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Show -- ' I left Salt Late City May 0, traveling for live days by railr In company with my son Joseph, Brothers Mariineau, Benson and bother Elders We met occasionally with intelligent persons, with whom we. had pleasant conversations, disabusing tbe.minds of some who had listened to the misrepresentations 0 Ann Eliza, Mrs. Stenhousa, and others. We arrived in New York on Sunday monlng, the 25th, When we took up our abode at the Stevens House, Bowling Street, the hotel generally patronized by oui people. In the afternoon my eon and I took a walk down Broadway, and wer8 surprised to meet so few per sons and to find the streets so quiet, no one appearing to be on his way to a place of worship; indeed, there did not appear to' be any service held in the Churches we passed. On the Monday'morning quite a different scene was presented. Broadway and other streets were thronged on the eidewalks with pedestrians, while it was difficult to cross the street for omnibuses, cars and vehiclo3 of every description that wire innumerable. We went to the Office to tee Bio. Staines (who was not aware of cur arrival, having peut the Sunday in Brooklyn). He kindly assisted us in procuring our passage on the Wisconsin, which was to sail on Tuesdny, 27tb; and extended his courtesy and kindness iu taking us across the water to Brooklyn, to tee the lovely Greenwood Cemetery, a delightful resting place for the dead. The grouuds are kid out in the most exquisite taste, ornamented with every kind of plant and flowers of sweet perfume. There is a carriage service organized for the accommo iation of aud visitors. At the North entunca a carriage, with coachiaan in livery, is in attendance every fi lie day nt certain hours, to diiv jou through the different avenues. He stops occasionally to point out some monument of interest, describing to you the person, cause of deatb, etc. Many of these monuments are most costly in design, with chaste and richly carved statuary; some erected at the cost of thirty thousand dollar-- . Tablets of eculptured marble, aud monuments of the same; otherj were of granite and fome of bronze. In one of the avenues you have a splendid view of the Bay of New York, with Staten Island and New Jersey in the distance. I think the avenues through which ou can travel extend 181 mile." It is indeed a lovely spot, and seems as though it would ba uice to lie down there and rest. We were much delighted with our ride, though it needed more than one pair of ey s to see all points of interest. Felt deeply indebted 10 Bro. Staines f,r the treat. His gentlemeniy kindness and courtesy is a great comfort to the brethren and sisters who meet with him in New York. On Tuesday morning our kind friend, Bro. S., accompanied us to the vessel, introduced us to the officers, and gave us tne lat "Hod bless you" and wave of the hand as we sailed out of port at 10:30 A. M., to crcsa the bripy deep for Eogland's shores. Our passage was a favorable one, were well cired for on the vessel, having every luxury cf the teason. though unfor tunately I wa3 not xapabie of enjoying much being too eick to preseut myself at the table' after the first day. Was very thankful when we arrived in Liverpool, which wa on the 7th of June, making a of eleven dajs. I met with intelligent and agreeable ladies, the wives cf minister and men of 1usIlcs.v We had an excellent stewardess, who paid us every attention, a kind Captain, whom I never heard speak a crofs word. ' Oue 'circumstance that :: tPde( tq mar 011 r pleasure was trie Meknesa of well-drese- d lot-owne- rs ; v-ya- Bun bar (who, with Bro. French, had joined us in New York) Two days after landing in Liverpool It proved to be the small pox he was Buffering from, and that of the severest kind. I was thankful when I heard of Bro. David VISIT TO ENGLAND. ge ' his convalescence; was also pleased to have a call from him while in Leicester, for I had been particularly anxious about htrn and exercised faith and prayer In his behalf; when I heard that he was fast sinking, I could. not believe he would die. On arriving in Leictstcr, our native town, nay brother and part of his family were at the station to greet u 3. My brother and I could not recognize in each other the. same person that we had saen twenty. eight years ago. We could not speak, but wept together. Nor was ,my son recognizable, not having seen him since a boy of eight years old. My son spent two weeks visiting with his friends before going to his field of labor in the Sheffield Conference. I spent a pleasant time, with my relatives in Leicester, called upon a few old friends, though they were but few, many that I olcb knew were sleeping in their graves. I found very little disposition amongst my frienc's to investigate the truth, or take any interest in Mormoni-m- , eictpt it was to inquire about polygamy, and made that as a plea, or excuse, for not having a desire to understand our principles. Yet I realize Hiere are very few happy marriages in the world. I ?:..bNeyeP?ny are afraid to investigate lest they should be convinced, which they feel would be attended with great Sacrifice, to unite themselves with a people who are so unpopular. We were some time before we found, out where the