The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-06-18

mole, Mr.. John B. KimbaIl and Mr.. Fay Wor-
then, are engaged in mercantile pursuits here,
ana are represented TO be gentlemen of The
highest resPectabIity, and have no connection
With the church here Should you deem il adj
yislble or necessary, you will please send any
communications intended for me by them
beg leave to commend them to your confidence
and courtesy; they viii probably return 10 the
city in few days. They are well known 10
Messrs Gilbert, Perry, and Barr, with whom
you viii please communicate.
every respectfully, your obedient servant.
GA. CUMMING,
Governor Of Utah Territory.
"a. ). JoHNsToN, Col. Of Cavalry, commanding
Army OF Utah, Fort Scott, U. So
The note omts to state that | met parties OF
armed men al Lost and Yellow creeks, as we'll
as at Echo canon. Atcvery point, however, !
was recognised as the governor Of Utah, aud
received with military salute. When il was
arranged with the Mormon officer in command
of my escort that / should pass through Echo
canon at night, inferred tlat ii was with the
object OF concealng the btricadrs and other
deftnces. was therefore agreeaJly surprised
by an Illumination IN honor to ne. The bon
fires kindled by the soldiers from the base 10 the
SUBMITS Of the walls Of the canon completely
Illuminated the valley and disclosed the snow
covered mountains which surrounded US When
I arrived at The next station | found the semi
grant road,' over the ''Big mountain" still i'm
passaJe. ! was able to make my way, how
ever, down "Weber canon"
Sncemy arrival / have been employed in
examining the records Of the supreme and dis
trict courts, which I am now prepared to report
as being perfect and unimpaired. This will
DOUBTLESS be acceptable Information to those
who have entertained an impression to the con-
trary.
have also examined the legislative records
and other books belonging to the Office OF the
Secretary Of State, which are IN perfect Preser-
vation. The property return, though not
property for which w. H. Hooper, late Secre-
tarY of State, is responsible 1t is in part, the
same for which the estate Of A. w Babbtt is
liable, that individual having died whilst n the
Office OF Secretary Of State for Utah.
believe that the books and charts, stationery
and other property, aPpenaining to the Survey
Tor Generals office, will, upon examination, be
found in the proper place, except some inslru-
ments, which are supposed TO have been dispo-
sed of by person who was temporarily in
charge OF The Office. examined the property,
but cannot verify the matter, in consequence OF
not having at my command schedule OF prop
erty return.
The condition of the large and valuable ter
ritoral library has also commanded my atten-
ton, and I am pleased in being able to report
that Mr. w. G. SaneS, the librarian, has kept
the books and records in most excellent condi-
ton. [ will, at an early day, transmit "a cata-
ogue OF this library, and schedules OF the other
public property, with certified copies of the
records Of the supreme and district courts, ex-
hj5iting the character and amount of the public
business last transacted in them.
On the 2lst instant l left Great Salt Lake
City, and visited Tuil!a and Rush valleys, in
the latter of which lies The military reserve Sc
lected dy Colonel Steptoe, and endeavorcd 10
trace the lines upon the ground from feId-notes
which are in the surveyor generals office. An
accurate plat Of the reserve, as it has been meas
ured off, will be found accompanying a COM
municai0D, which | shall address 10 the Secre-
tary Of War, upon this subject,
On the morning Of the 9th instant, inlorma-
ton was communicated TO me that number Of
persons who We're desirous of leaving the Tern
tory were unable 10 do so, and considered them
selves to be unlaWtully restrained Of their li5er-
~. However, desrous Of conciliating popular
opinion, feltl incumbent upon me to adopt
the most energetic measures to ascertain the
truth or falsehood OF this statement. Postpo-
ming, therefore, journey Of Importance, which
| had in contemplation, 10 one of the settle
ments Of Utah county, caused public notice
TO be gwen Immediately of my readiness to re-
lIeve all persons who were, or deemed them
selves 10 be aggrieyrd, and on the ensuing day,
which was Sunday, requested the following no
tice 10 be read, in my presence, to The people at
the Tabernacle:
FsNoTlcE.
at has been reported to me that there are persons
residing in this and in other parts Of the Territory
who Illegally restrained of their liberty. II is,
therefore, proper that should announce that assume
the protection Of ali such persons, if any there be-
and request that they will communicate me their
and places Of residence, under seal, through
Mr. Fay Worthen, to me in person, during my stay
III the city. ga. CUMMING,
''Governor of Utah Territory"
have since kept my Office open at all hours
of the day and night, and have registered no
less than 30 men, 33 women, and 7 children, as
desirous Of my protection and assistance in pro-
ceeding to the States. The large majority Of
these people are Of English biIth, and state that
they leave the congregation from a desire TO
improve their circumstances, and realize else
where more money by their labor. Certain lea
ding men among the Mormons have promised to
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