Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-21

MoRMoxisM The Z Ii.or Of the Burlington Qowa)
Advertiser SAYS that the 2sl ult, he pad hying
visit TO the city 81 .,auvoo, and ne gives very nat
lerng accouG: Of Is prosperity. We hold MormonIsTn
g.sat confer apt as possibly be considered
by any one ye: We believe IN many things they are a
very much tu .duced aud injured people. het no
nesty and thu possccson Of the social virtues we be-
lieve equal TO that Of The same number OF people any
where IN no same rank IN life. In Missouri, where
they were surrounded by enemies, anxious to ava'i
lhersel es of the slightest ground 10 harrass them ana
force uem from the State by the operations OF It's cr-
minal code Il was found impossible, II we are not ms
Informed 70 convict any OF them during their resi-
dence there of any criminal violations OF law Indeed
we doubt, whether previous to the attempt at their Tor
chile eiectment from the State there was even oil
Of indictment found against any one OF them, aithoush
no Mormon sat upon grand or petit jury and Inc
administration Of the laws wholly in the hands oil
their bitter enemies The history of the prosecutions
md suferines of this people Missouri could IT De
faithfully and truly written would exhibit degree oil
cruelty and fendsh barbary unsurpassed by tha' OF
any previous age. The Editor says:
.Sauvoo is situated at of The most beautiful
points on the river Mississippi, md is improving with
rapid,y truly astonishing. Many of the houses are
buit in fine style, evncing wealth as well as taste
The city daily receiving accessons to its population
from the Eastern States and from Europe-and II es-
tlma'ed that already numbers from $4,000 to II 900
inhabitants.
.The Temple, which is destined to be the most mag
nifcen structure in tho West is progressing rapidly
and will probably be completed in the course OF the
present aud succeeding Summer. It's style oil arch'
lecture entirely origina-unke any thing IN the
world the history of the wor!d-hu;i II IS al the same
time chasc and elegant 1t is said to be the concep
lion Of The Prophet, Gen Smith. !! ~ being butt by
voluntary labor of The members ofthe church, who de-
vote certain number of days IN the year 10 the Work
If the labor and materials estimated at cash prices,
it IS supposed that the building would cost something
like million dollars.
Jor SMyrH-The ST. Louis New Era, in reference
10 the various circulation relative 10 the cap
lure of Smith, says he has arrived at Nauvoo, having
been rescued by his followers; and that two citizens OF
Missouri, having tine warrant OF Gov Foro OF limos,
in their possession, were taken captive by the Nor
mons and carried to the city, where they were to un
dergo an examination. The Era ndds-
"This proceeding will involve Smith and his trends
in new difficulties, inasmuch they have placed
themselves in attitude of direct hostility 10 The lie
gttuatc authority OF the State. 1t is admitted mat
the reqnis.,on was made by the Governor of Nilsson
RI that Governor Ford Of Illinois, so far complied
with issue the necessary warrant for his aP
prehension. AT first were under the impression
thai this movement grew out OF disclosures MADE
BY Rock WE'LL regard 10 the attempted ASSASSINATION
Of Governor Boggs; but this seems not 10 have been
the case The occurrences which led to the ex
pnlson Of the Mormons from Missouri, and which
were sicnalized by savage and brutal vindctiveness
on the part of portion OF citizens, SAID TO have
formed the ground work OF this charge so, there
can be little doubt that 10 Smith will escape from this
new attack upon him, and thereby obtain still greater
popularity with his followers. In that affair the Nor
mons were more sinned against than SHINING, and re
card for the character of the State should lead US 10
as lltle about it possible. The Indictment IS re-
cent one procured, said, sometime last month"; and
THIS circumstance induces believe that there are
other motives than desire justice administered
mon 10 Smith a, the bottom Of proceeding which
If Instituted al all, should have been commenced year:
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