The New York Herald Newspaper, September 5, 1844, Page 1

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Me Ys ida} at do 4 do od ha 4 day, do Phurnday t do hu ‘Nov... do, | Friday, Nov. 15 do The E: PURE ‘is 260 feet in length, 32 feet 8 inches beam, 14 Soacafloa mn Salend watere’ Rosine’ 00 horsepower, boiler inland waters. ine oy sow lod oii Eeceus Paton: Eabecr Valves, to pesvont the poent> Me abi 290 feet Ton separate for Ladi and clentlemen—spacious Stats Hooms extend the whole length, by doors openit h ‘and out, and alf arr ‘and furnis a style uncqualled je acco i 4 ca issed Cabins one of whieh ly to females. ood band of music. icagO, Agents. EY, & CO, August 1, 1844. Cleveland. austonvire PLEAS, EAP. EXCURSIONS. ND CH SUMMER ARRAN GEME: NEW BRIGHTON, PORT RIGHMONI rom North River, foot The ‘Steamboat CINDERELLA, will ran as follows, Daily, from May 20th to October ist, at 9 and li o'clock 1841 :—Leaves New Yor M., at 356, 6 and? 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C., Schulte at the Office on the what i 1 etre NEW YORK, ALBANY AND TROY STEAMBOAT FO) LBANY ND TROY.—Momi Lie hoin ihe foot af Barclay sarcet taading SE APLAR, Captnia’ 8. Re Roe, Monday, Wednes Pe petite, Captain 8, Toe, ; day and at? o'clock. he PROV" Captain A Gorham, Tuesday, Thure day day Morning, at 7 o’clock. eee he 1B ga NT Sn, Steamer ALBANY, Captain RB. ‘Thursday and ; : Wie Whats of this Lincs ome 2 their light draught of wa: fr, are able at all times to bars, and h Albany and oy" ame ime to Tale the moruiig train of cars for the or wes! ‘or passage or freight, apply on board, or at the offices on the wharves. mivrre PUK BALH, BLL. iN SSE UNION LINE OF PACKETS—FOR NEW Nea ea “he decommodnions for cabin, second cabin and s very superior, ng to, em! ron @ early application i "s wharf, foes street, or to a pai He Oi Yi stapet, comer WONDERFUL DISCLOSURES RE- SPECTING MORMANISM. NARRATIVE. Before visiting Nauvoo, I had heard much of this famous city, and the character of its inhabi- tants. Sach was the contrariety of reports afloat, that it seemed difficult to form any settled opinion concerning the Prophet or his Piles Where I had been, however, the opinion seemed to pre- vail, that they were a pack of abandoned scoun- drels, leagued together for the basest of purposes. In passing down the Mississippi in the fall of 1842, I' determined to stop in Manton. My object was partly to find business and, partly to gratify curiosity. With the location of the city 1 was de- lighted; but as frequent descriptions have already gone abroad, I will not stop here to expatiate ei- ae on its beauties, or the advantages of its posi- 101 Atthe time I landed, (10th of October, 1842) there was prea trouble amongst the saints, in con- sequence o ademtand having been made by the Governor of Missouri, for the Prophet, for being accessory to the attempted assassination of Gover- nor Boggs. My visit to the city at that time, (be- ing a stranger and out of business,) induced the people, as | afterwards learned, to believe that I wasa spy from Missouri, in quest of evidence against Smith, paar men, who, I have since learned, belonged to the Danite Band, visited me at my boarding house aud asked all manner of aGeeHaRR in relation to my business in the city.— eeming these enquiriesimpertinent, I did not cou- descend to auswer them; but they did not cease their importunities. At length, being disgusted and indignant at their proceedings,1 abruptly cut their acquaintance. Afterthis, I ‘observed that I was closely watched; but did not know the reason, un- ul informed by a friend, that the Prophet thought me a spy. I determined then to give no satisfac- tion, but to pursue a sileat policy. Some time in November, I was helping to haul some goods from the river,that belonged to Messrs. Rollison and Finch. I was in compgny with Mr. Finch and a man from Keokuk, who was owner of the horses and wagon. We had hauled one load and were returning for the second. As we crossed the bottom, between the Temple and the river, a man standing at about eight rods distance, (it being after dark,) called me by name. I im- mediately jumped from the wagon, thinking that it was a man who wished to get some goods stor- ed that had called me. Finch immediately follow- ed. When | got within about five teet of the vil- lain as he proved to be, he extended his arm at tull length and said, “damn you, I give you what you deserve” and fired a pistol. The ball passed my head, and so stunned me, that for a few min- utes I scarcely knew what I was about, but on coming to, I could scarcely see, for my fuce and eyes were so much burned with powder. Finch, at the time the shot was fired, was about one rod behind. He seeing me stagger, immediately pur- sued the fellow, but soon tound that he was no match for him in speed, and gave up the pursuit.— Finch and myself agreed to keep this matter ase- cret, that we might be able to irene some clue to the assassin. I thought that if we did not men- tion it, and we heard of it from others, we would be able thus to trace the matter to its fountain head. When, however, this idea became hupe- less, | mentioned it to my friends, who seemed to understand the object of the maneuvre. Shortly after this, I left Nauvoo and went to Carthage to spend the winier. During the winter, Temployed my time in hunting, but I heard fre- uently complaints against the thieving Mormons. ‘a the spring [ determined to find out whether Joe Smith was in reality us bad a man as he was repre- sented, and whether he had in reality instigated the villain who attempted my life in IN cavoos Itherefore stated to Harmon T. Wilson, Deputy Sheriff, that 1 intended to viait Nauvoo, and igs man could, I