---
title: Volume 6
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 6

Published in 1912, covers August 1843 to June 1844, including Smith's candidacy for president of the United States, the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor and his death at Carthage jail.

Web: https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6
JSON: https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6.json

## Sections

- [Title page](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/title-page.md)
- [Table of Contents](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/contents.md)
- [Introduction](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/introduction.md)
- [Chapter I. An Estimate of the Prophet Joseph as a Religious Leader—Anti-Mormon Meeting at Carthage—Historical Sketch—Important Conference of the Twelve Held in Boston.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/1.md)
- [Chapter II. Movements of Apostles in the East—The Nauvoo Mansion—Rockwell Acquitted—Special Conference at Nauvoo—Discourse of the Prophet on the Demise of James Adams.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/2.md)
- [Chapter III. Ancient Ruins in America, Book of Mormon Evidence—The Prophet on the U. S. Constitution and the Bible—Misrepresentations Corrected—Letter to the U. S. Presidential Candidates—The Prophet's Address to the Saints.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/3.md)
- [Chapter IV. Correspondence Between James Arlington Bennett and President Joseph Smith—Renewal of Petitions to Congress for Redress of Missouri Grievances—President Joseph Smith's Appeal to the "Green Mountain Boys"—Vermont—Status of the Nauvoo Legion in Illinois Militia.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/4.md)
- [Chapter V. The Avery Kidnapping—Defensive Preparations Against Missouri Mobs—Appeals to the General Government for Protection—Nauvoo Legion Offered as United States Troops.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/5.md)
- [Chapter VI. Memorial of City Council to Congress Anent Missouri Affairs—Rockwell's Return to Nauvoo—Recital of His Adventures—Avery's Acquittal by Missouri's Courts—Nauvoo's Police Force Increased—Publications on Mormonism, Pro Et Con—1843.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/6.md)
- [Chapter VII. President Smith's Correspondence with John C. Calhoun—Cartwright Drowning Case, England—City Guards Increased—Fears of Law and Marks—Investigation by the City Council—Resistance of Officers at Carthage—Anti-Mormon Objections to City Ordinances—The Prophet's Difficulties with Francis M. Higbee—Regulations for the Sale of Spirituous Liquors.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/7.md)
- [Chapter VIII. Presentation of the Book of Mormon to Queen Victoria—The Sealing Powers of the Priesthood—Governor Ford's Warning to the People of Hancock County—Apostrophe to Missouri—Joseph Smith Nominated for President of the United States—His Views on the Powers and Policy of the Government of the United States.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/8.md)
- [Chapter IX. Comments on Candidacy of Joseph Smith for President of the United States—Tenders of Peace to Missouri—Preliminary Steps to Western Movement of the Church—James A. Bennett and Vice Presidency.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/9.md)
- [Chapter X. Urging the Building of the Temple—Tenders of Peace to Missouri—Prophet's Discourse on Elias, Elijah, Messiah—Lyman Wight's Proposal of a Southwest Movement for the Church.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/10.md)
- [Chapter XI. Orson Pratt Sent to Washington as Agent of Nauvoo—Amos Fielding to England, Ditto—Comment on the Candidacy of Joseph Smith for President of the U.S.—Conspiracies of the Laws, Higbees, Fosters, Et Al. Against Joseph Smith—The Prophet's Memorial to Congress==Occupation of the West Contemplated.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/11.md)
- [Chapter XII. The Authorities of Nauvoo vs. the Higbees, Et. Al—Dedication of the Masonic Hall—The Church Conference of April, 1844—Address of President Sidney Rigdon; Ditto Patriarch Hyrum Smith—Historical Resume, and Building the Temple.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/12.md)
- [Chapter XIII. Conference of the Church, April, 1844, Continued—Address of Patriarch Hyrum Smith—The Building of the Temple.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/13.md)
- [Chapter XIV. General Conference for April, 1844, Concluded—The Announcement That the Whole Land of America Is Zion—Instructions to Elders Set Apart for Missions—A General Conference in England.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/14.md)
