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Story July 22, 1842

Alexandria Gazette

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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General Bennett exposes Joe Smith's crimes and licentiousness in the Sangamon Journal amid a quarrel with Mormon followers, revealing abuses against many women and aiming to diminish Smith's influence over deluded adherents.

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TROUBLE AMONG THE MORMONS.-Joe Smith, the Mormon prophet's quarrel with some of his followers, has induced an expose on their part of sundry of Joe's doings in past times. General Bennett, ex-Commander in Chief of the Nauvoo legion, publishes in the Sangamon Journal a long exposition of Jo Smith's crimes and offences against good morals, by which it would appear that the great Mormon leader is a most consummate scoundrel, addicted to the grossest licentiousness, to which "hundreds of single and married females" have fallen victims. The publishers of these statements are probably no better than him they abuse. They must have been a long while cognizant of all Joe's iniquities, but have not found it convenient to publish them to the world until now. The acts brought to light by this quarrel among the principal upholders of this humbug, will it is to be hoped lessen the sway that this Joe Smith has acquired over many deluded people. Phil. Gaz

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Crime Story Deception Fraud Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Deception Crime Punishment Betrayal

What keywords are associated?

Mormon Quarrel Joe Smith Expose General Bennett Licentiousness Nauvoo Legion Sangamon Journal

What entities or persons were involved?

Joe Smith General Bennett

Where did it happen?

Nauvoo

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Joe Smith General Bennett

Location

Nauvoo

Story Details

Quarrel among Mormons leads to General Bennett's expose in Sangamon Journal of Joe Smith's moral crimes and licentiousness victimizing hundreds of women, hoped to reduce his influence.

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