| 516 advance of their time on the subject of vending of intoxicants. 7
Joseph Smith in his history states regarding this ordinance:-
"In the discussion of the foregoing bill, I spoke at great length on the use of liquors, and showed that it was unnecessary, and operates as a poison in the stomach, and that roots and herbs can be found to effect all necessary purposes.
In harmony with the provisions of the late revelation steps were taken for the building of the "Nauvoo House," which resulted in the passage of the following act by the legislature:-
"AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE NAUVOO HOUSE
ASSOCIATION.
"Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the people of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, that George Miller, Lyman Wight, John Snider, and Peter Haws, and their associates, are hereby declared a body corporate, under the name and style of the 'Nauvoo House Association;' and they are hereby authorized to erect and furnish a public house of entertainment, to be called the 'Nauvoo House.'
"Sec. 2. The above-named George Miller, Lyman Wight, John Snider, and Peter Haws, are hereby declared to be the trustees of said association, with full power and authority
7 AN ORDINANCE IN RELATION TO TEMPERANCE.
Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the City Council of the city of Nauvoo, That all persons and establishments whatever, in this city, are prohibited from vending whisky in a less quantity than a gallon, or other spirituous liquors in a less quantity than a quart, to any person whatever, excepting on the recommendation of a physician duly accredited in writing by the "Chancellor and Regents of the University of the City of Nauvoo;" and any person guilty of any act contrary to the prohibition contained in this ordinance shall, on conviction thereof before the Mayor or Municipal Court, be fined in any sum not exceeding twenty-five dollars, at the discretion of said Mayor or court; and any person or persons who shall attempt to evade this ordinance by giving away liquor, or by any other means, shall be considered alike amenable, and fined as aforesaid.
Sec. 2. This ordinance to take effect and be in force from and after its passage.
Passed February 15, A. D. 1841.
JOHN C. BENNETT, MAYOR.
JAMES SLOAN, RECORDER.
-Times and Seasons, vol. 2, p, 321.
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