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THE ‘NAUVOO EXPOSITOR’ history, than we have every reason to Is published on Friday of each week, and believe we are. We all verily believe, furnished to subscribers on the following and many of us know of a surety, TERMS: that the religion of the Latter Day $2 00 per annum, in advance, Saints, as originally taught by Joseph $2 50 at the expiration of six months, Smith, which is contained in the Old $3 00 at the end of the year. Six copies will be forwarded to one ad- and New Testaments, Book of Cove- nants, and Book of Mormon, is verily dress for Ten Dollars in advance; —THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT. THE TRUTH.— Thirteen copies for Twenty Dollars, &c. true; and that the pure principles set A DVERTISEMENTS. forth in those books, are the immuta- For One Square, or under, $1 00 ble and eternal principles of Heaven, For each continuance, 0 50 VOL. I. ] NAUVOO, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1844. [ NO. 1. and speaks a language which, when A liberal deduction made to yearly adver- spoken in truth and virtue, sinks deep tisers. into the heart of every honest man.— But here his musings were inter- ing into the bower, clasped her to his ses to her; so I up un told um that as —we forget! and when at last we a- PUBLISHERS. rupted by the clatter of horses’ hoofs, breast. The blush which overspread how I b’lieved so, and that there was Its precepts are invigorating, and in rise with exhausted strength from the every sense of the word, tend to dig- W ILLIAM L AW, W ILSON L AW, C HARLES approaching at a swift pace behind her face at being thus caught, was dis- a weddin up there this morning. Lord sick-bed, our souls often awake as out nify and ennoble man’s conceptions of IVINS, FRANCIS M. HIGBEE, CHAUNCEY L. him, and the next moment a horseman, pelled by the joy of beholding him in love you, sir, he look’d the colour o’ of a long night into a new morning.--- IGBEE OBERT OSTER HARLES God and his atributes. It speaks a H , R D. F , C A. muffled in a large cloak, reined up his whom her earthly happiness was cen- old white Peggy there, till I thought So many things, during the illness of FOSTER language which is heard amidst the . steed, with a powerful jerk, at his side. tred. the mon war gone crazy; but he starts the body, conspire to soften the feel- They rode on for some distance in si- Now, I declare, said Adeline, off all at once towards yer honer’s roar of Artillery, as well as in the si- POETRY. “ ” ings; the still room; the mild twilight lence of midnight: it speaks a lan- lence, until Henry, for that was our playfully tapping his shoulder, “that house; so I thought, maybe, he was through the window curtains; the low hero’s name, addressed him with— you have become quite a truant! I an old friend, and war in order cause guage understood by the incarcerated THE LAST MAN. ’ voices; and then, more than all, the spirit, as well as he who is unfettered “A fine evening, sir!” have not seen you for more than a yer honer didn’t ax him to the wed- kind words of those who surround us; BY THOMAS CAMPBELL. and free; yet to those who will not see, “It is,” answered the stranger— whole day.” ding.” their attention, their solicitude, per- All worldly shapes shall meet in gloom, whose features and accent denoted Sweetest, replied Henry, em- Well, my good fellow, did he not it is dark, mysterious, and secret as “ ” “ haps a tear in their eyes; all this does the grave. The sun himself shall die, him to be a foreigner—“It is very bracing her, “you must forgive me; I say anything at starting, this morn- us good; and when the wise Solomon Before this mortal shall assume fine. Then, after a pause he con- staid but to settle some affairs now, ing? We believe that all men, professing ” ” enumerated all the good things which to be the ministers of God, should Its immortality! tinued: “Being a stranger in this that I might not again be torn from “Oh, he war as grumpy as may be, have their time upon the earth, he for- I saw a vision in my sleep, country, I should feel obliged, sir, if you—though I must confess that I an’ only ax’d the nearest way to the keep steadily in view, the honor and got to celebrate sickness among the glory of God, the salvation of souls, That gave my spirit strength to sweep you would direct me to the village of should have been here earlier but for sea, so I told un the nearest, which, rest. Adown the gulf of time! E .” a companion I picked up on the road; yer honer knows, lays clean over the and the amelioration of man’s condi- I saw the last of human mould, tion: and among their cardinal virtues “Willingly,” replied Henry; “it is to nay, look not so hardly, Adeline, it cliff.” “Better laugh than cry.”—So say That shall creation’s death behold, E that I am going, and, if I shall was a man, and if you heard his story, De Moncey could not help smiling ought to be found those of faith, hope, As Adam saw her prime! we. It’s no use rubbing one’s eyes, virtue and charity; but with Joseph not intrude, shall be happy to accom- you would, I have no doubt, forgive at the oddity of the direction; and, re- and blubbering over all “the ills that pany you. him the delay he caused —but you warding the man for his information, Smith, and many other official charac- The sun’s eye had a sickly glare, ” me flesh is heir to.” Red eyes caused by The stranger expressed his thanks, shall hear it some other time. they returned home. ters in the Church, they are words The earth with age was wan; ” any thing but grief or its kindred are without any meanings attached—worn The skeletons of nations were and, after a short time resumed: Adeline, however, would rather “I have no longer any doubt, Henry, scandalous looking affairs. The best “I suppose you reside in E , hear it then. Henry, therefore, relat- by the inquiries that he made, that it as ornaments; exotics nurtured for Around that lonely man! way is to “stand up to the rack,” and display; virtues which, throwing aside Some had expired in flight,—the brands sir?” ed the story of the stranger, and look- was my Italian friend, who, on finding take the good things and the evil as “Why, not exactly a resident, but ing at Adeline, as he concluded, was the hopelessness of the case, and more- the existence of a God, the peace, Still rusted in their bony hands! they come along, without repining; happiness, welfare, and good order of In plagues and famine some! rather a frequent visitor, as you may surprised to find her in tears. over that you, to whom he seems to and always cheering yourself with suppose,” answered the light-hearted “Dearest Adeline,” exclaimed he, have taken a liking, were his rival, society, require that they should be Earth’s cities had no sound nor tread; that philosophical ejaculation, “better preserved pure, immaculate and un- And ships were drifting with the dead Henry, “when I tell you that the mag- taking her hand, “let it not affect you has departed in despair.” luck next time.” net which attracts me is a lady.” thus; he will, I dare say, be made hap- They had now reached the house, corroded. To shores where all was dumb! Is dame fortune as shy as a weasel? We most solemnly and sincerely “And by such a magnet,” replied py, as you will make me to-morrow.” when Henry, espying his beloved in Tell her to go to thunder, and laugh the stranger, with a sigh, “I have been “Henry,” replied Adeline, with a the garden, ran to acquaint her with declare, God this day being witness of Yet prophet like, that lone one stood, her in the face. The happiest fellow the truth and sincerity of our designs With dauntless words and high, drawn from the sunny shores of Italy; deep sigh, “I am more concerned in the result of their walk. She was we ever saw, slept upon a plank— and statements, that happy will it be That shook the sere leaves from the wood attend awhile, and, in return for your this unhappy tale than you imagine; I greatly relieved by the news; and, with and hadn’t a shilling in his pocket, J As if a storm pass’d by,— confidence, you shall hear my story, have reason for supposing that I am light hearts, they entered the break- with those who examine and scan o- nor a coat to his back. seph Smith’s pretensions to righteous- Saying, “We are twins in death proud Sun and during its relation, our horses will the female of whom he is in search.” fast-room. The breakfast was soon Do you find “disappointment lurking Thy face is cold, thy race is run, cool: “You! Adeline?” dispatched, and the joyous party set ness; and take counsel of human af- in many a prize?” Then throw it fairs, and of the experience of times ‘Tis mercy bids thee go. “About a year ago, there came to “I have not mentioned this before, out on their journey to the church, away, and laugh at your own folly for For thou ten thousand thousand years Naples an old gentleman with his wife, lest you should think me vain, but I which was situate at one end of the gone by. Do not yield up tranquilly pursuing it. a superiority to that man which the Hast seen the tide of human tears, who was an invalid, and a lovely will tell you now. You already know, park, through which, as the cavalcade Does fame elude your grasp? Then That shall no longer flow. daughter. They engaged a villa near my dear Henry, that my mother, being passed, it was saluted-by the glad reasonableness of past events, and the laugh at the fools that are so often her laws of our country declare to be per- the one in which I resided; I, thereby, in a bad state of health, by the physi- shouts of the assembled tenantry, favorites. She’s of no consequence “What though beneath thee man put forth, became acquainted with the gentle- cian’s advice, we went to reside at Na- whose merry faces bore witness of the nicious and diabolical. We hope many any how, and never buttered a piece items of doctrine, as now taught, some His pomp, his pride his skill; man, who invited me to his house; but ples. When we had been there but general joy, and added additional plea- of bread or furnished a man a clean And arts that made fire, flood, and earth, as his daughter was constantly in at- a short time, my father formed an ac- sure to the good De Moncey. of which, however, are taught secret- The vassals of his will; dickey. ly, and denied openly, (which we tendance on her mother, I never could quaintance with an Italian nobleman, They had now arrived at the church; Is your heart broken by Yet mourn I not thy parted sway, meet her. I called again and again who, on the death of my mother, made and the happy bridegroom handing know positively is the case,) and oth- “Some maiden fair, ers publicly, considerate men will Thou dim, discrowned king of day: for the same purpose, but was as often me an offer in marriage; but, notwith- out his blushing bride, they proceeded Of bright blue eyes and auburn hair?” For all those trophied arts disappointed, until shortly after, the standing his wealth and handsome gaily up the little path which led to the treat with contempt; for we declare And triumphs that beneath thee sprang, Then thank your stars that you have them heretical and damnable in their old lady dying, I. with some other person, I felt that I could not love door. In passing through the porch, escaped with your neck, and make Healed not a passion or a pang neighbors, was nvited to the funeral. him, even if you had not already pos- Adeline slightly trembled. Henry influence, though they find many devo- Entail’d on human hearts. the welkin ring with a hearty laugh. tees. How shall he, who has drank of I saw her then in all the loveliness of sessed my affections. On my rejec- stopped to kiss her hand; and, in an It lightens the weight of one’s heart woman’s sorrow, bending over her mo- tion of his offer, he left the house in instant, a dagger from behind pierced the poisonous draft, teach virtue? In “Go, let oblivion’s curtain fall amazingly. the stead thereof, when the criminal ther’s grave, and thought that I had anger, and I did not see him again.” him to the heart. He fell, and, mur- Take our advice under all circum- Upon the stage of men; never beheld a being so beautiful.