Table of Contents
VOLUME V.
INTRODUCTION.
Dr. John C Bennett.
The Attempted Assassination of Governor Boggs of Missouri.
The First Attempt of Missouri to Extradite the Prophet.
The Second Attempt of Missouri to Extradite the Prophet.
Prospecting the West with a View to Removal of the Saints.
Development of the Prophet's Character.
Doctrinal Development.
The Time when the Revelation on the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant, Including a Plurality of Wives, was Given, and its Authorship.
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.
Inauguration of Endowment Ceremonies.
General John C. Bennett's Perfidy.
The Work in England.
The Prophet's Letter to Horace R. Hotchkiss—Explaining why the Former had taken Advantage of the Bankrupt Law.
Interview with Sidney Rigdon.
Moral Improvement of Nauvoo.
Branch Organization of Philadelphia Authorized.
General Conference in England.
Attitude of the Press.
Affidavit of John C. Bennett.
Resignation of Bennett as Mayor of Nauvoo.
Charge Against Robert D. Foster.
An Epistle to the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Scattered Abroad.
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.
The Fall of Chauncey L. Higbee.
Confessions of John C. Bennett.
The Prophet's Political Attitude.
Address of the Prophet to the Relief Society.
Discourse by the Prophet.
Minutes of Meeting of the Female Relief Society, at the Grove, Nauvoo, June 9, 1842.
Condition of English Saints in Nauvoo.
Hyrum Clark sent to England.
The Prophet's Confirmation of William Law's Defense of the Saints.
An Address to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and all the Honorable Part of the Community.
The Prophet's Letter to Jeanette Richards.
The Prophet's Letter to Governor Carlin on John C. Bennett Affairs.
Council Meetings at the Prophet's Home.
George Miller's Letter to Governor Reynolds of Missouri.
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.
Letter of Governor Thomas Carlin to Joseph Smith—Anent John C. Bennett.
Letter of Horace R. Hotchkiss to Joseph Smith—On the Prophet Taking Advantage of the Bankrupt Act.
Letter of Joseph Smith to H. R. Hotchkiss—Reply to Above.
A Phrenological Chart of Joseph Smith the Prophet by A. Crane, M. D., Professor of Phrenology.
Parade of the Legion.
Expedition to the Pineries.
Phrenological Chart of Willard Richards.
A Phrenological Chart of Brigham Young.
CHAPTER IV.
THE PROPHET CHARGED WITH BEING ACCESSORY TO THE ASSAULT ON EX-GOVERNOR BOGGS OF MISSOURI—CORRESPONDENCE WITH GOVERNOR CARLIN—THE CHARACTER OF JOHN C. BENNETT—PROPHECY THAT THE SAINTS WOULD BE DRIVEN TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
Affidavit of Lilburn W. Boggs Ex-Governor of Missouri.
Affidavit of the City Council Anent John C. Bennett.
Petition of the Nauvoo City Council to Governor Carlin.
Affidavit of Hyrum Smith.
Affidavit of William Law.
Letter of Governor Carlin to Joseph Smith Anent the Foregoing Resolution and Petition.
Letter of the Prophet to Governor Carlin—Satisfied with the Governor's Attitude.
Death of Bishop Vinson Knight.
Requirements of High Priests.
Prophecy that the Saints would be Driven to the Rocky Mountains.
Arrest of the Prophet on a Requisition of Missouri.
The Prophet's Comments on his Arrest.
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.
Meeting of the Prophet with Confidential Friends.
State of Things in Iowa.
Efforts to Throw the Prophet off his Guard.
Visit of Emma to the Prophet.
Letter of the Prophet to Wilson Law—Directing the Latter how to Proceed on Certain Contingencies Arising.
The Departure of Emma for Nauvoo.
Letter of Wilson Law to the Prophet, Expressing Willingness to Carry out the Latter's Instructions.
Unfriendly Spirit at Carthage.
Calmness and Courage of the Prophet.
The Prophet's Letter to Emma Smith—Detailing Prospective Movements.
Joseph Smith's Letter to Wilson Law—Concerning Probable Movements of the Prophet.
Blessing of the Prophet upon Erastus H. Derby.
Sentiments of the Prophet Towards his Wife Emma.
