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March 19, 1852
The Athens Post
Athens, Mcminn County, Tennessee
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John M. Bernhisel, delegate from Oregon, contradicts rumors via Washington papers that Mormons declared independence and armed against the U.S. government, calling it a fabrication from last fall's government difficulties.
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The Mormon Affair Contradicted.
The Washington papers of Tuesday publish a card from John M. Bernhisel, a delegate from Oregon, in which he positively contradicts the rumor brought by the steamer Prometheus, from Oregon, that the Mormons had issued a declaration of independence, and set at nought the powers of the general government. He also asserts that the story of their arming themselves and declaring their territory to be an independent republic, is a sheer fabrication, and has gained circulation from the misunderstanding growing out of the difficulty with the Government affairs last fall.
The Washington papers of Tuesday publish a card from John M. Bernhisel, a delegate from Oregon, in which he positively contradicts the rumor brought by the steamer Prometheus, from Oregon, that the Mormons had issued a declaration of independence, and set at nought the powers of the general government. He also asserts that the story of their arming themselves and declaring their territory to be an independent republic, is a sheer fabrication, and has gained circulation from the misunderstanding growing out of the difficulty with the Government affairs last fall.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Mormon Affair
Oregon Rumor
Independence Declaration
Government Contradiction
What entities or persons were involved?
John M. Bernhisel
Where did it happen?
Oregon
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Oregon
Key Persons
John M. Bernhisel
Outcome
rumor declared a sheer fabrication stemming from misunderstanding of last fall's government difficulties.
Event Details
John M. Bernhisel positively contradicts the rumor brought by the steamer Prometheus that Mormons issued a declaration of independence, set at nought the powers of the general government, armed themselves, and declared their territory an independent republic.