New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-13
FROM UTAH.
Corre.pondenee Of The N. Y. Tribune.

spCudence
GREAT SALT LAKE CITY, April ~, 1861.
Since my last communication to THE TRIBUNE
have been wandering to and fro, and going mp ana
down in that portion OF the earth presently, and Ia
miarly known the dominons OF tie prophet OF the
nineteenth century, ard taking notes Of men and
things Within those twenty.one days conference
has been held by the disciples of the new faith, and
number of Ponies have arrived from the Atlantic
States with the engTossng subject Of Revolution, and
variety OF other matters have claimed pressing sen-
ton.
Utah IL probably the only portion Of the American
Continent that is perfectly neutral TO the present con-
test-not Indifferent but neutral, strictly Speaking
OF the changing Of rulers in Italy of their editors
recently said: 1t is of little importance whether a
Napoleon Of peace Napoleon OF war occupy the
palace Of the Tuieres, whether Bourbon fly from
lis kingdom, a scion Of the House OF savoy maren
from victory victory, TIL his ambition is saated on
the throne of the Cesars The choice Of men Is moth
ng TO u.s. one Pbaroah is the another and so
would have added the writer, had hs theme been
the contest between the North and South II IS Of very
little matter to whether Abraham Lincoln whips
jeff DAVIS or rice geTsd one President 10 the
az another
the present momentous epoch Of nations history
Elsewhere il is excitement, aud everybody personally
and directly nterested in Utah, the people are sim
ply the spectators OF the struggle; but whether the
man whips the bear the bear whips the man is Of
no personal interest to any body from tho prophet
downward TO the last arrival IN the "Naeys OF the
Mountains" The community has an unwaNering con-
dence III their ultimate triumph over all enemies, and
seriously believe tbst they will be the dominant party
ON the American continent. This have particularly
noticed in travelling among recently. The troubles
in the Atlantic States naturally enough feed this fith,
for as they witness the nation created oy inc blood
Nhara tN abg IN
bloom of youth, and governing spirit TO command
men in their needless and mad career they nsnctiyeiy
rush the conclusion that because have they master
spirit TO rally bem 10 command order, and To direct
Ia one channel their undivided labors for the attain
ment of one purpose that they tread In the path
way that leads TO universal dominion. need not add,
then that Utah will remain quiet IRON ch0ce-she has
verythng to gain by neutrality and nothing to iose
Nothing has yet been heard OF Utah appointments
nothing definite respecting the appointment OF any per-
son. On this score there Is some anxiety, as
certain names have been mentioned In that con-
nection, and, though the foregoing statement Is
faithful picture Of feelings and Interests If lot alone
am fully satisfied that obnoxious person appointed
to the Giberatori chair would lead to the immediate
dismi sal Of all the Federal officers, and the reornza
ton of the State Of Deseret. OF that satisfied;
but claim not 10 read from The book, though the fact
has been traced in book. The Delegate was TO have
presented the Constitution OF the Beehive State TO
Congress, and probably did during its last session
in fact think he did, and the document taken in
charge by the COMMITTEE on leTluoUee. N0thlny
however, was done; and honestly think nobody was
disappointed or cared anything about ii. To speak
plainly the Mormons have certain conclusions Of their
own among which is that they think that they have a
right to selfgovernment but, being great s,icke for
Provdenal interference In the affairs OF this mundane
sphere, they cultivate patience ana bde their time
The present looks favorable for Interpretation Of the
wishes OF Providence touching the organization OF their
long ooked-for State of Deseret. shall add more,
only this will serve a cue to more, aud IT Dir. Lin
coin has no disposition TO is enbarrassments
n careful dis Elimination in Federal appointments will
be very profitable.
OCCASION and from the character of the sormons since
published, | should that the Saints rejoiced much
" The brethren seemed to he very free Of speech. "
the present condition Of things, the Prophet spoke IN
this wise:
Our present President what hi. strength It 4, like opo
Of ssrd or lie Iors made u water he Is taA WI.
Whe he dol Very little. Has he power to execute the
laws! No. 4 AIieIcil5Orn czen--bOin under tAe
Green Mountains "a NoImont nom whoa nmn ~ yoa eSniook
down upon the Atlantic States ard feel ch,gTined add uo
hei en reflect upo The condition OF my nation 0 late al
times have almost wished that bad been born IN iofeh
uation feel dgncd In having been born under uoyern
and rht but cannot hep H. Nha Z, the OF heir weak
and inn ecyi They have len the path, oi truth ard VIZ
lies ts refuge they have turned aside the innocent rom heir
rights and usied The niluious dosn they have Justified
teyug und lying ad every species Of deoaachey heY have
fosered those have puIoincd out OF e pubic treas
ury-thoso who have prnderrd tie coes Of the peopcaud
have srid lie. Il be you secete my faults a, me to
punde aud dece and an VIA You TO cover up Youf n
dgTaed hail such countTynon thol zh think
shall through It, VIII endure 1t as well as can but tho
corruption the uiluiy and tho deception Of men IN high places
hardly think that many will dispute the prophets
version Of the Unterrifed Democracy. lie was
pleased however, with bis own positions;