JOSEPH SMITH. _Sunday, 3_.--This morning I preached at the grove to about 8,000 people. The subject matter of my discourse was from the Prophet Daniel's saying, that in the last days the God of heaven would set up a kingdom, &c. In the afternoon I heard Brother Hyrum preach at the grove. The steamer _Edna_ collapsed her flues at the mouth of the Missouri river; more than sixty persons were badly scalded. A proof among many similar that the waters of the West are cursed, as saith the Lord in a revelation. [A] [Footnote A: See Doctrine and Covenants sec. lxi: 14-29. Also see an article in the _Improvement Era_, September number, 1903, "The Fulfillment of Prophecy, the Testimony of the Floods."] [Sidenote: Parade of the Legion.] _Monday, 4_.--The Legion appeared on parade under command of Brigadier-General Wilson Law, ranking officer of the line. Lieutenant-General Smith reviewed the Legion at 11 a. m., and continued in command through the day, which was somewhat unpleasant, yet an immense number of spectators were present, including the passengers of three steamers from the neighboring cities and villages. {57} At the close of the day General Smith expressed his entire satisfaction in an animated speech, in which he illustrated the design of the organization of the Legion, viz., to yield obedience to the institutions of our country, and protect the Saints from mobs, after which leave was given for strangers to address the Legion, when General Swanzey, of Iowa, expressed his friendly feelings towards Nauvoo, and his gratification at the good discipline of the Legion. Mrs. Emma Smith and the ladies of other distinguished officers accompanied their companions on the parade. A few Lamanites were present, and there was but little drinking. Two individuals were fined $10.25 for offering whisky for sale. _Tuesday, 5_.--Attended court-martial and city council; an ordinance in relation to public shows and exhibitions was passed. The following was also passed:-- _An Ordinance in Relation to Writs of Habeas Corpus_. Sec. 1. Be it, and it is hereby ordained by the city council of the city of Nauvoo, that no citizen of this city shall be taken out of the city by any writs without the privilege of investigation before the municipal court, and the benefit of a writ of habeas corpus, as granted in the 17th section of the Charter of this city. Be it understood that this ordinance is enacted for the protection of the citizens of this city, that they may in all cases have the right of trial in this city, and not be subjected to illegal process by their enemies. JOSEPH SMITH, Mayor. Passed July 5, 1842. JAMES SLOAN, Recorder. _Wednesday, 6._--Transacted business in the city, and rode to La Harpe with Emma. Expedition to the Pineries