Extracts

From a Revelation given to Joseph Smith, jr., Jan 19th 1841.

Verily thus saith the Lord, unto you my servant Joseph Smith, I am well pleased with your offerings and acknowledgements [acknowledgments] which you have made; for unto this end have I raised you up, that I might shew [show] forth my wisdom through the weak things of the earth. Your prayers are acceptable before me, and in answer to them, I say unto you, that you are now called, immediately to make a solemn proclamation of my gospel, and of this stake which I have planted to be a corner stone of Zion, which shall be polished with that refinement which is after the similitude of a palace. This proclamation shall be made to all the Kings of the world, to the four corners thereof-To the honorable President elect, and the high minded Governors of the nation in which you live, and to all the nations of the earth scattered abroad. Let it be written in the spirit of meekness, and by the power of the Holy Ghost which shall

be in you at the time of the writing of the same; for it shall be given you by the Holy Ghost to know my will concerning those Kings and authorities, even what shall befall them in a time to come. For, behold! I am about to call upon them to give heed to the light and glory of Zion, for the set time has come to favor her.

Call ye, therefore, upon them with loud proclamation and with your testimony, fearing them not, for they are as grass, and all their glory as the flower thereof, which soon falleth, that they may be left also without excuse, and that I may visit them in the day of visitation, when I shall unveil the face of my covering, to appoint the portion of the oppressor among hypocrites, where there is gnashing of teeth, if they reject my servants and my testimony which I have revealed unto them. And, again, I will visit and soften their hearts, many of them, for your good, that ye may find grace in their eyes, that they may come to the light of truth, and the Gentiles to the exaltation or lifting up of Zion. For the day of my visitation cometh speedily, in an hour when ye think not of, and where shall be the safety of my people? and refuge for those who shall be left of them? Awake! O Kings of the earth! Come ye, O! come ye with your gold and your silver, to the help of my people-to the house of the daughter of Zion.

And again, verily I say unto you, let my servant Robert B. Thompson, help you to write this proclamation, for I am well pleased with him, and that he should be with you; let him, therefore, hearken to your council, and I will bless him with a multiplicity of blessings; let him be faithful and true in all things from henceforth, and he shall be great in mine eyes; but let him remember that his stewardship will I require at his hands.

And again, verily I say unto you, blessed is my servant Hyrum Smith, for I the Lord loveth him, because of the integrity of his heart, and because he loveth that which is right before me saith the Lord.

Again, let my servant John C. Bennett, help you in your labor, in sending my word to the Kings and people of the earth, and stand by you, even you my servant Joseph Smith in the hour of affliction, and his reward shall not fail if he recieve [receive] council; and for his love, he shall be great; for he shall be mine if he does this, saith the Lord. I have seen the work he hath done, which I accept, if he continue; and will crown him with blessings and great glory.

And again, I say unto you, that it is my will that my servant Lyman Wight, should continue in preaching for Zion, in the spirit of meekness, confessing me before the world, and I will bear him up as on eagle's wings and he shall beget glory and honor to himself, and to my name, that when he shall finish his work, I may receive him unto myself, even as I did my servant David Patten, who is with me at this time, and also, my servant Edward Partridge, and also my aged servant Joseph Smith, Sen., who sitteth with Abraham, at his right hand, and blessed and holy is he, for is mine.

And again, verily I say unto you; my servant George Miller is without guile, he may be trusted because of the integrity of his heart; and for the love which he has to my testimony, I the Lord loveth him. I therefore say unto you, I seal upon his head the office of a bishoprick [bishopric], like unto my servant Edward Partridge, that he may receive the consecration of mine house, that he may administer blessing upon the heads of the poor of my people saith the Lord. Let no man despise my servant George, for he shall honor me. Let my servant George, and my servant Lyman, and my servant John Snider, and others, build a house unto my name, such an one, as my servant Joseph shall show unto them, upon the place which he shall show unto them also. And it shall be for a house of boarding, a house that strangers may come from afar to lodge therein-therefore let it be a good house, worthy of all acceptation, that the weary traveller [traveler], may find health and safety, while he shall contemplate the word of the Lord, and the corner stone I have appointed for Zion. This house shall be a healthy habitation, if it be built unto my name, and if the governor, which shall be appointed unto it, shall not suffer any pollution to come upon it. It shall be holy, or the Lord your God will not dwell therein.

