New York daily tribune no. 3790

              UTAH. 
We have received The Deseret News to April 30, six weeks later than our previous advices. 
The opening of the General Conference was celebrated on the 6th of April with great parade. The News says: 
There could not have dawned a more lovely day, or have been more satisfactory to Saints or Angels. The distant vallies sent forth their inhabitants, this valley swarmed forth its thousands, and a more glorious sight has not been seen for generations than at Great Salt Lake City this day. 
The Deseret National Flag was unfurled to the breeze. The Nauvoo Brass Band, Capt. Ballo's Band, and the Mili- tary Band, enlivened the air with their sweetest strains. The Silver Greys made a venerable appearance, and the minute men, true to their duty, were at their posts at an early hour. The Police, under the efficient management of Capt. Hardy, were at their posts at the time appointed; and the countenances of the Saints were as glad and cheerful as though each had been favored with the visitation of an Angel. So opened the General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in G. S L. City; which was called to order in the Tabernacle by President Young, at 10 A. M. 
Present of the First Presidency, Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, and Willard Richards. 
Presiding Patriarch, John Smith. 
Of the quorum of the Twelve, O. Hyde, P. P. Pratt, John Taylor, W. Woodruff, E. T. Benson, G. A. Smith, A. Lyman, C. C. Rich, L. Snow, E. Snow, and Franklin D. Richards. 
Of the Presidents of the Seventies, J. Young, L. W. Hancock, Z. Pulsipher, H. Herriman, B. L. Clapp, A. P. Rockwood, and J. M. Grant 
Presidency of the High Priests' quorum, John Young, R. Cahoon, and G. B. Wallace. 
President of the Stake, David Fullmer. 
High Council of Zion ; Presidency of the Elder's quorum Presiding Bishop, Edward Hunter 
Clerk of Conference, Thos. Bullock, Reporter, G. D. Watt. 
Prest. Young made a few introductory remarks to the Saints; said that in a few years "we may have a place sufficiently large to accommodate the Saints; although, 23 years ago, the Church was organized with only six mem- bers.'' 
Choir sung "On mountain tops in latter days" &c. 
Prayer by John Taylor. Choir sung "Come all ye sons of Zion" &c. 
The "order of the day" was next read by the Clerk. 
Prest. Young rejoiced on opening the Conference under such favorable auspices. 
The procession then formed at the vestry door in the following order: 
1st. Martial Music, colors. 
2d. Nauvoo Brass Band, colors. 
3d. Ballo's Band, colors. 
4th. Capt. Pettegrew, with relief guards. 
5th. Singers. 
6th. First President and Counsellors, and aged Patriarch. 
7th. The Twelve Apostles, First Presidency of the Seventies, and President and Counsellors of the Elders' quorum 
8th. President of the High Priests' quorum and Counsellors, in con-nection with the President of the State, and the High Council. 
9th. Presiding Bishop with his Council, and the Presidents of the lesser priesthood and their Council. 
10th. Architects and workmen selected for the day, with banner re-presenting "Zion's Workmen." 
11th. Capt. Merril with relief guard in uniform. 
The procession then marched through the line of guards ; to the south east corner of the Temple ground, the singers taking their position in the center, the Nauvoo Brass Band on the east bank, Capt. Ballo's Band on the west bank, and the Martial Band on the mound south west. Capt. Pette-grew, Hardy and Merril, with their commands, occupying the front of the bank (which was sixteen feet deep,) and moving from corner to corner with the laying of the seve-ral stones prevented an undue rush of the people whioh might, by an excavation, have endangered the lives of many, when Presidents Young, Kimball and Richards, with Patriarch John Smith, proceeded to lay the south east corner stone, and ascended the top thereof, when the choir sung a song. 
Addresses were made by several of the leading Saints, after which the usual business was transacted. 
Elder Orson Hyde rose and brought before the Confer-ence the officers of the Church, and presented Brigham Young as the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, also our Prophet, Seer, and Revelator; and our leader in Israel, who was unanimously sustained ; and also Heber C. Kimball as First Counsellor, and Wil-lard Richards as Second Counsellor, also Historian and General Church Recorder. 
John Smith was sustained as the Patriarch to the whole church. 
Orson Hyde was sustained as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and P. P. Pratt, O. Pratt, W. Wood-ruff, J. Taylor, G. A. Smith, A. Lyman, E. T. Benson, C. C. Rich, L, Snow, E. Snow, and F. D. Richards were severally sustained as members of said Quorum. 
