New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-23
THE MORMON IMuIGRATION.

The Valley of the Salt Lake is being rapidly peo-
pied with Mormon immigrants from all quarters Of the
habitabe globe, and the work of propagating the
principles of this singular sect is Systematically
carried on by elders and missionaries in almost every
civilized and a. well scmi-savage country. These
men labor with zeal untiring devotion that knows
10 limits, suffering hunger and thirst privaton, in
cult and contempt for the advancement of the faith
they preach and profess The great object sought to
be attained by the Monnons is the establishment of
mighty theocracy, in the valley Of the Salt Lake,
where they may enjoy, without fears Of mo-
lestatiop the free exercise Of their religious and
social opinions. To this end the most strenuous
efforts have been made to promote immigration
TO Utah. Not only from the United States
and Europe, but even from remote Asia and Africa.
In every seaport of any consequence in this country
and in Europe, Emigration Agents located TO give
information to the inquring, and to aid those who de-
sire to 90 to Utah, and arrange for their safe and
speedy transportation to that distant country. All
along the line Of travel too other agents in wait
ing with the necessary supplies for The journey, and
under the auspices of Mormonsm the great land voy-
age across the plains is now almost safe as jour
ney from Now-York to Albany.
The faithful Of the fold of Latter Day Saints whose
poverty prevent their undertaking the journey, are
forwarded at the expense of the Perpetual Emigration
Fund" Wealthy men among the sect support this
fund bv their contributions and those who sent out
at It's expense mortgage certain portion of the pro-
ceeds of their labor after arriving in the happy valley
TO repay the cost-thus the fund is made perpetual.
The season for emigating is between November and
April; this season the Liverpool agency have sent off
over 5000 immigrants of whom above LOO were
A. .ct faro i'm
migrants have usually entered this country through
the Southern ports, avoiding NewYork altogether;
but it would seem that the aversion is wearing off,
Yesterday the packot-ship :. Curling brought to New
York SO of these immigrants, and the ship Will
lam Stetson is on the way hher with
293 more. We believe there are still other
vessels now due here laden with Mormons
From visit to the 5. Curling enabled to lay
some interesting facts before the readers Of The
TRIBUNE respecting the order and management of the
voyage. large majority Of the passengers are of the
poorer classes of British peasantry Ireland contrib
uting but a small proportion, who sent out to Utah
at the expense Of the Emigration Fund They are
mainly in families only few single men and women
were on board. The married people were of all ages
from tender Is to hale So and appeared TO enjoy good
health and spirits. The vessel was the ceaneSt emil
grant ship we have everseen; Notwithstanding the large
number Of her passengers order, cleanliness and COM
fort prevailed ell hands, the between decks were as
sweet and well ventilated the cabin, and the orop-
deck was as white as scrubbing brush and holy
stone could make il. II would be well II the
packet-ships that ply between this port and
Liverpool were TO initiate the system of management
that prevailed on board this ship. The passengers
were under the presidency Of Elder Israel Barton and
two Councillors, Elders Perry and Robinson. The
company was divided into seven wards each superr-
tended by a President and two Councillors, who to-
qethcr attended 20 the affairs of the ward, such as
cooking. drawing water, morning ndevening worship,
locking after the sick setting the watch and in short
directing the affairs temporal and spiritual OF the
people committed 10 their care These sub-Presidents
and Councillors received their orders from the exec-
tive head Of the expedition, President Barton and his
Counselors The routine of daily duty was somewhat
rs follows: At \. VI. the men told on IN rotation as
stewards the night previous commenced cleaning the
wards. at O'Clock morning worship, at 5! cooking
commenced the stewards Of each ward beng allowed
the use of the galley for half hour and priority oil use
being assigned to the wards IN rotation every Day
At another stated tine water was served oui' Dih
ner cook ing commenced at IL, and tea al D AZ
O'Clock evening worship was celebrated, ana tnen
the lights were put out and the night watch SET Inc
duty of the latter was to guard against visits from tue
sailors or indscretons Of any kind among the oreth
rem. All of these duties were discharged with mil
,arv nrecsion at the summons of the buge; Tor IN
stance. the call to prayers was " Rosa May and
the night watch was set to the tune Of The Soldier
"Tear~ As far as we could learn, comfort, ceanli-
ness good humor, and good health prevailed through
ont The voyage. The Saints viii set out for Utah by
vsv NJ st. Louis as soou as possible. Wagons, teams,