But will give
these ladies the benefit OF this remark, however sncero
thew may have been in their advocacy of this doctrine with
rs they allow no divided affection in their houses.
These ladies proclaimed poygamy beautfnl conorm
~ 10 the laws OF God The happiness and unity Of this
peope as related to by the few were able 10 con.
verse with gave pleasant Impressions but we could not
help thinking that could we have ming with the masses
and listened to their tales might have heard things not
so favorable. Poygamy may be good for population but
we do believe increases human affection, nor does
develepe the sweet little couresies which render social
life agreeable Momonism may be good, bu, believe
in mcthiug better.