And again, verily, verily I say unto you, let all my saints from afar; and

send ye swift messengers, yea chosen messengers, and say unto them, come ye with all your gold, and your silver, and your precious stones, and with all your antiquities; and with all who have knowledge of antiquities, that will come may come, and bring the box tree and the fir tree, and the pine tree, together with all the precious trees of the earth, and with iron and with copper, and with brass, and with zink [zinc], and with all your precious things of the earth, and build a house to my name, for the Most High to dwell therein; for there is not place found on earth, that he may come and restore again that which was lost unto you, or, which he hath taken away, even the fulness [fullness] of the priesthood; for a baptismal font there is not upon the earth; that they, my saints, may be baptized for those who are dead; for this ordinance belongeth to my house, and cannot be acceptable to me, only in the days of your poverty, wherein ye are not able to build a house unto me. But I command you, all ye may saints, to build a house unto me, and I grant unto you a sufficient time to build a house unto me; and during this time your baptisms shall be acceptable unto me. But, behold, at the end of this appointment, your baptisms for your dead shall not be acceptable unto me, and if you do not these things, at the end of the appointment, ye shall be rejected as a church with your dead, saith the Lord your God.-For, verily, I say unto you, that after you have had sufficient time to build a house unto me, wherein the ordinance of baptism for the dead belongeth, and for which the same was instituted from before the foundation of the world, your baptisms for your dead cannot be acceptable unto me, for therein are the Keys of the holy priesthood ordained, that you may receive honor and glory. And after this time, your baptisms for the dead, by those who are scattered abroad, are not acceptable unto me, saith the Lord; for it is ordained that in Zion and in her Stakes, and in Jerusalem, those places which I have appointed for refuge, shall be the places for your baptisms for your dead.

And again, verily I say unto you, how shall your washings be acceptable unto me, except ye perform them in a house which you have built to my name? For, for this cause I commanded Moses, that he should build a tabernacle, that they should bear it with them in the wilderness, and to build a house in the land of promise, that those ordinances might be revealed, which had been hid from before the world was; therefore verily I say unto you, that your annointings, and your washings, and your baptisms for the dead, and your solemn assemblies, and your memorials for your sacrifices, by the sons of Levi, and your oracles in your most holy places, wherein you receive conversations, and your statutes, and judgments, for the beginning of the revelations and foundation of Zion, and for the glory, honor, and adornment of all her municiples [municipals], are ordained by the ordinance of my holy house, which my people are always commanded to build unto my holy name.

And verily I say unto you, let this house be built unto my name, that I may reveal mine ordinances therein unto my people; for I design to reveal unto my church, things which have been kept hid from before the foundation of the world-things that pertain to the dispensation of the fullness of times; and I will show unto my servant Joseph, all things pertaining to this house, and the priesthood thereof, and the place whereon it shall be built; and ye shall build it on the place where you have contemplated building it, for that is the spot which I have chosen for you to build it. If ye labor with all your mights, I will consecrate that spot, that it shall be made holy; and if my people will hearken to my voice, and unto the voice of my servants whom I have appointed, to lead my people, behold, verily I say unto you, they shall not be moved out of their place. But if they will not hearken to my voice, nor unto the voice of these men whom I have appointed, they shall not be blest, because they pollute my holy grounds, and my holy ordinances, and charters, and my holy words, which I give unto them.

And it shall come to pass, that if you build a house unto my name, and do not do the things that I say, I will not perform the oath which I make unto you, neither fulfil [fullfil] the promises which ye expect at my hands, saith the Lord: for instead of blessings, ye, by your

own works, bring cursings, wrath, indignation, and judgment upon your own heads by your follies, and by all your abominations, which you practise [practice] before me saith the Lord.

