Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

Mr.. Bernhisel gives fat contradiction to
the rumor that he has made any proposition
to the President, or any body else, that the
Mornons should be allowed peaceably to re-
move to some island in tie Pacific. Even II
the rumor were true, there is not an Island
in the Pacific ocean capable Of occupancy,
which is not covered by some sovereignty,
which must be taken into consideration 10
this matter, before any a. ton is taken by
this Government, and it is hardly probable
that other nations will care to have removed
into their midst an evil which has gwen Us
a great deal IF trouble. No purpose Is ca
tertsined by the Administration OF recalling
the troops from Utah, Or of negotiating with
Brigham Young unless ordered by Congress
30 to do. ,u
We find, also, in the Union, the following
contradiction of the reports that have recent
" prevailed, as to negotiations with the Nor
mons:-"Tbe statement going the rounds OF
the press. to the effect that negotiations are
in progress between the administration ana
MIR. Bernbisel, for the Withdrawal OF the army
from Utah, the emigration of the Mormons to
some island of the ocean, and the purchase Of
their lands in Salt Lake Valley by the govern
ment, lie, Altogether destitute OF foundation In
fact. ~,
The army was despatched to Utah as to
one of the military departments OF the coul-
try. where its presence is required indepeb-
IDENTIFY of the Mormons; and itwould prooa-
bly remain 10 that department 10 the strength
that has been despatched there though every
Mormon should evacuate the Territory.
The lands of Salt Lake Valley have not.
we believe, been yet sold to the Mormops.-
They occupy them as squatters' ana nave
never vet derived titles from the government.
1t would be remarkable if the government
should negotiate for the purchase OF It's own
lands, which it has never sold.
The Mormons are believed to have no pre-
sent in.estion of evacuatipg Utah. The
march of formidable force OF United States
troons in that direction would probably IN
duoe a serious consideration OF the suoleH
On their part; but. strongly fortified as 'ney
are behind their csnons ana mountain soi,
gee, we'll provided with prov'siens. arms' uoa
ammunition, strengthe ned by maniioiu ao9
formidable alliances withindian tribes lar aua
nesr-not to speak Of strength they command
in Washington, through the opposition tha1
Is manifested towards an increase OF the atuy
the thought has not yet entered their minus -
of nrsparing for any early removal from Dali
lake VALLEY. The information received oy
the government from reliable sources all con.
cure in ascribing to the Mormons the very
opposite temper and purpose TO the one re,
ported; and il is not believed that they viii
be disposed to think of capitulation upon auy
terms, go lou, as the government is prevented
from sending military force against '"e",
formidable enough in numbers to inspire
them with trepidation.
So far from any relaxation being likely to
occur in the efforts Of the administration to
press oo reinforcemepts to the army In Utah,
We have conclusive reason to believe that
every resource ut its command will be Ak
bausted by the War Department for swelling
and e1pediting those reinforcements. The
preparations of the administration will bs
su,b that whatever responsibility Tor mis-
chances to our gallant army shall attach "
the government. shall fall alone at the door
Congress"