Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-05
HO r. n IT O S:
THURSDAY MORNING.
NEWS OF TIE DAY.

IT appears to be fact, beyond contradic-
ton, that the Mormons are not only the insti-
gators of the late horrible butcheries of the
emgrants on the plains, but are actually the
leaders of the Indians in every attack. 1t is
also certain that extensive preparations are be-
ing made by the Mormons to oppose the en-.
trance of the United States troops into Salt
Lake Valley; and the people are unanimous in
the opinion that the Mormons will be yictori-
Gus in the first meeting unless larger body
of troops is sent against them than are being
sent The Mormons are manufacturing large
quantities Of arms and ammunition, and are
now, supported as they are by their Indian all
lies, enabled to present a most formidable
front. Upon every arrival from the plains, re-
liable statements are published, showing con-
clusivey that thousands of Indians are waiting
the signal from these fanatic butchers to COM
mence their wholesale slaughter. We hope
the Government will promptly take measures
to crush this rebellion; and would suggest, as
a reliable remedy, that two thousand men be
enlisted in this State to act against m-if
they don't "clean en-" it can't be done.
The citizens of San Francisco held a meet
ing in Musical hall in that city on the 31st ult,
to discuss measures for the prevention Of re-
currence of the horrible calamity which lately
afflicted our State-the loss of the passengers
on board the Central America. The building,
which is a large one, was crowded to its ut
most capacity. The meeting was addressed
by many eminent citizens of this State, and
resolutions were passed, expressive of their
deep regret at the late unfortunate catastro-
phe, and at the loss of life on that occasion,
and suggesting protective measures, at the
same time offering for public consideration,
plans for improving generally the ocean travel
to the Eastern States, which, if acted upon,
cannot fail to have the desired effect The fol-
lowing are some of the resolutions;
A" That the mail service between the Atlantic side
and California should be divided and given two dis
tinct route and two distinct companies
"That twenty-one days should be the maximum
tWo ah"Ntu i"I the ttaH'p"lHl'H VI Ahc haiis
between New York and San Francisco, by either the
Panama or Nicaragua route.
That the pay for the mail service should be so
much for each trip, and no pay should be earned for
any trip which not in all and in spite Of oil
contingencies made within the twenty one days from
the wharf at New York to the wharf at San Francis
co, and rice uerSa that the pay to equal amount
be given to the two routes and that bonus of one
hundred thousand dollars be given TO the route which,
for the year shall in the aggregate of trips make the
best time
The citizens of Honey Lake Valley, who, it
will be remembered applied for arms and sup
plies to enable them to resist the attacks of
the Indians in their vicinity, have received
through the deputation sent by them to this
State substantial aid, to the extent of sixty
stand of arms, sufficient quantity of ammun-
ton, and supply of trinkets, etc, to effect a
treaty with the savages whenever it is poss-
BILE to do So
Some Of the newspapers in this State are
urging the passage, by the next Legislature, of
law for the regulation Of quartz mining, ac-
companied by suggestions which, if acted on,
promise to be of immense practical benefit to
the mass of quartz miners. We commend this
subject to the attention of our representatives
in the State Legislature.