 Prairies deserted of cattle and people, such as the blasting effect of mob misrule. Then on the 8th, he recorded anti-Mormon delegation came to town producing great excitement. Fearing violence, quote, many of the brethren packed up and crossed the river. On June 9th, the next day, Bullock said, saints were rushing to the river nearly panic-stricken. The next day, he packed up his own goods in order for speedy removal in case of attack.