The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-10
Nows from Utah,


INDIAN MISUNDERSTANDING AssEMBLY-PRO-
CLAMATION OF GOV. Y0vSG-ITEMs, ETC.
The Salt Lake City Deseref NeWs of the 18th
AugHss contains the following count OF the lAoan
since our bret detail Ito July 9th ult) OF the
principal events Of the present Indian aggresslons,
but few facts OF general interest have uanspired.
On the 10th inst, at 20 minutes past 10 p. NJ the
Indians commenced firing on party of ten men, I'M
der command OF Lieutenant Il. Burns, who were Gu
camped on Glover Creek, III Juab Valley, and con-
tinued firing until 40 minutes past IL, slightly
wouLdipg lssac Dufn in the XII ee, killing two hor
ses, and woundiDg one horse and several calves In
the morning Lieutenant Burns party judged from
the signs, that they had killed two Indians, and
wounded three.
On the 18th, as four men were hauling lumber
from Snyders MILL nearly Parley's Park, and had
arrived Just east OF the summit OF the second, big
mountain, party OF Indians fired upon them from
an ambush, and instantly killed John Dixon and
John Quayle and wounded John Hoagand through
the fleshy part his arm, between the shoulder aud
elbow. Hoagland and Knight then Embossed aud
mounted two horses and escaped TO this city, leay-
ing the cead, and four horses and two mules in
possession of the Indians. A detachment was im-
meoately sent out, who brought in the dead bodies
unmutilateG, the day following portion OF the
detacbmens proceeded to Snyders mill, dismanted
it, and all returned in ety, and without being able
TO find ally Indians. No further collisions nave taken
place.
George A. Smith, Col commanding the southern
military department returned to this city from Iron
arrived from the same region the oath inst. They
report all the settlements south OF this county either
i'll excellent condition for defence, rapidly urging
the OmpetiOn of their Notifications and that the
inhabitants are using all exerti0n to secure their
crops and preserve their stock and other property.
COL kihballs party we're closely watched by the
Indians until they reached PuDjun Spring, in Juab
valley, where the indians were discovered reeating
into tie m0untans without making demonstration,
beng oveImatched by the vigilance OF Col. Kimball
al bis conn and.
Of all the wards OF this city met in the State House,
with the City Council and reported all their wards
unanimous for walhng in the whole of the city with
a good ditch upon the outside of the WALL where
Farley p Pratt, and Franklin d. Richards, a com
mttee to locate the said wall and report thereon on
Stature ay, the 9th, from which date the wall and
ditch are to be labored upon with all diligence until
completed. The wall will be built of mud taken
from the ditch, and mixed with straw or hay, and
gravel laid up in courses deep as tine consistency
of the mud will aliow-t0 be repeated when the pre-
vious course is dried, unit the wall is finished. This
is deemed to be the cheapest, and in the end most
durable method that we can at present adopt.
The following is 4 statement Of the result of the
territorial election held on the first Monday of
August
DELEGATE TO CONGRESS john NJ Bernhisel duly
elected by ,232 majority over all other candidates.
COUNCILLORS TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
Great Salt Lake County-Heber c. Kimball, Willard
Richards, Daniel II. Wells, 0rson Hyde Farley 2.
Pratt. Davis County, Thomas S. Smith. Weber
County Loren FAIR, Jonathan Browning Utah
and Juab Counties-Aaron Johnson, l.. L. Harring-
ton. San Pete County-Isaac Morely. Milard
County,. McGaw. Iron County George A. Smith.
REPRESENTATIVES TO TILE LEGISLATIVE ASSEM-
BLY.--Grest Salt Lake County,. M. Grant,
Franklin D. Richards, A. P. lockwood, A. Caring
ton, W. Woodruff, J. G. Wright, Lorenzo Snow,
Erastus Snow. William Stewart, J. w. Cummings,
W. w. Phelps John l.. Smith, Davis County-John
Stoker Berry w. Miller Weber County-Albern
Allen, Luman A. shirsliff. Dwight Harding Utah
County-Sliiman, Joseph A. kelting, James G.
