General Wilson Law said. "I am Joseph's friend: he has no better {170} friend in the world: I am ready to lay down my life for him;" and upon that the mayor and General Wilson Law shook hands. The ordinance concerning the forty policemen read twice. The mayor objected to assuming the entire disposal of the police beyond the definition of the ordinance. Alderman George A. Smith said he could sleep with a fire near his house, if there were some of the police warming themselves by it; and he believed any honest man could do the same. The police received the thanks of the council. The cross-examination and speeches are generally omitted. Council adjourned at dusk for the want of candles. [Sidenote: Reflections of the Prophet as to Traitors in High Places] What can be the matter with these men? Is it that the wicked flee when no man pursueth, that hit pigeons always flutter, that drowning men catch at straws, or that Presidents Law and Marks are absolutely traitors to the Church, that my remarks should produce such an excitement in their minds. Can it be possible that the traitor whom Porter Rockwell reports to me as being in correspondence with my Missouri enemies, is one of my quorum? The people in the town were astonished, almost every man saying to his neighbor, "Is it possible that Brother Law or Brother Marks is a traitor, and would deliver Brother Joseph into the hands of his enemies in Missouri?" If not, what can be the meaning of all this? "The righteous are as bold as a lion." A number of gentlemen boarding at my house conversed with me on national affairs. I sent for Brother Phelps, who came and read my letter to John C. Calhoun, with which they were highly edified. Elder Brigham Young went to La Harpe for the purpose of instructing the Saints. Commenced snowing a little before sunset, and continued all night. _Saturday, 6.--_Snow about four inches deep. I rode out with Emma in a sleigh. The Bishops and lesser Priesthood met at Henry W. Miller's hall. {171} _Sunday, 7.--_At home in the morning. In the afternoon, rode out to my farm, and preached in Brother Cornelius P. Lott's house. The Twelve Apostles attended meetings and preached in different parts of the city. At six p.m. attended prayer-meeting with the quorum in the assembly room. Law and Marks absent. _Monday, 8.--_At home in the morning. At eleven went to my office to investigate a difficulty between John D. Parker and his wife. After laboring with them about two hours, brought about a reconciliation. I also had an interview with William Law in the streets. My uncle, John Smith, from Macedonia, visited me. Amos Fielding arrived from Liverpool. _Tuesday, 9.--_At home. I insert the following from the _Neighbor_, as a specimen of the respect which the Carthage mob has for law or justice: DISGRACEFUL AFFAIR AT CARTHAGE--OFFICERS RESISTED.