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Show ACtmMrrrEE ofivtelliccscf. Fnuu our Washington dispatches we learn that the Committee on Territories adopted on Monday a resolution.iubniltted by Mr. Mansur of Missouri, relative to Arizona and New Mexico, which Incidentally Includes something specially inter-estlog inter-estlog to Utah. It authorizes the appointment of a subcommittee of seven members who are to visit Arizona and New Mexico and inquire into the actual situation In thoe Territorlif , with the view of determining whether they are fit for and desirous of admission ad-mission into the (Tnion on a footing with existing btates. And this sub-committee is aIo authorized to visit such hcalilirn in Utah as they may deem proper, for the purpose of learning about the I extent or decadence of the doctrine I and practice of plural or celestial marriage. A report on these matters is to be prepared and submitted to the present pres-ent Congress at its next session. Till, we regard as a very important impor-tant and very sensible movement Such conflicting rumors reach Washington in regard to the peorle in the Temtorii" mentioned, that Congressmen ma well be uzzled to arrive at the truth. Party inter-ests inter-ests are so strong that facts are frequently fre-quently kept out of sight, while ethers are grossly exaggerated and tbe welfare of tlie ople Is ignored. As to Ctah, the most glaring and stupid fabrications are presented as admitted truths. AnJ those who are ready to make the needful expli nations are looked upon w ltli uatu. ral su'i Icion as representatives of an unpoiu!ar religious body. We hoj-e the examination will not be too hurried. It ought to be thorough and complete Prejudice and opinion,and arty aud sectarian notions ought to be excluded and only fatts considered. The ap pointment of this sub-committee is a prudent measure, and, as tlie resolution w as u uanimouly a lopted, it is probable that shortly alter the adjournment of Ctngress tlie gentlemen gen-tlemen selected will be on their way toward the wild and wonderful Wet |