Verily, verily I say unto you, that when I give a commandment unto any of the sons of men, to do a work unto my name, and those sons of men go with all their mights, and with all they have, to perform that work, and cease not their dilligence, [diligence] and their enemies come upon them, and hinder them from performing that work, behold, it behooveth me to require that work no more at the hands of those sons of men, but to accept of their offerings; and the iniquity and transgression of my holy laws and commandments, I will visit upon the heads of those who hindered my work, unto the third and fourth generation, so long as they repent not, and hate me saith the Lord God. Therefore, for this cause have I accepted the offerings of those men whom I commanded to build up a city and a house unto my name in Jackson county, Missouri, and were hindered by their enemies, saith the Lord your God: and I will answer judgment, wrath, indignation, wailing, anguish and gnashing of teeth, upon their heads, unto the third and fourth generation, so long as they repent not, and hate me saith the Lord your God. And this I make an ensample unto you, for your consolation, concerning all those who have been commanded to do a work, and have been hindered by the hands of their enemies, and by oppression, saith the Lord your God; for I am the Lord your God, and will save all those of your bretheren [brethren], who have been pure in heart, and have been slain in the land of Missouri saith the Lord.

And again, verily I say unto you, I command you again to build a house to my name, even in this place, that ye may prove yourselves unto me, that ye are faithful in all things whatsoever I command you, that I may bless you, and crown you with honor, immortality and eternal life.

And now, I say unto you, as pertaining to my boarding house, which I have commanded you to build for the boarding of strangers; let it be built unto my name, and let my name be named upon it, and let my servant Joseph and his house have place therein from generation to generation. For this annointing [anointing] have I put upon his head, that his blessing shall also be put upon the heads of his posterity after him, and as I said unto Abraham, concerning the kindreds of the earth, even so, I say unto my servant Joseph, in thee, and in thy seed, shall the kindreds of the earth be blessed.

Therefore, let my servant Joseph and his seed after him, have place in that house from generation to generation, for ever and ever saith the Lord, and let the name of that house be called the Nauvoo House, and let it be a delightful habitation for man, and a resting place for the weary traveller [traveler], that he may contemplate the glory of Zion, and the glory of this the corner stone thereof; that he may receive, also, the council from those whom I have set to be as plants of renown, and as watchmen upon her walls.

Behold! verily I say unto you, let my servant George Miller, and my servant Lyman Wight, and my servant John Snider, and my servant Peter Hawes, organize themselves, and appoint one of them to be president over their quorum for the purpose of building that house.

And again, verily I say unto you, if my servant George Miller, and my servant Lyman Wight, and my servant John Snider, and my servant Peter Hawes, receive any stock into their hands, in monies [moneys] or in properties, wherein they receive the real value of monies [moneys] they shall not appropriate any portion of that stock to any other purpose, only in that house; and if they do appropriate any portion of that stock, any where else, only in that house, without the consent of the stockholders, and do not repay four fold, they shall be accursed, and shall be removed out of their place saith the Lord God, for I the Lord am God, and cannot be mocked in any of these things.

Let my servant Vinson Knight lift up his voice long and loud in the midst of the people, to plead the cause of the poor and needy, and let him not fail neither let his heart faint, and I will accept of his offrings [offerings], for they shall not be unto me as the offering of Cain, for he shall be mine saith the Lord. Let his family rejoice and turn away their

hearts from affliction, for I have chosen him and anointed him, and he shall be honored in the midst of his house, for I will forgive all his sins, saith the Lord, Amen.

Let my servant Isaac Galland put stock in that house, for I the Lord loveth him for the work he hath done, and will forgive all his sins, therefore, let him be remembered for an interest in that house from generation to generation. Let my servant Isaac Galland be appointed among you, and be ordained by my servant William Marks, and be blessed of him to go with my servant Hyrum to accomplish the work that my servant Joseph shall point out to them, and they shall be greatly blessed.

Let my servant William Law pay stock in that house for himself and his seed after him, from generation to generation. If he will do my will let him not take his family unto the eastern lands, even unto Kirtland, nevertheless I the Lord will build up Kirtland, but I the Lord have a scourge prepared for the inhabitants thereof. Let no man go from this place who has come here assaying to keep my commandments. If they live here, let them live unto me, and if they die, let them die unto me; for they shall rest from all their labors here and shall continue their works.-Therefore, let my servant William put his trust in me, and cease to fear concerning his family, because of the sickness of the land: If ye love me keep my commandments, and the sickness of the land shall redound to your glory.

