The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-24

and honored in the faithful discharge of those duties;
the laws of the land could have been honoied, and
peace and good will maintained. The opposite
is now the result and time will determine the action
OF the general government whether II be Tor peace
or for determination.
ACCORDING TO THE CALIFORNIANS.
IRON the san Francisco Heraid.1
We have reason to know that measures are now
being adopted by the government to concentrate as
large body of troops can be spared from the va
rous posts in Oregon and Washington Territories,
at some point in this State convenient for their
prompt despatch across the border, soon any
overt act Of rebellion shall be committed by the
MormOns of Utah. II is evident that, in the event
of difficulty with those headstrong people, the
most available avenue for the transportation of
and munitions of war would be through the valleys
that open from California into Salt Lake. On the
eastern approach to the valley there are natural
impediments, which, though they would undoubtedly
not be eiectual in long arTesng the march of an i'm
petuous and enthusiastic body of United States troops
would nevertheless be easily rendered available to re-
tard its progress for time No such natural obsta
ces exist on the western approach. The valley is
easy of access from California that Brigham Young
has recognized the necessity OF drawing across his
western frontier Gordon OF bloody minded savages,
of whose willing aid be would avail himself to har-
army on its march from this SIDE Ii il evil
IDENTIFY his policy to guard the eastern passes with
small force OF resolute men, and to keep his main
bodyt ogether with the numerous tribes of Indians
under his controller field operations against an
army approaching from the west. The course of
the government will therefore doubtless be. not to
augment the force under General Harvey 10 a
greater extent than is necessary to provide for its
safety, and TO enable it to keep a portion of the
enemy engaged on that side; and at the same time
to pour into Utah, through the outlet from Cafor
MIA, such q formidable body of troops as will,
with the least possible delay and with
the smallest possible expenditure of blood and
treasure, crush out the rebellion. large
receiving depot could be established at eligible
point in California, where the volunteer companies
(f such should be called OUT and the drafts from
the various recruiting stations might be sent, and
where they might be kept ready to march at a days
notice on Deseret. Independent of the military ad
vantages of descent from this side instead of from
the east it has likewise in its favor the strong argu
ment Of economy. Stores can be procured and
transported from this State at far smaller expense
With the single exception of arms, abundant sup
plies be had here and at rates greatly less than
the aggregate cost Of their purchase and transpora
ton to the western border of Missouri All these facts
have not escaped the attention of the government;
and il may be confidently expected that should re-
bellion break out in Utah, California will be the de-
pot for the main body of the army of invasion.
The same paper of the Goth ult. says with regard
to the Eastern oute:-We will state, for the informa
ton of our readers, that wrong impression EXITS
with many in relation TO the difficulty OF entering
Utah from the east. 1t has been supposed neces-
sary to force the formidable pass OF Echo Canon,
before access could be had TO Salt Lake; but this is
great mistake. Fort Brdger is the nearest fortified
point to Echo Canon; and arriving at that point,
proceed to Fort Hall, from whence a broad and
handsome valley, some nine miles in width, leads
directly 20 Salt Lake City, There are some dangerous
passes that exist between Fort Bridger and Fort
Hall that may, possibly, be occupied by the Nor
mons or their Indian allies, which would render
communication difficult and hazardous. But even
in that event, the troops could proceed to
the South Pass and enter the lower portion of Desc.
ret which is thinly populated and entirely without
deences. Here there is fine field for cavalry ope-
rations an arm in which the Mormons are exceed
ingly deficient, To oppose an attacking force at
this point the Mormon leader would be obliged TO
march his army three hundred miles from Salt Lake
City afiording opportunity for highly favorable
diversion from the north. For the better informa
tion n our readers, we will add tina, Fort Laramie
is FIVE hundred miles east OF Salt Lake, on Laramie
river Just at the forks OF the Platte Fort Kearney
is about two hundred miles east of Fort Laramie,
and three hundred miles west OF Fort Leavenworth,
which is located the banks of the Missouri river.
These locations and distances we believe to be nearly
correct.
A correspondent of the San Francisco Alta. writ
ing from Los Angeles, makes the following state
ments and speculations concerning the proposed
operations at Salt Lake,
The plain inference to be drawn from the words
and teachings of Young and the movements OF his
worshppers, Is, that he has resolved to abide the
fortune Of rebellion. II he intends to resist the
execution OF the laws, and enter into strife OF
arms with the government and people Of the United
States II IL time measures should be taken 10 pre-
vent far possible his obtaining any advantages
TO dispose OF the command under Colonel Johnston,
which was escorting, through the Indian country,
the newly appointed officers OF that Territory.
Having accomplished that object. and knowing that
his eastern frontier is unapproachabe before July
next he win have the whole winter, spring and until
midsummer 10 fortify and strengthen his position.
There Is but one point where large armies could be
concentrated, and from which Utah is acces-
sible. both Ia winter and summer. This
southern part Of California Offers the facilities
required. From the valley Of Los Angeles,
embracing the town aud lands Of San Bernardo
no. the country, after passing the dee OF San Der
nardno. il open, and presents no obstacles TO the
marching Of large or small bodies Of men 10 the Salt
Lake at any season Of the year The climate, north
from the Con Pass, is dry and sallbrous There, in
these three southern countries could be concentrated
and maintained, without difficulty, large armies,
which could march upon Utah In the depth Of winter
or in midsummer. From this point he well knows
that be may at any Of the year, be attacked
II will not require the eye Of military science TO ind
cate to the Norman chefain the importance OF this
section ef California. As If ia the anticipation OF
an attack from this point he has been throwing out
his outposts of walled towns more than half way
from Salt Lake City 20 this valley. With the clssng
in OF winter-Colonel Johnston satisfactorily disposed
of-he can turn his attention htherware, and march
army into this valley. which shall first bring US
the news Of the defeat Of Colonel Johnston and the
armed rebellion Of the Momons. He could lay
waste and impoverish these counties and, with
the herds and nocks, return in safety 20 Salt
Lake. This would not only strengthen Young, but
would greatly retard and hinder IL not prevent the
occupation Of this point by the national forces.
He could even occupy San Bernardino, where he
can support an army from the spoils, and from
whence he could advance 70 the coast or rapidly
counterrnarch, and render assistance 10 defend his
eastern frontier II Young attacks and defeats the
command under Col. Johnston, shall not he much
surprised il this news il first brought ~ know.
ledge by the sudden arrival of his troops in this val
ley. Without making any pretensons 10 military
science hazard the opinion that should Young
make movement of this kind, he would be able TO
accomplish IL before any organized opposition could,
under any possible circumstances, be brought into
the field TO prevent it's complete realization. Judg.
ing from the evidence before the public am COM
PEELED to admit the probability-even the almost
Certainty-that before now Brigham Young has
raised his intricidal hand against his brethren, and
drawn the sword which will revel n a brothers and
fathers blood. which will let loose and urge the
cold vndictiye and remorseless Indian 60 deeds Of