Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-06-22

aw Signal Of wednesday last. lhe
steam boat Ohio, which brought the ex-
ira, reports that Nauvoo is under marshal
law, and permission was refused to the
passengers to enter the city. We are moi
among those who apprehend the shedding
Of blood, but the preparations being made
BY both parties are certainly calculated to
give rise to painful fears.
The PretArAtlOuhs.
Our town for the last week has been in
. constant state Of excitement. Business
has been almost entirely suspended; and
every able bodied man is under arms and
almost constantly in drill.
Never did we see exhibited more de-
termined spirit. An injured an insnlted
community suffering under their long born
are determined by an appeal to
arms, as last resort, to redress wrongs
that have become insupportable.
On Monday last, about 15O men mus
tered in this place under the command Of
General. Know. The attention paid BY
every man, and the anxiety manifested
to acquire knowledge Of military move
ments, is a full guarantee for the good
conduct Of our men in the coming emer-
gency.
In Carthage and Green Plains, the citi-
gems are all in arms, and as far as we can
hear, throughout the county, every man is
ready for the conflict.
We have assurances that our neighbors
in Missouri and Iowa will aid us. In
Clark County Mo. we understand that
many are holding themselves in readiness
to march so soon as wanted. From Rush.
vii e we have Just learned BY express that
300 men have enlisted for the struggle
McDonough County, is all alive and ready
for the word of command, From Keo-
sauqua, Iowa we have just received intelli-
gence, by resident Of that place; that the
citizens are in arms in our behalf, and on
ly wait our call. From Keokuk and the
river towns we learn that all are arming.-
Gen. Stapp of this Brigade, is requested to
call out the Militia, and hold himself in
readiness.
Joe Is evidently much alarmed, but he
has gone too far to back ont. He mus: toe
the mark, or run. Compromise is ont oil
the question. The delegates sent to the
Governor have not yet returned. If they
fail to procure his interference. day will
be set forthwith, for general rally as a
POSSE, to assist the officers of. Justice. As
soon as this is done, we will issue hand
bill giving notice Of the fact. Our friends
in surrounding communities, who desire
to aid us, will please hold themselves in
readiness for this general order. When
the word is given, every thing depends on
promptness.
Capt. Grover last week obtained from
Quincy So muskets. Men and arms are
promised from St. Louis, and every thing
betokens prosperity to our enterprise.
To our friends at distance we say
come. We are too weak in this county,
without aid to effect our object. Come!
Won will be doing your God and your
countr, service, in aiding us to rid earth Of
4 most Hesven daring wretch:
6 o'clock P. ND. w. Mathews,
who was sent lat Sunday to St. Louis,
has Just returned, b. the Die Vernon
He has succeeded in procuring cannon;
and has brought up good supply Of am
unition.
Mr.. SIMPSON and Mr.. Thomson, Lave
Just returned from their trip to Missouri,
and report all right, and ready.
A Gentleman who conversed with Gov.
Ford last week, reports, that his excel
ency said, that he would do all he could
IN case Joe again defed the laws to bring
him to Justice. This was before the news
IF our present difficulties reach him.
We expect six FOUNDER tomorrow
night from Quincy.
8 o'clock P M.-We have Just learn
ID that Joe has ordered all his followers iu-
o Nanvoo. The settlements around are
with all despatch obeying the order.
At Lima company was formed to-day,
md reported themselves in readiness for
orders.
E. A. Thompson Esq. who saw Gov.
Ford last week states that an order has
,een granted by His Excellency, to try
Zoe Smith by Court Martial, for unoficer
ike conduct.
LATEST NEws.-The Iowa passed down
g O'Clock Wednesday .evcnirg) and re-
ports that she was not allowed to land her
at Nauvoo the city having been
by the prophet, under Martial
aw.
A gentleman who came up from Nauvoo
IN Thursday, reports that on the previous
evening party Of Anti Mormons having
approached near to or within the Mormon
ines, were discovered and retreated. One
,f tie party sras shot.
Nauvoo is under martial law, no one
icing permitted to enter or leave the city
without pass. From $500 to 5000 men
re constantly under arms and in readiness
or duty, and they have several pieces Of
ready for use. We still think no
,ttack will be made BY either party; but
should it prove to be otherwise, none can
cretell what may be the consequences.
FFArHER MATHEw. who was ex-
pected to visit the United States the pres
mt summer, viii not, il il now said, come
until next year.