Let my servant William go and proclaim mine everlasting gospel, with a loud voice, and with great joy as he shall be moved upon by my spirit unto the inhabitants of Warsaw, and also unto the inhabitants of Carthage & also unto the inhabitants of Burlington, and also unto the inhabitants of Madison, & then await patiently and diligently for further instructions at my general conference, saith the Lord. If he will do my will let him, from henceforth, hearken to the council of my servant Joseph, and with his interest support the cause of the poor, and publish the new translation of my holy word unto the inhabitants of the earth; and if he will do this, I will bless him, with a multiplicity of blessings, that he shall not be forsaken, nor his seed be found begging bread.

And again, verily I say unto you; let my servant William be appointed, ordained, and anointed as a counsellor [counselor] unto my servant Joseph, in the room of my servant Hyrum; that my servant Hyrum may take the office of priesthood and patriarch, which was appointed unto him by his father, by blessing and also by right, that from henceforth he shall hold the keys of the patriarchal blessings upon the heads of all my people, that whoever he blesses shall be blessed and whoever he curseth shall be cursed-that whatsoever he shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven, and whatsoever he shall loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven; and from this time forth, I appoint unto him., that he may be a prophet, and a seer, and a revelator unto my church, as well as my servant Joseph, that he may act in concert also, with my servant Joseph, and that he shall receive council from my servant Joseph, who shall shew [show] unto him the keys, whereby he may ask and receive, and be crowned with the same blessings. I crown upon his head, the bishoprick [bishopric], and blessing, and glory, and honor, and priesthood, and gifts of the priesthood, that once were put upon him, that was my servant Oliver Cowdery; that my servant Hyrum may bear record of the things which I shall shew [show] unto him, that his name may be had in honorable remembrance from generation to generation, for ever and ever. Let my servant William Law, also receive the keys by which he may ask and receive blessings; let him be humble before me, and be without guile and he shall receive my spirit, even the comforter, which shall manifest unto him the truth of all things, and shall give him in the very hour, what he shall say, and these signs shall follow him: he shall heal the sick, he shall cast out devils, and shall be delivered from those who would administer unto him deadly poison, and shall be led in paths where the poisonous serpent cannot lay hold upon his heel; and he shall mount up as upon Eagles' wings; and, what if I will that he should raise the dead, let him not withhold his voice. Therefore, let my servant William cry aloud and spare not, with joy and rejoicing, and with hosannas to him that sitteth upon the throne for ever and ever, saith the Lord your God.

Behold! I say unto you, I have a mission in store for my servant William, and my servant Hyrum, and for them alone, and let my servant Joseph tarry at home, for he is needed; the remainder I will shew [show] unto you hereafter, even so, amen.

And again, verily I say unto you, if my servant Sidney will serve me and be a counsellor [counselor] unto my servant Joseph, let him arise, and come up and stand in the office of his calling and humble himself before me; and if he will offer unto me an acceptable offering and acknowledgments, and remain with my people; behold I the Lord your God will heal him that he shall be healed, and he shall lift up his voice again on the mountains and be a spokesman before my face. Let him come and locate his family in the neighborhood in which my servant Joseph resides, and in all his journeyings let him lift up his voice as with the sound of a trump and warn the inhabitants of the earth to flee the wrath to come; let him assist my servant Joseph, and also, let my servant William Law assist my servant Joseph in making a solemn proclamation unto the Kings of the earth, even as I have before said unto you. If my servant Sidney will do my will, let him not move his family unto the eastern lands, but let him change their habitation even as I have said. Behold it is not my will that he shall seek to find safety and refuge out of the city which I have appointed unto you, even the city of Nauvoo. Verily I say unto you, even now, if he will hearken to my voice it shall be well with him.

