The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-07

Our little army behaved admirably ID their encamp
meht at Fot Bridger under these trying priyaons In
tho midst Of the mountains in dreary, unsettled and
nhos pitable region than thousand miles from
home they passed the and inclement winter with
They looked forward with confidence for
relief om their country III due season. and IN this they
not disappointed.
ward them the necessary supplies, and TO muster and
send such military force to Utah would render
ssiance the part Of the Mormons hopeless and thus
terminate the war without the elusion OF blood In his
Efforts be was efficiently sustained by Congress They
granted appropriations sufficient to cover the deficiency
thus necessarily created and also provided for raising two
regiments OF volunteers, "ior the purpose OF qoeins
in the Territory Of Utah, for the protection
OF supply emgrant trains and the suppression of In
dian hostitn the frontiers" Happily, there
occasion to call these regiments into service. there
had been should have felt serious
ectlg the great the number Of our brave aud
patriotic citizens anxious TO serve their country in this
distant aud apparently dangerous expedition Thus has
been, and thts may il ever be-
Tie WISDOM and economy Of sending sufficient rein
foIcemepts To Utah established not only the event.
but in he opinion Of those Who from Their position ana
opportunities, the most capable Of forming correct
Judgment. General Johnston, the commas Of the
forces, IL addressing the Secretary of War from Fort
BIle under date OF October Is, 1857 expresses the OPT
that unloss large force is sent here from the ma
tue OF the country protracted war on their he Nor
mors pant is inevitable Tns he considered necessary
terminate the especially and more economically
than attempted by insufficient means"
In the time it my anxious desire that the
MOI should yield obedience TO the constitution and
the laws, without rendering necessary to resort to mill
tary force. To aid in accomplishing this object deemed
citizens Of the United Stt,s-Messis Powell and McCu
looE--to Utah. They bore with them proclamation ad
dressed by myself to the inhabitants OF Utah. dated
the sixth day Of that month warning them Of their true
condition, and how hopeless II their part TO persist
in rebellion against the United States, and offering all
those Who should submit 10 the laws full pardon for
their past seditons and reasons. Al the same time
assured those who should persist in rebellion against the
United states that they must expect further enity,
but look be vigorously dealt with, according TO their
deserts The instructions TO these agents, well
copy Of the proclamation and their ts are herewith
To hx thn Df
July last that they have fully confirmed the opinion ex
pr,sssd by General Johnston ia the previous Ocober
to the necessity Of sending renlorcements to Utah. 10
this they state that they care firmly impressed with the
belief that the presence OF the army here and the large
additional force that had been ordered to this Territory
the chief Inducements that caused the Mofnons TO
abandon the idea OF resisting the authority Of the United
States. less decisive policy would probably have re-
suited in a long, bloody and expensive way"
These gentlemen conducted themselves TO my entire
satisfaction rendered useful in executing the
humane intentions of the government.
IL also aiords me great satisfaction to state that Go
Cumming has performed his duty in able and
concatory manner, and with the happiest effect
not, in this connection refrain from mentioning the val
liable services Of Col. Thomas l. Kane, who from mo-
tves of pure benevolence, and without any official cha
raotcr pecunay compensa saton visited Utah during the
last olement winter for the purpose Of contributing 70
| the Iact, alton OF the Territory.
am happy INFORM you that the Governor and other
civil officers Of Utah are now performing their appropr
functions without resistance. The authority Of the
constitution and the laws has been fully restored, and
| peace prevails throughout the Territory.
po tion Of the troops sent 10 Utah encamped
in Cedar valley forty four miles southwest Of Salt Lake
City and the remainder have been ordered to Oregon TO
| SUI press Indian hostiiies.
