The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-06-02
LATER NEWS FROM UTAH.

April 9th, They only in part confirm
the recent rumors of the probable con-
clusion of hostilities. The precise nature
of the negotiations of Col. Kane is not
Yet ascertained with the Mormon authori
ties, but as before reported in our columns,
there is no doubt that Governor Cumming
had received and accepted an invitation
to visit Salt Lake City. The Times says
editorially, "1he latest authentic report of
Governor Cummings movements that, on
the 18th of April, he was at Echo Canon,
on his way to the city, under the charge
picked men, who were sent ont to meet
him by Brigham himself 1t is expected,
and not without reason, that Important
results will follow this visit of Governor
Cumming to the Mormon stronghold.
| Upon his mission there will depend the
| issue of peace or war, and looking at all
the surrounding circumstances of the case,
we decidedly think that, of the two a
peaceable issue is the more probable. 1t
i is not likely--if the MormoIs are deter
mined upon resistance to the death--that
they would have extended this invitation
to Governor Cumming at all, or have
given him permission to enter their city
and discover their weak points. With
out doubt they have been greatly inllu-
enced by the counsels of Col. Kane, and
though reports have been circulated about
the deep interest which tina. gentleman is
supposed to take in the Mormon welfare,
we cannot suspect his honesty or honor,
or suppose, for moment, that he would
place himself on the side of his country S
ensmies Col. Kane's reputation and
character repel any such idea. He may
be anxious, and most probably is anxious
to prevent, if possible, an unnecessary
spilling of blood. He may go further,
and seek to shield a people, who were once
kind to him, from the inevitable destruc-
ton that awaits them. But we do not
believe that Col. Kane has the remotest
sympathy with the Salt Lake Fanatics in
their rebellion, or that, in his negotiations,
he has done aught unworthy Of an Amer
lean citizen.
| We continue extracts from that paper
showing the state of things among the
Mormons:
From the information furnished by ouI
corrcsr ondent, it would seem that the po-
sition of affairs at the Salt Lake is by nc
means unfavorable to speedy peace
The people are divided into war party
and peace party. and while the latter
are composed Of the mass of the inhab
itants, the former are principally those
: who have committed some overt acts o
| treason, and have good cause to dread {
: trial before an impartial tribunal. W.
do not anticipate that the war party, o
, which Brigham is the head and front, vii
' ever voluntarily submit to the authort.
: they have so openly defed, or give them
5 selves up to punishment for the crime
4 they have so wantonly committed. The,
! will maintain an attitude of hostility a
long as they can, and as long as they cal
S they will exact obedience from their de
luded followers, and keep them in tn
bondage of ignorant superstition. Bu
: the time is fast approaching when Brigham
cannot fail TO he convinced-if he is no
already convinced-thdt the sceptre ha
passed away from his hands forever. w
have reliable information that the people
D if they had sufficient independence to cas-
. off the yoke to which they have so lon;
S submitted-are now willing to admit tn
troops within the precincts of their city
S As the vengeance of the law which the
have de6ed draws near, the unnatural aw
V in which they stand of their priests an
\ rulers gives place to more whole-som
: fear of legitimate authority. Brighal
, knows this WELL He knows, too, that b
# of all men, dare not face that authorit
: with the blood of innocent American Gil
q liens on his hands and the purpose {
O treason in his heart. He and his coad
e tutors in this game of rebellion will fly
8 They have made their preparations to es
q cape, and we are informed that kimba
: and others have already left the city, i
G the direction, it is supposed, of the Whit
}. River Mountains. Whatever policy Go,
e Cumming may think proper to pursue
$ the emergency, it is clear that, to the dc
# luded masses of the Mormon people,
q those who have not imbrued their hand
!. in blood or committed open treason
~ free pardon should be extended as soon a
:. they yield obedience to the law. AS
Is the others--and Brigham Young most e'
IS pecially--it is proper that they should l.
e brought to trial; to be acquitted, if innC
e cent. but to be severely punished if col
t. victed of the high crimes and misdemear
# ors with which they now stand charged
is The uext mail from the Far West viii
3 in all probability, bring the result of Go
" Cummings visit to the Salt Lake Cit.
!. 1t will be looked for with the most cage
IS interest.
l. The Ohio Contested Election Case.
After long-p:otracted contest, Il
l House of Representatives have decide
p that Lewis D. Campbell, representing ii
l. Butler District, from this State, was NJ
y entitled to his seat, and have awarded