The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-22
News from the Plains.

lSofre1Ponoence OF the. Il LOUIS Republican
The arrival OF the Salt Lake mail here on h
29th of December, neglected to mention when
last wrote you. From the conductor. Mr.. Fergpso
have obtained statement of the trip, which 60
siderlng the character of the weather and anon
of snow on the plains, was one requiring noliN
fortitude on the part OF those in charge OF the ma
to bring it Tor any part OF it) safely through. A
companied by Mr.. Briggs, and few Others, 4
conductor left Salt Lake on the lst of Novembt
A few miles from the city, as the canon Of Wasa,
Range, they found snox to the depth Of two
three, and even eigh. feet, through which they we
compelled to travel for some distance, and aft
much detention, reached Fort Laramie on the 10
being provided, they pushed on; at Cottonwo
spring, met the outward bound mail, under
charge of Jones, a little after which they enc0u
tered snow storm of much violence, impe
ing their progress, so much so, that tn
were seven days In making eightyfve mite
they arrived at Fort Keamy on the IL
of December. While delaying on account Of
storm at Kearny, man in the employ Of N
Dyer, the sutler, was driven before the storm viii
going from the store TO his quarters, and doabtle
persisted, as he has not beea seen since. Quite
number in and around the post have been injured
the extreme cold OF the season. Accompanied
Lieut. KeltOn, q NJ. and DR.. Page, of Fort Larami
the mail party left Kearny an ! reached here Witho
near Bean River, they met the third hand cart ira
of MOrmOns going West. This was one of Brigha
YouDgs favorite methods of travel, and the success
full arrival of the first and second train induced 81
citizens OF Salt Lake City TO hold public meetin
passing resolutions expressive of their thanks &t
TO the Governor. In reply he stated that i. was n
Brigham YOung's measure or suggestion, bu. that
the spirit OF the Lord, and that when he mdertoc
tbe work, nothing could retird their progress III
fourth and fifth trains were met al the thr
crossings of Sweet Water, in very d
feTent condition from those in advan,
They We're suffering beyond measure, f
the want of provisions, and on account of the col
They were very badly clothed, and N consequen,
of the hardships, many OF them were dying; in OF
camp they buried fifteen in one day. The mode
burial, since they cannot dig the frozen ground
to lay the bodies in heaps, pile over them willow
and heaps Of stones. Gov. Brigham Young, lear
ing something of their conoitOn, dispatched son
men and provisions to their relief; but these WEI
met by the mail party returning to the city agai
having been turned task by the violence of Il
storms they encountered. What the poor creature
will do, or what will become of Them it Is hard
tell. Under deluson, they have left their homes
foreign lands, and to satisfy within OF the Cove
nor, undertook journey of thousands Of miles, NJ
half proyisioned or fitted for trip that, even
good weather Is difficult enough let alone at this j,
clement season OF the year.
mentioned that the mail arrived; the way ma
was all that reacbed'bere. Near Marysvile by som
process of law not understood in the States, "
Marshall attached the mules, the Sheriff and Deput
Postmaster took possession Of Them and the cor
ductor was compelled to leave the mails at Mary,
vile, and get here the best way he could. It wa
always our impression that the mail could not
interrupted, and if such il The case, this may prove
more serious affair III an those Interested IN the maj
ter may think. We understand that the whole SUI
ject will be made known IL the proper authorities
Washn ston, and undergo legal Investigation
Magraw, the contractor, is not often thwArted II
his purposes, and we opine that he will not be il
tins instance. Ever since be became contractor tn
Mormons and Others have troubled him, but he la
held on in bis course in spite of all obstacles. Ant
now, If the Mormons uud .rtake TO carry the IN nil
we will find interruptions acd trouble from the com
mencement to the end of their contract. They an,
becoming emboldened at any rate, and bid defanc,
to the laws and Institutions of the United states
Thaibers's last Concert IN Boston.
