Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-12-17

October Is, 1897, expresses the opinion
that unless large force Is sent here,
from the nature Of the country, a pro-
iracted war on their the Mormons part
is inevitable" This be considered ueces-
sary, TO terminate the war speedily and .
more economically than il attempted by
insufficient means"
In the mean time it was nv anxious
desire that the Mormons should yield
obedience to the constitution and the
laws, without rendering il necessary to
resort to military force. To aid in ae-
complishing this object, l deemed j, ad-
visable in April last to dispatch two dis.
/ tinguished citizens Of the United States,
Messrs. Powell and McCulloch, to Utah
They bore with them a proclamation al
dressed by myself to the people Of Utah,
dated on the sixth day Of that month,
warning them Of their true condition, and
how hopeless it was on their part to per
sist in rebellion against the United States,
and offering all those who should submit
to the laws full pardon for their past
/ seditious and treasons. At the same time,
! assured those who should persist in re-
bellion against the United States, that
they must expect no further lenity, but
look to be vigorously dealt with according
to their deserts. The instructions to
these agents, as well as a copy of the
proclamation, and their reports, are here
with submitted. Il will be seen by their
report of the Sd of July last, that they
have fully confirmed the opinion express
ed by Gen. Johnston in the previous De-
tober, as TO the necessity Of sending rein
forcements to Utah. In this they state
that they are firmly impressed with the
belief that the presence of the army
here and the large additional force that
, had been ordered to this Territory, were
the chief inducements that caused the
Mormons to abandon the idea of resist
ing the authority of the United States.
: A less decisive policy would probably
have resulted in long, bloody and ex-
J pensive war
These gentlemen conducted themselves
to my entire satisfaction, and rendered
useful services in executing the humane
, intentions of the government.
Italso affords me great satisfaction to
state, that Governor Cumming has per-
formed his duty in an able and concilia-
, tory manner, and with the happiest ef-
feet. | cannot, in this connection, re-
; irain from mentioning the valuable SER
, vices Of Col. Thomas /. Kane, who,
from motives Of pure benevolence, and
: without any official character or pecuni.
= airy compensation, visited Utah during
the last inclement winter, for the pur-
= pose OF contributing 10 the pacifcation OF
e the Territory.
5 ! am happy TO inform you, that the
] Governor and other civil officers of Utah.
= are now performing their appropriate
? functions without resistance. The au-
: thority OF the constitution and the laws
, has been fully restored, and peace
e prevails throughout the Territory.
A portion OF the troops sent TO Utah
D are now encamped in Cedar Valley, for
r ty-four miles south west Of Salt Lake
{ City; and the remainder have been or
dered to Oregon to suppress Indian
J hos,ilities.
e The march Of the army to Salt Lake
City, through the Indian Territory, Ia.
had powerful effect in restraining the
hostile feeling against the Unssd States,
which existed among the Indians in that
i region, and in securing emigrants to the
+ far West against their depredations.-
3 This will also be the means Of establish
j ing military posts and promoting settle
: ments along the route.
e Our relations with the great empires oI
d France and Russia, as well as with al
y other governments on the continent OF
! Europe, except that Of Spain, continue
= to be Of the most friendly character
r With Spain our relations remain in ar
z unsatisfactory condition. In my mes
D sage Of December last informed you
a that our Envoy Extraordinary and Min,
e ister PleHiPoteniiary 70 Madrid bad ask.
c ed for his recall and it was my purpose
+ to send out new minister 10 that court
J. with special Instructions on al question:
= pending between the two governments
}, and with a determination TO have them
e speedily and amieably adjusted, II that
e were possible. This purpose has been
= hitherto defeated b. causes which need
i not enumerate.
The mlssioa 90 Spain has been enirust
: ed 10 4 distinguished citizen Of Keagac.
s. ky. Who sill proceed 10 Madrid without