5. The editor of the _Evening and Morning Star_ (Oliver Cowdery) thus concluded an editorial which preceded this "Appeal," published in the number of the _Star_ above quoted: "With the most of individuals and societies who have been traduced, and their characters and designs misrepresented, their last appeal has been made to the world or nation at large; here they rested their claim, and here the matter, with them, was brought to a final close. If the community approved their course, they triumphed; if not, it sank forever; but this is not the last resort of a people whose interest is in heaven, and whose hope is built upon the everlasting word of Omnipotence. When earthly courts and tribunals fail, and when the voice of the people is not given in their favor, and a place on earth is denied them, and their helpless, innocent posterity, their last great refuge is Jehovah; and if, like the ancients, they are driven from the face of society, that even a lodging place is forbidden them, they can wander in obscurity, not 'accepting deliverance,' till their change comes, and they 'obtain a better resurrection.'" _Evening and Morning Star_, vol. 2, p. 361. 6. Doctrine and Covenants, sec. 58:21. 7. Doctrine and Covenants, sec. 63:29-31. 8. Doctrine and Covenants, sec. 101:76-80. {135} Chapter IX. Return of the Prophet to Kirtland--Sundry Events in Missouri. [Sidenote: The Prophet Returns to Kirtland.] On the 8th of July I went to the eastern part of Clay county, and held a meeting in the evening at the house of Thomas B. Marsh. Those present were chiefly High Priests and Elders. On the 9th I started for Kirtland, in company with my brother Hyrum, Frederick G. Williams, William E. M'Lellin and others, in a wagon. July 10.--Elder Corrill wrote as follows: _Samuel C. Owens, Esq_.: SIR--The last time I saw you in Liberty you said that an answer to our proposals, you thought, would be forwarded soon; but it has not been done. We are anxiously waiting to have a compromise effected, if possible. Respecting our wheat in Jackson county, can it be secured so that we can receive the avails of it, or not, seeing that we are at present prohibited the privilege [of harvesting it]? JOHN CORRILL. P. S.--Please hand the following to Colonel Pitcher. J. C. LIBERTY, July 10, 1834. _Colonel Thomas Pitcher_: SIR--The following is a true copy of an order from the governor for our arms. Have the goodness to return an answer as soon as possible, that we may know whether we can have the arms upon said order or not; also, when. Send word when we can receive them, and we will appoint an agent to receive and receipt the same. Be assured we do not wish to obtain them from any hostile intentions, but merely because {136} the right of property is ours. If I remember right, there is one gun and a sword more than the order calls for. JOHN CORRILL.