Latter-dai for worship. Wo at o found about sixty-twof the Saints, length who met in a small house in a quiet street They met to par'ake of the Sacrament, bear their testimony, &c, but had no singing lest they should disturb their neighbors, which to mi appeared rather cold and dry. The parties who kept the house have since emigrated, with several others, from that branch. It appears to me that the work is at a low ebb in my native place, but trust, with the exertions of Brother David Dunbar, who takes the Presidency of that Conference, and his that a more lively interest will be taken in the work. I spent Ave or six weeks in Manchester, visiting my husband's sister. D met frequently with tbe Saints in Grosvenor Street, and myself much; also attended the Conference, meeting with quite a number of the brethren from Utah, and had quite a happy time. Found one dear friend in the Church with whom I erjoyeii mytelf a sitter of our respected aider Barrett. I visited occasionally with her, which was the most enjoyable time I had, my own relatives having no sympathy -with my religion and no desire to learn of its principles. Though I had every comfort and luxury, and a carriage to rido in, I felt there was no place like the homo of the Saints. (To be continued.) y S-in- ts m--- s, en-joy- td v and persevering in finishing up the building; the occasion demanded an extra dinner. Six Elders were present, and doable- - the number of women, all with open hearts to congratulate Mather Booth on carrying into effect what she had commenced with doubtful prospects; thus proving that women can accomplish "big" -- liL I. JiltiD ...... W1VU no. n th n uu aUUDAUI tuiu3 lUCaUBj as wen as men, and better sometimes, under A . conflicting circumstances. Brother Wm. Fotherlngham entertained the company with an account, of his mission to India, the strange religion of that country, the - and wife, to embrace the truth, amidst the great indifference of the people who heard his preaching. They were the chosen few. They had been raised in ease and afliuence, not accustomed to labor, but for the Gospel of Christ they thought no sacrifices too great. Sister L.B. Pratt contributed a lengthy essay. She had known the family on their first arrival In San Bernardino. California: had been a wit ness to their energy in learning to cook their food, which they had never done la their own country. She says: "I, with other sisters, taught them to cook by a campilre, and after' warns oy a stove. 1 admired their patience and perseverance; never did I bear them murmur and say, 'If I was back in my own country I could, have servants to do ray work.' When the Church was preparing to leave San Bernardino, they exerted themselvis Ho come to Utah They sold their fine dresses, cambrics and Jaces, many articles of value, to purchase a team and wagon. They bought two yoke of Texicaa cattle, frightful to look upon; with tremendous horns. They were not well broken, and Mother Booth's son was not an experienced driver, having been a Civil Engineer in his native country. The two sisters had to walk tip all the hills, and wade through deep sand in crossing the desert. I was in the' vuou waisea mi & Jate wuiujf,-,win hour - tha- nitrht.. ii: !' It Ton o " a xtv ueir luiiig KJ- 111Q to travel with ox teams, as I had been through the exodus from Nauvoo to 81 1 Lake; but to them It was strange aud new. They stood it bravely. Mother Booth had bi en educated for an Accaucher in Indiaand practised successfully In San Bernardino. We reached the settlements In Utah after one of th . . . I ... I mas numan juuiueya IL.i beings ever performed,1 and located In Beaver, where for several Mother Booth was a faithful and skilfull yeirs ticlan among her own sex. tin process of pby. time Mother Booth went to Salt Likeand tbtre continued her practice, winning the confidence of many hdies whom fiheaUended the trying scenes of childbirth. VjWho through. can say i her cireer has not beena remarkably ohe? You ' who are present know what her labors have a rauniui servant to (he nubi . .. . .... . !! .nil ,t,IU m, .Uu nmio mauagmg toe building of her ; heme, walking about tho town to collect material, and contract for work on the she had the care of her boor nfiUu building it- - i?J andday by night.: The disease of htr "itUrd was an aggravating one, causing her to be almost as helpkss noone couid bave sjrengh and patience to attend" Wr iiv: suier. eue besought the Lcrd for - o t,mi.i.- w . a . T - DEDICATION OF SISTER BOOTH'S HOUSE AT BEAVEIt. . Sister Hannah Booth's housa was dedicated Oct. 17, 1S70; it has a gcod iock foundation, with biick walls. Pres. J. R. Murdock made introductory remaiks; prayer by Elder Daniel Tyler. Picnic dinner. There scorned nothing wanting t suli the variety of appetites that feurroundd tht Uide. Tiro o who prepared the dinner thought btsUo to get retrenchment just fur that oiiCi ihcro had b,ou such faitbfu labor testowtd upou the house, the workmen AwjcHally Philip Baker) had been eg libera as-anhfan- felt .wS1 her.eartoo till the poor sufferer nd cartlea to her final mting then ti rea wbat.be bad rasw(1 through wea u. ld -- had It,, """"V prsyerlri the "w 1 M- - tenaete4" lo ftIter "Portias hppjtn fn gpofcen Tt. aM who tie Lord'i Hlimn.t. 'ITlTWfnMJ ' |