would find out Joe’s planus and mea- sures and ut a proper time, if i iound him to be as base as represented and as I believed him to be, disclose »ilto the worid. In forming this resolu- tion, 1 was actuated by adesire on the one hand, to revenge myself on him if he were guilty ef the attempt on my lite, and by a romantic love of ad- venture on the otier. I possessed every advantage in person and countenance to accomplish my ob- ject, as well as a full share of experience in the ways oi the world. Accordingly in the month of March, | went to Nauvoo, and after staying there a few days, | visi- ted Jue, and gave him to understand that 1 had im- portant business with him. He invited me into his rivate room, and there in the presence of Ebe. U. imball, I disclosed the nature of my business,and made him believe that I could be of great service to him, Istated that | was a fugitive trom Macon City, Georgia, and wanted protection. This seem- ed to tickle his tancy wonderfully, and throwing off restraint, he said that I was just the man he wanted, and referred ine to the conduct of Joab unto David. He then said, that he would make any man rich, who would be unto him as was Joab to David, and obey his commands in the name of God, that he might fulfil his prophecies. He then commence: d an argument, to make me believe that this was right and lawful in the eight of God, and declared himself a godly man and a Prophet, en- dowed with power from on high _I then remark- ed, that asto his religion, I cared nothing about it, for I eid not believe in the supremacy otf a God.— Here he looked me very steadfastly and significant- yy in the eye; but I flinched not. I then told him that I was a desperate man, and could release O. P. R«ckwell, who was at that time confined in prison in Missouri, for his attempt on the life of Gov. Boggs. “Well” said he, “ if you will release Porter, and kill old Boggs, I will give you three thousand dollars.” Kimball heard this conversation throughout, but I have no hope thathe could be made to acknowledge its truth, so deeply is he leagued with Joe in his villainy. Joe, after this offer, made a proposition to give me an outfit to Missouri; and said that he would soon furnish me with a splendid horse, saddle, bri- dle and all the necessary accoutrements for the journey. To all of this Kimball assented. The second morning after this, Imet Joe again. He told me he had traded a town lot with Elder Grant for a splendid black horse, and also that he had procured a saddle and bridle for the trip. Now, said he, ‘Go and pede in the name of God, and let the little fellow out of jail for my heart bleeds for him.” I took possession that day of the horse, saddle and bridle, and the next day, brought to my boarding house a pair of saddle bags, concealed under his cloak. This expedition was kept a profound secret. People in general suppos- ed that I had bought the horse of Joe, and had no idea that there was any understanding between us. After having this horse in my possession for two or three days, Joe and [ took a ride up to Edward Hanter’s, where he borrowed one hundred dollars, and I drew his note for iton demand. Hunter, at this time, was absent. While there, Mrs. Hunter brought the Bible to Joe, and wished him to éx- plain some passage in the 34 chap. of Hosea, in relation to the adultress. He replied that he would call at another time and translate it for her, for which she thanked him kindly. After this, t learn- ed that the scripture named by Mrs. Hunter, was one of the prools of the correctnees of the spiritual wife doctrine, of which the reader will learn mote hereafter. ¥ After conversing a little while, we arose to de- part, and Joe gave Mrs. Hunter a very sanctimo- nious blessing. We then got on our horses and rode up the hill where we were met by the Holy Patri- arch Hyrum, on his white horse. He informed Joe, that brother somebody, (I do not recollect the name) was sick, and hem yh sent for to lay hands on him, “for he was sick unto death.” I rode to the house of the invalid with them. We entered the room, and I put on a very grave countenance, while they both laid hands on the sick man, and Hyrum made a long sanctimonious prayer. As we left the house, Joe pronounced a blessing on it and all that were within. We then again mounted our horses—Hyrum went home; and Joe and I took a tide of some five miles on the prairie. All the way out and back, he pressed me to kill Boggs; and said that he would pay me well for it. Finally, | gave him a strong hint that I was in for the busi- nees—knowing as! did, that if Lhesitated, he would suspect me of treachery, and thus, all my plans in relation to him would be frustrated. I therefore carried on my game by showing a bold front. All the while, he was urging the killing of Boggs, he insisted that it was the will of God, and in God’s name he offered me a reward for his blood. This was all done with an air of sanctimonious gravity, and with a look of innocence, that would make one almost believe that the Prophet really thought, that he was acting under the command of Heaven. 