Litchfield enquirer., 1858-06-17
UTAH.
Official LETTER FROM GOV CUNNING.
EXECUTIVE OFYIcE,


OFFICIAL LETTER FROM COZ CUNNING.
EXECUTIVE OFYIcE
GREAT SALT LAKE CITY, u. r., May 2, 1854
SIR You are aware that my contemplated, jour
ney was postponed in consequence of the snow on
the mountains and in the canons between Fort
Bridger and this city. In accordance with the de-
termination communicated in former notes. / left
Camp ON the 9th, and arrived here on tle 18th nit
Some Of the Incidents of my Journey are related
in the annexed note. addressed to me by Col A. s.
Johnston, the 9Th inst.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
:" CHEAT SALT LAKE CITY U. r., April Is, 1858
SIR left camp on the 9Th. en- route to this
ci'y, IN accordance with determination commune
Gated to you ON the Sd inst, accompanied by Col
me as my guide, and two servants. Arriving in
the vicinity Of the spring, which is on this side of
| the Quaking Asp hill, after night, Indian camp
fires were discelned on the rocks overhanging the
valley. we proceeded to the spring, and after dis
posing OF the animals retired from the trf il beyond
| the mountain We had reason to congratulate our
selves upon haying taken this precaution as we
subsequently ascertaned that the country living be-
tween your outposts and the Yellow is infested by
hostile rencgades and outlaws from various tribes.
" was escorted from Bear River valley to the
| Western end of Echo Canon the Journey through
the canon being perfrIncd for the most Part after
| night; it was about eleven clock P. NJ when l
arrived at Weber station. I have been everywhere
recognized as the Governor of Utah and SO far
ans gratifcd in being able to state to YOU that in
passing through the settlements, have been uni
versaily greeted with such respectful attentions as
are due to the representative of the executive au-
thority of the Uaited States the Territory
! " Near the Warm Springs, at the line dividing
Great Salt Lake and Davis Counties was honored
with respectful and formal reception by many gen
tlemt IL, including the Mayor and other municipal
officers of the city and by them escorted to lodgings
prcviousl provided. the Mayor occupying seat in
my carriage. .
| . Elk Governor Brigham Young paid me a call of
ceremony as soon as l sufficiently relieved from
the fatigue OF my mountain journey to receive
company In subsequent interviews with the Ex-
Governor, he has cvinced willingness to afford me
every facility which may require for the efficient
performance of my administrative duties. His
course in this respect meets fancy, with the APP
proval OF majority of this community. The ter
rltoria seal, with other public property has been
rendered NE by William H. Hooper, ESQ.,, late
Acting Secretary pro TEN.
g. l have not yet examined the subject critically,
but apprchend that he records of the United States
Courts, Territorial Library and other public proper
ty remain unimpair. d..
Having entered upon the performance of my
official duties in this city, it is probable that will
be detained for some days in this part of the Terri
tory. 81
SO l respectfully call your attention to matter
which demands serious consideration. Many
acts of depreciation have been recently committed
/ by lnoians upon the property of the inhabitants
one in the immediate vicinity of this city. Believ-
ing that the Indians will endeavor to sell the stolen
property at OF near the camp herewith nclose the
brand book Gncompete) and memoranda lin part)
of stock lost by citizens of Utah since Feb. 25,
1858, and two letters addressed to me on the same
subject by William H; Hooper, ESQ, late Acting
Secretary pro ten which may enable you to secure
the property and punish the thieves.
| - With feelings Of profound regret have learned
that Agent Hurt is charged with melting to acts Of
hostility the Indians in Unta Valley. hope that
Agent Hurt will be able to vindicate himself from
the charges contained in the inclosed letter from
William H. Hooper, late Secretary pro tenn, yet
they demand a thorough Investigation
/ - shall probably be compelled to- make reqHi-
sti,n upon you for sufficient force to chastise the
Indians alluded TO- since desire to avoid being com
PEELED to call out the militia for that purpose,
/ 1.-The gentlemen who are intrusted with this
note. Mr.. John b. Kimbal and Mr.. Fay Worhen,
are engaged in mercantile pursuits here and are re-
presented to be gentlemen of the highest respecta-
\ bility and have no connection with the church
/ here. Should you deem it advisable or necessary,
you will please send any communications intended
for Inc by them. / beg leave to commend them to
your confidence and courtesy they will probably
return to the city in few days. They are well
known to Messrs Gilbert. Perry and Barr, with
whom you will please communicate.
| Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
| ga. CUNNING, Governor of Utah Territory.
"a S. JOHNSTON, Colonel of Cavalry, commanding
| Army of Utah, Fort Scott U. IT, E'
Thenote omits to state that met parties of arm
ed men at Lost ana Yellow Creeks, as well as at
Echo Canon At every point, however, l was re
cognized the Governor of Utah, and received
with military salute. When it was arranged with
the Mormon officer in command of my escort that l
should pass through Echo Canon at night infer
red that it was with the object of eoncealing the bar
ricades and other defences. l was therefore agree
ably surprised by an illumination in honor to me.
The bonres kindled by the soldiers from the base
the submits of the walls of the canon completely
Illuminated the valley and disclosed the snow
cred mountains which surrounded us. When ar
rived at the next station, found the .elnigrant
road over the g Big Mountain still impossible.
was able to make my Way, however, down ~ eber
Canon" -. -s,.--.ss5 ~ ~
" Since my arrival, have been employed iin ess-
amining the records of the Supreme and District
| Courts, which am now prepared to report as be-
ing perfect and unimpaired. This will doubtless be
acceptable information to these who have enter
tanned an impression to the contrary.
have also examined the legislative records and
other books belonging to the Office of the Secretary
of State, which are in preservation. The property
return, though not made up in proper form. exhib-
| its the public property for which w. IL. Hooper,
late Secretary of State, is responsible It Is, in
part the same fol which the estate OF A. W. sRab;
bitt is liable that individual having died whise in
| the Office of Secretary of State for Utah.
believe that the books and charts, stationery
and other property, appertaining to the Surveyor
Generals office, will, upon examination, be found
which are supposed to have been disposed of by a
person who temporarily in charge of the office
examined the property, but cannot verify the
matter, in consequence Of not having at my com
| mand schedule or property return.
The condition of the large and valuable territeri
al library has also commanded my attention, and
am pleased in being able to report that Mr. W: C.
Staines the librarian has kept the books and re-
cords in most excellent condition. / will, at an
early day. transmit catalogue of this library, and
schedules of the other public property, with cert
fed copies of the records of the Supreme and Dis
trict Courts, exhibiting the character and amount of
the public business last transacted in them. -
/ On the 2lst instant, left Great Salt Lake City
and visited Tulla and Rush Valleys in the latter of
which lies the military Reserve selected by Col.
Steptoe and endeavorcd to trace the lines upon the
General S office An accurate plan Of the Reserve,
as it has been measured off, will be found accompa
nying communication. which shall address to
the Secretary of War, upon this subject.