The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-12-17


tons TO these agents, as we'll as copy of the
proclamation, and their reports, are herewith
submitted. 1t will be seen by their report of
the Sd OF July last, that they have fully confr-
med the opinion expressed by General John
ton in the previous October, as to the necessity
of sending reintorcements to Utah. In this
they state, that they tare firmly impressed with
the belief that the presence of the army here
and the large additional force that had been
ordered 10 this Territory, We're The chief induce
ments that caused the Mormons to abandon the
idea of resisting the authority of the United
States. A less decisive policy would probably
have resulted in long, bloody and expensive
war;
These gentlemen conducted themselves to my
entire satisfaction n, and rendered useful services
in executing the humane intentions of the
government.
1t also affords me satisfaction to state, that
Governor Cumming has performed his duty in
an able and conciatory manner, tand with the
happeSt effect. | cannot, in this conneSion,
/ refrain from mentioning The valuable services
/ Of Col. Thomas l.. Kane, who, from motives
of pure benevolencr, and without any official
character or pecuniary compensation, visited
/ Utah during the last lnclement winter, for the
purpose of contributing to the pacfcation OF
oflhe Territory.
am happy to inform you, that the governor
and other civil officers of Utah, are now perfor-
ming their appropriate functions without resis-
tance. The authority of the constitution
and the laws has been fully restored, and peace
prevails Throughout the Territory.
A port ion of the troops sent TO Utah are now
encamprd in Cedar valley, forty-four miles
southwest of Salt Lake City and the re mander
have been ordered to Oregon 10 suppress Indi-
an hostilitps.
The march Of the army to Salt Lake City,
through the Indian Territory, has had power
ful effect in restraining the hostile feelings a
ganst the United States, which existed among
the Indians in that region, and securing emf
grants to the Far West against their depreda-
lions. This will also be the means of establish
ing military posts and promoting settlements a
long the route.
recommend that the benefits of our land
laws and pre-empion system BE- extended TO
the people of Utah, by the establishment of
land Office in that Territory.
I have occaSinn- l>a-ta- rnnrEalnl nlats,,4so
You were informed by the last annual mes
sage, that our minister had been instructed to
occupy neutral position il the hostihtles con-
Quoted by Great Britain and France against
Canton. He was, however, at the same time,
directed to cooperate cordially with the British
and French ministers, in all peaceful measures
10 secure BY treaty those just concessions 10
foreign commerce, which the nations Of the
world had a right to demand. 1t was mpoSsi-
bic for me to proceed further than this, on my
own authority, W ithout usurpnS the war-ma-
king power, which, under the constitution, be-
longs exclusively 10 Congress.
Besides, after a careful examination OF the
nature and extent OF our grievances, dld not
believe they were OF such pressing and |
] aggravated character, would have Justified
( Congress in declaring war against the Chinese
empire, without first making another earnest at
tempt 10 adjust them by peaceful negotiations
! | was the more inclined TO this opinion, because
/ of the severe chastisrment which had then but
recently been inflicted upon the Chinese by our
squadron, in the capture and destruction OF the /
Barrier forts, 10 avenge an alleged insult to our
/ flag.
The event has proved the wisdom of our neu-
trality. Our minister has executed hIs lnstrnc- J
tions with eminent skill and ability. In con- !
junction with The Russian PeniPotentlary, he
has peacefully, but efIrctuay, co-opprated |
with the English and French plenip potentiaries;
and each of the four powers has concluded
separate treaty with China, OF highly salts
factory character. The treaty concluded by
submitted TO the Senate.
I am happy to announce that, through the en-
eIgetic vet concliaory efforts of our consul !
general in Japan, a treaty has been con-
ciuded with that empire, which may be en-
p-cted materially TO augment our trade and m
trrcourse in that quarter, and remove from our
counirvmen the disabilities which have hereto
fore been imposed upon the exercise OF their
religion The treaty shall be submitted to the
Senate for approval without delay
1t is my earnest desire that every msunder-
standing with the government of Great Britain,
should be amcably aud speedily adjusted. 1t
has been the misfortune 0t both countrirs, almost
ever since the period et the revolution TO have
been annoyed by succession OF irritating and
dangerous questions, threatening their friendly
relations This has partially prevented the
full development IT those feelings oil mutual
friendship beiv cen the people OF the two coun-
tries. so natural in themselves and 50 con-
ducive TO their common interest Any serious
interruption Of the commerce between the Uni-
ted States AMI Great Britain would be equally
injurious to both. In fact, no two nations have
ever existed on the face of the earth which
could do each other so much good or 50 mitch
harm.
Entertaining these sentiments am gratiGed
to inform you, that the long pending controver-
! sy between the two governments, IN relation
TO the question of visitation and search, has been
: anicaby adjusted, The claim on the part OF
/ Great Britain torcibly to visit American vessels
on the high seas IN the time of peace, could not
be sustained under The law Of nations, and
il has been overruied by her own most eminent
, iuris,S. The question was recently brought to