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

70 submit TO be sustained by the bayonet point We can
not b dragooned into scrvle obedience TO any
These things settled, Captain and all the like prelimi-
nares Of etiquette are easily arranged and permit me
here 70 state that no would be courteous and
civil TIA. Gov. Young; nowhere could you md in your
andheary 1t the hands Of his Exceency But
when instead OF battling with the enemies Of coun-
try you come Though probably reluctantly to make war
upon my family and friends our civlities are naturally
cooled, and We nstnctvey grasp the sword. MIME
rifles, Colts revolvers, sabres and cannon may display
very good workmanship and great artistic skill, but
very much object TO having their temper and capabilities
tried upon us We may admire the capabilities and gen.
tlemanly department, her0sm and patriotism, Of
United States officers, but in an official capacity Of
enemies we would rather their backs than their
faces The guillone may be very pretty instrument,
and show great artistic skin, but don't like to try my
neck in il.
Now, Captain notwithstanding all this shall be very
happy 10 you circumstances should transpre
to make convenient for you come and TO extend to
you the cOurtesee OF city, for you
our personal enemy shall be happy TO render you any
information IN my power in regard 10 your contemplated
heartily sorry that things are so unpleasant at the
present time and cannot but realize the awkwardness Of
your position and that Of your compatrots and let
here that anything that lays in my power compatible
with the conduct Of gentleman, you can command II
you have leisure should be most happy TO hear from
you. You will, am sure excuse me If / dsclam the
prefix OF Rev. TO my name; address John Taylor g. s. L.
city
not here assure you that personally there can be
no feelings Of enmity between US and your officers We
regard you as the agents Of the administration in the dis
norant of the ultimate designs Of the administration As
left the East this summer you will me when
say am probably better posted Of these matters
than you are having been OF delegation from the
citizens of this Territory to apply for admission the
Union. lean only regret that it is not real enemies
that here instead Of YOU. We do not wish to harm
you, any Of the command TO which you belong and
you that in any other capacity than the
you occupy you would be received as cvilly and
treated as courteousy as in any other portion Of
Union.
On my departure from the States the uctnang tide of
,ylorn ha An
this time there may be quite reaction in the public mind
If so it may probably affect materially the position of the
and humane measures. In such an event our relative
positions would be materially changed, and, instead Of
meeting as enemies meet all Americans should
friends TO each other and united against legitimate
enemies only. Such issue is devouy to be desired
and can assure you that would appreciate
SO happy result to our present awkward and unpleasant
position than yours truly, JOHN TAYLOR
LETTER OF LIEUT.. GEN. WELLS, OF THE MORMON
ARMY, TO MAJ TAYLOR, OF THE MORMON FORCES.
HEADQUARTERS EASTERN EXPEDITION
CAMP NEAR CACHE CAVE, Oct. 4, 1857. I
MAJOR JOSEPH TAYIoR-You will proceed with all posi-
bic despatch, without iDurng your animals to the Ore
gon road near the bend Of Bear river north by east of
country on your route When You approach the road
send scouts ahead to ascertain II the invading troops have
passed that way If they have passed take concealed
route and get ahead of them. Express TO Col Benton
who is that road and in the vicinity Of the troops
and effect junction with him, TO operate in
cert On ascertanng the locality route Of the troops
proceed at once to annoy them every possible way Use
every exertion to stampede their animals and fire
their trains Burn the whole country before them and
their TANKS. Keep them from sleeping by night sur.
prises. Blockade the read by telling trees destroying
river fords where you can Watch for opportunities to
set fire to the grass their wndward, as possible
TO envelope their trains. Leave grass before them
that can be burned Keep your men concealed much
as possible, and guard against surprise Keep
at all times, and communication open with Col Benton,
Major AcAllister and o. p Rockwell, who operating
in the same way. Keep me advised daily Of your
ments and every step the troops take and In what drec
Your brother in Christ, DANIEL q. WELLS.
S-K the troops have not passed, have turned in
this direction, follow in their rear and continue annoy
them, burning any trains they may leave. Take life,
but destroy their trains, and stampede or drive away
their animals AT emery opportunity. ID. U. W.
True copy in the hands of Major Joseph Taylor when
captured.