Show 6 arrollo ittie title lire tire for the deseret evening news hews FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS TO THE ALPS by our foreign correspondent I t FRANCE fully aware that I 1 have been rather dilatory in the continuation of the series of my traveling sketches sketched I 1 neyr n believe myself entitled to ine the kind forbearance of the indulgent reader as in the present instance the traveling elder goes before the journalist that seafaring is one of the many vocations of life which I 1 am not fit for I 1 found out on my crossing the channel from new haven to dieppe in france during a stormy night when I 1 joined in the general misery of the seasick sea sick siek ness with all the energy of a first visitor at sea being all bagain rig hagain however at the moment of ial Jai landing iding I 1 beheld france this maelstrom of european politics this constant perplexity of statesmanship this country of an ever craving and never except with a strong bridle steady going people for whom there la is no other appropriate motto on their escutcheon but the words what next neit la belle france is more than a mere poetic phrase it is a truth demonstrated by the hills vales villages and beautiful scenery all around you but the moral social and political leal leai state of the nation presents another picture which explains to the observer the cause of the everlasting fermentation of the french for morality for instance in the intercourse between the sexes in in france stands very low and verc verl crimes of that kind there have ave even lost that stigma with which elsewhere a certain regard for public reputation has branded them their social life is the best beat characterized by a remark of the old napoleon when he said the misfortune of france is that it has bas no mothers the only sure and true foundation of a nations prosperity purity and the stability of its institutions is the solidity of family life consisting in the everlasting principles of truth honesty integrity industry and affection where these are wanting either wholly or in lri part where the caad or public house robs the home of its rightful share of attention where patriotism has degenerated to the idolatry of glory I 1 where it is fearful to tell women are considered foolish when they become mothers more than twice or three times and no frenchman will trill contradict thal that there no revolution will bring liberty and freedom will not grow out of barricades nor hor can ban they accuse any despots of their tyranny the people themselves stand guilty before the heavens and the world dark as this side of french nationality may mav appear being reason more than sufficient why the gospel of the latter day work has not made much impression there there are some points of light in the character of that people pie which are worthy of imitation aven oven among the lords people in the valleys of the mountains go to any of the public promenades of paris for instance where the finest flower beds are laid out in the green grass where nice chairs are standing all around the paths for the public to use them at pleasure without any protection or guard whatever although everywhere open and approachable proa chable notice the courtesy and consideration with which the very stranger at every occasion treats you there is nothing rude or vulgar to be seen in the liveliest streets from morning till night to disturb the harmany harra jony of the bonton bon ton when the present 14 arbiter of europe the emperor napoleon III lii found his influence waning he felt the necessity of discovering something new now to divert the too inquisitive growing attention of the nation to his administrative movements and faithful to the principle of the oli old old oid roman emperors his prototypes et he took the wind out of the sails of the too slow going city fathers of vienna and got up the grand exposition having cajoled into and then abandoned maximilian in mexico which was to speak in the language of talleyrand worse than a crime being a mistake and hating having been taken by surprise in germany by bismarck he succeeded in striking oil this time and did it handsomely for this exposition was a grand affair and has been of great influence in the commercial and industrial relations of the world ingathering Inga in gathering therin around him almost all the crowned crowned heads of the civilized world at one time on that occasion the emperor diffused a lustre over his whole dynasty which it was calculated should recompense the french for any faults they might find with his government but the career of that extraordinary man is not yet over and every moment may develop some new and unexpected move by which hewell he will endeavor to keep himself above water and identify himself once more with the Interest interests of france and the great powers if he does not succeed his downfall will be the beginning of a general bankruptcy of the kingdoms in europe for which they have been ripe these many years I 1 left paris that great laboratory of revolutions on E beautiful afternoon being hurried along toward the end of that journey bourney Our ney that has furnished me with the material for those sketches which I 1 have sent like friendly greetings from time to time to my dear mountain home after having left dijon we