, 1858-06-11
LATER FROM UTAHN
EVACUATION OF SALT LAKE CITY,!
GOVERNOR CUMMING AT TIE GTYH
THE MoRmoNs GOING soUTnI
From The San Francisco Herald, Nav %,

By the arrival, yesterday aftertoon, Of
the steamer Senator from the South, we
have very late aud important intelligence
from Utah The news received by last
mail of the evacuation Of Salt Lake City
by the Mormons, is corrobcrated by a son
of Gen. Hunt, formerly member of the
Assembly OF California, who arrived at
San Bernardino on the goth May, perform
ing the trip from the former place in the
unprecedeutedIy short space of twelve
days. We have, accordingly, intelligence
from Salt Lake up to the eighth instant.
At that time Gov. Cumming had been in
the city for several days, and the authority
of the United States held undisputed sway.
Gen. Johnston desired to advance with the
army under his command, when he was in.
formed that the Mormons had left Salt
Lake, but Gov. Cumming objected for
some reasons, the nature Of which we are,
at present, unacqnainted with. 1t is re-
ported that a difference of opinion arose
between the two officers as to the course to
be pursued by the troops, Gen. Johnston
stating his orders required him to take mp
his quarters in Salt Lake, but at the time
Mr. Hunt left, the army still garrisoned
Forts Bridger and Supply.
The object Of Mr.. Hunts visit to San
Barnardino was to obtain the trunks and
other property of Col. Kane, the reputed
agent Of the government, which were left
with Mr.. Hanks Mormon, when he pass
ed through, en- route for Utah. Mr.. Hunt,
who made only a stay Of one day, and who
was provided with relays of mules, stated
that Brigham Young with his followers
were at Provo City. A few Mormons re-
mained at Salt Lake to take care of the
crops, which, in a short time, would be in
condition to cut down. Gov. Cumming
was received with cordiality, and found
affairs in better condition than he expect
ed. No property was destroyed; the city
was in no manner injured Three parties
of Mormons had been dispatched on sur
veying expeditions, all in southerly direc-
tion. Brigham Young had selected, it was
stated, as o new residence, tract OF conn
try hitherto unexplored, lying between the
old Spanish trail to New Mexico and the
central route. 1t is said this territory is
fertile, and that it is the intention OF the
Mormon leader and his people, or as many
as will accompany him, to stay there sufi-
cient time to raise a crop and to deliberate
and come to o conclusion as to their future
movements. Dispatches will be forwarded
by Gov. Cumming to Washington by the
next California mail, which will be due in
about ten days. 1t was the intention of
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baggage reached Salt Lake. Mr.. Hunt
was instructed to use all haste in perform
ing his journey both to and from San Ber-
nardino, which accounts for his extraordi-
nary quick trip, and the relays Of animals
provided for him. There was no doubt
entertained that Col. Kane is a Mormon
and has been such for number Of years.
From the above information concerning
the latest movements Of the hostile parties
it is evident Brigham Young and his satel-
lites,( (dreadihg the result of conflict with
the United Statess have abandoned Salt
Lake and now shelter themselves, for the
present, at Provo City, from the conse-
quences of their rebellion The indict-
mcnt for high treason is sufficient warn
ing to them of the serious penalties to
which they have become liable. 1t is not
probable they will come within the reach
of the law. In case they do appear at
Salt Lake it might be found that the poll
cy Of not allowing Gen. Johnston to occupy
the city was not altogether sound. Such
crimes as theirs should not go unpunished
The great question now is, where will the
Mormons permanently locatel The report
that they intend TO settle for season at
some point on the plains, may prove true.
But their residence could be there only for
short time. The United States, after all
that has been done TO break up the hot
bed Of treason at Salt Lake, could not con-
sent to another one springing up within its
Jurisdiction, composed of the identical bad
material that has been just dispersed. The
movements Of Young, and the surveying
parties having gono south, strongly indi-
cate that it is their intention at no distant
day to make an inroad into Mexico and
there establish themselves. 1t may not be
considered certain that Sonora or some
adjoining State will be selected as their
future residence 1t may be mentioned,
that it is believed in some quarters, that
the evacuation Of Salt Lake is the result of
Col Kane's mission.
The Los Angeles Vineyard, of April %,
says that orders had been sent to the SOL
diers not to advance from Fort Bridger
1t is reported that high words passed be-
tween Gov. Cumming aud Gen. Johnston !;
the latter declaring that his orders direct
ed him to take up his quarters in the city,
and the former insisting that the General
should not advance. The General acqui-
esced and remained behind
The same journal publishes the following
interesting information concerning affairs
at Salt Lake:
The following account of the situation of
affairs in Utah, and of tho acts of the
Mormons, we have from gentleman con-
nected with that peculiar religious faith,
belief, or practice, and who is in at least
semi-monthly communication with the lead