The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-19

tertaned the company within with their SPIRITED selection
Of tunes.
WHAT THE MoRMONs THINK OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.
In consequence of some remarks being published in
st. Louis paper condemnatory Of the generashp Of the
commander Of the Utah army for winerng at Camp Scott
instead OF forcing his way into Salt Lake City, the editor
Of the Mormon organthe Desert Ne,Os-takes up the
Generals Defence and very complimentary TO the gal
liant soldier. Passing in review the situatio of the
army scattered and contepding the march with the
cold and Of winter, when Gen. Johnston up
with at Hams Fork the awkwardness Of his position
in having TO fight people against whom war had not
been declared and the grounds he had supposng that
his supplies would be cut off, the Mormon writer says
The winter itself would have shut out his retreat and
cut him of from his rear attachments And what would
he have accomplished? Would the slaughter of troops,
and the blood Of American citizens honestly contendng
for their constitutional rights, have satisfied the Democrat
and entitled Gen. Johnston TO his brevet We may not
have the experience of the Democrat in the conduct Of
campaigns and the duties Of a General commanding
army II is our opinion however that the conduct it has
recommended could alone have been justified had the
army OF Utah been selected the forofn hope OF
force We not prepared 70 discuss the ability
Of Gen. Johnston TO conduct the machinery OF army in
battle His former history however will compare favora-
bly, with most Of the commanders in Florida which the
Democrat appears to have selected the parallel Of Utah.
The swampy graves blasted health of many, very
soldiers tells tale Of the results Of
the generashp that led gallant troops through the
everglades with days atons their scadng backs,
to be butchered by the ambushed Semnoes. Leaving
friends abroad 10 the enjoyment Of their opinions
to what would have given claim to generalshp under
the circumstances il is mind fixed fact that the
Of prudent wise commander that pursued by
General Johnston last winter He found the army
stormy mountain land detachments OF struggling
far IN the rear with most hostile climate. The supplies
were scattered and as he had good reason to suppose
liable to be cut OIL al any time. He collected his
supplies, consolidated his army and established good
comfortable, healthy winter quarters Had Utah
OF the ADMINISTRATION decidedly Of the opinion that
rested army IN the opening spring, with preparations TO
protect its and furnish supplies ard rcn
| much more suitable 10 the purpose than weary
columns IN the SHOWS OF winter with unprotected rear.
We have however, occupied more space than We had
anticipated this part Of the subject We wanted simply
10 say that whatever slight errors he may have committed
through the promptnes OF pride which we could not
commend, General Johnston his hrevet with
much honor many whose path 10 theirs dark and
bloody one Any crack Drained captain may lead his
troop 10 death against blazing battery. IL takes cool
brain and good judgment MAINTAIN a contented army
and healthy camp through stormy winter IN the Wah
satch mountains.
Following this compliment 10 General Johnston for his
conduct OF the army during the past winter at Camp
Scott the editor extends the olive branch TO the General
and the officers of the army which indicates that the Nor
mons changing considerably sentiment. He adds
om readers will believe when say that il is not
generally province or disposition 10 be complimentary
Yet would we he guilty ofh neglect OF plain duty 10 with
held the credit consider fairly due TO General John
sto for the discipline he has maintained IN his army, not
only during his march through city, but far
learn his halt Camp Floyd experience
always led 10 dsapprova his present location as
beng unpleasant, unhealthy and announcement But while
we have been aware thai evil designing men have sought
to MP bitterness and hostility between the citizens the
civ government and the army have also TO very
great pleasure learned that the disposition of General
Johnston and the more experienced officers IN his com
mand has been for peace and good will. The preserva
ton Of the line between garrison and settlements
indispensable TO peace and good order has done credit to
the army and speaks favoraby for future tranquility
The aures horny aud sit heavy and ugly that have
been purchased by the dspensaton Of death and esoa
ton over our native soil The cypress IS whitening AMI
bloody that bedecks the grave of the conqueror Of his
countrymen But for him who, with the weapons Of
in his hands dLpenses peace and harmony through the
land and them only guard securely and strong the
honor Of his country and the constitutional rights and
liberty Of his there ii resery ell laurel that
greens forever and his shall cypress
preserved fresh and immortal by the tears Of the vrtuous
and good
Ater that shall be surprised to learn Brigham
giving complimentary ball
Alleged Railroad Frauds in Iowa.
