The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-06-14
THE DISP ATC III.
GOV. CUMMING IN SALT LAKE CITY.
The mOrmons I'm the tabernacle
Their Flight to Other Lands--Dis-
tress among the Saints.


Their Flight to Other Lands--Dts-
tress among the Saints.
The dispatch from Gov. Cumming, alluded to in
the message of the President, synopsis of which
was Published In the Dispatch of Saturday Is dated
Great Salt Lake City, May 2, 1858, enclosing copy
OF letter to Gen. Johnston, dated April 10th, IN
which it appears that he left Camp Scott on the 5ti
of April for Salt Lake City, accompanied by Col
Kane as bis guide and two servants.
In passing through the settlements the Cover
nor was generally greeted with such respectful at
tentions as were due 10 the representative of the
Executive authority of tae United States in the
Territory Near the Warm Springs, at the line di
vidihg Great Salt Lake and Davis counties, he was
honored by formal and respectful rece. ton by
many gentlemen, including the Mayor and other
municipal officers of the city. and by them escort
ed to lodgings previously prepared, the Mayor oc
cupyng seat in his carriage.
Ex-Governor Young paid him visit of ceremo
ny after he arrived at Salt Lake City, and as
soon az he was sufficiently recovered from the ia
tigue of his journey to receive company.
In q subsequent interview Ex-Governor Young
evinced a willingness to afford Gov Cumming
every facility which be might reiu-re for the eff
cient performance of his administrative duties
His course in this respeet met, as Gov. Cumming
fancied, with the approval ola majority. The Ter
ritOriai seal, with other public property, was ten
. dered Gov Cumming by W. A. Hooper, late acting
secretary of the Territory. Gov. Cumming found
that the public records remained unimpaired, and
entered at the performance of bis ofFcial
duties. lie says that be may probably be compelled
to make requisition upon Gen. Johnston or a
sufficient military force chastise the Indians,
he did not wish TO call out the militia OF the Terri
tory.
Gov. c. gives a graphic and highly interesting
description of his journey, saying that at every
point he was recognised as the Governor of Utah;
aud received with military salu.es; and the ilIu-
limitations in honor of him, as he passed through
the canons, are described as being sublime and
magnificent in the highest degree. Having en-
tered upon his Executive dutives, and having heard
Of many complaints he caused public notice to
be given Of his readiness TO relieve those who
deemed themselves aggreved by being Illegally
restrained of their liberty, and TO assume the pro-
lection of all such persons. lie kept his office
open at all hours OF the day and night and regis
tered ffty-six men, thirty ythree women, aud seven
ty-one minors, desrous of his protection, and
cvincing wish TO proceed to the United States
A large majority Of these people are OF English
birth. and have promise of assistance to leave the
Territory.
Gov. Cumming says that he shall never forget
his presence at the Tabernacle as an occasion OF
intense interest:
'Between three and four thousand persons were
assembled for the purpose of public worship: the
hall was crowded to Overiowing; but the most
profound quiet was observed when | appeared
President brigham Young introduced me by name
as the Governor of Utah, and ] addressed the au-
dience from 't'le stand. | informed them that |
bad come among them to vindicate the natioual
sovereignty, that it my duty to secure the SUI
premacy of the Constitution and the laws; that |
had taken my oath of Office to exact an uncondi.
tional submission their part to the dictates of
law. ] WAS not interrupted. In n discourse of
about thirty minutes duration. | touched las |
thought b. ST. boldly upon all the leading questions
At issue between them and tho General Govern
meut ] remembered that had to deal with men
enbittered by the remembrance and recital OF
many real and some imaginary wrongs, but did not
think it wise TO withhold from them the entire
ruth. They listened respectfully to ell / had to
say--gDprOyiDgly even. fanced- when explained
to them what intended should be the character
OF nv administration. In fact the whole manner
of the people was calm, betOkenuQ 10 conscious
ness of having done wrong, but rather, as it were,
Indicating conviction that they had done their
duty to their religion and to their country have
observed that the Mormons profess to view Il Q
constitution as the work of inspired men and re-
spond with readiness to appeals for its support.