The Prophet's Love for his Brother Hyrum.
The Bond Between the Prophet and Newel K. Whitney.
The Prophet's Exaltation of Spirit.
The Prophet's Gratitude.
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.
Letter of Emma Smith to Joseph Smith Relating to the Future Movements of the Prophet, and Items of Business.
Letter of Wilson Law to
Joseph Smith—Advises Retirement of the Prophet from Nauvoo until next Governor takes Office.
Letter of James Arlington Bennett to Joseph Smith, Anent John C. Bennett and his Forthcoming Anti-Mormon Book.
The Prophet's Place of Retirement Discovered.
Letter of Wilson Law to Joseph Smith—Advising that the Prophet Secret Himself in Nauvoo.
Letter of Emma Smith to Governor Carlin—Pleading the Cause of the Prophet and the People of Nauvoo.
The Prophet's Removal to Carlos Granger's in Nauvoo.
Governor Carlin's Views of Affairs in Nauvoo.
The Prophet's Return to his Home.
Minutes of the Nauvoo High Council Meeting.
Ordination of Amasa M. Lyman to the Apostleship.
John C. Bennett Deposed as Chancellor of Nauvoo University.
Sidney Rigdon's Re-affirmation of his Faith.
The Strange Experience of Eliza Rigdon.
Elder Rigdon's Attitude Towards the Prophet.
Remarks of Hyrum Smith.
Hyrum Smith's Admonition.
Effect of the Meeting.
The Prophet's Blessing on Joseph Knight, Son.
Newel Knight and Joseph Knight, Jun., the Prophet's Friends.
The Prophet's Feelings Towards Orrin Porter Rockwell.
The Prophet's Testimony of his Father.
The Prophet's Characterization of his Mother.
The Character of Don Carlos Smith.
The Prophet's Prayer.
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.
Letter of Governor Carlin to Emma Smith, Anent the Prophet's Difficulties in Missouri.
Plans for the Defense of the Church.
Emma Smith's Letter to Governor Carlin—Defense of the Prophet, Arraignment of Missouri.
Minutes of a Special Conference held at Nauvoo.
Return of the Prophet to the People.
The Saints' Weapons of Warfare.
The Prophet's Plan of Campaign.
Minutes of the Female Relief Society—Remarks of the Prophet.
CHAPTER VIII.
INSTRUCTIONS ON BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD—CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN EMMA SMITH AND GOVERNOR CARLIN—THE PROPHET'S FIRST LETTER TO JAMES ARLINGTON BENNETT.
Orson Hyde's Pamphlet.
A Letter from the Prophet to the Saints at Nauvoo—Directions on Baptism for the Dead.
Excerpt from a Communication from William Law.
Petition of the Female Relief Society to Governor Carlin.
Letter of the Prophet to the Church—Further Directions on Baptism for the Dead.
The Letter's Effect.
Governor Carlin's Letter to Emma Smith—Nauvoo Charter and the Writ of Habeas Corpus.
The Prophet's Letter to James Arlington Bennett—The Forthcoming Book of John C. Bennett.
CHAPTER IX.
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE PROPHET WITH JAMES ARLINGTON BENNETT—EMMA'S ILLNESS—PLOTS TO ENTRAP THE PROPHET—LEGAL OPINION OF JUSTIN BUTTERFIELD ON MISSOURI PROCEDURE.
Movements of the Prophet in Nauvoo.
Letter from Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball—Reporting their Movements.
Letter of James Arlington Bennett—Treating Chiefly of John C. Bennett and his Book.
Temple Committee Affairs.
Letter of Elder Orson Pratt—Denying any Relations with John C. Bennett.
Reward Offered for the Arrest of the Prophet.
The Illness of Emma Smith.
Rigdon's Reports of Plots.
More Missouri Plots.
The Prophet's Removal to Father Taylor's.
The Mormons.
Justin Butterfield's Legal Opinion on the Efforts to Drag Joseph Smith into Missouri.
CHAPTER X.
TEMPLE AFFAIRS—THE PROPHET'S ADDRESS TO "NEW-COMERS"—CITY COUNCIL'S ACTIONS AS TO WRITS OF HABEAS CORPUS.
