[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 6th The Nauvoo Legion met & done well. I rode also. (1)
The date of the so-called "White horse prophecy." Joseph Smith is reported to have said: "The last great struggle that Zion will have to contend with will be when the whole of America will be made the Zion of God. Those opposing will be called Gog and Magog. The nations of the world led by Russia and their power will be great but all opposition will be overcome and this land will then be the Zion of our God." (2)
(Saturday). Prairie East of Nauvoo.
Joseph Smith Diary, by Willard Richards
9 1/2 Mounted, with staff. Band & about 12 ladies. led by Emma. & proceeded to the General Parade of the Legion east of My farm on the Prairie & had a good day of it except very high wind.---Marched the Legion down Main St. & disbanded about 2 oclock P.M. after a short speech on the Prairie. there were 2 United States officers Present & General Swazey from Iowa.---In my remark told the Legion when we have petitioned those in power for assistance they have always told us they had no power to help us, damn such power.---when they give me power to protect the innocent I will never say I can do nothing. I will exercise that power for their good. So help me God.
Levi Richards Diary
General Joseph Smith addressed the Legion a few m[in]utes with warmth & lively feeling---expressed his perfect satisfattion with the Legion---& noticed the same expressed by two United States officers (names unknown)---Speaking of power in relation to our country & the innocent,---he said that those who held power when applied to by those who were suffering, received in answer "We cant do any thing for you," damn such power,---if I have power, & am called on by the innocent Sufferer I swear I will use by the great God I will use that power for them---& not Say I cant do any thing for you---I can do something---& I will!
Nauvoo Neighbor 1 (10 May 1843)
On Saturday last we had a general parade of the "Nauvoo Legion," according to previous appointment. There were not so many spectators present as there would have been if the weather had been more favorable. It was very cold and windy throughout the day. The Legion however looked well, better than on any former occasion; and they performed their evolutions in admirable style.
General Arlington Bennet was prevented from being present, as was anticipated, in consequence of sickness.
The officers did honor to the Legion, many of whom were equipped, and armed, cap-a-pie. Many ladies on horseback honored us with their presence, and we observed that the men were in good spirits; that they had made great improvements, both in uniform and discipline, and from what we saw, we felt proud to be associated with a body of men which in point of discipline, uniform, appearance, and a knowledge of military tactics, are the pride of Illinois, one of its strongest defences, and a great bulwark of the western country.
Two officers of the regular army were present, and expressed great satisfaction at our appearance and evolutions. Lieutenant General Joseph Smith, delivered a spirited and patriotic address on the occasion, which was received with enthusiasm by both officers and men. He was followed by General Swazy of Iowa, in his usual good style. (3)
-- May 7, 1843
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 7th Sunday I attended meeting at the Temple, & Called upon Br Pollen. (1)
Joseph Smith writes in his journal: "Forenoon visited by several gentlemen concerning the plates which were dug out [of] a mound near Qunig [Kinderhook, Pike County, Illinois]. Sent by W[illia]m Smith to the office for Hebrew Bible and Lexicon. Mr. Vickers the wire dancer called." Parley P. Pratt writes to a non-Mormon cousin concerning claims by John C. Bennet that Joseph Smith tried to seduce Orson Pratt's wife Sarah: "As to Bennett or his book [The History of the Saints, 1842] I consider it a little stooping to mention it. It is beneath contempt & would disgrace the society of HELL & the DEVIL. . . .There is not such a thing named among the saints as he represents." Orson Pratt adds a postscript to the letter: " J.C. Bennett has published lies concerning myself & family & the people with which I am connected." Sarah Pratt, however, later states: "[I] know that the principle statements in John C. Bennett's Book on Mormonism are true." (2)
[Joseph Smith Diary] Sunday, May 7th 1843 Forenoon visited by several gentlemen concerning the plates which were dug out [of] a mound near Qunig {Kinderhook, Pike County, Illinois]. Sent by W[illia]m Smith to the office for Hebrew Bible and Lexicon. Mr. Vickers the wire dancer called.
A.M. Court of {the] 1st Presidency met and adjourned one week. 2 P.M. President not well, councillors acted. Evening preaching by Elder Hyde, text Luke 21st Chapter. (4)
-- May 7, 1843. Sunday.
[William Clayton Journal] Â…P.M. at Sister Booths with my wifes. Evening walked to Presidents with Marg[are]t. (5)
-- May 8, 1843
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 8 Spent the time in the Printing office. (1)
Footnotes:
1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
2 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
3 - The Words of Joseph Smith by Joseph Smith by Andrew F. Ehat and Lyndon W. Cook
4 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1843
5 - George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995
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