1 was utterly astonished to see this man concoct the most hellish plang for murder and revenge, and yet, with pertenacity insist that it was right in the sight of God. And here, (if I may be permitted to pause) lay the whole secret of Joe Smith’s success. !le had a singularly unmeaning countenance, that wat no index of his real character—he had so long prac: tced duplicity, that there was searcely a compunc- tious fecting leftin his bosom, and he bad no vera es ia regard t the means he should employ, hen e had an end to attains hence it was, that he had Joe RK, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1844. bs hesitancy in 4 the purposes of lust, cupidity, revenge or power. The next morning after this adventure, took m: departure tor Missouri. The weather was very bad, the streams high, and | suflered very much with the wet and cold. After a journey of eight days! ar rived at Independence, where I put up with a Mr. Koowlton. At this time, the Chavis murderers were arrested, and I saw them in custody of the sheriff, while on their way to the jail. While these men were being put into the prison, I entered it for the purpoee of seeing Rockwell, and that I might give a straight account of myself. I found him with a pair of shackles on, and a lion skin over coat—looked rather uncouth. ‘There were howev- er, 80 many in prison at this time, that I had no op- portunity to converse with him. My hope was, that by representing myself as being in the employ of Joe, and convincing him of that fact, to draw from him a confession that might be useful for the purposes which Harmon T. Wilson and myself had in view, Previous to my leaving Carthage for Nauvoo, I had learned from Harmon T. Wilson, that he was in correspondence with Mr. Reynolds, sheriff of Jackson county, Missouri, in relation to another demand from the Governor of Missouri, for Joe Smith. An arrangement had been entered into. that a requisition should be made on the return of Mr. Wilson, from a trip which he contemplated to take to the south, immediately on the Pee he navigation. Had I thought at the time 1 left Mr. Wilson, of this trip to Missouri, I should have brought a letter from him to Mr. Reynolds, which would have disclosed to the latter my true charac- ter. As matters however were, I found myself placed in a situation where 1 could do no good to- wards the great object I had in view. There was great excitement in Incependence, in consequence of the Chavis murders—many persons were ar- riving to join the Oregon emigrating expedition ; and every stranger appeared to be looked ¢ on with distrust and suspicion. Mr. Reynolds, was so busily engaged in arresting the Chavis’ murderers, that I could get no opportunity to make his ac- quaintance, and fix upon a concerted plan of opera- tions in relation to Smith. ceeine the impossibili- ty of eftecting what I desired, and having no idea of ea eh what Joe sent me for, I resolved to return toNauveo. Previous to taking my departure, however, | wrote to Mr. Wilson, and directed my letter to ‘Point Coupee,” Louisiana ; supposing that it would reach him there; but it appears that he never received it. Having been in Independence one week without effecting anything, I set out on my journey, My trip back was very pleasant—the roads having become settled, and the weather dry. (struck the Mississippi at Churchville, crossed 10 Warsaw, atid thence journeyed to Nauvoo. On my arrival, I rode to the house of the Prophet, where all seemed glad to see me, and “sister Em- ma,” Joc’s wife, received me very cordially, the Prophet not being at home. Since | have :ntrodu- ced this lady to the reader, I will mention that al- though she is acquainted with all the villianous plans and operations of Joe, yet she should be look- ed on with pity rather than scorn. I believe she knew no guile until Joe schooled herto wink at his rascality, and compelled her by threats to aid in car- rying out his measures. Indeed, he has frequently said that it was with the greatest difficulty that he could prevail on Emma, in many cases, to hold her peace, and not expose hum to the world. In order 10 amuse my-elf until the prophet’s re- turn 1 strolled over the city, and was surprised to find so much attention paid to me; and that many, especially the women, knew all about my expedi- tion to Missouri, This convinced me, that Joe could not keep his secrets, but 1 did not know at that time he had so many wives to whem to dis- close them. When night came on, the prophet re- turned. He seemed glad to see me, and taking me by the hand led me into a private room, end commenced his enquiries about Porter Rockwell. He fixed his eyes steadily on me, while | gave an account of my stewardship, and suffered me to pro- ceed about halt through without interruption, when be suddenly exclaimed. ‘Oh! did you kill old Boggs?’ No! said I, he was not at home; and this was the fact, as good luck would have 1, and it gave me an excellent excuse. Joe seeined io regret this very much ; but soon returned to Rock- well’s case, and prophecied “in the name of the Lord” that he would after passing through the fiery ordeal of the Missouri tribulation, come safely home. He said he knew that they could prove nothing against him, for he was a true man, and they could not make him own a word of it if we was guilty. Silence ensued for a few minutes, when Joe suddenly looked me full in the eye, and after gazing steadily for a few inoments said. “Jackson, yoa are the first maa that | have ever met that [could not look down.” Said I, ‘do you like a boldeye?” He replied that he did, and then commenced a panegyric on himeelt. He said that he was a good and godly maa, and that he had never kaown wrong in his life, for in all his acts, he was guided and protected by the power of the Holy Ghost—that the Missourians had tried to kill him, but rifle balls could have no effect on him, for he had been shot at thirteen times in Mis- sourl, and the balls bounded back as hail from the side of a house; and for this reason he knew the Holy Ghost was with him, and that he truly was the greatest man on the earth. To this! replied, that it was altogether unneceseary for him to preach rascality to me, in the name of the Lord, for the more he did it the less 1 should think of him. I then related what had occurred to me the