Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-06-23
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UTAH.
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The following Is Gov Cummings despatch 70 The
Secretary Of State nasrsting his N Sels
Lake City - :, :
GxEAT SALT LAKE CIrY, U. T., May 3, 1855
Sm: You are aware that my contemplated jour-
ney was postponed III consequences Of the snow on
the mountains and il. the zcsnonss between Fort
Rrideer and this citysIn accordance With the de.
termination communicated IN former notes i len
camp on the 6th and arrived here on the 18th ult
Some Of the incidents Of my journey are related
in the annexed note, addressed BY me to Col A. s.
Johnston, on the 18th ult -, -, ..Ss ,sssss
ExEcUnvE OFFICE,
GREAT SALT LAKE CRY, q. T., April ID, 1853.
S1R: left camp on the 5th en- route to this city,
in accordance with determination communicated
to YOU on the Sd inst, accompanied by Col. Kane
as my guide and two servants Arriving in the vi
cinity Of the spring. which is on this side Of the
"Quacking Asp hill, after night, Indian campfres
were dscerned on the rocks overhangng the valley.
We proceeded to the spring. and, after dsposing OF
the animals retired from the trail beyond the noun
tain. We had reason to congratulate ourselves upon
having taken this precauton, as we subsequently
ascertained that the country lying between your
outposts and the yellow is infested by hostile rem
epades and outlaws from various tribes.
was escorted from Bear River Valley to the ives.
tern end of Echo Canon. The journey through the
canon being performed for the most part, after
night, it was about II o'clock p. m. when arrived
at Weber Station. | have been everywhere recog
missed as Governor of Utah; and, far from having
encountered insults indignites, am gratified in
being able to state to you that in passing through
the settlements have been universally greeted with
such respectful attentions IS are due to the repre-
sentative of the Executive authority Of the United
States in the territory.
Near the Warm Springs, at the line dividing Great
Salt Lake and Davis counties, was honored with
formal and respectful reception by many gentlemen,
including the Mayor and other municipal officers of
the city, and by them escorted to lodgings previous
~ provided, the Mayor occupying seat in my car
raige. :.
Elk Governor Brigham Young paid me call of
ceremony Is soon as was sufficiently relieved from
the fatigue Of my mountain journey to receive COM
p,ny Insubsequent interviews with the ex Governor
he has evinced willingness to afford me every facil
ity which may require for the efficient performance
of my administrative duties His course in this
spect meets fancy, with the approval of majori-
ty of this community. The territorial seal, with
other public property. has been rendered me by
William H Hooper, Esq, late Acting Secretary pro
tem.7
have not yet examined the subject critically, but
apprehend that the records Of the United States
Courts Territorial Library, and other public proper
ty, remain unimpaired.
Having entered upon the performance of my off,
cial duties in this city, it is probable that will be
detained for days in this part of the territory
respectfully call your attention to . matter
which demands our serious consideration. Many
acts of depreciation have been recently committed
by Indians upon the property Of the inhabitants
in the immediate vicinity of this city. Believ-
ing that the Indians will endeavor to sell the stolen
property at the camp, herewith inclose the
brand book Gncomplete) and memoranda Tin part) of
stock lost by citizens Of Utah since Feb Is, 1858,
and two letters addressed me the same subject
by VIM. H. Hooper, Esq, late acting Secretary pro
TOM, which may enable you to secure the property
and punish the thieves
With feelings of profound regret have learned
that Agent Hurt is charged with having melted to
acts Of hostility the Indians in Uinta valley. hope
that Agent Hurt will be able to vindicate himself
from the charges contained in the inclosed letter
from William H. Hooper. late Secretary pro tem,
vet they demand thorough investigation.
shall probably be compelled to make requisi-
ton upon you for sufficient force to chastise the
indiana alluded to, since desire to avoid being
compelled to call out the militia for that purpose
The gentlemen who are ntrusted with this note,
Mr.. Joan B. Kimbal and Mr.. Fay Worthen, are en-
gagged in mercantile pursuits here and are represen-
ted to be gentlemen of the highest responsibility,
and have no connection with the church here
Should you deem it advisable necessary, you will
please send any communication intended for me by
i con.
6dence and courtesy; they will probably return to
the city in a few days. They are we'll known to
Messrs. Gilbert, Perry and Barr, with whom YOU
will please communicate.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. CUMMING,
s~.sss -. Governor of Utah Territory
A. S. johnson, Col. Of Cavalry, commanding
Army of Utah, Fort Scott, q. T.
The note omts TO state that met parties of armed
men at Lost and Yellow creeks, as well as Echo Ca.
non. At every point, however, l was recognised as
the Governor Of Utah. and received with a military
salute. When it was arranged v it'll the Mormon
officers in command Of my escort that should pass
through Echo Canon at night. inferred that it was
with the object of concealing the barbados and
other deences. was therefore agreeably surprised
by an illumination in honor Of me- The bonfires
kindled by the soldiers from the base to the submits
Of the walls Of the canon completely illuminated the
valley, and disclosed the snow .colored mountains
which surrounded US. When arrived at the next
station found the emigrant road over the " Big
mountain still impossible. Was able to make
nv way, however, down "Webe Canon"
Since my arrival have been employed in exami.
ming the records of the Supreme and District Courts
which am now prepared to report as being perfect
and unmpaired. This will doubtless be acceptable
information to those who have entertained an mpres.
sion to the contrary.
have also examined the legislative records. and
other books belonging to the Office of the Secretary
OF State, which are in perfect preservation. The
property return. though not made up in proper
form, exhibits the public property for which w. H.
Hooper, late Secretary Of State, is responsible. 1t
il, in part, the same for which the estate of A. W.
Rabbit is liable, that individual having died whilst
in the Office Of Secretary of State for Utah.
believe that the books and charts, stationery and
other property. appertaning to the Surveyor.Gen
ais office, will, upon examination, be found in the
proper place. except some instruments, which are
supposed to have been disposed Of by person who
was temporarily in charge Of the office. examined
the property but cannot verify the NATTER in conse.
quence Of not having at my command schedule or
property return.
The condition Of the large and valuable territorial
library has also commanded my attention, and am