Municipal Election
Times and Seasons, vol. 2, p. 287
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
The following candidates for the City Council have been put in nomination by different public meetings-some by one, some by another, and some by all; to wit:-
Mayor. John C. Bennett.
Aldermen (four to be elected). Daniel H. Wells, William Marks, Elias Higbee, N. K. Whitney,
Isaac Higbee, Alex. Stanley, and Samuel Smith.
Councillors [Councilors] (nine to be elected).
Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, Hyrum Smith, John T. Barnett, Wilson Law,
Hiram Kimball, Arthur Morrison, John P. Green, Vinson Knight, Charles C. Rich,
R. D. Foster, James Robinson, Wm. Huntington, Steph. Winchester, Titus Billings,
Stephen Markham, Noah Packard, David Dort, and W. G. Wilson.
Elders Orson Hyde and John E. Page are informed, that the Lord is not well pleased with them in consequence of delaying their mission, (Elder John E. Page in particular,) and they are requested by the First Presidency to hasten their journey towards their destination.
Those of the lesser priesthood, in the City of Nauvoo, are requested to meet at my house, on the 24th inst. at 6 o'clock P. M. for the purpose of organizing and regulating that quorum. A general attendance is requested. V. KNIGHT, Bp.