Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
LATER from Utah.

Later news from Utah reaches US by way Of
California. Our dates are to the 9th or febrna-
ry. The Mormons had held mass meetings, to
sustain Brigham Young in different parts OF the
Territory. One of these assemblages, held IN
Salt Lake City, had adopted two addresses, one
directed to President Buchanan and the other
to Congress, setting forth the grievances OF the
Mormons, and declaring fixed determination
to resist the entrance of the army into the city.
1t is reported that force OF one thousand men
was ordered out for the purpose OF cutting OH
Col. Johnston's supplies. The speeches OF the
leaders were as inhammatory as ever, and II
possible, trife more vulgar An important
rumor, communicated to the San francisco Her
aid, announces that Brigham had furnished
passports to some 800 disattected Morlnons,
who were about leaving the territory.
The following is from the Los Angeles star:
BY the arrival in this city, on Tuesday, OF
Messrs. Ackerman and Morgan, formerly teams
tiers in the employ of @. A. Perry q Co., suffers
for the 10th Regiment, we have news from that
city to February 6. These gentlemen arrived
at the army head quarters, at Fort Bridger, on
Nov. 10, and leaving the train, they determined
to come to California; but, finding that they
could not do so direct they perseyered In their
determination, and had to endure great prlva-
lions and hardships. On Dec. "a, they reached
Great Salt Lake City, where they remained to
Feb. 6, during which time they were treated IN
kind and hospital manner. They. had several
interviews with Brigham Young, OF whom they
speak very favorably.
They state that about Jan. 10, an order was
issued by the Church that the people should
have boxes made to contain about loo pounds,
to pack their grain in them and bring them to
the Elders, who would take charge OF them and
''cache" them in the mountains.
Another order was issued, that a company ot
1000 men should hold themselves in readiness
to 90 into the mountains on the 18th February,
and cut off supplies coming to the Army.
In the meantime, forty wagons loaded with
supplies had reached Col. Johnston's command
from Fort Laramie. The Army was in good
health, had plenty of provisions and good tents,
and was engaged in rebuilding Fort Bridger.
The authorities of Salt Lake City are repre-
sented as being inclined still for war. Measures
are being taken for defeating the United States
troops, or, at all events, keeping them outside
the city till the crops are gathered and secured,
This can be easily done, unless force is sent
from this side.
There was rumor current in town for the
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had taken place between the Mormons and the
troops, in which the latter were defeated. We
do not think the report worthy of credit.
Messrs. Ackerman and Morgan came with
the mail rider from Salt Lake City, and encoun-
tered no obstacles of any kind on the way. On
passing Mountain Meadows, they saw the bones
of the murdered emigrants whitening on the
plains. A few of the bodies had been buried,
but were torn up again by the wild beasts
They met the express party conveying Col
Kane to Salt Lake, but the Gentiles did not
know he was in the wagon as he was covered
up with blankets till they had passed some three
days.
Mass meetings have been held in all the va,
rious districts and towns of Utah, expressive Of
the peoples entire confidence in Brigham Young
and their approval Of his acts and those Of the
Territorial Assembly.