— “’Tis strange—so exactly does it muring “Adeline,” expired. The be- ought to plead guilty to the court, the Nor with thy rising beams recall stances; “drive dull care away.” Don’t court is obliged to plead guilty to the From that moment I loved her, and coincide—yet, Adeline, this may not reaved one, uttering a piercing shriek, be in a hurry to get out of the world, Life’s tragedy again. resolved to solicit her hand. After be he. fell senseless on the body of her belov- criminal. We appeal to humanity and Its piteous pageants bring not back ” considering the creatures who inhabit waiting to allow her grief to subside, I “I hope not; still, I cannot but think ed. The spectators, horror-struck, ask, what shall we do? Shall we lie Nor waken flesh, upon the rack it, and it is just about as full of fun as supinely and suffer ourselves to be called, and finding her alone, at once it is.” stood gazing vacantly at each other, it can be. You never saw a man cut Of pain anew to writhe; told her the state of my feelings regard- And if it is, said Henry, fixing until they were aroused by a voice in metamorphosed into beasts by the Sy- Stretch’d in disease’s shapes abhorr’d. “ ” his throat with a broad grin on his ing her; but she, with apparent grief his eyes searchingly upon her, “and the crowd, crying “Seize him, seize ren tongue? We answer that our Or mown in battle by the sword, face; it’s a grand preventative of sui- country and our God require that we Like grass beneath the scythe. for my disappointment, firmly rejected he should repeat his offers?” him!” Turning, they beheld a figure cide. There’s philosophy and reli- my advances. They quitted Naples The eyes of Adeline, beaming with rush along the path; and, springing on should rectify the tree. We have gion too, in laughing; it shows a clear called upon him to repent, and as soon “Ev’n I am weary in yon skies suddenly, and I have not seen them an expression of confidence, innocence a horse tied up near the gate, dash off conscience and gratitude for the good To watch thy fading fire; since, but have followed them hither and love, replied—“Yours till death.” at full speed. Every one rushed sim- as he shewed fruits meet for repent- things of life, and elevates us above ance, we stood ready to seize him by Test of all sunless agonies, with the intention of again preferring He would have clasped her in his ultaneously out, and mounting every the bruit creation. So here goes for Behold me not expire. my suit.” arms; but, at the instant, a rustling horse they could find, started in pur- the hand of fellowship, and throw fun—and we’ll put in for our share around him the mantle of protection; My lips that speak thy dirge of death, “And if, when you have found her, in the bushes near them caused them suit. They pursued for some time, while the ball is rolling, ha! ha!! Their rounded grasp and gurgling breath, she is engaged to another?” both to start from their seats. Ade- gaining rapidly on the fugitive, until for it is the salvation of souls we de- sire, and not our own aggrandize- To see thou shalt not boast. The stranger’s brow darkened, and line, greatly terrified, clung to her lo- he turned up a short lane, which ter- We give place this week to the following The eclipse of nature spreads my pall, his eyes flashed fiercely, as he exclaim- ver; who, after a time, hearing noth- minated in a terrific precipice. ment. Preamble, Resolutions and Affidavits, of We are earnestly seeking to explode The majesty of darkness shall ed, “It should not be! This hand ing else, attempted, though vainly, to “Hold! hold!” shouted the foremost the Seceders from the Church at Nauvoo.— would deprive of the happiness calm her fears; but she begged him to of the pursuers, as they turned into the vicious principles of Joseph Smith, Receive my parting ghost! him The request is complied with on account of denied to . conduct her into the house, which re- the lane. Would you follow him over and those who practice the same abo- me ” “ their deeming it very important that the This spirit shall return to him! What! would you reduce the wo- quest he very reluctantly complied the cliff? He must be dashed over minations and whoredoms; which we “ “ ”“ public should know the true cause of their That gave its heavenly spark; man you loved to misery?” with. before he can stop his horse.” A sharp verily know are not accordant and Young man, you know not the fiery Passing through one of the rooms, cry of terror announced the truth of dissenting, as all manner of falsehood is consonant with the principles of Jesus Yet think not Sun, it shall be dim “ spread abroad in relation to the schism in When thou thyself art dark! pangs of rejected love; or, at least, they encountered the father of Ade- the prediction, and all was silent. Christ and the Apostles; and for that the Church. In our subsequent numbers No it shall live again, and shine we, sons of the South, are warmer in line, who, having a pretty shrewd In deep silence, each meditating on purpose, and with that end in view, several affidavits will be published, to sub- In bliss unknown to beams of thine, such matters than you of this colder guess at the locality of Henry during the events of the morning, they return- with an eye single to the glory of God, stantiate the facts alleged. Hereafter, no By Him recall’d to breath, clime. the preceding hour, at least, did not ed to the church, where they had left we have dared to gird on the armor, ” further Church proceedings will appear in Who captive led captivity, Well, well! I wish you success, think it necessary to inquire the cause De Moncey and his daughter. The and with God at our head, we most “ our columns, except in the form of brief Who robbed the grave of victory, and will, if you allow me, mention of his late arrival. Before they enter- scene which presented itself was heart- solemnly and sincerely declare that communications.—ED. And took the sting from Death! your case to a friend at E , in ed the drawing-room, where the guests rending in the extreme. The bereav- the sword of truth shall not depart whose house I shall sleep; probably he who had been invited to the wedding ed bride, not yet recovered from her PREAMBLE. from the thigh, nor the buckler from “Go, Sun, while mercy holds me up will be able to assist you in your search; were assembled. Adeline begged Hen- swoon, was still extended on the life- IT is with the greatest solicitude for the arm, until we can enjoy those glo- On nature’s awful waste, by-the-bye, De Moncey has been in ry to acquaint her father with the sto- less body of Henry; the old man bend- the salvation of the Human Family, rious privileges which nature’s God To drink this last and bitter cup Italy, so I have no doubt will be de- ry of the stranger. The old man ap- ing over this wreck of his fond hopes, and of our own souls, that we have and our country’s laws have guaran- Of grief that man shall taste; lighted to have you for his guest; but peared as much struck with the coin- absorbed in a sorrow too deep for tears. this day assembled. Feign would we tied to us—freedom of speech, the Go, tell the night that nides thy face, here is the village. I will conduct you cidence as his daughter had been; but They bore with them the body of have slumbered, and “like the Dove liberty of the press, and the right to Thou saw’st the last of Adam’s race, to the inn, as I intend leaving my horse seeing its effect upon her, promised to Henry back to the mansion of De Mon- that covers and conceals the arrow worship God as seemeth us good.— On earth’s sepulchral clod; there.” visit E in the morning, and if the cey, where, after a time, Adeline re- that is preying upon its vitals,” for the We are aware, however, that we are The dark’ning universe defy The start given by the stranger, stranger should prove to be the Italian, covered. But to what did she reco- sake of avoiding the furious and tur- hazarding every earthly blessing, par- To quench his immortality, together with the ashy paleness which spare her the pain of an interview.— ver? Better, far better, had she have bulent storm of persecution which ticularly property, and probably life Or shake his trust in God!” overspread his features, at the men- This arranged, they entered the draw- died. It was too evident that, with will gather, soon to burst upon our itself, in striking this blow at tyranny tion of the name of “De Moncey,” ing-room, where, in the pleasure of the spirit of her lover, her reason had heads, have covered and concealed and oppression: yet notwithstanding, M i s c e l l a n e o u s . were unnoticed by the gay and un- the evening the melancholy of Adeline fled forever. Her father was, from that which, for a season, has been we most solemnly declare that no man, suspecting Henry, who, spurring his was dispelled, and the stranger and his that hour, never seen to smile. The brooding among the ruins of our peace: or set of men combined, shall, with ADELINE; horse, cantered gaily on to the inn. story alike forgotten. cup of happiness, so cruelly snatched but we rely upon the arm of Jehovah, impunity, violate obligations as sacred OR, “De Moncey!” ejaculated the stran- * * * * * from his lips, had left him a heart-bro- the Supreme Arbiter of the world, to as many which have been violated, T h e T wo S uitors. ger. “Ha! this is well, my search is When Henry awoke the next morn- ken man. whom we this day, and upon this oc- unless reason, justice and virtue have ended—but can it be De Moncey’s ing, the sun was shining brightly into casion, appeal for the rectitude of our become ashamed and sought the haunts It was on a beautiful evening in daughter to whom this gallant speeds? his chamber, and the wild little vocal- The Sick Chamber.---Health and the intentions. of the grave, though our lives be the summer, when, as the evening sun was For his sake, I hope not; that, how- ists without, chirping their merry songs Sun have been always sung and prais- If that God who gave bounds to the forfeiture. hiding his red disk behind the distant ever, I must ascertain.” of greeting to the day. He arose ed; I will now celebrate sickness and mighty deep, and bade the ocean cease Many of us have sought a reforma- mountains, and nature seemed sinking They had now arrived at the inn, with the fondest anticipations of hap- shade. I will celebrate thee, bodily —if that God who organized the phys- tion in the church, without a public to a sweet repose, a horseman was when Henry, having alighted, walked piness; and hastily dressing, descend- sickness, when thou layest thy hand on ical world, and gave infinity to space, exposition of the enormities of crimes jogging at a gentle pace down a lane, on to the house of De Moncey, prom- ed to the garden, where he found De the head and heart of man, and sayest be our front guard and our rear ward, practiced by its leaders, thinking that which led to the quiet village of E . ising to call on the stranger early the Moncey already awaiting him. Think- to the sufferings of his spirit, ‘Enough!’ it is futile and vain for man to raise if they would hearken to counsel, and He was a young man of about two next morning. ing it the best time for their visit to Thou art called on earth an evil; oh! his puny arm against us. God will shew fruit meet for repentance, it and twenty, and with the ladies, might The road to the mansion lay up an E , they set out for that place, and how often art thou a good, a healing inspire his ministers with courage and would be as acceptable with God, as have passed for a tolerably handsome avenue of nearly a mile in length, and were much surprised on arriving to balsam, under whose benign influence with understanding to consummate his though they were exposed to public man. By the appearance of his horse shaded on each side by a thick row of learn that the stranger had already de- the soul rests after its hard struggles, purposes; and if it is necessary, he gaze, he had been riding fast, which was tall pines. He had now reached the parted, whither they could not learn; and its wild storms are still! More can snatch them from the fiery fur- “For the private path, the secret acts of pretty clearly accounted for in the fol- house, and was proceeding to the door, but the man who had taken his horse than once hast thou prevented suicide, nace, or the Lion’s den; as he did an- men, lowing exclamation, which fell from when the tinkling of a guitar, in the on the preceding evening, informed and preserved from madness. The ciently the three Hebrews from the If noble, for the noblest of their lives.” him as he slackened his pace: garden, caught his ear. Guessing who them that, on Henry’s departure from terrible, the bitter words which des- former, and Daniel from the latter. but our petitions were treated with “To-morrow, then,” cried he, joy- was the musician, he entered the gar- the inn, “the strange gentleman had troy the heart, are by degrees obliter- As for our acquaintance with the contempt; and in many cases the peti- fully, “to-morrow shall I be united to den, and stealing behind a bower, he been moighty ’quisitive zurely; for,” ated during the feverish dreams of ill- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day tioner spurned from their presence, the lovely being, in whose hands now beheld, through the leaves, his belov- said he, “he axed me all about yer ness; the terrors which lately seemed Saints, we know, no man or set of men and particularly by Joseph, who would rests my future happiness—to-mor- ed Adeline seated with her guitar.— honer and miss, and whether or noa so near us are drawn away into the can be more thoroughly acquainted state that if he had sinned, and was row!” He could refrain no longer, but rush- there war’nt nobody as paid his ’dres- distance; we forget—God be thanked with its rise, its organization, and its guilty of the charges we would charge