previous fall in Nauvoo, giving him a full account of my being shot at, not letting him know, how- ever, that 1 suspected him or cared anything about it. My object was to learn from his own lips, by seeming indifferent to the matter, whether he in reality had been black-hearted enough to send a man to perform so dastardly an act. He, however, pretended perfect innocence, and could divine no treason why I had been shot at. Here ended our conversation for |he evening, and Joe toek me up stairs to my chamber. As he bade me good night, he pronounced the blessing of God on my head and salt that he never loved a stranger as he did me, and that he had trusted me further for a short acquaintance, than he had ever done any man be- fore ; but said he, “you must kill old Boggs and I will build you up in the world.” In order to fathom the depths of Joe’s villainy, I was obliged to appear to bim as an abandoned wretch and outcast. When I told him | was a fu- gitive from justice and had committed the darkest crimes, it seemed to give him the greatest confi- dence, and he immediately run away with the idea that he could through me fulfil his prophecies, and then on the top of it he would ee me to carry out his measures ‘‘in the name of the Lord.” About three days after my return from Missouri, Joe had his carriage brought out, and invited me to take a ride with him. 1 soon found that there was something wrong, and when we reached his Prairie Farm, or in other words the farm ot Apos- tle Lot, who tills it for him, I learned the secret of his depression. He took me one side and began to talk to me about his wife, and told me he thought [had better get another boarding house, ({ was then boarding with him) for he thought that his wile loved me more than she did him. He at the same time cursed William Law, for trying to_seduce his wife, which in my opinion was false. He continu- ed to talk about his wite until my anger got the bet- ter of my prudence, and I then told him, he must stop such conversation io me, and that I would not hear him rail out on so worthy a woman as believ- ed Emma to be, and threatened to knock him down if he did not cease. I told him he was a d—d ras- cal, and he thought every other manas black-heart- ed as himself, At the same time I accused him of living in fornication with other women, and thathe especia'ly should hold his peace in regard to Emma. To these aspersions he made no angry retort, but would not at that time own that he lived in forni- cation with other women, and said he was a godly man, in every act, but that Emma was jealous of him. He then asked me if | had ever known him to do anything wrong with the women. I replied that [had not; but that in my opinion any man that was base enough to concoct schemes for pillage and murder as he had done, would lie with his mother if she would permit him. He then said it was no use to talk to me. [answered that it was not, for I had had some experience in the ways of the world. ethen re-entered the carriage and rode to the city. Joe weat home, and I wentto Snyder’s, where I had boarded previous to my trip to Mis souri, and took up lodgings. About two days after this, Joe.came down the street on horse back. I met him and told him | thought of going south, and was verry sorry I could do iy him in Missouri, and made him be- lieve it. He then pressed me to stay, and enter into the manufacture of Bogus, to which I consent- ed, hoping to be able togetaciue to another branch of hjs villiany. Shorty after this, he sent $200 to St. Louis for German plate, and went to work ina remote partof the town to fit up for operation. The details concerning the Bogus operation in the city 1 will give in a subsequent port of this narrative. About the time this Bogus business commenced, T. Wilson returned from the South, and in company with him was Mr. Raypalets le agent of Missouri, bearing a requisition from the Governor of that Stat hen he returned, he heard reports in circulation that | had actually joined the Mor- mons, which so much diminished his confidence ine, that he did not come to see me, as tte pro- mised he would do. At this time, Joe was ona rostituting everything sacred, for | visit to Dixoi on’s Ferry, and Wilson and Reynolds proceeded hither, reporting as they jourreyed that they were Mormon preachers. In the mean time, word of what was on foot reached Nauvoo directly from Springfield; from whom I de not know; but at all events Stephen Markham and Wm. Clayton were dispatched to Dixon, to warn Joe, or to bring back word of what took place. {na few days Clayton returned, bringing news that Joe was arrested, and an order im jately issued trom Hyrum for Parties to start ont to rescue Joe. One party 1 was placed in, and was compelled to go to prevent suspicion on myself. It consisted of twenty-five men. Our directions were to proceed directly to Dixon and release Joe at all hazards. Tacted as pilot, and Doctor Foster proceeded ahead to reconnoitre. We were all armed with side arms. On the prairie above La Harpe, I led the company astray parpowel that Wilson and Rey- nolds might get ahead. We all got lost, and wan- dered about for a day, without making any pro- grese on our journey. In the mean time, another party that had proceeded directly up the river, met Joe, Wilson, and Reynolds, all in the custody ot the Sheriff of Lee County, proceeding South- wards. They escorted Joe to the city, and would not suffer the officers to take any other direction. This tact we learned and returned to the city. At Nauvoo, the writ of habeas » granied at Dixon, was tried before the Municipal Court, and Joe released. Wilson and Reynolds then effected their escape from the city. Seeing all hopes of bringing