Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-17

nc ana mlSertee endured TINS sect, %
set forth in the narrative Of Mr.. Green truly
heartrendihg, and drew tears from the eyes great
number Of those present dreadful has been the
details communicated through the spapers, they
did not include 1.-THE Of the outrages which have
been inflicted upon this unfortunate people, on &C
count Of their particular religious tenets The meet
ing was highly respectable one and one third were
we'll dressed ladies'.
The following the leading facts in the history
of this extraordinary religious persecution In 1881
society of Mormons commenced settlement in
Jackson County, Missouri, and soon afterwards the
outrages were commenced They were abused, their
houses robbed their wives insulted, and their stores
| and printing Offices broken open and the contents
destroyed. In July, 1888, mob collected, headed
| by some clergymen, and threatened death to the
| Mormon women and children. They fled to Clay Co
and their houses and goods burnt and Plundered
Horrible to relate, several women thus driven from
their homes gaze birth to children in the goods and
on the praries destitute OF beds or clothing, having
escaped in fright 1t is stated, on the authority of
Solemen Hancock, an eyewitness, that he with the
assistance of two or three others, protected I20 wo
and children. for the space OF or III days, who
were obliged to keep themselves hid from their pur
suers while they were hourly expecting to be mas
sacred and who finally escaped into Clay county,
| by finding crcutous route TO the ferry. Several
pc rsons, who returned for the purpose OF securing
| the remnants OF their property, were caught, and
| cruelty beaten A Mr.. Leonard was so beaten, that
from head foot he left perfectly raw, and for
months was unable to lie upon mis- back. Another
was tied mp and whipped in such inhuman man
ner that his bowels gashed out, and he died the
spot. The mob in Jackson county were not satisfied
with their injuries. They often crossed the river
and nsulted, outraged and plundered their victims
until such commotion was produced, that the inhab-
ants Of Clay county were compelled to hold meet
ing and invite the Mofmons to seek another home.
They remained in Clay county three years, and
then removed to Caldwell county. Here the society
increased and settlements were extended to Davies
and Carol counties. After their removal into Cad
well and Davies counties, the Mormons were allowed
to enjoy comparative quiet The circumstances at
tending their settlement in Caldwell county as
follows: As it was found that difficulty arose when
they were residing in other communities, il seemed
better that they should live apart. Petitions
in consequence, sent into the Legislature. and by
them granted that county should be set off for their
good and Caldwell county assigned to them
place Of residence. Here they were allowed to or
ganize the government for the county. OF the Off
GERS then appoiAed, two of the judges, thirteen ma
gistrates, and all military officers and the county
clerk, Mormeus. These steps were taken, BY
the advice OF the state Legislature, and the officers
were appointed in the manner directed by law. The
county town of Caldwell Far West. At an
election in Davies county, the mob beat the Msrmons
with sticks and stones and drove them away wound
ed from the polls.
This the first open rupture there. Soon af-
forwards mob Of 10 men, under Samuel Bogart a
Methodist parson marched on the Mormons to drive
them away from their homes. A fight ensued, when |
three Mormons were killed, and one of the other |
party The mob then massacred Is Mormons, who
were peaceably encamped on Shoal Creek, near Far |
West This tragedy was conducted In the most bru-
tai and savage manner. An old man. after the mas
sacre was partially over, threw himself into their
hands and begged for quarters. when he instant
y shot down; that not killing him, they took old
corn cutter and literally manged him TO pieces. A
lad of years of age, after being shot down. also
begged to be spared, when one Of them placed the
muzzle Of his gun his head and blew his brains
If these DeOple the mah
they then proceeded TO mob and plumber the people.
The scene that itself after the massacre
the widows and orphans OF the killed, is beyond de-
scription
From this time up their expulsion from the state
the cruelties practsed towards them unparal-
leled. Their men were imprisoned, shot down, and
cut 10 pieces like wild beasts their women ravsh-
ed and abused, even to death and their children
driven forth in the dead Of winter to wander helpless
ly over the face Of earth In October, 1888, Governor
Boggs issued order that they must leave the state
or be exterminated, and 5000 troops were sent 10
drive them frsm the state There was but course
now open for the Mormons, and that was 10 make |
their escape with the utmost expedition. This they
effected as best they could and it will be easy to
conceive what were the suHernss OF these helpless
people, oftentmes women and children, whose natu-
raj protectors were in prison or had fed away in the
midst Of the cold of winter. Many stripped Of
clothing and bedding Many sold all their hous chold
stuff TO pay the immediate expenses Of their journey
Many without cattles, horses or wagons, had no
means Of conveyance. In this situation il was
thought proper to make some general effort for the |
removal of the helpless familiesa contribution was
raised from among the Normons who had MEANS and I
committee appointed for its expenditure. II was
through this charity among Themselves that the de-
sttute were enabled to to the State Of Illi-
nois where at Quincy they were kindly received
and vded for to the lasting honor OF the citizens
that place The condition Of these ontcast stran-
gers was wretched indeed. Their numbers were so
great that that many could find no shelter.
In the months of Feb and March there at one
time $50 families and upwards upon the west bank Of
the Mississippi unable 10 cross account Of the
running ice many Of them entirey destitute Of fsod
and only scanily supplied from the east side OF the
river BY those whs with great difficulty succeeded
in conveying them provision. Their only shelter
was the bed clothing from which they could make
tents. and many had not even this. In this misera-
bic situation many women gave birth 10 children, and
in this wretched condition they still remain sick,
wounded. feeble and dying.
The object Of the meeting was to afford these poor
women and children speedy relief, and resolutions
were passed for tina. purpose, and a committee APP
pointed TO receive subscriptions and forward the
ney 10 Quincy. Several powerful speeches were
made, and a handsome collection taken up The
proceedings were unanimous and although they
went not TO denouncc unheard the governor Of Mis-
souri, they pledged the city Of New York TO sustain
the citizens o every part of the United States from
those dreadful prosecutions that proceed from rcli
gious bgotry and Intolerance, and the expressions
Of every kind Of priestcraft.
News Bors on SuspAr.-The Sunday News" is
still " harping on my daughter" They have sued !