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him with, he would not make acknow- ed by melancholy dreams; dry sorrow honor, power and glory, brought into ed,” St. John, xv. 6. “Whosoever trans- State of Illinois, I Robert D. taken by the dominant party at Nauvoo, we ledgment, but would rather be damn- drinks her blood, until her enfeebled disrepute? See Isaiah c 43, v 10; 44, gresseth and abideth not in the doctrine Hancock County, Foster, certify will have nothing to battle against; but if of Christ, hath not God, he that abideth in they do not pursue that course, we shall be ed; for it would detract from his dig- frame sinks under the slightest exter- 6-8; 45, 5, 6, 21, 22; and book of Cov- the doctrine of Christ, hath both the Fa- that the above certificate was sworn nity, and would consequently ruin and nal injury. Look for her after a little enants, page 26 and 39. ther and the Son; if there come any unto to before me, as true in substance, prepared for the warfare. We must con- prove the overthrow of the Church. while, and you find friendship weep- In the dark ages of Popery, when you and bring not this doctrine, receive this fourth day of May A. D. 1844. fess, however, if we are to judge of the fu- We would ask him on the other hand, ing over her untimely grave; and won- bigotry, superstition, and tyranny held him not into your house, neither bid him ROBERT D. FOSTER, J.P. ture by the past, we have little to expect if the overthrow of the Church was dering that one who but so recently universal sway over the empire of rea- God speed, for he that bideth him God speed I certify that I read the revelation from that quarter: but apart from local po- is a partaker of his evil deeds;” we there- not inevitable, to which he often re- glowed with all the radiance of health son, there was some semblance of jus- fore are constrained to denounce them as referred to in the above affidavit of litical considerations, we have a high and plied, that we would all go to Hell to- and beauty, should so speedily be tice in the inquisitorial deliberations, apostates from the pure and holy doctrines my husband, it sustained in strong more noble duty to perform. We shall gether, and convert it into a heaven, brought down to darkness and despair, which, however, might have been dic- of Jesus Christ. terms the doctrine of more wives spread the banner to the breeze for a radical by asting the Devil out; and says he, you will be told of some wintry chill, tated by prudence, or the fear of con- Resolved 3rd, That we disapprobate and that one at a time, in this world, and reform in the city of Nauvoo, as the depart- discountenance every attempt to unite ure from moral rectitude, and the abuse of Hell is by no means the place this of some casual indisposition that laid sequences: but we are no longer forced church and state; and that we further be- in the next, it authorized some to world of fools suppose it to be, but on her low! But no one knows of the to appeal to those states that are now lieve the effort now being made by Joseph have to the number of ten, and set power, have become intolerable. We shall the contrary, it is quite an agreeable mental malady that previously sapped situated under the influence of Pope- Smith for political power and influence, is forth that those women who would speak out, and spare not, until certain grie- place: to which we would now reply, her strength, and made her so easy a ry for examples of injustice, cruelty not commendable in the sight of God. not allow their husbands to have more vances are redressed or corrected; until Resolved 4th, That the hostile spirit and honor, virtue, and reputation shall take he can enjoy it if he is determined pray to the spoiler. She is like some and oppression—we can appeal to the conduct manifested by Joseph Smith, and wives than one should be under con- not to desist from his evil ways; but tender tree, the pride and beauty of acts of the inquisitorial department many of his associates towards Missouri, demnation before God. their accustomed habitations, and be res- as for us, and ours, we will serve the the grove—graceful in its form, bright organized in Nauvoo, by Joseph and and others inimical to his purposes, are JANE LAW. pected; until we teach men that no exclu- Lord our God! in its foliage, but with the worm pray- his accomplices, for specimens of in- decidedly at variance with the true spirit Sworn and subscribed before me sive privileges can be allowed to any indi- It is absurd for men to assert that ing at its heart; we find it withered justice of the most pernicious and di- of Christianity, and should not be encour- vidual under our form of government; that aged by any people, much less by those this fourth day of May, A. D. 1844. all is well, while wicked and corrupt when it should be most luxuriant. We abolical character that ever stained professing to be the ministers of the gospel ROBERT D. FOSTER, J.P. the law of the land, based upon the reveal- men are seeking our destruction, by a see it drooping its branches to the the pages of the historian. of peace. ed laws of heaven, are paramount to all Resolved 5th, That while we disappro- To all whom it may Concern: other earthly considerations; and he who perversion of sacred things; for all is earth, and shedding leaf by leaf until It was in Rome, and about the Forasmuch as the public mind hath not well, while whordoms and all man- wasted and perished away, it falls in twelfth century, when Pope Innocent bate malicious persecutions and prosecu- sets the laws at defiance, and evades their tions, we hold that all church members are been much agitated by a course of operation, either by direct or indirect means, ner of abominations are practiced un- the stillness of the forest; and as we III, ordered father Dominic to excite alike amenable to the laws of the land; and procedure in the Church of Jesus der the cloak of religion. Lo! the muse over the beautiful ruin, we strive the Catholic princes and people to ex- pursues a course subversive of the best in- that we further discountenance any chican- Christ of Latter Day Saints, by a wolf is in the fold, arrayed in sheep’s in vain to recollect the blast or thun- tirpate heretics. But it is in this en- ery to screen them from the just demands terests of the country, and dangerous to the clothing, and is spreading death and der-bolt that could have smitten it lightened and intelligent nineteenth of the same. number of persons declaring against well-being of the social compact. That Resolved 6th, That we consider the re- certain doctrines and practices there- there does exist an order of things with the devastation among the saints: and we with decay. But no one knows the century, and in Nauvoo--a place pro- ligious influence exercised in financial con- say to the watchmen standing upon cause except the foul fiend who per- fessing to be the nucleus of the world, in, (among whom I am one,) it is but systematic elements of organization in our cerns by Joseph Smith, as unjust as it is un- meet that I should give my reasons, the walls, cry aloud and spare not, for petrated the diabolical deed. that Joseph Smith has established an warranted, for the Book of Doctrine and midst—a system which, if exposed in its the day of the Lord is at hand—a day Our hearts have mourned and bled inquisition, which, if it is suffered to Covenants makes it the duty of the Bishop at least in part, as a cause that hath naked deformity, would make the virtuous cruel both with wrath and fierce an- at the wretched and miserable condi- exist, will prove more formidable and to take charge of the financial affairs of the led me to declare myself. In the lat- mind revolt with horror; a system in the ger, to lay the land desolate. tion of females in this place; many or- terrible to those who are found oppos- Church, and of all temporal matters per- ter part of the summer, 1843, the exercise of which lays prostrate all the dear- taining to the same. Patriarch, Hyrum Smith, did in the It is a notorious fact, that many fe- phans have been the victims of misery ing the iniquities of Joseph and his Resolved 7th, That we discountenance est ties in our social relations—the glori- males in foreign climes, and in coun- and wretchedness, through the influ- associates, than even the Spanish in- and disapprobate the attendance at houses High Council, of which I was a mem- ous fabric upon which human happiness is tries to us unknown, even in the most ence that has been exerted over them, quisition did to heretics as they term- of revelling and dancing; dram-shops and ber, introduce what he said was a based—ministers to the worst passions of distant regions of the Eastern hemis- under the cloak of religion and after- ed them. theatres; verily believing they have a ten- revelation given through the Proph- our nature, and throws us back into the be- dency to lead from paths of virtue and ho- et; that the said Hyrum Smith did phere, have been induced, by the wards, in consequence of that jealous On thursday evening, the 18th of liness, to those of vice and debauchery. nighted regions of the dark ages, we have sound of the gospel, to forsake friends, disposition which predominates over April, there was a council called, un- Resolved 8th, That we look upon the essay to read the said revelation in the greatest reason to believe. and embark upon a voyage across wa- the minds of some, have been turned known to the Church, which tried, pure and holy doctrines set forth in the the said Council, that according to The question is asked, will you bring a Scriptures of Divine truth, as being the his reading there was contained the mob upon us? In answer to that, we as- ters that lie stretched over the greater upon a wide world, fatherless and mo- condemned, and cut off brothers Wm. immutable doctrines of salvation; and he portion of the globe, as they supposed, therless, destitute of friends and for- Law, Wilson Law, and sister Law, following doctrines; lst. the sealing sure all concerned, that we will be among who abideth in them shall be saved, and up of persons to eternal life, against to glorify God, that they might there- tune; and robbed of that which nothing (Wm’s. wife,) brother R. D. Foster, he who abideth not in them can not inherit the first to put down anything like an ille- by stand acquitted in the great day of but death can restore. and one brother Smith, with whom we the Kingdom of Heaven. all sins, save that of sheding inno- gal force being used against any man or set God Almighty. But what is taught Men solace themselves by saying are unacquainted; which we contend Resolved 9th, That we consider the gath- cent blood or of consenting thereto; of men. If any one has become amenable them on their arrival at this place?— the facts slumber in the dark caverns is contrary to the book of Doctrine ering in haste, and by sacrifice, to be con- 2nd, the doctrine of a plurality of to the law, we wish to have him tried im- trary to the will of God; and that it has wives, or marrying virgins; that Da- They are visited by some of the Stri- of midnight. But Lo! it is sudden and Covenants, for our law condemn- been taught by Joseph Smith and others for “ partially by the laws of his country. We kers, for we know not what else to day, and the dark deeds of foul fiends est no man untill he is heard. We the purpose of enabling them to sell prop- vid and Solomon had many wives, are among the number who believe that call them, and are requested to hold shall be exposed from the house-tops. abhor and protest against any council erty at most exhorbitant prices, not regard- yet in this they sinned not save in the there is virtue and integrity enough in the on and be faithful, for there are great A departed spirit, once the resident of or tribunal in this Church, which will ing the welfare of the Church, but through matter of Uriah. This revelation administrators of the law, to bring every of- their covetousness reducing those who had with other evidence, that the afore- blessings awaiting the righteous; and St. Louis, shall yet cry aloud for ven- not suffer the accused to stand in its the means to give employment to the poor, fender to justice, and to protect the innocent. that God has great mysteries in store geance. midst and plead their own cause. If to the necessity of seeking labor for them- said heresies were taught and prac- If it is necessary to make a show of force, to for those who love the Lord, and cling It is difficult—perhaps impossible— an Agrippa would suffer a Paul, whose selves; and thus the wealth which is brought ticed in the Church; determined me execute legal process, it will create no sym- to brother Joseph. They are also no- to describe the wretchedness of fe- eloquence surpassed, as it were, the into the place is swallowed up by the one to leave the office of first counsellor pathy in that case to cry out, we are mob- great throat, from whence there is no re- to the president of the Church at tified that brother Joseph will see them males in this place, without wounding eloquence of men, to stand before him, turn, which if it had been economically bed. There is such a thing as persons being soon, and reveal the mysteries of Hea- the feelings of the benevolent, or and plead his own cause, why should disbursed amongst the whole would have Nauvoo, inasmuch as I dared not deceived into a false sympathy once, who, ven to their full understanding, which shocking the delicacy of the refined; Joseph, with others, refuse to hear rendered all comfortable. teach or administer such laws. And the second time, will scrutinize very closely, seldom fails to inspire them with new but the truth shall come to the world. individuals in their own defence?— Resolved 10th, That, notwithstanding our further deponent saith not. to know who, or which party, are the per- confidence in the Prophet, as well as The remedy can never be applied, un- We answer, it is because the court extensive acquaintance with the financial AUSTIN COWLES. secutors. It is not always the first man who affairs of the Church, we do not know of State of Illinois, To all whom a great anxiety to know what God has less the disease is known. The sym- fears the atrocity of its crimes will be any property which in reality belongs to ss. cries out, stop thief, that is robbed. It is laid up in store for them, in return for pathy, ever anxious to relieve, cannot exposed to public gaze. We wish the the Church (except the Temple) and we Hancock County, it may concern the upright, honest, considerate and moral the great sacrifice of father and mo- be felt before the misery is seen.— public to thoroughly understand the therefore consider the injunction laid upon I hereby certify that the above cer- precepts of any class that will be respected ther, of gold and silver, which they The charity that kindles at the tale of nature of this court, and judge of the the saints compelling them to purchase tificate was sworn and subscribed be- in this or any other enlightened age—pre- property of the Trustee in trust for the fore me, this fourth day of May, 1844. gladly left far behind, that they might wo, can never act with adequate effi- legality of its acts as seemeth them Church, is a deception practiced upon them: cepts which have for their end the good of be gathered into the fold, and num- ceiency, till it is made to see the pol- good. and that we look upon the sending of special ROBERT D. FOSTER, J.P. mankind, and the establishment of funda- bered among the chosen of God.