New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-29

GenOuncl0g the auullutSIIdtlOn.
There are conflicting rumors about Toombs and
Douglas. One account states that they have had
% snicsble interview; another that Toombs is bit
iery opposed to the course of Douglas.
The news that the Constitution with Slavery had
prevailed in Kansas reached here tonight and
created profound sensation. 1t is evident tina
such a result, which was not expected by the AID
ninistrstion, very greatly complexities the existing
endorsements.
10 the Associsted Press
WAsHISGTos Monday, Dec. 90 1857.
The War Department to-day received official dis
patches from the headquarters of the army of Utah
tsted Black Fork, three miles below the mouth of
Hams Fork, Nov. S. Col. Johnston states that Col.
Smith, with his command and the numerous trains
guarded by it, reached there Nov. g. The march was
tow and tedious, averaging eleven miles u day. AL
though the road excellent aud the weather ine it
was not possible to make more rapid progress ac-
count OF the condition of the draft ami
mails. The trains including the settlers and mer.
chants destined for Salt Lake. which he would
Dot allow to go on, occupied as close An
| ,der as they could be made to travel the
pace Of from five to six miles. No moestation
whatever was attempted by the Mormons, which
md the judicious dispositions and vigilance of Col.
smith, On the 9th of November Col. Johnston was
hmsrch on Fort Bridger and dslodge any force he
night find there, and await the appearance of Col.
Cook when, as the approach of Winter was too near
nsttempt the passage of the Wasach range of noun.
Ems with q probability of success, he would seize
INN the district mentioned in his letter from the
south Pass, and occupy it until an advance shall be
Practicable.
The communication from Brigham Young to Col
kexauder. and Elders -----~ and Taylor to Capt.
hsrcv. and the orders of ID. Wells commander OF the
pormops. which Col Johnston incloses, and the acts
M the legislative Assembly at the last session, show
Ae saws matured and settled design on the part OF
lAs Mormops to hold and occupy the Territory indie
s,,rdent and irrespective Of the authority OF the
United States occupying as they do, the attitude
A,belon and open defiance of the Government, con
l,Aced with numerous overt acts of treason. Col
iobpston has ordered that whenever they may DC
net with in arms they may be treated US enemies,
and he reiterates the necessity for prompt and vgor
us action or the United States must submit TO inc
kmrpston Of their territory The conduct OF the
HOrmons he says, results from settled determine
ION on their part not to acknowledge the authority OF
he United States, nor any other outside oil thcf
Church. He adds, supply of subsistence must DC
forwarded early in the Spring. 1t should reach the
lrmy by the lst of June.
! Should long time eapse without hearing nom nm
tscott Col Johnston says it must he attributed only
10 the difficulty of sending expresses across the noun
,ins in the Winter months.
The officers and men are reported to be IN hne
sslth and animated with an ardent desire to discharge
Lhr duties faithfully.
In postscript Col Johnstonsays the army mas 'naue
lac DAYS march since the 9th, and that onthc 'tl
hey were awaiting the arrival of the trains delayed
he day before by storm. "Our trans, ne auds'
occupy. in as close an order they can travel the
road from thirteen to fourteen miles; therefore the
= rear cannot move till late in the day.
Amory the documents transmitted If a letter from
Brigham Young, dated October 10, in which, replying
. Col. Alexander, nc says; ,..o
,If Won come here for peaceful purposes you have
40 u.e tor weapons Of war We wish, and ever nave
Wished or peace and have ever sued Tor u MI inc uay
bng as our btteres enemies; anu thoush ,ne mIhou,
nth the Administration now al their heaa' haNo
determined ee shall have no peace, except pe 10 NC
S,xn in death In the name of lsraels God we Will have
Aesc. eyep though We be compelled by our ehenlcs
fight for it. II you persist IN your atteuP.s " Pc,
fsnently locate an army in this Territory c3nlIaIy ~
lie wishes and Constitutional rights oil the people
Gercin thus aiding the Administration IN tnelr hai-
bwed efforts to palm their corrupt ofnclais upon us
bnd protect them-the blacklegs black-hearted scoun
4lels, WnOremdfftrS anu w.
tentioni in sending you and your troops mere, wiz
taye to meet mode Of warfare against Whcn you,
tactics furnish you no information In regar9
y myself and certain Others having Piaoeo
ourselves in a position of rebellion ana nos
EIty To the Government of the United States l
an perfectly aware, and understand cur true ana
nos oyal position far better than our enemies can n-
km rs We OF all people, endeavoring to preserve
knd nerpetuate the genius the constitution and
kiutopal law; while the Administration and the
roops they have ordered to Utah are, in fact them
selyes the rebels and n hostility to the General Gov
srnment; and if George Washington was now living
knd at the helm of our Government ne would hang
ths Administration as high as he did Andre and that,
BOO with far better grace and to much greater
observing Of the best interests OF the country
After much similar defiant language, Young says:
lsBy virtue of my office az Governor of the
Territory of Utah, / command you to marshal
s~r troops and leave this Territory, for II
eai be Of no possible benefit TO you 10
ssae treasures and blood in prosecuting your course
pp the side OF a rebellion against the General Gov
.,rrnept by It's administrators. You have had and
91baya plenty OF time TO retire within reach OF sup
lie, at the East OF to 60 to Fort Hale: Were you
and your fellow Officers well acquainted with your
hen as am with mine, and did they understand the
fOs they are now engaged in as well rs you may I'M
seraand il, you must know that many OF them would
immediately revolt from all connection with so ungod-
", legal unconstitutional and heiilsh a crusade
ganst an innocent people; and theu poou y si'eu
shall rest upon the heads OF their c"nin'anueis'
htl us It is the Kingdom of God or nothing
hsnOther letter TO Col Alexander, Brigham loung
fga
When the President Of the United States so far