The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-07-09
From the St. Louis Republican Of July o,
LATER FROM UTAH.

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The western mail Of last evening brought us the Desc
ret News Of the goth and 9th May from which we make
up summary of what is Transporting in that quarter
The usual number of sermons, "rcmarks 2 as they
called, of the leading of the Mormon faith are
contained in each Of these papers, from which we may
hereafter give some extracts.
long article under the editorial head devoted to the
subject Of the introduction of the Bible into Utah. for
which purpose it seems, missionary by the of
Van Emmon Ind been specially sent into that Territory
to distribute the Word Of God The News expresses great
surprise at this inauch the Bible contained so many
proofs in favor Of poygamy to which the religious
world, as a general thing were SO much opposed .
The agent publishes notice that he would leave the
list of June,
Under the head Of "Imposons upon Utah." the
News treats OF the abuses which have been hcaped upon
the people of that Territory and refers to the appoint
ment of officers for its government saying that Of
them have been respectable men, but the most of them
have been Of the most corrupt wicked and abomi
nablc practices that could be found or that ever dis
graccd the human race.
Judge Phelps was engaged in making settlement on
the Weber river above the crossing of the emigration
roads either in the eastern part fthe country or Summit
The altitude Of the country Is high and the warm season
shorter but wheat and other kinds Of grain may
mature there The Judge thinks those that go there
will have to live by faith which is undoubtedly correct
But the editor says ii they do not have to mix works
with it to inconsiderable extent in order to live
through the long cold winters and keep stock in that
country shall be mistaken
The News Of the 9th announces the return of Gov
Brigham Young and his party after absence of sixteen
days, all we'll the governors health much improved
and his body nvgorated by the Journey also many
others in the company a His return and that of the
principal men who accompanied him, will give new life
and vigor to the city
great number of men were employed on the Temple
building for the use Of the city.
The News of the goth says
The weather during the past week has been rather cool
for the season. though when the wind has not blown
from the mountains it has been quite warm at times.
There has been showers and the prospect for
is good Snow has been falling in the mountains much
Of the time AT Springville Tuesday week snow
six inches deep, informed, and the people
using seghs. At other places in the valley snow has
fallen but not Deep though il five inches deep
the bench the mouth of South Mil Greek kanyon
on Friday morning last.
TnE WHEAT CRops $50 far we have heard the
wheat crops in this Territory, general thing look
remarkably we'll and the prospects for abundant har
vest better There Is plenty of wnter for id
CATION and, with few exceptions there is much prob
ability of there being any scarcity in this and the adoin
ing counties during the season There Is any amount Of
make another visit this summer the huslndan will be
very likely to realize all that his industry and manage
mcnt viii warrant him to expect ut the time of harvest