- [Chapter XV. Difficulties with the Higbees and Fosters—Conferences Appointed by the Twelve Throughout the United States—Instructions to Reuben Hedlock, President of the British Mission—Preparations for Enlargement of the Work—Francis M. Higbee's Suit Against President Smith—The Prophet Released.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/15.md)
- [Chapter XVI. Address of the Prophet—His Prophetic Calling and the Resurrection—Status of Affairs at Nauvoo—Hyde's Reports from Washington on the Western Movement—Oregon.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/16.md)
- [Chapter XVII. The State Presidential Convention at Nauvoo—The States Represented—Speech of John S. Reid, Esq.—Early Days with the Prophet.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/17.md)
- [Chapter XVIII. Charges Against President Smith Before the Circuit Court—His Voluntary Appearances at Court—Treatment—Return to Nauvoo.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/18.md)
- [Chapter XIX. Case of Jeremiah Smith Before Municipal Court at Nauvoo—Affidavits of Crimes of Chauncey L. Higbee—Appearance of the "Expositor."](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/19.md)
- [Chapter XX. The Destruction of the "Nauvoo Expositor"—Proceedings of the Nauvoo City Council and Mayor.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/20.md)
- [Chapter XXI. President Smith Arrested for Riot in Relation to "Expositor" Affair—Habeas Corpus Proceedings Before Municipal Court—A Call from Arkansas—The Prophets's Dreams—Mass Meeting at Warsaw—Letters to Governor Ford on "Expositor" Affair.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/21.md)
- [Chapter XXII. Discourse of the Prophet—The Godhead—The Mob Uprising—Arrest of President Smith, Et Al. over the "Expositor" Affair—Trial Before Esquire Wells.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/22.md)
- [Chapter XXIII. Rumors of Invasion from Missouri—The Legion Ordered to Assist the City Marshal—Nauvoo Placed Under Martial Law—The Mayor's Address to the Legion.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/23.md)
- [Chapter XXIV. Attempts to Draft Saints into Mob Service Against Nauvoo—Threatened Invasion from Missouri—James A. Bennett Urged to Come to Nauvoo.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/24.md)
- [Chapter XXV. The Twelve Called from Eastern Mission—Governor Ford at Carthage—Nauvoo Delegation to Governor—Threats and Conspiracy Against the Prophet's Life—Governor Ford Invited to Nauvoo to Investigate Conditions.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/25.md)
- [Chapter XXVI. Preparations to Defend Nauvoo—Mob Movements on Carthage Road—Governor Ford's Review of Hancock County Difficulties—Joseph Smith's Account of the Same Difficulties, Defense of His Own and Associates' Course.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/26.md)
- [Chapter XXVII. Governor Ford's Wrong Viewpoint—Elder Taylor's Account of the Interview with the Governor at Carthage—Close of the Prophet's Journal Narrative of His Life.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/27.md)
- [Chapter XXVIII. The Prophet Starts for the Rocky Mountains—The Counsel of False Brethren—The Return to Nauvoo—The Surrender and Arrival at Carthage.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/28.md)
- [Chapter XXIX. Arrest of Joseph and Hyrum Smith on a Charge of Treason—False Imprisonment—Elder Taylor's Protest—False Imprisonment.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/29.md)
- [Chapter XXX. Interview in Carthage Prison Between Governor Ford and the Prophet—Taylor's Report of the Interview—Testimony to the Existence of a Carthage Conspiracy Against the Prophet's Life.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/30.md)
- [Chapter XXXI. The Prophet in Carthage Prison—The Union of Judicial, Executive, and Military Authority in Dealing with the Prisoners—The Last Night in Prison.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/31.md)
- [Chapter XXXII. The Day of Martyrdom—Threats—Repeated Warnings of the Prisoners' Danger Given to Governor Ford—The Carthage Greys as Guards.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/32.md)
- [Chapter XXXIII. Departure of Governor Ford for Nauvoo—The Afternoon in Carthage Prison—The Assault on the Prison—The Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/33.md)
- [Chapter XXXIV. Governor Ford in Nauvoo—News of the Martyrdom—Messages to Nauvoo—Arrival of the Bodies—Sorrowful Scenes—The Burial.](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/34.md)
- [Index to Volume Vi](https://library.mrm.org/history-of-the-church/6/index.md)