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Show FORTY YEARS AMONG THE INDIANS. 1 27 one appeared down- hearted at the sacrifices. All was life and energy. What was known as the standing army of Utah was organized, intending to make guerrilla warfare on our enemies and hinder their progress, while the people moved en masse further and further south. There had been good crops raised previous to this year ; the coun-try was full of bread stuff and fat cattle. Provisions were prepared for future use. Not much planting was done this season, particularly in the north. A few troops were kept in Echo and along the road. I had charge of a company at Lost Spring near the head of the canyon. In the latter part of May we received orders to break up camp and come in ; that peace had been made. ( The part Col. Kane took in bringing about a settlement is a part of written history.) Ex- Governor Powell, of Kentucky, and McCullough, of Texas, were sent to arrange peace. They brought printed posters declaring the people all pardoned and notifying them to return to their houses. Thus we conquered a great army and nation without bloodshed. The whole of this move was brought about by a charge made against the " Mormons" by Judge Drum-mond, who had been appointed from the state of Illinois. He had left his wife and family at home and brought here with him a fancy lady (?) who sat beside him in court. This coming to the knowledge of the public, Drummond was severely criticized by the " Mormon" press. At this he took offense, and laid his plans for deep revenge. He locked up his office, with the records in it, and arranged with a party to set fire to and burn up the whole. He then left the city in a hurry, pretend-ing to be afraid for his life. Went back to Washington and reported the " Mormons" in a state of rebellion, |