Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-05-28
END or THE MORMON REBELLIoM.

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END or THE IG0REON REBELLION
The intelligence that Brigham Young has
practically abdicated to Gov. Cumming is now
confirmed through so many sources aud By so
many eorroboratiag circumstances that nearly
all doubt as to its truthfulness is dissirated.
The Washington Union met the statement at
Grst With a sturdy lncredulity that appeared to
verge on desire to have it proved uniounded,
but is now forced to admit that it seems highly
ssprobable that the news we have received,
though unofficial and incomplete, many never
theless foreshadow an important and desirable
change in our relations with Utah" The as
persious which it allowed correspondent to
throw upon the sources through which the in
Formations was received are also withdrawn.
Col. Thomas Kane, whose volunteer efforts
have been so efficiently exerted in bringing
about the desired result, il is now admitted is
not Mormon, but 50 worthy brother Of the late
lamented DR.. Kane, possessing his energetic
and benevolent character" whose Journey to
Salt Lake, Gas private individual, was uuder-
taken from motives Of pure beDevo:ence, and in
the hope the he might be instrumental in in
aucing the Mormons TO submit to the eonstitu-
ton and the laws, and thus spare the cffasion
of blood" Col. Rich, who vouched for the
authenticity of the news, is also vindicated as
being neither "a Mormon nor the son OF a Nor
mon" but an old and reputable su,ler at Fort
I4eavenworth, where be has been for the past
fifteen or twenty years, who has son in the
army and DOW connected with the quarteImas-
ter's department at Fort Scott, aud probably
derived bis information through him.
The confirmation of the peaceable DISPOSE
ticn of the Mormons and their sensible deter
minaiion to submit TO the legal authority of the
United States, through it may conflict with the
political schemes of some parties, and cruelty
disappointed the rich expectations that others
had founded upon the vast expenditures the
continuance OF the war would neeessitate, is
yet matter Cor national eongratulation. In
dependent of the fact that Brigham Youn Q 5
change OF position from open rebellion to quiet
submission, will overcome the necessity for a
fierce and tloody conflict, which, however as
sured might be tue final triumph of the Govern
lnent, would still be attended with scenes ef mis-
cry, desoaion and bloodshed, we have these
consideration IF pecuniary saving that the pres
ent condition Of the national excheener relfGer
exceedingly pertinent. The heavy cost incurred
| in merely preparing for this war has shown how
vast an expenditure would have been required
| to carry it on. The authorization of the news
| will put a stop to further military movements,
and save the treasury millions. There will be
1 10 necessity for calling out The three volunteer
regiments, aod the troops concentrated at Fort
/ IIeavenworth and Jefferson Barracks may agaiu
be distributed along the frontier posts. The
/ force which Gen. Johnston has within short
Il & i. l.
cient TO support Gov Cumming under the new
/ But th5pg6 the Mormon submission 10 what
/ they had the sense to preceiye would at last be
I an inevitable necessity has greatly altered the
| position of affairs, it by no means has removed
all the difficulties that are presented hy tbeir
occupation of Utah Territory. In some res
/ poets, indeed, it may rather complicate these
difficulties. Had they persisted in thei. at
titude Of open rebellion, the Gnrdian knot
would have been briefly aud sfernIy cut by tho
sword, and forcibly overcome, slaughtered and
dispersed, the existence of Mormon settlements
within the United States have been decided
finally. New we have them nomiraliy submis-
sive, yet actually, no doubt, cherishino the sama
schemes Of independence and devoted to the
same practices which have made them leoaIIv
and morally a national nuisance. We cannot
continue to make war on them simply because
they are Normons and practice poiygamy, and
yet, if not held uuder by such strong repressivc
measures as The Government may legally adopt
1t Is manifest that few years will fnd them
again defying control and calling for the same
demonstration Of power as has now brought
them to their senses. 1t will be the duty of
Government to see to this, and the determine
tion Of the Administration, which has ALREADY
been unofhsially announced,to Keep an adequate
and we'll provisioned force at Salt Lake CITY.
and maintain line of communication thence
with Fort Leayenwortb, is a measure Of common
prudence that commands itself to the approval
OF all. Under the surveillance of such force
as will forbid their usu patton Of pewer and ex-
pose the obscenity of their social practices. the
Mormon leaders viii no doubt soon obtain \
revelation calling them to new promised land
without the jurisdiction of our Government. and
We shall be happily rid of tho responsibiity
and disgrace of their presence.-Balfias
.dmericaa.
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