G. S. L. City Feby. 2 1857. Editor of the Western Standard Dear brother, After so much of a hard and snowy winter, un- equalled since we settled in these mountains, the past few days of sunny weather almost make us believe Spring has commenced; over 8 feet of snow has fallen this winter in our city. The snow has been 2 & 3 feet deep in our streets during the month of January; Northward it has been deeper: In Utah valley South there has ...

at the public works finished an anchor weighing 330 lbs for his boat. The Bishops of the various Wards are making their calculations to finish off the Canal this Spring, so that the waters of the Big Cottonwood can be used on our farming land and in the city. The reformation is progressing throughout this city and Territory with great interest; President Young has given much valuable information during the winter to both the Elders and people. The Spirit and ...

Tabernacle. He addressed the people for about one hour and a half with the power of God and his discourse was very instructive, and edifying, and the people deeply felt the force of his teachings upon practical religion, honoring God, bringing ourselves in subjection to the law of God, & rightly prizing the blessings which he bestows upon us. The loss man will meet with by committing sin, breaking his covenants and disobeying his Heavenly Father. He was followed by Presidents H ...

Wm. R. Prince's catalogue of Strawberries, that the black prince such as was sent me was classed among the rejected lot, and that kind especially pointed out as unproductive, yet I shall take care of them and see what they will produce. I would like very much to obtain some of Hovey's seedlings as they are counted first class fruit, or any other good kinds. We would also like to obtain some Indigo & madder seed, from some of our california friends, if it can be obtained, as we would like to make a trial of ...