The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-27

have become jaded, poor and weak, and many
have died from starvation, and unless we soon
reach wintering place we shall lose the
greater part Of them. The troops now find them
selves reduced to scanty allowance of bacon, and
and must depend almost exclusively upon starved
oxen for the meat component of the ration during
the next eight months, and as, by some stupid
oversight, the troops almost destitute of
SALT they will, am thinking find this rather bard
fare.
In my Judgment more efficient body of troops,
for its numbers never took the field than the little
army for Utah. The officers and enlisted men all
perform their arduous duties with wonderful cheer
fulness and alacrity, and great enthusiasm il
everywhere manifested for the success of the
expedition and the reputation of the service
They say however (and think very JUSTIFY that
they are deprived of vegetables and all other luxu
res Of civilized life, they should be provided with the
complete rations prescribed by law. They also hint
that it can hardly be expected the army will silently
endure extremes Of unnecessary suffering and priva-
tion brought about by the cupable negligence of
men who seldom, if ever, participate in the rough
knocks incident to frontier service; and /
have also heard it whispered that, notwith
standing the newspaper encomiums which have been
SO lavislhy heaped upon certain individuals, they
need have no fears that their mertorious services
will be passed in silence by the army for can
assure these gentlemen they will not be forgotten
Their cases will be attended to in due time, and they
will receive ample justice before the army for Utah
has done with them
OCTOBER 20, 1857.
Welearn to-day that our polygamous neighbors have
destroyed all the buildings at Forts Suppyand Bridg
er, and they now threaten to burn down Salt Lake
City IT, peradventure effect an entrance into the
valley; and to judge from what we have already
seen, we are prepared to believe they will not hes
tate to make any sacrifice to prevent from coming
in contact with their people. The Mormon leaders
are perfectly aware of the fact that what they have
already done duplicates them deeply as 1t is pos
sible and they have, without doubt, fully resolved
to hazard everything upon the issue.
II is supposed by many that the Mormons are pre-
pairing to leave our territory for Mexico, or some
other country, in the spring. and this seems highly
probable, as they must know they cannot hereafter
remain together distinct community within the
limits of our possessions.
few days since an exceedingly racy despatch
was received in our camp from Brigham Young, in
which he says he is quite sorry for the army, is
possible there may be some respectable men in it;
and as he possesses naturally large share of the
milk of human kindness he will, from pure motives
of humanity, permit the troops to winter at Fort
Hall, in Oregon, but that they must not think of
coming near Salt Lake City, or they would
certainly be wiped out" He, however, is de-
cidedly Of the opinion that it would be
far better for the officers to resign their
commissions and :. go home than to stay
here and serve tyrant. ] have no doubt the Off
Gers will give this disinterested advice mature con-
sideration As yet, however, have heard of no re-
signations.
The same express brought several numbers Of the
Deseret Ne,cs, from which extract the following
delicate BON morceau from Brother Heber Kimball-
In relation TO those soldiers coming here they
can come so long as God Almighty gives strength
to resist them. And that is not all-there is no man
that can rule over this people but Brigham Young"
The congregation shouted Amen.
OCTOBER Is. 1867.
understand that an order has been received this
evening from Colonel Johnston, dated at the South
Pass. lie assumes command Of the army for
Utah, and directs il TO meet him at the confluence
of Hams Fork and Blacks Fork We accordingly
take up our line of march tomorrow, in three dvi.
sions, commanded by Colonels Waite and Candy and
Capt Marcy.
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learned, but hope Salt Lake City by the most direct
route.
As strange as il may appear, We have not received
mail since we left Fort Leavenworth, and we are
utterly in the dark as to what s going on in the
world. Furthermore, the commanding officer Gas
have heard) has not received single word Of insruc
tions during the period and he, il seems Is
ignorant ourselves Of the object of this expedition.
We begin 10 think You have all forgotten u.s. per
haps you may think we have joined the Mormons. The
troops have not yet been nducted into the mysteries
Of that sanity order, but they expect TO be
considered worthy 70 approach within gun shot
range. Quien Sabe,
NOVEMBER 2. 1861.
Information reached here this evening that Col.
Johnston is at Green river. and viii probably join
the army tomorrow. He brings with him two com.
panies Of the Tenth Infantry and squadron of the
Second Dragons, and all the supply and suttler
trains that have been detained in our rear awaiting
conveys.
The Colonel has with his usual promptness
made q rapid march from Fort Jeavenworth, but
was ordered out at very late season Of
the year that, notwithstanding his well known
energy and frmness Of purpose, he may
find II impossible 10 enter Salt Lake valley
this winter The autumn has thus far been un-
usually mild and pleasant; but IL is now the
season when the canons through the mountains sur.
rounding the Great Basin Of Utah are generally
blocked up with snow and impossible.
Two hundred Mormon cavalry were seen on our
tanks today, and party Of them escorted in from
| Salt Lake City lady whose husband "a Gentile)
| has been with us from Fort Laramie. II appears
| that some time last summer this man was
| given to understand his presence among the
| Saints would not for the future be agreeable,
and perfectly comprehending the import Of
Me compliment, he forthwith took his departure,
leaving quite an amount Of property, which those
Godlke people have since most piously appropriated
| for the church. He, however, seems we'll satisfied
| at the recovery of his wife.
The agent Of the Utah Indians (Dr. Hurt), who
l il represented as being A most WORTHY gentleman