Great Salt Lake City
October 29. 1858.
Col. Thomas L. Kane
My very dear and kind friend,
I take the liberty of enclosing you a Copy of the "News" in which you will find a very full contradiction of the statements of the "Special Correspondent," of the Eastern papers. The statements had to be literally extorted from the parties by Governor Cumming. He continues to take a very manly straight-forward course. But I am very much inclined to think he is alone. The low vagabond Craig is the perpetual pot. companion of Judge Sinclair. The Secretary considers himself in honor bound to keep entirely aloof from us and make it his business to find all the fault he can with everybody but his own immediate circle. The number of Army followers has increased and their rowdyism and insolence have compelled us to establish a regular <strong> police. The army still keep very quietly at quarters. A number of that class whose fortunes are depending on the retention of the Army here, are constantly seeking to kick up a row. So far they have failed. A few of these choice Spirits made a trip to Provo bench, from whence they returned yesterday, for the purpose of locating Centre City, intending it as a rival to this City. Thus the origin of "Babylon dug up." I understand Mr Marinett the Secretary) made a report some time since of which the Statements in the "News" will be a positive contradiction, If so I would be glad to have the present and former reports confront each other. How far distant is the day when we will be no longer compelled to submit to the insolent officiousness of ignorant unqualified rowdyism? It will come sometime and God will reward your efforts to hurry it on. The entire and most gross inability of the officials here (excepting the Governor alone) to do their duty, and their scandalous ignorance of the commonest business of offices are a very degrading satire on the administration. It may be the duty of the government to feed pet worthlessness but it ought not to have means of mischief put in its hands.
Your very numerous friends wish a warm remembrance to you. Present to your good lady, your dear mother your brother and all your people my very kind regards. May you and they live long in the enjoyment of all good things and enjoy a happy and interminable union where sorrow is not known,with those who have already terminated their career in this world.
God bless you, Colonel, God bless you
Your sincere and undeviating friend.
Brigham Young