The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-04-01
Latest from the Utah Army.

The daily New York Tribune OF the 23l ult.,
contains the latest intelligence from the Utah
Army, Two Of the Mormon prisoners made
their escape, aud although heavily ironed, had
not been rescued at the date of the letter--Jan.
uory 81 We copy the following from the Tri-
bunss correspondent;
The short spell ofmid weather which we had
at the BEGINNING Of this month seemed to rouse
the Mormon scouting parties TO unusul boldness
and activity. On the 9th inst, party Of TWEEN
ty five Mormons rode SO near to the picket Of the
volunteer camp that the guard fired upon them,
they, however, kept out of rihe-shot, but rode
about for short time, making insulting ges-
lures Tie same morning a smaller Mormon
party drove in some unarmed soldiers who were
engaged choppng fire-wood in the creek bottom,
a few miles above camp. On the night of the
9th inst, the volunteer pick1t.guard discovered
and fired upon a small party of Mormous, who
were attempting to crawl upon them through
the snow Their trail was followed up the next
day for several miles There were stains of
blood the greater part of the distance, as also
spots where the snow was beaten down in such
manner as 10 justify the suppostion that one
of the party had been severely wounded.
| In the absence OF anything but the usual rou
tine of camp life to occupy the attention of the
soldiers, these occasional sallies of the enemy
have most sautary effect uron the spirits OF
| the camp.
| The Provost Guard, established by Col. John.
ston, is doing much good. Several Mormons
have run under its fire. The scouts, which have
been sent out in all directions, collecting
information which is of vital Importance to
| this army.
Tue United States District Court, which has
been in session at Eck.lsviIle adiourn.i on the
9th instant until the first Monday in february
The Grand Jury previous to its adjournment
| found an indictment against each and every
member of the Utah Legislature, in consequence
OF the treasonable aud rebeious resolutions
passed and published by them,
All the mules and horses belonging to the
command have been sent away from here to
Smiths and Henry's Forks, and are improving
rapidly. 1t is gratifying to know that instead
of saving l,l00 mules, the number which it was
Calculated woul survive the winter, we are
sure of about 800.
In the absence of animals, he soldiers haul
all their own fire-wood. Ten and twenty to q
wagon, they procure a load of wood with great
ease, and this at the same time gives than most
healthy exercise. Besides, they are daily drilled
several hours. Tha soldiers of the 10Th Infant
ry are practiced with great success in the new
Shanghai drill, consisting OF rapid move.
ments and evolutions.
/ The new theatre building is finished. and its
| completion was celebrated last week by grand
ball, which was given in it by the private sol
diers Of the command Much spirit has beei,
evinced In the cons structon OF this building and
it.reh.cts great credit upon its constructors
1t is formed OF framework of poles, covered
with canvas, aud is capable of seating 600 per.
sons. The opening of the theatre proper will
take place on Saturday evening next, when the
baud of the 10Th will give concert. The
dramatic performance will commence on the
following Saturday, and will continue once
week during the remainder of the season.
Tie fine arts also exert their refining influence
in our winter camp. complete Photographic
establishment has been lately opened at Eckels
vile. in which portraits and views are taken in
all styles. Many of our friends at home will bt
surprised to receive the image of their absent
friends from such an isolated region. The ar
tist contemplates taking series of photograph
ic views of our camp which will fully illus
trae our position and situation
We are still in blissful ignorance of anything
that has occurred in the States since the first o
October, the mail which left the frontier at tha
time being the only one which has as yet reach
ed us. A party which has just arrived from
Wind River, by way of the South Pass, repor
having seen no mail between here and the latte
point.
Our present commun; cation with the State
is by means OF a military express.