— lution and guilt of men, now buried in On Monday, the 15th of April, bro- agents abroad to collect funds for the Tem- mental truths. On the other hand, para- ple and other purposes as a humbug prac- doxical dogmas, new systems of govern- They are visited again, and what is the death-shades of heathenism.— ther R. D. Foster had a notice served ticed upon the saints by Joseph and others, THE EXPOSITOR. the result? They are requested to Shall we then, however painful the on him to appear before the High to aggrandize themselves, as we do not ment, new codes of morals, a new adminis- meet brother Joseph, or some of the sight, shrink from the contemplation Council on Saturday following, the believe that the monies and property so FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1844. tration of the laws by ignorant, unlettered, Twelve, at some insulated point, or at of their real state? We answer, we 20th, and answer to charges prefer- collected, have been applied as the donors and corrupt men, must be frowned down by expected, but have been used for specula- some particularly described place on will not, if permitted to live. As we red against him by Joseph Smith. On DITOR every lover of his country. The well-be- tive purposes, by Joseph, to gull the saints SYLVESTER EMMONS, E . the bank of the Mississippi, or at some have before stated, it is the vicious Saturday, while Mr. Foster was pre- the better on their arrival at Nauvoo, by ing of society demand it at our hands. Our room, which wears upon its front— principles of men we are determined paring to take his witnesses, 41 in buying the lands in the vicinity and selling INTRODUCTORY. country, by whose laws we are protected, Positively NO admittance. The harm- to explode. It is not that we have any number, to the council-room, that he again to them at tenfold advance; and In greeting our patrons with the first num- asks us for a manifestation of that patriotism less, inoffensive, and unsuspecting private feelings to gratify, or any pri- might make good his charges against further that we verily believe the appropri- ber of the Expositor, a remark is necessary which should inspire every American citi- ations said to have been subscribed by shares zen—the interests of the State of Illinois creatures, are so devoted to the Pro- vate pique to settle, that has induced Joseph, president Marks notified him for the building of the Nauvoo House to for the expression of some views, and cer- phet, and the cause of Jesus Christ, us to be thus plain; for we can respect that the trial had been on Thursday have been used by J. Smith and Lyman tain principles by which we intend to be require it, and as a citizen of Illinois, we in- that they do not dream of the deep- and love the criminal, if there is any evening, before the 15th, and that he Wight, for other purposses, as out of the governed in our editorial duties. Many tend to respond to the voice of duty, and laid and fatal scheme which prostrates hope of reformation: but there is a was cut off from the Church; and that mass of stock already taken, the building questions and surmises are made by those stand the hazard of the die. is far from being finished even to the base. We believe that the Press should not be happiness, and renders death itself de- point beyond which forbearance ceas- same council cut off the brother Laws’, Resolved 11th, That we consider all se- who suppose we will come in conflict with sirable, but they meet him, expecting es to be a virtue. sister Law, and brother Smith, and all cret societies, and combinations under pe- some of their darling schemes of self-ag- the medium through which the private char- to receive through him a blessing, and The next important item which pre- without their knowledge. They were nal oaths and obligations, (professing to be grandisement. Others, more honest, desire acter of any individual should be assailed, learn the will of the Lord concerning sents itself for our consideration, is not notified, neither did they dream of organized for religious purposes,) to be to know whether our object is to advocate delineated, or exposed to public gaze: still, them, and what awaits the faithful fol- the attempt at Political power and in- any such thing being done, for William anti-Christian, hypocritical and corrupt. whoever acts in an official character, who Resolved 12th, That we will not ac- any particular religious tenets, or any fa- lower of Joseph, the Apostle and Pro- fluence, which we verily believe to be Law had sent Joseph and some of the knowledge any man as king or law-giver vorite measures of either of the political sets himself up as a public teacher, and re- phet of God, when in the stead there- preposterous and absurd. We believe Twelve, special word that he desired to the church; for Christ is our only king parties of the country. To all such ques- former of morals and religion, and as an as- of, they are told, after having been it is inconsistent, and not in accord- an investigation before the Church in and law-giver. tions we answer in the negative. Free tol- pirant to the highest office in the gift of the sworn in one of the most solemn man- ance with the christian religion. We General Conference, on the 6th of Resolved 13th, That we call upon the eration in religious sentiments, we deem people of this glorious republic, whose in- honest in heart, in the Church, and through- stitutions he publicly condemns, we assert ners, to never divulge what is reveal- do not believe that God ever raised up Ap’l. The court, however, was a tri- out the world, to vindicate the pure doc- compatible with the organization of our go- ed to them, with a penalty of death a Prophet to christianize a world by bunal possessing no power to try Wm. trines of Jesus Christ, whether set forth in vernment, and should not be abridged. On and maintain the right of canvassing all the attached, that God Almighty has re- political schemes and intrigue. It is Law, who was called by special Reve- the Bible, Book of Mormon, or Book of the other hand, we believe religious despo- public acts and animadverting, with terms vealed it to him, that she should be not the way God captivates the heart lation, to stand as counsellor to the Covenants; and we hereby withdraw the tism to be incompatible with our free insti- of the severest reproach upon all the revo- J J hand of fellowship, from all those who prac- lutionary measures that comes to our notice, his ( oseph’s) Spiritual wife; for it of the unbeliever; but on the contrary, President of the Church, ( oseph,) tice or teach doctrines contrary to the tutions. What we conceive to be despo- was right anciently, and God will tole- by preaching truth n its own native which was twice ratified by General above, until they cease so to do, and show tism, engendered by an assumption of power from any source. We would not be worthy rate it again: but we must keep those simplicity, and in its own original pu- Conferences, assembled at Nauvoo, works meet for repentance. in the name of religion, we shall have oc- of the name of an American citizen, did we pleasures and blessings from the world, rity, unadorned with anything except for Brigham Young, one of the Twelve, Resolved 14th, That we hereby notify casion to show hereafter. In relation to stand by and see, not only the laws of the for until there is a change in the gov- its own indigenous beauties. Joseph presided, whose duty it was not, but all those holding licences to preach the gos- State, but the laws of the United States set pel, who know they are guilty of teaching politics, whatever our own views may be ernment, we will endanger ourselves may plead he has been injured, abus- the President of the High Council.— the doctrine of other Gods above the God upon the federal measures that now, or may, at defiance, the authorities insulted, fugi- by practicing it– but we can enjoy ed, and his petitions treated with con- See Book of Doctrine and Covenants, of this creation; the plurality of wives; hereafter agitate the country, the Expositor tives from justice fleeing for refuge, asking the blessings of Jacob, David, and tempt by the general government, and page 87. the unconditional sealing up against all will not be the exponent thereof; and all the and receiving protection from the authori- others, as well as to be deprived of that he only desires an influence of a RESOLUTIONS. crimes, save that of sheding innocent blood; strife and party zeal of the two great antag- ties of Nauvoo, for high crimes committed the spoiling of the gentiles, and all other against the government of the United States, them, if we do not expose ourselves political character that will warrant Resolved lst, That we will not encourage the doctrines, (so called) which are contrary onistical parties for the success of their re- to the law of the land. She is thun- him redress of grievances; but we acts of any court in this church, for the to the laws of God, or to the laws of our spective candidates for the Presidency, we the Mayor of a petty incorporated town in- trial of any of its members, which will not terposing his authority, and demanding the der-struck, faints, recovers, and re- care not—the faithful followers of suffer the accused to be present and plead country, to cease preaching, and to come shall remain neutral, and in an editorial ca- fuses. The Prophet damns her if she Jesus must bear in this age as well as and make satisfaction, and have their li- pacity, inactive. Another party, however, right of trial for the fugitive on the merits of their own cause; we therefore declare our cences renewed. rejects. She thinks of the great sac- Christ and the Apostles did anciently; decided disapprobation to the course pur- has sprung up in our midst, the leader of the case, by virtue of a writ of Habeas sued last Thursday evening, (the 18th Resolved 15th, That in all our controver- rifice, and of the many thousand miles although a frowning world may have sies in defence of truth and righteousness, which, it would seem, expects, by a flour- Corpus, issued by the Municipal Court of inst,) in the case of William and Wilson Nauvoo. It is too gross a burlesque upon she has traveled over sea and land, crushed him to the dust; although un- Law, and Mrs. William Law, and R. D. the weapons of our warfare are not carnal ish of Quixotic chivalry, to take, by storm, that she might save her soul from pitying friends may have passed him Foster, as being unjust and unauthorized but mighty through God, to the pulling the Presidential chair, and distribute among common sense—a subterfuge too low to in- pending ruin, and replies, God’s will by; although hope, the great comforter by the laws of the Church, and consequent- down of the strong holds of Satan; that our his faithful supporters, the office of gov- dicate any thing but a corrupt motive.— ly null and void; for our law judgeth no strifes are not against flesh, blood, nor be done, and not mine. The Prophet in affliction, may have burst forth and bones; but against principalities and power ernor in all the different States, for the pur- Such acts, whether committed in a private and his devotees in this way are grati- fled from his troubled bosom; yet, in man unless he be heard; and to all those or public capacity, will be held up to public who approbate a course so unwarranted, against spiritual wickedness in high places pose, we presume, of more effectually con- fied. The next step to avoid public Jesus there is a balsom for every unprecedented and so unjust, we would say and therefore we will not use carnal weap- solidating the government. This party we scorn. An independent Press is bound by exposition from the common course of wound, and a cordial to assuage an beware lest the unjust measure you meet ons save in our own defence. may be disposed to treat with a little levity, every sense of duty, to lay before the public things, they are sent away for a time, agonized mind. to your brethren, be again meeted out to but nothing more. As it respects the local every attack upon their rights: we, there- until all is well; after which they re- Among the many items of false doc- you. AFFIDAVITS. questions which may arise in our own coun- fore, in the exercise of our duty, expect the Resolved 2nd, Inasmuch as we have for turn, as from a long visit. Those trine that are taught the Church, is years borne with the individual follies and I hereby certify that Hyrum Smith ty, and the candidates for the legislature support and the aid of our fellow citizens whom no power or infiuence could se- the doctrine of many Gods, one of the iniquities of Joseph Smith, Hyrum Smith, did, (in his office,) read to me a from this county, we reserve the right to ex- in our enterprise. duce, except that which is wielded most direful in its effects that has cha- and many other official characters in the certain written document, which he patiate upon the respective claims—not on by some individual feigning to be a racterized the world for many centu- Church of Jesus Christ, (conceiving it a said was a revelation from God, he account of their politics—be they whig or We hope all those who intend subscrib- duty incumbent upon us so to bear,) and God, must realize the remarks of an ries. We know not what to call it having labored with them repeatedly with said that he was with Joseph when it democrat, but on account of a combination ing for the “Expositor,” will forward their able writer, when he says, “if woman’s other than blasphemy, for it is most all Christian love, meekness and humility, was received. He afterwards gave which we believe has for its object the ut- names as soon as possible; Editors, Post- feelings are turned to ministers of sor- unquestionably, speaking of God in yet to no effect, feel as if forbearance has me the document to read, and I took ter destruction of the rights of the old citi- masters, and others, to whom the Prospec- row, where shall she look for consola- an impious and irreverent manner.