The banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1844-1847, 1846-10-07
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM
NAUVOO.

HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM
NAUVOO.
The City delivered into the hands of the
Anti Mormons.
From the officers and passengers of
the steamer Alvarado, the St. LOUIS Or
gan gathers the following PARTICULARS
Steamer Alvarado arrived at the Ian
ding this morning from Keokuk. She
The brings down large number of
Mormons, who have abandoned the Ho.
ly City after all the troubles and Difficult.
ties
After much skirmishing and several
persons being killed during Sunday,
and the three days following, on Thurs.
day the Anti-Mormons entered the city
in very large body and all completely
armed.
A parley was held, which resulted in
demand that the Mormons and all in
the city engaged in the troubles, should
leave Nauvoo within five days, and at
once deliver :heir persons, arms, ammu,
milton, and the city itself, into the hands
Of the Anti-Mormons.
This was at last complied with, but
whether from fear, inclination, or a
mere desire to avoid bloodshed, we have
not yet learned. The Anti-Mormons
then took possession of every thing; and
o. course, in contradiction of the late or.
ders of the Governor of Illinois, and con.
trary to law. Immediately the Nor,
mons began to leave the city. A large
number started on the Alvarado, and
many on the Potosi
On the opposite shore we understand
that the people, or authorities of Iowa
had intertered to prevent those leaving
from entering that Territory. They
must consequently, come to the city and
from here scatter abroad.
We also learn that the Temple will
be allowed to remain unharmed, but we
much doubt this, and should not be sur
prised if the next arrival brought news
of the destruction of this beautiful bull.
ding, as we'll as the dwelling of Emma
Smith.
1t is but right to state however, that
thus far no violence has been done eth
er 10 the people or to the building or
property, and we sincerely trust tina,
we may not be compelled to chronicle
any news to the contrary.
The St. Louis Republican (extral oil
the same date, has the following letter
from their correspondent:
STEAMER ALvARADo, }
Friday, Sept. l8, 1876. I
The Mormon war is at last ended.
On Wednesday evening, the Quincy
Committee prevailed on the Mormons
to surrender; and yesterday at o'clock,
the Antics marched into, and took pos.
session of the city of Nauvoo. The
Mormons stipulated to leave forthwith,
or as fast as they can possibly get away,
except committee Of five, who are to
remain to dispose of the property yet be.
longing to the community. No proper
ty has been, or is to be destroyed-al-
though a strong disposition existed, with
many of the Antics, to destroy the Tenn
pie. They fear it will be beacon
light to lure the the Mormons back.
By refraining from violent measures
the Antics have saved themselves from
a great deal of reproach.
A gentleman who left Nouvoo yes
terday, at.2 o'clock, said the Mormons
were leaving as fast as they could get
away. Yesterday was a happy day
for the citizens of Hancock county, as
peace is now permanently restored to it.
Twas not able, before left, to get a
copy of the articles of surrender agreed
upon, but have given you the substance
Of the treaty.
Gen. KEARNEY.-A correspondent of
the St. Lonis Republican says -"
fear that accomplished and gallant sold
ier, Gen. Kearney, will have a hard
time oft; his troops were so raw, and
wlthal have enjoyed such great freedom,