Joe to justice baffled for the present, I determined to continue my game. | _ A few days alter this, [hud a private conversa- tion with Joe, and he again wished that I should go to Missouri to serve Rockwell. I consented, and he fitted me out with a horse and sulky for my journey. My directions were to go to Liberty and fc the pistol that Rockwell shot Boggs with—it eing in the hands of a widow woman living in that town, who Rockwell had deposited it with. Rockwell feared that it might be discovered a identified, and produced in evidence against him; and, therefore, his wife, on her return from Inde- pendence, requested Joe to have this instrument secured. " _ Onthe morning of the fourth, I started on my journey. Soe said that it was an excellent day to fool the people with, for they would taink I had gone to celebrate the day at some place in the neighborhood. I crossed the river at Montrose, from thence I went to St. Francisville, and from thence to Monticello. About five miles beyond this town, my horse became so restive from the biting of the flies, that he commenced running and kicking—the lines broke, and presently the shafts, and I saved myself by a timely leap. The horse took a circle on_the prairie, and soon came back near the point from whence he started, when I caught him and rode back to St. Francisville, where I hired a man to bring in the sulky. 1 re- turned to Nauvoo. I neglected to mention that when starting, Joe told me to sell the horse and sulky, and board uatil I could kill Gen. Donethan; but my plan was to et the pistol, and what secrets 1 could from the old woman at Liberty, and advise Gen, Donethas of what was going on in relation to him. My luck, however, was bad, and my plans failed. Oa returning, Joe wished me to go to Missour: by water, but wanted me to pledge myself to kill Gen. Donethan. I feigned sicknees, and by this means escaped further importunity. In the mean time, the Bogus establishment had been moderately fitted up, and Joe suggested the idea of buying Rockwell out of prison in the fall, or just sosoon as he could get enough manuf tured to do it. Day after day passed, and I ma- naged my card so well, that I wasenabled to probe still deeper into the secret measures and transac- tions of this wretch. He frequently in our walks, which we took nearly every day, pressed me to join the church and marry; and to induce me to take a wife, he took me to houses where he Kept his spiritual wives, and introduced me to them all. On leaving, he would urge me to take my choice, or at any rate to take two or three spiritual wives if did not wish to marry. I was determined, however, to form no connection with any woman, that my actions might in all things be perfectly free, and that they mighthold no rod over my head, _ J have mentioned the subject of spiritual wives, I will, in this place, give the reader some idea of the system. The doctrine taught. is called the “spirit of Elijah,” and is kept a profound se- cret from the people at large, and is only permitted to be known to those, to whom it is given to know the “fullness of the kingdom,” in other words, the choice spirits whosurround Joe, and aid in carrying his secret measures. The doctrine is found ont tape ge of Hosea,—several passages from the writings of Solomon and David, and the passage “whatsoever ye bind on Earth shall be bound in Heaven.” From these scripture passages, (with which Iam not sufficiently familiar to quote) aided by revelation from Joe, as respects their meaning and construction, the doctrine is derived that there is no harm ina man having more wives than one, provided his extra wives are married to him epiritually. A spiritual wife is a woman, who, by revelation is bound up to a man, in bod parts and passions, both for this life and for all eternity ; whereas the union of a carnal wife and her husband ceases at death. Whenever the scripture forbids a man from taking to himselt more wives than one, Joe made it refer to carnal and dot spiritual wives; and would frequently quote the writings of David and Solomon to prove his po- sition, Having an explanation of the doctrine, let us see the application. Joe had in his employ cer- tain old women, called ** Mothers in Isreal,” such as Mrs. Tailor, old Madam Durfee, and old Madam Sessions,in whom the people have great confidence, but in fact, they are the most depraved hypocrite on earth. Jf Joe wishesto make a spiritul wife of acertain young lady, he would send one of these women to her. The old women would tell the young lady, that she had had a vision, in which it was revealed to her that she was to be sealed up to Joe, (or his friend as the case might be) asa spiritual wife, to be his in time and eternity. This would astonish the young innocent, but scripture would soon be resorted to, to prove the correctness of the doctrine, and that it was proper in the sight of the Lord. Soon after this Joe would appear, and tell the lady that the Lord had revealed to him that Mrs. so and so, had had a vision concerning her, and had been tocee her. Not suspecting anv col- lusion, the young lady would be astonished, and being strong in faith, she could have no doubt but that Joe spoke by authonty of God. He would then ply his arguments, and with the utmost sanctity speak ‘in the name of the Lord,” and say that at such atime, and at snch a place it had been revealed to him that she should be his or his friend’s in timejand eternity. Ifshe objected, he would quote his scripture and his revelations, and thus by playing on her superstitious credulity, and artfully at the same time inflaming her passions, he seldom failed of his ebjeet. Being once success- ful, he held the fear of exposure over her as_a