The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-12
ASdisiensL items from Utah.

Additional Items from Utah.
We take The following additional items from our
file of the Salt Lake City Nsps:- 4 y
DRPAarusx or rHE usiTKD srArAs OFFICIALS.
A friend intimates IN note, written east of the
Wasaich q week or two ago, that several of the
United States officials had been seen going eastward
thing else, he does not say He observed, however,
that some of them had talked too much about the
state of things In Utah. to suit the tastes of others
in company under the circumstance, and that some
with good effect, and at last accounts all we're
moving along quietly. Why they have gone aud where
to, Is not generally known, though 1t is whispered
about tina, in consequence OF the great "hurrah that
Presidential campaign for Colonel Fremont, they
had been led to believe that his star was in the as
cendancy and would never set, and got ON to his
platform; that after it got 30 badly shattered by
entirely lost, and the little star that shone so
bright" had forever set, things looked a little
dark; and thinking their position" was not tena-
be they took the eastern slope the first opportunity
posted up, we cannot vouch for the truth Of what
has been stated, though there is no doubt the au-
thors of some of the communications that have been
sent from this Territory 10 the States for pubca-
ton, began to think that the Mormons would not be
exterminated quite so soon as they had wished and
anticipated and that their further sojourn here
might not be SO agreeable as it would under other
circumstances. Politics are bad things for men to
handle them, and a. the wicked fee when no man
pursaeth.'
POLYGAMY.
The following is taken from an article in the
Ne,cs on the subject OF polygsmy.
Should Congress IN the heat of political religious
phrensy yield to the opportunities Of a certain class
of people whose institutions in danger and pass
an act TO prevent aud punish polygamy in the Ter
ritories, without some special provisions are made
it will certainly be hard matter to enforce the law
in the Territory OF Utah. Special arrangements
viii have to be made for the accommodation OF the
judiciary, more than have been, or it will be hard
matter to get full bench Of the Supreme Coar, to
reside here any considerable length of time unless
theSexecutive should be more fortunate IN making
appointments than heretofore. Provision will have
to he made for the establishment of some OF the
popular institutions Of the day, and for the mpor
tati0n of stimulants or ten TO one il they do not
leave and raise the hue and cry that the laws
cannot be executed. So far as the people of Utah
are concerned it matters net to them whether the
proposed law for the regulation of their social rela
lions is made or not; being decidedly more ia favor
Of popular Sovereignty than of popular institu-
tiOns they will pursue the even tenor Of their ways
as heretofore let what will come and practice what
they preach without fear OF moestaton. But should
there be any infringement ever attempted to be
made their constitutional rights, they know what
those rights are and dare maintain them.
WHAT TIE MoRAONs THINK OF THx DIED SCOTT DE-
CIsioN.
The Supreme Court of the United States have de-
cided that the act of Congress known as the Mis-
souri, compromise, about which politicians have
harped 30 much, is unconstitutional and therefore
null and void, and that Congress has no power
the question OF slavery in the Territories, and
Of course none over the question OF pOlygany.
Those "twin relics of barbarism" can now flourish
wherever the people will it in any Of the Territories
OF the United States, and Uncle Sam can attend to
his own legitimate business without troubling him
self any further about them: Having been relieved
SO far the decision Of the highest tribunal known TO
the law do 40, from the arduous and responsible
duty, many have thought he had to perform in dcta
ting to the people in the Territories what their moral
social and religious institutions should be, he can de-
business and learn what his duties are towards his
children that deprived of many OF the "privi
leges and immunties OF citizens In the eferal
States in consequence Of being citizens of the Ter
ritores and listen to them when they ask for those
things that can be given to them without any viola.
ton of constitutional law, and which are their inhe-
rent right such as that their rulers and judges may
be OF themselves, aud that such aid and protection
be extended to them from time to time their seve-
raj locations and circumstances require and answer
YES" quickly, as father should, without asking
woa.. their religion is, or what institutions they
prefer.
DEPARTING MISSIONARIES
The Mrs Of May 49, Gays Yesterday after
noon two OF the hands hat have been employed in
this Office Elders Henry McEwan and VIM. NJ
Cowley-lcft for California TO take the places of
Standard Office, in San Francisco. On Saturday
evening, after the labors Of the week had been
promptly performed, those of the craft that remain
In the office gave them splendid entertainment at
the sa DON of Messrs. Stanes Candland, in which,
by invitation, we participated. The evening was
spent very pleasantly in taking care Of the good
things provided and in the Interchange Of those
friendly feelings that emanated from the heart, aud
those that go and those that stay. These brethren
are going ont in company with twelve or fifteen
others going 10 California and the Sandwich Islands
ON missions, and VIII assist 10 driving drove Of
lxz.I II
wagons loaded with -four belonging to Captain
Hopper, as far as Carson valley, where the cattle
will be left for while to recruit, aud the brethren
will proceed to their places of destination.
THE WHEAT CROPS.
So far a. we have heard, the wheat crops in this
Territory, as general thing, look remarkably we'll,
and the prospects for an abundant harvest were
never better. There Is plenty Of water for irriga
ps 8, 81 efe s. any scareity In this and
The adjoining counties during the season. There Is
any amount Of snow in the mountains am ii the
grasshoppersdo not make another visit this SUM
mer the husbandnan will be very likely 70 realize
all that bis industry and management will warrant
him 10 expect NJ the time OF harvest.
SALT LksE CITY ITEMS.
improvements are being made constantly. Dur
ing the week the fence around the Council House
and adjacent grounds has been competed.
The wall around the uthing Office buildings con-
nectcd with the one around the Presidents build
ines gardens, 6c. has been flashed and when the
pondcrous gates are made and hung, they will be
much more safe.
South Temple street has been somewhat improved,
but when the deep hole between the Council house
and the Presidents mansion Is filed mp, and the
street and sidewalks made to correspond with the
improvements lately made In front OF the mansion
and adjoining buildings az II contemplated, that
part OF the street viii have much better appear
ance than II does now.
The city as a general thing has been greatly i'm
proved this spring and preparations are making for
the erection OF many new houses during the sum
mer, and general prosperity Is seen everywhere
The Massacre the Plains.
The st. Joseph (Mo.) Journal Of the I'd instant,
contains the following -