The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-09


he possibly be to And in relation to his almost
making Mormon of yourself it puts me in mind of the
"fwoud to God that not only thou but also ali that hear
me this day. were both almost and altogether such
except these bonds And will here remark. my dear
| of which myself are not ashamed.
Ysu speak also Of Elder Foster, President Of the
Church in New York. in high terms and Of DR.. Bernhi
| sci Of New York These men am acquainted with by
information, and warns my heart to know that you
associate with them forever if you joined their
church acknowledged their faith. This is a good
principle For when we see vrtuous qualities in men,
we should always acknowledge them, let their under
standing be what may in relation to creeds and doctrine
for all men ought to be fee possessing inaenabe
rights and the high and noble qualifications of the laws
OF nature and Of self TO think and act and
Of III ohr
ing upon none This doctrine do most heartily subscribe
and the testimony Of mean men to
ry Notwithstanding But sir will assure you, that my
soul scars far above all the and grovelng DISPOSE
tons OF men that disposed to abuse and my cha
racter therefore shall not dwell upon that subject
In relation to those you speak or referred above
will only say that there thousands of such in
this church, who if man is found worthy associate
with, will call down the envy of world because
Of their high and noble demeanor and is with unspeak
able delight that contemplate them my friends and
they love me- and have doubt but they do
The next in consideration is John c. Bennett was
his friend am yst his friend as feel myself bound to
or unjust they havea degree Of compassion and SYM
patty II he my enemy. it is his iault. and the
raignng his character before you, suffice it say that
his own conduct wherever he goes, will be sufficient
recommend him to an enlightened public whether for
bad man a good one. Therefore, whoever viii asso
ciate themselves with him. may be assured that will
them but do not wish their association And
what have said may suffice that subject far his
character is concerned.
Now in relation to his book that he may write will
venture prophecy that whoever has any hand in the
matter will find themselves in poor fix in relation to the
money matters And to my having any fears of the
influence that he may have against any other man
set OF men may have, is the most foreign from INV
heart Tor never knew what it was as yet to fear the
fore God. fear to offend him. and strive to keep his
commandments. am really glad that you did not Join
John e IN relation to his book, from the assurances
which have that Will curse to all those who
touch it.
feel to tender you my most hearty and sncere thanks
ward me my brethren; and would beg the privilege
obtrudng myself little while upon your patience Of
time prosecuted the worst Of any the EARTH well
this people here in this places and all sacred rights
trampled under the feet of the mob hunted
hart by the mob under the pretence shadow Of
law to their abominable deeds An unhaowsd de-
mand has been made from the Governorof Missouri
oath Of Gov Boggs that made attempt to assassnate
him in the night of the 9th of May, when that day
was attending the officer drill and answered my
when the roll was called And on the seventh, well
known by the thousands that assembled here in Nauvoo
that was my post in reviewing the Nauvoo Legion
tho presence Of twelve thousand people; and the Cover
of the State Of Illinois, notwithstanding his being
known to all these facts yet he Immediately granted
writ and by an unhallowed usurpation has taken away
chartered rights and denied the right of habeas cor
pus and has about thirty Of the most bloodthirsty
kind of men in this place in search for threatening
death and destruction and determination upon all the
Mormons and searching my house almost continually
from day to day, menacng and threatening end intmi
dating innocent wife and children and insulting them
in most diabocal manner, threatening their lives &c.
i am not to be found with gang of Missourians with
they win carry Missouri in chains and when there
they will kill me at all hazards And all this is backed
and urged the Governor ofths State with all the
rage of demon putting at defiance the constitution of
this State chartered rights and the constitution Of the
United States for not yet have they done one thing
that was in accordance them While all the citizens
ohs city, en- masse have petitioned the Governor with
and overtures that would have melted the
heart of adamanne to no effect And at the same time,
fanny of us open mouths to plead cause, in
the defiance Of law and justice instantly threatened
with militia and determination Great God! when shall
blood Where is patriotismi Where isliberty7 where
is the boast of this proud and naughty nation? Oh human
l now appeal to you, Sir, nasmuch you have sub.
scribed yourself our friend; will you Lift your voice
your arm with indignation against such unhsllowed oP
unuterable anguish when l contemplate the scenes
s0sST that Se Ssn sSd in
storm and cloud gathering ten tmes backer, ready to
upon the heads of this innocent people Shall
bow down and be slaves Is there friends Of human
ity in nation that boasts itself much Will not the
nation rise up and defend us-if they will not de-
fend u.s. will they not grant to lend "a voice Of in
dignation against such unhallowed oppression !
Must the tens of thousands bew down to slavery
M s :Iss
zens, and their quiet and peaceabe and innocent, and
loyal subjects But must forbear. for cannot express
my feelings. The Legion rouid ell Wilngiy die in the
defence rights but what would this accomplish
Ihare kept down their indignation and kept quiet sub.
on al am nS haye 10 so az a
rebel against government, commit treason, however
much they may liz their hands in oppression and tyranny
submit although lead us to the slaughter and to beg
gary but blood be upon their garments And those
without their condemnation And if men such fools
to let once the precedent be established and through
their preudces give assent to such abomination then let
tho oppresors hand lie heavily throughout the world
until all flesh shall feel it together and until they may
know that the Almighty takes cognizance Of such things
Se na against
sor army against army, and kingdom against kingdom,
and people against people, and kindred against kindred
And where sir will be your safety or the safety OF
children my children be led to the slaughter with
mpunty by the handsof murderous rebels will they not
lead yours TO the slaughter with the same imPgnity
bud and be looked down with just indignation by an
lightened world before the flame becomes unsxngush
able and the fire devour the stubble
But again. say, must orbesr, and leave this PAINFUL
subject wish you would write to in answer 10 this,
and let know on s 5ssd
pass the greatest benefit and good to those who must
cessarly be interested in this important matter would
God that you could know all my feelings on this sub
ect and the in relation to this people and their
unreentng persecuons and II man feels an interest
in the welfare of his fellowbeings and would think Of
saying doing any thing in this matter, would suggest
the propriety Of committee Of wise men being sent to as
certain the justice injustice Of our cause to get in pos
session Of all the facts, and then make report to an
ightened world whether we individually, collectively,
are deserving such hgh-handed treatment.
now subscribe myself your friend, and patriot and
lover OF my country pleading at their feet for protection
and by the justice Of their constitutions
add no more. Your most obedient servant
JOSEPH SMITH
AMERICAN MvEsEuM.-Thc popularity Of this cstab
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