The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-15
LATEST NEWS FROM UTAH.
The Feeling Of the MormOns in
Regard to the War.
Speeches Of Brigham Young and some Of
the Apostles.
THEIR VOICE IS NOT ALL FOR WAR.
THE POETIC MUSE AMONG THE SAINTS,
de-, GC., 10.
OUR SAN FRANCISCO CORRESPONDENTS.

Mormons at Salt Lake ValIest-1he MormoW Beaten.
By way Of Oregon we have another report that
gagement had taken place between the United States
troops and superior force Of Mormons Salt Lake VAL
ley. II is said hard fight ensued and that the Mormors
after sustaining severe oss obliged to retreat The
news was brought to Col septoe at the Daes by
liable Snake Indian, and by him sent To this city,
ARRIVING here last evening by the steamer Commodore,
from Portland. 1t is also reported that the Cayuse and
Wala Wala Indians had ordered all the whites TO leave
their country within five days. The Indians say ha;
white men, who neither Americans English offer
to furnish them with plenty Of muskets to fight our
people; and 1t is believed, from every indication that the
Mormons are engaged nciting the Indians 70 hostility
The general belief in the North s that in coming
spring many If not all the Indian tribes will be ex-
ceedingy troublesome The report Of the battle be
received with doubt, such rumors have been fire.
quently circulated without any foundation.
REPORTED ATTEMPT TO ENTER BY ECHO CANoN-FoUR
DRAGONS KILLED-PRESENr POSITION OF COL.
JOHNsTON's COMMAND.
We find the following letter the San Francisco HrcM
The truth Of the intelligence contains inclined
question: from the fact that from the army are
late December Is, and nothing has said about
attempt force the Echo Canon by Col Alexander -
SACRAMENTO, Jan. Q, 1853.
Messrs Middleton and Pearson arrived at Carson Valley
on the 6to and Mr. Pearson has just arrived from
from Washington TO Harris Fork for Col Johnston. On
December Colonel Alexander with the sixth drag )ons,
had atempsd 10 force their way through Echo Canon; in
the attempt four Of the dragons were killed Thinking
impossible 10 force the pass Col Johnston who had
sumed command OF tho troops, retre1 and in few days
despatched Colonel Alexander, with twenty eight dra
goons escort 10 St LOUIS to obtain supplies Colo
mel Johnston then retTeated short distance TO Sui
phur Springs and to,k the Sublete of around the
north Of Salt lake TO Box Elder from which Messrs
Middleton and Pearson started December 10. Colonel
Johnston there at the time with the second and third
Nrsv 1abt o.x
twelve pound paxhans. lie has sent foraging parties,
fifty each and has obtained 400 cattle and other
supplies of all kinds The Colonel has pckets ali the
way from Bold Elder 10 Gravey Ford, of from forty to
sixty An escort Of seven Dragons with the
expressmen 10 Gravelly FORD.
He will attempt to enter Salt lake City about the 1st Of
May, as he expects Harney viii arrive the other side
about that time.
There are three companies Of dragons ct Fort Brdeer
For, Supply twelve miles south, has been evacuated by
the Mormons, and the troops have possession Of IT, Mr.
Pearson has no snow except since leaving Carson
Valley. Johnstons command have experienced
venience whatever from snow, not having any.
Harney will have the I'd Drageons three companies 18th
mounted regiment Five companies rifles will arrive
the 11th
We have received files Of the Deseret Neos up TO the
I'd Of December last, from which obtain ine-
resting intelligence in regard to the condition Of things
among the Mormons and the state Of their feelings upon
tho question. II would appear from the mode
rate tone assumed by Brigham Young and of the
apostles that they not belgerent they have
been and that they not altogether unfavorabe to
peaceful solution OF the dcuity between them and our
government. However, We will let Brigham speak for
himself In his discourse the 18th Of Move nbcr last
he thus addresses the Saints
BRIGHAM DOES NOT EXPECT ANY TROUBLE.
