Foundations of Mormonism e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Why did the State expel the Mormons? - The State published the facts upon which it based its action in 1841 - Facts given by leading Mormons - The or ganization of the Danites to commit depredations on its citi zens brought about the charge of high treason - The attack upon the State Militia by the Mormons and the appeals Of citizens for protection against them induced the Governor to issue the order to exterminate, or drive them from the State Mormons drove out Mormons by threat of vengeance - The threat '0f extermination came first from the Mormons - Their conduct could not be tolerated in a free State - This State docu ment known but to few.