— ceased to be a virtue, and hope of refor- it to my house, and read it, and show- zens of the county, who have borne the heat tus, and paper may be sent, will confer a mation vain; and inasmuch as they have favor upon us, by noticing, exchanging, and tion?” Her lot is to be wooed and It is contended that there are innume- introduced false and damnable doctrines ed it to my wife, and returned it next and burden of the day; who have labored won; her heart is like some fortress rable Gods as much above the God into the Church, such as a plurality of Gods day. The revelation (so called) au- hard as pioneers of the county; who have circulating the same, in their respective that has been captured, sacked aban- that presides over this universe, as he above the God of this universe, and his thorized certain men to have more settled and organized the county; who have vocations, and forwarding accordingly. doned, and left desolate. With her, is above us; and if he varies from the liability to fall with all his creations; the wives than one at a time, in this rights that should be respected by every In consequence of the importance of the the desire of the heart has failed—the law unto which he is subjected, he, plurality of wives, for time and eternity; principle of honor and good faith, and whose cause in which we have engaged, and the the doctrine of unconditional sealing up world and in the world to come. It great charm of existence is at an end; with all his creatures, will be cast to eternal life, against all crimes except said this was the law, and command- wishes should be consulted in the choice of assurances we have received from different she neglects all the cheerful exercises down as was Lucifer; thus holding that of sheding innocent blood, by a per- ed Joseph to enter into the law.—And officers, and not have men imposed upon sources, we have concluded to issue one of life, which gladen the spirits, forth a doctrine which is effectually version of their priestly authority, and also that he should administer to them, who are obnoxious, for good and suf- thousand copies of the first number of the quicken the pulses, and send the tide calculated to sap the very foundation thereby forfeiting the holy priesthood, ac- others. Several other items were in ficient reasons. In relation to such ques- paper, that all who wish, may be supplied, cording to the word of Jesus; “If a man of life in healthful currents through of our faith: and now, O Lord! shall abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch the revelation, supporting the above tions, we intend to express our mind freely, and further, that none may plead ignorance the veins. Her rest is broken. The we set still and be silent, while thy and is withered, and men gather them and doctrines. as our duty dictates, regardless of conse- of our complaints, or exonerate themselves sweet refreshment of sleep is poison- name is thus blasphemed, and thine cast them into the fire, and they are burn- WM. LAW. quences. If a fair and honorable course be from an interest in our behalf. We do not Nauvoo Expositor:Nauvoo Expositor 5/5/2009 10:48 AM Page 3

wish, or expect, the publication of the “Ex- Marshal, who sent his deputy to make the question whether he would restore CIRCUIT COURT. to be put down and the one estab- PENMANSHIP.—We invite the attention positor” to prove a matter of pecuniary a second arrest, in case the other offi- to the Mormons their lands in Mis- The May Term of the Circuit Court lished upon its ruins. You are voting of our readers to the advertisement of Mr. profit, neither do we believe the public will for an enemy to your government, A. R. Dunton, found in another column cer did not succeed in taking him from souri. Joseph Smith is the only can- of this county closed on the 30th ult. of to day’s paper. We have examined se- suffer it to prove a loss. It is a subject in hear Phelps to Joe in his affidavit be- the city. Smith was found by the Il- didate now before the people whose after a session of ten days. We un- veral specimens of this Gentleman’s handi- which we are all interested, more particu- fore Judge King of Missouri:—“Have work, in the execution of his various style of larly the citizens of this county, and sur- linois Marshal and arrested, when it principles are fully known; let it be derstand a large number of cases you come to the point to resist all penmanship,and we cheerfully award to him rounding country; the case has assumed became necessary for the high corpo- remembered there are documents the were disposed of, none, however of law?” “I have,” says Joe. You are the merit of excelling any thing of the kind a formidable and fearful aspect, it is not a very important character. The in this department. Mr. Dunton brings rate powers of the city again to inter- highest degree of evidence before the voting for a sycophant, whose attempt with him testimonials of the highest char- the destiny of a few that is involved in pose their authority. The potent people; a committee of twenty-four, cases wherein Joseph Smith was a for power find no parallel in history. acter, from the most respectable sources; case of commotion, but that of thousands, You are voting for a man who refuses writ was again issued—the prisoner party, were transferred by a change having borne off the palm of victory in se- wherein necessarily the innocent and help- under the solemnity of their oaths, to suffer criminals to be brought to veral of our eastern cities;—but, aside from of venue, to other courts; that of less would be confounded with the crimi- taken from the Marshal—a trial had, have inquired into and reported upon justice, bnt in the stead thereof, res- our own opinion, or the opinion of others, nal and guilty. We have anxiously de- during which, the attorneys for Smith A. Sympson vs. J. Smith, for false Mr. Dunton presents the best evidence, his claims in due form of law. Shades cues them from the just demands of in his off hand efforts, which he executes sired, and strenuously advocated a peacea- the law, by . You are relieved themselves of an insupporta- of Washington and Jefferson—Henry imprisonment, to Adams County; that Habeas Corpus with a neatness and dispatch that dispels ble redress of the injuries that have ble burthen of legal knowledge, which voting for a man who stands indicted, all doubt, and wins for him the wreath of repeatedly been inflicted upon us, and we Clay the candidate of a powerful of F. M Higbee vs. Joseph Smith, merited fame.— ED. completely overwhelmed the learned and who is now held to bail, for the have now the means in our hands, through party, is now under bonds to keep for slander, and that of C. A. Foster crimes of adultery and perjury; two court, and resulted in the triumphant which we can peaceably and honorably the peace; Joseph Smith, the candi- vs. Joseph Smith, and J. W. Cool- of the gravest crimes known to our MARRIED:—At Carthage, on the 23d acquittal of the prisoner, with a judg- ult., by E. A. BEDELL E S Q. M R. effect our object. For ourselves, we are date of another “powerful” party has idge for false imprisonmet, and that laws. Query not then for whom you firmly resolved not to quit the field, till our ment for costs against the U. States. are voting; it is for one of the black- C HARLES Ross of St. Louis, to MISS two indictments against him, one for of A. Davis vs. Joseph Smith, and efforts shall be crowned with success. And Now we ask if the executive and est and basest scoundrels that has S ABRA A. MORRISON, of this city. fornication and adultery, another for J. P. Green, for trespass, were all We tender our congratulations to we now call upon all, who prize the liberty judicial authorities of Illinois deem it appeared upon the stage of human of speech, the liberty of the press, the right perjury. Our readers can make transferred to the County of McDo- existence since the days of Nero, and the above parties upon their union of politic to submit to such a state of of conscience, and the sacred rights of their own comments. nough. The Grand Jury found two Caligula. heart and hand, and express our American citizenship, to assist us in this things in similar cases? Can, and will In supporting Hyrum Smith, then warmest wishes for their future hap- bills against Smith, one for perjury, piness. undertaking. Let us stand up and boldly the constituted authorities of the fede- We have received the last number and another for fornication and adul- are you not supporting Joseph Smith? and fearlessly oppose ourselves to any and most assuredly; pause then my coun- ral government be quiescent under of the “Warsaw Signal;” it is rich tery; on the first of which Smith de- One Cent Reward. every encroachment, in whatever form it such circumstances, and allow the trymen, and consider cooly, calmly may appear, whether shaped in supersti- with anti-Mormon matter, both edi- livered himself up for trial, but the and deliberately, what you do? Sup- HEREAS my husband, the Rt. tious domination or civil usurpation. The paramount laws of the Union to be set torial and communicated. Among State not being ready, material wit- port not that man who is spreading W Rev. W. H. Harrison Sagers, public abroad have not been informed in at defiance, and rendered nugatory by other things it contains a lengthy let- nesses being absent, the case was de- death, devastation and ruin through- Esq., has left my bed and board with- out cause or provocation, this is to no- relation to facts as they really existed in the action of a court, having no more ter from J.H.Jackson, giving some ferred to the October term. out your happy country like a torna- our midst, many have supposed that all than co-ordinate powers, with a com- do. Infinite are the gradations which tify the public not to harbor or trust items in relation to his connection him on my account, as I will pay no was rumor, and having no organ through mon justice of the peace? If such an mark this man’s attempts for power, which to speak, our silence has been to with the “Mormon Prophet,” as also The regular session of the Munici- debts of his contracting. More anon. order of things is allowed to exist, which if not checked soon, must not them sufficient proof. his reasons for the same. It will be pal Court of this City came off on only shed a deleterious influence on LUCINDA SAGERS. The facts have been far otherwise, we there is every reason to believe that perceived that many of the most dark Monday last. The cases of R. D. the face of this county, but on the June 7, 1844.-tf.* have watched with painful emotion the Nauvoo will become a sink of refuge and damnable crimes that ever dark- Foster, C. L. Higbee, and C. A. face of the adjoining counties. He progress of events in this city, for some for every offender who can carry in Foster, on appeals from the Mayor’s is already proudly boasting that he is Administrator’s Sale. time past, until we were sick with the ened human character, which have N the 20th of June, A. D. 1844, will spoils enough to buy protection. The Court, wherein they had each been beyond your reach; and I regret to sight; injury upon injury has been repeated, hitherto been to the public, a matter think I am under the painful neces- O be offered at public sale at the New people of the State of Illinois will, con- fined in the sum of one hundred dol- Brick Store of S. M. Marr, on Knight insult has been added to insult till forbear- of rumor and suspicion, are now re- sity of admitting the fact. Is it not Street, east of the Temple in the City of ance has ceased to be virtuous, and we sequently, see the necessity of repeal- duced to indisputable facts. We have lars, (for the very enormous offence a shame and a disgrace, to think we Nauvoo, the following described property, now have the proud privilege, we have ing the charter of Nauvoo, when such of refusing to assist the notorious O. have a man in our midst, who will to wit: Household and kitchen furniture, reason to believe, from our acquaint- consisting of beds and bedding, wearing long wished for, of defending ourselves abuses are practised under it; and by J defy the laws of our country; the laws ance with Mr. Jackson, and our own P. Rockwell, and his “dignity ’ ohn apparal, cotton cloth, &c. against their foul aggressions and asper- virtue of said chartered authority, P. Green, in arresting a respectable which shed so gentle and nourishing AUGUSTINE SPENCER, sions and of informing the public of things observation, that the statements he the right of the writ of Habeas and peaceable citizen, without the an ifluence upon our fathers, which Administrator. as they really are. We intend to tell the makes are true; and in view of these fostered and protected them in their Nauvoo, June 7th, 1844.