Salt Lake City, U. T.
October 3. 1873.
Prest. A. Carrington,
42. Islington, Liverpool.
Dear Bro:-- Since my last of Sept. 19. I feel truly thankful to be able to say my health is quite recovered.
As Conference draws nigh the brethren keep dropping in upon us, and the D. A. & M. Society's Annual Fair which opened yesterday has doubtless brought many in a little sooner than they otherwise would. The Fair is a very creditable exhibition, and is tolerably well attended. We cannot quite determine what it will be before it closes, as, the brethren are rather slow in bringing in their specimens, and many things will doubtless be added to the Exhibition before it closes, which will not be until the evening of the 7th inst.
Work on the Temple progresses finely, and is very satisfactory. We are increasing the number of hands on the quarry, and getting all the Stone Cutters we can to work on the block. The financial crisis east has not affected us to any serous extent. Hussey's 1st National Bank has suspended, beyond that there is no visible sign of any disturbance in the money market although all the business men have been complaining for some time of a lack of currency.
Work on the U. S. Railroad still progresses, although somewhat slowly. We have all, or nearly all the iron on hand necessary to carry us to Provo, and we expect to reach there about the end of this month, or early in November.
Zion's Savings Bank & Trust Co. opened for business on Thursday. This Institution is a Cooperative one, and we think it is likely to meet with favor. The interest allowed is at the rate of ten per cent. per annum. compounded semi-annually. It will be found of considerable advantage to those who wish to save money for the emigration of their friends, as the interest is large, and sums as low as $1.00 will be received, which if continually added to will soon reach a considerable amount and the depositors hardly miss the money. We expect in time to have branches of this Bank all over the Territory, and perhaps extend it into Europe, so that the Saints there may also have the advantage of a higher rate of interest. One important lesson is taught us by the late financial panic, and that is to husband our own resources, and to avoid, as much as possible all entangling alliances. Although the lesson has cost us nothing yet it is none the less important.
The Theatre re-opened on the 1st under the new proprietor-ship. It is undergoing extensive improvements and already shews a very superior appearance, and, considering the dulness of the times it is well attended.
The U. N. Railroad is being pushed northwards. and the Weber and Box Elder Counties are at work making connection with Ogden independent of the Central Pacific.
The Street Railroad is completed about half way to the Warm Springs Bath House. It is intended to connect with the track on South Temple Street, in a straight line from the Bath House along 2nd West St. (the street east of Union Square) It will doubtless prove a great convenience to our citizens generally. and will certainly be an advantage to invalids, who require the baths.
The business of the Gas works is steadily increasing. Between 70 and 100 Street Lamps are already lighted with gas, and others are in process of erection.
You have labored long assiduously in charge of the European Mission, and we think it right and proper that you should have a rest, and therefore deem it advisable to release you for a time. The emigration business of this year will have closed by the time this reaches you, so that we trust you will be able to start before severe weather sets in. You can appoint Elder Lester J. Herrick to take temporary charge of the mission until your successor shall arrive. We think of sending Elder Joseph F. Smith to succeed you but we wish him to attend the Legislature this winter before he starts.
My son John W. has been instructed to return when you do should his business be concluded. Any assistance you can render him in any way that will facilitate his business and expedite his return, we would be thankful for.
We would like you very much to take Bro. Birch and pay a visit to Bradford, in Yorkshire, to obtain all the information you can relative to the manufacture of the Angora Wool. Two gentlemen (Whose Autograph card is herewith enclosed) called on me to-day. They had visited the Fair and other objects of interest and appeared pleased with their visit. They informed me that their brother Mr. Charles Stead is managing partner of the firm of Sir Titus Salt, Bart, Sons & Co. Saltaire, Bradford, Yorkshire. where they manufacture the Alpacca. or Mohaire-- and require the same, or very similar machinery as we would for the Angora. They intimate however that it is by no means certain that they would be willing to shew you every particular relating to the system of operation. Your own ingenuity however, will enable you to pick up items, and if you discover where the machinery is made, that will be of considerable importance The card sent is the address of those gentlemen in Liverpool.
Praying for your continued prosperity
I remain, Your Bro. in the Gospel
Brigham Young