Temporary Floor in the Temple.
The Prophet at the Temple.
The Prophet's Advice to New-comers.
Return of Dr. Richards to Nauvoo.
Accident to the Prophet's Carriage.
Return of Hyrum Smith and Wilson Law.
Return of Brigham Young et al.
The Prophet's Consultation with Calvin A. Warren.
Post Office Affairs at Nauvoo.
Letter of George D. Watt, Reporting Emigrants.
CHAPTER XI.
PROPHET'S RETIREMENT FROM EDITORSHIP OF "TIMES AND SEASONS"—PROGRESS OF WORK ON TEMPLE—DIVISION OF NAUVOO INTO TEN WARDS—WILLIAM SMITH IN THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE—GOVERNOR FORD OF MISSOURI'S DEMAND FOR THE PROPHET.
Vote to Suspend the Millenial Star.
Disaster on Island of Madeira.
Letter of the Prophet to H. R. Hotchkiss—Land Purchase Contract Considered.
Sudden Illness of Brigham Young.
Temple Structure Difficulties.
Extract of a Letter from Orrin Porter Rockwell, Superscribed to Newel K. Whitney.
Inaugural Address of Governor Ford.
Agitation as to Nauvoo Charters.
Speech of William Smith on the Chartered Rights of Nauvoo.
Governor Ford to Joseph Smith—on the Missouri Requisition.
Letter of Justice Butterfield—Opinion on Governor Ford's Action.
Letter from James Adams, Advising the Prophet to Appear for Trial.
The First Elder to Die in a Foreign Land.
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.
Second Arrest of the Prophet on the Boggs Affair.
The Prophet's Start for Springfield.
The Prophet's Dream.
A Missouri Reminiscence.
The Prophet Meets Justin Butterfield, et al.
The Reign of Christ on Earth Expounded.
The Prophet's Trial Before Judge Pope.
A Disturbance Threatened.
The Prophet's Interview with Governor Ford.
A Discussion with Judge Douglas.
The Brewster Movement.
Chief Distinction Between the Saints and Sectarians.
A Prophet Defined.
Mormon Service at Springfield.
A Prophecy.
General Sentiment of the Prophet's Innocence.
The Prophet's View of the Negro.
The World's Lack of Faith.
The Meekness of a Prophet.
A Sample of Folly.
The Prophet's Illustration.
Conversations with Prominent Men.
The Trial Before Judge Pope.
The Plea of Mr. Butterfield.
The Treatment of the Prophet at Springfield.
The Prophet's hour with Judge Pope.
The Advice of Governor Ford.
Sundry Conversations.
Official Papers Relating to the Prophet's Trial at Springfield, Ill., Before Judge Pope.
Affidavit of Lilburn W. Boggs.
Affidavits of Sundry Witnesses.
The Prophet's Comment on Judge Pope's Opinion.
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.
The Start for Nauvoo.
An Accident by the Way.
Arrival in Nauvoo.
A Dinner Party at the Prophet's Home.
Letter of the Prophet to Josiah Butterfield—On Bennett's Movements.
Letter of John C. Bennett to Sidney Rigdon and Orson Pratt.
A Day of Fasting and Prayer.
Council Meeting of the Twelve.
The Case of Orson Pratt Before the Council.
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."
Scripture Correction.
Result of City Election.
A Stolen Record Secured.
A Prophet not Always a Prophet.
Joseph Smith to Hon. R. M. Young (U. S. Senator)—Payment of Loan and Nauvoo Postoffice Matters.
Boston Conference.
Interview with John B. Cowan.
Case of Oliver Olney.
The Prophet on Pay for Public Service.
Nauvoo Market Place Provided.
The Prophet on "Millerism".
Joseph Smith's Parable—The Press and the Prophet.
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.
The Visit to Shokoquon.
The Prophet at Home.
Letter of the Twelve—Calling for Assistance for the Prophet.
Settlement of Difficulty.
Letter of Sidney Rigdon to Alfred Stokes—Correcting Misrepresentations of Nauvoo Affairs.
Beginning of the Work in South Wales.
The Prophet a Peace Maker.
Temple Workers' Difficulties.
Remarks of the Prophet to Workmen on the Temple.