The Ninth General Epistle of fhe Presidency of tha Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, from Great Salt Lake Valley, to the Saints scattered abroad throughout the earth, contains the following statements 
While the movements of the heavens and the earth, and all things connected therewith, betoken the speedy fulfil-ment of the visions and revelations, and prophecies con-cerning the Latter Days, preparatory to the second coming of the Son of Man, we rejoice that the God of Abraham has prepared a hiding place for his people, and the valleys of the everlasting hills, where we have been permitted, for a few vears, to dwell in safety, far removed from the fire and blood that has been poured out upon the saints in former years, by those who feared not God, neither regarded man. 
The saints have heen prospered exceedingly in the valley, and the abundance that has been poured out upon them, even till they had no room to receive, has been made the occasion of sloth and wastefulness, insomuch that there will be a greater scarcity of flour before harvest, than has been for years previous. With these things the Lord is not well pleased, and unless such repent speedily, they will find famine instead of plenty in their habitations. 
Domestic manufactures are improving, but not so fast as is desirable. Saw and grain mills have increased rapidly in the various settlements, but they cannot keep pace with the demand for flour, and especially for lumber. The tan-neries are gradually improving, and considerable leather has been produced. Our nail factories progress slowly. A manufactory of combs has commenced. The fine comb, from our mountain mahogany, bids fair to supersede the necessity of ivory. Manufacturers of all kinds are wanted more extensively and labor-saving machinery, particularly for the husbandman,, so that the farmers can raise the grain, and every mechanic work at his own trade. 
The prospect is flattering that many of these evils may soon be remedied, by a supply of iron ware, in its various forms, from Iron county. One brief blast of the furnace, produced twenty-five hundred of excellent pig iron, when the blast ceased for want of coal. The snow having been unusually deep on tbe mountains the past winter, has pre-vented bringing wood and coal from the kanyous. An ex-cellent pair of handirons was exhibited at Conference, as the first fruits of the iron foundry. 
The large addition to fhe Lord's Store House is completed, and store houses generally in fhe various settlements. Much valuable machinery has been added to the Temple shop. The extensive blacksmith, joiners and machine shop are on the Temple block, where all the labor of tha Temple is to be performed, within the walls, the stone work of which is about one-fourth completed. The Social Hall was so far completed as to be occupied by social par-ties, and for dramatic entertainment the past winter. It was dedicated January 1st. 
Our sugar apparatus arrived too late for use last fall, a portion of it is now attached to the water works of the public machine shop, and is engaged in making molasses. Experiments have proved that the saccharine matter of the beet is superior in the valley ; and we have the apparatus and means to make the various sweets from molasses to refined sugar, and the factory will be located on Big Kan- yon Creek, ready for use, next fall. 
January 21, the Legislature arose from an arduous ses-sion of forty days ; and were cheered with a social and happy entertainment by the Governor, the same evening. The laws of the country are generally observed, and our Courts are seldom troubled with a law suit. Travelers oc-casionally quarrel with each other, and require a legal set-tlement ; otherwise our Courts are nearly useless, there being no occasion to use them. The Indians have preserved their peaceful relations with each other, and the citizens generally. No serious or lasting outbreaks have occurred the past season, and a disposition for peace, and raising bread is increasing 
The last accounts from the Elders who went out last fall, was their arrival at St. Louis, in 60 days from their depar-ture. Those bound for China, Hindostan, Australia, and the Western Islands, left on the 20th of October, and at our latest dates, nearly all had shipped from San Francisco. 
The first severe frost last fall was on the 4th of Novem-ber, and the first snow to cover the ground in the city was on the 10th, three inches deep; and another on the 23d, from one to two feet. The winter has been cold and stormy, with many strong winds. February was very mild, and March generally very pleasant, and much farming and gar-dening done. Many young fruit trees have been trans-planted this spring, and millions more would be if they could be had. Let the Saints ever remember to bring wifh them all choice seeds, from all parts of the earth. 
The block of stone, designed by the Deseret Legislature for the Washington Monument, has been prepared, and ex-hibited at tbis Conference, and will be forwarded to Wash-ington at our first convenience. The device is a Bee-hive, in full operation, in the center, encircled by the convolvolus, with the inscription, "Holiness to the Lord. Deseret." 
