The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-30


spot in the night We continued on, without much
versaton and about dusk met Mr.. Dame, did not know
that he had left Cedar city, and three other white men,
coming from the scene OF slaueAter in company with
band OF some twenty Indian warriors One OF the in
city Mr. Dame said they had been out TO see 70 the
buryng OF the dead but the dead buried From
what heard believe the bodies were left lying naked
upon the ground having been stripped OF their clothing
by the Indians These indians had two horse
wagon, filled with something l could not see, as
wagon was driven by . white man, and beside
him, there were two or three Indians in It, Many Of them
had shawls and bundles Of womens clothes tied To
their sad lies. They also well supplied with guns or
pistols, besides bows and The hndmost Indians
were driving several head Of the emgrants cattle Mr.
Dame and Mr. Hasht and their men seemed to be on the
best Of terms with the Indians and they were all in high
spirits, as ifthey were mutually pleased with the accom-
plishment Of some desired object
While in San Barnardno heard many persons expires
qualification at the massacre At the church services on
other things he said that the hand Of the Lord in IT.
whether was done by white or red skins IL was right
the prophecies concerning Missouri being fulfilled,
| and they would all be accomplished.
Mr. Warn in his statement, says that on his journey
days subsequent to the passage Of the murdered
| train he everywhere heard the same threats Of
vengeance against % them for their boistcrousness
reported and these threats seemed To be made with the
intention Of preparing the mind to expect calamity and
also when the calamity occurred should appear 10 fall
upon transgressors a matter OF retrbuton
| Mr. Warn says, according to his memorandum:-1On
the 5h OF September camped at Corn creek. Here
had with the Indian Agent concerning the
poisoning Of the He said that six Indians had died
that others were sick and would die Upon one of them
the poison had worked ont all his breast and he
was dead next morning. as reported. Aterward
versed with Indian said to be the chief Ammon,
who spoke good English l inquired how many of his
tribe had died from eating the poisoned animal He
piled not any, but sick. He did attribute
the sickness to poison did he give any for IT,
His manner and that of his people towards
only friendly but cordial; and he did pot mention the
train which had been doomed Bea4ee the Mormon
train there encamped at this place two or three
emigrant trains, amounting to fifteen eighteen wagons,
with whom the Indians were as friendly with
seves.o
One that may be assigned for the massacre of
this train is, that known TO be in possession of
siderable valuable property and this fact excited the
pdity Of the Mormons. 1t said that they had
four hundred head of stock, besides mules &C. They
well supplied with and ammunition an element
of gain which largely INTO all Mormon calculations
The train was composed Of families who all seemed to be
in good circumstances, and as they we're moving to Cali
forna their outfit indicated that they might be in posses
sion Of considerable funds The very free in
speaking OF the Mormons their conduct said to have
been reckless and they would commit little acts of vo
lence for the purpose OF provoking the Saints Feeling
perfectly safe in their and numbers they seemed to
against them And they were not permitted to feel the
dangers that surrounded them until they were OF
| from all hope Of relief.
| MoRK ouTRAGEs THE PLAINS.
few days after the above meeting took place, Mr..
Honca of Arkansas, arrived at los Angeles from the
plains In the train in which he came they were subject
ed TO constant and harrasng attacks from the Indians
ever since they left Salt Lake City. They behind
the train which had been so cruelty massacred at Santa
Clara canon Two Of the men belonging to the train
which Mr.. Honea accompanied were wounded in fight
with the Indians 326 head Of cattle driven of No
who reads tho statement given by Mr.. Honea says
the Los Angeles Star can for moment doubt the
pcty Of the Mormon leadersn these of and
outrage The immense sums paid To the interpreters and
their refusal TO fulfil the terms Of their contractsno
say what very plainly charged against them by
formantthat they conspred with the Indians commit
the depredaons and outrages complained of-woud alone
convict them Of participation in these murderous as
| saults.
From the statement published by Mr. Honea We cx-
| tract the following -
on the Arkansas river, the Goth Of June the
pany Of Capt Henry Of Texas who lost lbl head Of cat
tle nothing of interest occurred the journey did
they perceive any symptoms Of opposition or OF armed
bands, till they came TO Fort Bridger in Utah Territory.