ascended the jura mountains on a railroad which traversing such steep places as it does must be considered a masterpiece of architecture and when we descended again on the other side we approached neuchatel Neu chatel in switzerland and from beyond the lake the alps of the berner overland greeted me alighting at neuchatel Neu chatel my duties as missionary in switzerland commenced and my task as writer of traveling sketches is thus far finished maythene may these few articles have been read by my friends at home with as kind feelings toward me who am far anayas I 1 always have for those with whom I 1 long to be again as soon as the lord will permit me kaal KARL G MAESER i ST laller lalier april 2 1868 eagleville EVILLE iron co april 20 68 editor deseret news dear sir during the past winter and spring I 1 have traveled to salt lake city through portions of sanpete San pete and through the most of beaver and iron counties during this travel I 1 have been a close observer of the condition and quality of the stock of the country that I 1 have seen I 1 think their general beneral appearance as to quality and keep is far from being creditable to us as a people if men are responsible for the proper care and use of that portion of the animal creation which is cons considered dered their property then we as a people wll wil I 1 fe rear fear ar have much to answer for in th this wa s r respect es P e ct but it is of the sheep that I 1 will more particularly speak in this range of travel but two flocks of sheep have come under my notice that could possibly be considered in far fair condition while there was abundant evidence of the following catalogue of evils entailed upon every other fidek flock viz confinement at night in small email filthy corrals without any efficient cli cil nt protection from storms diseased with colds and the scab more or less naked from the loss of wool wooi and ever every esery y indication of starvation and neglect if the general condition gondi dondi tion of sheep the past past pasi iv winter luter is a fair sample of their yearly appearance at similar seasons of the year since their first introduction into this territory our losses in the aggregate in this useful animal have been immense both humanity and financial prosperity call loudly fo for fon a reformation on 04 our abundant ranges sheep sheen can bewell and cheaply kept during the summer but no adequate provision ap peard peart to be made by the owners for their proper shelter and feeding through the season of cold and storms in consequence the benefits of excellent summer pasturage is wasted away and the results in the spring are often but little increase in numbers a very small product of wool of inferior quality cayll paying no profit on c capital a ital itai invested d or ev even e n the expenses 0 of f t their air stinted keep I 1 have had but little personal experience enee ence in the raising and keeping of sheep and would be much pleased to read in detail the system pursued by mentho men who are uniformly successful in this branch of business I 1 will however venture a few suggestions that in the fall the large bocks flocks of settlements he divided by each taking care of his own during the winter inthe if the owner has more than he can shelter and feed well dispose of a part to his neighbor who has none and wishes to buy each owner of sheep should put up lelent sufficient hay to feed them about five months unless he has some peculiar advantage for far winter range in case of limited amount of hay an excellent substitute may be raised by sowing on good land about two bushels of corn to the acre carrots potatoes or turnips are re excellent roots to help keep sheep un in fine condition fed daily through the winter and spring A little grain to the weaker ones would also help to bring them out in the spring shelter that will positively keep sheep dry during all weather is essential to the greatest success it would be still better if the sheds were pro aided with racks in which to feed hay hily c corn orn fodder etc and with troughs for roots and grain especial attention should be paid to not having the lambs dropped aped until all danger of their perishing with cold has passed 1 I J think that these simple remedies for the the present system ilgen if generally applied would greatly increase the quantity and quality of wool and mutton to our great benefit as a peo pid and especially to the sheep owners t themselves hern selves I 1 have now written more than I 1 designed at first on this subject as I 1 merely ily wished to call attention to it it is not theory that the people want but practical results worked out by men of long experience in the keeping of sheep in these mountains if there are men who have succeeded in keeping flocks in good condition on the range dor nor for tor years in succession 1 I in common with many others would like to know how it is done if some have succeeded edby by sheltering and feeding well in the winter it ifould would do others good to 1 know how they have done it hoping that there will soon be a 4 marked improvement in taking care of the timid and useful sheep I 1 remain respectfully yours J A LITTLE SALT LAKE CITY may 6 68 editor E evening news since I 1 wrote you last I 1 have seen an individual who has been creating havoc in the ranks