The Kanzas news., 1858-07-03

dispatch TO the 6ecretary OF Otdte, H1ii
ting his experiences in Salt Lake City.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
GREAT SALT LAKE CRY, u. T., 4
May 2, 1858.
SIR:-You are aware thatm my contempiat-
ed Journey was postponed in consequence
of the snow on the mountains, and IN the
canons between Fort Bridger and TINS city.
In accordance with the determination COM
municated in former notes, lett camp on
the 5th and arrived here on the 18th ult.
Some of the incidents of my journey are
related in the annexed note, addressed by
me to Col. A. S. Johnston, on the 18th ult.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
GREAT SALT LAKE CRY, u. T.,
April Is, 1858.
SIR:-I left camp ON the 5th, en- route to
this city, in accordance with determna-
ton communicated to you on the Sd inst,
accompanied by Col. Kane as my guide,
and two servants Arriving in the Eicini
ty of the spring, which is on this side of
the "Quaking Asp" hill, after night In
dian camp fires were discerned on the rocks
overhanging the valley. We proceeded to
the spring, and after disposing of the ami
mails, retired from the trail beyond the
ourselves upon having taken this precau-
ton, as we subsequently ascertained that
the country lying between our outposts
and the yellow" is infested by hostile
renegades and outlaws from various tribes.
was escorted from Bear River Valley
to the western end of Echo Canon. The
Journey through the canon being perform
ed, for the most part, after night, it was
about IL O'Clock P. NJ, when I arrived at
Weber Station. I have been everywhere
recognized as Governor of Utah, and so far
from having encountered insults or indig-
mites, l am gratifed in being able to state
to you that, in passing through the settle
ments have been universally greeted with
such respectful attentions as are due to the
representative of the Executive authority
of the United States in the Territory.
Near the Warm Springs, at the line di-
yiding Great Salt Lake and Davis counties,
was honored with formal and respectful
reception by many gentlemen, including the
Mayor and other municipal officers of the
city, and by them escorted to lodgings pre-
viously provided, the Mayor occupying a
seat In my carriage.
Ex- x-Governor Brigham Young paid me a
call OF ceremony Al soon "a vas sufi eient-
ly relieved from the fatigue of my mountain
journey to receive company In subsequent
interviews with the Ex-Governor, he has
eyinced willingness to afford me every fa
cility which I may require for the efficient
performance of my administrative duties.
His course in this respect meets, / fancy,
with the approval of majority of this
community. The Territorial seal, with
other public property, has been rendered
me by VIM H. Hooper, Esq, late acting
Secretary pro tenn.
have not yet examined the subject crit
ically, but apprehend that the records of
the United States Courts, Territorial Libra
ry, and other public property remains un
impaired.
Having entered upon the performance of
my official duties in this city. it is probable
that will be detained for some days in this
part of the Territory.
respectfully call your attention to mat
ter which demands our serious considera-
tion- Many acts of depreciation have been
recently committed by Indians upon the
property of inhabitaEts-one in the imnIe
date vicinity of this city. Believing that
the Indians will endeavor to sell the stolen
property at or near the camp, herewith
inelOse the brand book (incomplete) and
memoranda Tin part) of stock lost by citi
zens of Utah since Feb. 25, 1853, and two
letters addressed to me on the same subject
by VIM. II. Hooper, Esq, late acting Sec
retary pro teae., which may enable you to
secure the property and punish the thieves.
With feelings of profound regret / have
learnt that Agent Hurt is charged with
having melted to acts of hostility the In
dians IN the Utah Valley. I hope that
Agent Hurt will be able to vindicate him.
self from the charges contained in the in
closed letter from VIM. II. Hooper, late
Secretary pro ten., yet they demand thor
Ough investigation.
shall probably be compelled to make a
requisition upon you for a sufficient force
to chastise the Indians alluded to, since
desire to avoid being compelled to call out
the militia for that purpose. -
The gentlemen who are entrusted with
this note, Mr.. John b. Kimbah and Mr.
Fay Worthen. are engaged in mercantile
pursuits here, and are represented to be
gentlemen of the highest respeetability. and
have no connection wAh the church here
Should You deem it advisable or necessary,
you will please send any communication
intended for me by them. ! beg leave to
commend them to your confidence and
courtesy; they viii probably return to the
el'y IN few days. They are well known
70 hessrs. Gilbert. Perry and Hale, with
"nom You will please communicate.
very respectfully, your ob't serv't,
a CUMMING,
Governor of Utah Territory.
= .. JOHNSTON, Col of Cavalry, command
lns Army of Utah. Fort Scott, q. 7.
g Inc note omits to state that met parties
armed men at Lost and Yellow creeks,
- well as Echo Canon. At every point,
fSTeyer, was recognized as the Governor
H.. otah. and received with military sa-
NE When it was arranged with the