this city, and had a conversation of some two hours length with him and his wife. They both confessed their conviction of the truth of what I said, and stated that they could find no fault with our principles, for they were in accordance with the teachings of the Scriptures. The Spirit rested powerfully upon me, and I bore my testimony with such conviction that it went home to their hearts, and they both said they would see more about it, and gave me a warm invitation to visit them again. Such scenes and opportunities as these cheer me, as being the harbingers of good times."

CORRESPONDENCE.

Dear Brother,-Your favor of May 23rd came to hand on the 18th inst., and we were pleased to learn of the blessings attending your labors in the business of this season's emigration, when increased fare and scarcity of vessels combined to hinder your progress and thwart your plans. I can readily understand that you and your associates have, of necessity, been very busy, and without doubt are mutually gratified with the results that have crowned your efforts.

We regret that brother West's health was so poor, but hope, with you, that his tour on the continent will prove beneficial to him both mentally and physically.

Notwithstanding the disappointment from the Shakspeare, I presume all will arrive in very good time, for, of the two, as I have previously stated, it is much cheaper and better for the teams to wait, resting and recruiting, than for hundreds of unacclimated persons to lie idle in a sickly region.

will not be apt to cause much delay; at any rate, so far as we now know, the times of arrival are and are likely to be much more fortunate than they were last year.

Since Harding's departure on the 11th inst., without the least demonstration from any party, and only one individual to bid him good-bye, the transient persons here continue very quiet, and apparently without hope of being able to create any disturbance during the present Administration. They certainly will be unable to, if President Lincoln stands by his statement made to brother Stenhouse on the 6th instant-viz, "I will let them alone if they will let me alone." We have ever been anxious to let them alone further than preaching to them the Gospel and doing them good when they would permit us, and if they will cease interfering with us unjustly and unlawfully, as the President has promised, why of course they will have no pretext nor chance for collision during his rule.

Last Sunday, the 21st, in company with President Wells, my brother Joseph, brother J. Taylor and a few others, I visited Bountiful, and held The first company of Saints, some meetings there, returning in the even800, reached Florence on the 12th ing. There was a full attendance, and inst., and the first company of the the meetings were mutually interesttrains, Capt. J R. Murdock, was ex-ing. To-morrow, with a few of the pected there on the 19th. Capt. John M. Woolley's company, its number in travelling at the time I do not know, arrived on the 22nd, "all safe and well," and I presume the whole ten companies will be in Florence by the 1st of July. From these dates you will perceive that the passengers by the London ship, if the captain reaches New York near the time he mentions,

brethren, I purpose going to Provo to hold a two-days' meeting there on the following Saturday and Sunday.

Timely and refreshing showers on the 22nd and 24th inst, broke the spell of the unusually dry, hot weather of some time past, cleansing trees and vegetation, and we trust that we may continue to be thus blest to the maturity of the various promising crops

CORRESPONDENCE.

BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT.

Birmingham, July 24, 1863.

President Cannon.

Dear Brother, I expected, ere this, to have been able to report the condition of this entire District, but circumstances have prevented. However, I can truly say that I enjoy myself in laboring among the Saints in this Conference, the majority of whom are just as good as they know how to be; their works testify to the fact that they are on hand to do as they are told by the servants of God to the utmost of their ability. I have never labored with or among brethren in these lands who were more willing or better qualified to preach the Gospel of the Son of God than are the Elders of the Birmingham Conference, and I confess that I love them just as well as I do the brethren of the Manchester District, and I feel love for both and for all the faithful is increasing.

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I have visited brother Pixton and the Saints in and about Coventry, and find them enjoying the spirit of the Latter-day Work, and doing their best for its progress. To-morrow, brother J. K. Whitney and I go to Redditch, where we expect to meet brothers Pixton and Sprague. On Sunday, we hold a District meeting at Stratford-onAvon or somewhere in that neighborhood. I have been desirous of visiting the Saints in the Staffordshire Conference, and it is my intention to go there next week, and I trust that I shall find brothers Taylor and Free alive and doing well.

Brother C. S. Kimball is one with me; he is laboring among the Saints, and will, I have no doubt, be a blessing to thousands in these lands.

We held a Priesthood meeting in the
Farm-street Chapel, where we enjoyed
ourselves and made such arrangements
and alterations as we thought best for
Our Con-
the progress of the Work.
ference, which was held in Oxford-
street Chapel, on the 1st, as you are
aware, was crowded with Saints and
The counsel contained in
strangers.
your sermons, and the remarks made
by brother Shearman and others were of
such a nature that they went home to
the hearts of all honest listeners, and
produced that joyous feeling that was
so unmistakeably read in the counte-
nances of nearly all present, and have
produced and will continue to produce
good results.

con

The teachings which we are
tinually receiving through the Star and
Journal are appreciated by many in
this District; when you receive our
monthly report I have no doubt you
will have ocular proof that Tithing is
a principle we not only believe in but
practice.

