We would like to have some of our Eastern friends forward us a few
of the tubers of the chinese Potatoe as advertized by Wm. R. Prince & Co[mpan]y.
as we would like to make a trial of it in this Territory, we would
also wish our friends who are emigrating to this Territory to still bear
in mind, the propriety of bringing with them or forwarding as they
may have opportunity any choice fruit seeds, cuttings, roots &c. that will be
a benefit to the Territory. We would like to obtain some of Hoveys seedling
strawberries or any other good kinds Lawton's Huckberry, Calamba & Isabella Grapes,
Indigo or madder or cotton seeds, and seed from the chinese sugar cane or
Millet. Hon. J. M. Bernhisel has blessed us from time to time with seeds
and grain from the Patent office, some of which I think will prove quite a
benefit to us for which we feel to return him our thanks.

The Reformation is progressing thoughout this city and Territory with
great interest. President Young has given much valuable information and
teaching to the Quorums and people, although he has not been able to attend
the meeting at the Tabernacle since the burial of President J. M. Grant on
the 4th. Decem. Ulto. until last Sunday the 1st inst. He with his
counsellors H. C. Kimball & D. H. Wells all appeared in the stand, the Tabernacle
was crowded to overflowing as has been the case nearly all Winter and
hundreds have to leave who cannot get into the house, the appearance
of Prest. Young in the Tabernacle after an absence of two months created
a sensation throughout the vast assembly, he addressed the people for about
one hour and a half, his discourse was very interesting and edifying to the
people, he was clothed with the spirit and power of God and the hearts
of the people were open to receive his words which were quick & powerful.
He was followed by Presidents Kimball and Wells, all of the discourses will
appear in the News. President Kimball has spoken to the people for
several Sabbaths previous upon several subjects in great plainness presenting

the parable of the vineyard, the vine &c., to illustrate his ideas, his teachings have been of much benefit to the Saints. The Twelve who were here, have gone forward with the missionaries through every ward in the city, teaching the Elders and the people, meeting with the various Quorums of the church, we have attended a meeting of some kind almost every evening for three months. The people are rising up en masse and trying to live their religion, by confessing and forsaking their sins, and preparing for the waters of Baptism, the spirit and power of God is manifest in Zion. The word of the Lord through his servants who are clothed with the power of God and the fire of the Holy Ghost causes the sinner to humble and fearfulness to surprize the hypocrite, and the people universally feel like putting away sin and iniquity of every kind. all places of worship both in the city and country are crowded to excess. The people are beginning more to feel the importance of living their religion, magnifying their calling and building up the kingdom of God. Their has been four of the quorum of the Twelve in this city during the sitting of the Legislature viz. O Hyde, L. Snow, F. D. Richards & myself. Elder Hyde has now gone South on a mission through the city and brother Snow is mostly confined to Box Elder. Elder Richards & myself remain in this city at present. we expect Elders A. Lyman & C. C. Rich will be with us this Spring.

yours truly, W. Woodruff