rod to prevent rebellion from his allegiance. When, as happened in the cases of Miss. Martha Brother- ton and Miss Nancy Rigden, his overtures were rejected with disdain, and exposure threatened, he would set a hundred hell hounds on them, to des- troy their reputauons This isa specimen of the mode and manner of Joe in carrying his vile mea- sures of seduction. To the truth of what I have here said, there are hundreds who can testifiy, and T have no doubt would do it, if they could be pro- tected from the revenge of the hellish clan, which still exists in Nauvoo. The extent to which this abomination was carried may be imagined from the fact that Joe Smith boasted to me, that he in this manner from the commencement of his career had sedueed 400 women. But te return to the Bogus establishment. The first attempts at Bogus making were rather rough ; bitin October, Messrs. Barton and Eaton, came on from Buffalo, having been sent by one of Joe’s emissaries, and brought with them a splendid press and allthe necessary tools and materials for opera- tion. The prese was put up in the south east room up stairs of the house formerly occupied by Joe, cate the same room where the holy order had previously met. The business was then rushed ahead in good earnest, and an excellent specimen of base coin produced. Soon the city was flooded with this money and a report was put in circulation that Bogus manufac- tures were at work in the city. Joe had given out that the room occupied by’the press was rented to Messrs. Burton and Eaton, who were mechanics, and were making for the machinery of a factory which they contemplated erecting. The press eontinued to run until they had manutactured about $360,000. The intemion was to keep the press running and purchase a large amount of stock, but being forced to move it, by a circum- stance which I shall presently relate, Joe conclud- ed to wait uatil spring, when the large emigration which was expected would afford a better chance to operate. About half of the money manufactur ed was put into circulation in Hancock county, and the balance sent east, or passed offto transient persons All the twelve Apostles except Orson Pratt and Eber C. Kimball, were engaged in thie business, and Besnenis valied the room where the press was, amd took turns in working it. Hyrum at the time the press was in operation, had a lame knee and could not fet out of the house, but Joe and myself frequently visited him and diseussed measures for raising the wind to purchase more stock. Joe told me that in Ohio, he, Dr. Boynton, Lyman Wight, Oliver Cowdry and Hyrum, were engaged with othersin a Bogus eetabliehment on Licking Creek, but that their operations were cut short by the bursting of the Kirtland Bank. While the press was suspended in its operations, man by the name of Brown, came to Nauvoo, d sold to Joe a quantity of counterfeit tea dollar Yates County bills, for twenty do lars per hundred. Joe and Hyrum have been frequently seen with their hands full of these bills, by many persons in Nauvoo, and by them the whole country was flood- ed. There is not a merchant in the eity but knows this fact and also that there has been a large quantity of Bogus in circulation. The first who detected the counterfeit paper money, were Holdridge, Gilman, & Co., of the New York Store. The large amount of spurious money afloat, ca sed i a a great excitement in the city, and it becami comnion taik amongst the most wealthy class, were not afraid to speak their minds. agitation of the subject, very much offended His Holiness, and he to save himself, railed out in his characteristic style, and pronounced all the curses of God on the heads ot these persons, who were in fact the most substantial men in the city: such as thetwo Law-, Dr. Foster, F. M. Foster, C. L. Higbee and Mr, Cole. These men, he accused 0 being guilty of all kinds of crime, especially of counterfeiting. This was all done to kill their in- fluence, and in the hope that by raising the cry of stop thief,” he would turn suspicion from him- self. Thave stated above, that the Bogus Press was in operation in Joe’s old house. At that time, | had laid my plans to give word to Harmon T. Wilson and urge him to bring a posse down suddenly on the city and surprise the apostles at work at the Bo- gus Press ; but about this time, Avery was kidnap- ped by a party from Missouri aided by some citi- zens of thincis and carried into Missouri. This, Avery,was one of a gangof Mormon horse thieves, that infest the whole country. Joe was exceed- ingly indignant at this summary mode of proceed- ing against one ot his friends, and arrests were de- termined on. Accordingly writs were got out and one man by the name of Elhot, living in Green Plains, was taken and brought to the city, charged with being a.kidnapper. This proceeding aroused the whole country, and a report was spread in the city, that the Miesouriang, and the people of War- saw and Green Plains, were coming to rescue El- liott. Joe, became greatly alarmed and removed the Bogus Press. In consequence of this alarm,the city Council was called, and raised a city police of 40 horse and 40 footmen in the pay of the city, which was placed under the sole direction of Joe, and sworn to execute his orders. This police was kept in pay for several days and disbanded ‘to be called out any time occasion required. ‘At this time, { was lorced into an adventure which was near ending tragically. Information was obtained by Joe, that a man by the name of Richardson, who lived about nine miles back of Montrose, fowa, was going to Missouri, to, testil against Avery, who was shortly to have his trial. fe and a boy named Childs, were the material wit- nesses to prove