| 753 "Resolved, secondly, that to carry the foregoing resolutions into complete effect, that inasmuch as the Governor has taken from us the public arms, that we solicit of him to do the same with all the rest of the public arms of the State.
"Resolved, thirdly, to further secure the peace, friendship, and happiness of the people, and allay the excitement that now exists, we will reprobate private revenge on the assassinators of General Joseph Smith, and General Hyrum Smith, by any of the Latter Day Saints. That instead of 'an appeal to arms,' we appeal to the majesty of the law, and will be content with whatever judgment it shall award; and should the law fail, we leave the matter with God.
"Resolved, unanimously, that this City Council, pledge themselves for the city of Nauvoo, that no aggressions by the citizens of said city shall be made on the citizens of the surrounding country, but we invite them, as friends and neighbors to use the Savior's golden rule, and 'do unto others as they would have others do unto them,' and we will do likewise.
"Resolved, lastly, that we highly approve of the present public pacific course of the Governor to allay excitement and restore peace among the citizens of the country, and while he does so, and will use his influence to stop all vexatious proceedings in law, until confidence is restored, so that the citizens of Nauvoo can go to Carthage or any other place for trial, without exposing themselves to the violence of assassins, we will uphold him and the law by all honorable means.
"GEORGE W. HARRIS, President pro tem.
"WILLARD RICHARDS, Recorder.
"A. Jonas, Esq., and Col. Fellows:-
"Messrs:-In reply to your communication to the City Council of the city of Nauvoo, on behalf of his Excellency Governor Ford, I have been instructed by the council to communicate the foregoing resolutions, for which I respectfully solicit your consideration, and at the same time would inform you that a public meeting of our citizens will take
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