New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-04
INTERESTING FROM UTAH.

We have seen some private letters from Mormons q
Salt Lake TO their friends and relatives here receiv,
BY the last mail which give good idea Of the feela,
of "The Saints with regard to the Utah expedition
and the Gentle world generally. ,
A son in Salt Lake writes to bis father in NewJev-
sey, a list of Mormon grievances. lie complains that
the Mail contract was taken away from Heber Kim
ball, without cause, after he had expended Sl25 900
stocking the road and given to other parties a. $4,000
more than Heber to do for, and that while Hsber
got the mails through ten to fifteen days within the re-
quired time these other parties have never brought
through single mail. Then, he says, the United
States Government appointed corrupt ofic'sis, aad
backed them up by an army OF 25 900 troops lie
tiuues:
This people knew they had rights, both eonstits-
,,ouoI and Dolt,coi and were determined TO have
them and not be trsmped under foot as they had been
in Missouri and Illinois; accordingly the Governor
Issued proclamation commanding them to leave the
Territory (which he had right to do according to the
act of Congress establishing the Territory or the Or
ganic act as it is called; this was disregarded BY
them and they the civil and mil tary are now canpsd
at Fort Brdger l3 miles from this city, not having
been slain by this people as has been currently re-
ported at the East Some aver the troops were
sent here for the good of this people and with hos
tile intentions; but the editors you know, revssled
the secret and disclosed the plans.
"If the Government actually does sympsthize with
this people, and willing to give them their Consti-
tutions rights many now assert why not relnstate
them in their rights in Missouri and Illinois aud pay
the thousands OF dollars now legally due them' why
did they not send troops to protect them from the
aggressons of the savages when they were weak and
il they thought troubles existed here why did they
not send an Investga ting Committee as they did 10
Kansas, instead of dragooning the people,
Another man, writing to his brothers and sisters,
after some family matters, says:
eve got the letter that told Of the death OF L.
Singleton, and We expected there would be hard times
among you, and it shall increase woman shall
take bundle under arm, and child under the
other, and flee TO Zion. You say when We give up
some of our evil Deeds then will not be troubled
with the soldiers Now let me tell you, and want
Christianity, your nation will be troubled with sol
diers pesence and famine. earthquakes and thunder
and lightning. until 1t shall be vexaton to.hsar Of
the report. Remember we have prophets out hsIsi
remember the Lord has said there should be deliver
in Mount Zion. Speaking of soldiers, there were
$500 5000 came within ore hundred miles OF here.
Well, their wagons got on fire and burnt up 10, aud
they lost 200 Of their and mules. Well sons
of us went TO meet them; when we got within sixty
miles of them the Lord said, will take the viii Tor
the deed-you may go home and they cant come IN
this Winter. Well, the people arc as calm as sum
mers mornings they have had great many parties
Of recreation aud amusement. We have not shot At
the soldiers yet. In of my letters told you,
when you heard of their sending soldiers here, you
might look out for fun Well, there are lots OF them
in California, expecting TO come this Summer and
with what success you may know hereafter You
may tell Uncle Sam he will want all his forces at
home, ard that before q great while. person can't
realize the wckedness there is in the world until he
lives with the Saints awhile. think likely Daniel
will 90 out this Spring TO visit the troops. Wheat
grows In this country from fifty 10 hundred bushels
per acre, corn the same potatoes from two ~ four
hundred, and all vegetables 10 proportion We have
killed hog, and got another up fattng and three
hogs keeping over. There were enough provisions
raised last year to keep the inhabitants three years,
and there is power Of wheat sowed this Fall"
mill ha IL. TIA. Il
Summer if the protestatons of the Mormons are 10 10
believed. Nearly all of those in this city aud New.
Jersey declare their anxiety 20 and their intention to
go as soon as they can get the means. The Motmos
meeting which was held in Broome street hiss besa
discontinued but six eight meetings for social wot-
ship are held in private houses on Sundays.
The following letter is from lady in Salt Lake, who
had tasted of the Of residence in the Valley.
1t addressed daughter Of the leader Of the church
in Connecticut beautiful girl who was one Of tho
brightest ornaments Of the Mormon Camp Meeting in
New-Jersey last Summer:
"GRET SALT LAKE CRY, Feb. 6, 1853.
"DEAR SISTER: / write you to say how II makes
me rejoice to learn that you are coming here ths
Spring. to live in these peaceful valleys, and hope
that you will have desire to return 70 Babylon.
| that this IL the most desirable place under
heaven for right minded saint, even at the pressst
time. How much more desirable must II be when
il no room to receive more, ard WHILE at the ssns
time he is pouring his wrath and Indignation upOa
the inhabitants of the earth.
"The Gentiles think that have been suffering
with famine. II is true that we have had poor crops
for two years; but have not suffered 80 much %
they imagine for many Of the Saints will divide whss
they possess to the last moutbfnl. Those who had
faith to co that found their meal increase like the
widow oil, and this year has been marked as ons OF
great plenty. Never the land known 10 yea
such crops except in Egypt. l hope that Brother
will get out this season, for believe the Lofa
will cut short His work in righteousness. l am AFRAID
that the Saints who out 10 the world will soon
lave TO suffer with the wicked great deal more thsa
those here have suffered who have been driven from
place to place 1t makes my heart ache when thiaA
of the future for them and the wicked. When think
Of my daughter and her Children could almost weep
tears of blood. Oh, how wish could geo them hero
doing the will of the Lore, but afraid thai mo
poisonous breath of the evil has too much lnno-
ence them. -
I'VE have had a beautiful Winter 80 far. Tnefe
10 no snow the ground, and should almost iofsss
that it Winter If not for little snow-ston
and again, which lasts only a couple OF hou1s,
and is gone the shines. Christina snu
New. Year past. There have been several dances
and the people enjoyed themselves much. Ine''
were happy mee,ings."