The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-01-07
[E'rom ,he san Francisco SUM-
The EEornsans Of Utah.

IEl9 EtC"E9ES O. " tal.
Perhaps there is hot Z more unnroc,ising
region in our whole country for people
to locate in than Utah. Shut out from
all intercourse except such as may be had
by the most trying rivations-devoid of
almost everything like natural products
rigorous in nclimate-sterie in soil, COM
aratiyely-remoyed from all markets fo,
such products as the Industry of its in
habitants can force from the reluctant
earth-without navagahle streams, and
iuclosed by lofty and ragged mountains,
Utah is gradually and steadily becoming
an object of fair greater Importance than
We are for the most part aware of. I'M
yelled by the most Incredible fanaticism,
and under. the most absolute type of theo
cratic government = paying blind and
jealous obedience to the behests Of their
leader, those people are literally perform
ing miracles. Their missionaries are seat
tered over the world, and though frequent
y repclled with scorn and derision, return
to their labors with the most astounding
pertinaciIy. But few years ago, aud q
handful of refugee men and women from
Missouri were vending an untrodden path
through the heart of IL vast and unknown
tract. in search of some place where they
might shelter from the prosecutions Of the
world, and now that handful Of outcasts
have grown to be powerful people, de-
manding admission into the Union on
equal terms with the States, and setting
the power and authority of the American
Government at defiance.
The rapid progress and colonization of
California can be accounted for on natural
principles, but the advancement of Utah
is almost miraculous Thousands are fock-
ing to their standard from England, Ger
many, Australia and the United States.
They have their emissaries in all these and
Others countries. diligently preparing the
way and making the paths straight for i'm
migration to their stronghold The rev.
enue of the Territory is freely expended to
promote this object, and instead of being
diminished, is largely increased by the
added ponulation--for industry is,strictly
enforced in Utah. Already they have as.
sumed the name Of State for their Terri
tory, and have opened up every branch OF
manufacture necessaryto their subsistence
aad independence from the contributions
of other places. They manufacture all
sorts of Iron-ware and cutlery al kinds
offarining implements, carpets, raise wool,
and make cloth, cotton fabrics of all kinds,
IN the same manner paper, saddlery, fur
niture, build steam engines-and many
others things. They pay great attention to
raising the finest breeds Of stock, poultry,
&c; they also encourage the 6ne arts and
PAINTING, music, &c. are handsomely patrons
lied, and in several points they are in the
advance of California, with all her boasted
wealth and vast natural resources.
These are facts-stern accusatory facts
containing lesson full ofdeep import
to our people, which they would do well
TO apply. Their unpromising country
compels unceasing industry. and that
checks the wild spirit of fexcitement--they
have no time for it. They settled in a
poor region to make it rich Ito build up
permanent houses by sohriety and nerse.
verance; they are not fcYered by the plots
of the gambling speculation; they Offer
peace, security for life and property, and
assist those who are willing to go to them
and are increasing in population, with al
| their natural obstacles, far faster than i:
California, with her many natural advan
tages. E - e.
Emigrants to Utah go there dragging
hand-carts from Missouri, .containiuga al
their worlds store, while we have tws
lines of steamships in full operation, tws
other routes soon to be opened wagon
road in prospective. and are hoping for
railroad, in addition. They have settled
the vast region from Great Salt. Lake Il
within two hundred mlessof onr Califor
mia frontiers, so that travellers, havin,
passed that space, can sleep at one ofthei
settlements every night. ~ @
The want of space preeludes our show
ing the, causes of these results. rs com
pared with California, but the subject i
one ofdeep import and merits the seriou
attention of all. K ss13s
Or, Kans, The Arctic Explorer,
We,eopy with great pleasure, the follow
ing well-written biographical sketch o
IDr. Kane, the Arctic explorer, from TIL
National Fatehsgemcer. 81 aaoe -
/ Elisha Kent Kane is unquestionably.ou
! of the most remarkable men OF the age
Having recently placed before our reader
la synopsis OF. his later and mere Impor
tant discoveries, We have thought tha
a few particulars abont the man, ili;,Isel
land u. short account of bis earlier expleiis
] gad cred chiefly. frem those .wIao hno'