Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-12-18

W Oe QcCiucu D) uu cicCbiOus Huu tne VucS
can never be more clearly or distinctly bre
scntcd to The people than at the present
moment. Should this opportunity DO re-
ljccted, sbo may be involved for years in do
mcstic tliscord, aud possibly in Rciyil war
before she can again make up the Issue now
so fortunately rendered, aud again reach
tho point she has already attained.
! Kansas has for some years occupied toC
much Of the public attention. It is high
time this should be directed to far moro i'm
portant objects
When once admitted into the Union
whether with or without slavery, tho excite
ment beyond her own limits win speedily
pas away, she will then be for the first timo
left, as she ought to have been long since
to manage her own affairs in her own way
If her constitution on the subject of slavery
or on any subject, be displeasibg 10 ma
jority Of the people, no human power can
prevent them from changing it within n
brief period. Under these circumstances.
it may well be questioned whether the
peace and quiet Of the whole country are
not Of greater importance than the mere
temporary triumph Of either Of tho politi-
cal parties. in Kansas.
Should the Constitution without Slavery
be adopted by the votes of the majority
the rights of property in slaves now in the
Territory are reserved The number of
these is very small but il it were greater
the provision would be equally just and rea-
sonablc. These slaves were brought into
the Territory under the Constitution of the
United States, and are now tho property Of
masters. This point has at length been e.
nally decided by tho highest judicial tribu-
nal of the country-and this upon the plain
principle that when confederacy of sove-
reign States acquire new territory at their
joint expense, both equality and Justice de-
mand that the citizens of one and all Of
them shall have the right to take into il
whatsoever is recognized as property by the
common Constitution. To have summari-
ly confscated tho property in slaves already
in tho Territory, would have bcon nm act of
gross injustice, and contrary to the practice
of the older States of tho Union which
abolished Slavery.
territorial government was established for Utah By
act of Congress approved the 9th September 1880 and the
constitution and laws of the United States thereby
extended over it $50 far the any provisions
thereof may be sppicae' This provided for the ap-
pointment by the President by and with the consent and
advice of the Senate Of governor who TO be Of
hcio superintendent of Indian affairs, secretary three
judges Of the Snpreme Court marshal, aud district
attorney. Subsequent acts provide for the appointment
of the officers necessary to extend land and Indian
system the Territory Brigham Young Appoiut-
ed the first Governor the goth ay of September 1850
and has held the office since Whilst Governor Young
has en both Governor and Superintendent of Indian AZ
fairs throughout this PERIOD he has at the time been
at the head Of the church called the Latter Day Saints
property by direct inspiration and authority from the AL
mi .hty. His power has bcen therefore, absolute
both Church and State.
The people of Utah, almost exclusively belong TO this
church. and believing with fanatical spirit that he is
Governor OF the territory by divine appointment they obey
his commands II these direct revelations from hay
If therefore, he chooses that his government shall
come into collision with the government of the United
States the members of the Mormon Church will Yield inn
pcit obedience to HIS will Uuforunatclv existing
leave but little doubt that such is his determination
Without entering upon minute history of occurrences
it is sufficient to say that all the officers Of the Unito
States iudicalan executive with the siugc option
two Indian Agents have found II necessary for their own
personal safety to withdraw from the Territory and there
no longer rcnans government in Utah. but the des
pousm of Brigham Young. This being the condition Of
affairs in the Territory conld not mistake the path Of
duty. As Chief Executive Magistrate, bound re-
store the supremacy of the constitution and laws within
the limits In order to effect this purpose appointed
aud other federal officers for Utah. and sent
with them military force for their projections and aid
as posse c'Gt9s in tho case need In the execution
with the religious opinions Of the Mormons as long as
mere however deplOralle them
selves and eyotng 70 the moral and religious sentiments
of all Chiisendon, have right to interfere. Actions
aope, Wlse IN vl2laon OF me Consttu'oh ana laws o.
the United states become the legitimate subjects for the
Jurisdiction OF te civil magistrate. Nv instructions 10
Governor Cumming have therefore been framed in
strict accordance with these principles. At their date
hope indnlgcd that necessity mi sht exist for
plo ing the military in restoring and mantoinng the
thority of the laws but this hope has vanished Gov
Young has by proclamation declared his determination
to maintan his power by force, and has already
acts Of hostility against the United States, Unless he
should rerace his steps the territory of Utah will be in
state Of open rebellion lie has committed these acts
hostility notw outstanding Major Van Vliot, officer q
the Army sent To Utah by the commanding general tC
purchase provisions for the troops had given the
anccs Of the peaceful intentions of the government at
that the troops would only be employed posse comia
tus when called on by the civil authority 10 aid in the
ccuton of the law.
There is reason TO believe that Gov Young has Ion con
tempated this result He knows that tho continuance
his power depends upon the exclusion of all set
edge his divine mission and implicitly obey his will;
tha: enlightened public opinion there would pros
trate insutions at with the laws both Of God
man lie mas therefore Ter several ears, IN order to main
tain his independence been udustously employed in
Letting and fbrcting arms and munitions of and il
dsopinnR the MOrmonS for military service As super
intendeut Of Indian affairs he has had opportunity
tmperng with the Indian tribes and exciting their hos
tile feelings against the United States. This according
our information he has accomplished in regard to
these tribes while Others have remained true to their al
legiance and have communicated his ntgues to In
dian agents He has laid in store of provisions for thrc
years. which in of necessity he informed Mno
Van Welt he win conceal, "and then take to the
tans and bid defiance all the powers the
A great part Of this may be idle boasting; but yet NJ
wise oyernment viii lightly estimate the efforts whic
may be Inspired by such phrenzied fanacism exist
amorp the stormons of Utah. This Is the first rebellion
which has exs. ed in territories; and humanity itsel
requires that we should put II down in such ha
II shall be the last To tribe with 1t would be to
age it and to render II hh.1ndable We ought to go tber
with such imposing force as To convince these Geudet
people that would e vain, and thus spare h'
efuson II blood. We can In this manner best convrc
them that We their friends not their enomies In
der 10 accomplish this object it will be necessary,
ding to the estimate of the War Department to raise fou
additional regiments and this earnestly rccSmntnd &c
Congress. At the present moment of depression in t.
revenues OF the country sorry to be ob
mend such measure; but feel confident Of the support
of Congress- cost what IL suppfessng the insur
uon and In restoring and maintaining the soverei- -ny
the Constitution and laws the territory Of Utah
recommend to Congress the establishment of terrific
rial government over Azonia Incorporating with II such
portions OF New Mexico as they may deem expedent.
need scarcely aduee arguments in support Of this
mendation We are bound to protect the lives and
property of our citizens inhabng Atzona and these
now without any efficient protection. Their present mum
Der already considerable, and is rapidly increasing,
withstanding the disadvantages under which they labor
mineral and agricultural especially in silver ant
copper The mails Of the United States TO California arr
nov carried over 1t throughout its whole extent aud this
route known to be the near and is believed to be te
best To the Pacific. ~
Long experience has deeply convinced me that stre
construction Of the powers granted TO Congress the only
true, well as the only sale theory of the Constitution
Whilst this principle shall guide my public conducts
consider IL clear that under the war-making power Con
gress may appropriate money for the construction Of
military road through the Territories Of the United States
when this absolutely necessary for the defence Of any
the States aaiast foreign INVASION The constitution
conferred upon Congress power to declare war; "to is
aud call forth the militia ''to repe inyasions." Thes
high sovereign powers necessarily involve Important
responsible public duties and among them there non
sclcred and 80 imperative as that our
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