Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-05-07
EXCITING 1S1ElLrcEScK IRON UTAH


Trouble Among tic Nermons- Ia Lsaiessy laf
Nd-Tae 0sarrsl Of Cos. Csnmiy ssd Css.
Observation-Disclosures Of Coz. Ctanisg-
Judge CnadlebasgHs Reply to Coz. Cs~~iss.
A correspondent writing from Great Salt Lake
CITY, under date Of Ap1 9, says:
There is great excitement existing in this Terri
tory, and things are in . worse condition, even,
than they have ever been before after, the advent
of the army. In plain words, anil to give you some
idea Of affairs here the feeling has reached the enl'
minat;ng point and VIC arc on the very eve ot oper
hostiiitics. This has been brought about by the
firm and manly stand Of the two Judges OF INC
United States District Court, Sinclair and Cradle
baush who in their endcavors to ferret out tho n''
merous murders that have been committed, have
excited the apprchcnsions Ct the Mor'nons, who
have done all in their power to prevent IT. Inc
reason for this is obvious; full Investigation might
implicate some Of the leading men in the church,
or Mt Mi events show that these dreadful outrasvs
were committed by the authority Of the church
Mormon grand iurics have failed to present indct-
ments for these bloody deeds although their atcn-
ton was especially called to them by the Judges;
and even when they did find bill for an oti.nec OF
an inferior grade, Mormon jurics would acqu:t
The great theatre Of strife. and which has radiat
cd throughout the whole Territory, Is at Provo
about forty miles distant from this city, where
Judge Cradlebaugh Is trying to hold court; say
trying for although he has been sitting row nearly
a month, nothing has been done. The bishops OF
the church, and many Of the people, have led
their conscicnccs probably suggesting the Propricty
Of such course. Judge Cradlcbaugh. seeing the
manifestations when he opened his court, made a
requsition upon Gen. Johnston for company OF
troops to guard prisoners and protect the lives Of
witnesses which had been threatened. To this ~
ouisition Gen. Johnston promptly responded, and
they have been there ever since. This safe guard
to the court, witnesses and prisoners has aroused
the indignation Of all Mormonlous, and they talk
'big." An appeal was made to Gov. Cumming.
under the impression that he could have them re-
moved and forthwith a solemn protest Is issacl,
protesting against the presence Of the troops
The Governor had been down to Provo few days
since, and while there wrote letter to Cen John.
ston, requesting him to withdraw them or remove
them to greater distance from the city. General
Johnston declined to interfere in the matter, and
stated that the troops were there under rcqutsi
ton from Judge Cradlcbaugh, and were subject To
his orders. This was 'stunncr." As the excite
ment increased and threats Of the militia and poo
pie rising to cxpel the troops, Gen. Johnston sen,
up ninc additional companies on his own hook. in
case Of an out break to protect the company which
was there BY order Of the court. and they campCd
six miles distant Within the last few days, how.
ever, things have assumed such an attitude that It
was deemed prudent to remove them three miles
nearer. Should there be collision look out for
tall timber"
GOV. CUMMINGS PROCLAMATION AGAINST
GEN. JOHNSTON.
By Alfred Camming, Governor et Utah Territory.
PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, one company Of the United States in
fantry, under the command Of Captain llcth, Is now
stationed around the court house at Provo. where
the Hon. John Cradlebaugh is now holding court.
and eight additional companies Of infantry, one Of
artillery, and one Of cavalry. under the command Of
Major Paul. arc stationed within sight Of the court
house; and
Whereas, the presence Of soldiers has tendency
not only to terriy the inhabitants and disturb the
peace Of the Territory but also TO subvcrt the ends
Of justice by causing the intimidation Of witnesses
and jurors and
Whereas, this movement Of troops has been made
without consultation with me. and as believe. i.
in opposition to both the letter and spirit Of my in
structions; and
Whereas, Gen. Johnston, commander Of the mill
tary department Of Utah, has refused my rcqucs,
that he would issue the necessary orders for the rc
moval of the above mentioned troops
Now, therefore, !, Alfred Cumming. Governor o.
the Territory Of Utah. do hereby publish this my
solemn protest against this present military move
ment and also against all movements Of troops in
compatible with the letter and spirit Of the anncxet
extract from the instructions received by me frou
government for my guidance while Governor Of tn,
Territory Of Utah
Done at Great Salt Lake City. this eth day o
March, A. d., 1859. and Of the Independence Of tn
| United States the eighty third
ALFRED CUNNING.
! By the Governor:
JoHS HARxErr, Secretary Of State
EXTRACT.
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