Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-03
The Troubles in Utah-Governor Cummings Procla.
mation

The news from Utah. published day or two
ago, referred to proclamation issued by Gov
Cumming. We have since received the docui.
ment, which is as follows
Whereas one company OF the United States
infantry, under the command Of Captain Hcth,
Is now stationed at the courthouse at Provo,
where the Hon. John Cradlebaugh is now hold
ing court, and ii ght additional companies of m.
fantry, one of artillery, and one Of cavalry, un.
der the command of Major Paul. are stationed
within sight ofthe courthouse; and whereas, the
presence OF soldiers has tendency not only to
tcrrliy the inhabitants and disturb the peace Of
the territory. but also 10 subvert the ends OF
justice by causing the intimidation of witnesses
Lrd jurors; and whereas, this movement of
troops has been made without consultation
with me, and, as believe, is in opposition to
both the letter and spirit of my instructions;
and whereas. General Johnston, commander of
the military department Of Utah, has refused
my request that he would issue the necessary
orders for the removal Of the above mentioned
troops"
Now therefore. /, Alfred Cumming Gov
crnor Of the Territory Of Utah. do hereby pub.
liSh this ms solemn protest against this pre-
sent military movement, and also against all
movements Of troops incompatible with the let
ter and spirit Of the annexed extract from the
instructions received by me from the govern.
mcnt for my guidance while Governor of the
Territory Of Utah
We have also copies Of the correspondence
between Governor Cumming and Col. Johnston
IN which the former requests thclatter TO with
lraw the troops from Provo. This Col. John.
ton refused to do. adding that in his opinion
here was necessity for the aid which Judge
Uradcbaugh solicited Col. Johnston further
says:
There was nothing in the manner of making
this movement that could have been construed
is an intimidation or should have caused any
apprehension in the midst OF population
whose police greatly outnumbcrS the force sent
mong them; and do not, nor do think that
It should bc viewed by well disposed and well
Elected citizens, in any other light than sub
ect Of graduation. that their government has
he ability TO bring offenders TO justice. and to
sustain by its power the administration and ma
Icsry Of the Law.
The following is list OF the companies and
,fficers in the command Of Major Paul, now
camped near Provo city:
Co. II. 10th Infantry-Capt. \. Tracy.
Co. \. 10th lniantry-1>t Lieut.. ii. Il. kcl-
ley.
Co F. 7th lnfantry--l>' Licnt. John For
hey.
Co. +, Tth Intantry-Capt H. Little
Co Il, 7th Infantry-lst Lieut. p. W. l..
Plympton.
Co. X, 9TH Infantry.-lst Lieut. \. II. Plum
mer
Co II, Ith Infantry Lieut.. A.W. Evans
Co |. Ith Infantry Lieut.. B. Stivcrs.
Co B, 18th .lrtilery-lSt Lieut. S II. Weed
Co. F.. 2d pragoons--lst Lieut.. George \.
Gordon commanding. with cd Lieut.. II. B.
Livingston attached.
The following officers are also serving with
his lorcc:--lst Lieutenant ID. p. Hancock, I'd
Lieutenant f. X Potts, OF the 9Th; Cd Lieut..
J. l.. Thompson and I'd Lieutenant Vim. kcar-
'ey, Of the l0th; I'd Lieutenant Edward j.
Brooks is the Adjutant and 4. A. q. NJ; As
.lstant Surgeon John Moore accompanies the
roops; I'd Lieut. Ryan, Of the 7th Infantry,
,aS also been temporarily attached to Captain
.Ieath's command.
THE OFFICIAL VoTE FOR JUDGE or TIE CorRr
y ArPrALs.-The following is the official vote tor
IuI, oy III. T. ry, ii Ann.,Is IN rho ,Lir,l luliriu