Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-12-23

ence 10 the Constitution and the laws, with.
out rendering it necessary 10 resort TO mill
tary force. To aid in accomplishing this
object, deemed it advisable, in April last,
to despatch two distinguished citizens Of
the United States, Messrs. Powell and
McCulloch, 10 Utah, dated on the sixth day
OF that month. warning them Of their true
condition, an how hopeless 1t was on their
part TO persist in rebellion against the Uni
led States, and offering all those who should
submit 10 the laws full pardon for their
past seditions and tressons. At the same
time assured those who should persist in
rebellion against the United States, that
they must expect no further lenity, but
look TO be vigorously dealt with according
TO their deserts.
The instructions TO these agents, as well
as copy of the proclamation, and their re-
ports, are herewith submitted. 1t will be
seen by their report Of the third Of July
last, that they have fully confirmed the
opinion expressed by General Johnston in
the previous October, ss to the necessity of
sending reiniorcements TO Utah. In this
they state that they ''are firmly impressed
with the belief that the presence of the
army here and the large additional force
that had been ordered to this Territory,
were the chief inducements that caused the
Mormons TO abandon the idea of resisting
the authority Of the United States. A less
decisive policy would probably have result
ed IN long. bloody and expensive war;"
These gentlemen conducted themselves
10 my entire satisfaction, and rendered USE
full services in executing the humane inten-
lions OF the government.
GREAT BRITAIN.
1t is my desire that every misunderstood
ing with the government Of Great Britain,
should be smicably and speedily adjusted.
II has been the misfortune Of both countries,
almost ever since the period of the revolu.
ton, TO have been annoyed by succession
Of irritating and dangerous questions, threat
ening their friendly relations. This has
partially prevented the full development of
those feelings Of mutual friendship between
the people Of the two countries, so natural
in themselves and SO conducive TO their
common interest. Any serious Interrupt
ton Of the commerce between the United
States and Great Britain, would be equally
injurious TO both. In fact, no two nations
have ever existed on the face of the earth,
which could do each other so much good or
SO much harm.
THE RIGHT OF SEARCH.
Entertaining these sentiments, ] am graf
flied TO inform you that the long pending
controversy between the two governments,
in relation TO the question of visitation and
search, has been amicably adjusted. The
claim on the part Of Great Britain, forcibly
10 visit American vessels on The high seas
in time of peace, could not be sustained un-
der The law of nations, and il had been over
ruled by her own most eminent jurists.-
This question was recently brought 10 an
issue by the repeated acts Of British crui-
sers, in boarding and searching our mer-
chant. vessels in the Gulf Of Mexico, and
the adjacent seas. These acts were the
most injurious and annoying, as these wa
tiers are lraversed by large portion of the
commerce and navigation Of the United
States, and their free and unrestricted use
is essential TO the security OF the coastwise
trade between different States Of the Union.
Such vexatious interruptions could not fail
10 excite the feelings of the country, and 10
require the in,erposition of the Government.
Remonstrances were addressed 10 the Brit
ish Government against these violations Of
our rights and sovereignty, and naval force
was at the same time ordered TO the Cuban
waters with directions 10 'protect all vess-
els of the United States on the high seas,
from search or detention by the vessels Of
war of any other nation" These measures
received the unqualified and even enihusi-
asiic appreciation OF the American people.
Most fortunately however, no collision took
place, and the British Government prompt
Iy ayowed its recognition OF the principles
Of international law upon the subject, as
laid down by the Government Of the United
States upon the high seas from visitation Of
search in times Of peace, under any circum.
stances whatever. The claim has been
abandoned in manner rejecting honor on
the British Government, and evincing just
regard for the law OF nations, and cannot
fail to strengthen the amicable relation be-
tween the two countries.
The British Government, at the same
time, proposed 10 the United States that
some mode should be adopted by mutual
arrangement between the two countries, ol
a character which may be found effective
without beng offensive, for verifying ths
nationality Of vessels suspected, Oh gooC
grounds, of carrying false colors. They
have also invited the United States TO take
the initiative, and propose measures for thi.
purpose. Whilst declining TO assume st
grave a responsibility, the Secretary oI
State has informed the British Government
that we are ready TO receive any proposals
which they may feel disposed TO otfer, hav'
ing this object in view, and TO consider
them in an amicable spirit.
A strong opinion is, however, expressed
that the occasional abuse Of the flag Of any
nation, is an evil far less to be deprecated
than would be the establishment Of any reg
ulations which might be incompatible witt
tie freedom Of the seas. This Government
has yet received no communication specify
/ ing the manner in which the British Gov
ernment would propose TO carry out thei
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