The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12

Marion Hungor.ofd ana Nathan FISH, came On W sit
lake whence they intend to proceed 10 California.
The Indians took sixty eight head of cattle and one
mu O. al burned five wagons with their contents
The Indians were about sixty in number, as near a.
could be Judged The party of whites returned to IN
camp Of MIR. Porter on Marah creek.
After the above information derived from Mr. Porter
was in type, a friend handed US the following
A party of gentlemen just returned from the North,
where they had been prospecting for silver mine, re-
port that while in the vicinity OF Marsh Valley they stop
ped at the trading post kept by person Of the name OF
Graham, who informed them that about the 10Th OF Au
gust train OF five wagons pundered aud burned
four miles from his station; that man was killed and
one wounded This leg and arm broken) The latter ne
had conveyed TO camp OF the military some my miles
distant. Name forgotten, but he was from Burlington
ARRIVAL or A HAND CART TRAIN CONVERTS
GREAT TURNOUT OF CITIZENS TO WITNESS TIE EN-
TREE.
[From the Valley Tan, Sept. II
Early on Sabbath morning il became rumored through
that the long lookedfor hand train APP
preaching the home of the particularly favored of
heavenvz, salt Lake cty--where the missionaries had
caused thom TO believe, most probably that they would
find profits for the body we'll prophets for the soul;
and they have sincercs wishes that they may be
soled with the former If they dupcd regard 10 the
existence Of the latter.
After the conclusion of the afternoon services the tab
ernacle heterogeneous mass OF pedestrians, equesri-
and Jehus generally trongcd the road between tho
city and tho mouth OF Emigration Canon, all on the
qu rite to get glimpse q, The coming object of curiosity
At about p NJ the train emerged from the mountains
into the plateau overlooking the city where it wei
coined by several cheering from brass band, and
met by few kind hearted team owners, who took the
most wearted female members OF the company into their
wagons, while there abundance OF gallant young
who harnessed themselves into the carts thus
Gated sort of systematic procession was formed just
out OF the city, by placing the wagons containing the
baggage and bedding Of the hand carriers in the the
music next and then the perseverng, bold spirited cart
drawers themselves the whole followed and surrounded
by hundreds of men, women aud children, foot,
horseback, in wagons, carriages, &c
In this order and under these circumstances, the pro-
cesson passed through the city to the public square,
where understand, they supplied with all man
ner OF desirable refreshments.
LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES cAMp-THE SOLDIERS
PAID AND LOTS OF FUN.
Correspondence q the Utah Valley Tan
CAMP FtorD, sept. ., 1859.
Our camp has rec .iyei new lie since the arrival of
Paymasser Hunt Unhed s,.es Army who dispensed the
zone thing needfa to Tia soldiers, since when s.valley
Tam (not making reference 10 the title OF your iourna
has been discussed in all its various modes and forms
The various places OF amusement have also received
impetus from the repleted pockets of the soldiers
Inc soldiers circus Company have secured canopy
fer their pavior which makes the arrangement far
more comfortable aud am happy to say steadily inn
proving in their style OF performance In few days they
will secure some good horses, when the EQUESTRIAN de-
parment will be more interesting Mr.. Willis, the prince
of buresquers and okers this camp continues
| tain the folks in his inimabc STYLE Messrs Yurrel
Grener Paul and host OF others the company also
| good in their part OF the performance.
The Military Dramatic Association having had their build
ing rebtted and repaired giving entertainments TO good
houses nightly. The costume Of the association com
pete and the rendition of the pieces produced the
stage are excellent and well sustained.
The Social Hail has been built entirely by the members
OF the club and is very neat budng) on the ground Of
the Seventh regiment OF infantry capable of holding
about $50 persons The scenery is well painted and APP
propriae-the proscenum especiay-an eagle with out
stretched wings in the centre side the American
and the other the German Tags the drop-curain Is
taken from the Royal theatre in Hanover consists
Heos, the god of hme and News, driving chariot and
| four horses IN the clouds, surrounded with twelve
nymphs, which represent the twelve hours. The whole
is executed with degree Of taste and finish which is
highly creditable to the members.
The late performances commenced with the farce of
q Why don't you get married.? After chorus, I" Box
and Cox-Marred and Settled in two acts then another
chorus and concluded with !" Mr.. Caroline
The whole Of the performances in the German
language, and appeared to give the greatest satisfaction
to the audience among whom Col. c. Y. Smith, Com.
mandng officer Post; Col Morrison, 7th Infantry; Col.
Howe, I'd Dragons; and Col Rugges, 9Th Infantry
sides other officers from the different regiments
and invited guests.
AS the building was erected by the members for their
own amusement and intellectual Improvement charge
Is made for admance which can only be obtained By
invitation ticket.
Taking these circumstances into consideration Colonel
Morrison headed subscription list which literally
responded to by the officers of the Seventh infantry and
the amount (sl5o) presented to the club to carry out
| their designs.
Adetachment of soldiers, discharged and furlouShed
left this camp on the sth inst under the command Of Colo
mel Rugges, Fifth infantry, for Fort Leavenworth few
days previous the command Of Colonel Chapman Fifth
infantry arrived here, composed OF recruits for the
ous regiments and corps. Colonel Chapman relieved
Colonel Ruggles IN the command OF the Fifth regiment of
| infantry
Should the readers of your journal in the States see
these communications, they will understand that
withstanding serving in the most Godrorsaken
so1his IL siopc ytt Will 'ue
Circus with Wills as clown, the military Dramatic
Company. and the Valley Tan TO drink and the FdLey
Tan to read, ALI right.
SENATORIAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FAMILY FEATs.
From the Valley TAM Sept. Z.
Mr.. Grow, cousin of Hon. VIM. Grow, OF Pa. started
from this city about the LIST of August, 1861 and walked
TO California and returned foot this place the
suing October. Early this spring, accompanied by his
son, OF fifteen years. Mr. Grow departed from here and
walked (son ALSO to the Missouri river and from that
point goodly part Of the distance Washington. D. G.
They remained in theCapiia but short time and started
the return trip reached the Missouri from Washington
in the way that they from the former place
to the latter, when the got opportunity ride and
drive team to within four five hundred miles OF this
city, and in foot the remainder the distance:
the father returned foot the full distance from Atchi
son, Kansas. We know Of but few il any instances on
record wherein men have voluntarily subjected them
selves to such lengthy harassing journeys Mr.
g. did in these cases; and the ortude Of the youthful
draws forth mingled admiration aud establishment
from all.