The Perpetual Emigrating Funds are in a prosperous condition ; although, from surrounding circumstances, but a small portion is available for use this season. It is only about three and a half years since this method of assisting the Saints to gather was first suggested ; and the report of the Recorder, at this Conference, exhibits the actual fund by valuation in "part, now on record in thjs place, about $22,000, but a considerable portion thereof is in oxen and wagons, and property, which will take till another season to turn to advartage; also, in addition to the above, about $11,500 due from individuals who have been assisted by the company, making a total of about $34,000, independent of what has been gathered in England and other places, the past six months, of which we have no account. 
With the blessings of Providence, most or all of these funds will be brought forth to the assistance of the emigra-tion of the poor, one year hence; therefore let not the Saints stay their bands, but let books be opened, and do-nations be received, by the Presidents of all the various missions of Latter Day Saints, upon the whole earth, to help the Perpetual Emigrating Fund, and the Saints to come home; and let all who can, come without delay, and not wait to be helped by these funds, but leave them to help those who can't help themselves. 
Twenty-five Elders have been appointed on various missions during the Conference just closed, namely: 2 to China, 2 to United States, 21 to England or Europe, whose names will appear in the Conference minutes. These Eld-ers will cooperate with the Elders already in the several countries where they are going, and he subject to the coun-sel of the Presidency already established in their several locations. Those destined for Europe will journey by the South Pass and the United States, and those for China will go by California, and all will take their departure in a few days, or apostatize. 
Keep yourselves pure; live spotless and undefiled, all ye who profess to be saints. Show your faith by your works. Let the Elders flee from any country where they are persecuted beyond endurance, and open the door of salvation to the first people who are willing to receive them. Translate the Book of Mormon into every language and dialect under Heaven, and print the same, as God shall give you the opportunity; and from this hour the gift of tongues, and by it translations, from language to language, shall be more and more manifest, unto the Elders of Israel, until no nation, kingdom, tribe, or family shall be destitute of fhe offer of the Word of God on the earth. 
So far as the spirit shall direct, let not the Elders forget to ordain native Deacons, Teachers, Priests and Elders, and set them to work in every nation where they are ; and if God shall open the door to a nation, that has never heard the Gospel, fill it with the best messengers you can. 
Elders Lyman and Rich will soon leave for their home at San Bernardino, California; where all Saints from warm latitudes, may gather, the first opportunity; and when they arrive, take the counsel of these brethren. San Diego will be the best port of entry for all such, and may be reached at any season of the year; the Saints coming thither can bear the heat. The remainder of the Apostles have no special mission abroad at present. 
Brethren, come home as fast as possible, bring your poor, your silver, your gold, and everything that will beau- tify and ennoble Zion, and establish the house of the Lord; not forgetting the seeds of all choice trees, and fruits and grains, and useful productions of the earth; and labor saving machinery; keeping yourselves unspotted from the world by the way side. 
Gov. YOUNG'S VISIT TO THE INDIANS.—GOV. Young left the city on the 20th inst, for the purpose of visiting the Indians located near the southern settlements. A few days previous to his departure, information of some hostile indi-cations was received from Millard County, when the Gov-ernor immediately sert a dispatch and Interpreter, to pro-duce a quietness, and followed the express, in person, as soon as circumstances would permit; and we understand this act of the Governor, relates particularly to his office as Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Our Governor has always been able to head the Indians of the Territory, in their hostile move-ments with the loss of little blood ; and we believe he will continue so to do; we do not anticipate any serious outbreak from the difficulties reported by the express, they having entered into a treaty of amity till word could be had from the Superintendent. 
Gov. Young was accompanied by Messrs. Kimball, Tay-lor, E. Snow, Benson, Bullock, Sprague. Judge Snow, Esq. Blair, and some more whose names we have not, sufficient for guards, pilots, &c., so that we apprehend no danger on the route, and wish his Excellency and suite, a pleasant and prosperous journey, and safe return. 
Gov. Young issued a Proclamation April 23, to the effect that whereas there is in the Utah Territory a horde of Mex-icans. or outlandish men, who are infesting the settle-ments, stirring up the Indians to make aggressions upon the inhabitants, and who are also furnishing the Indians with guns, ammunitions, &c., contrary to the laws of this Territory and the laws of the United States: 
A small detachment consisting of thirty men, under the charge of Capt. Wall, will proceed South, through the entire extent of the settlements, reconnoitering the country, and di-recting the inhabitants to be on their guard against any sudden surprise. 