To those of our readers who reside at remote distances from this place, and who may have but a very slight acquaintance with the doctrines of onr [our] holy religion, and who, from their scattered situation have not the advantages to obtain instruction in things concerning the Kingdom of God and his purposes in the last days, we intend of occasionally giving them a short synopsis of the discourses, and items of doctrine set forth and investigated by the presidency and the experienced Elders of the church, who address the congregation of the saints at this place.

To this place, we know, the saints abroad look for information and instruction, and we should be pleased if, in the providence of God, they could soon locate themselves in this vicinity, that they might enjoy all the blessings and privileges of their bretheren [brethren] here. But owing to various circumstances, many will probably not be able to move to this place for sometime, and who, undoubtedly, will cheerfully hail any intelligence respecting our proceedings and the doctrines illucidated [elucidated] from time to time, by the authorities of the church.

However, before we enter upon this part of our labor, we would say, that we shall not attempt to give the discourses at length; this we are unable to do, neither have we sufficient space in our columns, but merely to give the outlines of the principle addresses delivered, embracing such matters of faith and doctrine, as shall tend to benefit our bretheren [brethren] in the gospel and the world at large.

In attending to this, we hope that our friends will appreciate the motives that induce us to engage in it, and that we shall meet their approval and support.

Sunday Morning, May 16th, l841.

The indications of the morning promised a beautiful day. At 10 o'clock A. M. a large concourse of the saints assembled on the meeting ground and were addressed by Pres. Joseph Smith, who spoke at considerable length. He commenced his observations by remarking that the kindness of our Heavenly Father, called for our heartfelt gratitude. He then observed that satan was generally blamed for the evils which we did, but if he was the cause of all our wickedness, men could not be condemned. The devil cannot compel mankind to evil, all was voluntary.-Those who resist the spirit of God, are liable to be led into temptation, and then the association of heaven is withdrawn from those who refuse to be made partakers of such great glory-God would not exert any compulsory means and the Devil could not; and such ideas as were entertained by many were absurd. The creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but Christ subjected the same in hope-we are all subject to vanity while we travel through the crooked paths, and difficulties which surround us. Where is the man that is free from vanity? None ever were

perfect but Jesus, and why was he perfect? because he was the son of God, and had the fulness [fullness] of the Spirit, and greater power than any man.-But, notwithstanding our vanity, we look forward with hope, (because "we are subjected in hope,") to the time of our deliverance.

He then made some observations on the first principles of the gospel, observing that many of the saints who had come from different States and Nations, had only a very superficial knowledge of these principles, not having heard them fully investigated. He then briefly stated the principles of faith, repentance, and baptism for the remission of sins, which were believed by some of the religious societies of the day, but the doctrine of laying on of hands for the gift of the holy ghost, was discarded by them.

The speaker then referred them to the 6th chap. of Heb. 1, and 2, verses, "not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works &c." The doctrine of eternal judgment was perfectly understood by the apostle, is evident from several passages of scripture. Peter preached repentance and baptism for the remission of sins to the Jews, who had been led to acts of violence and blood, by their leaders, but to the Rulers he said, "I would that through ignorance ye did it, as did also those ye ruled."-Repent, therefore, and be converted that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing (redemption), shall come from the presence of the Lord, for he shall send Jesus Christ, who before was preached unto you &c." The time of redemption here had reference to the time, when Christ should come; then and not till then would their sins be blotted out. Why? Because they were murderers, and no murderer hath eternal life. Even David, must wait for those times of refreshing, before he can come forth and his sins be blotted out; for Peter speaking of him says, "David hath not yet ascended into Heaven, for his sepulchre [sepulcher] is with us to this day"' his remains were then in the tomb. Now we read that many bodies of the saints arose, at Christ's resurrection, probably all the saints, but it seems that David did not. Why? because he had been a murderer.

The speaker then spoke on the subject of election, and read the 9th chap. in Romans, from which it was evident that the election there spoken of was pertaining to the flesh, and had reverence to the seed of Abraham, according to the promise God made to Abraham, saying, "In thee and in thy seed all the families of the earth shall be blessed." To them belonged the adoption, and the covenants &c. Paul said, when he saw their unbelief I wish myself accursed-according to the flesh-not according to the spirit.

