Polygamy; or, The mysteries and crimes of Mormonism, being a full and authentic history of this strange sect from its origin to the present time. . ed. Governor Gummingaccompanied him on his return,and was permitted to pass throughthe Mormon forces to Salt LakeCity. He was much flattered witlihis reception, particularly by anillumination in his honor of EchoCanon, which they passed in thenight. They were escorted byKimball and Rockwell, andreached the city early in thespring; the Mormons hastened toassure him that the rebellion inUtah was a pure invention, andthe records which were supposed to
Polygamy; or, The mysteries and crimes of Mormonism, being a full and authentic history of this strange sect from its origin to the present time. . ed. Governor Gummingaccompanied him on his return,and was permitted to pass throughthe Mormon forces to Salt LakeCity. He was much flattered witlihis reception, particularly by anillumination in his honor of EchoCanon, which they passed in thenight. They were escorted byKimball and Rockwell, andreached the city early in thespring; the Mormons hastened toassure him that the rebellion inUtah was a pure invention, andthe records which were supposed to have been destroyed, wereproduced entire! They had only been concealed. Such flattery and attention were bestowed upon the governorthat he was completely captivated, and such earnest representa-tions made that he was soon convinced that the Mormons werean innocent and much abused people, and was anxious to sparethem all humiliation possible. But he could not control thearmy, which had orders from the Secretary of War. He re-ported a respectful reception to Washington, and on the 12thof April Mr. Buchanan appointed L. W. Powell, of Kentucky,. PtTLPlT EOCK, ECHO CaSON. AND CRIMES OF MORMONISM. 163 and Ben McCulloch, of Texas, as Peace Commissioners, and bythem sent a proclamation of pardon I But Brigham Younghad given orders for a move, and early in April, 25,000 peoplefrom the city and north of it started south, they knew notwhere, but many supposed it was to Mexico, Governor Gum-ming in vain implored them to remain. Old Mormons haveoften told me how he stood upon the street as the long trainsrolled southward, with the tears streaming from his eyes, andprotested, if he followed his feelings he would rather go withthem than remain with the apostates. Late that month heissued a proclamation offering protection to all illegally re-strained of their liberty in Utah, but few availed themselvesof it. The latter part of May, the Peace Commissioners ar-rived, and had an interview with
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