Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-04

patriated; and then consider that the opportu
nifty we had Of forming other ties. Let this pass
while we ld the veil and show the policy which
dictated us. That country, that Constitution
those institutions, were all ours; they are sill
ours. Our fathers were heroes OF the revolution
under the master spirits Of an Adams, Jefferson
and Washington, they declared and maintained
their independence; and under the guidance Of
the spirit OF truth, they fulfilled their mission
whereunto they were sent from the presence Of
the Father. Why should we renquish our inter
est In that country made dear 10 us by every Tie
of association aud consangunityf
Those who have INDUCED such sentiments
concerning us, have not read Mormcnism Alright;
for never; no, never, will we desert our country's
cause; never will we be found arrayed by the
side Of her enemies, although she herself may
cherish them in her own bosom; although she
may launch forth the thunderbolt Of war which
may return and spend their fury upon her own
head, never; no, never, will we permit the weak.
ness of human nature 10 triumph over our love OF
country, our devotion to her institutions, handed
down to us by our honored sires, made dear by a
thousand tender recollections."
Such, surely is neither the language nor the
spirit Of a disloyal people.
Direct charges have been widely published,
seriously affecting the patriotism and personal re.
putation Of the Mormon leaders, as well as Of the
feelings Of the people toward the General Gov
eminent. Such doubts and apprehensions are, in
my Judgment totally groundless, and the charges
Ibelieve to be either based upon prejudice or 10
have grown out Of. want Of accurate iniorma-
ton. A residence of year IN the midst OF the
Mormon community, during the greater part OF
which period ! was in constant intercourse with
the rulers and people, afforded much opportunity
for ascertanng The real facts Of the case"
But persons who never approached the lon
gitudes in which Utah lies, hesitate not to de-
nounce the Mormons as rebels and traitors, and
by perversion of language, attribute to Gov
ernor Young defiant spirit. Governor Young
has never threatened opposition to the General
Government or violence to a successor, nor
have the people of the Territory Of Utah failed
to respect the federal laws. The language
which has been perverted was the exposition
Of his confidence in the government of God,
and the expression of his devout submission to
the Providence which rules all created things.
He believes that if it is Gods good pleasure
that he shall retire to private life or continue
Governor ofthe Territory of Utah, distinguished
station in the General Government and polti-
cal pre- sminence among men will be powerless
to change the designs of Omnipotence, and
hence he has said how futile it is for man to be
solicitous about that which man cannot con-
troll. Will it be questioned that God rules in
the armies of Heaven and among the inhabi-
tants of the earth Why then should it be
deemed presumptuous in Governor Young to
give utterance to unquestioned truth
Nor is it true that Governor Young and the
Mormon people refuse TO comply with the re-
QUESTION Of the General Government, so far
even as to transmit copy of their laws or a
statement of their public expenditures Of
the latter enough has been said already, and
Of the former it will be sufficient to say that it
was not their duty.
]. The Federal Government provides its own
officer to discharge that and other duties as will
be seen on perusal Of the law itself.
"SRc 3. There shall be Secretary of said
Territory, who shall reside therein, and hold his
Office for four years, unless sooner removed
by the President Of the United States; he shall
record and preserve all the laws and proceedings
Of the Legislative Assembly hereinafter consli.
tuted, and all the acts and proceedings OF the
Governor in his executive department ne shall
transmit one copy Of the laws, and one copy OF
the executive proceedings, on or before the first
day OF December in each year, 10 the President
of the United States, and at the same time two
copies Of the laws to the Speaker Of the House
Of Representatives and lhe President of the SEN
ate, for the use Of Cong Ma"
If there had been neglect in the discharge
of these duties, it would not have been the
neglect of Mormons; but truth and justice re
quire the statement to be made that the laws
have been transmitted to the executive autho
rity, and to the Congress of the United States
Governor Young's assailants have also
charged that he is sustained by military
force in opposition to federal authority. Thirty
thousand men in arms, says one writer, and
seven thousand disciplined troops another, sup
port Governor Young in his contumacy. That
there are arms in Utah to keep the Indians in
check no one will deny. What frontier settle
ment has them not? That there may be vol
unteer companies Of militia is also true, and
in this respect Utah is not unlike every village
in the land. But Governor Young is like the
governor of every State and Territory in the
Union in his means of defense. He has no
military power that is not possessed by all men
in his station. An army is not necessary in
Utah. Of the people of that Territory, Gen.
John Wilson, Of whom Mr.. Smith writes as
citizen Of the first responsibility and officer
of the Federal Government in California, has
said in letter to the Hon. Truman Smith,
then member of the Senate of the United
States:
"A more orderly, earnest, industrious, and civil
people, have never been amongst than hese,
dnu IL - lncreuiole now much they nave done
here in the wilderness in so short a time. Ia this
city, (Salt Lake, which contains now, as believe,
about from four TO five thousand inhabitants.
They are now nearly double that numbenl /
have not met in citizen single idler, or any
person who looks like loafer. Their prospects
for crops are fair and there is a spirit and an
energy in all that you see that cannot be equalled
in any city of any size that have ever been in
and will add not even in Old Connecticut
Of Governor Young, the Hon. L. II. Read,
the late chief justice of Utah, who was sent
out by the Federal Government from the State
of New York, says:
Il was received by Governor Young with
marked courtesy and respect He has taken
pains TO make my residence here agreeable. The
Governor in manner and conversation is polished
gentleman, very neat and tasty in dress, easy and
pleasant in conversation, and think man Of de-
cided talent and strong intellectual qualities. i
have heard him address the people once on the
subject of Mans Free Agency, He is a very ex-
cellent speaker. His gesture uncommonly grace
ful, articulation distinct, and speech pleasant.
was extremely edited by his address. and manner.
The Governor is first rate business man. His
private business is extensive; he owns several
grist and saw mills is extensively engaged in
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