Views of the Prophet on Constitutional Power.
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.
The Prophet's Cheerfulness.
Manner of Disposing of Church Property.
The Questions of "Currency" and Blood Atonement, in the Nauvoo City Council.
Items of Instruction.
Repeal of Parts of the Nauvoo Charter Defeated in the Senate.
Precaution Against Missouri Movements Against the Prophet in Iowa.
Signs in the Heavens.
The Prophet's Dream.
The Prophet at Ramus.
The Prophet's Explanation of "Virtue Went out of Me".
Willard Richards to Mr. Bagby, Anent Taxes.
The Wasp Changed to the Nauvoo Neighbor.
A Prophecy as to Orrin Porter Rockwell.
Renewal of Old Missouri Charges.
The Prophet "Studying" Law.
The Work of Elder Parley P. Pratt in England.
Scientists on the Comet.
Excerpt of Letter from Millenial Star.
Signs in the Heavens.
Case of Benj. Hoyt Before High Council.
Destructive Tempests.
Opposition to the Work in South Wales.
Letter of Joseph Smith to Sidney Rigdon—Expressing Belief in Rigdon's Complicity in Conspiracy, with John C. Bennett et al.
Sidney Rigdon to Joseph Smith—Denies Existence of Just Cause of the Prophet's Suspicions.
Insult Resented.
The Prophet as a Justice of the Peace.
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.
Minutes of a Conference at Augusta, Lee County, Iowa, April 1st, 1843.
Letter of Elder Parley P. Pratt
Eulogizing Lorenzo D. Barnes, the First Elder to Die while on a Foreign Mission.
Questions Submitted to the Prophet.
Minutes of the General Conference, Beginning April 6th, 1843.
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.
A Special Conference at Nauvoo.
Batavia, New York, Conference.
Kirtland Conference.
Letter of J. H. Reynolds to Newel K. Whitney—Imprisonment of Orrin P. Rockwell.
Overseer of work on the Temple Appointed.
Arrival of Saints from England.
Remarks of the Prophet to the Saints Newly Arrived from England.
Speech of Colonel Cobb, Head Mingo of the Choctaws, East of the Mississippi, in Reply to the Agent of the U. S.
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.
Remarks of the Prophet on the Death of Lorenzo D. Barnes—The Resurrection.
Sundry Movements of the Prophet.
John C. Bennett Lecturing.
Visit of Pottawattamie Indians.
Sidney Rigdon's Alarm.
Nauvoo Legion Drill.
Visit of the Twelve to Augusta, Iowa.
The Prophet's Remarks on G. M. Nye.
Minutes of a High Council Meeting—Coltrin vs. Matthews.
Comment of the Prophet on the Kinderhook Plates.
Letter of H. R. Hotchkiss to Joseph Smith—Property Titles.
Legion Parade.
Steam Boat Excursion.
Mission Appointments.
CHAPTER XX.
IMPORTANT DOCTRINAL ITEMS: SALVATION THROUGH KNOWLEDGE—AGED MEN IN 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.
Salvation through Knowledge.
The Value of Aged Men in Council.
The Love of the Prophet for George A. Smith.
Visit of the Prophet to Ramus.
Remarks of the Prophet at Ramus—Lives that are Hid with God in Christ—Importance of the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant.
New York Conference.
The Great Prophecy on the Head of Stephen A. Douglas.
The Work Among the Scandinavians of Illinois.
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.
The Prophet's Definition of the Word "Mormon".
The Prophet's Reproof of the People.
The Prophet's Discourse from II Peter, First Chapter—Reproof of Self-Righteousness.
The Prophet's Characterization of Himself.
Complaint Against Benjamin Winchester.
The Prophet on Forming Temperance Societies.
First Contribution to the Nauvoo Museum.
Labors of Elder H. Tate.
Complaints Against the Laws and Dr. Foster.
Benjamin Winchester Investigated.
Elder Wilford Woodruff's Minutes of the Investigation of Benjamin Winchester.
Endowments at Nauvoo.
Record of the First Twelve in Relations with the Prophet.
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.
An Excursion on the Mississippi.
Minutes of a Conference Held at Manchester, England, June 4, 1843.
