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132 the state in putting down a mob, were forced at the point of the bayonet to sign an obligation, binding not only themselves but the civilians within their settlements to defray the entire expense of the war. This proceeding was sufficiently peculiar; but, as a climax to their conduct, some of the officers and men laid hands on the Mormons' property wherever they could find it, taking no thought of payment.

General Clark now comes forward, and entering the town of Far West, collects the saints in the pub- lic square, reads them a lecture, and selecting fifty of their number, thrusts them into prison. Next day forty-six of the fifty are taken to Richmond, and after a fortnight's confinement half are liberated,