The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-13
THE LATEST NEWS.



Pesccsisls Daspesitaon OF the Mornons, &c.
ST. LOUIS, July IL, 1853.
Dispatches from Leavenworth to the 9th inst, by
steamer War Eagle to Bonneville, say that letters
have been received by the ST. Joseph mail from the
interest
An officer writing from General Johnston's camp
on Bear river, June l6, says the army would re-
sumo its march next day.
General Johnston bad received an express from
the Peace Gem nissioners informing him that the
army would be received peaceably by the Mormons.
The General did not, however, feel any increased
confidence in the peaceable attitude Of the Saints
and thu army was kept in readiness to repcl any
treacherous demonstration.
A proclamation had been issued to the people by
General Johnston, in which he tells them the army
de- as ready now to afford them assistance and protec
tion as it was to oppose them when in rebel
aien against the government 1t was thought this
guarantee would cause many Mormons to evade the
despotism Of Young, who has sedulousy inculcated
the belief that the army particularly hostile to
them.
The troops were in fine condition, and glad to be
released from inaction.
The garrison at Fort Bridger consisted of Captain
Hendricksonfs and Lieutenant Smiths companies Of
che Sixth infantry and Captain Stewards troops of
First cavalry.
Colonel Hoffman had lost ninety mules, but only
one horse, in his march across the Plains
The st. Joseph Gazette of the 9Th inst, noticing
the arrival of the Utah mail, says that General Har
ney was encampcd just beyond Fort Laramie. Colo
mel Mays command was met thirty-fve miles this
side of Laramie. A large body of infantry was at
Ash Hollow. Major Emery was encamped on the
Big Blue, and another commander (name not gven)
was at Fort Kearney The provision trains were
progressing finely. The Sioux Indians were scat
tered all along the route, but were friendly. There
was heavy fail of snow at Fort Bridger June 10.
A despatch from st. Joseph, dated the It'll inst
by the United States Express Company to Boone
vile, says that the Salt Lake mail of June 10 had
arrived. General Johnston and his command were
met at Echo canon, fifty miles from the city.
The army was in excellent health and spirits.
Brigham Young and his followers were still at
Provo. Young had been to Salt Lake Cityt con-
fer with Governor Cumming and the Peace Com
mssioners, but the result of the conference not
known. 1t was the established opinion that the
Mormons would offer no resistance.
Col Hoffman left the command at Fort Bridger to
Capt. Marcy, and accompanied General Johnston.
Everything in regard to the future movements Of
the Mormons was yelled in mystery. Rumors were
still rife however, that they mediate an occupancy
of Sonora. Conjectures were numerous In the valley
that the United States government intend to pur-
chase the Mormon improvements in the South Platte.
The roads were very high but good. The mail
party neither met any Indians on the Plains,
but met great many traders at different points on
the road. The mail was nineteen days going from
Salt Lake to ST. Joseph.
The same despatch says that Judge Sinclair, re-
Gently appointed Judge of Utah, would leave st.
Josephs on the 10th inst, accompanied by Mr..
Dodge, District Attorney for Utah.
Our Lesvenwocth correspondent, under date of
the sth inst, says an express arrived at Fort
Leavepworth this morning from Fort Kearney,
passing the Utah mail for st. Joseph.
II was said that Governor Cumming and the
Peace Commissioners had concluded a treaty of
peace with the Mormons.
General Harvey was in camp nine miles beyond
Fort Kearney on the Sd inst The express, with
orders for him TO halt, must have overtaken him.
The United States steamer Mink leaves the fort
tomorrow with Captain Lovell's and Lieutenant
Lees companies Of Second infantry for Fort Ran
dali She also takes recruits for the same regiment.
Judge Cato has resigned his position rs District
Judge.