---
title: Volume 5
authors:
  - Roberts, B. H.
published: "1902"
language: en
type: index
source:
  url: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47091
  identifier: gutenberg-47091
  transcription: "Project Gutenberg eBook #47091 (Mormon Texts Project proofreading of the 1902 edition). The Gutenberg header, license and transcriber notes are not included."
rights:
  status: public-domain
  basis: 1902 US publication (Salt Lake City, Deseret News; introduction and notes by B. H. Roberts); published before 1931, so public domain in the United States
  source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47091
  publication_year: 1902
  note: Period I only (volumes 1 to 6). Period II (volume 7, 1932, and later volumes) is not public domain and is not included.
---

# Volume 5

Published in 1909, covers May 1842 to August 1843, including the break with John C. Bennett, Missouri's attempts to extradite Smith and the introduction of the endowment ceremonies.

Web: https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5
JSON: https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5.json

## Sections

- [Title page](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/title-page.md)
- [Table of Contents](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/contents.md)
- [Introduction to Volume V](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/introduction.md)
- [Chapter I. Inauguration of Endowment Ceremonies—Perfidy and Exposure of John C. Bennett—His Resignation as Mayor of Nauvoo—Epistle of the High Council to the Saints.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/1.md)
- [Chapter II. Actions in Relation to John C. Bennett Et Al.—The Prophet's Instructions to the Relief Society—Treatise on the "Holy Ghost"—William Law's Defense of the Saints—The Prophet's Address to the Church.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/2.md)
- [Chapter III. Correspondence Between the Prophet and Governor Thomas Carlin—Anent John C. Bennett's Character—Phrenological Charts of the Prophet Et Al.—The Government of God.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/3.md)
- [Chapter IV. The Prophet Charged with Being Accessory to the Assault on Ex-Governor Boggs of Missouri—Correspondence with Governer Carlin-The Character of John C. Bennett-Prophecy That the Saints Would Be Driven to the Rocky Mountains.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/4.md)
- [Chapter V. The Prophet in Seclusion—Correspondence with Wilson Law—Companionship of the Prophet and His Wife, Emma Smith—The Prophet's Appreciation of His Friends.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/5.md)
- [Chapter VI. Correspondence Between Joseph Smith and Wilson Law, Et Al.—The Prophet on the Attitude of Governor Carlin Towards Himself and the Saints—Revival of the Zeal of Sidney Rigdon—The Prophet's Blessings upon His Friends.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/6.md)
- [Chapter VII. Efforts to Counteract the Wicked Influence of John C. Bennett—The Prophet's Reappearance Among the People—His Discourse at the Special Conference and Before the Relief Society at Nauvoo.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/7.md)
- [Chapter VIII. Instructions on Baptism for the Dead—Correspondence Between Emma Smith and Governor Carlin—The Prophet's First Letter to James Arlington Bennett.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/8.md)
- [Chapter IX. Letter of James Arlington Bennett to the Prophet and the N. Y. "Herald"—Emma's Illness—Plots to Entrap the Prophet—Legal Opinion of Justin Butterfield on the Missouri Procedure.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/9.md)
- [Chapter X. Temple Affairs—The Prophet's Address to "Newcomers"—City Council's Actions as to Writs of Habeas Corpus.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/10.md)
- [Chapter XI. Prophet's Retirement from Editorship of "Times and Seasons"—Progress of Work on the Temple—Division of Nauvoo into Ten Wards—Wm. Smith in the Illinois Legislature—Governor Ford on Missouri's Demand for the Prophet.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/11.md)
- [Chapter XII. The Prophet at Springfield, Illinois—His Conversations and Interviews—Proceedings on Writ of Habeas Corpus Before Judge Pope—Release of the Prophet by Order of the Court and the Executive Order of Governor Ford—Official Papers in the Case.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/12.md)
