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Domestic News January 9, 1858

Mountain Democrat

Placerville, El Dorado County, California

What is this article about?

Young men in Reservoir Hill enrolled about 30 volunteers for the Mormon war on Saturday evening, with Saml. J. Fryer as captain. Wm. Jones started a company in the city, expecting to raise a battalion. California is ready to supply volunteers to support the federal government against Brigham Young and Mormon fanatics.

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Martial.—We understand that, on Saturday evening last, the young men of Reservoir Hill, commenced the enrollment of a company of volunteers for the "Mormon war," and in a very short time the roll contained some thirty names. Saml. J. Fryer is spoken of as Capt. of the Company. Wm. Jones has, also, commenced enrolling a company in this city, and we doubt not, could raise a battalion in a short while. Let the President once call on California for volunteers, and old El Dorado will supply as many brave fellows, eager to fight for the supremacy of the laws and the subjugation of the fanatics and their savage allies, as any county in the State. We hear of but one opinion on the subject, and that is that the Federal Government must be sustained, and Brigham Young taught humility and decency.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Politics

What keywords are associated?

Mormon War Volunteers California Reservoir Hill Brigham Young

What entities or persons were involved?

Saml. J. Fryer Wm. Jones Brigham Young

Where did it happen?

California

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

California

Event Date

Saturday Evening Last

Key Persons

Saml. J. Fryer Wm. Jones Brigham Young

Outcome

enrollment of some thirty names in reservoir hill company; another company starting in the city with potential for a battalion.

Event Details

Young men of Reservoir Hill commenced enrollment of a volunteer company for the Mormon war, with Saml. J. Fryer as captain. Wm. Jones commenced enrolling another company in this city. California expected to supply many volunteers to fight for laws and subjugate fanatics and allies, sustaining the Federal Government and teaching Brigham Young humility.

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