- Story: "Captain Freemont's Second Exploring Expedition" -- John C. Fremont -- Further describes area in the West where Capt. Freemont explored, and provides the Saints with more information about where they may settle.
- Announcement: Proclamation to the Citizens of Hancock County, Illinois" -- J.B. Backenstos -- A resolution for punishment of those involved in the mobbing, and encourages citizens to suppress the actions of the mob. Also states that citizens of Nauvoo should not leave the city.
- Announcement: "Proclamation No. 2 to the Citizens of Hancock County Ill--" -- J.B. Backenstos -- Again attempts to stop the mob from performing their violent acts.
- Announcement: "Proclamation No. 3 to the Citizens of Hancock County Ill--" -- J.B. Backenstos -- Another attempt to stop the mob from performing their violen
t acts. Includes a resolution for their punishment.
- Announcement: "Proclamation No. 4 to the Citizens of Hancock County Ill--" -- J.B. Backenstos -- Another attempt to stop the mob from performing their violent acts. Provides more allegations of bad behavior by the mob.
- Announcement: "The Sheriff of Hancock" - Recognizing Sherriff Backenstos -- Editorial -- Describes the bravery and intelligence of Sheriff Backenstos.
- Story: "Christ and Satan" - Scriptural Guidance -- Editorial -- Describes the Saints need to forgive their attackers, and let vengeance be given by the Lord.
- Story: "Cost of Mobbing" - Financial Problems Created by Mob -- Editorial -- Provides rough cost estimates of the recent mob destruction. Provides a guess that 150 homes were destroyed.
- Letter: Letter about the Mob Violence in Hancock County -- E.A. Bedell -- Provides a firsthand account of the mobbing in Hancock.
[source: http://boap.org/LDS/Nauvoo-Neighbor]
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