--1tf. Corpus in all cases arising under regular process of papers) and of A. whole tale and by all honorable means to facts, we ask, in the name of heaven, old age from insult and aggression; bring to light and justice, those who have the city ordinance, to give full scope Spencer, wherein he was fined in the Notice. where is the safety of our lives and shall we their sons, lie still and suffer HE Subscribers wish to inform all those long fed and fattened upon the purse, the to the desired jurisdiction. The city same sum on a charge of assault and Joseph Smith to light up the lamp of Twho through sickness; or other misfor- property, and the character of injured in- council have passed ordinances, giv- liberties, when placed at the dispo- battery, were all taken up and grave- tyranny and oppression in our midst? tunes, are much limited in their means of nocence;—yes, we will speak, and that too ing the Municipal court authority to sal of such heaven daring, hell de- ly discussed; after the most mature God forbid, lest the departed spirits procuring bread for their families, that we in thunder tones, to the ears of those who serving, God forsaken villains. Our of our fathers, cry from the ground have allotted Thursday of every week, to have thus ravaged and laid waste fond hopes, issue the writ of Habeas Corpus in all deliberation, with the assistance of grind TOLL FREE for them, till grain blood boils while we refer to these against us. Let us arise in the ma- becomes plentiful after harvest. bright prospects, and virtuous principles, cases when the prisoner is held in cus- the ex-tinguished City Attorney, this jesty of our strength and sweep the blood thirsty and murderous propen- P. S. Elder Cowles, or Bishop Ivins, to gratify an unhallowed ambition. We tody in Nauvoo, no matter whether honorable body concluded to dismiss influence of tyrants and miscreants will at end at our mill on those days set are aware of the critical position we occu- the offender is committed in the State sities of men, or rather demons in the suit and issue a procedendo to the from the face of the land, as with the apart, and will judge very benevolently, in py, in view of our immediate location; but lower court, which was accordingly breath of heaven. The eagle that is all cases where the above indulgence is of Maine, or on the continent of Eu- human shape, who, not satisfied with claimed. we entertain no fears, our purpose is fixed done. now proudly borne to earth’s remot- and our arm is nerved for the conflict, we rope, the prisoner being in the city practising their dupes upon a credu- W. & W. LAW. The cases referred to above, afford est regions by every gale, will perch Nauvoo, June 7th, 1844.--tf stand upon our rights, and we will main- under arrest. It is gravely contended lous and superstitious people, must himself in the solitude of mid-night tain those rights, whatever may be the by the legal luminaries of Nauvoo, that wreak their vengeance upon any who abundant reason both for complaint if we do not arouse from our lethargy. PENMANSHIP. consequence; let no man or set of men the ordinances gives them jurisdiction, may dare to come in contact with and comment. We intend as soon as It is the worst of absurdities for HOSE wishing to improve the assail us at the peril of their lives, and we not only jurisdiction to try the validi- them. We deplore the desperate our time will allow, to express our any individual to say their is a man present very favorable oppor- hereby give notice to all parties, that we views fully and freely upon this fea- T ty of the writ, but to enquire into the state of things to which we are neces- in our midst who is above the reach of tunity for taking Lessons in Penman- are the last in attack, but the first and fore- ture of Mormon usurpation; first, violated law, and not lend a helping ship, and Stylographic Card Marking, merits of the case, and allow the pris- sarily brought, but, we say to our most in defence. We would be among the enact a string of ordinances contrary hand; all talk and nothing more will are informed that the above branches last to provoke the spirit of the public abroad oner to swear himself clear of the friends, “keep cool,” and the whole to reason and common sense, and not accomplish that for your country will be taught by MR. A. R. DUNTON, unnecessarily, but we have abundant as- charges. If his own oath is not con- and your God, which the acts of tale will be told. We fully believe then inflict the severest penalties for in a manner that cannot fail to prove surance, in case of emergency, that we sidered sufficient to satisfy the ad- Washington did. Then gentlemen satisfactory to all. The system he shall be all there. in bringing these iniquities and enor- not observing them. verse party, plenty of witnesses are organize yourselves and prepare for teaches has no superior, either in ac- mities to light, and let the majesty of the dreadful conflict in August; we quisition, facility of execution, or An individual, bearing the cogno- ready t swear that he is to be believ- violated law, and the voice of injured We see that our friend the Neighbor, go with you heart and hand, in the elegance and uniformity of the letters men of Jeremiah Smith, who has eva- ed on oath, and that is to be consider- innocence and contemned public opin- advocates the claims of Gen. Joseph Smith attempt to suppress this contaminat- Mr. D. would beg leave to refer for the Presidency; we also see from the ded the officers for some time, has ta- ed sufficient by the court to put the ion, speak in tones of thunder to these ing influence which is prostrating our the Ladies and Gentlemen of this quietus on all foreign testimony and the records of the grand Jury of Hancock Co. fairest prospects, and spreading deso- City and its vicinity, to the fact that ken refuge in the city of Nauvoo. It miscreants; but in behalf of hundreds at their recent term, that the general is a discharge of the prisoner follows, as a lation throughout our vale. Call into he has borne off the FIRST PREMI- appears he is a fugitive from justice and thousands of unoffending citizens, candidate to represent the branch of the the field your best men under the UM for the best Specimens of Penman- for the offence of procuring four thou- necessary consequence. whose only fault is religious enthu- state government at Alton. We would re- solemn pledge to go for the uncondi- ship from all competitors, at the late spectfully suggest to the Neighbor, whether sand dollars from the United States siasm, and for the honor of our own tional repeal of the Nauvoo Charter, Mechanics’ Fair held in Boston. JOE. SMITH—THE PRESIDENCY. the two offices are not incompatible with Treasury at the city of Washington, names and reputation, let us not fol- and you have our support; whether M R. D UNTON proposes to award the We find in the Nauvoo Neighbor of each other. they be Whig or Democrat we care following premiums, viz: under false pretences. A bill of in- low their desperado measures, and May 29th, a lengthy letter from Jo- not; when a friend presents us with The person who shall make the thereby dishonor ourselves in reveng- N AUVOO, June 5th, 1844. dictment was found in the District of seph Smith a candidate for the Presi- a draught of cool water, we do not best improvement in writing, shall be ing our own wrongs. Let our motto CITIZENS OF HANCOCK COUNTY. entitled to a specimen of penmanship Columbia against him, and a warrant dency on his own hook, to Henry stop to inquire whether it is contain- issued for his arrest. The Marshal of be, “Last in attack, but first in de- It is well known to all of you that ed in a silver vase, a golden urn or worth from five to ten dollars. And Clay, the Whig candidate for the if any person will produce a speci- Iowa Territory got intelligence of his fence;” and the result cannot prove the August election is fast approach- a long handled gourd. We want no same office. It appears to be a new base seducer, liar and perjured rep- men superior to what Mr. D. will being in this place, and procuring the otherwise than honorable and satis- ing, and with it comes the great and rule of tactics for two rival candidates terrible conflict. It is destined to be resentative, to represent us in Spring- execute, the person producing it shall necessary papers for his arrest, pro- to enter into a discussion of their factory. a day pregnant with big events; for field, but while Murrill represents be entitled to fifty dollars. For the best improvement in Sty- ceeded to this place in search of him, respective claims to that high office, it will be the index to the future.— Tennessee in Nashville, Munroe Ed- about three weeks ago. After making TO CORRESPONDENTS. Should we be defeated upon that oc- wards, New York, in Sing Sing, Br. lographic Card Marking, the person just preceding an election. Smith shall be entitled to their tuition. inquiry, and becoming satisfied that In consequence of a press of other duties casion, our die is cast, and our fate Joseph may have the extreme good- charges Clay with shrinking from the in preparing our first number for the press, ness to represent Illinois in Alton, if N. B. The above Premiums are to he was secreted in Nauvoo, under the is sealed; but if successful, alike may responsibility of promising to grant we have not had time to examine several Joseph Smith, Hyrum Smith, and his lawyers do not succeed in quash- be awarded by a committee mutually immediate protection of the Prophet, whatever the Mormons might ask, if communications that have been forwarded their devoted followers, as well as ing the indictments found against chosen. he said to him (the Prophet,) that he for publication. We respect the motives of their enemies, expect that justice will him by the Grand Jurors of Hancock Those who have been disappointed elected to the Presidency. Smith has by attending the Schools of incompe- was authorised to arrest the said J. our friends in the interest they manifest in be meted out. The present is por- County, at the May term 1844. not been troubled with any inquiries carrying forward the work of reform; but FRANCIS M. HIGBEE. tent teachers, are warranted perfect Smith, for an offence committed by tentious of the great effort that is to satisfaction at Mr. D’s. School, or of committees as to what measures he we wish it to be distinctly understood, that be made upon that occasion, by Jo- him against the United States govern- will recommend if elected; never- we cannot depart from the conditions set their money will be refunded. seph for power; Hiram Smith is al- TO THE VOTERS OF HANCOCK Writing Masters fitted for the pro- ment, and wished to know where he theless he has come out boldly and forth in the Prospectus; that is the chart ready in the field as a candidate for COUNTY. was—to which the Prophet replied, by which we intend to navigate the “Ex- fession. Teachers, Professional, and volunteered his views of certain mea- the legislature, but will you support At the earnest request of a number of Business men, and all good or bad that he knew nothing about him. The positor,” carefully avoiding any thing and him, that same Hyrum Smith the de- friends, I am induced to offer myself as a sures which he is in favor of having every thing that may tend to diminish the writers, who wish to become com- Marshal said he knew he was secre- adopted. One is for the General voted follower and brother of Joe, candidate for the office of Sheriff, at the plete masters of the art, are particu- the interest, or tarnish the character of its who feigned a revelation from God, ensuing August election. Should I be ted in the city, and was determined to Government to purchase the slaves columns. We already feel that we occupy larly invited to attend. directing the citizens of Hancock elected I pledge myself to perform the du- Writing rooms at the new Masonic have him; and, unless he was given of the south and set them free, that an unenviable position in view of the va- County to vote for J. P. Hoge, in ties incident to the office with independence up, he would have the aid of the Dra- riety of opiuions that exist, but, we stand Hall Main st. Terms of tuition only we can understand. Another is to preference to Cyrus Walker, and by and fidelity. $1,50 for 12 lessons. Classes will goons to find and arrest him. Joseph committed as to our course, and having so doing blaspheming the name of J OHN M. FINCH. pass a general uniform land law, that faithfully and fearlessly adhered to those be formed on Monday evening next Smith then replied, that was not ne- certainly requires the spirit of inter- God? Will you, gentlemen of Han- Nauvoo, June 7th, 1844.--te at 7 P. M. terms, without partiality to friends, or per- cock County, support a man like that, cessary; but, if the Marshal would pretation to show its meaning as no sonality to foes, we shall consider our- June 7th, 1844. who claims to move in a different M R . E DITOR, pledge his word and honor that he selves honorablydischarged of duty. explanation accompanies it. Another sphere, a sphere entirely above you; As I have taken some little interest C. A. Warren, C. L. Higbee, should have the benefit of a city writ which no doubt will be very conge- one who will trifle with the things of in the affairs of the Nauvoo The- Quincy. Nauvoo. We offer an apology to our rea- “ of Habeas Corpus, and be tried before nial to the candidate’s nervous sys- God, and feign converse with the Di- atre;” I wish to announce through the WARREN & HIGBEE, him, he would produce the fugitive in tem, is to open all the prison doors in ders for the want of arrangement and vinity, for the sake of carrying an medium of your paper, that the estab- lishment, which left this place a few ATTORNEYS AT LAW. half an hour. After some hesitancy, the country, and set the captive free. taste in our first number on account election? I will unhesitatingly as- sume to myself the responsibility of weekssince to travel, has again arriv- NAUVOO, ILLINOIS. the Marshal agreed to do so, when These with some other suggestions of our materials and press not being answering in the negative. I flatter ed in this city. What success the S. EMMONS, the prisoner was produced in the time equally as enlightened, ought to be in order; the short time we have had myself you are not so depraved, and concern met with while absent I am to get a press and materials has pre- Attorney and Counsellor at Law, and specified. A writ of Habeas Corpus sufficient to satisfy any man that Jo- so blinded to your own interests, as unable to learn; the only thing of in- Solicitor in Chancery. was issued, and the prisoner taken seph Smith is willing that his princi- cluded the possibility of getting the to support a man totally ignorant of terest which I have been able to