The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-30

Territory by the President Of The Untsd staiss but We
h treat you a. though you were open enemies because
color OF law drive this people, commonly styled Nor
mons, from their homes while mobs have followed and
pundered at their peasure which is now most obviously
the design Of the general government, all candid
thinking men know full well. Were not such the
fact, why did not the government send army here
to protect US against the savages when first
settled here, and were poor and few in number 2
80 contrary 10 this was their course, that they sent
Gent men, (while We were in an Indian country, and
striving to leave the borders Of the United States from
which its civilization IN had expelled n) with precon-
for moment that we do not fully understand the
der " mercies and designs Of government against
to protect and the rights and lives
the innocent why did government send here the troops
that were withdrawn from Minnesota, where the Indians
were slaughtering men, women and children, and were
country
You mention that is alone in nv Rubernatoral capa
city that you have any with me- though your
commanding officer, Brevet Brgader General Harvey sd-
dressed his letter by Capt Van vet to president Brig
ham Young OF the Society of Mormons.o
You acknowledge the receipt Of my official proclama-
ton foroiddng your entrance into the Territory Of Utah
and upon that point have only again inform you that
the matter set forth in that document true and the
orders therein contained will be strictly carried out
you came here for peaceful purposes you have no
for peace, and have sued for it all the day long
our bteies enemies know full WE'LL and though the
wicked, with the administration their head have
determined that shall have peace except be TO lie
down in death, in the Of Israel's God We win have
peace even though we be compelled by enemies
fight for IL.
We have yet ssudiousy avoided shedding Of blood
though We have resorted 10 measures to
mics, and through the operation OF those mild
you can easily perceive that and your troops
at the mercy OF the elements, and that live in the
mountains and our men all mountaneers This the
government should know and also give rights
then let US alone
the style of those measures past present or fu
ture persons acting in self defence have of right wide
scope for choice and that without being very careful
as 10 what name their enemies may III TO that
choice for both and the kingdom Of God will be free
from all hellsh oppressors the Lord being our helper
Ihreatengs to waste and extermnate this people have
and yet live The Zion Of the Lord is here and wicked
men and devils cannot destroy il.
you persist in your attempt to permanently locate
an army ~ this Territory contrary TO the wishes and
stutiopa rights of the people therein and with a view
TO aid the administration in their unhaowed efforts to
black legs black hearted scoundres who're masters
and murderers, the sole intention in sending you
and your troops here, you will have to meet mode Of
warfare against which your tactics furnish you nfor
nation.
As to your inference concerning "pubc and private
letters, 1t contains ungentemanly and false nsinua
top for far have any knowledge the only stop
ping OBTAINING of the character you mention alone
been done by the Post Office Department in Washington;
they having, as you must have known stopped mail
from Independence, Missouri by which but fair
presume that you, well as we measuraby cur
tailed in mail facilities.
In regard myself and certain others having placed
ourselves Gin position Of rebellion and hostility TO the
government OF the United states, am perfectly aware
that understand and loyal position far
better than our enemies can inform We Of all the
people endeavorng 70 preserve and pepetuate the
genius OF the constitution and constitutional laws while
the administration and the troops they have ordered 70
Utah in fact themselves the rebels and in hostility
to the general government And II George Washington
was now living and at the helm Of government he
would hang the administration high as he did Andre
and that, too, with far better grace and to a much
greater subservng the bes. interests OF our country
You write at becomes you TO look 10 the consequences:
Tor you must be aware that SO unequal a contest
never be successfully sustained by the people you
povern3 We nave counted the cost may be 70 We
look for the United States TO cndeavor 70 swallow Us up
and prepared for the contest IL they wsho orego
the constitution in their insane efforts all human
rights But the cost Of suicidal TO our ene-
mics have not wasted time in considering rightly
deeming particularly their business TO figure out
AM arrive at the amount Of 50 immense suns. 1t is
now the kingdom Of God and the kingdom OF the devil
II God for MS, will prosper; but he Is for you and
against US, you viii prosper, and we will say Amen let
the lord be God, and Him alone we will serve"
As TO your obeying orders" my official counsel to you
would be for you 10 stop and reflect until you know
wherein are the just and the right, and then, David
here and build forts assured that you will be OPP
posed, and that you win need all the force now under
your command, and much more. And in regard TO your
warning, have 10 inform you that my head has been
sought during many years pastno for any crime my
part, for much even the wish 10 commit crime,
but solely for my religious belief and that too In land
Of protested constitutional religious liberty.
Inasmuch as you consider your force amply sufficient
10 enable you 70 to this city, why have you
wisely daed go long on Hams Fork at this late season
Of the year.
Carrying out the views of tho government those
views are developing themselves but result in
the utter overthrow Of that Union which We IN common
with all American patriots have strven TO sustain and as
10 our failure present efforts TO uphold rights
Justly guaranteed all citizens Of the United States that
can be better told hereafter.
your letter will be unsatisfactory you, for doubtless
you or the nature and object Of the service
in which you now engaged For your better Informal
ton permit me inform you that have number Of
times been compelled 10 receive and submit to the most
endsh proposals made 70 by armies virtually belong
inr 10 the United States our only alternative being
ply herewith Al the last treaty forced upon US by
enemies IN which required TO leave the United
Siates-and with which We have hitherto complied-two
United states senator's present and pledged them
selves 10 far their influence might reach, that we
should be pursued by her citizens. That pledge
has been broken by cur enemies as they have ever done
when this people party and we have thus always
proved that In vain FOR us 70 seek or expect protection
nom the officials Of the administrators Of our govern
ment II s obvious that war upon the Saints Is oil the
time determined and for the first time possess
the power have voice IN the treatment that we viii re-
ceiye and we intend that power fas the
stuton and justice may warrant which all we ask for
True struggling 10 sustain the constitution and const
tniiona rght belonging TO every citizen Of our republic,
yah and the strength and ability that he gives US
BY virtue Of my Office governor Of the Territory OF
Utah, command you 10 marshal your troops and leave
this Territory for can be Of no possible benefit 70 you
10 waste and blood prosecuting your course
UPON the side OF rebellion against the general govern.
ment by lie administrator You have bad aud sui
al the Mast 10 Fort Hall Should you conclude 10
comply with just command, and need any assistance
10 20 east such assistance viii DO promptly and cheer
fully extended We do not wisb 20 destroy the life Of any
human being the contrary, ardenty desire TO
preserve the lives and liberty Of all so Tar as may be
IN power
Colonel should you, or any Of The officers with YOU
wish 20 visit this city, unaccomrnned by troops as did
Capt Van vuc, with view personally learn the con
di,on and feelings Of this people, You are N liberty 70 do
so under my cheerfuy preferred assurance that you viii
he escorted from our outposs 10 this city and back
that during your stay in our midst you will receive all
that courtesy and attention your rank demands.
Doubtless you have supposed that many Of the people
here would fee you protection on your arrival and
there are any such persons they shall al be con
veyed camp perfect safety SO soon as such TACT
can be known
Were You and your fellow officers az well acquainted
with your as am with mine, and did they under
stand the work they engaged 10 AZ well a. you
may understand IL, you must know that many OF them
would mmediate revolt from all connection with SO IN
gody illegal and hellsh crusade against
an innocent people and their blood Is shed sharest
uron the heads II their commanders.
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