The officer and party hereby sent upon this service, are hereby authorized and directed to arrest, and keep in close custody, every strolling Mexican party, and those asso-ciating with them, and other suspicious persons or parties, that they may encounter, and leave them safely guarded at the different points of settlement, to await further orders, as circumstances shall transpire. 
The Militia of the Territory are hereby instructed to be in readiness to march to any point, to which they may be directed, at a moment's notice. 
Elder Pratt on Spiritual Rappings. 
For the last few years the world has been disturbed very much by alleged communications from the world of spirits. "Mesmerism,'' "Clairvoyance" "Spiritual Knockings" "Writing Mediums" &c., are said to be channels of com-munication between the living and the dead. How often one meets with an invitation to see to some "medium''—to some one "familiar with spirits" in order to hear from a deceased father, mother, husband, wife, or other relative or friend. 
On the other hand, these alleged communications from the spirit world are zealously opposed, on the ground that there is no such philosophy in nature ; that there can be no medium of communication between the living and those who have passed the veil of death ; and that, therefore, all alleged communications from that source must necessarily be false. 
It becomes the saints to be able on this, as on all other subjects, to judge correctly and undersfandingly, by their knowledge of the principles of true philosophy, and of the laws of God and nature. 
If, on the one hand, we admit the principle of communi-cation between the spirit world and our own, and yield our-selves to the unreserved, or indiscriminate guidance of ev-ery spiritual manifestaition, we are liable to be led about by every wind of doctrine, and by every kind of spirit which constitute the varieties of being, and of thought, in the spi-rit world. Demons ; foul or unclean spirits ; adulterous or murderous spirits ; those who love, or make a lie, can com-municate with beings in the flesh, as well as those who are more true and virtuous. 
Again, the spirits who are ignorant, uncultivated, and who remain in error can communicate through the same medium as those better informed. 
The spiritual philosophy of the present age was intro-duced to the modern world by Joseph Smith. The people of the United States abandoned him to martyrdom, and his followers to fire and sword, and plunder, and imprisonment, and final banishment to these far-off mountains and des-erts, simply because a medium of communication with the invisible world had been found, whereby the living could hear from the dead. No sooner had the people and nation, thus guilty of innocent blood, completed the banishment of the Saints from their midst, than they began to adopt some of the same principles of the spiritual philosophy, although, in a perverted sense ef the word. 
Editors, statesmen, philosophers, priests, lawyers, as well as the common people, began to advocate the principle of converse with the dead, by visions, divination, clairvoy-ance, knocking, and writing mediums, &c., &c. This spir-itual philosophy, of converse with the dead, once estab-lished, by the labors, loils, sufferings, aud martyrdom of its modern founders, and now embraced by a large portion of the learned world, shows a triumph more rapid and com-plete, a victory more extensive, than has ever been achieved in the same length of time in our world. 
A quarter of a century since, an obscure boy and his few associates, in the western wilds of New York, commenced to hold converse wifh the dead. Now, visions, new revela-tions, clairvoyance, mediums, oracles, &c., are talked of and advocated as far as the modern press extends its influence, or steam its powers of locomotion. 
An important point is gained, a victory won, and a count-less host of opposing powers vanquished, on one of the leading or fundamental truths of Mormon philosophy, viz.: "That the living may hear from the dead." 
But, not withstanding these great victories of truth over error, ignorance and superstition, in certain points of spir- itual philosophy, yet much remains to be done, ere pure, uncontaminated truth will reign triumphant; and darkness and error surrender their last stronghold on the earth. 
John Haven died at Great Salt Lake City March 16, aged 79 years. 
Mr. Haven was a native of Holliston, Middlesex Co., Mass., and was long a deacon in the Congregational Church in that place, like his father before him, beloved by all good men from his childhood, respected lay his acquaint-ances, and enjoying the confidence of all, by his undeviat-ing, upright life. About the year 1838, he heard of the fulness of the gospel, investigated its merits, and united himself with the saints of the latter days. As soon as cir-cumstances would permit, he repaired to Nauvoo, with most of his posterity. When, in 1846, the saints were driv-en from the United States, he followed, and became a resi-dent of this city, as early as possible. He was one of the men whose faith and knowledge are ever manifested by their works, a peace-maker at home and abroad, and at all times. He has gone to his grave, like corn fully ripe gath- ered in the garner, without blight or disease ; and in the morning of the first resurrection will receive his reward among the sanctified.