Why did God say to Pharoah, "for this cause have I raised thee up?" Because Pharoah was a fit instrument-a wicked man, and had committed acts of cruelty of the most atrocious nature.

The election of the promised seed still continues, and in the last days, they shall have the priesthood restored unto them, and they shall be the "Saviors on mount Zion" the "ministers of our God," if it were not for the remnant which was left, then might we be as Sodom and as Gomorah.

The whole of the chapter had reference to the priesthood and the house of Israel: and unconditional election of individuals to eternal life was not taught by the apostles.

God did elect or predestinate [predestine], that all those who would be saved, should be saved in Christ Jesus, and through obedience to the gospel; but he passes over no man's sins, but visits them with correction, and if his children will not repent of their sins, he will discard them.

This is but a very imperfect sketch of a very interesting discourse, which occupied more than two hours in delivery, and was listened to with marked attention by the vast assembly present.

In the afternoon, the assembly were

addressed, by Pres. H. Smith, and Dr. John C. Bennett. We have not room for remarks.

Times and Seasons.

City of Nauvoo,

Tuesday, June 1st, 1841

• We have to announce that Sidney Rigdon has been ordained a Prophet, Seer and Revelator.

We observe that several of the religious Periodicals are publishing the ex-parte evidence taken before Judge King at Richmond, Mo., relative to certain individuals belonging to this church, during the unhappy and painful circumstances connected with our expulsion from that State.

We should not have noticed this circumstance, had they given a correct and impartial account of the proceedings; this they have not dared to do; but with that christian kindness that characterizes the leading religious journals of the day, they seize with avidity upon any ex-parte statement that may best suit their purpose.

If we thought these religious editors were susceptable [susceptible] of truth, we could tell a tale of woe and suffering, and substantiate it too by the most indubitable testimony, which would soon wither the short loved glories they may have borrowed from the partial statements of individuals. It is well known, that all of our friends, who were knowing to the facts respecting the charges, prefered [preferred] against our bretheren [brethren], were driven away by the mob, or else immured in dungeons, while those who dared to say a word in our favor shown them, and were cheered by the mob while betraying the innocent and unoffending, whose darkest crime was, in resisting mobocracy. Dr. Avard, the principle witness that figured on the occasion, is well known as an infamous scoundral [scoundrel], destitute of every redeeming characterestic [characteristic], and whose testimony on that occasion was impeached, and can be, by hundreds of living witnesses. Such men suited the purpose of the enemies of truth, who have immortalized their names for cruelty and intolerance.

These proceedings are before the American people, thousands of whom have stamped the proceedings of Missouri with indignation, and she has sunk in the estimation of a virtuous community. However, there are some from motives, not the most exalted and honorable, feel disposed to stir up strife and animosity, and would glory in our overthrow & destruction; these, we are sorry to say, are found in the different religious societies, and among religious editors. Truth has ever been opposed by those whose craft has been in danger, consequently we do not marvel, neither are we afraid. Truth stands on its own merits; meets without alarm the gathering storm, and all the combined agency of men and devils; rises in triumph over all contending powers, and stands unmoved while nations and empires crumble into ruins. Upon such a foundation we hope ever to build, for the scriptures inform us, that the "refuge of lies will be swept away."

The Warsaw Signal

We can hardly find language to express our surprise and disapprobation at the conduct of the Editor of the "Signal" as manifested in that paper of the 19th ult. We had fondly hoped that the sentiments there expressed, would never have dared to be uttered by any individual, in the community in which we reside, whose friendship we esteem, and whose virtuous and honorable conduct, have secured them the approval of every patriotic and benevolent mind. We are, however, anxious to know the real feeling of individuals, and are glad that the latent feelings of the Editor of the Signal, have at last, manifested themselves, clearly and distinctly.