of our enemies the grasshoppers I 1 will give you his plan of operations for your numerous readers in case any of them should choose to adopt it in preference to allowing the ironclads Iron to devour them root and branch without an attempt at self defense the first law of nature he attaches a horse to a pair of wheels and fastens to the a axle x e such an amount of brush as will sweep about 12 feet of terra firma as a besom of destruction he tells me that in this manner he can easily render harmless ten acres in a day blore more power to his elbow he says they are somewhat difficult io to kill that hall hail has no effect upon them but that his besom tears off their latter ends and somewhat interferes with their digestive apparatus yours truly VIATOR 1 BOUNTIFUL may 6 6 1868 editor deseret alews oa on tuesday afternoon april 28 and on yesterday afternoon may 5 some few of the leading elders of the ward with the majority of the female members thereof met in the tabernacle to carry out th teachings digs of the prest presidency dehei denci in organic org aniz ing log a female relief belief society iu in this thia avace pace addresses appropriate to the occasion were delivered by bishop john stoker and his counselors and elders A call P G sessions H and israel barlow each speaker exhibited an earnestness of spirit spirl and tand manifested a fervent desire for the successful operation of the F E R S that was every way worthy of the serious consideration of all mrs elizabeth barlow was appointed of the society with mrs lucina sessions and mrs airs mary jane crosby as her counselors mrs rhoda perkins and mrs airs catherine perkins were appointed visitors in number one district mrs cordelia cordella M barlow mrs samantha willey mrs airs harriet stoker and mrs sarah coltrin visitors in the second district and mrs sylvia P clark dark and mrs susan grant visitors in the third district mrs mary carter was appointed treasurer and mrs cordella cordelia carter secretary of the society it is expected that much 9 good will follow the organization of this society in bountiful all seem determined to go ahead to do their best in administering to the wants of the poor in promoting union and happiness among the saints and last not least in adorn adorning in g themselves with the work of their own hands and thus discountenancing those fashions which are imported and ridiculous and wholly unbecoming to saints of god As you may be aware the crops in general look well having been greatly refreshed by the recent abundant rains yet here and there those destructive little pests the grasshoppers are destroying the labors of the husbandman he however is is not discouraged but the spirit prevails that if one crop is destroyed another shall be put in this being the determination it is only reasonable to suppose that success will crown their efforts and a good harvest will be their reward yours truly WM Tn THURGOOD SALT lare LAKE CITY may ath 1868 editor evening news having returned yesterday from weber county where I 1 spent a couple of weeks visiting common schools I 1 gladly pen a few items SCHOOL HOUSES the old oid school houses are mostly log buildings and are constructed in the most primitive style the scarcity of glass in some of the districts rendered it unnecessary for us to dwell extensively on ventilation the recently constructed ted houses are generally creditable those of Raw lawsons sons thompsons Thomp sons and Hammon hammonds dis dys districts are constructed of rock and would be considered very neat and highly creditable in any country it struck us forcibly that a good od central school house in ogden 03 city ity is much needed where advanced pupils throughout the county could have the advantage of an acquaintance with ithe the higher branches this oughtie made a high school and furnished with charts maps t globes and all other needful and 24 useful useful school apparatus we generally consider that the mechanic needs his tools and the more complete his kit the better article he will be able to td turn out the teacher is not an exception to this rule all the schools visited were innocent of charts and maps COUNTY superintendent in visiting the trustees and schools I 1 had the pleasure of being associated with ith bro wm win W burton county superintendent who has hag been for the last seren years a professional school teacher having taught in ogden and in other districts of weber and davis counties where he has been generally appreciated as a thorough and efficient teacher some of his pupils are now teaching who still lean upon him for assistance which he takes pleasure in n bestowing sustained as he ho is by pres farr and bishop west the educational cat ional lonal interests of the county are in good hands SCHOOL TEACHERS the school teachers are mostly males the schools being primary we examined but few classes in geography or grammar the school which bore the best examination was taught by a young lady teachers generally expressed the themselves determined to prosecute their studies and further qualify themselves for usefulness in their vocations directions TO TEACHERS faulty pronunciation is bad and especially ally in the school room some teachers are not sufficiently critical but allow themselves to mispronounce mis pronounce mo 1110 no syllables and ahe |