Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-03-22
UTAH.

brought into the Union. Then most Of th'
difficulties connected with its proper govern
ment would vanish before an influx of "gen
tiles" from the civilized States Under present
circumstances, we think the power and response
bility of governing that refractory and peculiar
people are with the Federal Government; and
we think. besides, there is little excuse for SC
gricvous failure to do so, as is disclosed by the
following letter from Great Salt Lake City, tc
which we call the attention Of our readers:
Correspondence of' the 81. Louis Republican.
FROM UTAH.
lSsoLESCE or THE MoRNoSs-TnE FEDERAL AT.
rnoRIrlEs PowERrEss
GREAT SALT LAKE City, Jan. II. 1851
have nothing important to say. other than that
things have arrived at such q pass, that the all
thority Of the Federal Courts is mere mocke.
ry Of justice. Neither murder nor other crime
has been or can bcpunished. The Mormons have
everything their own way. Judge Sinclair las
adjourned his court, and will on next Monday,
adjourn it sine die, for the reason that the laws
of the United States cannot he executed in this
Territory. Both Judges Sinclair and Cradcl.
baugh will leave early next spring, satisfied as
they are that their presence as Federal Officers in
administering the laws is merely farcical. :,
manifesto, carefully prepared, willbcisslled. as
am informed clear y setting forth their reasons
i'll detail. have been careful observer of events
in this Territory, and am now more than ever
satisfied that there is no Loyalty to the Govern.
mcnt among the Mormon people, and while to
certain extent they pay respect to the mere
form Of law, they neither recognize nor respect
its spirit The officers Of the Government,
land refer particularly to the Judiciary al
though not openly nsultcd feel that they are
powcrlcss, and are treated with such contempt
and sneer as TO make their situations anything
but enviablc. Anonymous notes have been
placed under the doors Of the building where
the court is held not ntiuidating or threaten.
ing, but dealing in inuendoes and criticisms, 50
peculiar to the Mormon nation.
Judge Sinclair has performed his duty in the
premises nohly, with wise head and discrimi.
mating judgmcnt-an earnest desire to deal i'm.
partially with all, and firmncsS that has never
yet wavercd. lie is chained down in his efforts
to administer the laws by the Mormon thcocrl.
cy. which holds the conscicnccs and onthS oi
jurors in its keeping. speak thus Of Judge
Sinclair. because mis- position has been most
delicate ahd responsible one. and in adjourning
| his court, he has the approval Of every we'll
informed man in this Territory.
Judge Cradelbaugh is a man whose metal,
both as gentleman and juri>t, is = the
clcarcst ring, and has proven himself in several
instances, which 1t is not now necessary to men.
ton, and one who has brought tn light some
circumstances about which the world will, in
due course OF timc be informed.
1t may be asked why should this state OF
things exist with the preserccof an army here
| answer that the army is under instructions,
q mere military posse, police. if you please,
and is bound hand and foot, 50 far as active
operations are concerned. and cannot act except
under orders.
Gov. Cumming also feels the high response.
bility that attaches to himself, and those who
know him reed no testimony 10 he assured
that when an cXigcncy arises, when the overt
act has been committed, he will use all his
prerogatives, and the army will have what they
have long Notwithstanding to do.
The Legislature has been in session here now
several weeks; they have as yet done nothing.
! This seems strange too, as it is composed en-
tirely Of Mormons, with one exception, and the
work is always cut and dried at the palace Of
the great Mogul himself
The Eastern mail has not arrived in time for
several trips, the snow in many places being
from Ii to 90 feet in depth, from drifting
by storms, 20 that it is impossible to make a
, trial.
There are negro balls here every week.
They are literally attended by both Mormon
men and women, and not unfrequcntly few
GcutilcS The women seem 10 cniOy them
most. n. y.