The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-18

cannot surprise you than does those the
OF action The prcscnce Of Dr. Bcrnhsci with Capt Van
vet hk journey the Saes seemed Of itself an on
all the threatening messages OF which tho latter was
tho bearer. seemed incredible that tho Mormons should
have the assurance to send delegate 70 70 up
hold them Congress- when they wcre IN actual armed
rebellion That they have been excited outbreak
only by the grossest misrepresentation cannot doubt As
an instance Of these may specify one which ny no means
the most absurd When the general orders from the
headquarters Of the army for Utah for the establishment
Of three new posts IN the Territory IeaSnea S m
ton posts excited the utmost Indignation SupPosing
that meant all the garrsons as well as the commandns
officers were to draw double raons, aughable us II may
appear Is that they believed that the extra ration
was 10 be furnished to each soldier TO enable him 70
marry and support wife, whom, o. course ne would Sc
ducc from among them Capt Van vliet found this lu-
sion universally prevalent ,
In consideration Of the Journey of Dr. Bcrnhcl to Wash
inrton while affairs in such condition among his con
stuency, feel bound to send you the following niorma
ton concerning the mode Of his election for the accuracy
OF which do not vouch for il is not OF my personal know
ledge but for which send you privately my authority
II has been stated TO mo that the Sunday before
the day fixed by law for the election Brigham Young
IN the Bowery where audience ofsevera thousand
collected and spoke substantially to this effect
Brethren TO morrow you know the gay 10 vote Tor
why to day isn't just holy, and why shouldn't take
vote 10 day Brother Bernhsel brethren has done well
enough Congress though nobody's Of much there
and If it's worth while To send anybody to Washington
guess might well send him back; if he can't do
in favor OF sending brother Bernhsel back will please
rise
Accordingly the whole audience The next day, at
the election but few votes cast and those all for Dr.
Bcrnhse being felt be useless oppose him although
he is said to be very unpopular in Salt Lake City If do Dr.
BerIhisc any wrong by this narration, you will
be willing TO correct anything which no shall prove to be
inaccurate.
As another item which have neglected insert in its
proper connection is reported that the Mornons have
taken prisoners two belonging to Dr. Magraws party,
who were sent on business toward Salt Lake City.
IMMIGRATION ON THE PLAINs-THE MORMON HAND
CARTS.
IN
Mr. Henry Buckingham, of N0rwalk Huron county,
who went to Oregon seven has returned by the
overland route making the journey by o! California
in little over one hundred days
Mr. B. gives the following memorandum OF the number
OF cmgrants cattle horses, sheep and wagons that had
passed the DEVILS Gate this season. kept al the Nor
mon mail station -
Emigrants. IL, 500
Wagons Observation-Disclosures. $50
Horses and mules (abouD ....................2 $500
There were several large droves of cattle taken on
speculation but general thing the cmgrants took only
what they thought they would need the Plains
a good start when they got there. noticed few fine
blooded cattle.
About fifty wagons would have gone the Oregon route
but afraid Of the Indians. Nearly all the emgrans
went by Soda Springs TO avoid Mormondom. There did
not seem to be much love between the Mormons and Mis-
sourians
The Mormon emigration is not included in tho above
list, which Mr.. B. thinks did not exceed 600 He thus
describes the new propeling power which the Lord
veaed unto The Later Day Saints by the Prophet Brigham
last year whereby saint become eperfect boss
the Pains-a hand tranl
II WAS certainly the most novel and interesting sight
have for many day. We met two trainsone Of thir
~ and the other y carsaveragng about six to the cart
The carts were generally drawn by and three
women each, though some carts were drawn by women
alone There about three man and two
thirds Of the women single II the motley crew
] ever behed. Most Of them Danes, with sprnk-
ling Of Welsh Swedes and English, and generally
from the lower classes Of their countries scarcely
could speak English plain most could understand what
said to them.
The road lined for mile or two behind the trains,
with tho lame halt, sick and needy. Many were
quite aged and would be going slowly along supported by
son or daughter some were crutches and then
mother with child in her and two three hanging
hold OF her with forlorn appearance would pass slowly
aloHg, others whose condition entitled them 10 first class
scat IN carriage, vending their way through the
sand few seemed in good spirits, journeying TO the
promised and but the majority thought "Jordan a
hard road 10 travel .
The advance party Of surveyors OF the Pacific wagon
road, met at the South Pass August Is. The main
party at Fort Laramie, August 25 and expect
ed they would winter al Fort Hail. The advance provision
train OF the Utah expedition met August 20 at the
DEVILS Gate, and Mr.. b. thinks Is the intention winter
on Green River at Fort Brdger lie found settlements
100 miles up the Platte River and where years
IL was wilderness there now, he says, tine houses
and large fields Of corn.