The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1858-12-17

msnts notice to repel any and all such invasion,
and established marshal law from It's date thro'
cut the Territory. These proved to be no idl,
threats. Forts Bridgsr and Supply were vacated
and burnt down by the Mormons, to deprive our
troops OF shelter after their long and fatiguine
march, Orders were issued by Daniel II. Wells
styling himself "Lieutenant General, Nauvoo
Legion" to stampede the animals Of the United
States troops on their march, to set fire to their
trains to burn the grass and the whole sountry
before them and on their fanks to keep them
from sleeping by night surprises, and to blockade
the road by Telling trees, and destroying the ford
Of rivers, &c.
These orders were promptly and effectually
obeyed. On the 4th Of October, 1867, the Nor
mons captured and burned on Green River, three
of our supply trains, consisting Of rs wagons
loaded with provisions and tents for the army
and carried away several hundred animals. This
diminished the supply of provisions SO material
~ that General Johnston wae obliged to reduce
the ration and even with this precaution, there
was only sufficient left to subsist the troops un-
til the first of June.
Our little army behaved admirably in theic
encampment at Fort Bridger, under these trying
privstions. In the midst of ths mountains, in o
dreary, unsettled, and inhospitable region, more
than thousand miles from home, they passed
the severe and inclement winter without o muir
muir. They looked forward with confidence for
relief fro m their country in due season, and in
this they were not disappointed.
The Secretary Of War employed all his en- Or
giss to forward them the necessary supplies, and
to muster and sepd such military force to Utah
US would render resistance on the part Of the
M mr. hov,olnsa nd tkt,a taru N the
without the effusion Of blood. In his efforts he
was efficiently sustained by Congress. They
granted appropriations sufficient to cover the
deficiency thus necessarily created, and also pro-
vided for raising two regiments Of volunteers,
"for the purpose of quelling disturbances in the
Territory Of Utah, for the protection of supply
and emigrant trains and the suppression oflndi-
on hostilities on the frontiers" Happily, there
was no occasion to call these regiments into SER
vice. Ii there had been, should have felt seri-
ons embarrassment in selec ing them, so great
was the number OF our brave mad patriotic citi-
zens anxious to serve their country in this dis
tant and apparently dangerous expedition
Thus it has ever been, and thus may it ever bc
The wisdom and economy of sending sufficient
to Utah are established not only
by the event, but in the opinion of those who
from their position and opportunities, are the
most capable of forming correct judgment
General Johnston the commander Of the forces,
in addressing the Secretary of War fr)m Fort
Bridger, under date of October 16, 1857, express
Sos the opinien that "unless large force is sent
here, from the nature of the country, protrac-
ted war on their the Mormons part is inevitl-
ble." This he considered necessary, 10 terminate
the war speedily and more economically than
if attempted by insufficient means"
T.. IL. L 4
that the Mormons should yield obedience to the
necessary to resort to military force 10 aid in
accomplishing this object, deemed it advisable
in April last, to despatch two distinguished citi-
zens Of the United States, Messrs. Powell and
McCulloch, to Utah. They bore with them a
proclamation addressed by myself to the inhab
itants 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 persist
in rebellion against the United States, and Offer
ing all those who should submit to the laws a
full pardon for their past sections and treasons.
At the same time, I assured those who should
persist in rebellion against the United States that
hey must expect no further lenity, but look to
be vigorously dealt with according TO their de-
Ierts. The instructions to these agents, as we'll
IS copy of The proclamation, and their reports
ire herewith submitted. It will be seen by their
'eport Of tho Sd July last, that they have fully
confirmed the opinion expressed by General
Johnston in the previous October, as to the ne
essity of sending reinforcemsnts to Utah. In
his they state that they "are firmly impressed
With the belief that the presence of the army here
md the large additional force that had been or
lered to this Territory, were the chief induce
nents that clused the Mormons to abandon the
dea Of resisting the authority Of the Uuited
'tates. A less decisive policy would probably
lave resulted in long bloody, and expensive
var.
These gentlemen conduoted themselves to my
ntire satisfaction and rendered useful services
n executing the humane intentions Of the gov
rnment. ,s
1t affords me great satisfaction to state that
iov. Cumming has performed his duty in anable
nd conciliatory manner, and with the happiest
feet. cannot, in this connexion, refrain from
,entioning the valuable services Of Col. Thomas
!. Kane, who, from motives Of pure benevolence,
nd without any official character or pecuniary
ompensation, visited Utah during the last in
lement winter, for the purpose Of contributing
, the pacifcation of the Territory.
l am happy to inform you, that the governor and
fher civil officers of Utah, are now performing
leir appropriate functions without resistance
he authority of the constitution and the laws
as been fully restored, and peace prevails thro'-
ut the Territory.
A portion Of the troops sent to Utah are now
icamped in Cedar Valley, "A miles south west Of
alt Lake city; aud the remainder have been Or
sred to Oregon to suppress Ind an hostilities.
Tho march of Che army to Salt Lake city, thro'
le Indian Territory, has had q powerful effectin
the hostile feelings against the Uni
ID States, which existed among the Indians in
lat region, and in securing emigrants to the Far
est against their depredations. This will also
} the means Of establishing military posts and
romoting settlements along the route;
Irecommeud that the benefits Of our land laws
nd pre-emption system be extended to tho peo-
10 Of Utah, by the establishment Of land Of
,e in that Territory. atse M
have occasion, also, to congratulate you on