, 1858-03-05
ST.. LOUIS. Jan ls

was done messenger would be disnatcbaS
to Washington with the vote and Sta,l
Constitution. Calhoun would not loon le
the Territory until after the returns % wars
made Of the election for State officers '''
The result of the 4th was still unccrtoi,
Col Henderson of Leavenwo-th wa
forcibIy taken from the stage, two milcs
from that city, by party Of Free Stat
men and has not been heard from since
The Secretary of the Interior received
telegraphic despatch dated, Boonvile Ian
l3, from an official high in authority TO-
the effect that the pro-slavery partv IN
Kansas had triumphed, elected their entiro
ticket-Legislature, Governor, State oS
GERS, &c. No disturbances or di(icuiio,
occurred at the election, or interference on
the part Of the Missourians. This is ibo
only reliable information that has been "a,
ceived
LATER FROM UTAH.-St Louis Jan u
The Republican has advices from Utah
to Dec. lst.
The troops are all in winter quarters At
Fort Bridger, with the exception of Col
Cookies command, which was posted FORTY
miles distant on Henry's Fork, where a
soant supply Of grass remained.
Fort Bridger was being rebuilt for the
purpose of protecting the provisions. The
troops were comfortably stationed in tents
with stoves.
The weather had been very mild and
good health prevailed.
There were provisions sufficient to last
until June on close allowance.
Capt Marcy had been sent 10 Taos and
Santa Fe to obtain supplies.
Nearly two-thirds of all the animals of
the expedition have died
The Mormons were preparing to leave
for the British possessions, and pioucer
parties had already left
Brigham Young had sent a quantity of
salt to Col johnson. That officer sent
back word stating that he would hang any
messenger from the same quarter on a sim
lar errand.
Brigham Young had also invited the
officers Of the army to partake Of his hOspi-
tality and spend the winter in Salt Lake
City.
1t is said that Col. johnson is so well
assured that the Mormons will leave in the
spring, that lie asks for no increase to the
force under his command.
Gov Cumming has issued procama-
ton declaring the Territory to be in a state
Of rebellion, and stating that court would
be organized in Green River county, near
Fort Brdger, from whence the proclama,
ton was dated, by Chief Justice Eckles, for
the trial of offenders, and that posse Of
the inhabitants of the Territory would be
first used 10 enforce an obedience to the
law that failing, military force would
be resorted to commanding all armed
bodies of men to Immediately disband aud
return home under penalty Of punishment
as traitors.
Official intelligence which has been re-
ceivsd at Washington, denies that the
Utah Indians have exhibited any symptoms
of disaffection, or that the Indians npoR
the borders of California have actively syui-
pathised with the Mormons.
The four companies Of the First dra,
goons now stationed in the Department Of
New Mexico will be transferred to the
Department of the Pacific, to which is to
be attached SO much of the Department OF
Utah as lies west of the ll7th degree Of
longitude. IT, err~ oh
GENERAL PoLITcAL INTELnGENoE.-GoT.
Powell was, on the 9Th of January, elected
United States Senator, by tho Legislature
of Kentucky.
The President sent TO the Senate bis
message in response to the call for infor-
nation relativs to the capture Of General
Walker, and Central America affairs gsn-
orally. He looks upon Com. Paniding's
action as sn error, though taken upon good
motives. -
Resolutions were adopted in the U. s.
Senate, calling upon the Secretary Of War
and Interior respectively, for reports as to
the claims Of Washington and Oregon
Territories arising out of Indian dspreda-
tions, and the quantity of land granted to
Minnesota for railroad purposes. Gen.
Houston notified the Senate Of his inten-
tion to introduce bill providing for the
admission OF Kansas into the Union. We
are not advised wherein the Generals
scheme differs from others upon the same
subject
Senator Gwin, the chairman Of the spe-
cial committee on the Pacific Railroad, has
introduced bill, authorizing the construc,
tiop of railroad to the Pacific. We VIII
furnish our readers with the details OF the
bill at nn early day. 1t was made the spe'
cial order Of the day for the first MONDAY
of February.
WAsHINGroN, Jan 1.-THE Senate have
confirmed the following appointments;
John Appleton of Maine, Assistant Sec
rctary Of State.
Richard X. Meade of Virginia, Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo'en'la-
ry TO Brazil.
VIM. B. Reed Of Pennsylvania, Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenpo'enIA'
ry to China. ,..
John Bigler of California, Envey Extra,
ordinary and Minister Plenipotenliary 10
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