The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-13

OF the members Of his party, which, II would seem,
according to the Indians account settled for the Tour tn
had been killed by them-the man killed for one, ms
gun for another bis mule Tor the third and his clothes
and tobacco for the fourth.
The tribes OF which speak Which were concerned nsaa
Goa, creek Ash creek, Santa Clara, the Rio Virgin, the
Muddy and about other small streams and springs in that
vicinity They most ad'ot thieves and exceedingly
fleet on foot making. tie OF horses except TO eat,
and real them from the entrants for that purpose
These are part Of the Indians whose determination
was recommended by Gov Calhoun, Of New Mexico some
From the commencement Of the settlement OF
Southern Utah, the settlers have endeavored 10
cilate the feelings of these Indians and made efforts
70 induce them to work. and in some few In.
cultivate some patches OF grain. These benevolent aud
peaceful efforts constantly frustrated by emgrans
passing TO California, and continuing the ola policy Q.
were friendly otherwise. This mode OF treatment
grew into intolerable epmty which caused them 10
distinguish between MormoDs and "Americats." The set
tiers Invariably treated them with the utmost Kindness
and all their dealings en1eavored TO preserve the most
Justice teaching them to understand at the same
time the value OF property and makcg them return LABOR
something else for provisions and other necessares
with which they were furnished In fact, this was the
only policy for these pioneers of civilization, who
were few in number hundreds Of miles from other get
Elements, their families exposed and unprotected.
peaceful policy the only one that could preserve
them and their families from the poisoned arrow and
tomahawk OF 'hese savaees whose mode OK warfare was
extermpa.ion Of adults and slavery OF children.
Many Of the Indians gradually became provided with
rifles other firearms, addition TO their bows and
arrows which, with their poisoned points, were dangerous
weapons.
The party OF emgrants who were destroyed had about
twenty wagons and considerable amount of stock. They
manifested very singular hostility TO the natives
whenencsmped Mt the sinks OF Corn creek they gave an
OK which bad died to party OF Indaps they eat OIL
sad they the captain OF The company go TO the
with bottle after the main body Of the camp hal
left the ground the water also poisoned that
veral animals DIED from drinking oft
The Indians poisoned were mem sers OF ddsrentbands
of Pain Utahs and Paw Edes who up from the south
a visit to their friends, the Pahvantes.
The news Of the tragedy spread through the different
bands Of Indians for hundreds Of miles aud caused the
concentration Of reckless warriors who consummated the
massacre.
News OF the attack Of the Indians upon the emgrauts
reaching the settlements some interpreters repaired to
the spot effect compromise. Some of the Indians had
been wounded and others killed. and The whole emgrant
party closely invested and all communication with
them cut of. The interpreters were prohibited from
having any intercourse with them.
The Indians manifested considerable hostility towards
them because they he inerpreters) were unwilling to
Finding that they were unable to render the engrauts
any assistance they returned to Cedar City, about fifty
miles
party Of about sixty volunteers raised and re-
paired speedily possible to the spot but ALAS too
late 10 afford any other assistance than to few
children that had been preserved by the Indians in accor
dance with their usual CUSTOM for the purposes Of trade
slavery.
Whenever a fair and impartial investigation Of this
bloody is had the establishment Of the above
facts will doubtless be the result
found wanting. We wish them successful journey. The
large emigration expected will be the better provided
with dwellings.
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE CHURCH
OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS.
Convened in the tabernacle Great Salt Lake City, We'd
nesday April 9, 1869, 10 A. NJ.
President Brigham Young, presiding.
On IL 5tand-Presi tents Brigham Young, Heber c.
Kimba and Daniel H. Wells.
OF the Twelve Apostles-orson hyde, ORION Pratt, Will
ford Woodruff, John Taylor George A. Smith. Ezra r.
Benson Charles Rich Lorenzo Snow Erastus Snow and
seveniies-Joseph Young Albert p lockwood and Levi
W. Hancock
High Priests-John Young, P. H Young and Samuel L.
Sprauge.
Presiding Bsho1-Edward Hunter
Patriarch-John Young.
Presidency of the Stake-Danel Spencer and David
Fullmer.
Reporters-George D. Watt and John V. Long.
Choir sung "God moves in a mysterious way" Prayer
By Orson Hsde. Singing by the choir.
