The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-30

resoIute front and hurls defiance at the Gentles.
Like some veteran chanticieer, whose feathered
harem is threatened by a rival bird, he utters
shril crow of despair, and is ready to die tor the
sanctity of his family circle Surrounded by all
the appliances of sensualtv and stepped to the lips
in deeds of blood and lust, he claims the peculiar
favor of pure and Just God, and his swiGlsh herd
wallow;nc in the mud and slime of the ioulest de-
bauchery grunt out pious aspirations to Heaven,
and claim to be the elect Of the whole earth At
the head of this filthy rabble, the of-seouring OF
the streets of European cities, this petty potentate
affects not only to control the affairs OF time but
of eternity, and sends his enemies ito hell cross
lots''-hs favorite expressicn-with the air Of one
who has only to speak the word, and He'll "opens
wide her ponderous jaws
Whether Brigham Young is in earnest or not IN
aycwino his intention to resist the United States
Army if attempts to enter Salt Lake City remains TO
he seen. Unless he is receiving encouragement,
aid and comfort from the Black Republican camp
thing by no means impossiblc-kis threats de-
serve little consideration. The resources OF the
Mormons are however, if judiciously employed,
sufficient to cause annoyance to an enemy
One of their Elders Pratt, says they can muster
force of 5000 men and 1000 boys, all tolerable
well armed, well drilled, Injured to the saddle and
acquainted with the mountains. Their Indian
allies arc much relied on, and, if SO disposed,
might stampede the cattle, burn grass, cut off
small detatchlnents, destroy baggage trains and
delay the march of the army. Recent Intelligence
throws dscredit the report Of formidable In
dian alliance with the Mormons. Elder Pratt,
however, says that the 'prncipal resources of the
Mormons will be the geographical position and
nature Of their country. So remote from the
boundaries where force sufficiently large for their
subjugaton can be collected, that the animals Will
be more fit to die after transporting men and mate
rial fer the sege, than to commence an active and
obstinately defended campaign. Oxen and horses
worn out'with fatigue and insufficient food, drop
ping By hundreds every day, will cripple the cava
~ arm of the force, and be all the more annoying
when the cavalry arm is almost the only efficient
one and they have opposed to them numerous,
hardy, well mounted brave, and toerably well pro-
visiOned body thoroughly acquainted with the coun-
try, Of which the United States troops will be quite
ignorant. Their settlements unapproachabie
but by narrow gorges, often not more than twelve
feet in width, with mountains from two hundred to
thousand feet high, rising almost preciptously
on either side; where three pieces of cannon on a
barrcade, defended by fifty men, and small force
of boys and women the hills, could prevent the
approach Of an army, and great numbers in the
advancing columns would only be an impeachment
in their way, making every discharge of the
besieged more nurdcrCus, and every rock or tree
rolled from the hill tops pregnant with death.
This kind Of country extends for at least one hun
dred miles all round the Mormon settlements, and
though presenting far fewer difficulties the
southern and western sides, still, even on these
sides, possessed of wonderful advantages to the
beeaguered, and Of frightfu difficulties to TIE be-
sieging soldiers
The geographical position is the only strong
point Of the NorInons, and this is not insurmount-
able by military science and energy. There
already three thousand United States troops in
Utah, and five regiments Of volunteers are ready
to march the instant the Government will accept
their services. They Will make short work Of
Brigham loung's twelve thousand cattle. The
people of the United States are perfectly willing
that the Mcrnons shall enjoy their religion in
peace, but rebellion in republic is the greatest
crime which can be committed against liberty and
Will not be forgiven. For their religious creed
and practice, the hloTmons must answer to their
Maker for their resistance to the laws to the FIX
ccutive Of the United States, and let them remem-
Der that it is both the political duty, and the reli-
gious obligation Of Christian Magistrate, not to
bear the sword in vain. ''-Hichnond DtSpct,h.