Democratic banner., 1846-05-02
THE MQRMONS.

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An extra from the office of the Nauvoo Eagle,
printed on Saturday morning, contains the pro-
ceedings Of a meeting of the citizens who have
recently purchased property in Nauvoo and the
surrounding country, nthe previous evening, and
at which SERvErUs TUFrs presided, and JAMES
CLARK and w. E. CLIFFoRD acted as vice Pres
idents, and WV. PICKET as Secretary.
A cOmmitte of five persons appointed for that
purpose, reported a preamble and resolutions,
which are said to have been unanimously adopted.
They are evidently intended to secure further
time for the removal of the Mormons, but we
are aPPrehensiUe that this delay will not be grant
ed, unles with stronger guarantees than are here
offered. The preamble aud resolutions follow:
Whereas, it is evident, from information that
reaches us daily. that a disposition is manifested
by, persons in this, and the adjoining counties,
TO keep up an unnecessary excitement for the pur-
pose Of driving the remaining portion of the
Mormons from the county and State within a
limited time; and as from our own observation,
it will be impossible for the Mormons to leave at
the time designated:
Resolved, That as a large body of the Nor
mons have already gone and as the entire Church
organization has been broken up, and as the ma
Jorlty OF the twelve with the leading men, have
also leit,it is to us satisfactory evidence that those
who yet remain will also leave at an early day.
Resolved, That as we have purchased proper
Ity, with the intention of making this our per-
imanent residence, having in view the removal of
the Mormons, according to their previous en-
Segment as near as practicable, we should great
y deprecate any violent proceedings.
Resolved, That we cordially agree, and wish.
to see carried into effect, the previous arrange
ments made for the removal of the Mormons,
and shall do all in DIR power. consistent with the
dictates of humanity. for the accomplishment of
that end.
Resolved, That, as we are the daily Witness
.es of the efforts making by the Mormons, we
have entire confidence in the honesty of their
purpose to remove, and that theJ are sparing no
to accomplish that end.
Resolved, That, as there are numerous peace
ful negotiations going on, and purchasers daily
coming in. it would be highly unjust in any way,
prematurely to interrupt this state of things.
Resolved, That; as a large portion of the Nor
mons are very poor, and many of them infrm,
forcible measures at this time, would tend to bur-
county with a great number of paupers,
unless many who are unable to help themselves
are destroyed.
ResOlred, That, as those that are able. are dis
posed 10 assist their less fortunate brethren, it
would be inhuman 10 interpose any obstacles TO
such a purpose. |
The New Orleans Commercial Times of
The 23d inst, Says Col Cross, Deputy Quar-
ter Master General, attached to Gen. Tav-
Ior's Army, had been, at the last dates
rom the Rio Grande, missing for several
lays. lie rode out from the camp unat-it
and had not been heard from since
le left. The Mexicans deny having seen
lin. This Picayune says he was taken
prisoner bya party of Rancleros, and that
ne is safe, although General Taylor is kept.
ignorance of his whereabouts. I;
Gen. Worth, tits said, has resigned his
commission, and is on his way home. The
cause assigned for this act, is a dispute '
about the brevet of rank. Gen. w. is one I
the best officers in the U. S. Army
Reporter. T