I am glad to learn that many of the
Elders who were appointed on missions
to this country at the last April Con-
ference, held in Great Salt Lake City,
have arrived in good health and spirits;
God bless them in their efforts to
Accept my
build up his kingdom.
thanks for the assistance you have
sent us.

may

Brothers Kimball and Whit

God

ney join in kind regards to you and all
associated with you in the office.
bless you and all who are endeavoring
to do good, is the prayer of your fellow
laborer and brother in the Gospe',
J. M. KAY.

Dear Brother, -Knowing your ever anxious desire to learn of the condition and progress of the Work in the different portions of the country over which you preside, I thought perhaps a few lines from this district might not be amiss.

On the 18th of March I was appointed by you to preside over the District comprising the Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and Lincolnshire Conferences, which considerably enlarged my field and increased my labors. I felt at the time that my labors were more than I had strength to perform,

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the Priesthood in this District are one with me in trying to carry out your instructions in building up the kingdom of God. Our preaching is principally in the streets and lanes, and, as a general thing, we have good congregations and good attention; the spirit of in

but, on a moment's reflection, I knew it was the will of my heavenly Father through his servant, and I asked Him to increase my bodily health and strength in proportion to my labors, and I can say of a truth that the desire of my heart in this thing has been fully realized, for since that time I have en-vestigation is daily increasing with the joyed better health than for the last four years, for which blessing I truly feel thankful to my heavenly Father.

Since my appointment I have visited and held a Conference in the four different Conferences comprised in my district, and I find that the Saints, with but very few exceptions, are striving to live their religion and are enjoying and rejoicing in the spirit of the Gospel. The Saints here, as in other places, are of the poorer class of the people, and through the depression of trade many are in straitened circumstances; yet they are full of faith and good works, and look forward with joyful anticipa tion to the day of their deliverance from these lands of wickedness and oppression; for, notwithstanding the un'avorable circumstances by which they are surrounded, they feel confident that they will yet be gathered with the Saints. When I see such a living and abiding hope, with such a feeling of assurance that it will yet be realized, I cannot but think that those Saints have taken the admonition of the Apostle, that they have contended for and obtained a goodly portion of that faith which was once delivered to the Saints, and I feel to say, the Lord bless them and increase their faith until every righteous desire of their hearts shall be fully realized.

This year's emigration has considerably lessened our numbers in this Conference; eighty have bid adieu to friends and relatives and the land of their nativity, and are wending their way to the home of the Saints in the far distant west. Elder P. P. Pratt is here, and is now making his first visit round the Conference: he is in good health and spirits. The brethren of

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people; the signs of the times are awakening in many the spirit of inquiry, and some who have been bitter oppo-ers are beginning to stop and think, for thoy see that many things which have been told them by the Saints in years passed are actually taking place, and the spirit of prejudice, that has long held possession of their minds, is beginning to give place to reflection and reason.

Ever praying the Lord to bless all your efforts to build up his kingdom, I am your brother in the Gospel.

J. D. CHASE.

SCOTLAND.

GLASGOW CONFERENCE.

Glasgow, July 13, 1863.

President Cannon.

Dear Brother, I arrived in Glasgow in good health and spirits, and found things moving on all right. It was my intention to have written you before this time, but have been kept busy. I have travelled through the west district of the Conference in company with brother Hood, and have enjoyed myself much. The Saints feel well and are striving to do the best they can under present circumstances. My health has been good, and the weather being favorable I have derived much benefit from my short tour. I felt sorry_and surprised to see by the Star that Thomas was gone. I expect to receive particulars from home shortly. Give my love to all the brethren in the office.

With earnest prayers for your prosperity, I am, your brother in the truth,

MATTHEW LYON.

THE Original Sabbath in England, in the year 950, commenced on Saturday at three P.M., and lasted till daybreak on Monday, In the reign of James I, 1806, a fine of one shilling was imposed, by an Act of Parliament, on every person absent from church on Sunday

SUMMARY OF NEWS.

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SUMMARY OF NEWS.