his guilt, and Joe determined to se- cure them. Accordingly, Joe selected several of his Danite Band and placed Captain Dunham at the head, and tojtry me, ordered that I should go along. I did not know at the time what was in the wind, and I consented. The company consisted of Dun- ham, Cahoon, Hosea Stout and brother, W- Kerns, Scoville Smoot and myself, making seven in all. We went to the river, and while passing over, the real object of the adventure was disclosed, by the answer of Captain Dunham to Hosea Stout, who asked what the Prophet’s orders were. Dun- ham replied that they were to take Richardson and bring him to him (Dunham,) if they could do it alive ; if not, to kill him, and bury him ina dark ravine. Atthe same time telling Stout to take good care and have it all done correct. He then gave Stont the command and pronounced the bless- ings of God uponus all, and ordered Stout, that if any man disobeyed or attempted to back out, that they should not let him turn around more than once betore they shot him, forsaia he ‘dead men tellno tales.” ‘Think’s I, this is a terrible ecrape | have got into; 1 am paying too dearly for sights,for I assure the reader that I felt horrified at the idea of Buch proceedings; -but there was no alternative. I must go and obey or be shot, so | put on astraight fuce and determined to go it, but at all hazards to sufler no injury to Richardson or the boy. We all mounted our horses, leaving Dunham and Ca- hoon to guard the boat, and rode off at.a round gallop. We kept our pace until we got four miles back of Montrose, where we halted at a house and got drink. This was about 2 0’clock at night. The man of the house got up and went along with us, to show the way. His aame is Huuter, and he is one of the faithful. We again mounted our horses and rode off rapidly. Little was said during the rest of the journey. When we got within about 50 rods of the house, the party stopped, and com- menced talking very low. Being in the rear I did not hear what was going on, but on riding up,they raised their voices, and Stout addressed me, say- ing, that this Richardson was a member ot their band in Missouri. ‘‘What band?” said I. “‘The Dan- ite Band, replied Stout.” (This was the first time I had ever heard the Danite Band spoken of by the Mormons. They had generally called themselves the * High Police,” in the conversation that L had had with them.) Said he ** this man is a desperate character, and he knows all of us, and therefore it will not be safe for any of us to go into the house. He don’t know you, and therefore you must goin, and we will wait about ten rods off, to be on hand in case of difficulty. I declined going alone, but he spoke fiercely, ‘you know my orders.” I made no reply for some rods, being on a walk, when some one of the company who were near, said, “is he going?” Iceplied, “tyes!” “Amen,” they’all cried. We rode near the house and stopped. I dismounted, walked up to the door and knocked. ‘‘Come in,” cried Richardson. { entered, when his aged mo- ther, who lay in a bed, on the opposite side of the room, sprung up in haste, and asked me if | was not General Rich. I replied that { was not. Then said she, “aint you from Nauvoo.” “No,” said {. She then said that these men were such a pack of liars, there was no trusting them. Said I, ‘‘ what is the matter.” Again she asked if I was not from Nauvoo. jo,” said I, ‘*1 never was there. Jam in pursuit of a horse-thief from Burlington.” By this time Richardson was partially dressed, and Tasked him it I could stay,all night. To which he replied in the affirmative. I then asked him if he would go with me, to put up my horse. He said “Yes,” and drew on his boots, and got a light prepared. While this was going on, the old wo- man eyed me, very sharply, and said that, this was her son, and that he was going to Missouri in the morning, to testify against Avery, a horse thief; and that the reason that she suspected me to be from Nauvoo was, because they had been looking torsome of Joe Smith’s Danite, Band to prevent him from going, and concluded by saying, “1 know him of old and he must not send his men (il have their cursed after my son; if he does hearts out.” “Yes,” said I, ‘and I'll help you.” We then left the house to feed my horse. hen we got a little distance, I told him what I wanted. He raised a shovel that was standing near the fence, and bade me not come near him. I then drew my pistol and told him to put down the shovel, or I’d blow his brains out. ere the com- pany came up, and I told Richardson that if he would go along, he should receive no harm. He finally consented, got his horse and mounted him, and I delivered him to the charge of Karnes. We then had another to take, the boy Childs, (I think that is the name) who lived in the neighborhood. We made Richerdson pilot us, but he pretended not to know exactly where the boy was, and stopped at his neighbors, as the company thought, to in- quire, but in reality to give the alarm. After we got the boy, I called Stout to one side and told him that he had foolishly let Richardson talk with his neighbors and that there would be a plot laid to stop us. He seemed to think there was no danger, and said if it proved so, Richardson would’ be the first man shot. I will here state, that my plan was to release Richardson at Montrose, where I thought I could do it without being suspected by either party, by raising an alarm ; and it being dark, no one would know who did it. I told Stout, however, that I did not like our eituation, for I did not want to be caught kidnapping, as our situation would be very un- pleasant. 