Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-07
WAR WITH THE MoRMoNs.
3 600 Troops Which COuld be In the
Field in q Few Hours.

3 900 Troops Which COuld be In the
Field in q Few Hours.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The War De-
partment has recently received such re-
ports from its officials in Utah regarding
the very unsettled condition of affairs in
that Territory, growing out OF the enforce
ment of the laws against p0lygamy as to
cause some uneasiness but no alarm.
The recent shooting of a Mormon by
United States Marshal created a great
deal Of excitement among the Mormons,
and some apprehension was felt at Salt
Lake that there would be an
uprising among them. A battery
of artillery was recently ordered
from Omaha to Fort DOugla which is
situated a few miles from Salt Lake City.
This movement, however, was not partic-
ularly on account of any fear OF a Mormon
rebellion, but had been in contemplation
for some time. The force now at Fort
Douglass consists of full regiment of
infantry and a battery of artillery, and is
under command of Gen. McCOok. In the
event of trouble in Utah all the troops in
the department of La Platte, consisting OF
about 1900 men, could be concentfHed
at Fort Douglass in very few hour. 80
serious trO bic, however, is apprel led
by army officials.
ALL QUIET Ar SALT LAKE.
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 7, 1 A. M.-All is
quiet here and there is no probability of
trouble arising. Precautions for the
preservation Of life and property are
ample. The action OF Gov. Murray and
Gen, McCoOk in reporting the threatening
situation mere, and getting authority TO
station troops in the city, and ordering
reintorcements here, have removed all
apprehensions for the present. McMur-
rim, who was supposed to have been
fatally shot by Deputy Marshal Collin, is
recovering.
TROOPS FOR SALT LAKE.
OMAHA, Dec. 6.-rhere has been no new
departures OF troops from Omaha since
YESTERDAY, when Battery ID was dis
patched west on special train. Gen. How
ard refused TO state the destination OF the
soldiers, but IL is generally conceded they
are bound for Salt Lake. The entire garri-
son is being held I'm readiness for orders
20 march. The Ninth Cavalry (colored),
stationed at Fort Robinson, is also ready
TO move at a moments notice.
ANOTHER VIEW OF THE SITUATION.
Special Dispatch 10 the Hs10s.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.--There is appre-
heusion at the War Department that
serious trouble may occur In Utah. The
Mormons have been known for some time
TO be In a very ugly mood. The sending
away Of large part of the troops az Fort
DOUGLASS, near Salt Lake, to Rock Springs.
In Colorado, has rendered them more open
in their defiance Of the Federal authority.
10 has been thought best 10 send the gar
rison at Omaha to Utah In order TO be
ready for any emergency ibis was
done at the desire OF the President
ON the receipt at the Interior
Department OF dispatches from Gov.
Murray and the United states marshal
describing the seriousness OF the state OF
affairs there. II is probable that sooner
or later there will be Mormon rebellion
that will have 10 be suppressed by TIE
military. Gen. Anson McCook, who was
a major general OF volunteers during the
war and the colonel OF the sixth infantry,
is now In command of Fort Douglass.