New-York daily tribune., 1858-07-16

| Of this and TO points beyond. We will visit Provo
and he settlements south u cay or two, end see SID
confer with the people and Inform them that the diff
culties have been settled, snd .h induce them to "a
| tuin 10 their nomss.
We have written Ger. Johnston by tee messenger
.hat vii bear this, informing hum ot Whist had ,en
done, and tbst he could march MS army 10 The valley
whenever he desired TO do We intend 10 remain
aid visit the people and With them ua G sn.
Johnston army arrives. We think it important that
We remain nntiI the army is located IN tae valley. we
have bat q n Tome Il. 10 write the express viii start
in few moments. We will in iew days forward
We have ;he honcr to be, very rs.lecia.y,
L kyT y ItCHfi.5,y foWLL5 Commissioners to U:aa.
To ,he Bor Joas YiOYD, Secretary Of Wa Washington
DIsrAToB OF On. JOHNSTON 10 IBE WAR DEPART-
YEyT.
HE,pQUARIERs, DEPARTNEST OF UTAH, I
CAnp os BEAR RIVER, u. T., jane To- 1883
MAJOR: ] have the honor TO report that the march
OF the army OF Utah commenced on the 18th nst lhe
advance composed Of the ID Dragons, comm anded
by Col Cooke; the Volunteer Battalion, commanded
by Lieut.. Col Bee and Pheipss Light Bsttery, ar
rived mere on the l4th ios.. the 9TH Infantry, Col
Waite, commanding, and Renos Battery, on the 10Th,
sccomp panied by part Of the supply train. To-day
the 10Th Infantry, commanded by Col. Alexander AID
q battalion composed OF one company CT cavalry, one
company of mounted rifles, three companies Of tha 80,
two companies Of the 9th and one company OF the ltl
lnfsntry, COI. hLl WIN
the remainder of the supply train.
The river rises during the night but can be forded
in the afternoon. The crossing, therefore, OF the
drsgoons, volunteers and train, not effected till
was sufficiently repaired TO ensbie Capt Phelps to
pass his pieces and caissons over by hand. This
evening Capt. Renos battery will be crossed IN the
same way. Tne 9TH Infantry and trains will cross
this evening, and if there s time afJerward, the 10Th
Infantry Col. Lorngs battalion and trains, VIII also
cross and the march will be resumed tomorrow, IN
the order directed by my order OF this dete here WITH
The march to the Valley will be made in five days.
On the day of my arrivsl at this placs l received
communication from the United States Commissioners,
the Hon. L. w. Powell and Msjor Ben McCulloch, of
which the inclosed is copy. l have the honor 10
transmit copy of my reply, and aso copy OF isw
remarks which it was thought should address to the
people to aay an unfouDded apprehension prevailing
among them.
Captain Newton Of the Engineer Corps, was de.
tacbed yesterday, with sn escort Of an officer spd
thirty men, AID the most experspced guide oi tae
mountains James Bridger, 10 eIsmins thoroughly the
country from this point TO the head OF Muddy Creek
which flows into Bear River. l believe the eleyS;ed
Cache Valley can DO ssceIded by easy gradations,
and that the opposite side can be descended into
Cache Valley without difficulty. II good road
should be found practicable, as expect would re-
spectfuy suggest that the commander o; the forces
here may be authorized to order its construction I'M
mediately. The only communication between import
ant districts should not long be allowed to continue
through long and dlnlcut chIlObs ehelly OOouuCseu
The health OF the troops continues excellent.
WIN est JoIHNrsoN SON Soons q and
Brev.t Brigsdier General United States Army Comms
To MsjoI LAWS McDowEIL Assistant Adatan General Head
quarters Of the Amy, wes: Point, New'Y0Ii
LETTER FROM THE PEACE coMMIssioSERs TO GEN.
JOHNSTON.
GREAT SALT LAKE CITY, !
UTAH TERRITORY, June l., 1888.
DEAR SIR: We have the pleasure Of Informing you
that after full and free conference with the chlei men
Of tie Territory we are informed by them that they
will yield obedience TO the Constitution and laws ot
the United States that they will not resist the e1ecu
ton of the laws in the Territory OF Utah. tina. they
cheeriuy consent that the civil officers OF the Terri
tory shall enter upon the discharge Of their respective
duties and that they will make no resistance to the
army of the United States in its march to the valley Of
Salt Lake or elsewhere. We hsye their assurance
that no resistance will be made to the oficers civil or
military or the United Stses in the exercise Of their
various functions in the Territory OF Utah.
The houses fields and gardens Of the people Of this
Territory, particularly in and about Sal. Lake City,
are very insecure. The animals OF your army would
cause great destruction of property II the greatest care
should not be observed In the march and in the ssec
ton Of camps. The people of the Territory are sone-
what uneasy fer fear the army when it shs reach the
valley would not properly respect their persons and
property. We have assured them that neither their
persons norypropery would be injured or molesed by
re army updeT your command.
We would respectfully suggest, in consequence Of
this feeling Of uEeasness that you Issue procama
ton to the people OF Utah, stating tna' the smy un-
der your command would not trespsss upon the rights
or property OF peaceabls citizens during the
in or the march of your army through the Territory.
Such proclamation would greatly alAy the existing
arxiety and fear Of the people, and csuse those who
have abandoned their homes 10 return 70 taer houses
| and farms.
We have made inquiry about grass, wood, &,., ne.
cessary for the subsistence and convenience Of your
army. We have eonversed with Mr.. Fieklln fully on
this subject and given him all the information We
| have, which he Will impat to you.
We respectfully suggest that you march TO the val
lev ss coon as X Is convene ut for you 70 DO so.
! We have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
obe6ient servants,
krS 4 y IoTfItc HIOSTLLt5cH. Commissioners Of rt,A
Gen A. q JOHNSTON commanding army OF Utah, Camp scs
Utah Territo;y.
| GEN. JoHysToS's REPLY TO THE TEAcE CoNNIs-
| sIoSERs.
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT or UTAH,
| CAsP ON BEAR RIsEE, June II, 1858. !
| GENTLEMEN: Your communication from Salt l. AXE
| City was received to day. The accomplishment o
the object of yoar mission entirely in accordance witt
the instructions Of the President the wisdom and for
besrance Of which you have 81 ably displayed 10 th'
people OF the Territory, viii, hope, lesd 70 on
lust appreciation of their relations 20 the General Gov
eminent sDd the establishment Of the supremacy o
the laws. esrn with surprise that ureaslnese Is fsl
by the people TO the tres.ment thst they may re
ceive from the army. Acting under the twofold obi
cations of citize and soldiers, may be supp,se
to comprehend the rights Of the people aud to be sli
oen.y mindful Of the obhg gstious OF our osths no. {
disregard the laws which govern Us as military body
reference 10 them will thow with what jealous car
| the General Goverrmep. hss gusrdsd the rights Q
citizens sgsirst any eucroachmens Iae srmy IA
duties 70 perform here in execution OF the Dspsrrien
| of Wsr which from the nature of the IL cannot les
70 interference with the people IN their various Pal
suis, sn3 ii Nd obstruction 3 pvessntsd % the di: