, 1857-11-13
From the San Francisco Herald, Oct. 10th.
About the NIOrmOns.

force the resolves of the Administration in
rslation to Utah The state Of affairs in
that Territory has, for years, called for
measures to bring about reform in its gov.
srnuent, and it cannot be overlooked; the
moyenent of troops in the direction of Salt
lake City, and the appointment of new
Governor, were events that met the appro.
bation of the country, and were looked up
an as precursors ofeG better condition Of
things in Utah. So much has been written
nm tho Mormon subject that, returning to
h now, seems work Of superarogation
Int It would be dereliction of duty, on
me part Of citizens, to shut their eyes to
ths dangers which boldly stand forth, in
contemplating the present aspect of the
Mormon difficulty The hnrnngues of the
Saints have reached point of nnmistaka-
bic menace, and no attempts are made to
hide or conceal the most hostile intentions
towards the United States. Treason is
advocated with defiant tones, and what we
we're accustomed to disregard as the raw
ings of fanatics or knaves can no longer he
considered in any such light. Indeed. if
there are people who heretofore held TO the
belief that Brigham Young would submit
TO the laws of the United States, in their
regular operations, they must, when ac-
duainted with the last intelligence from
Salt Lake, relinquish their convictions, and
admit danger to be both real and imminent.
We take it to be settled, from all the cir
cumstances and facts that have been made
known within the past month, that resist
ance will be resorted to 10y the Mormons,
which must result in -sanguinary aud pro-
tracted hostilties. The legal right Of the
President to remove Brigham Young aud
appoint successor cannot be questioned.
A similar exercise Of power takes place at
the commencement of each Presidential
term, in relation to most Of the other Ter
ritories of the United States, and in no in
stance yet has there been any attempt to
set at defiance the authority of the Presi-
dent or his appointees. The Governor of
Utah has certainly no stronger claims on
the country the or Administration than
others, who have been obliged to give place
70 officers who enjoy, i'll greater measure
than themselves, the confidence Of the Ex-
scutivc. When we hear, therefore, Brig
ham Young declare he will remain Govern
Wof Utah as long as he thinks proper and
sneak in the most contumalious manner of
The President, it would display an entire
absence of national selfreSpect to permit n
person, who, on that ground, showed him
self so unworthy, to disgrace the station he
occupies.
Matters have reached point when the
Federal Government has either to give way
and acknowledge its inability to subduo the
adi,ious spirit that is rampant in Utah, or
pursue the policy indicated by the appoint
mGnt Of Gov. Cumming and Gen. Harney
q the heads Of the civil and military de-
partments Of the Territory That the for
mer eau occur is impossible; the character
oi the Administration and the feelings Of
The country are too well known, and forbid
such event. 1t is, therefore, to be expected
that the forces intended for service in Utah
will be pushed forward with all expedition,
and the threats INDUCED in by the Mormon
Elders, as to what they will do on their ar
FVal, put to the test We are led 10 the
belief that resistance will be made, and an
effort to organize an independent Govern
ment attempted. All the sermons deliver
dat Salt Lake point unmistakably in that
direction. There is some doubt as to the
number Of troops en- route for Utah. In the
present condition Of affairs, the strength Of
ihe military force intended for service there
ksmatter of the utmost Importance. The
Aormons have been some time preparing
orthe approaching emergency, and are no
Doubt well disciplined, aud can now prob
lbly bring into the 6eld ten thousand men.
RelBforced by their Indian allies, with
yhon they have always cultivated the most
hsndly relations, they will constitute an
amy formidable not alone in numerical
strength, but also in the aroused fanaticism
4 the MormOns and the savage spirit Of
na Indians, both Of which will be appealed
bln the most thorough and successful
nnnner To meet this powerful alliance, il
would be rash to advance an inconsiderable
eody Of troops. Brave as they are, and
leting under experienced and valiant Off
Hls they would have to succumb to over
Nheming numbers II the interests Of the
country would have allowed the full number
INST Intended for the Utah expedition to
teach Salt Lake, they would be still une-
qlal TO the task Of queling IN insurrection
(which the entire people Of q hostile
~oniFy would join. 1t, therefore, becomes
snatter Of serious consideration as to what
course will be pursued towards the troops
their arrival If they are met by force,
ny must give way, for it is understood
ed only portion Of Harney's command
90 The march for Utah. 1t need not be
Hsled, Il, at the commencement of cam
nlgn, the MOrmOns gained an advantage
W The United States troops, it would
nthe effect Of eleVating their pride tc
Icn degree that they would be 10th tC
soa~ an iota Of their extravagant preten'
sooA We hope sufficient knowledge Of the
I'VE state Of affairs in Utah is in possession
we Administration, TO enable it to acl
I iafety for the interests Of the country
~ Of the soldiers, ordered for duty there
sngihened war may be anticipated, il
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