And, we would ask the Editor of the Signal, what is the cause of his hostility-of this sudden and unexpected ebulition [ebbulition] of feeling-this spirit of opposition and animosity? Whose rights have been trampled upon? whose peace have we disturbed? General Bennett has been appointed Master in Chancery, by Judge Douglass, and General Bennett is a Mormon! This is the atrocious

act-this is the cause of the Editor's vile vituperation. It will not require the gift of discernment to tell what spirit the Editor was possessed of, when he wrote the following-

"Bennett has but recently become an inhabitant of this state. He came here followed by evil report-he joins a sect and advocates a creed in which no one believes he has any faith-his true character is not known to our citizens, nor have they any confidence in him."

It is obvious, that the intention is to make the community believe, that General Bennett is a mere renegado [renegade]-hypocrite-and all that is base in humanity. But General Bennett's character as a gentleman, an officer, a scholar, and physician stands too high to need defending by us, suffice it to say, that he is in the confidence of the Executive, holds the office of Quarter Master General of this state, and is well known to a large number of persons of the first respectability throughout the state. He has, likewise, been favorably known for upwards of eight years by some of the authorities of the church, and has resided three years in this state. But being a Mormon, his virtues are construed into defects, and is thought a proper object of the base, cowardly, and ungentlemanly attack of the Editor of the "Signal."

Respecting the remarks of the Editor, on the disappointment of certain individuals, on their arrival here, we have to say that there may be individuals who feel dissatisfied, but it is far from being general. Those who have come expecting to find gold in our streets, and all the luxuries of an old country, will find themselves disappointed, but those who have maturely considered the advantages and disadvantages, are perfectly satisfied and contented, and cheerfully engage in cultivation the beautiful and wide spread prairie of the County. What objections they may have to the temporal government of this city we can not imagine, without it is, that the authorities do not allow persons to get intoxicated.

The Editor, then, after stating that it is not his intention to interfere in our religious concerns, says "But whenever they as a people, step beyond the proper sphere of a religious denomination, and become a political body as many citizens are beginning to apprehend will be the case, then this press stands pledged to take a stand against them." Terrible annunciation!-What! the Editor of the "Signal," concentrate all his mighty energies against us! Alarming! O ye free and independent citizens of Hancock County, whose misfortune it is to be associated with the church of Latter Day Saints, be careful how you use your elective franchise, do not concentrate on any one individual, particularly if opposed to the "Signal," for if you do, depend upon it, that an engine, more terrible than that which the ancient Romans used to bring down the walls of mighty cities, will be pointed at you, and play upon you with terrible destruction. Hear and take warning for "this press stands pledged to take a stand against them"!!

The Editor is alarmed at the prospect of a Mormon being elected to the office of School Commissioner for this County, and calls for a convention to be held in Carthage, and says "The reason of our calling public attention to this matter is, that there are now in the field three candidates, for the office of School Commissioner, two of whom are well qualified for the office but the third has no other qualification to recommend him, than the fact of his being a Mormon-and it is feared if some such step as is above suggested is not taken, he will be elected."

We were not aware, that any of our friends were aspiring for the office of School Commissioner, until we read the above extract; but if there by any, we have no objection. It is their prerogative, whatever be their recommendations. Since we read the above we were informed that Dr. Coulson is the person alluded to by the Signal, who is a gentleman of high standing in this County, and was elected to the office of County Commissioner about three years ago, and at that time, we believe, headed the polls. But he was not a "Mormon" when he was elected to that office, consequently had talents and qualifications necessary, but being so unfortunate as to join our society, he has lost his talents and qualifications for any office in the county.

The more we reflect on the subject, the more we are satisfied of the baseness of the motives which have induced the Editor to make an attack upon this community: a community [community] that has never done him any harm, but ever treated him with hospitality and kindness.

His conduct must sink him in the estimation of all those who love the prosperity of this county and state, and who are possessed of those high toned feelings of republicanism, which animated the bosom of their ancestors, and which are the pride of Americans.

We are not, however, of the opinion that the part with which the Editor of the Signal generally acts, hold the same opinions: We believe there are many who will discard the sentiments he has advanced-gentlemen of high and lofty bearing, happy in the enjoyment of liberty and peace, and who would scorn to avow such low, mean and condescending sentiments.

In conclusion we would say, we shall wrap ourselves in the wide spread mantle of the Constitution, and under its ample folds we intend to abide,

"And bid men rage,

Nor fear their foolish noise."