POMEGRANATE, grown on a small bush in brother Oakley's garden. It being immature, we were unable to determine its value in the list of fruits. It was pleasing to notice two lots of second crop strawberries, which, though now out of season, are always in time. Why quinces and figs were not on exhibition, we are unable to say, for we know they are growing in the country. The show of TEXTILE FABRICS was very fair, and the specimens were highly interesting, eclipsing, in many instances, eastern manufacture. There were cassimeres, casinets, plaids, jeans, cottonades, linens, checks, cotton stripe, hickory, denims, ginghams, osnaburgs, bagging, carpets, shawls, coverlets, &c., some specimens being really nice, especially several from Rockville and St. George. The specimens of NEEDLEWORK and fancy goods, patchwork, &c., were not only numerous, but very creditable, among which we especially noticed a crotched bed spread by a young lady in this city, and a table cover by a lady in Virgin City, both of Dixie cotton. Some of the specimens of patchwork were very intricate and beautiful; also a spread in Berlin wool, embroidered lace and muslin, a beautiful hearth rug of rags made by a young lady of St. George, a beautiful lady's net, and in fact many other articles were well deserving notice. There were four specimens of cotton yarn from President Young's factory, excellent, several specimens of colors in cotton and wool, a bundle of soft yarn, made of dog's hair, some specimens of cotton hose, firm and creditable. The vegetable and grain department was not so full as one could wish, yet the specimens present were as good as we have seen in the mountains, in many cases. Water-melons large and fine, corn, both in stock and ears, husked equal to that from the prairies of Iowa, wheat, large, full, and clean, a bundle of rice was quite attractive, and specimens of sorghum, large reed canes, near 20 feet in length; specimens of sweet potatoes were large, smooth, and fine, and merited attraction. The exhibition of manufactures, machinery and stock, was rather meagre, to the discredit of our artisans. A few fine specimens of furniture from George Lovekin of this city were very nice. A waterwheel made by S. Adams was an intricate piece of mechanism. There were some specimens of native wines from a grower in this city, that were highly appreciated by the tasting committees, as well as one specimen of currant brandy. The specimens of castor oil, just manufactured by the Dixie Oil Co., were very limpid, clean, and otherwise pure, and from the style of tasting, we doubt whether it could be kept long in the house where there are children. Some fine horses, colts, and hogs, were reported by the committee. The curiosity department was very attractive. As we write from memory, we have doubtless left unnoticed many deserving objects. had good specimens of white grapes, peaches of excellence, and plums. TOQUERVILLE, claiming to be par-excellence in growing fruits, and grapes in particular, exhibited a lone basket of half-a-dozen 687 specimens of boards, shingle and lath, however, were on hand. HARRISBURG exhibited a few specimens of Mission grapes, peaches, &c. It is due to some of the distant settlements to say, that the difficulty of transporting ripe fruit placed them at a great disadvantage in quality as well as quantity. There were two beautiful specimens of delicious honey in the comb-one from St. George, the other from Washington. sed, all except fruits and eatables were removed and doors opened, and exhibitors were admitted to One hour after the doors were clo THE FEAST. The crowd was rather dense, and nice peaches, and three beautiful fruits, pastries, and sweetmeats vanishpears from A. E. Dodge. This slack-ed in a magical manner, and in an ness shows either a want of interest hour the huge pile had melted away. or energy in the citizens in one of the At three o'clock the multitude col most important elements of our pros-lected at the Bowery, and the old and perity. the young went forth in the dance till all were satisfied. VIRGIN CITY table was supplied with apples, pears, ROCKVILLE PINE VALLEY as yet grows no fruits. Some fine In the evening a very pleasant party in the hall finished up the two days' amusement. Credit is due the three bands-brass, martial, and cotillion, for the share of the amusement they furnished. J. SUMMARY OF NEWS. ADVICE TO PARENTS.-Josh Billings says: "Tew bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself." SINGULAR FACTS IN HUMAN LIFE.-The average length of a life is about 28 years. One quarter die previous to the age of seven, one-half before 17. Only six of every 100 reach the age of 65, and not more than one in 500 lives 80 years. Of the whole population on the globe it is estimated that 90,000 die every day, about 3,700 every hour, and 60 every minute, or one every second. These losses are more than counterbalanced by the number of births. The married are longer lived than the single. The average duration of life in all civilized countries is greater now than at any anterior period. Macaulay, the distinguished historian, states that in the year 1685-not an unhealthy year-the deaths in England were as 1 in 20; but in 1850, 1 to 40. Lupin, a well-known French writer, states that the average duration of life in France, from 1776 to 1846, increased two days annually. The rate of mortality in 1781 was 1 in 29; but in 1850, 1 in 40. The rich live on an average 42 years, the poor only 30 years, LIST OF DEBTS DUE FOR BOOKS, STARS, &c., BY THE SEVERAL CONFERENCES FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPT. 30, 1867. (THIS ACCOUNT IS MADE UP TO NO. 40 INCLUSIVE, VOL. 29.) EDITED, PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY FRANKLIN D. RICHARDS, 42, ISLINGTON. LONDON: FOR SALE AT THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS' BOOK DEPOT, 30, FLORENCE STREET, ISLINGTON, AND BY ALL BOOK SELLERS. THE LATTER-DAY SAINTS' MILLENNIAL STAR. "ARISE YE, AND LET US GO UP TO ZION, UNTO THE LORD OUR GOD."