- [Chapter XIII. The Prophet Again in Nauvoo—Celebration of His Release from Oppression—"Vade Mecum"—Reinstatement of Orson Pratt—Discourses of the Prophet, "The Kingdom of God;" "The Mission and Greatness of John the Baptist;" "Interpretation of Scriptures."](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/13.md)
- [Chapter XIV. Provisions for the Enlargement of the Municipal Government of Nauvoo—Sundry Activities of the Prophet—Keys of Knowledge by Which Angelic Administrations May Be Known—The Prophet's Parable, "The Lions of the Press."](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/14.md)
- [Chapter XV. Visit of the Prophet to Shokoquon—Wood Cutting Bee—The Prophet's Speech on Conditions at Nauvoo—On the Coming of the Son of Man.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/15.md)
- [Chapter XVI. Attempt to Repeal Parts of the Nauvoo Charter—Gold and Silver Alone Made Legal Tender in Nauvoo—Signs in the Heavens—"The Wasp" Changed into "The Nauvoo Neighbor"—Suspicions of the Prophet Against Sidney Rigdon.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/16.md)
- [Chapter XVII. Eulogy of Lorenzo D. Barnes—The Beginning of Auxiliary Organizations in the Church—Important Items of Doctrine Proclaimed at Ramus—The General Conference of April 6th, 1843.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/17.md)
- [Chapter XVIII. A Great Missionary Movement—Special Instructions to Elders Undertaking Missions—Imprisonment of Orrin P. Rockwell—Arrival of Saints from England—Speech of the Prophet—Indian Eloquence.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/18.md)
- [Chapter XIX. The Prophet on the Resurrection—Directions Given as to the Labors of the Twelve Et Al.—The Kinderhook Plates—First Issue of "The Nauvoo Neighbor"—New Mission Appointments.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/19.md)
- [Chapter XX. Important Doctrinal Items: Salvation Through Knowledge—Aged Men on Councils—Importance of the Doctrine of the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant—The Nature of Matter. The Prophecy on the Head of Stephen A. Douglas—The Work Among the Scandinavians in Illinois.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/20.md)
- [Chapter XXI. Definition of the Word "Mormon"—Discourse on Making "Calling" and "Election" Sure—Mission to the Society Islands Opened—Character Sketch of the Prophet, "Boston Bee"—Trial of Benjamin Winchester.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/21.md)
- [Chapter XXII. Forms of Credentials of the Twelve—Conference at Manchester, England—Death of Judge Elias Higbee—"The Purpose of Gathering," a Discourse by the Prophet.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/22.md)
- [Chapter XXIII. The Prophet's Visit to Dixon, Lee Co.—Conditions in Nauvoo—Salem Argus—Summary of the World's Events for the Year 1843, Up to June—News of the Impending Arrest of the Prophet Received at Nauvoo—Expeditions for His Protection—The Arrest—Turning the Tables—Return to Nauvoo.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/23.md)
- [Chapter XXIV. Application to the Municipal Court of Nauvoo for Writ of Habeas Corpus—The Prophet's Speech at Nauvoo—Proceedings Before the Municipal Court—The Prisoner Discharged from Custody.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/24.md)
- [Chapter XXV. Aftermath of the Prophet's Release from Arrest—Fourth of July Celebration at Nauvoo—Appeals to Governor Ford for Employment of Military Force—Supplementary Affidavits on Affairs in Missouri.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/25.md)
- [Chapter XXVI. Discourse of the Prophet—His Love for Mankind—Presentation of the Documents of the Late Trial to Governor Ford—Revelation on the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant and Plurality of Wives.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/26.md)
- [Chapter XXVII. State of Affairs in Nauvoo, Willard Richards—A Political Trick, Illinois State Register—Burden of the Prophet's Ministry, Discourse—Enlargement of Mormonism, "Boston Bee"—The Prophet on Politics, Discourse—Movements of the Apostles.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/27.md)
- [Chapter XXVIII. The Prophet on the Life and Character of Judge Elias Higbee—Life and Resurrection—Explanation of Election Day Troubles—Governor Ford's Refusal to Play into the Hands of Missouri—Anti-Mormon Agitation at Carthage—Elder Jonathan Dunham's Report of His Western Explorations.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/28.md)
- [Index to Volume V](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/5/index.md)