Chapter XII

THE PROPHET AT SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS--HIS CONVERSATIONS AND INTERVIEWS--PROCEEDINGS ON WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS BEFORE JUDGE POPE--RELEASE OF THE PROPHET BY ORDER OF THE COURT AND THE EXECUTIVE ORDER OF GOVERNOR FORD--OFFICIAL PAPERS IN THE CASE.

Second Arrest of the Prophet on the Boggs Affair.

The Prophet's Start for Springfield.

The Prophet's Dream.

A Missouri Reminiscence.

The Prophet Meets Justin Butterfield, _et al_.

The Reign of Christ on Earth Expounded.

The Prophet's Trial Before Judge Pope.

A Disturbance Threatened.

The Prophet's Interview with Governor Ford.

A Discussion with Judge Douglas.

The Brewster Movement.

Chief Distinction Between the Saints and Sectarians.

A Prophet Defined.

Mormon Service at Springfield.

A Prophecy.

General Sentiment of the Prophet's Innocence.

The Prophet's View of the Negro.

The World's Lack of Faith.

The Meekness of a Prophet.

A Sample of Folly.

The Prophet's Illustration.

Conversations with Prominent Men.

The Trial Before Judge Pope.

The Plea of Mr. Butterfield.

{IX} The Treatment of the Prophet at Springfield.

The Prophet's hour with Judge Pope.

The Advice of Governor Ford.

Sundry Conversations.

Official Papers Relating to the Prophet's Trial at Springfield, Ill., Before Judge Pope.

Affidavit of Lilburn W. Boggs.

Affidavits of Sundry Witnesses.

The Prophet's Comment on Judge Pope's Opinion.

CHAPTER XIII.

THE PROPHET AGAIN IN NAUVOO--CELEBRATION OF HIS RELEASE FROM OPPRESSION--"VADE MECUM"--REINSTATEMENT OF ORSON PRATT--DISCOURSES OF THE PROPHET "THE KINGDOM OF GOD"--"THE MISSION AND GREATNESS OF JOHN THE BAPTIST"--INTERPRETATION OF SCRIPTURES.

The Start for Nauvoo.

An Accident by the Way.

Arrival in Nauvoo.

A Dinner Party at the Prophet's Home.

Letter of the Prophet to Josiah Butterfield--On Bennett's Movements.

Letter of John C. Bennett to Sidney Rigdon and Orson Pratt.

A Day of Fasting and Prayer.

Council Meeting of the Twelve.

The Case of Orson Pratt Before the Council.

CHAPTER XIV.

PROVISIONS FOR THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF NAUVOO--SUNDRY ACTIVITIES OF THE PROPHET--KEYS OF KNOWLEDGE BY WHICH ANGELIC ADMINISTRATIONS MAY BE KNOWN--THE PROPHET'S PARABLE, "THE LIONS OF THE PRESS."

Scripture Correction.

Result of City Election.

A Stolen Record Secured.

A Prophet not Always a Prophet.

Joseph Smith to Hon. R. M. Young (U. S. Senator)--Payment of Loan and Nauvoo Postoffice Matters.

Boston Conference.

Interview with John B. Cowan.

Case of Oliver Olney.

The Prophet on Pay for Public Service.

Nauvoo Market Place Provided.

The Prophet on "Millerism".

Joseph Smith's Parable--The Press and the Prophet.

CHAPTER XV.

VISIT OF THE PROPHET TO SHOKOQUON--WOOD CUTTING BEE--THE PROPHET'S SPEECH ON CONDITIONS AT NAUVOO--ON THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN.

The Visit to Shokoquon.

The Prophet at Home.

Letter of the Twelve--Calling for Assistance for the Prophet.

{X} Settlement of Difficulty.

Letter of Sidney Rigdon to Alfred Stokes--Correcting Misrepresentations of Nauvoo Affairs.

Beginning of the Work in South Wales.

The Prophet a Peace Maker.

Temple Workers' Difficulties.

Remarks of the Prophet to Workmen on the Temple.

Views of the Prophet on Constitutional Power.