The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-02-16
RICH M0ND, VA,
FRIDAY MORNING. FEsRuARY ,s, 1855.

FRIDAY MORNING., FEBRUARY I6, 1856
NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE AN EXCITING SCENE
The first Territorial Legislature of Nebraska Or
sanised at Omaha city on the 10th of January
There had been fierce struggle between the peo-
pieof different localities In the Territory concern
ing the location Of the capital and In consequence
many OF the seats were contested, double deIeea.
tions appearing from some of the counties. At one
time twas feared that serious trouble might arise,
10 the extent even OF preventing an organic alton
ana breaking up In a row. Ali the members were
armed, and so were the outsiders. But happily,
no outbreak occurred lowing, ii is sad to the firm
ness OF Governor Cumming, and the discretion and
iorbearance of his friends. Those who had as.
sem6led for mischief, after having for a time
usurped the seats of the members of both Houses,
finally withdrew from within their respective bars
and permitted permanent organic alton to be ef.
fected. In his message, the Governor favors the
establishment OF an overland mail route to the
facifc; suggests the enactment of provisions in
suring supply of timber by raising forests upon
the arabic soil; advises specimen of every min
eral found In the territory to be deposited In ter
ritorial cabinet at Washington; recommends the
organization OF volunteer companies for self pro-
lection and aludes at length, and with great fer
vency, to the doctrine of popular sovereignty,
BY the latest dates from Nebraska (January 80
we learn that both Houses of Assembly ha We passed
bill, locating the Capital at Omaha City, opposite
Council Bluff, and that the Governor has signed the
bill.
MONEY RECOVERED "A gentleman from Virginia
stopping at hotel in Atlanta Ca. few days since,
reported the loss of his pocket book, containing
S320o; but appearing 10 take the matter SO "cooly"
the incredulous were disposed to regard it as a
hoax-particulary as the gentleman departed the
next morning on bis way to the Old Dominion
Shortly afterward, the money market among the
'colored folks" seemed to become so easv as 10 ex-
cite suspicion that "smash" had been made on
some one. negro in attempting TO pass a one
hundred dollar bill, was arrested, which soon led
to the recovery of $500 more, scattered among
his friends This fully confirming the Virginia
gentleman's account of his loss, no delay was had
In informing him of the recovery of his funds.
EXPOSURE OF MoRMoNIsM Sarah Young and
Eliza Williams, the former claiming to be one of
Brigham Youngs wives, have written another let.
ter to the Boston Times, from Pittsfed, Mass. re.
iserating their purpose to lecture on Mormopism.
and asking protection against two Mormon emissa-
res, said to have been sent to stop their career.
Mrs Young denies that she can be carried back to
Salt Lake legally, for she says Brigham had twen-
iy-odd wives when she married him. "At that
time" (she continues) III was innocent and sincere
Since, have seen enough, and know the Society to
be corrupt, and governed by bad men for bad mo
tives, shall tell everything just as 1t U.s. shall
not stop for the feelings of those who may be pre-
sent-Ro, not for Mr.. Young himself-but shall tell
the whole truth, and unfold all the mysteries con,
nected with the institutions" In conclusion Mrs
Young exposes grand plot which she alleges is
progressing at Salt Lake, and which we copy for
what 1t is worth:
There are two very important secrets in Nor.
monisms of which none but the head leaders are
aware and they are brought to it by the most
solemn OATH Apart of this information Obtain.
ed from papers that found
One morning after Young left my bed, discoy-
cred under the pillow paper, of which have a
copy It's secret plot, contrived to overthrow
this government In that package also found a
plan OF FORT at the top of the plan it said Three
tiers, two hundred and elk guns each" | also
heard one OF the leaders say Uncle Sam would
not disturb them before they got the underground
works done, and they should not then fear the
whole United States army. with their scotts and
WOODS This heard by caves dropping besides
a great deal more, of which | have not time to
write. The Indians have had the promise that all
OF the land that has been taken from them shall be
returned Mr.. Young pretends to be their friend,
and they all, to man, will fight for him and the
Mormons Not only one tribe, but all the Chiefs In
that Far West, are favorable to theIcause, and to
the people. They will all follow their Chefs, and
with their help. after they have the ground fixed
for battle, the ernigrants to and from California
VIII hnd no mercy. You will also hear them boast
OF their strength, and bid defiance to any power
They say they will also appoint their Governor of
Utah, and they mean to enlarge their territory and
extend II to the Pacific and far north and south
as they like. can tell more than / have time to
write.