-Jeremiah. No. 44. Vol. XXIX. Saturday, November 2, 1867. Price One Penny. PRESIDENT YOUNG'S TRIP NORTH. Farmington, Davis Co., Monday, Sep. 2, 1867. President Brigham Young left Great Salt Lake City this morning at about half past nine, accompanied by Elders Orson Hyde, Orson Pratt, John Taylor, Wilford Woodruff, Erastus Snow, George A. Smith, and George Q. Cannon, of the Twelve Apostles; Geo. D. Watt, reporter, and other citizens of Great Salt Lake City, for the purpose of visiting the settlements in Bear Lake Valley. The company arrived at Farmington at eleven o'clock, being met south of Sessions' settlement and south of Farmington by a mounted escort at each place. Groups of well dressed men, women, and children, were waiting to greet the company at intervals the whole distance. At 2 o'clock we repaired to the Farmington comfortable and substantial meeting house, which was crowded with well dressed and happy Saints. Meeting called to order by Bishop Hess; singing; prayer offered by Wilford Woodruff; a song by sister Potter; chorus by the choir. Elder Orson Hyde eloquently discoursed on the advancement of the Saints in moral power and greatness, showing that it doth not appear what we shall be, when we are created anew in Christ Jesus. He spoke about 15 minutes. Elder Orson Pratt discoursed upon the future of the United States, showing from the prophecies that if this nation will repent, it will be numbered with Israel, but if it will not repent, it will be broken to pieces, and Zion will become a strong nation upon this American continent. He concluded his remarks by urging upon the young men of these mountains to take upon themselves the responsibilities of families, and fill these valleys of the mountains with a righteous seed unto the Lord. Elder John Taylor showed that it is the duty of the Saints of God to build up and beautify Zion in the last days, that she may become the praise and glory of the whole earth; hence there is a great responsibility resting upon them to perform that great work, being guided and directed by the Lord and his servants, teaching them the laws which govern 690 PRESIDENT YOUNG'S TRIP NORTH. this life and that which is to come, that their days may become like the days of a tree; concluding his remarks by exhorting the people to do all the good they can to everybody, and no evil, to be educated in every useful branch of knowledge, that they may become men among men, and gods among gods. President B. Young addressed the congregation in a very interesting and instructive manner. Singing. Benediction by President B. Young. KAYSVILLE. Arrived in Kaysville settlement at half past four. We were met by a numerous escort in uniform. When we entered the place all was bustle and hilarity. We noticed thirty young women dressed in white, with blue sashes, carrying banners with mottoes suitable to the occasion. With another company of young girls, dressed in blue waists and white skirts, we noticed a banner bearing the motto, "Purity and virtue are twin sisters.' This was carried by twin sisters, who were so like each other that it would be difficult to tell them apart. Following the girls were platoons of boys -sturdy mountain boys-bearing a banner with the motto, "Sons of toil." The welcome given to the President and company was very hearty indeed. We found Bishop Layton, as usual, passing from carriage to carriage, making his guests feel his welcome. After a most sumptuous public dinner, we repaired to the Kaysville spacious and well ventilated meeting house. We found it crowded with the inhabitants of the Ward and the school children. Meeting called to order by President B. Young. Singing by the Farmington choir, which is a very excellent band of singers. Prayer offered up by Elder Geo. Q. Cannon. Wilford Woodruff discoursed upon the great mercy and kindness of God to his people in the valleys of these mountains, urging the Saints to appreciate and prize their blessings; calling upon the young men and maidens in Zion to go forth in holy marriage, and be prompt in performing this important duty, and in performing every duty to the end of our mortal existence, to secure eternal life in the presence of God. Elder George A. Smith remarked, that the Church of Latter-day Saints embraces every principle that is good and useful, refusing to incorporate everything that is untrue; discoursed upon marriage, counselling the Saints to observe every law of health, that the longevity of the ancients may be restored to our children. Elder George Q. Cannon dwelt upon marriage, showing that there exists among the nations a disposition to forego the responsibility that arises from married life; calling upon the young men of our community to avail themselves of this great and glorious privilege. There are comparatively only a few on the earth who acknowledge God, and it behoves this few to increase and fill the land with righteous men and women. Elder Erastus Snow urged upon the Saints the necessity of observing the teachings of the servants of God, recommending them to observe the word of the Lord given to Joseph Smithnamely, let thy garments be plain, and the work of thine own hands, and let us not lust after the fashions and customs of the world. President B. Young spoke about five minutes. Benediction by Elder Geo. A. Smith. Ogden, Sept. 3, 1867. The President and company left Kaysville this morning at half past five, arriving in Ogden in time for breakfast. At ten o'clock we met in the Tabernacle, with the Ogden Saints, and with Saints who assembled from the regions around about. Elder Lorenzo Snow is on the stand. Meeting called to order by Bishop C. W. West. Singing. Prayer offered by Elder Orson Pratt. Elders T. B. H. Stenhouse, A. M. Musser, and Geo. D. Watt, each spoke a short time. Elder Orson Hyde hinted at the probability__of scarcity of bread another year. The clouds of grasshoppers that have and are passing over our valleys, are filling the earth with eggs for a great increase another year. President Young preached a short sermon. Benediction by Elder Geo. Q. Cannon. |