1 would have left the company imme- diately, had it not been that [ could not benefit Richardson without ig ell myself; and all J had was in Nauvoo, and | still desired to ia ag appearances with Joe, that when I did expose him, I might do it to some purpose. (To be continued.) Heauin or New Ontaans.—The health of the city is good—extremely good. The ordinary dis- exses afflict fewer persons, and are less acute than swe) at this se . Astor an epidemic, there is no such thing amongst us; and so far advanced is the season usually de nominated “ sickly,”,that we are ine to believe the present year will pase over wit! too frequent visi- tation of pertodical pestilence.—N. 0. Pic., Aug. 27. Pune Watsr,--A meeting of the citizens will be holden atthe Faneuil Hall, this evening, on the subject of the introduction of pure soft water from Long Pond. ‘This ia a highly important subject, involving the expenditure of between 2 and 3,000,000 of dollars and a tall ane of Geb should be had in presenc gathering of the people.—Boston Transcript, Sept. Personal Movements. It is reported that ex-Governor G. Moore, of Alabama, died a few days ago. He had occupied important stations in public life—at one time Gov~ ernor of Alabama, and subsequently a member of Congress from that State. ‘The great whig mass convention at Erie, Pa.,on the 10th of September, will be addressed by Cassius M. Clay, of Kentucky, and ex-Gov. Corwin, of Oho. Mr. Crittenden’s absence {froin the great Nash- ville Convention was caused by a heavy domestic affliction. Gen. Leslie Coombs, of Ky., addressed a whig meeting at Philadelphia on Monday evening. James Watson Riley, a whig, has been nomina- ted for Congress in the 5th Ohio district, comprie- ing the N. W. counties. Judge Clemens, an old and much esteemed resi- dent of Macomb county, died on Sunday morning last. The Judge wasa native of Philadelphia. He removed to the State of Michigan in 1795. The democrats of New Sharon have nominated Henry E. Dyer, Esq., for Representative from the district composed of New Sharon, Industry and New Vineyard. Gen. Leslie Coombs, of Kentucky, who is one of the candidates for Presidential Electors in thet State, was expected in New Haven on Wednes- day, to address the Convention that day, as was also the Hon. J. McPherson Berrien. Gov. Letcher, of Kentucky, has issued a procla- mation appointing the 26th instant aday of prayer, praise and thankegiving. Vermont Evsction.—An election for Governor, Lieut. Governor, Members of Legislature, an Members of Congress, was to take piace in Ver- mont on Tuesday. The whigs have nominated Hon. Solomon Foote, Hon. Jacob Collamer, and Hon. George T. Marsh, now representing the Ist, 2d and 8d districts, for re-election. They have also nominated Hon. George B. Chandler to run against Hon. Paul Dillingham, Jr., the present re- presentative of the 4th district. A U.S. Senator 1s to be chosen a the new Legislature to succeed Hon. Samuel 8. Phelps. Lieut. R. Emmett Hove of the U. S. Navy was thrown from his horse in Washington city on Sun- day, on Pennsylvania Avenue, and severely wound- ed. The Rev. Mr. Guthe bas been assigned the pas- toral charge of the St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, in Buffalo. Capt. J. D. Sloat has been ordered to tuke com- mand of the Pacific squadron, and will sail from Norfolk about the 15th inst. for Chagres, in the U. 8. brig Oregon. The Whig assemblage at Clarksburg, Virginia, last week, were addressed by the Hon. George W. Summers and other distinguished friends of the cause. Mr. Senator Berrien, now at Saratoga is expect- ed to address the meeting at Boston on the 19:h inet On the lat October he goes as a delegate to the Episcopal Convention in Philadelphia. The following gentlemen have been nominated as candidates to represent the city of Baltimore in the next House ot Delegates of Maryland :—Jacob G. Davies, William George Reed, William F Giles, Francis Gallagher, David C. Springer. Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen of New Jersey, is expected in Boston in the course of thisor the next week. He 1s expected to attend the meeting of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, to be held at Worcester ina few days. Mr. Rives is at the Bath Springs, Morgan county, where he will remain until the 8th, and then take his departure for the Wheeling Convention on the 12th His health has been recruited by repose. Gen Gaines and suite were at St. Louis on the 26th ult. How. Thos. Marshall of Ky, was at Nashfielc, on the 28th ult. 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ETE, Otice No.2 Wall stret, and at 470 Hadson st cleaned and in repaired. ; (C7 A line through the Post Office, or otherwise, will receive prompt attention, aad im*re FOR LONDON= Regular Packets ofthe Hiwh Set —The fant racket ship PS ‘Cantal He H Griswold » WHT sail as above, her regular day. | 4 accommodations for cabin, secon cabs i n Ts Yersone intending to embark, ation 0 OREPH MeMURRAY, 100 Pipe street, corer of South street. The aboye will b ceded. by the packet ship Gladiator, ¥ i i on Sept. Captain Betton, an trans of uending, for their friends, can have them broaght out in the above vessel or any of th " ets sailing weekly, by applying as. abov ratte given, payable at sight fo 1 Bank of payable at their re tthe country; also, on Messrs. Spoor re a oe Coda, payable in every town im Gre sore it SaaS PASSAGE ‘To sul fast sail io y+ ‘Yeapaieled 4s al ete ireveeeding to tit port, should select this sa ‘nee, the accommodations for cabin, se cat exceedingly Sood. To "i on ue, oF to W. & J, T. TAPSCE shee 76,South street, corner of Mai¢ P. ‘TK B (Second Line)—The Huy BB. TOA Mewiiz Master, wil sail ou the River, fo Ist of September. apy Oe Ereralet OF Pot Bt, HING) my ar Boiling, corer Wi all and Water