Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-06-19

was hOnored with formal and respecuul
reception by many gentlemen, including
the Mayor and municipal officers of the
city. and by them escorted TO lodging
previously prepared, The Mayor occupy
ing seat al his side in the carriage.
Ex-Governor Young paid Linn visit Of
ceremony as soon as he was sufficiently
relieved from the fatigue of his journey
to receive company. In subsequent in
tervew, Ex-Governor Young eVnced a
willingness 10 afford him every facility he
migh require for The efficient performance
Of his administrative duties. Brigham
Young's course, in this respect, Governor
Cumming lancied, met with the entire
approval of majority of the Salt Lake
community.
The territorial seal with other public
property, was rendered to Governor Cum
ming by William H. Hooper, the late ac-
ting Secretary Of the Territory. The re-
cords and library remain unimPalred.
Governor Cumming entered upon the
performance of his official duty. With
feelings of profound regret he learned that
The agent, MIR. Hurt, was charged with
having melted 10 acts of hostility the In
dians in the Vinta Valley. The informa-
tion came from Mr.. Hooper. He hoped
that Mr.. Hur. could vindicate himselffrom
the charges. yet they demand an inves'l-
CATION.
Governor Cumming had informed Gen.
Johnson that he should probably be com
PEELED TO make requislion Tor sufficient
force TO chastise the Indians.
AT every point he was recognized as
the Governor of Utah, and received with
a military salute, the houses being lIluml-
mated in his honor.
Having heard numerous complaints,
Gov. Cumming caused public notice to be
posted, signifying his readiness to relieve
those who deemed themselves aggrieved
by being illegally restrained of their it,
erty, and assuring the protection OF all
persons. He kept his office open al all
hours, nigh: and day, and registered fifty
six men, and ,hirty-three women, and
seveniy-one children, as desirous of bis
protection. and eyinciug their disposition
of proceeding TO the United States. A
large majority Of these people were OF En-
glish birth, and were promised assistance
TO be removed.
Governor Cumming says that his visit
10 the Tabernacle will never be forgotten.
There were between three and four thou.
sand persons assembled for the purpose
of public worship. There was the most
profound silence when he appeared.
Brigham Young introduced him as the
Governor of Utah, and Governor Cum.
ming addressed them for half an hour, tel
ling them it was his purpose to uphold
the Constitution, and that he would ex.
pect their obedience to all lawful authorl-
ty, assuring them Of bis determination to
administer equal and exact justice, etc.
He was listened to respectfully. de in
vited responses, and several spoke, refer
ring in excited tones TO The murder Of Jo-
seph Smith, 10 the services rendered by
The Mormon battalion in the Mexican war,
and recapitulated long chapter of their
wrongs. The tumult learfuIly increased,
but an appeal from Brigham Young re-
stored calmness. Several afterward ex-
pressed regret al their behaviour.
Gov. Cumming proceeds 10 describe
the exodus of the Mormons. The Peo-
pie, e,incuding the inhabitants of Salt Lake,
in the northern part Of the Territory, are
leaving; the roads are every where filled
with wagons loaded with provisions and
household furniture, the women and chill
dren following after without shoes or
hats, driving their focks they know not
where.
They seemed not only content but
cheerful. 1t is the will Of of the Lord,
they say, and they rejoice to change the
comforts of home for the trials Of the will
derness. Their Ultimate destination was
not fixed upon. Going south seemed TO
be sufficient 10 designate the place, but
from the private remarks of Young in his
tabernacle, Governor Cumming thinks
they are going 10 Sonora.
Brigham Dung, Kimball. and most OF
the influential men, had left their commo-
dous mansions 10 swell the ranks Of the
emigranis. The masses everywhere an
nounced 10 Governor Cumming that the
torch Will be applied to every house in
Discriminatory throughout the country, as
soon as the troops attempt TO cross The
The people, though scatter
ed, every means would be taken 10 rally
them. Some of the Mormons are yet IN
arms, land the Governor speaks OF lhe mis-
chief they are capable of rendering as
guerilas. The way for the emlgIants 10
the Pacific is open.
Governor Cumming says that he would
leave for the south on The 3lsi Of May. !
He says tbs, he will restrain all he pro- .
of the military for the nresenf