Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-06-18
Affairs in Utah.
trrrxR FROM GOVERNOR CUNNING.
ExEouTrvE OrFtcE

plateo Journey was poetponed IN conse-
quence of the snow on the mountains and
in the canoes between Fort -Bridger and
this city. In accordance with the de-
termination communicated in former
notes. 1 left camp on the 9th. and arrived
here on the 18th ult. sy7,--,.--4-
Some Of the incidents of my journey
are related in the annexed note. address
sed by me to Colonel A. s. Johnston on
the 18th inst.
Zu -s-" eExEcuTtyE 0FF1cE.
&c. 8. L. O.. U. T.. April Is. SO
~" SIR: ! left camp on the 9th. en- route
to-this city. in accordance with a deterin-
ination communicated to you on the 3rd.
instant. accompanied by Col. Kane. as
nav guide. and TWO servants. Arriving
in the vicinity of the spring. which is on
this side OF the 'Quaking Asp hill, after
night. Indian camp 6res were discovered
on the rocks overhauging the valley.
We proceeded to the spring. and, after
disposing OF the animals. retired from the
trail beyond the mountain. We had
reason to congratulate ourselves upon
having taken this precaution. as we sub.
sequently ascertained that the country
lying betmeen your oulposts and the
yellow is infested by hostile renegades
and outlaws from various tribes.
"I was escorted from Bear River val.
ley TO the western end Of Echo canon; the
journey through the canon being per-
formed. for the most part. after nigh II
was about eleven o'clock. p. m. when l
arrived at Weber station. l, have been
every where recognised as the governor
Of Utah; and, so far from having encoun.
tered insults or indignities, am grati6ed
in being able to state 10 you that, in pas
sing through the settlements. have
been universally greeted with such res
pectful attentions as are due to the repre-
sentative of the executive authority Of
the United States in the Territory"
''Nesr the Warm springs. at the line
dividing Great Salt Lake and Davis
counties. MAS honored with formal
and respectful reception by many gentle
men. including the mayor and other mu-
nicipal officers Of The city. and by them
escorted to lodgings previously provided.
the mayor occupying seat in my carri>
sge.
lex Governor Brigham Young paid
me . call Of ceremony as soon as | vas
sufficiently relieved from the fatigue OF
my mountain journey to receive compa-
ny. In subsequent interviews with the
ex-governor he has eHinced willingness
TO afford me every facility which l may
require for the efficient performance OF
my administrative duties. His course in
this respect meets. l fancy. with the ap.
pEoyAl OF a majority of this community.
al :.
property. has been rendered me by VIM.
H. Hooper. Esq, late acting Secretary
pro tenn.
IL have not yet examined the subject
critically, but apprehend that the records
of the United States courts. territorial
library. and other public property remain
unimpaired.
Having entered upon the perform.
snee Of my official duties in this city, il is
probable that will be detained for some
days in this part Of the Territory.
respectfully call your attention to a
matter which demands our serious con.
Sideration. Many acts of depreciation
have been recently committed by Indi-
snfupon the property of the inhabitants
-one in the immediate vicinity Of this
city. Believing that the Indians will en-
deavor to sell the stolen property at OF
near the camp. herewith euclose the
brandbook (incomplete) and memoranda
Tin party of stock lost by citizens of Utah
since February 25. 1858. and two letters
addressed to me on the same subject by
William H. Hooper, esq. late acting SO.
crstary pro tenn. which may enable you
TO secure the property and punish the
thieves.
with feelings of profound regret
have learned that Agent HUT is charged
with having melted to acts of hostility
the Indians in Utah valley. l hope thai
Agent Hurt will be able to vindicate
himself from the charges contained in the
enclosed letter from William H. Hooper
late secretary pro tenn. yet they demand
athorough investigation.
81 shall probably be compelled tc
make a requisition uron you for suffi
oient force to chastise the Indians alluded
to. eince desire to avoid being compel
led to call out the militia for that pur.
pose.
The gentlemen who are entrusted
with this note, Mr.. John B. Kimball and
Mr.. Fay Worthen, are engaged in mer.
camille pursuits here. and are represen.
ted to be gentlemen of the highest re.
spectability. and have no connection with
the church here. Should you deem ii
Advisabls or necessary. you will please
send any communications intended fol
me by them. l beg leave to commend
them to your con6deoce and courtesy;
they will probably return to the city in q
few days. They are we'll known tC
Messrs. Gilbert. Perry. and Barr. with
whom you will please communicate.
Every respectfully. your ob'dt. SER.
"a. CUMMING,