[William Clayton Writings] Thursday, April 11. ... Afterwards in the Council. We had a glorious interview. Pres. J. was voted our P. P. & K. with loud Hosannas. (1)
-- Apr 12, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 12th I spent the day at home. (2)
-- Apr 13, 1844
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 13th A meeting assembled at 2 oclok & herd a discours deliverd by Elder Taylor upon politicks. 14th Sunday I spent the day at home. (2)
[Joseph Smith] Joseph is in municipal court with Dr. Robert D. Foster. He asks Foster to tell him of any wrongs he (Joseph) has committed against Foster so that he might ask Foster's forgiveness, but Foster refuses to make any testimony. Joseph therefore swears out a complaint against Foster "for unchristianlike conduct in general, for abusing my character privily, for throwing out slanderous insinuations against my peace and safety, for conspiring against my life." (History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 volumes) 6:332-33.) (3)
[Joseph Smith Diary] Saturday, 13 April 1844 1 P.M. Assembled in municipal Court in assembly Room. Joseph asked Dr. R[obert] D. Foster if he bore his [Joseph's] expence to Washington or any part thereof. Foster said he did not. Joseph said Dr. Goforth said that he was taken in a secret council and you [Foster] told him you had paid my expence &c. Dr. Foster said he never had a secret interview with Dr. Goforth and stated what he knew[?] Joseph[:] have I ever misused you any way? Foster said I do not feel at liberty to answer this question under existing circumstances. Did I ever misuse you? [Foster: I] Do not feel at liberty to answer under existing circumstances.
Did I ever wrong you in deal personally [or] misused you in any shape? Foster[:] I do not feel at liberty to answer. I have treated you Christianly and friendly too, so far as I have had ability. Jo[seph:] tell me where I have done wrong and I will ask your forgiveness. I want to prove to this company by your own testimony that I have treated you honorably. Foster[:] I shall testify no further at present.
Joseph[:] Justice Aaron Johnson did I ever make oath before you against Simpson[? Johnson:] not before the prosecution.
Joseph told the whole story.
A. Colton come up on Habeus Corpus and was discharged on the insufficiency of the papers. After which Joseph preferred the following charge against Bro[ther] R[obert] D. Foster "for unchristian like conduct in general for abusing my character privately, for throwing out slanderous insinuation against me, for conspiring against my peace and Safety, for conspiring against my life, for conspiring against the peace of my family" and "for lying." Joseph Smith
About 5 P.M. the "Maid of Iowa" Steamer arrived at the N[auvoo] House Wharf filled with passengers from England led by El[der] W[illia]m Kay. They started from Liverpool, 210 souls and nearly all arrived in good health and spirits. One smaller company arrived about one week before from Liverpool. (4)
-- Apr 13, 1844 (Saturday)
Under the leadership of Wm. Kay, 210 British Saints arrived at Nauvoo. (5)
-- Apr 13, 1844, Saturday
[William Clayton Writings] Saturday 13. A.M at Prest Js recording Deeds. He prophecied the entire overthrow of this nation in a few years (1)
-- April 13th 1844
[High Council Minutes]
High Council met according to previous notice at the residence of President Marks. Prayer by Councillor Samuel Bent. Presidents W. Marks & C.C. Rich Presiding.
Councillors present 1) Bent 2) Allred 3) L.D. Wilson 4) Cutler 5) Fulmer 6) Harris 7) J.G. Devine pro. tem. 8) Johnson 9) Knight [illegible]
George Harris [Morris] against Jacob Shoemaker
Charge
"To the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ.
I prefer the following charges against Jacob Shoemaker.
1st For borrowing my axe and breaking it and not making it good again.
2nd For laying violent hands on me in my own house, and using harsh and abusive language in threatning to whip me, and charging me with stealing my axe from his shop.
Nauvoo City April 11th 1844.
George Morris."
The Defendant plead not guilty whereupon one were appointed to speak on a side to wit 3) L.D. Wilson on the part of the plaintiff and 4) A. Cutler on the part of the defendant.
The Council then adjourned to the upper room of Joseph Smith's brick Store. The charge was sustained. Decided by President Marks that the hand of fellowship be withdrawn from the defendant untill he make good the damages done the plaintiff by breaking his axe and also make satisfaction for abusing him. The Council adjourned a few moments & met according to adjournment. Isaac Higbee took the place of of William Huntington who was absent.
Lucinda Sagars against Harrison Sagars.
Charge.
"To the Presidency and the Twelve.
Inasmuch as you have declared officially that you will deal with all persons who teach or have taught the abominable doctrine of Spiritual wives. This is to notify you that Harrison Sagars is guilty of that said sin, which thing can be proven by credible witnessess, and if he is not chastised for it by the church the law of the land will be enforced against him.
H. Sagars left his family in December last since such time he has not provided for them in any way what ever. The cause of the innocent demand[s] action immediately and you are the ones to take the matter in hand.
Lucinda Sagars."
"Brother Harrison Sagars.
Dear Sir as this complaint has been handed over to the High Council, by the First Presidency to act upon. You are requested to appear before said Council on Saturday the 13th inst. at my house at 2 o'clock P.M. to answer the within above charges.
Nauvoo City April 10th 1844.
William Marks, President
of said Council."
Defendant plead not guilty. Two were appointed to speak on a side to wit 5) D. Fulmer 7) J.G. Devine on the part of the plaintiff and 6) G. W Harris and 8) A Johnson on the part of the defendant.
Decided that as the first part of the charge had been brought before the Council before (on the 25th of Nov 1843 See Page 21) and he tried on it; that the Council had no wright to deal with him on that item. And that the Second part was not sustained and therefore that he should remain in the Church.
Adjourned till the 27th inst. at One o'clock P. M.
Hosea Stout Clerk. (6)
Footnotes:
1 - Fillerup, Robert C., compiler; William Clayton Nauvoo Diaries and Personal Writings, A chronological compilation of the personal writings of William Clayton while he was a resident of Nauvoo, Illinois. http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/clayton-diaries
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
3 - Conklin, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology
4 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1844, http://amzn.to/jsdiaries
5 - Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology
6 - Minutes of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Nauvoo Illinois: Nauvoo Hancock County Illinois, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
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