Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-12-17

eral Johnson 10 the previous October, as 10 the
| necessity of sending reinforcements to Utah
In this they state, that they ''are firmly iln-
pressed with the belief that the presence o
the army here and the large additional force
that had been ordered to this territory, where
the Chief inducements that caused the Mormons
TO abandon the idea of resisting the authority
of the United States. A less decisive policy
would probably have resulted iu long, bloody.
aud expensive war.
These gentlemen conducted themselves to
MY entire Satisfaction, aud rendered useful SER
vices IN executing tue humane Infectious of the
government.
Ii also affords ne great satisfaction TO state
that Governor Cumming has preformed his duty
IN an able and coucliiatcry manner, aud with
le iapPiest effect. l caunoi, ia this con-
nexioii, refrain from mentioning the valuable
services Of Cot Thomas l.. h4ne, whn, from
motives of pure bencyUlenec, aud without any
official character or pecuuiary compensation,
visited Y ;ah during the last lnclement winter,
for the purpose of contributing to the pacif-
cation of the territory.
am happy to inform you that the governor
and other civil oficers of Utah are now per-
forming their appropriate functions without re-
sistance. TIE authority Of the constitution
and the laws has been fully restored, and peace
prevails throughout the territory.
A portion Of The troops sent to Utah arc now
encamped in Cedar Valley, forty-four miles
southwest of Salt Lake City; AMI the remaiu-
der have been ordered 10 Oregon TO suppress
ludian hostilities.
The march OF ihe army 10 Sals Lake CITY.
through the Indian territory, has had power
fpl effect in restraining tie hostile feelings
against he United States which existed among
;hc lndiaus in that region, and ia securing eur
igrants 10 the far vest against their depreda-
tlous. tbs will also be the means OF esiab-
listing military posts an3 promoting settle
nents along lie roote.
| recommend that the benefits of our land
laws and pro-emption system be extended to
tie people Of Utah, by tie establishment OF 8
land Office in that territory.
| have occasion, also, to congratulate you on
the result CT cur negotiations with China.
You were informed in my i4st annual nles-
sage that our minister had been instructed to
occupy neutral position 10 the hos!iii;ies cor
ducted by Great Britain and France against
CAntan. He 8as, however, AZ The same time,
i5t ard French minister's il all peaceful meas
ures to secure by treaty those just concessions
10 foreign commeree which tile natiUtis OF the
world had right to demand. Il was i.1poesi-
be for me 20 proceed fgrtlieF than tbs on nay
own authority, without usrrpi1g tie war-rns.
king power, which, under tue Constitution, be-
longs exclusively to Congress.
Besides, after careful examination of the
nature and extent Of oEr grievances, did no.
believe they were OF such a pressing and ag-
gravated characted as would have justified
Congress in declaring war agains; tha Chinese
empire, without FIRST making another earnest
attempt TO adjust them by peaceful negotiation.
| was the more Inclined TO this opinion, be-
cause of the severe chasIscment which had
tLcn but recently been inflicted upon the Chi
nese by our squadron, in the capture and de-
struction of the Barrier forts, 10 aveDge IN a.
legged insult to our flag.
Tue event has proved the wisdom of our
neutrality. Our minister has executed his in
structions with eminent skill and ability. Ia
conjunction with the Russian penpotentiary,
he has peacefully but efectually coo operated
with the English and French plenpo,entiarres,
aud each Vf the four powers has concluded u
separate treaty with China, of highly satis-
factory character. The treaty concluded by
pur own plenipotentary will Immediately
be submitted 10 the Senate.
| aln harpy to announce that, through the
energetic, yet eonciliatory efforts of our consul
general in Japan, uew treaty has been cou-
ciuded with that empira, which may be expect
ed ulaterially to augment our trade and inter-
course IN .hat quarter, and remove froa our
countlyu.cn The disapiities wbich have bereto-
fore been imposed upon The exercise of their
religion The treaty shall be submitted to the
Senate, for approval, without delay.
Ii is ms earnest desire that every misuuder-
standing with the government of Great Britain
should be ainicably and speedily adjusted. 1t
has been the misfortune of both countries, al
most ever since the period Of the revolution, to
have been annoyed bs succession Of irrila-
ting and dangerous questions, threatening their
friendly relations. This has partially prevent
ed the full development of those feelings of
mutual friendship between the people o: the
two countries, SO natural in themselves, aud 30
conducive To their common interest. Any se-
rious interruption in the comnerce between the
United States aud Great Britain, would be
equally Injurious TO both. In fact, no Two ma
tlODS nave ever eAiSleu ou thS iace ci TIE eartD,
which could 90 each other so much good or so
much harm.
Entertaining these sentiments, | am gratied
to inform you that the long pending controver-
sy between tie two governments, in relation to
the question OF visitation and search, has been
amlcably adjusted. The claim on the part Of
Greai Britain, forcblY to visit American vcs-
sells on tue high seas in time of peace, could
not be sustained under the law of nations, and
it has been oyerruled by her most eminent jn-
rists. This question MAS recently brought to
an issue, by tue repeated acts of British cruis-
crs, in boarding and searching our merchant
vessels in the Gulf of Mexico and the adja-
cent seas. These acts were the more injurious