History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 6Smith, Joseph, Jr.
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History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 6
Smith, Joseph, Jr.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844
Another Warrant Sought--Daniel's Kingdom and Treason.
Illegal Imprisonment of the Smith Brothers.
Gov. Ford Refuses to Interfere with Illegal Proceedings.
Elder Taylor's Remonstrance with Gov. Ford.
Elder Taylor Takes Independent Action.
In Carthage Jail.
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.
Messages to the Governor.
Letter: Joseph Smith to Governor Ford--Soliciting an Interview.
Word from Governor Ford.
Consultation with Counsel.
Interview with Governor Ford.
Elder John Taylor's Account of Governor Ford's and President Smith's
Interview.
Affidavit: Alfred Randall--Threats Against the Prophet's Life in
Carthage.
Affidavit: Jonathan C. Wright--Conspiracy Against the Prophet's Life at
Carthage.
Affidavit: Orrin P. Rockwell--Governor Ford in Nauvoo.
Affidavit: William G. Sterrett--Conduct of Governor Ford {XVIII} and
_posse_ while in Nauvoo.
Letter: Joseph Smith to Judge Thomas--Engaging Thomas as Legal Counsel.
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.
The Prophet's Anxiety for his own Safety.
Hyrum as Comforter.
Status of Prisoners Under the Law.
Letter: General Miner R. Deming to Joseph Smith--Protection and
Admission to Presence of the Prophet.
Effect of a False Commitment.
Threats in the Governor's Presence.
Conference of Governor Ford and Justice Smith.
Letter: Joseph Smith to Messrs. Woods and Reid--Anent Excitement in
Carthage.
Joseph and Hyrum Smith Forced from Prison.
Prisoners before the Court.
Examination Postponed.
Brave Patriarch John Smith.
Pathetic Interview Between the Prophet and "Uncle John."
Letter: William Clayton to Joseph Smith--Conditions in Nauvoo.
Militia Council Meeting at Carthage.
The Last Night in Carthage Prison.
Conversation with John S. Fullmer.
Prophecy on the Head of Dan Jones.
CHAPTER XXXII.
THE DAY OF THE MARTYRDOM--THREATS--REPEATED WARNINGS OF THE PRISONERS'
DANGER GIVEN TO GOVERNOR FORD--THE CARTHAGE GREYS AS GUARDS.
Threats of Frank Worrell.
Governor Ford Warned of Worrell's Threats.
Jones' Warning to Governor Ford.
Boasts of the Mob.
Chauncey L. Higbee to Kill the Prophet.
Letter: Joseph Smith to Emma Smith--Prophet's Instructions as to
Reception of the Governor.
Dr. Southwick's Report of the Carthage Meeting.
Appointment of the Carthage Greys to Guard the Prisoners.
Wheelock's Remonstrance to Governor Ford.
Arms Given to the Prisoners.
Reflections of the Prophet on Exposing Wickedness.
The Prisoners' Message to Friends in Nauvoo.
The Prophet's Dream of his Kirtland Farm.
Testimony of Joseph and Hyrum to the Book of Mormon.
Letter: Postscript.
Governor Ford Warned of the Conspiracy Against Prisoners' Lives.
{XIX}
CHAPTER XXXIII.
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