Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-06-24
Utah---Gor. cummins,. Ietter.

D0eie'"'y vi otdtt, from O0v. cumming,
dated May 2.
We avail ourselves of an abstract of a
portion Of this letter. which we find in the
National hteliigea-er:
cit appears that Gov. c. left Camp Scott
on the 9th CT April for Salt Lake City, &C
companied by Col Kane, as his guide, and
two servants
"ln passing through the settlements, the
Governor was generally greeted with such
respectful attentions as were due to the rep
resentative of the Executive authority Of
the United States in the Territory. Near
the Warm Springs. at the line dividing
Great Salt Lake and Davis counties. he was
honored by formal and respectful reeep-
tiouby many gentlemen. including the May
or and other municipal officers of the city,
and by them escorted to lodgings previous
ly prepared, the Mayor occupying seat in
his carriage
"Ex-Hovernor Young paid him visit
OF ceremony soon after he arrived at Salt
Lake City. and as soon az he was sufficient
ly recovered from the fatigue of his jour
ney 10 receive company.
"ln subsequent interview. Elk Govern
or Young evincel willingness to afford
Gov. Cumming every facility which he
might require for the efficient performance
OF his administrative duties. His course,
IN this respect. met, as Gov. Cumming fan
cied, with the approval of majority. The
Territorial seal. with other public proper
ty, was rendered Gov Cumming by w. A.
Hooper. late acting secretary Of the Terri
tory. Gov. Cumming found that the pub
lie records remained uniinpaired, and en-
tered at once on the performance OF his of
fetal duties. He says that he may propa-
oily be compelled to make arequisition up
on Gen. Johnston for sufficient military
force to chastise the Indians. as he did not
wish to call out the militia of the Terrific
ry.
"Gov. c. gives graphic and highly-in
teres'ing description of his journey, saying
that at every point he was recognized as the
Governor OF Utah, and received with ml
itary salutes; and the illurninations In hon
or of him. as he passed through the canons,
are described as being sublime and mag
ni6cent in the highest degree. Having en-
tered upon his executive duties, and having
heard OF many complaints. he caused pub
lie notice to be given of his readiness to re-
lieve those who deemed themselves ag
grievcd BY being Illegally restrained of their
liberty and assume the protection of all
such persons. He kept his office open at
all hours Of the day and night, and regis
tered fifty six men. thirty three women, and
seventy one minors, as DESTROYS Of his pro-
lection. and evincing a wish to proceed to
the United States. "A large majority Of
these people are of English birth, and have
promise Of assistance to leave the Terrific
~.
'Gov. Cumming says that he shall never
forget his presence at the Tabernacle as an
occasion Of intense interest.
Between three and four thousand per
sons were assembled for the purpose of pub
I lie worship, the hall was crowded to over
flowing: but the most profound quiet was
obsei we'd when appeared. President Brig
ham Dung introduced me BY name as the
Governor of Utah. anil addressed the au
ldience from the stand informed them
that had come among them to vindicate
the national sovereignty; that it was my
/ duty to secure the supremacy of the Con
stitution and the laws; that had taken my
oath of office to exact an unconditional sub
mission on their part to the dictates of the
law. l was not interrupted. In dis
course of about thirty minutes duration,
touched (as l thought best) boldly upon
all the leading questions at issue between
them and the General Government. re-
mem bered that had to deal with men EN-
FILTERED by the recital of many real and
some imaginary wrongs. but did not think
it wise to withhold from them the entire
truth They listend respectfully to all /
had to say -approyingly even. fanciei--
when explained TO them what intended
should be the character of my Administra-
ton In fact, the whole manner of the peo-
pie was calm. betokening no consciousness
of having done wrong. but rather, as 1t
were, Indicating conviction that they had
done their duty to their religion and to their
country. l have observed that the Nor
mons profess to believe that the Constitu-
ton is the work of inspired men. and re-
spond with readiness to appeals for its sup
port
THUS the meeting might have ended.
But. after closing my remarks, rose and
stated that would be glad to hear from
any who might feel inclined to address me
upon topics Of interest to the community.
This invitation brought forth. in succession.
several powerful speakers, who evidently
exercised great Influence over the masses Of
the people. They harrangued on the SUBJ
iect Of the assassination of Joseph Smith.
ST., and his friends; the services rendered
by the Mormon battalion to an migrate
full country: their suffering on the plains
during their drcary pilgrimage to their
mountain home, &c. The congregation
became greatly excited. and Joined the
speakers in their intemperate remarks. ex-
hibiring more frenzy than had expected
to witness among people who habitually
exercise great seIf-control. A speaker now
represented the Federal Government as de-
slrous of needlessiy introducing the nation
al troops into the Territory. whether a
necessity existed for their employment to
support the authority of the civil officers or
not" and the widest uproar ensued-
was fully confirmed in the opinion that this
people, with their extraordinary religion