Here they saw large quantity Of provisions stored,
FORT and heard the people generally speaking OF making
preparations TO go out and meet General Harney. Al
Fort Brdger told by merchant that Fort supply
over 400 Indians encamped awaiting orders 10 at
tack the United States troops. About thirty miles
Fort Bridger three companies OF men, generally
mounted, and all well armed, having abundance bag
gage, their wagons being numbered in messes.
OBSERVATION.
Here had conversation with Of the Mormon sol
diers, an Engehman, who campcd with company,
and over the camp hrc became communicative. He re.
erred In bitter terms 70 the treatment the Mormons had
received In Illinois and Missouri reflected the injustice
and tyranny Of the people Of the United States
their way to meet General Harvey what he was
coming FOR -"lfh was coming peaceably will LET him
words used Another Mormon named Kllion an old man
who lives about miles from Salt lake City, spoke
bitterly against the United States denounced Judge Drum
mond and all the federal officers and reoiced that tho
time had come when the Saints would be avenged
their enemieshat men were found who could face tho
enemy and that iiarney, with his $500 men, never
would enter Salt Lake City. Hs also stated that Co
vernon Brigham Young had ordered the people 10
| prepare for war; that they should not sell emf
grants any thing that they must lay up provisions that
the and women must not dress up in store clothes
any more but that all must be saved 10 ward the Gauss
OF the church against the common enemy; that the
must be content with bucskr instead Of broadcloth and
have plenty Of guns and ammunition.
DECLARATION or INDEPENDENCE.
On the 18th Of August passed through the city OF Salt
lake. Remained only threo or four hours. Had con
versaton with merchants Gentle-who stated that
the previous Sunday Brigham Young had declared tho
Temple, that henceforth Utah was separate and inde
pendent Territory and owned obedience allegiance
70 any form those OF their own enactment and
called upon the people TO stand together and support him
in maintaining the cause Of God and the church. Was
told that the house Of Gilbert Garrison had orders from
Brigham 10 pack up and leave before the s Of November
INDIANS IKvYlSG CONTRIBUTIONS.
Next morning the Indians sent down order by tho
Bishop OF Beaver demanding cattle from Whilst
consultation this demand intelligence received
that FIVE of the Corn Creek Indians had come down and
the Bishop went of with the Indians without waiting for
Here II considered necessary 10 remain
some time asthe grass was good and our men went up
10 the snop TO obtain permission 10 stop and also 10 have
smithwork done in the town.
un pEap rSBrRIEp
Dame advised US not 10 pass where the other train had
been msssacred but 10 take left hand trail which
finally did having first proposed to go and bury de
ceased country but the interpreters objected saying
that the Indians would serve the way Here we
met the two horse thieves the brothers Young, who
stated that the indians we're very troublesome the
Muddy and advised 10 hire additional interpreters,
especially Hatch We hired Hatch and four others pay
ing them $500 in advance Their contract was 10 come
with 10 the Cottonwood Springs
THE INrERprrERs LEVY BLACK MAI.
while they we're with US they made US give beeves TO
the Indians the santa Clara, and advised not 10
swear before the Indians, as they would know be
Americans, and probably kill u.s.
ON passing down tho Rio Virgin we had 70 give more
beeves 10 the fpdians, who stole horse from the
company. We lost several head Of cattle; Hambn the
Interpreter sent Indians 10 search for them who drove
them back To Hsmblns house. other cattle strayed or
and Immediately killed by the Indans On the yir
gin, Mr. Samuel Weeks lost $500 SO from his wagon. A
thorough search made In the train but could not be
found The opinion that the interpreters had stolen
H. most of the company knew Of the money being there
named Loyett joined here, who had no osensi
BILE reason for coming 10 He lived with Hambn, and
il the opinion Of the company Afterwards that the
plan concoctcd here between Hambin and Hatch for
our robbery.
ATTACK ny ISDsSs-Ioss OF STOCK
Proceeded about eight ten miles along the canon
Tho ratfla In ADJ Cof, aho latf.