dis- cover, is, that the Rev. G. J. Adams Deeds, bonds and all legal instru- from the Marshal and brought before ples shall be publicly known. If how- first number out according to our the laws of your country, and in every ments drawn to order. Lands for was hissed from the stage in Burling- the Municipal court of Nauvoo for respect alienated from you and your sale or exchange. Office over S. M. ever any individual voter, who has wishes, and the absence of the Editor interests. ton, while telling the “woodchuck trial. The court adjourned until thurs- a perfect right to know a candidates for several days preceding our first Marr’sbrick Store, Knight St. east of In supporting Hyrum Smith, you, story.” I understand that the estab- the Temple. day, the 30th ult., when he was tried, principles, should not be satisfied, issue, renders this apology necessary. Citizens of Hancock County, are sup- lishment has closed for the present, and discharged, as a matter of course. he may further aid his inquiries, by In our subsequent numbers we in- porting Joseph Smith, for whom he in consequence of Mr. Adams being Notice. In the interval, however, application a reference to the record to the grand tend to make good the insufficiency (Hyrum) goes teeth and toe nails, under the necessity of ‘going a preach- for President of the United States. ing;’ probably the Rev. Gentleman HE Subscriber has several brick and had been made to Judge Pope, of the inquest of Hancock County. by giving to our readers a good se- frame houses, situated in different parts The question may arise here, in vot- thinks by this time that he is better T District court of the United States for Martin Van Buren is charged with lection of miscellany, and an editori- of the city, which he offers for sale, or rent ing for Joseph Smith, for whom am I fitted for the desk than the stage. on good terms. the State of Illinois, who issued his non-commitalism; Henry Clay has al of rich and interesting matter. voting? You are voting for a man I am Sir, R. D. FOSTER. warrant, directed to the United States not been the man to answer frankly P ROPRIETORS. who contends all governments are AFRIEND TO THE D RAMA. NAUVOO, June 7th, 1844. tf Nauvoo Expositor:Nauvoo Expositor 5/5/2009 10:48 AM Page 4

S O N G. not take every occasion to teach his trained and disciplined to act in ac- EXTRACT terial powers in carrying out the unjust, il- legal, and unconstitutional ordinances of the THE NEW MIRROR. The lads—I wonder how they guess it, disciples forbearance, and radically cordance with his selfish will. The From “Gen. Smiths Views.” The people may have faults but they same. The publishers, therefore, deem it Every number embellished with an ori- I’m sure I never tell, subdue in them the slightest impulse spectacle presented in Smith’s case “ a sacred duty they owe to their country and towards retaliation? of a civil, ecclesiastical and military never should be trifled with. I think Mr. ginal and exquisite design on steel. And if I love, I ne’er confess it— Pitt’s quotation in the British Parliament their fellow citizens, to advocate, through How can they guess so well? If so, we are bound to follow the leader, united in one and the same of Mr. Prior’s couplet for the husband and the columns of the Expositor, the UNCON- DITIONAL REPEAL OF THE NAU- EDITED BY GEORGE P. MORRIS. I’m sure ’twas no I told my laddie— example as well as the advice of the person, with power over life and liber- wife, to apply to the course which the head of the universal Christian church! ty, can never find favor in the minds of king and ministry of England should pur- VOO CITY CHARTER; to restrain and I would not love—not I; correct the abuses of the Unit Power; to Illustrated by J. C. CHAPMAN, who He says twas the saucy laddie! And in doing so, we at once carry sound and thinking Republicaus. The sue to the then colonies, of the now United ’ yes, States, might be a genuine rule of action ward off the Iron Rod which is held over is engaged exclusively for the work. He saw yes in my eye. out the principles of good govern- day has gone by when the precepts the devoted heads of the citizens of Nau- for some of the breath made men in high voo and the surrounding country; to advo- TERMS---THREE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. ment, for republicanism and christian- of Divine Truth, could be propagated places, to use towards the posterity of that Single numbers 6 1-4 cents. at the point of the sword—or the Bi- cate unmitigated disobedience to Political My mother says ’tis naughty—very! ity are identical, and the very spirit noble daring people. Revelations, and to censure and decry gross In the course of a few weeks the For I am scarce fifteen; of the one, is incorporated into and ble made the medium of corrupt men “Be to her faults a little blind; moral imperfections wherever found, either undersigned will commence, on his I vowed, to please the dame so chary, animates the other. Let us have to gratify their lustful appetites and Be to her virtues very kind.” in the Plebian, Patrician, or self-constituted own account, the publication of a new peace then. Cease these wicked con- sordid desires—[Quincy Whig. “We have had democratic presidents; MONARCH; to advocate the pure princi- My love should ne’er be seen. series of the NEW YORK MIRROR, in the tentions. And in order that they whig presidents; a pseudo democratic whig ples of morality, the pure principles of truth; And still ’twas no I told my laddie, president: and now it is time to have a designed not to destroy, but strengthen the octavo form, on an entirely novel and And still—I wonder why? may cease, stop at once this ming- We have received from Nauvoo a president of the United States; and let the main-spring of God’s moral government; to original plan, with a steel engraving in He kissed me—ah, the saucy laddie! ling together of religion and politics. Prospectus for a new paper, to be en- people of the whole union, like the inflexi- advocate, and exercise, the freedom of speech every number and at the reduced price in Nauvoo, independent of the ordinances He saw love in my eye. Away with it. It is an unhallow- titled the “Nauvoo Expositor.” It ble Romans, whenever they find a promise of three dollars per anum, or six and a ed, an iniquitous, and incestuous un- made by a candidate, that is not practiced abridging the same; to give free toleration is intended to be the organ of the as an officer, hurl the miserable scyophant to every man’s religious sentiments, and quarter cents per copy. The love, I bade him tarry, ion. The issue must be a monster, Reformed Mormon Church, which has from his exaltation, as God did Nebuchad- sustain all in worshiping God according to The NEW MIRROR will appear with Asleep, within my breast, misshapen and deplorable, inimical lately been organized in that place, nezzar, to crop the grass of the field, with the monitions of their consciences, as guar- many striking and attractive features, But when he heard my gentle Harry, to liberty, repulsive to tranquil gov- and to oppose the power of ‘the self- a beast’s heart among the cattle. antied by the Constitution of our country; distinguishing it from every other pe- The rebel would not rest. ernment, and ever associated with “Mr. Van Buren said in his inaugural and to oppose, with uncompromising hos- constituted Monarch,’ who has assu- address, that he went “into the presiden- tility, any Union of Church and State, or riodical. It will be published with And while I thought the boy was sleeping, but anarchy, discord, murder, and med the government of the Holy City. tial chair the iuflexible and uncompromis- any preliminary step tending to the same; new type, on fine paper, and each Alack, he is so sly! civil war. We care no more about the New ing opponent of Congress, to abolish sla- to sustain all, however humble, in their number will contain a beautiful origin- I found the rogue at Harry peeping, Church than the Old one, as a church; very in the District of Columbia, against equal and constitutional rights, and oppose al engraving on steel, designed and Ay, peeping through my eye. The Papacy and the Great Powers.-- the wishes of the slave holding states; and the sacrifice of the Liberty, the Property, for we regard both with indifference. also with a determination equally decided and the Happiness of the many, to the pride etched by CHAPMAN, illustrating the The Tablet, a Catholic newspaper, But if it ean be a means of humbling to resist the slightest interference with it and ambition of the few. In a word, to letterpress which it accompanies, and [ From the Philadelphia Times. ] takes a gloomy view of the present the haughty miscreant who rules in in the siates where it exists.” Poor little give a full, candid, and succinct statement of which it will invest with peculiar in- PHILADELPHIA RIOTS. state of the Papal dominions, and the that city, and exposing his rank villia- Matty made his rhapsodical sweep with facts, as they exist in the city of Nauvoo, terest. Besides the contributions of dangers which threaten them from the fact before his eyes, that the state of fearless of whose particular case they may The Riots in Kensington—The Irish nies, then we shall wish both Church New York, his native state, had abolished apply, being governed by the laws of Edito- all our extensive corps of correspond- and the Native Americans. several quarter. Amongst the most and Paper a hearty God speed! The slavery, without a struggle or a groan. rial courtesy, and the inherent dignity ents—which embraces most of the tal- dangerous of these enemies is said to The late riots in Kensington be- gentlemen who have the new paper in Great God, how independent! From hence- which is inseparable from honorable minds; ent of this country—we have made be Russia, whose Emperor is denoun- charge, have the reputation of being forth slavery is tolerated where it exists: at the same time exercising their own judg- arrangements for fresh and early trans- tween the Native Americans and the ced as the great Anti-christ of the constitution or no constitution; people or ment in cases of flagrant abuses, or moral Irish Roman Catholics—for the feud “ men of character and talent; and have no people; right or wrong; vox Matti; vox delinquencies; to use such terms and names lations from some of the best writers north,” and from whose rule, when commenced the work in which they Diaboli: “the voice of Matty”—“the voice as they deem proper, when the object is of in France, and England. With such is now a religious one entirely, con- once it includes Italy, is predicted ceal the fact as we may—have filled are engaged, in real earnest. We of the devil;” and peradventure, his great such high importance that the end will jus- materials, and with such able fellow a hideous persecution and calamity, “Sub-Treasury” scheme was a piece of tify the means. We confidently look to an our city with excitement, and every “ hope the public will encourage their laborers in the literary vineyard, we such as the Church has never yet — the same mind: but the man and his mea- enlightened public for aid in this great and thoughtful mind with deep reflection. effort. Upper Mississippian. sures have such a striking resemblance to indispensable effort. hope to present to the American rea- hardly witnessed.” The other ene- the anecdote of the Welchman and his The columns of the Expositor will be der a weekly journal of great value and What are we coming to? Are the mies of the Papal see, besides its own The Jews in Russia.—A letter from people forgeting at once the elements cart-tongue, that, when the constitution open to the discussion of all matters of pub- unusual excellence. The parade of insurgent subjects, are said to be St. Petersburgh, dated March 21, was so long that it allowed slavery at the lic interest, the productions of all corres- of Republicanism, viz: tolerance of capital of a free people, it could not be cut pondents being subject to the decision of mere names will be sedulously avoided. England and France, and the follow- says, that to check the emigration of The Mirror will be remarkable, we opinion, freedom of thought and ac- the Jews over the frontiers, the fol- off; but when it was short that it needed a the Editor alone, who shall receive or reject ing is a summary account of its al- Sub-Treasury, to save the funds of the na- at his option. National questions will be hope, rather for good articles without tion, and obedience to the laws, or leged position at the present moment: lowing,sanctioned by the Emperor,had can any man engaged in these dis- tion, it could be spliced! Oh, granny what a in place, but no preference given to either names, than for poor articles with dis- —“Besides, then, the local and social been made law;—“Jews who without long tail our puss has got! As a Greek of the political parties. The Editorial de- graceful broils believe that he is aid- might say, hysteron proteron; the cart be- tinguished names. It will embrace in convulsions of Italy, we have hang- legal licenses, or with legal licenses partment will contain the political news of its scope every department of elegant ing by such conduct, however pro- ing over the Holy See---first, the which have expired, go over the fore the horse: but his mighty whisk the day, proceedings of Congress, election voked, in carrying out the principles through the great national fire, for the pres- returns, &c., &c. Room will be given for literature, comprising tales of romance, armed Protectorate of Austria; se- frontier, when they have before idential chesnuts, burnt the locks of his glo- articles on Agriculture, the Mechanic Arts, sketches of society and manners, sen- of civil and religious liberty? condly, the efforts of Russia to gain, been recognized as actual Russian ry with the blaze of his folly!