Letter of Samuel C. Owens to
Governor Ford—Informing the Latter of an Indictment Against Joseph Smith.
The Prophet's Discourse—The Purpose of the Gathering of Israel.
Rev. De Wolf Preaches at Nauvoo.
Conference at Lima.
Heber C. Kimball on the Word of Wisdom.
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.
Departure of the Prophet for Dixon, Lee Co., Ill.
Synopsis of a Lecture Delivered in Salem, on Nauvoo and the Prophet.
Another Arrest of the Prophet Threatened.
Proscription Against the Jews.
Markham and Clayton Sent to Warn the Prophet.
Progress of Markham and Clayton.
Markham and Clayton Arrive at Portland.
Projected Industries at Nauvoo Menaced by Pending Legislation.
Donations to the Temple.
Generosity of Earl Spencer.
Meeting of the Prophet with Markham and Clayton.
Postponement of the Prophet's Appointment at Dixon.
The Arrest at Dixon.
Markham's Courage.
Brutality of the Arrest.
The Timely Interference of Mr. Dixon.
The Prophet's Appeal to the People of Dixon.
Cyrus H. Walker.
Legion Enlargement.
Clayton's Return to Nauvoo.
Cyrus Walker's Terms for Legal Service.
Turning the Tables on Reynolds and Wilson.
Arrival at Pawpaw Grove.
David Town's Effective Speech.
Departure of Emma Smith from Dixon.
A Masonic Temple for Nauvoo.
Excitement at Nauvoo.
Relief Expeditions.
Writ of Habeas Corpus Secured.
Account of the Prophet's Arrest in the Chicago Democrat.
En route for Quincy.
Conover's Account of the First Division of the Expedition to Relieve the Prophet.
Reynolds and Wilson's Design of Kidnapping.
Reynolds and Wilson Disarmed.
Further Plans of Kidnapping.
Fourth of July Celebration appointed for Nauvoo.
The Prophet Protects Reynolds Against Flack.
Rockwood's Account of the Second Division of the Expedition to Relieve the Prophet.
Change of Destination from Quincy to Nauvoo.
Announcement of the Arrival of the Prophet at Nauvoo.
The Entrance into Nauvoo.
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.
The Prophet's Petition to the Municipal Court of Nauvoo for a Writ of Habeas Corpus.
The Prophet's Speech at Nauvoo—Relation of his Arrest at Dixon—The Right of Habeas Corpus Proceedings Under Nauvoo Charter Claimed.
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.
Affidavit of Attorneys.
Return of the Maid of Iowa Relief Expedition.
Burbank's Account of the Maid of Iowa Expedition for the Prophet's Relief.
Application for Posse to Retake the Prophet.
Fourth of July Celebration at Nauvoo.
The Prophet's Speech—Politics and Military Organization at Nauvoo.
Nauvoo's Visitors.
Report of the Fourth of July Celebration at Nauvoo—The Quincy Whig.
Letter of Governor Ford to Sheriff Reynolds Replying to a Petition for Military Force to Re-arrest the Prophet.
Joseph Smith's Affidavit on the Troubles in Missouri, Sent to Governor Ford.
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.
Markham Outwits Sheriffs Reynolds and Wilson.
Revelation on the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant, including the Plurality of Wives, Given through Joseph, the Seer, in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, July 12th, 1843.
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.
Letter of Willard Richards to Brigham Young—Detailing Current Events at Nauvoo.
The Thirty-eighth Vexatious Lawsuit.
Unwisdom of Elder Page.
Political Debate, Hoge vs. Walker.
Illness of the Prophet.
Meeting in Pittsburg.
Conference in Michigan.
The Prophet's Altercation with Bagby.
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.
The Prophet's Remarks at the Funeral of Judge Higbee.
The Prophet's Explanation of Election Day Troubles.
Letter of J. Hall, Missouri, on the Recent Arrest and Trial of the Prophet.
Editorial Comments of the Nauvoo Neighbor on the Foregoing Letter.
Extracts from Journal of Elder Jonathan Dunham While Engaged on an Exploration in the Western Country.
Minutes of a Meeting of the Twelve in New York City.
Address of the Prophet—Sidney Rigdon's Status—The Priesthood Expounded.