Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-07-01
Gov. Cummings Account of his re-
ception at Salt Lake City.
Reported Abandonment of Salt Lake
City-Brigbam Young at Provo City.

Hc iOiiO"iuS 10 wv SoHIuhhS oiS-
patch to the Secretary OF State, narrating
his experience in Salt Lake City:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, I
GREAT SALT LAKE CRY, U. T. May 2S
SIR: You are aware that my contempla.
ted journey was postponed in consequence
of the snow on the mountains, and in the
canons between Fort Bridger and this city.
In accordance with the determination COM
municated in former notes, | left camp on
the 5th and arrived here on the 18th ult.
Some of the incidents of nv journey are
related in the annexed note, addressed by
he to Colonel i. 5. Johnston, on the 18th
ult:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, }
GREAT SALT LAKE CITY. U. T. April I5S
Sir: LETT camp on the 5th, en- route to
this city, in accordance with a determine
tion communicated 20 you on the Sd inst
accompanied by Colonel Kane as my guide,
and two servants. Arriving in the vicinity
"Quaking Asp" hill, after night, Indian
campfres were discerned on the rocks over
hanging the valley. We proceeded to the
spring and after disposing of the animals,
retired from the trail beyond the noun
tain. We had reason to congratulate our
selves upon taking this precaution, as we
subsequently ascertained that the country
lying between your outposts and the "Yei-
low" j. infested BY hostile renegades and
outlaws from various tribes.
was escorted from Bear River Valley
10 the Western end of Echo Canon. The
journey through the canon being perform
ed. for the most part after night, it was
about II O'Clock P. NJ. when / arrived at
Weber Station. | have been everywhere
recognized as Governor of Utah; and, so
far from having encountered insults or in
dignites, am gratiied in being able to
stale to you that, in passing through the
settlements, have been universally greet
ed with such respectful attentions as are
due 10 the representative of the Executive
authority of the United States in the Ter
ritory.
Near the Warm Springs, in a line divi-
ding Great Salt Lake and Davis counties
was honnred with formal and respect
fui reception by many gentlemen, including
the Mayor and other municipal ficers OF
the city, and by them escorted to lodgings
previously provided, the Mayor occupying
seat in my carriage.
Ex-Governor Brigham Young paid me a
call of ceremony as soon as was sufficient
ly relieved from the fatigue of my noun
tain journey to receive company. In sub
sequent interviews with the Ex-Governor
he has eviuced a willingness to afford me
every facility which ] may require for the
eff cient performance of my administrative
duties. His course in this respect meets, |
fancy, with the approval of majority of
this community. The Territorial seal,
with other public property, has been ten
dered me by william H Hooper, Esq, late
Acting Secretary pro tenn.
| have not yet examined the subject crit-
icslly, but apprehepd that the records of
the United States Courts, Territorial Ii
brary. and other public property, remain
unimpaired.
Having entered upon the performance of
my official duties in this city. it is probable
that will be detained for some days in
this part of the Territo:y.
] respectfully call your attention to a
matter which demands our serious consider
alton. Many acts of depreciation have been
recently committed by indians upon the
property of the inhsbitan,s-one in the
immediate vicinity of this city. Believing
that the Indisns will endeavor to sell the
stolen property at or near the camp, here
with enclose the brand book (n completely
and memoranda, Tin part) of stock lost by
citizens of Utah since Feb. a5, 1858, and
two letters addressed to me on the same
subject by VIM. H Hooper. Esq, late act
ing Secretary pro tem., which may enable
you to secure the property and punish the
thieves
With feelings of profound regret have
learned that Agent Hurt is charged with
having melted to ACTS of hostility the In
dams in . inta valley. hope that Agent
Hurt will be able TO v;ndIcate himself from
the charges contained ir the enclosed let
ter from William H. Hooper, late Secretary
pro tenn, vet they demand thorough in
yestigation.
shall probably be compelled 10 make
reqCisition on you for sufficient force to
chastise the Indians alluded to, since de-
sire 10 advoid being compelled to call out
the militia for that purpose.
The gentlemen who are entrusted with
" Jab,
Worthen, are engaged in mercantile pur-
suits here, and are represented to be gen.
tlemen of the highest responsibility, and
have no connection with the church
here. Should you deem it advisable or ne
cess4ry, you will please send any communi-
cation intended for me by them. beg
leave to commend them to your confidence
and courtesy; they will probably return to
the city in a few days. They are well
known to Messrs. Gilbert, Perry g. Barr,
with whom you will please communicate.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. CUNNING,
Governor Of Utah Territory.
A. S. Johnston, Col of Cavalry, Command
ing Army of Utah, Fort Scott, U. T.
The note omi's to state that met par
ties of armed men at Lost and Yellow
creeks, as well ss Echo Canon. AT every
point, however, | was recognized as the
Governor Of Utah, and received with mil
itary salute. When it was arranged with
the Mormon officers in command of my es-
cort that shou pass through Echo Canon
nf nIrht | in .erred that Il wns 9Th the nh