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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1846
Page
2
The Quincy Whig reports on Nauvoo clashes between Mormon and anti Mormon factions. It covers mayoral statements, battlefield casualties, propounded peace proposals, and citizen mediation efforts. It notes political tensions, militia mobilization, and shifting editorial stances amid ongoing hostilities. The piece cites Mayor Wood, Major Flood, Brockman, and local figures while describing civilian impact and public sentiment.
In 1846 at Nauvoo and Hancock County representatives including Maj Parker and Col Chittenden present terms to remove Mormons to restore peace. Major Singleton and Captains Reynolds and Smith express desire to avoid bloodshed while detailing surrender of arms, removal within sixty days, and armed force arrangements.
Letters from Major Parker and Jas W Singleton outline a temporary peace plan for Hancock County. Removal of Mormons from Nauvoo within sixty days, a 25 man peace force funded by both communities, and an appointed attorney to supervise writs are proposed. The plan aims to end hostilities and restore civil order, with further steps to disband armed groups after compliance checks.
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