Snow. San Pete Ceunty-Madison D. Hamb'eton.
Nilard CounIy-Wiiam Felshaw. rooele County
Ezra I. Benson Juab County-Jacob G. Biger.
Iron County Calvin G. Pendleton Robert Wiley.
PROCLAMATION BY GOVERNOR BRIGHAM YOUNG.
Whereas the Utah Indians Of this Territory have
been for some time and still are in state OF open
and declared war with the white settlers commit
ting injuries upon them at every opportunity killing
them, driving of their stock, and burning their mills
and DIV elngs; and whereas, numerous responsible
affidavits are lodged in the Office Of the United
States District Court for Utah territory setting FORTH
that certain white inhabitants of this Territory in
defiance OF all law justice anu humanity have trait
licked and do still traffic with the said hostile In
0isns sell ng them powder, lead asd guns, and
tLItaten to continue to do so; and whereas such
conc Uct tends directly to augment burdens which
hie already exceedingly 0nerous.
Therefore, to promote the public safety and pre-
serve the property and lives OF the people from hos
tile Indians, /, Brighs Young, Governor and ex
Oficio Superintendent of Indian Affairs of the sail
lows, to witt
First Let all the forces be in readiness to march
to any point at a mo nents notice; aud when not in
service remain IN their various locations using al,
diligence to completely sc cure sufficient hay, and all
Tie crops and keeping strict guard upon stock, and
all exposed property, and prosecuting the compile
ton Of their defences with all possible speed
Second-Let every person be prepared to defend
himself, and to aid others by personal service, or
with supplies, whenever required.
Tbrd-Every person, whether resident or nonresi-
dent, is hereby strictly forbidden to give trade or in
any way voluntarily put in possess on of any Utah In
dian, any powder lead, gun, sword knife, any wea-
pom munltion Of whatever; to give or In any
manner render to aBy Utah nlian, any aid shelter
food or comfort, either directly or Indirectly, unless
BY permission or license from the Superintendent Of
Indian Affairs, the Indian Agent or Sub Agent; and
every license to trade with the Indians in this terri
tory Is hereby revoked; and every person to whom
the oppsItunlty Offers is required to notify passing
emigrans and non-residents OF this proclamation, so
for as trading with, or aiding Indians is concerned
and forthwith report to the nearest civil military
officer every case OF departure from the most rigid
compliance with this prohibition and revocation.
Fouth-As small and large war parties of Indians
are constantly prowng about, watching for unguard-
cd points let all who go into kanyons or any retired
places, go armed, and In sufficient numbers to be
safe; ana all are required to be constantly on the
alert; and all officers must preserve ORDER aud carry
ont the orders and regulations ~hich have been and
may hereafter be given, since the commencement of
Indian hostiities and enforce the same when neces.
saIy.
Ffth-Heavy expenses have already beea Incurred
by the Inhabitants of this territory In defending
themselves against hostile Indians, and much pro
perry has been lost and destroyed, and such will
continue to be the case until hostties cease
therefore officers Of every grade when on duty are
required to Keep an accurate cunt Ut all services
performed, ano expenses incurred, under their com
msI de, on account of hostile Indians or other evil
disposed persons. whether residents or nonresldents
al promptly forward The to the Office OF the
Governor and Superintendent OF Indian Affairs
BRIGHAM YOUNG.
Willard Richards, Secretary pro tenn, appointed
by the Governor.
We clip the following characteristic paragraph
litm the NtUs:-
Those indebted please pay up without delay
those not indebted please donate horses, CATTLE
gain, lumber, adobcs cash, beets, carrots or pArs
nps tor there are thousands who want to come hone
as much as You did, and are looking to you for
meals
Temple Wall prosperng continually; north side
manly completed, ready Tor the pickeis; will Iron
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