The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-06-29
INTEREsrITG FROM SALT LAKE
From the s.. Louis Democrat, June l6.

rived here yesterday morning.
The party left Camp Scott on the 10Th of May.
Gov Cumming had returned there from Salt Lake
City He stated that almost instantly upon his
arrival at the Mormon city he found the population
moving off The movement had indeed commenc
ed, and shortly increased till the entire people Of
the northern settlements were in motion. Brig
ham Young formally delivered into his hands the
'soreat seal" and all state records. The Mormon
chiefs appeared particularly socious that Governor
Cumming should take possession of these moment
Gus documents, relying uron this measure as the
only one for their preservation. They were urgent
that the governor should at once deposit them in a
fre-pr0Ot snf;. The reason OF this soon transplr-
ell with the discovery that extensive preparations
had been skiliully made to give the city to the
flames u Iu the Russians at Moscow. Large
quantities Of dried fence, wood had been arranged
in many houses, which a match would have kind
led to confaeration. Happily, better councils
prevailed among the leaders, and strenuous en-
dcavors were success fully made by the majo part
of the pOpulat on to prevent tie cltastio he.
Having received the captulation of Brigham
and taken efficient means to prevent the still dread
ed burning of the city, Gov. Cumming deemed it
proper, if possible, peacefully to prevent the mi
grafton southwark, and set off after the trains.
! he whole population of the northern settlements
were on the road-a few guards alone being left in
the villages. he number of men, women, and
children could scarcely be less than 81, 900 Many
were far advanced, SO that it useless to pursue
them. The forward trains were three hundred
miles southwark down the valley. I he governor
counted seven hundred and fifty wagons laden
with families. They were abundantly prOvisioned
Many hundreds had 'hutted" by the way. C.,
had built udoJc houses of the road mud. The
cold and heavy rains had disappointed their ex-
pectatons of the dry weather necessary to the
permanency Of such structures and had washed
away their walls. They were thus left exposed to
the winds and rains But there appeared 10
very serious suffering, though much and trying i'll
convenience. The attempt to procure a general
abandonment of the march was of course futile.
There is uncertainty about the destination
which the Mormons leaders now propose to them
selves. They keep their counsel in this
srect with remarkable clOseness. The suggestion
that they were bound for Cedar City is rather dis
credited by the fact that they have driven large
herds Of their cattle much southwark OF that point
1t is feared that they may cOalesce with ofthe
Indian tribes of the South, which arc already suf;-
GENTLY vexatous and thus give much trouble to the
government. They themselves complain bitterl y
OF the treatment Of rowing parties of Indians, who,
finding them defenceess on the road, cannot resist
the temptation presented by so much booty The
Indians rdicule the MOrnOns, saying that they
are squaws and can't fight.
Camp Scott remained healthy The accounts
of inadequate provisions have been exaggerated.
The quality of their fare is alone matter of COM
plant with the troops. Gov. Cumming has taken
efficient steps to remedy all Inconvenience, and
preclude the possibility CT suffering in the army
from this source.
At about twenty miles of Platte Bridge, Col.
Kane net the supply train of Col. Hoffman, and
also the United States Commissioners for whose
rival Col. Johnston has hitherto been reported as
waiting
> The departure of the Mormons appears to lie
conceived by those in the American camp, as pro-
badly the best course feasible. The coolness ad-
dress, and firmness Of Gov. Cumming in securing
the adoption of this alternative to strongly
attcsted .jy the cye-wnesscs Of his conduct. His
management of the army in its critical circum-
stances also clicits, and We doubt not deserves,
warm cncOmums.
From the 81. Louis Republican,
BY the politcne>s of Mr. Fay Worthen, late
from Salt Lake City we are in possession of full
dates from thnt place to the 18th ult.
Much division prevailed among the Mormons
regarding their policy under the present circum-
stances. Mr. W., however, was sanguine as to the
success of the Peace Party.
Brigham Young had come cut openly in their
favor, and Mr.. w does not think any man or men
in the church can sand up against him, and re-
CARDS any UNI opuary on his part but temporary.
cung had gone so far as to station guard in
Salt Lake City and several upper settlements to
prevent their being burned, which had been the
cause of some remark, particularly in the Southern
settlements. But they complained almost bitterly
of his not allowing them to take the supply trains
this spring, and said he intended letting them all
come in and make Bridger impreenable. Mr..
VS. personal opinion is that no attack on United
States troops or trains is intended by the Nor
mons. He thinks they would not interfere with
cmgrants to California conducting themselves dis
crectly. The Indians would not, he is confident
modest Americans stating themselves to be such.
Mr. VS. opinion, however is decidedly in support
of additional levies. In case OF war, he does net
think 10000 men would he sufficient force for
our purposes.
Mr. Worthen confirms the report of the evac Ia
ton of Salt Lake City, which commenced shortly
after Gov. Cumming arrived. Except around the
euard-ho ses, the city is almost a solitude. The
MCrmons had somewhat resented Gov C.'s issuing
proclamation inviting persons injured to apply to
him for rcdr, IS. For nearly week they came in
large numbers to his residence, where he had their
narratives written down, and when he returned to
Camp Scott, he carried the whole of them off with
him. No doubt his pra:seworthy step had cooled
the feelings of some of Gov. Cummings Mormon
adherents but Mr. w does not think it will prove
enough so to alter matters materially.
LATER FROM UTAH
ST. LOUIS, June 21.-Private advices from the
army of May 18th mention the arrival of Lieut..
Armstrong at Camp Scott with Is head of cattle
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