In all probability those who got up the
hoax were the most busy in carrying it
out.
We understand that Maj. Baker, admit
ting himself to be ts badly deceived as he
was in the late election, threatens to whip
the author of the hoax if he can he found.
We think the fellow deserves a title of
honor, and would receive a liberal salary,
for future services, if ho would apply to
the Springfield Junto.
Here is a copy of the slip and the com
ments of the Journal :
JOURNAL BULLETIN.
Springfield, Tuesday Aug. 16, 1843. ,.
. 6 o'clock, P. M.
We have just received a hand-bill from tho
office of the Quincy Herald, containing the fol
lowing startling news, which we hasten to lay
uciore our rcuuers.
We trust every military company in the State
will bo ready at a moment's warninir, to march
to the scene of outrage, and sustain the Constitu
tion and laws of the country.
From the Quincy Herald Extra Aug. 13, 12 M..
Trouble at IVnar Outbreak f the Max
UI9UB.
Our city has been thrown into confusion by the
arrival of the steamer Pre-emption, which left
W arsaw about 10 o clock, bearing an exprese to
the Governor. We learn that vesterdav afternoon
a difficulty arose between the Mormons and Anti-
Mormons, and a fight ensued in which two of the
latter were dreadfully beaten and in the course
of an hour the whole surrounding neighborhood
was up the legion was called out, and a general
melee ensued. Some 20 or 30 were killed and
many dreadfully wounded.
I tie Anti-Mormons were beaten back, and tha
Legion ia still under arms bidding, defiance to the
authorities. When the boat left, the excitement
was intliscriliable.
