The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-02-05
FROM WASHINGTON.

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1T was fully determined to-day that Lieu
tenant General Scott should proceed to the
Pacific coast for the purpose OF, organizing an
expedition on that side against the Mormons
should they persist in rebellion. Gen. Scott
himself, had much doubtas to the expediency
of the measure at first, but now he has de-
cided in its favor. He has himself settled the
question which has been for some time in de-
bate before the Cabinet.
1t will be observed that the executive has
no power, under the constitution, TO call out
the militia or volunteers from California or
elsewhere, while Congress is in session. II
| is intended to eniis, volunteers in California
for operations in Utah early next spring. But
Congress must authorize the measure.
Congress shows no disposition to pass at
an early day, any bill for increasing The army.
They will be less disposed to vote for raising
and organizing volunteers. s#
But Lieutenant General Scott can take all
the necessary measures in California, prelmi-
nary to the action of Congress and be ready
for movement against the Mormons in the
Spring, # necessary.
have seen private and authentic letters
from our Utah army, stating very strongly
an apprehension that they will be deprived of
the chance of fight with the Mormons, for
which every man of the three thousand com
posing the expedition is anxous-civil Off
GERS, teamsters, servants, and ALL They have
not the slightest ground to fear the Mormons.
They fear that the Mormons will migrate, or
s1bnt.
The truth is, that the American portion
will submit, and the foreigners-mostly Brit
ish subjects-will migrate TO the British
possessions.
If the expedition were directed against any
State of the Union, on account of clamor
against unpopular institutions, there would,
no doubt be quite as much earnestness, on
the part of the whole corps, for fight, espe-
claly when they would be assured of the
support of the Government, and of the most
profuse expenditure, on the part of the Quar-
ter Masters Department
The letters received express regret that the
United States forces we're not allowed TO
shoot every Mormon they met, even when
they came with friendly offers of salt, and Of
hospitality. -H
This shows in what spirit this Government
will carry on war against the States of this
Union, when backed by popular sentiment,
which is always ready TO invoke war against
any community, if, besides being an object of
hate, il being too weak to resist Cor. Char.
Courier.
HALIFAX, Jan. 2s.-The British and North
American steamship Canada, Capt. w. J. c.
Lang, has arrived from Liverpool with dates
to Saturday, January 10th.
Liverpool Market-'rhe sales of Cotton
for the week reach $4,000 bales, at decline
of I'd. 4...
Breadstuffs were dull and exhibited de-
cliniug tendency.
Provisions were quiet
London Money Marka.-The Bank of
England has reduced IFS rates of discount to
five per cent. Money slightly eusier.
Manchester T'rade.-The accounts from
the manufacturing districts reported but little
enquiry for goods, and that the prices were
weak.
Another effort had been made to destroy
the life of the Emperor Napoleon, of France,
but had proved unsuccessful. The projectile
pierced his hat. he attempt was made with
an Internal machine while the Emperor was
entering theopera house. Sixty persons were
wounded at the time, and three killed. The
were Italians. .-. f.
Queen Isabella has accepted the mediation
of England and France 10 relation to her
Mexican difficulties.
Several engagements had taken place in
India, with varied success.
The launching of the Leviaihan is nearly |
But little else is TO be done, as
il is believed the high tides OF January will |
float her off.
The confscated ship Adriatic, which came
into collision with the Lyonnais, has escaped
from Marselles.
The Spanish Ministry has been organized.
A weeks later news had been received from
lndin, but nothing later had been heard from
Cawnpoor.