The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-12
Mormonism in Utah.

"A o"'ef""r IL 10 sniu ms Ocen appointed tor
Utah. but his name hos not yet been given.
lie is expected to repair to his post during the
present month. The necessary disposition of
the army hos been made for supplying him with
sufficient Military force. This is the first stc I'D
t9,the reformation of Mormon abuses in Utah
Still it seems that the Government can afford
but very inadequate remedy, for the evil
TINT exists. a war against the Mormons would
be one of no small magnitude, as intelligent
officers. who are acquainted with the resources
of Utah. estimate the expenses of such war,
at&l 900. .0oo,0Oo. The intelligent correspond
ent Of the journal Of Commerce presents the
following clear statement of the 6iffieuities
wiiph attend tho action ofths Gov.ramsftS in
reference to the Territory: :,
sMaay persons nre puzzled to know why Brig.
ham Young still remains as Governor Of Ctal,
alter tile term for, which he was appoinec5l has
expired. :. Th. law establishing the Territorial
Government of Utah is singular in this respect.
The Governor is appointed for four years, and
brigham Young washppointcd, in lS45. and, in
virtue of the law has. for three years. held over.
The law provides that tho exeeutivo power
in the Tefritorysof Ut n sialfsbe vested in a
Governor who si,nil hold his .1ofice for four
years and until his successor shall DO appointed
and 1tgalifed, unless sooner removed by tic
President Of the United States. Accordinrly
Brigham Young remains in power. IIehas not
been removed, nud no one has been appoiptcd
in his place.
The Utah question is a difficult one to deal
with. aThe constitutional power of the govern.
mont is limited in extent. 1t has nothing to do
with the religious and .d2mestic institutions Of
Utah, however licked they maybe. The ih
d,gn,a4sn which has been oFeited 6y. rssent and
authentic statements Of Mormon Siniauities, can
have none but mora. effect. Itcannotj justify
war against Morinonism per se. 81
f,asghe authority Of the Executive governments;
asahe matter, izGonfned 70 ths due. execution
OF tho iaSaof The tIsitsd Statesin the Territory
An case Of forci6I6 Resistance to The laws, tile
FPresidcpt may exert the military force OF the
country. Nocnse of domtslic insurrection has
yet been presented, and therefore military pow.
er caTinos be called upon to suppress in.
The difficulty is of a grave nature, and one
IN That was not OF anticipated by the Constitution
ligi"us character, whiciiis under tie control Of
ono man, who. whether he be diyested ':of fed.
erai authority or not, will Psasin Is the sPru.
rhct, l'rince, and King" Of. his community. He
exercises an absolute dominion 6yer his people.
tio controls juries. and thersfore ssnan 6bstruet
Assamb!y pass laws which: ate dictated hy him.
and viii continue to do itst eYsn when suPersad-
eu a. 8syernor. - -; ~
"a hSwt9 Governor viii take from linn the pow.
ar Of commissioning oil Gficers who shah lie an
ipomfed TO Office under the lawsott Issritory.
and deprive him of tie pyest;gs aof fcdefa& an
s.oIi.y: y q! but, still Ie WI Kiss sssf The
The inporsaet eemh'idnica lion. Il g 6 ths sssatsss
concerning 20 Utah affairs, said 70 te fton,
Judge Dfunmond, WHO 10 now here: as.
u PerlIsDs he INA % ae., n Si,o