The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-14

is thought advisable PRINT the following brief
densatons and file the papers IN the Hs'orians office
The manuscripts referred TO from springville aRd
PaysoD in Utah county from Parowan in Iron county,
and from Harmony in Washington county, al which places
the day was yousy and tremendously celebrated with
firing Of cannon, music, professions, toasts songs ad
dresses speeches, oratons, feasting, and dancing
COMMITTEES of arrangements at springvie-whiiau
Miller, Uriah Curtis, NJ n Crandall c. van'cuven, Jc-
seph Kelly, Sapdford MarshS OF the day, Joseph lei
ly Esq. Assistant c. sandford. Clerk ?. NJ. Westwood.
Speech in behalf Of the Pioneers by the Mayor, W.
Miller.
speech in behalf of the Mormon Battalion by Major NJ
speech in behalf Of the Universal ce nac Society by
President A. Johnson.
Speech in behalf Of the spripgve Dramatic Associs
Hiehorehead and Tabba Indiens) also addressed the
red present. explaining the design Of the assembiae
school house. In the evening" the Springvile Dramatic
Association performed " Born Good Luckn and The
Two Bonny castles" tickets free.
B. Fairbanks J. Curtis. p webo.
Marshal of the day, Charles b. Hancock.
Grafton by the Hon b. +. johnson, orator Of the day
Address, in behalf Of the pioneers, by B. r. Stewart,
Address in behalf Of the Mormon Battalion, by T. q.
Elder L. w. Hancock, drum major, gave specimen
interesting incidents connected with the hard and eff
cient service Of that ever memorable body OF men.
The red not neglected in the fsasting abou
thirty of them seated at table bountully spread
and after paraking to their fullest satisfaction, were
furnished with ample supply Of daines for the sick
Committee al Parowan-James Lewis, Wm II. Dame,
Marshai Of the day. 2. B. Decker; aids W. v. Stewart
Orators Of the day Elders J. Il. Martineau and J. N
Smith and President }. G. l.. smith
officers Of the day at Harmony John D. Lee, Presi-
dent Elisha Groves, Chaplain.
7. ID. Brown, orator.
Committee - M. Benson, H.. Barney, X. Robinson,
r. Richey MaIsh
In dition he GRAFTON there addresses in be-
halt Of the young men BY A. g. Thornton aud in behalf
adie nv Lee and
the President and others.
The natives gleefuEy participated in the celebration
How win the lower world reconcile so much festivy
and heartfelt enjoyment With their allegations Of
rupon2 They do it, for the wicked do not know
true happiness neither is it within their reach.
The elect do not to DO altogether exempt from
the that f 70 the lot Of u.s. outsiders n rs
Cuen failure OF the mail IN that remote locality 30
Uncle Sam remembers that misery loves company,
and 10 treat all his children alike whatever thei
opinions the "free love- movement, After de
failing OF The failures, the Ne'cs remarks on the
mail nuisance
For tame suierance Of gross imposition at
expense believe the Americans beat the serfs of Rus
sia the oppressed of cline at least so far az mai
facilities concerned; for who else would could g.
tapey submit TO constantly pay over their money 10
party who receive it and then do just as they please
about fulfilling the obligations incurred by its receipt
certainly lgh time that the government safely and
promptly transmit mail matter leave the field open to
source of great loss and bitter disappointment
Our Deseret co,emporary publishes brief item of n
formation for CORES. ondeDts and contrioutors;-
In writing for the Neus no one need hesitate because
he is not thoroughly familiar with panctuation gram
mar, &c.
Also the following song to cheer mp the Saints
route
Farewell my native land farewell,
Thou hast no charms for me
70 with lions sons to dwell,
Amongst Nc BILE men and free.
Adieu to priestcraft, pomp and pride.
Oppression and distress;
Igo the laws OF God vahide,
With those The Lord will bless.
