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Show In regard to the occupation of the Indian country, under these charters from the Legislature of the Territory, and their authority to grant them, I should be pleased to have advice and instructions immediately- Maj. Dorkady (?) who will hand you this, is fully advised of all the circumstances-I refer you to him for further information. In relation to these ferry's and bridge, the charters provide that 10 cents on every dollar received as toll, shall be paid into the tithing office, for the benefit of the church. This seems to me, to be unconstitutional- advise me, in relation to this matter -I am called upon, almost daily, for information and am not able to give it, not knowing the power of the Territorial Legislature. I wish, also, advice in relation to the use of Spirituous Liquors - On route from the States to Salt Lake City, there are two establishments for the accommodation of travellers and emigration-I have given them Licenses, as Indian traders, being in the Indian country-they keep spirits for the use of the travel, but in no case, do they permit the use of it by the Indians-they are what may be termed Tavern Keepers. If it is improper for me to allow them this privilege, please advise me. The Mormon authorities have levied a tax on these Mountaineers and nave collected, in some instances--as the tax is considered extravagant, and partly for the use and benefit of the Mormon church, it is producing much excitement, and I fear will produce bloodshed. These men declare their willingness to pay any tax which the Government may demand, but refuse to pay a Mormon Tax; as they term it. As I am |