The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-07-03
Wiscei iapeops.

q, Cummings Official Account Of his Rseepdon
at Salt Lake City.
: as,sionnI intelligence fran JfaA-Repoftsd Abdn-
IgFment Of SAT- LAKE. Cny-BrighdH lotsng al
Proco City.
The following is Gov. Cummings dis
u,tch to the Secretary of State, narrating
lis experience in Salt Lake City
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
GsEGr SALT LAKE CRY, @. T., May .. 1881
SIs.-I left camp on the 5th, es, route
70 this city, in accordance with determi-
nation communicated to you on the Sd
ust., accompanied by Col. Kane as my
eide, and two servants. Arriving in the
yfinity of the spring, which is on this
SIDE Of the "Quaking Asp" hill, after
dark. Indian camp-fres were discerned
On the rocks oyerhanging the valley. We
proceeded to the spring, and, after dis
posing of the animals, retired from the
uail beyond the mountain. We had reason
to congratulate ourselves upon having
taken this precaution, as we subsequently
scertaiBed that the country lying between
yOur outposts and the Yellow" is infest-
ed by hostile renegades and outlaws from
various tribes.
Twas escorted from Bear River Valley
to the western end of Echo Canon. The
Journey through the canon being per-
farmed, for the most part, after night, 1T
vas about IL o'clock P. NJ. when / arrived
st Weber Station. j have been every
where recognized as Governor of Utah ;
/ and, SO far from having encountered in
suits and indignities, am gratifed in be-
ing able to state to you that, in passing
! through the settlements, have been uni
Tersally greeted with such respectful at
tsntioas as are due to the representative
dthe Executive authority of the United
Safes in the Territory.
Near the Warm Springs, at the line
|iiTding Great Salt Lake and Davis coun-
|tss, was honored with formal and re-
sPectful reception by many gentlemen,
ihcluding the Mayor and other municipal
okces of the city, and by them escorted
to lodgings previously provided, the Mayor
occupying seat in my carriage.
Ex-Governor Brigham Young paid me
call of ceremony, as soon as was suffi-
Gently relieved from the fatigue of my
mountain journey to receive company. In
subsequent interviews with the Ex-Gov-
e;nor, he has evineed willingness tn af
iord me every facility which / may require
Tor the efficient performance of my Ad-
illustrative duties. His course in this
respect meets, l fancy, with the approval
d majority Of this community. The
territorial seal, with other public property,
las been rendered me by William Il.
Hooper, Esq, late Acting Secretary pro
em.
have not yet examined the subject
nhcaiiE, but apprehend that the records
q the United States Courts, Territorial
Library, and other public property, remain
Isnlmpaired.
Having entered upon the performances
u ny official duties in this city, it is prob
ole that will be detained for some days
this part of the Territory.
respectfully call your attention to a
natter which demands our serious consid-
sfston. Many acts of depreciation have
oeen recently committed by Indians upon
.1e ne property of the inhabitants-one in
Il me Immediate vicinity of this city. Be-
ueVlng that the Indians will endeavor to
veil the stolen property at or near the
amp | herewith inclose the braAd book
llcomplete) and memoranda Gn part) of
''oeS lost by citizens of Utah since Feb
.aafy 20, 1858, and two letters addressed
q q me on the same subject by VIM. Fl.
hooper, Esq, late acting Secretary pro
,en4 which may enable you to secure the
p'0perty and punish the thieves.
aha feelings of profound regret, l have
sIaed that Agent Hurt is charged with
-4sihg melted to acts of hostility the In
n IN UInta Valley. I hope that Agent
aa' VIII be able to vindicate himself
.ai the charges contained in the inclosed
s''ef irom VIM. H. Hooper, late Secretary
70 e@, yet they demand thorough in
Shall probably be compelled to make
sqais'tlon upon you for sufficient
= 'ee u chastise the Indians alluded to.
.sS ,Iss | desire to avoid being compelled to
Al rs OUT the militia for that purpose.
4; .ae gentlemen who are entrusted with
F.s s note, no. Mr. John 3. Kimball and M<
na: ny morthen, are engaged in mercantile
sassais ssa,S here. and a.e represented tofbe
snI sI'iemen OF the highest respecta,6;l;tv
~. u nave no connection with the cburcI,
D.ss.. 49,. should you deem it advisable or
mne;y MY, You will please sz5d any COM
be- salon Isn intended for gne by. them 1
sJssIv 'save to commend them to your1eon-
,stu,0 e q, ana courtesy they will probably
|se veil ~ h .he city IN few days. they
snd r.. r. AnoSn TO Messrs. Gilbert, Perry
apn;sa. VII q whom you viii pleais COM
al t Very respectfully, yoaf obedi-
a. CUNNING.
Governor of Gts4 fasito-u.
soassos. Col Of cevalry, command
ING Armyef Utah, Fort SasH, o. T.
IL. i. ne 0s note omits 70 state that me. par-
,.. - = armed men at Lost and yellow
g;e. @ as well as Echo Canan. At every
Gosa. Gas however. was fscoknized as the
n;f,anos ;fnos OF Utah, and received with :
r;,h salate- When Il was arranged
~ - tne Mormon officers IN command q
escort that I should pass throneh E5bo
D. sol u. q night, ] infersd that It was with
or oleet OF concealing The barricades and
s,. ceIencss I was thsrefore ssreeably
:. ,sa BY an illumins stion n homo. q
ihe benfres kindIsd by the soldier
1 NE hsss 70 The saamie Of the wzll'