The Happy Valley is comparatively quiet. Nothing has
late 10 disturb the eqnanmity o. that nms
culate patriarch, President Brigham Young, ana his
sanity compeers to any unusual degree The history
Of 1.-THE late Joseph Smith, the father Of the faith, (wno
has not beer seen bodily, since ne appeared to the
brethren, white horse fosr days after hi. decease)
number OF the Neas. Josephs history isa remarkable
one-especially for Its lei 9Th. II ecipses Abbots Ma
poeon, altogether and swedenborgs hundred and nine
volumes not circumstance TO ii. Like the dance,
which Ir. Faust introduced by his Satanic Maize
ty u likely to end and ing to present
Indications the reader Of hundred years hence If the
Dese Ne,rs is still in existence, viii find the biography
Of tina, iustrious member OF the Smith family still
ming through ito columns and not hall completed
several mis-. ries who have been promugang tho
rally are on their way to Utah. Weary toe puste
the wict ed world, they returning 10 enjoy .or
Gen. the spiritual comforts OF the Happy valley
"REMINISCENCES
IFrcm the Deseret New
How sweet It's IN spring time for beauty 10 entwine,
garland or wreath from the lovers Of the soil
OF the violet and crocus with others which woke us
IN the days of cur Childhood to labour Il toll
We loved their bright forms, surrounded by storms
They peeped tarough the snow rs il melted way
A. teey prophe'ied true that the wind asi blew,
Was herald announcing Tie coming o. Nay.
Soon Apri,s Showers, (he hedge and bowers
Prepared with q roos Of the lovehest green
Then the sweet honey bee with the bird each tree
Brought the music, 70 welcome the bright summer
Queen,
see See she advances and from their deep frances
The foweTerG sgaren Of many hue
To array mother Earth, in carpet Of m!rth,
As they laugh n the sun shine, or gisen with dew,
Oh now should lie heart beat and each coming day gree
Our Father above with the accents OF prayer
That tie blessings around Us, With which he hath
May 10, be our highest ambition or care
Now all nature rsjoices AMI ten thousand voices
As Summer rolls by ID impressed OF he car
And the fruits OF rich a'ore a. each oougn bends u
On the dial q Time marks the iap.e OF the year,
Each zephyr pow brings and in its lngs
Rich peIfume'oer mountain, Der upland and dei
From the fields cf new hay and the bean flower. gay
Or the brar and woodbine, which swnes Ger the Nel
The golden grain waving, as though i we're craving
iaIths and bright daughters to comfort bless
And plenty sud gladpess now dives amy sadness
Encircng al flesh in lie common caress
PAST the season Of reapng and winter now creeping
Locks The Earth in = crust by her inagcs' spell
Checks the rvulets flow, and q mantle Of snow
Prom her sorehouse i brought Tor each nook, hin an
DEL
And sl should the heart beat and each circlng yea
greet
Our Father and God with its lovo and It's praise,
That his favor and su lie Zen in death may hegue,
And pro vide us Pes. at The End Of our Days.
G. s. l.. City. Ii. ". SAssrT
IFor reasons that will he understood by the author
the above article has been up precisely according
the furnished copy. II the writer satisfied with his
punctuation, with his omission Of the customary apos
trophe in the possessive case, and with the tic
construction Of all his sentences &c, perhaps ough
70 be, though we have yet to learn Why.
We are particularly fond Of encouraging home maau
iacturc in all its branches and in publishing
hope to accomplish threshold object vx-1st "a
please the author ID to furnish n good lesson for tie
examination Of charen Who studying grammar, AID
3D. to let writer's understand that il requires
and judgment TO correctly prepare article tor the
hands Of the compostor whose duty is to strictly ~
low copy.
When requested or permitted TO fit communication 80
the Ners have aimed to comply, so far time
and judgment wouu admit, but when such liberty Is
withheld there option but 70 publish article just
az IL is handed in or rejest it.-Ep.J