''rhus the meeting might have ended. But, af-
ter closing my remarks, rose aud stated that !
would be glad to hear from any one who might be
inclined to address me upon topics of interest to
the community. This invitation brought forth,
IN succession, several powerful speakers, who evi-
IDENTIFY exercised great Influence the masses
Of the people. They harangued on the subject OF
the assassination of Joseph Smith, jr and his
friends the services rendered by the Mormon bat
tai; on to ungTatetul country; their sufftrpgs
on the plains during their dreary pilgrimage to
| their mountain home, &c. Tho congregation be-
came greatly excited, and joined the spea'Iers in
their Incorporate remarks, exhibiting frenzy
| than had expected to witness among a people
who habitually exercise great self ;ontrCl A
| speaker now Teprese uted the Federal GoYernmenI
as desirous of needlessly Introducing the national
troops into the Territory, whether necessity eX
| listed for their employment to support the author
ity of the civil officers or not: and the widest up
roar ensued | was fully confirmed in the opinion
| Is,
and customs, would gladly encounter certain death
| rather than be taxed with a submission TO the nil
itary power, which they consider TO involve loey
| of honor.
| In my first address had informed them that
they were entitled TO trial by their peers; that
| had no intention of statoung the army in imme
| date contact with their settlements, and that The
military posse would not be resorted to until othel
means OF arrest had been tried and failed. found
the greatest difficulty in explaining these points
| so great was the excitement. Eventually, hoNev
| er, the efforts of Brigham Young were successful
in calming the tumult and restoring order before
| the adiOu nment of the meeting. 1t proper tina
| | should add that more Than speaker has sine
| e. pressed his regret at having been betrayed int
| iutehperauce of language in my preseuce.
The President aud the American people viii
learn with qualification the auspicious issue of GU
difficulties here. regret the necessity wiich com
peis me to mingle with my congrat uiations tin
announcement Of a fact which will occasion gray
concern.
"rhe people, including the inhabitants of thi
city, are removing from every settlement in tn
northern part of the Territory. Tie roads ar
everywhere filled with wagons loaded with pr1
visions and household furniture, the women an
children often without shoes or hats driving Ihei
nCcks they know not where. They seem not oul
resigned, but cheerful 1T is tie tDut nf the L07d
aud they rejoice 10 exchange the comforts Of hon
for the trials of the wilderness. Their ultimat
destination is not, apprehend definitely fixe
upon. Going south seems sufficiently detioite 70
most Of them. but many believe that their uit
mate destination is Sonora.
"Youug, kmball aud most Of the influentif
men have left their Commudious mansions withot
apparent regret, to lengthen tho long train
| wanderers. Tho masses everywhere announce I
me that the torch will be applied to every hous,
Unfortunately, throughout the country so 500
| as the troops attempt to cross the mountains
shall follow these people and endeayor to rail
them. Numbers whom have met appear to l.
in dread of the Indians, whom the distressed COZ
| dition OF the whites has encouraged TO commit e
tensiTe depredatioLs l n ay ct least quiet the al
preheDsions OF these persons and Induce some
| them 20 return.
| '0ur military force could oyerwhcn most
these poor people, involving rren, women and Chi
dreu in common fate; but there are among Oh
| Mcrmcns mHny brave meu, accustomed to arm
and horses; lnen who would fight desperately 6
guerrillas, and If the settlements are destroye'
will subject tho country to an extensive and pr
| tracted war without any ccmpensatng results.-
tHFy WIZ, am SURE, sablt TO lfiHi ny tnefr peer
bat they VIII not brook the idea Of trials by il
ries, composed of team5ters and followers of tl
camp nor Of an army oncamped in their citit
or dense settlements.
| 'I have adopted means 20 recall the few remaiI
ing Mormons in arms, who have not yet, it is s.
complied with my request to withdraw from ii
canoDs and the eastern frontier | have also &
ken measures to protect the buildings which ba'
been vacated in the northern settlements. I al
sanguine thatI will save great part Of the v
iusbe Improvements there"
Gov. Cumming concludes by saying that he wou
leave for the South the next day, May 3D. al
that he would restrain all operations Of the mil
tary for the present, and until he should recei,
from the President additional instructions.
THE OCoNNML FAMILY-The death OF job
OConnell takes away ths last of the 0Conneli C
lebrities in Ireland. Maurice 0Conneii, the eide
son of the Liberator, died some few years az
| Morgan OConnell has never been much known