Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-06-19
WASHINGTON, June 10.

Cummings Communication 10 Secretary
Cdss.
WAsHIsoToK, June 10.
A message was received by Congress to.
day, from the President enclosing copy Of
the despatch from Governor Cumming, dated
May I'd, received at the State Department
yesterday.
From the tenor Of this despatch, the Pre-
sident says he has reason to believe that our
difficulties with Utah have terminated, and
the laws been restored.
He congratulates Congress on this auspi-
cous event, and he expresses the opinion |
that there is no occasion to make an appro-
pration for the three regiments of volun- |
teers recently authorized for the purpose of
quelling the disturbances in Utah, and for |
tho protection Of emigraut trains and sup |
plies Texas can be defended by the regular
troops now within her limits
The President is more grati6ed because
tho events in Utah will afford some relief to
tho Treasury and not require loan and an
additional taxation on the people
In tho letter to Secretary Cass, Gov Cum
ming SAYS he left the camp on the 5th Of
April, en- route to Salt Lake City, accompa-
MED by Col. Kane as his guide, and two
servants. In passing through tho settle
ments he was greeted with such respectful
attentions as were due to the representative
of the Executive authority Of the United
| States. In O Territory near the Warm
Springs, at line dividing the Great Salt
| Lake from Davis County. be was honored
with o formal and respectful reception BY
many gentlemen, including the mayor, muni-
cipal officers of the city, and by them escorted
to lodgings previously prepared, the mayor
occupying seat at his side in the carriage.
Ex-Governor Young paid him visit Of
ceremony as soor as he was sufficiently re-
! ieved from the fatigue Of his journey 10 re-
ceive company. In subsequent interview,
Ex-Governor Young evinced willingness to
afford him every facility he might require for
the efficient performance of bis administrative
duties. Brigham Young's course in this re.
spect, Governor Cumming presumed, met
with the entire approval OF u majority OF the
Salt Lake community.
The territorial seal with other public pro-
perty was rendered to Governor Cumming
by VIM. Ii. Hooper, the late acting Secretary
Of the Territory. The records and library
remain unmpaired. Gov. Cumming entered
upon the performance of his official duty.
With feelings Of profound regret, lie learned
that the agent, Mr. Hurt, was charged with
having melted to acts of hostility the Indians
in the Vnta valley. The information came
from Mr.. Hooper He hoped tina: Mr.. Hurt
would vindcate himself from the charges,
yet they demand on investigation.
Governor Cumming has informed General
Johnston that he would probably be com
PEELED to make a requisition for o sufficient
force to chastise the Indians.
At every point he was recognized as the
Governor of Utah, and received with o mill
tary salute, the houses being illuminated in
his honor.
Having heard numerous complaints, Gov.
Cumming caused public notice to be posted,
signiiying his readiness TO relieve those who
deemed themselves aggrieved by being ille-
gally restraiEed Of their liberty, and assuring
the protection of all persons. He kept his
office open at all hours, night and day, and
registered ffty.six men, thirly-three women,
and seventy.one children as desirous of his
protection, and expressing their disposition
Of proceeding to the United States. A large
majority Of these people were Of English
birth, and were promised assistance to be
removed.
Governor Cumming says that his visit to
the Tabernacle will never be forgotten.
There were between three and four thousand
persons assembled for the purpose Of public
worship. There was the most profound 81.
lence when he appeared. Brigham Young
introduced him as the Governor Of Utah,
and Governor Cumming addressed them for
half an hour telling them that it was his pur-
pose TO uphold the Constitution, and that be
! would expect their obedience to all lawful
, authority, assuring them of bis determination
! to administer equal and exact justice, &C.
/, He was listened to respectfully. He invited
responses, and several spoke, referring in ex-
cited tones to the murder Of Joseph Smith,
to the services rendered by the Mormon bat
: TALON in the Mexican war, and recapitulated
long chapter Of their wrongs. The tumult
y fearfully Increased, but an appeal from Brig
ham Young restored camness. Several al
terward expressed regret at their behaviour
Governor Cumming proceeds TO describe
7 the exodus Of the Mormons. The people
4 Including the inhabitants OF Salt Lake, IN the
D northern part OF the Territory, are leaving
6 the roads are everywhere Glled with wagons
0 loaded with provisions and household furui
!. ture, the women and children following after
without shoes or hats, driving their fock'
they know not where.
0 They seemed not only content, but cheer
0 ful. 1t is tie will o. the Lord they say, an(
s they rejoice to change the comforts Of hom'
5 for the trials of the wilderness. Their ut!
mate destination was not fixed upon. Going
=, South seems to be sufficient to designate tn
!, place, but from the private remarks of YounI
=, in the Tabernacle, Governor Cumming think
"a that they are going TO Sonora
!, Brigham Young. Kimball, and most OF th
- influential men have left their commodiou
70 mansions to swell the ranks OF the emigrant;
g. The masses everywhere announced to Gov
Cumming that the torch will be applied I
,t every house indiscriminately throughout th
a. country, as soon as the troops attempt
=, cross the mountains. The people, thoug
~ ~ scattered, every means would be taken I
~ rally them. Some of the Mormons are ye
'' in arms, and the Governor speaks of th
io mischief they are capable of rendering q
10 Guerillas The way for the emigrants to th
Pacific is open.
Governor Cumming says that he woul
leave for the South on the Sd Of May. ii
~ says that he will restrain all the proceeding
in OF the military for the present, and until b
"a shall receive additional instructions from th
To- President.