President JOSEPH Young spoke OF the mercifdl nterfe
renee Of The Almighty for the deiverance OF his people,
alluded TO the weak nesses that mortas subject to-
admoDshed the Saints be faithful and digeni treated
upon the ebbng and flowing Of the Spirit OF Cod said
that for the trial of faith and that such traus
,ons az the Saints experienced were calculated 10 into
requsion the best faith and feelings OF the people Of
God He commended that the day would come when
mans faith would be tested rejoced to meet with the
SAINTS in conference and onged the day when they
would be tf ore heart and one mind
Choir sung 'Hcme Again"
Pr,sidentH D KBBALL blessed the people in the nlnne
OF the Lord; bore testimony % The tfnth and ap plea
billy Of the remarks President Joseph Youag;
eoVisfu the SAINTS 10 watch tbs Sill small voice or the
Spirit AID to follow lie wise dsctAons and suggestions;
spoke Plainly Of The necessity fpractcigg sobey, viru
and IgheousDess e4hored tLe bretr, 10 b, faithful Ia
all ihiigs srd pTopbesed that the s,in.s would
leave the mouptaips till they pu'er before God
and That the Lord win multiply blessings upon the right
for ever xbie be will curse tne wi :ked tho liar
the addcrer ard the aposaie Testimony the
zion OF joseph Smh--tha he knsw hin 70 be prophet
srd that President Brigham Young lie prophet asothai
he knew hoEe things by the aoy Ghost and the revell
tons OF Jesns Cunt.
ChoJ sang "oh ye Mountains Figb."
Rtldiyon by President d. WELLS.
The Conference met again at two O'Clock p NJ Singing
Prayer by Elder orsop rrat,. Choir sung u hymn.
Eaer GhokGE A. Smith addressed tie Conference
tbe way that esds 20 life, and few there be that fod it,"
Reasoued Oh the publication OF the Saints, the difficulty OF
getting men TO live their religion whereas macy could bs
found who Wiling die for IL; contendei that, If
the testimony Of Peter, James and John true when
they called upon to repent obey the Gospel it Is
true row, and that, If GcG would reveal his mind will
for the instruction and salvation Of the people then he
would do the now aduonished the DC ope TO learn 10
control their thoughts and acons know that they
right for themselves to do right for the love Of righteous
ness aud truth and not because some said what
right and to live before God SO as 10 have the light Of the
spirit Of truth in them continually treated on faith
puncaoty and honesty: lie bore Testimony to the Frat
Presidency being OF God, Set by revelation 70 guide
and coptro His church and Kingdom on the earth.
Choir sung hymn.
rararcb JOIN YouNe next addressed the congregation
IL spoke en- the prosperity OF Zoo the union CT the Saints
the blessings in store for the faithful the future
Of Gods kingdom the overthrow Of Satans Kingdom and
the hral triumph Of the righteous
Pres D. H. WELLS made few remarks relative to fast
ing and prayer Anu recommended the s,ns 10 keep the
fast dey on " morrow
Choir sung, "The happy day has rolled along"
Dismissed by Elder Woodruff.
THURSDAY, April Z, 1s59--lO O'Clock A. n.
Meeting called to order by Pres. DANIEL SPENCER.
Choir sung, "When quite in my house stu
Prayer by Elder John Taylor. Singing
Elder TAYLOR presented the authorities Of the church
follows
Brigham Young, President Of the Church Of Jesus
Unfst OF Latter day Saints, Prophet Seer and Reveor
Heber @. kimbA First Counselor Pron,ot sner o,d
Eevelaor Daniel H. Wells, Second Counselor, Prophet,
Orson Hyde, President Of the Quorum of tho rwe,vs
Apostles ana orson Pratt MILFORD Woodruff John Taylor
SepIge sinnn Amasa ly man, Ezra T. Benson Charles
y: hicn, Lorenzo Snow, Erastus Snow and Franklin D.
Richards, members Of said Quorum;
John Smith, Presiding Patriarch:
John Young, President Of the High p ,es,e, Quorum.
Joseph Young, .ury nprrrmsn Fora pulsipher, Albert
p. lockwood, Horace s. Eldredge and Levi W. Hancock,
Presiding Presidents over ali the Seventies;
John Nebeker, President Of the Edess' Quorum;
Daniel Spencer, President OF this Stake Of Zi0n;
Heman HYDE Eeazer Miller, Phineas Richards, Levi
Ira Edredge. John Vance. Edwin D. WOOllev