| 431 addressed, by Pres. H. Smith, and Dr. John C. Bennett. We have not room for remarks.
Times and Seasons.
City of Nauvoo,
Tuesday, June 1st, 1841
+ We have to announce that Sidney Rigdon has been ordained a Prophet, Seer and Revelator.
We observe that several of the religious Periodicals are publishing the ex-parte evidence taken before Judge King at Richmond, Mo., relative to certain individuals belonging to this church, during the unhappy and painful circumstances connected with our expulsion from that State.
We should not have noticed this circumstance, had they given a correct and impartial account of the proceedings; this they have not dared to do; but with that christian kindness that characterizes the leading religious journals of the day, they seize with avidity upon any ex-parte statement that may best suit their purpose.
If we thought these religious editors were susceptable [susceptible] of truth, we could tell a tale of woe and suffering, and substantiate it too by the most indubitable testimony, which would soon wither the short loved glories they may have borrowed from the partial statements of individuals. It is well known, that all of our friends, who were knowing to the facts respecting the charges, prefered [preferred] against our bretheren [brethren], were driven away by the mob, or else immured in dungeons, while those who dared to say a word in our favor shown them, and were cheered by the mob while betraying the innocent and unoffending, whose darkest crime was, in resisting mobocracy. Dr. Avard, the principle witness that figured on the occasion, is well known as an infamous scoundral [scoundrel], destitute of every redeeming characterestic [characteristic], and whose testimony on that occasion was impeached, and can be, by hundreds of living witnesses. Such men suited the purpose of the enemies of truth, who have immortalized their names for cruelty and intolerance.
These proceedings are before the American people, thousands of whom have stamped the proceedings of Missouri with indignation, and she has sunk in the estimation of a virtuous community. However, there are some from motives, not the most exalted and honorable, feel disposed to stir up strife and animosity, and would glory in our overthrow & destruction; these, we are sorry to say, are found in the different religious societies, and among religious editors. Truth has ever been opposed by those whose craft has been in danger, consequently we do not marvel, neither are we afraid. Truth stands on its own merits; meets without alarm the gathering storm, and all the combined agency of men and devils; rises in triumph over all contending powers, and stands unmoved while nations and empires crumble into ruins. Upon such a foundation we hope ever to build, for the scriptures inform us, that the "refuge of lies will be swept away."
The Warsaw Signal
We can hardly find language to express our surprise and disapprobation at the conduct of the Editor of the "Signal" as manifested in that paper of the 19th ult. We had fondly hoped that the sentiments there expressed, would never have dared to be uttered by any individual, in the community in which we reside, whose friendship we esteem, and whose virtuous and honorable conduct, have secured them the approval of every patriotic and benevolent mind. We are, however, anxious to know the real feeling of individuals, and are glad that the latent feelings of the Editor of the Signal, have at last, manifested themselves, clearly and distinctly.
And, we would ask the Editor of the Signal, what is the cause of his hostility-of this sudden and unexpected ebulition [ebbulition] of feeling-this spirit of opposition and animosity? Whose rights have been trampled upon? whose peace have we disturbed? General Bennett has been appointed Master in Chancery, by Judge Douglass, and General Bennett is a Mormon! This is the atrocious
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