Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-24

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Francisco.
| We are indebted to a friend for tb
pleasure Of seeing through" batch Q
lively letters from Tennessee delegate +
the United States Grand Lodge /. o. o.
In session during the past few days in Sal
Francisco. These letters were not writer
for publication, but embrace many point
OF interest 10 members of the fraternity
and the general resder. For this reason
we should be pleased, did our space per.
nit to reproduce them entire. Not being
able to DO so, we shall have to be content
with portion of the dottings they con.
tain:
AT AND FROM LARAMIE.
The delegates and their travelling conn.,
| panions were at Laramie on the Ilthinst..
where they got a substantial dinner for
81 % cents per cdpHt. Members Of the
order babe them welcome to their Rocky
Mountain city, and did much 10 make
them feel that they were indeed among
friends and brothers. The delegates visit
ed the lodge room of the order of that
place, and were agreesbly surprised at its
completeness and comfort The lodge
there contains AZ members-actiye and
Jealous Odd Fellows. They were greeted
with three rousing cheers, to which they
responded with three more almost as
hearty. Leaving Laramie at o'clock in
The afternoon, they soon passed into the
sage bush country. For some distance on
both sides of the road could be seen i'm.
mense fields of sage, looking as
perfect and uniform as if the
result of regular cultivation. Before
night they got glimpse of the LARAMIE
river, and journeyed for a while in full
view of that beautiful stream. The at
mosphere was pure and brsing, and no
member of the party complained of being
tired. So far they found the road as
smooth as they were used to, and new
objects of interests constantly presenting
themselves. They passed in view of steep
bluffs and deep ravines, and wonder how
such a smooth road could be made over
such rough country. Sunday, the 18th,
was a damp cold day, and the party
found their overcoais necessary TO com.
fort. 10 addition to their regular meals.
which are quite "square" for a new coun-
try, the passengers are sbundantly sup.
piled with California grapes and pears,
which are said TO be delicious beyond
description. All seem comfortable and
happy.
AT ECHO CANNON.
When the train reached this point, a
halt was made, that religious services |
might be performed in the midst of that |
grand scenery-proclaimiDg, as do the
heavens, the glory of God. On each side
of their stopping place was a mountain of |
bright brown rocks, towering in almost |
form, hundreds of feet |
above their heads, The place was pecu
liarly fitted for the solemn services, and |
all seemed to realise the fact. All the |
passengers came out of the train, and re- |
pairing to the base of a cliff lifting its /
head above the clouds, reverently Joined |
in religious worship. Regular church |
service was performed by the Grand |
Chaplain, and the entire: company of way |
farers joined in the singing which fol-
owed. Again on the train, they soon
reach Echo City, where they remain but
few minutes.
BRIGHAM's COMMONS.
Passing by and through the great noun
aims of Utah What a reflection for
'irtuous GENTLE who has never "been there
before y In land at last where a plu.
'ality of wives is enjoined as religious (?) I
iuty, instead of being condemned a.
otiense Just think of il, and
ease to wonder that our travelling friends
would for q while think Of nothing else.
DAILY fifty miles distant from the head
quarters OF Brigham Young and his hume
-ous wives aud countless children, The |
act is suggestive, and a train Of odd
thoughts TO every fellow in the party the
Inevitable result.
GRAND MOUNTAIN SCENERY.
The magnificent scenery 10 view on all
tides is the object Of constant remark and
InbOunded admiration. The passengers |
who have never before passed over this
-oute, have never before seen mountain |
'cenery half 80 grand and picturesque As
hat TO be witnessed in that portion Of
JEah through which they are passing
The first view Of our own Lookout Noun
ain inspires the beholder with adjra ion
or the greatness Of nature, but Lookout is
g a moIehill compared with these heaven
,issing mountains of Utah. No written
description, however minute and accurate,
Vculd give the reader anything like a
Greet conception Of their stateliness and |
.randeur. 10 order 10 be properly com
the great sight must be
cen. 1
THOUSAND MILE TREE. ~
Many miles through such seenery as
boye noted are swiftly passed over, and
be train comes in view of the noted
Thousand Mile Tree'-One thousand
niles from Omaha Word is passed
Trough the cara, and the passengers rush
D the windows to get a glimpse of this
Onely sentinel, marking time and space
D the Wilds of Utah. III
FIRST MORMON TOWN. IL
The next object of special interestto pass
the first town on the route inhabited by |
fOrmon people. The passengers are re-
aled with look at Mrs. Thompson No.
5, and are assured by that amiable lady
nat her husband has p. In his name,
nd is the fortunate possessor of fourteen |
Their wives. A man with his four wives
all on the passengers to inquire the news
.om the States. His wives seem very
luch attached to him, and he appears to
2 dDOuL " CdCu Vi luCL1 ,
he delegates are not faVorably impressed
y the appearance of the women, and do
OF like the "muchly married" system, as
ten at first glance. H.
AT ECHO CITY.
On the 18th met. Echo City is reached ;
nd the trains stops for dinner. 10 the
title resting spell at this point the dele-
ates pick up specimens Of quartz and
Their curious things, but are particular TO
lex up nothing that belongs to any body :
se.
HUMBOLDT RIVER AND PLAINS.
The crosaing Of the Humboldt plains,
hich is next in order, constitutes the
lost unpleasant part of the trip. Two
undred miles of dry and dusty plains,
18th no bush or tree in sight, are to be
assed over, and our travelling pass. They
ave elsewhere learned the lesson that
be road to Ravens Of rest lead most fire.. ,
uently through difficulties and dangers,
nd quietly submit to this passage through
he dusty ard long extended desert. AT
clock in The afternoon the train crosses
humboldt river-noW about the size Of
Whites creek. Here they pass over hum
red miles or more in full view of the
humboldt mountains, another grand and
eautiful sight. The road is remarkably !
mooih and no fatigue manifested by the
assengers. The delegates especially seem
ute comfortable, and are genial, COM
set of gentlemen.
FRATERNAL KINDNESS.
The California committee are unremit-
ing in their attentions to the comfort and
a nDinaaa nf their WAITING hrnfhara Tbav |