The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-15
THE MORMON WAR.
Late and Interesting News from Salt Lake
City-Brlgham Young and his Forces In
Arms Memorial from the Legislature
Of Utah TO President Buchanan
BellleOse Speeches OF the
Mormon Leaders
More Attacks on
Emigra ants,
Xc Sr Nc

We have file OF the Desere Ne,cs from the 9th of Sep
tember TO the It'll OF October
These newspapers show clearly that the Mormons are
determined 10 resist the of any United States
troops into the Salt Lake valley and prepared 10 fight
and, If necessary, to destroy their and fields
cache" their gralnhat bury in places where they
get agan-and make their homes in the mountains
MORMON ACCOUNT OF CAPT. VAN vLIET's VISIT TO
SALT LAKE.
Captain Stewart Van vlict Assistant Quartermaser u
s. A., arrived al Salt Lake the sh of September lie
requested interview with Brigham Young. He left his
escort in camp Hams Fork the animals being some
what faded, aud rode from there with brothers n. "
Jones and Bryant s,rngham, who were returning from
Immediately upon his arrival the Captain politely re.
quested Elder Jones to wait upon his Eyceency Governor
Young acquaini him with mis- arrival and solicit
view which, by mutual agreement, appointed in the
Social Hall at 9 A. ~ on the following morning.
During the evening Of the sth, GOV, Young accompa.
MED by Hon H. G, kimball, Lieut. Gen n II. Wells Hon
j. NJ Bernhsel. Adutanl Gen. j. Ferguson, Architect r.
O. Angel and the editor OF the Deseret NsDs called upon
Capt yan yliet Mt the residence OF Hon W HOOPER
Secretary for Utah, aud passed time a mutually
frank and friendly interchange Of queries ADD ideas.
AsA. NJ Of the 9th, Gov. Young Hon IL G. kimball
Lieut. Gen d. H. Wells, Hon. H. Bernlsel, those Of the
quorum OF twelve In this city, Hon. VIM. H. Hooper,
and large number oi our prominent citizens met Capt
Van Vlict IN the Social Hall where he very favoraby
introduced to the audience by the Governor and gave
general outline OF the ohec IN view with Gen. Harney in
sending him here on express and at the conclusion Of his
remarks presented letter 20 GOV. Young from Gen liar
ncy addressed President Brigham Young OF the society
Of the Mormons."
AT the COZ eson Of the Interview Governor Young in
vcd Capt Van vlet and several others 10 accompany
him to his private cffcc and after time spent In style
Of conversation pleasing 10 upright and loyal Anna
rican citizens To stroll through the adjacent orchard
vineyard and garden where the captain expressed him
self highly surprised and delighted with the improvements
made IN so snort time, and under many disadvan
tages From the Governors grounds the party proceeded
10 the peach orchard Of the editor Of tho Nso and regaed
themselves on some varieties Of peaches then ripe aud
ripeniDg.
On the 10TH a. the captain had expressed desire TO
soc the domestic workings Of the " peculiar institution
Governor Young showed him the finishing and furnishing
Of hts Bee Hive and Lion mansions from garrett cellar
and introduced him 10 his numerous family OF wives and
children Upon returning 10 the Offices and being asked
whether the children Indicated idocy or
any degree OF mental physical degeneracy the captain
promptly replied that he could discern nothing Of that
be bad never a family apparently more cheerful,
happy and oonented nor one any more comfortably shell
In the afternoon with Hon W ri Hooper and Terrific
rial surveyor General W. Fox, Capt Van vct left
visit 10 the military reservation in Rush valley, returned
on the lth and participated IN supper at the Globe and
in the OF the evening he voluntarily aud
quested the privilege Of making few remarks, which
checrfuIy granted in which he warmly
expressed his gratitude for his former and present
ainance and associations with the people and said that
hs prayer should ever be that the Angel Of Peace should
extend his wings over Utah.
ON the i2,h he partook Of a sumpuous dinner the
residence Of President eber Kimba al which presi.
denty Brigham Young and Daniel n Wells, Hon. J. VI.
Bernhisel. Hon. W " Hooper. Bishop T. D. Young, VI.
ders John Taylor Fersmorz Little and Albert Darlington
and numerous ladies' guests. II happened that
for short period the gentlemen required 10 visit
some nmgrang companies arriving the public square
and the captain was accidentally left to do battle with the
ladies' about poygamy which lie acknowledged that he
most sgnay came on second best not being able 20 End
single lady who wished 20 rally under Uncle Sans pro
lection and be escorted 20 the States
On Sunday the 18Th Captain Van ylict attended after
service IN the Bowery. politely accepted an invita-
ton from the President 70 take upon the stand aud
heard Discourse BY Elder John Taylor and remarks BY
President Br CHAM Young.
In the evening the captain again visited by Cover
Young and numerous friends A. he wished 20 start
for Washington very early Va the morning aud after
other very friendly interview the company separated with
a cordial shake Of the hand and wishing the captain
speedy Journey and safe arrival with the blessings Of Je
hovah 10 attend him.
Al about a. NJ Of the 18th Captain Van vict placed
himself In the care o. brothers ". v Jones o. r. Rock
well and 8 Taylor, with animals carriage and baggage
wagon furnished by Governor Young 10 proceed 70 his
escor, on Hams Fork, from whence he will use all dill.
gence 10 make a short trip 10 Washington city.
The beserct Nscs says Van ylict often expressed
regret that the government had first sent one or
responsible n committee 10 investigate he con.
stanty appeared exceedingly anxious that a collision
threatened solely upon false rumors and reports might
be avoided las every law abiding and pesce and Union
loving citizen sbould, and fondy anticipated that the
clouds csuselessly lowering might be peacefully
scattered and give place 10 the clear and just ad
nis,rson Of true rights and privileges every class NJ
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