When was it published?

September 26, 1846 in The Mississippi Creole

Domestic News September 26, 1846

The Mississippi Creole

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Military, Politics

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Col. John Crittenden, Captain Backenstos, Mr. Polk, Gov. Ford, Mr. Braman, Major Parker

Q: What keywords are associated?

Mormon War, Nauvoo, Anti Mormons, Crittenden Release, Backenstos, Gov Ford, Major Parker Arrest

Canton, Madison County, Mississippi

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What is this article about?

In the ongoing Mormon War, Col. John Crittenden has been released by Mormons. Anti-Mormons (2000 strong) await cannon from St. Louis to storm Nauvoo. Capt. Backenstos leads Mormons in reconnaissance. Gov. Ford sends Mr. Braman to arrest Major Parker for overstepping authority.

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Mormon War.—Col. John Crittenden, who was imprisoned by the Mormons, has been released and the anti-Mormons, 2000 in number, are only waiting the return of their agent from St. Louis, where he has been sent for cannon to storm Nauvoo. Captain Backenstos, one of Mr. Polk's appointments in the New Rifle Regiments, heads the Mormons, but keeps a respectful distance from the antis, whilst reconnoitering. It is understood that Gov. Ford has sent a Mr. Braman to Nauvoo, to arrest Major Parker and bring him to the seat of government forthwith. It is said that the said Parker has been assuming authority not delegated to him by the Governor. The end is not yet.—N. Y. Whig.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military Politics

What keywords are associated?

Mormon War Nauvoo Anti Mormons Crittenden Release Backenstos Gov Ford Major Parker Arrest

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. John Crittenden Captain Backenstos Mr. Polk Gov. Ford Mr. Braman Major Parker

Where did it happen?

Nauvoo

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Nauvoo

Key Persons

Col. John Crittenden Captain Backenstos Mr. Polk Gov. Ford Mr. Braman Major Parker

Outcome

col. john crittenden released; anti-mormons awaiting cannon; planned arrest of major parker; conflict ongoing

Event Details

Col. John Crittenden released after imprisonment by Mormons. 2000 anti-Mormons wait for agent returning from St. Louis with cannon to storm Nauvoo. Captain Backenstos, appointed by Mr. Polk, leads Mormons in reconnaissance at a distance. Gov. Ford sends Mr. Braman to Nauvoo to arrest Major Parker for assuming undelegated authority and bring him to government seat. The end is not yet.