You hear some OF the brethren surmse that we are
going TO trouble. You need not expect any trouble,
except you take TO bring upon you. You need
never expect 70 see sorrow unless your own conduct con-
versatior and acts bring 10 your hearts Br Phneas
IN
United In these mountains they not 10 be overcome by
their enemies. s this whole people perfectly untedy
ar not When undertake 70 present before this people
the true principles of the priesthood almost shudder be
cause many do not yet understand them and cannot
receive them. i will tell you my iath N regard ,s the
takes the charge. and when l write TO him coun-
sci him 10 do e the Holy Ghost shall dictate him,
and inform him that whatever he may order and
perform he has my faith and influence TO sustain him.
pray God TO turn away our enemies, 10 put hooks in
their jaws and turn them wherever he WILL with their
gold, their horses and all they possess They do not
know the Mormons they strangers 10 this people,
full Of wrath and malice towards u.s. but they know
not why. They know not that they stirred to
against us by the enemy of all righteousness should
those who nsgated the sending Of this army undertake
to here there viii be another scenery, for they
or less acquainted with Us, and know that We
the most upright people the earth, and they will not
be able 70 shield themselves In the garb Of ignorance
will not k about them Tor yoa know the.r history ana
OF the wicked Inhabitants Of the earth ls there
honor and virtue among thcm Where Is the man or wo
~
and there any semolance OF goodness or virtue s
h once overcome by every hendsh art In their
power. Women are overcome BY sycophsnis by
power and influence In the various states, parties and
religious sects. Man Is overcome by man They cudile
and wink and gamble and 10 and ire In denominations
d every grade and lift their voices for and against each
other did the Paddy IN his petition 70 the king for an
Office wherein he stated that he would vote for or against
him, tight for him fight him, just as he wished Il.
Colonel Alexander probably one Of tho best men IN the
army Brdger runs told one Of our messengers
when replying 20 piece Of advice had given him 10
resign his commission rather than be found operating
against innocent people, that he compelled 70 re-
main in the army Cor he resigned hs knew not how 70
manage sustain his family He said. have other
Of support cannot throw up NV commission, for
scn should have no means 70 support my wife and
children" As an American shame and confusion would
overwn m me were even to think q trying 10 sustain
my family by siding with tyranny aud opPres-
sion. That's the only circumstance ] wish 70
name. They are sent ostensibly 70 civilize this
people, but I do not wish 10 talk much about such
nonsense. The whole world is wrsp up In the gar
OF corruption confusion and destruction and they
are fast making their way down TO hell while we have
the words oi eternal life The whole world are sally IN
want OF what they call master spirit That y what the
Of the United states deprived Of there
be found among them, neither in the Cabinet OF
the President In the senate Of the United states They
all gone and there Is one in their midst competent
men; but as they say, is with them period d medi
ocrity has been acknowledged BY Great britain that
the master spirits are fed there are none ID tne Brtsn
Parliament and they know not what 70 do. let this
people 10 that condition and say that they have no
person capable OF fctattng and eaois ueh snu you
will BE- in the whirlpool OF deuson II will be every man
for himself and you would not know what TO do; you
would not knew how 70 dictate your own affairs. u s
this which overwhelms the world IN CONFUSION
and makes u Babylon, while the priesthood
elevates mankind and dictates the husband,
the wife and the children and all they have
BRIGHAM PRAISES THE LrBpRALTry or THE SAINTS.
The Prophet, touched by the hberaty OF the ianiu
launches forth in their praise, ~ fclows-n would 90
you good look yonder the mountains and see our
brethren warmly clad and well provided Tor The pre-.
thren and sisters here and the neghborhood round
about have bersly answered 10 our calls, and every
time have supplied more than called for VIII hey
part with everything II II s called fort Yes 1 nave
heard but OF one man since the brethren went ou,
watch The enemy-e man up north-who really wished
the brethren 10 spare his But they buchereo nm
before his eyes. said amen 70 n n ms goo can Ds
sAn easily that, II Ia excellent thing for MN.
any OF you have gods In horses or 10 oxen make an o
fefng OF them forthwith, and tell the boys who are gong
out that they welcome 70 them They are veoome 70
all mine; n you don't believe n, try We blessed
people and shall be preserved from our enemies we
will continue 70 do right and the Lord will sustain us
And tell you thai this people will DO rgh, ano sos
will sustain Ere long Zoo win triumph and ne gory
l..r.r nrlr tho eart