The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-04
THE MORMON WAR.
The Latest Views from the Utah Expedition
win there be COmpr omlse Views Of
the English Mormon Organ-Frensh
Opinions Native Indians
Sketch Of Utah Territory,
&c, &c, DC.

An express arrived at Leavenworth on the 22d
ut, direct from Camp Scott, near For Blidger.
The trip was made in thirty-fve days, wlch is un-
precedented for this season of the year. and are
thus placed in possession of Intelligence 10 the 18th
OF December, which is five days later than previous
ly received.
Everything was reported as being quiet and the
army generally in good spirits, and comfortably
situated.
Mrs. Cumming, the wife of the new Governor Of
Utah, had entirely recovered from the sickness with
which she was attacked occasiond by the fatigues Of
the journey, and the other ladies in the camp were
represented as being in good health and spirits
Owing to the danger Of communication by letter, the
st. Louis Repu6iican says no written accounts were
received. All were anxiously waiting for the arrival
Of stock and the spring to march immediately
forward to the Lake.
Captain Marcy was expected to be back with ami
mails from New Mexico by the 18th April, and as
soon thereafter as transportation could be effected
Colonel Johnston would make the effort to enter
Salt Lake City either by the Northern or South
ern route he had not yet determined which.
Brigham Young had delivered another warlike ser
mon in the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, in which
he enjoins upon the Saints to stick by him.
Col. Johnstons impression was, from every de-
monstration made in the valley that the troops
would have to fight.
Added to his own troops (regulars) Col. John
ston has five full companies of volunteers composed of
Magraws men, teamsters and others, ready TO as.
slst They have elected Capt. Bee Of the Tenth In
fantry as Lieutenant Colonel-a very good selection
The stock at camp Scott was wintering toleraby
well. At least two-thirds would pass through the
winter
Provisions were tolerably plenty and would last,
1t was calculated, until June Salt was remarkably
scarce-worth from 81 to 81 so per pound. con.
siderable amount of it was at hand, on pack
mules from Laramie.
Court was in session on the 18th December, Judge
Eckes presiding-the first untrammeled one ever
held in the Territory. good many preseatments
were made by the Grand Jury, involving business
enough for two or three weeks.
The weather was pretty cold until the 9Th Novem-
Der; but moderating after that the snow was about
five inches deep.
OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. =, 1883
The New Phdse Of The Utah QDstton-An Arrangement
Seriously Talked u.
The rumored propositions OF tho Utah delegate Dr.
the dim ues in that Territory are now tho subject Of
conversation and criticism here. commence my letter
by saying "rumored propositions" for until there Is
something official the matter however respectable the
source of Information, there ever plenty ready 10
stamp as bogus what passes 10 tho public through any
other channel Than that with which they are Identified
That propositions for the prevention OF hosea IN Utah
have been seriously talked tho President 4 un-
questionable, and that he would acoede to honorable
rangemens by which the euson Of blood could b. spared
s matter on which can entertain OF doubt
Dr. Bernhisel Is proverbiarv a gentleman who illus.
ratc IN HE life and conduct tho only creed subscribed to
by the Mormons-"Mind your own business Thai ho
should have been here long without presenting this
measure, or without letting escape his Lips that such
was bis intention, s nothing n fac, I'm this be only Hug
taies the prominent feature Of his characer-prudence
That he should have ccme about 3 600 miles from homo
TO sit IN Congress without any object to accomplish i
very unlikely That ho should present such an arrange
ment is neither unlikely nor unworthy OF such jour
/, President buchanan can get rid OF the Nor.
mons by negotiation instead Of by the sword no
siu 'nd many 10 sustain him IN this measure.
However much The Mormons may b. detasted,
snd however much their doctrines may be ahnorred,
rarcidal war Is rcpuRnant 10 the feelings and only dire
alternative which hnds appreciation when every other
means have failed Many who anticipated a Job, and
counted on part OF the spo 10 be gathered from hng
out expedition expedition with ali the par
Of war the subsistence of troops &c may be dsappont-
ed and cry out still Justify snfis-
faction Of those who have such hopes AMI who would
undoubtedly be called upon 10 repcnsh the treasury
the tune Of forty or hfiy millions before
ended, ~ that sum has frequently been named a
connection with this prospective war, vii be a
conpcnsa,ion TO ouibalancc the disappoin,ment Of
the former. Again: who calculate the amount
of misery which would, a matter of oonsequepcr
beall thousands OF harmless women and children should
that Territory be put IN the sword.
fanarcsm an unmansgesb bis thing. Once blood she'd
there would be no quarter and possibility OF arrange
uent To calculate on what has been will not a
VIII hal he in
nomons have bad troubles with their neghbers had
battles or somcthnr resembling the tempest In teapot
from the Territory are sufficiently clear 10 lead
10 the oonclusion that this Is 70 be the great
struggle. They are under The impression that they
are lighting for constitutional liberty and what they
call the kingdom OF God" Brigham strenuously
maintains th., h. in,erpreskn Of the Organic &C, of the
Territory requires him ~ oppose the approach of armed
bands which he calls the army unless that no has been
notified a their approach This is u regarded
mere quibbe, but N enough 10 satisfy tho inhabitants
II that Terri ory that he ls right and ai they are right
Ia sustaining him in his opposiu,n No has shown
them the fsaoy of their conclusions, and on his Dr.
Bernhiei IA reported 70 ground his claim for CON-
meeion.
Tha, the Mormons will vacate utab arrangement. arc
entered into for paying them for tho Improvements they
have made Is not at all unlikely. cannot recall 10
nory any declaration of Brigham Young prevent this
He has often said they would not be driven, but ling
TO arrangement the Possibility Of vscsting
something like oompSomse has never been named
Whether silence has been studiousy guarded this
point 70 AFFORD alternative Of course beyond nv kcn
name this a. something 70 show that Brighamis word
would not be compromised, and tina, Is something with
the MOrmons-tbs ssn> qua for arrangement
What others may have said stands for nothing-would
b. nothing in the way u . settlement
s probably premature ~ speak of Withdrawing the
troops but That hostlties be retarded permit OF
the last effort being made 10 settle peaceably the dif
Guilty, by vscatng The Territory by other
promise, N neither impossible improbable. You
wofd be astonished 10 how many favor this
Mormons strangers In Washington, and
where they have business and relationship they naturally
enough do their utmost 10 set their version Of matters
forward
THE MORMONS VIEWED BY THE FRENCH
PRESS.
Trans for the Srw YosS BslD from the Consttu
tonnel, Jan. IL
The doctrine Of tho Mormons s immoral and monstrous
People src as,onsbed that has found great number
OF adepts they asonshed that civilized submit
voluntarily rules which place their and their
at the mercy Of the lesers Of the community they