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constitution OF the United States, receive all the
evil officers, submit to them in all things lawful
and receive the army for the constitution gave the
PRESIDENT the right to send it here in what num-
pers he liked, and to locate it where he liked
Some of the Mormons made speeches. They ex-
dressed their willingness to obey the constitution
dws 'a Jaws OF the United States, but unconditionay
WHY hnoIIced Ied the federal officers, particularly those
td atnc We peen in the Territory, in any way con-
m ld m5'9 u IT. Even Mr.. Buchanan President of
nangbtv noo,I 1Ioiles les was sent to the place where
naughty people are said to 90 They talked of their
wrongs and outrages and nersac1tions anJ ,lrn
scrlpti9n, ana all that sort of thing. making a
great deal OF noise, talking both loud and bin
On the evening of the same dar tT"u tI"1 anu ois
long conference. The Commissoonnr ~ 40 Ii;t
In demanding implicit obedience from tbo citt ~
our Gentle constitution and laws national ! Tho
Saints again began their rantinps ohon+ a.;
wrongs, grievances, &c. "' 'nell
The Commissioners stopped them short in tbo+
saying they had not, in their mission, anythnr IN
do with that subject what pertained to them u,os
to present the Mormons with the Presidents nardo
see II they would accept it, and become bona fde
good citizens. '
The Saints then took up the Presidents procla-
nation to them, denied everything in it charged
against them, except the burning Of the trains -
1hey then went on to review some of the charges
specifically, and urged upon the Commissioners to
investigate them. They very earnestly urged the
Commissioners to go into investigation of all tbe
charges against them, which it would have taken
months to accomplish.
The Commissioners again blocked their game and
brought them down to the plain, simple and sinoIe
question OF whether they would accent the condi-
tons OF the Presidents pardon or not?-whether
they would submit unconditionally to the laws and
constitution of the United States, or defy her
powers?
They expressed entire willingness to submit to
the constitution and laws, but continued to rant
against Gentle officials.
The Commissioners said they 1.-THE Mormons\
would have to yield not only implicit submission
to the constitution and laws of the United States
but also full obedience to the legtmatey constitu
"a nSn ntnrS and info, e I
and laws
The conference, or, perhaps better the confabu-
latlon, continued for some time, the Latter Day
SAINTS OF the Church OF Jesus Christ seeking by a
thousand questions upon as many hypothesis to
gam some point, some advantage, or something
that bore the semblance of one. At the close It
was very easy to see how things were tending, and
to Judge of the final result; indeed the thing was to
all lntents and purposes settled. On the 18th the
amlcable arrangement was formally concluded, by
lhe Mormons accepting the Presidents pardon and
promising to become good citizens Est IL possible?
That day the Mormon Prophet, Brigham, per his
promise, addressed the peoples told them that peace
had been made and concluded; that they must re-
eelve the civil authorities; yield legal obedience to
them, also to the constitution and laws of the Uni
ted States receive the army permit it to 60 whith-
ers0eyer it would; accept the Presidents pardon,
though they were not guilty Of the charges therein
made against them; become good citizens, and all
that sort of thing, as is said.
On the evening of the 18th Gov. Powell made a
speech to the people, which avorably received
by them, and made favorable impression upon
them. Thus was peace made-thus ended the
"Mormon war;" which, mirdble dictu, was much less
sangunary and direful than the "kansas war;" and
may thus be summarily hstorized Killed, none;
wounded none; fooled, everybody.
On the morning of the 18th an express was dis
patched to Gen. Johnston, informing him that peace
was made. Where he received it has already been
noticed.