As a Protestant, and a Native born Commercial transactions, &c. timent, and every day life, piquant es- e at least, so much influence in Rome, subjects, and as such been brought The above we extract from the celebra- The publishers bind themselves to issue says, domestic and foreign correspond- citizen, we prot st against this un- as shall prevent the publication of un- back into the empire, shall be given ted state paper, entitled, “Gen. Smiths’ the paper weekly for one year, and forward natural admixture of religion and fifty-two copies to each subscriber during ence, literary intelligence, wit and hu- pleasant documents; thirdly, the en- up to the local government authori- views of the powers and policy of the Gov- the year. Orders should be forwarded as mor, fashion and gossip, poetry, the politics. In the whole history of the deavors of England to cajole the Pope ties, who shall deal with them accor- ernment of the United States,” as a speci- human race, we find the bloodiest soon as possible, that the publishers may fine arts, and literary, musical and dar- into putting the screw (spiritual) up- ding to the laws relating to deserters men of the original matter it con ains.— know what number of copies to issue. matic criticisms. Its reviews of new pages those in which are recorded on his too ardent subjects in Ireland; and vagrants, even when the former With such astute penetrating views, such The publishers take pleasure in announc- ing to the public, that they have engaged works will be careful, discriminating the contest of the Church; are we and fourthly, the endeavors of France places of residence and the parishes exalted and dignified sentiments, emanat- willing to introduce this firebrand of the services of SYLVESTER E MMONS, Esq., and impartal. It will aim to foster a to secure the same advantage against to which they belong are known. ing from a candidate for the Presidency, who will have entire charge and supervis- literature suited to the taste and de- destruction and desolation into the the Catholic subjects of that kingdom. According to these laws, they shall Father Miller must be pronounced a hum- ion of the editorial department. From an midst of our peaceful and happy coun- acquaintance with the dignity of character, sires of the age and country. Its ten- The Pope, unable to uphold his tem- be employed in the military service; bug, and the people of the nineteenth cen- dency will be cheerful and enlivening, try? Have we a mind to rival Eu- in case they are unfit for it, be placed and literary qualifications of this gentle- poral dominion withont Austrian bay- tury may look for the dawn of a glorious man, they feel assured that the Nauvoo Ex- as well as improving. It will seek to rope in our chronicles of inhuman onets, and the three most powerful in what are called the penal compa- era to burst upon their astonished vision in massacre and slaughter, or shall we positor must and will sustain a high and gratify every refined taste, but never cabinets of Europe applying all their nies, without the right of being given the fall of eighteen hundred and forty-four, honorable reputation. to offend the most fastidious; and it bathe our hearth-stones in blood, and craft and force to compel his Holi- up to their parishes, if the latter shall an era in which a Prophet only can tell TERMS. make our homes charnel-houses, be- will ever feel its duty to be, to “turn ness to abuse his spiritual power to desire it. If they are not fit for hard whether granny’s cat has a long tail or not; Two Dollars per annum in advance, the sunny side of things to human cause of differences of opinion, the the common injury of Christendom! labor in the public works, they shall or whether the Greek’s cart will be before Two Dollars and Fifty cents at the expi- entertainment of which is guaranteed eyes.” Luckily, the hand of God has carried be sent with their wives to settle in the horse or otherwise; the constitution ration of six months, The work will be published every to every American citizen, whether the Church through as great dangers Siberia.” we presume will be as long as the Welch- Three Dollars at the end of the year. Native-born or Naturalized by our Saturday, in numbers of sixteen large as the present, and has promised to man’s cart tongue, “peradventure” a little Six copies will be forwarded to one ad- glorious Constitution? dress for Ten Dollars in advance; Thirteen octavo super royal pages, with double carry her through all dangers; other- Anecdote of the Mayor of Tiverton. longer. columns, and enclosed in a neat orna- We are opposed to the political wise we would say that this was no —During the time when Wesley and copies for Twenty Dollars, &c. sentiments of the Native Americans, Advertising and Job Work in all their va- mental cover. It will form at the end very pleasant prospect.” Whitfield were gaining so many con- A Witty Reply.---When Mark An- of the year two superb volumes, each but we respect their sincerity, and verts in many parts of England, the tony gave orders for doubling the rieties, done on short notice, and upon the would be the last to stand silently by most satisfactory terms. of four hundred and sixteen pages, THE MORMONS. former came one day to preach at Ti- taxes in Asia, an intimate friend All letters and communications must be filled with the gems of literature and and see them insulted; to see their We last week gave some account verton. This created considerable of his told him, he should “first order addressed to “Charles A. Foster, Nauvoo, peaceable assemblies broken up by the fine arts. of the dissensions and divisions which excitement in town, and the Mayor, the land to yield a double harvest.” Illinois,” post paid, in order to insure atten- The very low price at which it will an infuriated multitude, and see them have sprung up in the holy city of fearing some riot might ensue, issued tion. or any other set of men, whether William Law, be issued rendersitthe cheapest peri- Nauvoo—growing out of the arbi- his proclamation, commanding Wesley A Queer Change.---The old spirit- Wilson Law, odical in this or any other oountry. right or wrong in their views, way- trary conduct of “the Prophet.”— to desist, as it was dangerous to the stiring appeal to fight for your hearths, Charles Ivins, laid and assaulted for promulgating Since then, the breach has become peace and good order that he should has become obsolete. It is now, “fight Francis M. Higbee, Publishers. UNPARALLELED SUCCESS. their political notions. We are too Chauncey L. Higbee, OF RHE still wider between the head of the preach in that place. On being re- for your stoves and heaters!” Robert D. Foster, much of a Republican, and have too church and his followers. The citi- monstrated with, he made the following Charles A. Foster. Weekly Dollar Message. much genuine American feeling for zens have procured a press, and will laconic reply: “I don’t see what oc- Not so Bad.---“I wish you had been It is now nearly one year since the this; but, we are equally opposed to soon commence a paper, for the pur- casion there can be for any new reli- Eve,” said an urchin, to an old maid RINTERS AND BINDERS undersigned commenced the publica- the introduction of religious abuse pose of exposing Smith on his own gion in Tiverton! Why do we want who was proverbial for her meanness. P WAREROOMS—Nos. 29 and 31 tion of the Weekly Dollar Message, a into political orations; we entertain ground and among his own people. another way of going to heaven when “Why so?” Gold street New York, April, 1844.— paper made up from the contents of a very contemptuous opinion of the Last week, individuals of the Mor- there is so many already? Why, sir, “Because, said he, “you would Price Greatly Reduced—THE “HOE” the Daily Morning Message, which wisdom, the law-and-order-loving dis- mon faith, (Messrs. Blakesley and there’s the old church and the new have eaten all the apple instead of PRINTING PRESS, MACHINE has been in existence nearly two years position, and the real Christianity of Higbee,) representing the dissenters, church; that’s one religion: ther’s Par- dividing with Adam!” AND SAW MANUFACTORY, in enjoying tha best reputation of any pa- those demagogues who do it to ac- addressed a large number of our citi- son Kiddell’s at the Pitt meeting; that’t consequence of the addition of new per in the Queen City for the early dis- complish, by the fearful public or- zens, in reference to the “flare up,” two: Parson Wescott’s, in Peter street Domestic Order.---We observe in and improved machinery to their works semination of intelligence and variety gasm which must follow, their own at Nauvoo. We were not present, that’s three: and old Parson Tarry’s in the works of Madame Necker, what and the reduction in the cost of mate- of interesting matter—comprising Lit- selfish ends. but have it from others who were, Newport street; that’s four. Four must be considered a good hint to rials and labor, are enabled greatly to erature, Poetry, Miscellany, the Cur- We give up to no man in our re- that the dissenters, made out that Joe ways of going to heaven! If they housewives: “Domestic order, like reduce the prices of their presses and rent News of the day, Foreign and spect for the Bible, and our zeal for Smith was pretty much of a rough won’t go to heaven by one or the other theatrical machinery, produces the Printers and binders materials gener- Domestic; carefully avoiding, however its dissemination. We give up to no customer, especially in relation to of these ways, by—— they shan’t go greatest pleasure when the strings ally, as will be seen by their newly the least partizan bias in politics. It man in our love for our beloved coun- the “spiritual wife” doctrine. Their to heaven at all from Tiverton, while are concealed.” printed circular, to which they beg is equal in size and execotion to any try, its unparalleled institutions, its whole aim was principally against I’m Mayor of the town. leave to refer. weekly in this city, containing as much mighty and intelligent people, and the church—of which they still claim- Precious but Fragile.---The two This establishment is still under larger amount of reading matter, and above all its freedom from that curse ed to be members. They painted The American Press, and the Rev. most precious things on this side of the personal superintendence of RICH at the same time afforded at one half of Europe, an union of Church and Smith, as any thing but the saint he Sydney Smith.---The following let- the grave are reputation and life.--- ARD M. HOE and ROBERT HOE, the price of the cheapest of them. State. But, in tenaciously reserving claims to be—and as a man, to the But it is to be lamented that the most and they assure their friends that not- It combines more completely than any for ourselves and our children the last degree, corrupt in his morals and ter from the pen of the Rev. Sydney contemptible whisper may deprive us withstanding the great reduction in of its Eastern rivals the distinguish- right to peruse the Bible, we should religion. On Wednesday night, Mr. Smith, has made its appearance in the of the one, and the weakest weapon prices all articles manufactured by ing characteristics of a literary jour- be the first to rebel against any at- John P. Green, a Mormon elder, ad- Morning Chronicle:--- may deprive us of the other. this establishment shall retain the high nal with those of a regular and sys- tempt to coerce others into its peru- dressed a crowded house in defence To the Editor of the Chronicle:— reputation which they have hitherto tematic chronicle of passing events. sal; in jealously watching to prevent of “the Prophet.” The principal Father, what does the printer live sustained—It will also be their con- But the unparalleled patronage, the political dominance of any other Sir—The loco-foco papers in America portion of the worthy elder’s speech, are, I observe, full of abuse of Mr. Everett, on? Why child? You said you had stant endeavor to improve the quality from every section of the country, is religious persuasion, we should be while we were in the house, was ta- their minister for spending a month with not paid him for two or three years, of them in every particular. They the best evidence of its approval. The among the first to denounce any at- ken up, in an apology for addressing me at Christmas, in Somersetshire. That and yet you have his paper every flatter themselves also, that their old Weekly already has a circulation of tempt at such dominance contempla- the meeting, and when he did come month was neither lunar nor calender, but week! friends will not only continue their over two thousand copies, and is in- ted by the members of our own. to the substance of his address, he consisted of forty-eight hours—a few min- Wife, put this child under the floor, utes more or less. favors, but thatprinters generally will creasing at the rate of from 50 to 100 These are the dictates of patriot- could only disprove the statements he is too personal in his remarks. appreciate their endeavors to furnish per week. ism; nay more, they are the dictates made by the dissenters, from his own “I never heard a wiser or more judicious the very best articles at barely remu- For the best original Tale, not ex- defence than he made to me and others, of P R O S P E C T U S of Christianity. Without pretending knowledge—he said he had been a the American insolvency—not denying the nerating prices. ceeding in length 30 pages of common to take any side in this unfortunate Mormon for the last twelve years— injustice of it, speaking of it on the con- OF THE Orders from any part of the coun- foolscap manuscript, controversy—without pretending that and had always been intimate with trary,with the deepest feeling, but urging NAUVOO EXPOSITOR. try for all articles by Printers and ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, the Roman Catholics are right or Smith, and that such doctrines as with great argumentative eloquence every Binders, including Type, Ink, Paper, And for the best original Poem, not topic that could be pleaded in extenuation. The undersigned propose publishing a wrong, or that the Native Americans were ascribed to Smith by his ene- He made upon us the same impression he Journal of the above title, which will appear etc., will be executed with the great- exceeding 100 lines nor less than 50, are right or wrong, for we conceive mies, had never been taught to him. appears to make universally in this coun- on Friday of each week, on an Imperial est care and promptitude, and on the THIRTY DOLLARS. both to have committed a grievous He further said that Smith was like try; we thonght him (a character which sheet, with a new Press, and materials of best terms. The Prize Tale and Poem to be error in appealing under any circum- a diamond, the more he was rubbed, the English always receive with a ffection- the best quality, and rendered worthy of Jobbing work and repairing will be published in the first No. of the 2nd vol., stances to physical force or to arms, the brighter he appeared—and he ate regard,) an amiable American repub- the patronage of a discerning and an en- done at the lowest possible prices, with which will be issued on the 15th day — lican, without ostentation. ‘If I had known lightened public. let us ask, is such conduct charac- strongly insinuated, that the charac- that gentleman five years ago, (said one The Expositor will be devoted to a gene- every atention and expedition. of July next, at which time the prizes teristic of either freemen or Chris- ters of the individuals, who had as- of my guests,) I should have been deep in ral diffusion of useful knowledge, and its N. B.—All articles manufactured will be placed in the hands of the tians? Is it the part of a true repub- sailed Smith on the second evening the American funds; and as it is, I think columns open for the admission of all cour- by this establishment will be stampt committee, subject to the orders of lican to thrust his opinions upon oth- previous, were none of the best, &c. at times that I see nineteen shillings in the teous communications of a Religious, Mor- R. HOE & CO., so that persons from those to whom they may be awarded, ers, and to picture all those who dif- We think these Mormon mission- pound of his face.’ al, Social, Literary, or Political character, abroad may not be imposed upon with The following literary gentlemen “However this may be, I am sure we without taking a decided stand in favor of fer from him as fit subjects for immo- aries are laboring under a mistake in owe to the Americans a debt of gratitude either of the great Political parties of the spurious articles made in imitation have been appointed a committee, to lation; or did the great prototype of one particular. It is not so much for sending to us such an excellent speci- country. A part of its columns will be de- of theirs. whom the productions of all competit- the Christian church when on the the particular doctrines, which Smith men of their productions. In diplomacy, voted to a few primary objects, which the Printers of Newspapers who pub- ors for the above prizes will be sub- earth set his followers such a bellig- upholds and practices, however abom- a far more important object than falsehood, Publishers deem of vital importance to the lish this advertisement with this note, mitted for decision, and from whose erent example? Was not the lan- inable they may be in themselves, is, to keep two nations in friendship. In public welfare. Their particular locality three times before the first of July high standing in society, the most strict guage of the later always “peace! that our citizens care about—as it this point, no nation has ever been better gives them a knowledge of the many gross next, and send one of their papers to served than America has been served by abuses exercised under the pretended au- impartiality may be relied on: peace?” Was not his course exem- is the anti-republican nature of the Mr. Edward Everett. thorities of the Nauvoo City Charter, by us, will be entitled to payment on their ELAM P. L ANGDON, JAS H. PERKINS, plarily pacfic? Did he turn even on organization, over which he has al- “I am, sir, your ob’t ser’t, the legislative authorities of said city; and bill on buying four times the amount C. NICHOLS,GEO. S. BENNETT; his revilers and persecutors? Did he most supreme control—and whieh is SYDNEY SMITH. the insupportable oppressions of the Minis- of it. JOSEPH McCLURE.