, 1855-04-07
From Salt Lake.

TOE, recently appointed Governor of Utah,
and who has, for some time past, been sta
toned in that Territory in command of a
detachment of U. S. Troops, will not re-
sign his commission in the army to accept
the position Of Governor.
The Deseret NelDs of Feb. Stb, says:
"The weather had been mild and balmy
till the 4th Of February, and less snow than
at any time since the first settlement was
made. The cattle Jared luxuriently, and
looked remarkably sleek and fat On the
4th high wind blew from the northwest
and snow enough fell to make good sleigh
ing"
From the Neps we learn that Governor
Young has very modestly granted to him
self and two friends the privilege of build
ing canal from Big Cottonwood Greek
into SaltlIake City, with grant of half
mile on each side Of the canal on the whole
route. The principal object appears to be
to transport granite to build the Temple.
IRoN.-In Iron county, six coke ovens
were in full operation; the new furnace
was receiving its first charge, and the blast
was to be put on Immediately. This coun-
ty can supply iron enough to build the Pa
cifc Railroad, and will do 1t if called up
on.
LEGIsLATIvE.-The Legislature adjourned
oil the 10th inst, having accomplished their
business in forty days. They have no pay
for their services. Mr.. Secretary Babbitt
gave grand collation. on the occasion.
MORMON BArrAuoN.-Thc Mormon bat.
talon were to have a grand reunion ball
and supper on the sixth Of February. This
body fought in the Mexican war.
The DRANA.-On the 18th inst, the ORA.
matio Association of the city gave free
tickets to the Governor and Legislative
Assembly, and their families.
COMPLIMENTARY. A great party was
given at the Social Hall, by the Governor
and Legislative Assembly, on Monday
January ], 1855, in compliment to judge
Kinney - his Associates - other United
States officers of the Territory, and Lieut.
Col Steptoe, Of the U. S. Army, with the
officers in his command
Amongst the proceedings on the occa
sion VIC find the following:
House called to order by President II
o. Kimball, who remarked that the time
had arrived when we should begin our par.
ty. He wished to give little counsel first,
and would be plain anG distinct. 1t was
understood that this party was got up by
the Governor and Legislative Assembly,
aud VIC want to set an example worthy oI
imitation for generations to come, to keep
good order; and when there is dancing
and music playing, no conversation or dis
order, but every man behave like gentle
man, and every lady like lady. We do
not wish whisky or brandy to be brought
to this party, and desire that none who are
invited here should go out and get it; Il
this is done, we shall consider it an insult.
This is a total abstinence party; that is,
the total abstinence Of all spiriiuous H.
duors. We will introduce the cold water
sys5ezs until the table, then tea and coffee
il you please The room where you came
In Is the ante-room. gentleman and ladies
will there wait on you, Tor we wish perfect
order and perfect harmony, that the angels
who are sent to administer to US, and in
connection with whom we hold the keys,
may be well pleased with us, aud touch us
all with the power Of God, that we act
well our parts, and that our musicians may
be touched with an holy touch, that their
instruments may inspire and exalt our feel
ings. We will dedicate this party, our
selves, aud the music to the Lord"
Iu reference to threatened Indian hostil-
tiles on both sides Of the Rocky Mountains,
in the neighbOrhood Of the immigrant
trail, the Nc,cs says: "
"Mr. John Y. Greene and party, who
left this city with the eastern mail of the
LIST inst, retained on the 18th. They went
to Green Rivea where Wash-e-keek, one
Of the head chiefs Of the Snakes, told them
Il
it would not be safe to go any further. No
thing was seen or heard Of the mail due
from Independence. Rumors were rife that
the 0galallah Sioux, the Cheyennes. and
the Arrappahoes were waylaying the route,
and threatened that no white man should
pass. 1t was also reported that the horses
and mules had been driven from all the
trading posts, including the one at the
Devils Gate.
Whether the tribes above named are
actually hostile, or whether the contractors
are holding on at Independence through
fear Of Indian hostility, or from some other
cause, is still unknown. In the meantime,
it will be the best policy TO send oil letters,
papers, and other communications by way
of Panama, as that route is open, and the
mail and Adams & Cos Express arc both