TO  THE  PUBLIC.

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THE  FARCE  ENDED.

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THE  DISCHARGE  OF  SMITH.

(Judge Pope affair & whig politics -- under construction)

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THE  NEW  COUNTY.

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O P I N I O N.

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LETTER  FROM  SENATOR  DAVIS.

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J. C. DAVIS  AND  THE  COUNTY  DIVISION.

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The St. Louis Republican says that O. P. Rockwell has been caught at that place and is now in custody.

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HANCOCK  COUNTY  CONVENTION.

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T H E I V E S.

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DEATH  BY  DROWNING.

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AUGUST  ELECTION.

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JOSEPH SMITH,  THE  MORMON  PROPHET.

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Statement of facts connected with the arrest
of Joseph Smith and his discharge therefrom.

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THE  JUDICIARY  IN  THE  FIELD.

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       To the Editor of the Warsaw Message:

GENTLEMAN:-- It appears from an article in your paper of the 15th of July under the editorial head, that there is a question of veracity therein raised, between Mr. H. T. Wilson and myself, relative to the proceedings had after the late arrest by him of Joseph Smith. Now, in order that the public may no longer be deceived in the premises, be pleased to publish, together with this note, the above affidavits, that the charge of falsehood may attach where it properly belongs.
            Very respectfully yours,
                        E. SOUTHWICK. DIXON.
                        July 29, 1843.

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N O T I C E.

...[Joseph Smith's] Revelation now has the balance of power [in Illinois politics]...

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GREAT  MEETING

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THE  LAST  CASE  AT  NAUVOO.

We stated in our last that Joe Smith had caned and otherwise abused one of our citizens, at Nauvoo, on the previous Sunday.

The circumstances, as we have been informed, are briefly these:

Mr. Bennett, the individual alluded to, in company with one or two others from this place, were at Nauvoo, in attendance upon public preaching, near the Temple. Bennett and his companion were engaged in some conversation about the time of day, when the Prophet, who happened to be near, came blustering up, and seizing him by the collar, led him out of the crowd. After letting go, Bennett turned to speak to him, when Smith commenced beating him with his cane, declaring that, if he didn't shut his mouth, he would cane him out of the corporation. Bennett came home, and on Tuesday made complaint before Justice Rockwell for assault & battery. A writ was issued, and put into the hands of Mr. Charles, Constable, who on appearing before the Prophet on Wednesday, was coolly told that he was too late! He had procured an arrest, and had a trial before a Nauvoo court, and was discharged. So that chapter was ended. We leave our readers to make their own comments.

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[A letter denouncing Joseph Smith as founder of the spiritual wives doctrine -- tells about 17 year old Nancy Rigdon]

... Witness the case of a certain young lady to whom he made overtures of a highly dishonorable character....

Finding himself exposed in his lewd attempt, his next attack was to let loose his whole kennel upon her character...

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AN  ENQUIRY.

Mr. Gregg: -- Much has been said and written about Mormon Aggression and Usurpation, and much bold denunciation, all apparently to no purpose. Why has not some one gone about testing the legality of their proceedings, by taking some legal steps to show up the absurdity of their acts?

For example, it has been contended by many, and with much plausibility, too, that the Municipal Court of the city of Nauvoo is not competent to issue and adjuicate upon writs of Habeas Corpus, other than in such cases as clearly arise under the ordinances of the City Council.

Now, if such be the case, -- and by reference to the City Charter, no one, it seems, can doubt it for a moment -- then there are the higher courts to which appeals may be taken, and the question set at rest forever. -- The sooner that this is done, the better for the counter; for so long as the question remains open, or in other words, unsettled by the proper judicial tribunals, just so long will that [presumptuous] corporation continue to exercise a power wholly without the pale of their authority; all the whilr claiming to act under the semblance of law.

If another requisition should be made by the authorities of Mississippi for the body of Smith, or any other of the fraternity, and an arrest should be effected, the same farce will be played off that was enacted on the occasion of the late arrest of that worthy; and then the hue and cry would again be raised, that he had been tried and "honorably acquitted," by a legal tribunal; and all forthwith denounced as "mobocrats," who are unwilling to yield to such absolute mockery.

It behooves those who have resolved that another failure shall not be made, to look well to these things, and hedge up every venue likely to afford the most distant possibility of an escape from retributive justice.

Will not some one speak out on this subject?
                                           An Enquirer.


