The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-23
INTERESTING FROM UTAH.


Last Gentle Merchant-Hls Statement Of
the Morality OF the Morn,ons-Polygamy-
Death the Penalty o( observation-disclosures
Of GeDtiles-Federal Omcers-Charges OF
Murder-Speclal Commissioners Expected
no Preparations for Burning-Mountain
Retreat-The Army OF Defence-Mnnufac-
tuxlng Pistols and GunPovvtier-Colonel
Johnston Well Watched-Brignam ia Bu-
stness-The Firm Returns Unconverted-
Great Emigration from California to Utah
Indians saucy and in Arms-rhe Indian
Chief on the War Question, sc.
Mr. Bell, of the firm Of Livingston, Knkcad Il Co.,
s Great Salt Lake City, having arrived here within the
act few days, direct from Utah. California; and being
te LAST Of the "Gentes who left that Territory our re-
porter sought an interview for the purpose Of obtaining
yeAsole information matters and things generally in
Mpcmondo and submits the following as the substance of
- interesting "talk" with that gentleman
Nr went out to Utah with of the principals of the
arn in ls4e for the purpose OF establishing business
ors with the inha Of that Territory Being well
seceived, they immediately opened store and from that
sus vi Sth November last with the exception of six
months absence Mr.. B. has been resident OF Great Salt
Make City From his long residence there and the nature
q hs business throwing him contact daily with every
shss Of citizens, probably who has been to Utah
has had better opportunities Of forming opinion of that
PEOPLE, nor could speak with certainty the
- their procedure.
MORALITY OF THE MoRMoNs.
f people, as community, he represents them honest,
sober and very industrious, fully convinced themselves
Sst they are the people o: Cod and that Brigham His
Prophet Notwithstanding there are plenty of persons in
The Territory who far from being ornaments to
eiety or models worthy Of imitation some Of the rising
generation are fond Of SPREE fun and roc; not over
particular how they raise shndy nor at whose expense
they have it, Of this class there sprinkng VINO be-
times forget the wholesome teachings of Father Matthew
wxA all their faults, admitting he says, the legality of
polygamy there is "taking them all in all" not
moral community in the world than is to be found in
Utah, nor indeed any moral anywhere that he knows
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PoLYaAMY.
ma "pecuar institution s still in it's infancy and
some irregularities, doubtless, occur now and again.
Some OF fair have not got sufficiently acquainted
wh the traces easy and viii have their hours of
sadness but general thing, the sistcrs" have as
Dsch faith the righteousness and divinity Of the prnci
p.e Of polysauy as the brethren" and herewith
sentepted. "Scenes" that outside barbarians would
naturally expect, of very rare occurrence The pstr
s~sh seems to enjoy much peace at home as the
.ssncheicri monogamst
DEATH THE PENALTY OF SEDUCTION.
Prostitution or seduction, is not tolerated in the Terri
tory Death the penalty for adultery for both parties
here have doubtless been ransgressors who have es
caped but the execution Of the law has been proba
bly, more 10 avoid difficulty with the general government
shAn from want Of will TO carry II through Should the
Msrons be able assert their independence now and be
come separate people from the United States become
ssvereign state Of the Unon the Law against the adue
rers will doubtless be honored in the observance
TREATMENT OF GESTILEs.
oatsidcrs or "Genles," have not been subjected to
If alfxef I'm
ucnsrn The troubles between the Genies and the Nor
rasus have sprung from meddlng, unnecessarily and
called tor on the part Of the former Many had to
ctan With tne .doa tina. the faith and peculiar ns
,a,,on'' matters which everybody had right TO
ur.cse talk aoont joke about rdicule and oppose aud
suSh have invariably got themselves into trouble; bu
cbos who have gone there and who have regarded Nor
mor and poly samy as matters pertaining 70 the Nor
monr, ard attended to their ow1 affairs, have lived IN
t~sce and heen respected by the community. That a
eiydce exists against Genes general Is very certln,
sus has practical results they mind their bcsi
FEpERAL OFFICERS.
Mr. r. says that be has seen federal officers arrive and
seen them lie has watched their proccesings but
sever took part for against them there and here he
purposes 70 pursue the Some federal Off.
,ers were much respected by the Normons, and they
had always anicabe intercourse with each oer hence
he nfers that all might have had the experience.
federal officer who would 60 there without pref ldice
sgans the people and attend strictly 10 his business
would have no difficulties; but he began TO msdde with
NorTnonsm his peace was at an end No name nor posi-
could shelter him from the contempt OF the comuiu'
nuy II tho Mormons attacked ana they de-
ssied on retaliation, they cold make the place "too
hcs'' for the comfort of the offender and Is
No. al all unlikely that before the affair cndcd the snnod
against would become the sinner. Mr. h. thinks 4 Is
apty that special commissions we're no, sent 70 Utah 20
investigate The charges peerred agan. ne N0rnons ana
States officers. Much interesting Information would have
been gathered. me fact should not be elnceaed from
me public thst the commencement of difficulties has al
most ryaiAbIy sprung from personal rnatters-not on
shl
CHARGES or MURDER.
Mr. Bell has 10 doubt of the good faith OF Of the
rccsnt officials IN prcferriDg charges against the Mormon
aders but such grave charges az those Of the mur
Of Capt Gunnson, Of Col Babbctt and Of poisoning
Judre shaver, preferred by Drummond, be considers
his Duty TO pro,es, against the impuIaicn OF such
crimes being aid at the door Of the Morrnons.
There s no room for doubling the murder
of the two former by the Indians. far from the
Influence OF The Mormons and under circumstances which
demonstrate that entirely an Indian affair. At
yadge Shavers death Mr. r. called the Coroners
Jury ard there grounds for the nsinuson Of the
thoughts expressed entertained by any of the Jury
any person cognizant Of the circumstances attending his
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS rxPEcrEp
1he present position OF Brigham Young and the nba-
ban,s Of the Territory is the consequences Of the past
tsve They are therefore, determined n oupe the ap
oach Of the army Their abors heretofore have been
sfned solely N gripping the expedition hndering
blood Mr.. b had lengthy interview with Brigham lust
previous 70 his departure and assures us that such
thinks that through the winter the government and Con-
rrcss will have time go consider the matter thoroughly
spa wish, withdraw the troops and srecii
sprirn To investigation they would never
have objected and he thin ks they will even now oh
iect hut 10 army entering their valleys, under such
circumstances they viii not consent and sooner than
army should enter they viii tight, and overpowcred
burn oil their possessions and take to the mountains
SOME have thought Bghsms dscourscs were for effect
outde OF utah but our informant thinks 10 the con.
srsry and considers that Brigbsms works sustain his
Uc~de.
NO PREPARATIONS FOR BtyRvrNa.
The people are devoid Of fear touching the future
They are hopes that there will be fighting but II
must conc, that victory viii perch the banners or
she sanis Nothing has been done by way Of prepars-
zion for the burning Brigham has coursellcd the SAINTS
in oil the settlements 10 SOW, plant build and Improve
she same as usual and he attends N h affairs before
MoUNTAIN RETREAT.
This going the mountains has been learned from the
Indians. rho Mormons could whip the Indians
when they retired TO the mountains SO now that they
Friendly, the red skins have taught their Mormon brcth