The march Of the army Salt Lake City, through the
Indian Territory, has had powerful effect in restraining
the hostile feelings against the United States which
among the Indians IN that region, and IN securing
emgrans To the Far West against their depredatons This
viii also be the means Of establishing military posts and
| promoting settlements along the route.
recommend that the benefits OF our land laws and
preompon system be extended to the people Of Utah. by
the establishment OF land Office in that Territory
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have occasion, Also to congratulate you on the result
| OF negotiations with China.
| You we're informed BY my last annual message that
Minister had been instructed TO occupy neutral po
France against Canton lie was, however, at the same
time directed operate cordially with the British and
French ministers, in all peaceful 10 secure by
treaty those Just foreign commerce which
the OF the world had right 10 demand. IL was
ossibc Tor proceed further than this on my own
| authority, without usurpng the war making power,
which, under the constitution, belongs exclusively 70 Con
gress.
OF grievances, did not believe they were OF
sucb pressing and aggravated character n would have
justified Congtess in declaring war against the Chinese
mprc without first making another earnest attempt 70
adjust them by peaceful negotiation was the more
this opnon because Of the chAstisemsnl
which bad then hut recently been inflicted upon the
Chinese By our squadron the capture and destruction
of the Barrier Forts 10 ayenge an alleged insult TO our
hag.
Our minister has executed his instructions with eminent
sk and ability. ln conjunction with the Russian pen
with the English and French penipotentafes and each
of the Powers has concluded separate treaty with
China, q highly satisfactory character The treaty con-
cluded by plen.po,entiary will Immediately be
Mw rhk,TY coscrrpKp WIN yArAs.
7 happy To announce that through the energetic
yet efforts 81 Consul General in japan,
las been concluded with that empire, which
may be expected materially augment trade AMI
that quarter and remove from our country
men the disabilities which have heretofore been imposed
upon the exercise Of their religion The treaty sb, be
\ submitted to the Senate for approval without delay.
ssr1ItxESr sEARc ovr1IoS WIN ENGLAND
| Hs NY earnest desire that every Misunderstanding
With the government &C Great Britain should be amcably
and speedily adjusted. II has been the misfortune Of
both countries, almost the pcrloiu the
luton TO have been annoy ed BY succ sson Of irritating
aud dangerous quesons Threatening their friendly rea
tons. This has partially prevented the full doveopemen
of those feelings OF mutual friendship between the people
of the two countries natural in themselves and
ducyc their common interest Any serious interrup
ton of the commerce between the United states and
Great Britain would be equally Injurious Y both Ia Tact
no two nations existed the face of the earth
which could do each other 80 much good or 80 much
harm.
Entertaining these sentiments am gratdei 10 inform
you that the pending controversy between the two
governments, relation the question visitation and
search has been amcably adjusted The claim on the
part Of Great Britain forciby yist American vessels on
tho high IN time Of peace, could not be sustained IN
der the aw Of nations aud had been overrued by her
most eminent jursts. This question was recently
brought by the repeated British cruisers
IN boarding and searching merchant vessels ~ the
Gull of Mexco and the accent These
by large portion Of the commerce and navigation % The
Untes states and their free and unrestricted use essen
ta the security cf the trade between different
States the Union. Such yexatous Interruptions could
not fail 10 excite the feelings Of the country and 10 require
the position of the government Bcmonsranccs
addressed 10 the British against these viola
ofs Of rights Of sovereignty, and naval force
tho time ordered TO the Cuban waters with drec
ous "to protect all vessels of the United States the
high from search detention by the vessels of
of other nation" These measures received the
unqualified and enthusiastic appreciation of the
American people. Most fortunately, however, col yn
took place and the British government promptly avowet
recognition o the principles e international law upon
this subject laid down by the government of the
United States the of te Secretary Of State 10 the
British Minister NJ Washington, of April To- 1883, which
the vessels c tie United States anon the high
from visitation search in time ~ peace under any cir
cumstances whatever The claim has been abandoned
rejecting honor the British government,
and cvncng just regard for the law Of nations, aud
fail 10 strengthen the amcable relations between
the two countries.
The British government at the same time proposed 10
the United States that mode should be adopted. by
mutual arrangement between the two countries. of cha