REMARK BY THE EDITOR -- The suggestion of "An Enquirer" is an important one, and recommends itself to the attention of our readers. As a means of more successfully carrying out the object proposed, we suggest the formation of a society, bound by its constitution to administer the proper tests, in all necessary cases. "In union there is strength." What says our correspondent to this?


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THE  MORMON  PROPHET  AND
THE  GREEK  PSALTER.

We lately heard a story, which while it may make us mourn over the depravity of Human Nature, serves to show, among many similar facts, the low artifices and cunning tricks, to which the Mormon Prophet will resort, in order to impose upon the gullibility of his followers. The story is in this wise; and can be substantiated by respectable witnesses.

Some time since, Professor Caswell, late of Kemper College, near St. Louis, an Episcopal Clergyman of reputation, being about to leave this country for England, paid a visit to Smith and the Saints, in order that he might be better able to represent the imposture to the British people. It so happened that the Professor had in his possession a Greek Psalter, of great age -- one that had been in the family for several hundred years. This book, as a relic of antiquity, was a curiosity to any one -- but to some of the Saints, who happened to see it, it was a marvel and wonder. Supposing its origin to have been as ancient, at least, as the Prophet's Egyptian Mummy, and not knowing but the Professor had dug it from the bowels of the same sacred hill in Western New York whence sprung the holy Book of Mormon, they importuned him to allow 'brother Joseph' an opportunity of translating it!

The Professor reluctantly assented to the proposal; and accompanied by a number of the anxious brethren, repaired to the residence of the Prophet. The remarkable book was handed him. Joe took it -- examined its old and worn leaves -- and turned over its musty pages. Expectation was now upon tip-toe. The brethren looked at one another -- at the book -- then at the Prophet. It was a most interesting scene!

Presently the spirit of prophecy began to arise within him; and he opened his mouth and spoke. That wonderful power, which enables him to see as far through a mill-stone as could Moses or Elijah of old, had already in the twinkling of an eye, made those rough and uncouth characters as plain to him as the nose on the face of the Professor. 'This Book,' said he, 'I pronounce to be a Dictionary of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics!'

The brethren present were greatly astonished at this exhibition of their Prophet's power of revealing hidden things. After their exaltation had somewhat subsided, the Professor coolly told them that their Prophet was a base impostor! -- and that the book before them was but a plain Greek Psalter! -- Joe 'stepped out.'

Such is the manner in which this arrant knave imposes upon his followers! and such is the manner in which his knavery is sometimes exposed! Yet, strange that people continue to believe him!

Professor Caswell, since his sojourn in England, has published a work entitled 'Three Days at Nauvoo,' in which this rich scene is represented in an engraving.

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The Temple at Nauvoo. -- To any one acquainted with the vast amount of funds and labor bestowed upon this boasted monument of falsehood and infamy, and unacquainted with the manner of its expenditure, it may seem strange that the progress of the edifice is so slow. We have good authority for the assertion, that there have been donations for the Temple, in money, labor and property, near and abroad, sufficient in amount to have finished, from its foundation to its roof, a much [more expensive building], yet its walls are [not complete]...

[a party] of emigrants lately arrived at that place. If they have any money among them, we suppose it will be filched from them for the use of the Temple -- that is, to support the Prophet and the Priesthood.

==> The last Times and Seasons contains a report of proceedings in Conference, by which it appears that Sidney Rigdon was brought up by the Prophet, and abused without measure; and that Sidney cried for mercy like a whipped puppy. Strange that a man like Rigdon can submit to such indignities from such a man!


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INAUGURAL OF GOV. GROVER:

AT THE FIRST SESSION OF THE WARSAW LEGISLATURE
HELD NOVEMBER 17, 1843.
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E X T R A.

[We have fears of] an irresponsible and growing power at Nauvoo." [This threat must be] met rightly, [a crisis is irreversibly approaching]...

It is the rumor now at Nauvoo, that Hiram Smith has had a revelation concerning the spiritual wife system. Quite an excitement has been produced in consequence....

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Note: Evidently no copies of the Signal were published for Dec. 13th and Dec. 20th; however an Extra was issued on the 19th, and perhaps another Extra on the 12th. The above fragments are believed to have been clipped from the Extra of Dec. 12, 1843, but may have been printed in the slip for the 19th.

==> This neighborhood has been the scene of considerable excitement, during last week -- in consequence of the arrest of one of our citizens, by the authorities at Nauvoo, on a charge of Kidnapping.

We are unable to give the particulars this week, but shall do so in our next. A false and malicious statement concerning it has been published in the Nauvoo Neighbor of last Wednesday.


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