THE GREAT s755.OOO swINDLE AT LYoHs-LAND
JoBBING FRAUDs-THE WAY cOSGREssMES ARE
BorGnT-s. $. JONES' PRESIDENT OF THE AIR LINE,
PAYING $755,000 TO GET THE IOWA LAND GRANT
THROUGH CONGRESS.
From the Lyons Mlrrorl
Many Of readers already advised that legal pro
ceedngs against the president and directors Of the Iowa
Central Air Line railroad have been commenced by
number Of influential stockholders residing in Lyons,
Maquoketa and Anamosa These proceedings seek 70 alb
rogae two extensive contracts 10 the interests
Of the road the ground that Mr. = Jones' president
OF the road. rs party IN interest IN them.
They ask tina, s245 900 Of stock in sums,
the directors books the company which
alleged TO be fraudulent be cancelled They furthermore
ask the courts 10 cancel $7b5 900 Of bonds issued aud
placed the hands Of the president paying obligations
which he alleges be entered into for procuring the land
grant and which he viii not account for further than by
saying that he had used them Tor the purpose above
specified.
Another feature OF the proceedings application
The Court Tor injunction to prevent the O. A. l. Road
from consolidating with the Chicago Iowa and Nebraska
Railroad in other words prevent the President and
Directors Of the former from selling the land grant 70 the
latter.
From our knowledge OF the men engaged in this
mcnt, and IRON review 81 the history OF the whole
agcmcnt Of this road, warranted In saying that
they have commenced these important proceedings
without strong conviction that the step was absolutely
necessary for the protection Of their rights as stock
holders and the rights OF the people along eighty miles Of
the Air Line road which ought to have been but before
this which might have been built but for the distractions
which these fraudulent bonds nterposcd, and which Mr..
Jones scheme practically abandons
~ the suits for abrogain the contracts shall say
nothing nj this time further than Ia remark that II as ~
alleged Tire chief officer Of the road Is party IN interest,
they fraud upon the stockholders and ought 20 be
annulcd There can be hut little difference of opinion
with regard 10 the propriciy of thorough investigation
INTO the reason why million ~ dollars ~ stock and
bonds have been issued 70 the President and directors
while given 81 the made % the greater
portion of them, except general statement that They
have been appropriated in way which abors under
strong saspc u hcgsly Il the President and ether
parties implicated have acted uprghty 70 TIE mi,ter
they should the fullest investigation. they have
dcfiauded the company they stord be exposed aud
punished.
90 the general question involved in the SUIT 70 prevent
consolidation We have few words to offer. The plan OF
consolidation substantially thss-rhe Indebtedness ~
the Iowa Central was 10 be- capitalized stock al
81 900 GOO the G. and ~ Railroad 20 be completed
Cedar by tie present company and then the two
roads he consolidated for purpose Of connu
ne the Missouri river: but Ia the meantime,
offset the 81 400 900 Of lows Central stock the e. l.
and y. Company to have equal amount (sl 800,
Oo0) with land scrip attached making the stock OF the
consolidated company 81 500 900, with only eighty
mics &c road completed VIC have in this scheme n
markablc spectacle The Iowa Central Company aban
doning their line, which large amount of
grading bad hecn done and much money expended
a line spec ,hcally designated IN the Congress- grant
a the which the road should be bult--lnd vi
oatng all their solemn pledges the people whom they
have induced 10 subscribe to their stock and pay their
money The G. and Company consent TO saddle their
eighty miles of road with than 81 600 600 OF
extra stock making s apparent cost three times much
as ID actually should be- Now IS obvious that
motives have operated these parties other than
those which control honorable IN a fair transaction
What were these motivesg 80 Tar as the Iowa Central
Company concerned they sell the and grant to rival
company for the purpose Of capalzng their million