Their soldiers had made good their resolve to prevent the Federal army from passing the Wasatch Mountains.

Aggressive operations ceased for the winter, and the greater part of the militia returned to their homes.

A small outpost of fifty men under the command of Major Joel Rae--who had earnestly requested this assignment--was left to guard the narrows of Echo Canon and to keep watch over the enemy during the winter.

This officer was now persuaded that the Lord's hand was with them.

For the enemy had been wasted away even by the elements from the time he had crossed the forbidden line.
In Salt Lake City that winter, the same opinion prevailed.