New-York tribune., 1874-11-06
SCENES IN SOUTHERN UTAH.

coNrRAsTRD CLIMATE IN SOUTHERN UTAH-sT'
GEORGE AND PINE VALLEY EXTINCT CRATERS-
EXTENSIVE DEPOSITS OF IRON AND CoAL-PRoS-
PECTgyE DEVELOPMENT OF MINING AND RAIL
ROAD INTEREsTs-A BISHOP LANDLoED-PRACTi-
CAL PoLYesMY-MORAL AND RELIGIOUS CHAR
ACTER OF TIE MoRMoNs.
TFRos AN oCCAsIoNAL CORRESPONDENT or EIiE TRIBUNR
CEDAR CRY, Sept. 20.-ln this country OF
strange sharp contrasts t is difficult to reaze the di
erences wDoh comparatively slight change OF loca0oh
brings about TO pass at from desert wastes, whore
every thing is parched and desoiate to luxuriaht gar
dens rich with the golden fruit OF aprcots anu Hhes
literally weighed down with masses or grape ciasstrs
seems little short Of magic. Hardly less strange - p
few hours journey to pass from the heat OF lO5 ID inc
shade TO the cool mountain breeZes waited direct from
snowbauks This last experience had not long eco III
going frem St George Pine Valley, not over 20 miles
in direct line. The route, however is an ardVers one
In the steep of abrupt sandstone lodges oiteh
ovcrspread with rough floor Of volcanic reck' Inc
source OF these lava beds is here plainly brought 10
rev in two recently extinct craer down whose sides
the stony flood has left its traces in deeply tuTT0wed
lines. Not less marked is the termination OF TINS
once fiery stream exhibited masses OF blackened
scoria now hardened into stony billows OceaSo1ay
thin sheet of food is TO have spilled over
and slowly trickled down the face OF the sardsOne
strata presenting strange contrast of form and color
Rver ceaves its way to transport the melting sn"Ws or
Pine Mountain to the scorchng Valley of the Nrgen
Along the gre ater part OF its 1t is hid rom view
in yawning cbasns Of dark basait, with occasional
pebbled margins, which cottonwood and witcN trees
maintain preclriols foothod, their lower pf1hches
scarred by the rush Of frequent foods ana showing t
fearful hight the deposited drift Of these high waters
The travelled road generally gives wide berth 10 the
hcoken ground aiming keep we'll up on the adjoining
tabe.and and overcome tbe steep ascens by sdecuts
and zigzags In this way continuous ascent OF ABOUT
100 feet brings you 20 Pse Valley wide grassy D'sn
inclosed within pine-clad mountain nights III IhiS
basin can be plainly traced the outline of an ancient
lake. and the cash by which the santa cara m"Let is
exit shows the line of drainage by which the lake was
gradually emptied.
INDUSTRIAL PURSUITS AND POSSIBILITIES.
Besides limited agricultural industry. stock raising
and lumber manufacturing fully occupy the attention OF
the Industrious Mormon inhabitants. Heretofore.
brisk demand lumber from the adjoining mining set
tlement of Phoebe has afforded remunerative market
hut latery sudden fanre of the mines has cut short
this resource ready and now the IDLE mills no
longer creak with the buzz Of the saw and the empty
yards longer hear the harsh voice OF the teanser
and mulewaeer. The necessary effect oIthis state OF
things plainly in the heightened visages OF mill
men and dearh OF active business in all departments
of trade s the attractive features OF the mountain
scenery remain unimpaircd; there arc still the clear,
dashng mountain streams shaded with alder and maple.
scruboak thickets, and stately pines setting of the
steep rocky slopes. Hero, when the long midsummer
day comes to a close, the setting isl quickly sue
ceeded by chilly atmosphere requiring warm clothing
and making indoor fires comfortable. short distance
from Pine Valley in a northern direction We again cross
the rim of the interior BASIN and passing into more
open country, reach district abouldng in valuable
d,posits of iron and coal Here is Iron City. where
smelling has been carried on TO limited extent soon
likely to he developed into large and permanent indus
try This location lies directly on the line OF the pre-
posed North and South Railroad, eventually designed TO
connect the Middle and South Pacific Railroads. and
penetrate by short branches the adjoining lumber,
mining and agricultural districts thus connecting these
mutually dependent interests. Tue iron OF this dis
trct comprises several varieties some yielding as high
ms 70 per cent metal huXing material is at hand, and
the variable mineral affords different qualities OF iron.
adaptel to different The coal Is of the Ignite
variety is conveniently placed for work showing work
able veins Of four six feet In thickness As far as ex
permens have gone this mineral coal has not proved
satisfactory for smelling pripoos but further expert
ence will no doubt bring 1t into in the meantime
wood charcoal Is abundant'y supplied from extensive
tracts OF cedar and pine The geographical position
these deposits closely aloins the rich silver districts
of Southern Nevada where the demand for iron pro-
ducts is only limited by the great cost Of distant trans
prcatIOn, while at the time the ura facilities
for cheap railroad construction across the intervening
desert tracts connecting agricultural, mining. lumber
and pastoral districts, evidently mark out tis location
as the seat of large and prosperous community at
distant day.
4 REPRE RESENTATIvE MORMON TARNING COMMUNITY.
From Iron City "A s'nOo;h natural roadway we
again reach base of the western OF mountains
at Cedar City, % miles distant This town, lying along
TIE line OF agricultural settlements extending south
from Salt Lake. bo TAX as fair representative OF
this class Of Mormon farming communities Many OF
the early settlers si hold possession OF tie lands
claimed from the desert years previous ana children
born here amid the harshp and privaons of frontier
life are coming forward 10 possess and peiptuatc the
inheritance acquired by the industrious toll OF their
fathers The cumpy cedars thai formerly occupied the
replaced by stately co ton-wOo Is cast
ing grateful s 1de the quiet streets and fewaks
down whose sides course habbling brooks. Grease
wood fats and sage harrens are changed 10 fields
Of grain and patches Of lGcernc. The transi1riG-
ing power to accomplish these magical results
L. a dashing mountain stream, led from Its rocky
channel into irrigatlng ditchcs, whence 1t is dis
trhuted through nlinhcriess ducts ana sap vessels
elaborated freight in the concentrated forms Of golden
grain and sugary fruit. instead OF wasting formerly
through sand Tho only public house of the place
kept by the bishop OF the town. who does the honcrs
OF the table ia his shirt sleeves (nOt OF awn) aud intro
up daughters. Wisely however. for the practical cxh
bon Of tie patrachl institution, each wife Is pro
vded with separate roof ana eats at her own table
and they only visit another sisters Under these
circumstances the obrusiNe features OF poygany
not apparent the patriarch ndico1siy dividing hs tine
between the rivals and keeping the peace The fTst
wife, though childess Is generally considered hold
the place OF honor and IN ths particular case the hon"r
fun1y falls a most worthy person quiet, faithful
lady who. besides attending 10 her domestic datie
the telegraph.
THE STRONGHOLD OF POLyGAMY.
On the delicate subject OF poyGamy stranger Is
pected to press his opinion in cautious way
NOT at ALL quits him best II is unQucsuoued that tie
strong hold tsst this Institution has gained among
peoe is.tue The subservenoy OF the female SEX
are TAUGHT as matter OF cbuch doctrine look upon
IL as means for temporal and spiritual advancement