srom toe Bostoo Altar Jan. l7.l
NJ. Thalbergs con oert last evening was attended
by far the largest but leas, eppreciatve audience o.
the SERIES The performances had all possible claim
to applause and enthusiasm, but tue hearers were
unaccountably cold. OF n. Thalherg himself Il Is
Lot necessary to speak; his playing may fairly he
set down as the highest st.odard OF which we have
any knowledge. Hi mech ,nicai execution Is truly
wonderful but that is not lis chef merit; he m,kcs
he pianoforte sing, aud his melodies have almost
the accent, the force the EXPRESSION which vice
could give. The trio in "Lucrezia Borgia," which
be played last night was combination OF the most
prodigious effects The stern, enphl,ic command
Of the Duke-the liquid sweetness OF Geonaro's song
and the agony of the unfgr innate Ducbess-eacG
requiring apparently a different treatment, were
all brought out upon the iastrumen, in then
appropriate spirit, yet blending into one ma gnii
cent whole. IL vas an exhibition which We have
never seen, and shall not soon see again. Equally
facic execution we may see-though 10 is not proba
bebut the spirit that breathed through and gave life
TO the whole is ThabeTgs alone; that is not TO be m
tated IL cannot he bequeathed fro master 70 pupil
The fantasia upon "Noima' was played a. a duet
the accomplished pianist. Mr.. William Mason assist
ing; the themes were, ri course, entirely familiar "a
the audience, and repetition was dem lnded. The
In al o., ~.
vast expansc OF the hall; we heard IL before ia a
much smaller room, and NC are now convinced that
it, delicate beauties cannot be made effective in such
a large space.
Nine. D'Angi viii leave our city With an 1viable
reputation. There y no question Of her euiinmce;
so much p0.tr, 80 much emphasis, such po-f; . tas
ard skill in ornament, n clear and shariny defined
pronunciation, and such an easy and SET. poised
manner would give any artist, no natter how litts
known before, vt once the very highest rank.
Nine. dc WilhoTst ssng the cavatlna from Ia
Sopnambula. = Come ne pr serene, making n deci.
dedly favorable Impression. She has very beauti'
fui voice. clear aud Sympathetic, though rather
rtody IN sumo notes: its eXbility il really rcmarka
BILE. Ter roulades we've well executed, and sitlr
such decided qualities ~ voice and STYLE, VIC think
she has brilliant future before her. She was still
more successful in the duet with " Angri from "Se-
miramidc." GioJno dorgore: u was very fine spe.
cimen Of vocaization.
II Is enough 20 say that Siguor MorolE sussa ned
bis reputation as an artist. lie sang the ara from
"la Favorita,' pieni Is0noro, and a duet will,
D'Angri, nom "Lltsliani in Algeria, and repeated
the T0r,nitiia.
Searity of hucI In CINCINNATI.
From ihe Cino'nssi. Commercial Jan. IL
The announcement that coal could be obtlined bS
ing % the committee NJ the Council thamber.
fer twenty i've cents Der bushel had the etcct yes
terday Of collecting crowd such "a is rarely seen
unless at some public meeting exciting gathering
OF course the Gloss Of people who httenjed were
distinct from their mcfe needy fellowcitizeus who
had previously visited the same precincts for the
purpose OF obtaining wood at the cost price. IN
the present case the great mass ef Applicants was
composed Of the bone and new OF the city, traders
and mechanics, who have sufured in common will,
all from the scarcity Of fuel. IL was really fcsrful
10 contemplate a scene where 30 large and res
pcctablc body Of mcn were struggling in a mass
to approach the committee tor the purpose
of paving the ruinous price of twenty-five cents q
busheI for what, in ordinary times, viii not CON
maBd half the money. How long this press WI
continue remains 10 lie scen but Il is evident tia
the pre sent movement for bringing coal 20 the city
was not made whit too soon. As We looked on we oh
we'd some scores Of persons quietly depart, not
having the patience N energy 70 thrust AMI ioste