Chapter XXVIII

THE PROPHET STARTS FOR THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS--THE COUNSEL OF FALSE BRETHREN--THE RETURN TO NAUVOO--THE SURRENDER AND ARRIVAL AT CARTHAGE.

The Warning to Flee to the Rocky Mountains.

Preparations for the Western Movement.

Arrival of the Constable's _Posse_.

Emma's Message to the Prophet.

Consultation with Rockwell.

Letter: Joseph and Hyrum Smith to Governor Ford--Consenting to go to Carthage.

Letter: Joseph Smith to H. T. Hugins--Engaging Counsel.

Letter: Joseph Smith to J. R. Wakefield--Soliciting Latter's Attendance as Witness.

The Prophet Returns to Nauvoo.

Vacillation of Governor Ford.

Certificate: Captain Anderson--on Retention of People in Nauvoo.

Letter: Ed. Johnston to Joseph Smith--About Counsel.

Preparations for Going to Carthage.

Defendants in the _Expositor_ case.

Incidents _en route_ for Carthage.

Meeting with Captain Dunn.

A Pathetic Prophecy.

Dunn's Request that the Prophet Return to Nauvoo.

Letter: Joseph Smith to Governor Ford--Explaining his Return to Nauvoo.

Order: Joseph Smith to General Dunham--Complying with Governor Ford's Demand for State Arms.

Messengers sent to Carthage.

Surrender of State Arms.

The Prophet's Farewell to his Family.

Looking Back--Sadness.

Letter: Messrs. Reid and {XVII} Woods to Joseph Smith--Documents for Defense.

The Prophet's Arrival at Carthage.

The Governor Pacifies the Mob.

The Apostates at Carthage.

CHAPTER XXIX.

ARREST OF JOSEPH AND HYRUM SMITH ON A CHARGE OF TREASON--FALSE IMPRISONMENT--ELDER TAYLOR'S PROTEST--FALSE IMPRISONMENT.

The Governor's Pledge of Protections.

The Arrest for Treason.

Writ of Arrest for Treason.

Governor Ford's Speech to the Prophet.

The Prophet's Request for an Interview with Governor Ford.

The Prophet Presented to the Troops.

Revolt of the Carthage Greys.

Threats of Apostates to Plunder Nauvoo.

Letter: the Prophet to Emma Smith--Governor Ford Going to Nauvoo.

The Prophet's Warning to Rockwell.

The Prophet's Interview with Militia Officers.

Law Cannot Reach Them, Powder and Ball must.

Arraigned on the _Expositor_ Affair.

Prophet _et al._ Bound Over to Circuit Court.

The Sureties for the Prophet.

Another Warrant Sought--Daniel's Kingdom and Treason.

Illegal Imprisonment of the Smith Brothers.

Gov. Ford Refuses to Interfere with Illegal Proceedings.

Elder Taylor's Remonstrance with Gov. Ford.

Elder Taylor Takes Independent Action.

In Carthage Jail.

CHAPTER XXX.

INTERVIEW IN CARTHAGE PRISON BETWEEN GOVERNOR FORD AND THE PROPHET--TAYLOR'S REPORT OF THE INTERVIEW--TESTIMONY TO THE EXISTENCE OF A CARTHAGE CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE PROPHET'S LIFE.

Messages to the Governor.

Letter: Joseph Smith to Governor Ford--Soliciting an Interview.

Word from Governor Ford.

Consultation with Counsel.

Interview with Governor Ford.

Elder John Taylor's Account of Governor Ford's and President Smith's Interview.

Affidavit: Alfred Randall--Threats Against the Prophet's Life in Carthage.

Affidavit: Jonathan C. Wright--Conspiracy Against the Prophet's Life at Carthage.

Affidavit: Orrin P. Rockwell--Governor Ford in Nauvoo.

Affidavit: William G. Sterrett--Conduct of Governor Ford {XVIII} and _posse_ while in Nauvoo.

Letter: Joseph Smith to Judge Thomas--Engaging Thomas as Legal Counsel.

CHAPTER XXXI.

THE PROPHET IN CARTHAGE PRISON--THE UNION OF JUDICIAL, EXECUTIVE, AND MILITARY AUTHORITY IN DEALING WITH THE PRISONERS--THE LAST NIGHT IN PRISON.

The Prophet's Anxiety for his own Safety.

Hyrum as Comforter.

Status of Prisoners Under the Law.

Letter: General Miner R. Deming to Joseph Smith--Protection and Admission to Presence of the Prophet.

Effect of a False Commitment.

Threats in the Governor's Presence.

Conference of Governor Ford and Justice Smith.

Letter: Joseph Smith to Messrs. Woods and Reid--Anent Excitement in Carthage.

Joseph and Hyrum Smith Forced from Prison.

Prisoners before the Court.

Examination Postponed.

Brave Patriarch John Smith.

Pathetic Interview Between the Prophet and "Uncle John."

Letter: William Clayton to Joseph Smith--Conditions in Nauvoo.

Militia Council Meeting at Carthage.

The Last Night in Carthage Prison.

Conversation with John S. Fullmer.

Prophecy on the Head of Dan Jones.

CHAPTER XXXII.

THE DAY OF THE MARTYRDOM--THREATS--REPEATED WARNINGS OF THE PRISONERS' DANGER GIVEN TO GOVERNOR FORD--THE CARTHAGE GREYS AS GUARDS.

Threats of Frank Worrell.

Governor Ford Warned of Worrell's Threats.

Jones' Warning to Governor Ford.

Boasts of the Mob.

Chauncey L. Higbee to Kill the Prophet.

Letter: Joseph Smith to Emma Smith--Prophet's Instructions as to Reception of the Governor.

Dr. Southwick's Report of the Carthage Meeting.

Appointment of the Carthage Greys to Guard the Prisoners.

Wheelock's Remonstrance to Governor Ford.

Arms Given to the Prisoners.

Reflections of the Prophet on Exposing Wickedness.

The Prisoners' Message to Friends in Nauvoo.

The Prophet's Dream of his Kirtland Farm.

Testimony of Joseph and Hyrum to the Book of Mormon.

Letter: Postscript.

Governor Ford Warned of the Conspiracy Against Prisoners' Lives.

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CHAPTER XXXIII.

DEPARTURE OF GOVERNOR FORD FOR NAUVOO--THE AFTERNOON IN CARTHAGE PRISON--THE ASSAULT ON THE PRISON--THE MARTYRDOM OF JOSEPH AND HYRUM SMITH.

Pass for Willard Richards.

Letter: Joseph Smith to O. H. Browning--Engaging Browning as Legal Counsel.

The Guard's False Alarm over the Nauvoo Legion.

Markham Forced out of Carthage.

Anxiety of the Jailor.

Wine for the Guard.

The Assault on the Jail.

The Prisoners' Defense.

Death of Hyrum Smith.

The "Handsome Fight" of Joseph Smith and John Taylor.

Taylor Wounded and Helpless.

Two Minutes in Jail.

First Message to Nauvoo.

CHAPTER XXXIV.

GOVERNOR FORD IN NAUVOO--NEWS OF THE MARTYRDOM MESSAGE TO NAUVOO--ARRIVAL OF THE BODIES--SORROWFUL SCENES--THE BURIAL.

Governor Ford in Nauvoo.

Military Display.

Departure of the Governor from the Danger Zone.

The Start from Nauvoo with the Bodies of the Martyrs.

The Address of Dr. Richards _et al._.

Preparation of the Bodies for Burial.

Lying in State.

The Real Burial.

Official Statement of the Martyrdom of the Prophet and Patriarch.

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