On the 14th the Commissioners went down to
Provo. They found great mass of people crowded
together there, living in a very disagreeable style
Most Of them had no houses; they existed in their
wagons and in holes shaded or imperfectly covered
! with brush They seemed to be very destitute of
| clothing; many of the women had not clothes suf-
ticient to dress themselves decently. The major
part of the people seemed to be sincere fanatics;
few complained to the Commissioners and said there
were great numbers of them who wanted to get
/ away. They were especially dissatisfied at having
| to lose their houses in the north and live down
| there in that way. Provo is town about half
J as large this has about seven thousand inhabit-
ants. 1t is not military position; it is an
| open, well watered plain, having a better soil
| than there is here. The Commissioners liked the
place better than they do this. Commissioner Pow
ell made speech to some 5000 persons there which
was well received. The women attended as well as
the men; every person went taking his seat, stool
or bench along with him. The Commissioners did
not consider the female portion of Mormondom as
| particu ariy happy; they look melancholy, down
! cast and morbid. There was no laughing eyes,
blushlng cheeks, as among our women, to storm the
hearts of the sterner sex. The Commissioners re-
about $500 people at the little town of Delhi, his
way up. That the Mormons intended burning this
| city, and destroying everything behind them flee
ing to the south or to the mountains, under certain
contingencies, is very evident. They now pre-
| tend to accept everything the government or the
! army ever asked them to. BY their rebellion they
have brought nothing but trial and tribulaon upon
/ themselves.
As the making of this peace is a matter of great
| Importance, both and prospectively, | have
| given you as full particulars Of the proceedings
ponn ppta thnpnN | b4ofn Vl,n,rh
| been given me from memory by Of the parties
| prominently engaged in the conferences, and are
substantially correct. The Mormons had shorthand
writers present at the private conferences and pub
lie meetings who reported all that said and
done: so by the next mail hope to be able to send
you full reports of all those proceedings.
The army expected, when left it on the banks
of Bear river, to enter this town tomorrow, with
banners flying, and drums beating. Whether it
| will be able to do not is doubtful. Probably
the heavy rains that we have recently had will de
tain it some days, since they have made the roads
bad, the ascent and descent of the mountains
ceedingy difficult and have caused the Weber riv
er to rise, but it will be in at least within few
days. 1t will not camp in the city, but intend to
cross the Jordan and hold temporary camp there
until permanent one is selected.
Col. Lorng, with his command, will proceed i'm
mediately to New Mexico. | believe he goes di-
! rectly south via Provo and Fillmore.
LATEST FROM UTAH.
! Government officer in Utah writes to Washing
L
as follows
had the pleasure of meeting, this evening, Brig
ham Young, kmbal and others. Young is no
| common man in my opinion. He has complete con
troll over this people. Governor Cumming is much
esteemed, and recognized as Governor, and had the
difficulties really settled before the Peace Commits
si0ners came. | was invited to the council this
evening with Governor Cumming and the Commits
sioners on the part of the government. Young and
some of his leaders called us at four and re-
| There friendly
feel confident everything is being satisfactorily
ranged. There was, however, some middling rough
talk, not by Young, but by some of his big men. 1t
was with great difficulty could let pass unansWer-
ed mean illusions and slang at Mr.. Buchanan. We
shall meet again tomorrow at nine O'clock My
impression is the people will commence moving
back in less than a week.
! NOBLE ENTERPRIsE.-We understand and take
the greatest pleasure in announcing that our dis
tinguished and wealthy townsman, VIM. b. Astor
Esq, has determined to build three magnificent
steamships, so constructed that they can be used
for commercial or naval purposes. The object that
Mr.. Astor has in view, is to give work to several
thousand suffering mechanics and laborers at pres
ent out of employment. When the vessels are COM
pleted he will offer them for sale to the United
States Government, and in it should decline,
to the European powers. Any surplus that may
remain after payment of the cost of construction
and reasonable interest, Mr.. Astor intends to
divide among the workmen. The cost will be
about So, 900 0OO!! Thank Heaven! riches do not
harden the hearts Of all its pOssessors- s-Ne'o York
Daily Neos.
MELANCHOLY CAsUALTY.-Springfed, Mass Ju-
ly IA collision occurred this evening between a
light four cared boat of the Yale Navy and a
Springfield club boat. eight oars, while practicino
on the river, by which the former capsized and
one of her crew, named George Z. Dunham, a iunior
of ale College, drowned. His body has been
recovered Mr.. Dunham was a son of Austin Dun.
ham, of the firm Of L. N. Kellogg Co., wool deal
ers of Hartford, Connecticut.
G@orGIA GoLD.-More gold mines, it is reported
have been found in Georgia. 'We learn from re-
liable authority, SAYS The Dohlonega Vomnfain SID
, nat, that some extraordinary rich specimens Of
quartz rock have been found on a Frandon on Ches-
tatee river, short distance hnlnw Rnardnn's Enrd