Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-07-02

We have an extra from the Hancock Eagle ~
dated June 1lth, which gives a long detail of the
troubles in the vicinity of Nauvoo between the Anti
Mormons and Mormons rather the outrageous
conduct of the desperadoes whose obec is 10 plumber
the few remaining Mormons of their property. We
have room only for the following extracts:
"On Sunday last about sixty armed and mounted men,
into this place, (Macedons) and threatened some
three four families they valued their lives decamp
instantly. They then called upon by the name OF
Fabun and instructed him TO carry warning" 70 his
brother. He declined being the bearer Of the message
and was threatened with fagelIston. They left him
with promise to return; and sure enough Monday
morning, they held council of and sentenced him
to 20 lsshes, well laid with a hickory goad. He
forthwith marched to the public squsre and received Is OF
them having been RENTED in consequence of his suffer-
ings This company mostly from the N. w. corner
Of the county. They passed through La Harpe warning
all obnoxious persons and arriving at Whites settle
ment barbarousy manged a named Taylor. They
supplied themselves with necessaes from cellars
BIS and whskey barrels Of the neghbors and took up
their march westward after giving three cheers which
reverbersted from one empty house to another.
On their onward march they overlook two men who
had traded buggy for and driving them into
Nsuvoo. They detained time By threats until
Of their got away. They threatened if they
did not make haste to get off, and for fear of their lives
left their and went with all speed. Their
characterized by the greatest cruelty and several sick
and nrm persons threatened, if they do not leave
Immediately. This they cannot d. and they stand
the consequences. Fabun who lashed so, is not
wanted him to join their party which be Indignantly
refused to do.
great many Of the humane Anti Mormons tried
to get them to lei him off, but they neIorable-they
said d" the law must be enforced"
Since the reception Of the above have heard of
severs other outrages Of similar kind indeed Lynch
Law " is the law which prevails throughout the
greater part of the county. female residing in
the eastern part Of the county scourged until the
blood off her heels" This is the language Of our
informant.
A Mormon who has been trying to sell his property.
worth $500, hiss been visited by force, who compelled
him take 500 for il and leave He seems satisfied
that he got off well as he did.
Thursday morning-al is confusion and alarm-ex-
presses have in with that several armed bands
menace the city, and that the combined force will be pre-
ciptstcd upon the town tomorrow or en- Saturday. A
paper which processes TO be in the interest of the Anti
Mormon party announces that war has been declared
Hancock, but deelams against violent proceedings
This believe to be the feeling Of very large majority
Of the party and Of them using efforts dis
susde the ultras from execution of their designs
The citizens here, however, have faith in their
ability to prevent descent upon this city and Of
the merchants are packing up their goods for removal
All business has been suspended, and with the exception
Of few clusters Of citizens, engaged in discussing the
impending danger, the streets nearly deserted.
solemn silence prevails throughout the city, and every
face wears expression Of painful anxiety.
The Editor of the Eagle says
In accordance with the advice Of confidential
friends in the interior of the country, have packed up
the bulk Of printing materials and shall suspend the
publication Of the Eagle until order shall have been
tabished in the county. The anonymous threats which
have reached through the post Office, heed not but
received day light this morning. such information
renders matter Of common prudence take of
No. 1.
The latest accounts from Nauvoo furnish details of
outrages, but it is supposed that the difficult
ties will lead to painful crisis The anti-Mormons
had been at Golden's Point about four miles from
Nauvoo, numbering 400 strong, and were intending
to march to Carthage. The new citizens of Nauvoo
have organized force of 600 men. and are determined
10 resist any act Of aggression The heart sickens