The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1858-12-16
THURSDAY. DEC. 16 1853 WHOLE NUMBEls61O>

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The wisdom and economy of sending
sufficient reinforcements 10 Utah, are es-
tablished, not only by the events, but in
the opinion of those who, from their po-
sition and opportunities, are the most ca
pable Of forming a correct Judgement
General Johnston. the commander Of the
forces, in addressing the Secretary Of
War from Fort Bridger, uwer date Of
October 10, 1857 expresses The opinion
that unless large force is sent there, from
he nature Of the country, protracted
war on their (the Mormons') part is inev.
liable. This lie considered necessary to
terminate the war speedily and more
economically than if attempted by INSULT
cient means"
In the meantime, it was my anxious de-
sire that the Mormons should yield obe-
dience to the constitution and the laws,
without rendering it necessary to resort to
military force. To aid in accomplishing
this result, deemed it advisable in April
last, to dispatch two distinguished citi-
zens of the United States, Messrs. Powell
and McCulloch, to Utah. They bore
with them a proclamation, addressed by
myself to the inhabitants Of Utah, dated
on the sixth day Of that month, warning.
them Of their true condition, and how
hopeless it was on their part to persist in
rebellion against the United States, and
offering all those who should submit to
the laws, full pardon for all their past
seditions and transgressions.
At the same time | assured those who
should persist in rebellion against the Uni
ted States, that they mnst expect no fur
ther lenity, but look to be vigorously dealt
with, according to their deserts. The in
structions to these agents, as we'll as a
copy of the proclamation, and the reports,
: were herewith submitted. 1t will be seen
by these reports Of the Sd of July last,
that they have sadly confirmed the opin-
ion expressed by General Johnson on the
previous October, as to the necessity OF
sending reinforcements out there.
1t also offords me great satisfaction to
state, that Gov. Cumming has performed
: his duty in an able and conciliatory man
ner, and with the happiest effect. | can
3 not, in this connection, refrain from men
t tioning the valuable services of Colone.
Thomal L. Kane, who, from motives o.
9 pure benevolence, and withoutany officia
character, or pecuniary compensation
= visited Utah during the last inclemen
= winter, for the purpose of contributing tt
= the pacifcation of the Territory.
0 I am happy to inform you that the Gov
8 ernor and other civil officers of Utah, ar,
it now performing their appropriate func
:. tions without resistance. The authority
d of the constitution and the laws has beel
!, fully restored, and peace prevails through
d out the Territory.
y A portion of the troops sent to Utah ar
& now encamped in Cedar Valley, forty-fou
miles south west of Salt Lake City, an
= the remainder have been ordered to Ore
IL gon, to suppress Indian hostilities.
/. The march of the army through Sa
81 Lake City, through the Indian Territory
IS has had a powerful effect in restraining
Is the hostile feelings against the Unite
y States, which existed among the Indian
n in that region, and in securing emigrant
IL of the far West against their depre dation;
al This will also be the means of establish
o. ing military posts and promoting settle
s, ments along the route.
d recommend that the benefits of ou
D. land laws and pre-emption system be eN
lr tended to the people of Utah, by the estab
re lishment of a land-ofice in that Territory
1. l have occasion also, to congratulat
y you on the result of our negotiations wit
ID China.
TO You were informed by the last annu'
10 message, that our minister had been il
II structed to occupy neutral position
y the hostilities conducted by Great Britai
I'd and France against Canton. He wa.
is however, at the same time directed to &C
operate cordially with the British an
T. French ministers, in all peaceful measure
D. to secure by treaty those just concession
ID to foreign commerce which the nations {
5, the world demand. 1t was impossib
ID for me to proceed further than this, on m
ID own authority, without usurping the wal
= making power, which, under the constitr
rs ton, belongs exclusively to Congress.
as Besides, after careful examination (
3, 30 the nature and extent of our grievances,
n did not believe they were of such pres,
le ing and aggravated character as woul
justified Congress in declaring war again
IN the Chinese Empire, without first maxim
e[ another honest attempt to adjust them b
OF peaceful negotiation. was the more il
10 clined to this opinion, because of the s.
ld we're chastisement which had then but n
re Gently been inflicted upon the Chinese /
IT, our squadron, in the capture and destru,
or ton of the Barrier. Forts, to ayenge an a
n legged insult to our flag.
The event has proved the wisdom
lis our neutrality. Our minister has execu
ry ed his instructions with eminent skill ar
a ability, In conjunction with the RussiG
O. Plenipotentiary, he has peacefully, but e
'e' fectually co-operated with the Englis
u' and French plenipotentiaries; and each
he the four powers has concluded separa
- treaty with China of highly satisfaction
10 character. The treaty concluded wi
ny our own plenipotentiary will immediate
NO be submitted to the Senate.
'se lam happy to announce that throug
ry the energetic yet conciliatory efforts