ENGLAND.-Earl Russell has declined to receive a deputation from the recent Polish demonstration in St. James's Hall. It is said that this refusal has excited great indignation amongst the committee, many of whom are working men, who consider it as an act of discourtesy, and a general meeting has been convened to consider what course it will be best to pursue under the circumstances. It is still uncertain what policy England will adopt with reference to Poland and Russia, but she inclines, at present, to a unity of action with France and Austria.

RUSSIA.So far as journals and official agency can avail, it is stated that every possible means is being employed at St. Petersburg to prepare the people for a pending war, and to rouse the national feelings to the highest pitch of excitement. The official journals of Russia continue to publish lists of addresses from the provincial towns to the Emperor, promising their support to the Government in its attempts to suppress the Polish insurrection.

POLAND. The insurrection continues to gain ground. The Russians have been defeated in several engagements.

GERMANY AND DENMARK.-The Schleswig-Holstein question has assumed a very serious aspect. No one seems to doubt that Germany will now attempt to carry out her threat of an "armed execution" in Holstein. This must inevitably result in war, unless the great Powers of Europe interfere to prevent it, which it is more than likely they will be unable to do.

AMERICA. The terrific riots which commenced in New York on the 17th ult. continued with unabated fury for several days, during which time many most revolting and horrible outrages were committed by the infuriated populace. Men, women and children joined indiscriminately in the melee. It is estimated

that at least one hundred and fifty negroes have fallen victims to the rage of the populace, who regard them as the origin of the war and, consequently, of the conscription. It is also stated that between two and three hundred whites,— males and females, rioters, soldiers and police,-have been killed or seriously wounded, besider many minor injuries. On the 17th ult. the riot subsided, in consequence of the circulation of the report that the Government had decided to abandon the conscription in New York; but at last advices the Administration had decided to enforce it and were pouring troops into the city. The Park on Broadway was lined with heavy artillery sent up from Harper's Ferry, and a conflict between the Federal and civil authorities was imminent, as Governor Seymour declared the draft to be unconstitutional. Thus are the inhabitants of New York beginning to experience the horrors of which they were warned some thirty years ago. General Dix has been appointed to the command of the department of the East. General Morgan has seized Jackson, Ohio; he is reported to be hemmed in by the Federals. Banks officially reports the unconditional surrender of Port Hudson on the 8th ult. Unofficial advices state that the garrison of Port Hudson numbered 17,000, with 35 field-pieces, 25 siege guns and 10,000 stand of arms. Vallandigham had arrived at Niagara Falls, and has issued an address accepting the nomination for Governorship. says, "The people in all the Southern States through which I have passed are unanimous in the defence of their cause. General Lee is reported to be pushing rapidly to Culpepper. The army of the Potomac is at Berlin, Maryland. An attack was made on Charleston by the Federal Monitors on the 10th of July. The whole of Morris Island, with the exception of Fort Wagner, was said to be in the possession of the Northerners. The siege of Fort Wagner was progressing when the latest despatch left. General Grant had finished the paroling of the Confederate garrison at Vicksburgh, which proved to have been 31,000 strong. All persons in the South refusing to take up arms are to be sent out of the Confederacy.

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HARRIET A. McLaughlin, of Chicago, Illinois, asks for a divorce from Henry A., her husband. She is only eleven years old, and had been married but a single month.

A MAN who has some "music in his soul," says that the most cheerful and soothing of all fire melodies are the blended tones of a cricket, a tea-kettle, a loving wife, and the crowing of a baby.

AN Irishman (of course) who had blistered his fingers by endeavoring to draw on a pair of new boots, exclaimed-" By St. Patrick! I believe I shall never get them on until I ware thim a day or two."

ADDRESSES.

Edwin Tuffs, care of John Livermore, High Street, Maldon, Essex.

Joseph Machin, care of John Cunliffe, Finger-post, St. Helens, Lancashire.

DIED:

At Bountiful, Davis county, U. T., on 25th April, Eliza Stratford, wife of Henry Rampton, late ef Maldon, Essex, England, aged 25 years.

At Richmond, Cache county, U. T., on 24th April, Sarah R. Ash, aged 66 years 1 month 21 days, formerly of Birmingham, England.

In North Ogden, U. ., on 17th April, Robert Montgomery, sen., aged 62 years 5 months.

At Big Cottonwcod. G. 8. L. county, on 28th April, Mary Jane, daughter of Henry and Ann Bawden, aged 2 years 6 months and 6 days.

Killed by the Indians, near Brigham city, U. T., on 8th May, William Thorp, late of England, aged 48 years 8 months and 20 days.

ERRATUM.-In Star No. 31, in the notice of “ Arrivals," for City of Cork read City of Manchester.

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