The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-12-16

ctnslon o. ALI settlers from the Territory
except those who will a~cknowledee his d.
vine mission, and implicitly obey his viii:
snd that an enlightened public opinion
there would soon PROSTATE institutions at
war with the laws of both God and man.
He has, therefore, for several years, in
order to maintain his independence, been
industriously employed in collecting and
fabricatlng arms and munitions of war,
and in discipliniDg the Mormous for mil:-
itary service. As Superintendent of II.
dian Affairs, he has had an opportunity
of tampering with the Indian tribes, aud
exciting their hostile feelings against the
United States. This, according to our
information, he has accomplished in reeard
to some of those tribes, while others have
remained true to their allegiance, and
have communicated his inti ieues to our
Indian agents. He has laid in 4 store Of
provisions for three years, which, in case
of necessity, as he informed Major Van
Yliet, he will conceal, .and then take to
the mountains, and bid defiance to all the
powers of the Government
A great part of this may be idle boast
ing, but yet no wise Government will
lightly estimate the efforts which may be
inspired by such phrensied fanaticism a.
exists among the Mormons in Utah.
This is the first rebellion that has ex-
listed in our territories, and humanity It.
self requires that we should put it down
in sueh q manner that it shall be the last.
To triAs with it would be to ncourag It,
to render it formidable. We ought 10 20
there with such an imposing force as to
convince these deluded people that resist
ance would be vain, and thus spare the
efusion of blood. We can, in this man
ner, best convince them that we are their
friends, not their enemies. In order to
accomplish this objcct it will be necessary.
according to the estimate of the Wa De-
~partment, to raise four more regiments,
aud this I earnestly recommend to Con-
gress. At the present moment of depres-
8 on In the revenues of the country, I am
sorry to be obliged to recommend such .
measure, but | feel confident of the sup
port of Congress, cost what it may, in
suppressiDg insurrection and in restoring
and maintaining the sovereignty of the
constitution and laws in the Territory Of
Utah.
/ recommend to Congress the establish
ment of q Territorial Governments over
Arizona, incorporating with it such por-
tions of New Mexico as they may deem
expedient. I need scarcely adducc arFu-
ments in support CT this recommendation.
We are bound to protect the lives and
property Of our citizens ~inhabiting Arizo-
ma, aud these are now without any efficient
protection. Their present number is al
ready considerable, and is rapidly incrsas-
iug, n notwithstanding the Disadvantages ne.
der which they labor. Besides, the prof.
posed Territory is believed to be rich in
mineral and agricultural resources, espsci.
ally in silver and copper. The mails Of
the United States to California are now
carried over it throughout it's whole sx-
tent, and this route is kuownsto DO the
nearest, and believed to be the best, to
the Pacific.
Long experience has convinc ed me that
a strict construction ofthe powers granted
to Congress is the only true, as we'll AZ.
the only safe theory of the Constitution.
While this principle shall guide my pub
lie conduct, I consider it clear that under
the war making power Congress may sp.
propriate money for tie construction ola
military road through the Territories Of
the United States, when this is absolutely
necessary for the defence of any Of the
States against foreign invasion. The Con-
ssi.usion mas ooniersu upon pow.
CT 10 oeciare war, TO raise ana P
armies 70 Proviae and MAINTAIN navy,
and TO call forth the militia to rePei IN
vasion, These nigh sovereign powers
necessarily involve important and respou-
sibls public duties, and among them there
is mono SO sacred and so imperative a.
snae OF preserving our SOL trom Inc IVA
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tionhas tneresore ieis nothing eusnla pom.
TO construction, put expressly requires
mat the ohlted states shaii protest
each OF them tine o.asesl against lnvas-
Ion. NOW, IA mliitary roao over cur
" territories DC indispensaDly necessary
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