The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-06
NEW YORK HERALD.
New York, sunday, September o, Is4o.
Affairs OF the NIormons.

VOC, we publish To-Day letter written 10 us
year ago in relation to the affairs of these
people. Il will be apt to prove interesting at this
particular Juncture, as the Mormon troubles
seem to occupy at present great space in pub.
lie attention at the west and from the latest ac-
counts received yesterday, there appeared &c
be determination on the part Of the Anti Nor
mons to drive matters TO extremties.
The letter contains great many interesting
statements concerning Nauvoo and the affairs Of
the Mormons generally, and though written a
year ago will be found to contain information re.
speeding the difficulties between the Mormens and
their neighbors that will give our readers good
insight into the causes of the many breaches oil
law and order that have so often occurred in the
neighborhood of Nauvoo.
The many prosecutions to which the Nor.
mons have been subjected, will only tend to
strengthen their party, and to promote their
cause.
The California Expedition-Its Object and
Purpose.
The time is now fast approaching, whe the
seventh regiment OF New York United States vo-
lunteers, under command of Colonel Jonathan D.
Stevenson, will sail for California in the service
of the Government. The three ships intended
as transports are now lying together at Old Slip;
one of them is ready for sailing, and prepare
tons upon the other two are being made with a
vigor which will probably fit them for sea in the
course of week or ten days. They are all ships
of known character, and have been chartered at
price which reflects great credit upon the eco
nomical disposition of the commandant Of the
regiment.
The preparations and outlay for this exped ton
have been the cause of much noise, speculation,
and vtuperation among certain portions of the
community, who have echoed the haf.hedged
/ opinions OF a few presses whose conductors have
no souls for sympathy with any movement, how
ever advantageous to the country at large, unless
yields directly to the gloriGcation of their pecu-
liar party Again and again it is asked what is
the object of this expedition, and more particu-
larry now that the war is virtually at an end, and
the country to which it is destined is really in
possession oftae United States. Briefly as posi-
BILE, we will give idea of the objects, intended
operations, and advantages ofthis expedition.
The rich and beautiful region OF California will,
without doubt, come into formal possession of the
United States, without any further fighting for it.
Far removed as it is from our seat of Government,
inhabited in measure by halfcivzed people,
1t will be absolutely necessary, if we intend tc
hold it, that military possession be taken oft, and
that territorial government be established there
And what is the class of men who, under such
circumstances, are best fitted to do this? Not
mere soldiers, whose only knowledge is military
one Not politicians, who can theorize most
beautifully, but whose schemes burst like gas
bubbles when tried by the fire of practice
bnt the sound hardy mechanics of our country
the men whose hands know useful labor-the ar.
tizan, at whose touch the rough metal is moulded
into implements of use-the men who transform
the material into the necessaries and laxuries e
human existence. The hard-handed, honest la
borer, the farmer. the blacksmith, the tailor, the
shoemaker, the halter, the carpenter, the mason
these are the men under whose auspices a coun.
try rich in soil, heavenly in climate, and posses
sing local advantages Of rare nature, will grow
up and flourish. Precisely OF this class are the
men whom our government are about sending
to California. Nearly every man in the regimen,
is a mechanic, and may carry his implements
OF trade with him. Should the regiment be dis
banded Immediately upon its arrival, it contains
within itself the elements of prosperity, wealth,
and greatness.
The commandant Of the regiment has since
his connection with il, been assaied upon all
hands. Men disappointed in obtaining con-
tracts, offices and positions in his power of gift,
have used their best endeavors to abuse the pub
lie mind in relation to himself and his move
ments. Notwithstanding this, everything has
gone on prosperously. A great harmony of feel
ing exists between both officers and men !;
and fortnight more, will probably find these pi-
oneers In the cause of the advancement of hui
man freedom, civilization and prosperity, OR
their way to the land of their hopes and future
prospects Arrived there, they will cause the
wilderness to bud and blossom as the rose tree"
and plant the standard of American government
and enterprise upon the soil of California
ARRIVAL OF DISTINGUISHED MEN.-General
Gaines, we understand, arrived in our city, yes
terday, being appointed to take command of the
eastern division of the army. If the General
should determine to choose this city as his head
quarters it is certain that the veteran will receive
from all classes of our citizens that attention
which his long and distinguished services so rich
ly deserve. He is one of those whose acts in the
last war call up pleasing thoughts to the heart OF
every American, and God for bid that he should
ever hear word, or mark a sign, indicative of
aught but respect and gratitude.
Mr.. McLane arrived here also, yesterday, and
is at the City Hotel. His exertions, so powerfully
effective in the settlement of difficulties with
England, call for some token Of esteem and APP
probation on the part of our citizens, and we are
glad TO see that preparations are already in pro-
gress, rs testimonials OF confidence, in behalf of
the New Workers. The Board OF Commerce, and
the Common Council, VIII wait upon him with
congratulations upon the happy result of his la
bors, and with expressions of good will and wish
es towards himself A dinner will also be tender
ed him by the merchants, which it is to be hoped,
he viii accept.
The Commissioner General of Canada also, ar
rived in town, yesterday, with his family, and has
taken lodgings at the New York Hotel.
Thus the currents from the East, South, and
North. have INQUIRED an examnle of distin nui shed