All is peace at Nauvoo, and the last report from the Carthaginians was, they were beginning to think it was time to throw down their arms and attempt a compromise. But the "Mormons" can truly say they have had no quarrel with them. It has all been between the citizens and the law, their own officers being the executors thereof; and we feel disposed to let them fight it out among themselves, while we live in peace and laugh at their folly. With our prayers and blessings, we subscribe ourselves Your brethren in Christ Jesus. In behalf of the quorum, B. YOUNG, President. W. RICHARDS, Clerk. The Municipal Court issued a warrant for the arrest of Francis M. Higbee, on affidavit of Orson Pratt. East wind in forenoon, and some rain. Brisk wind from N.W. in afternoon. [Sidenote: Andrews' Appeal to the State of Maine.] {178} Benjamin Andrews published in the _Times and Seasons_ "An Appeal to the people of the State of Maine" setting forth the persecutions, murders, and robberies committed upon the Saints by the people of the State of Missouri, and soliciting the assistance of his native State in procuring redress. _Tuesday, 16.--_Cold and windy. [Sidenote: Francis M. Higbee on Trial--Reconciliation with Prophet.] At ten, a.m., Francis M. Higbee was brought up before the Municipal Court, on complaint of Orson Pratt, for absenting himself from City Council without leave, when summoned as a witness, and for slanderous and abusive language towards one of the members of the Council. The court adjourned, and the City Council commenced their session, continuing till two o'clock, during which time a reconciliation took place with Francis M. Higbee, who had written a slanderous letter concerning me, and said many hard things, which he acknowledged; and I forgave him. I went before the Council and stated that all difficulties between me and F. M. Higbee were eternally buried, and I was to be his friend for ever. To which F. M. Higbee replied, "I will be his friend for ever, and his right-hand man." A number of the brethren assembled and chopped up the firewood which had been hauled to my house yesterday, and piled it up ready for use. The following "Ordinance concerning the sale of Spirituous Liquors" was passed by the City Council: _An Ordinance concerning the Sale of Spirituous Liquors_. Whereas, the use and sale of distilled and fermented liquors for all purposes of beverage and drink by persons in health are viewed by this City Council with unqualified disapprobation: Whereas, nevertheless the aforesaid liquors are considered highly beneficial for medical and mechanical purposes, and may be safely employed for such uses, under the counsel of discreet persons: Therefore,