Sheriff Deming shoots Sam Marshall.
[source: Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology"]
Mormon History, 1845
[Edition of the Doctrine and Covenants] The Book of Doctrine & Covenants, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; selected from the Revelations of God. By Joseph Smith, President. First European edition. Liverpool, Wilford Woodruff, Stanley Buildings, Bath Street [). 336p. Preface by Thomas Ward dated June 14th 1845. Printed by James and Woodburn, Printers, Liverpool. 1845
[source: Cook, Lyndon, Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Appendix D, Important Editions of the Doctrine and Covenants, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
[source: Cook, Lyndon, Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Appendix D, Important Editions of the Doctrine and Covenants, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
Mormon History, 1845
The Deseret Alphabet was conceived by Brigham Young, who thought of the reform of the English language as just one more part of reforming the world. The idea probably came to him as early as when he attended some phonographic classes given by George D. Watt, an early Mormon convert in Great Britain. Watt had learned a method of shorthand called phonography, which was originated by Isaac Pitman. Phonography had forty different sounds, but was able to take less time and space to write than the conventional system. 1845
[source: Utah History Encyclopedia: Deseret Alphabet, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/d/DESERETALPHA.html]
[source: Utah History Encyclopedia: Deseret Alphabet, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/d/DESERETALPHA.html]
Mormon History, 1845
Brigham Young: Directed Mormon preparations to leave Nauvoo . Married Louisa Beman 1846.Five children: Joseph, Hyrum, Moroni, Alvah, and Alma. Married Margaret Maria Alley 1846. Two children: Evelyn L. and Mahonri Moriancumer. 1845
[source: Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
[source: Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
Mormon History, 1845
Amasa Mason Lyman: Member of board of trustees of Seventys Library and Institute Association . 1845
[source: Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
[source: Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
Mormon History, winter of 1845
Lyman Wight: Spent -46 at evacuated fort called Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas. winter of 1845
[source: Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
[source: Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
Mormon History, December 1845
[Nauvoo] Gov. Thomas Ford sent a letter suggesting that the U.S. government might not let the Saints go west. As a result, Brigham Young gathered about 1,000 individuals to go west in February of that year. It was a very bitter and snowy winter, and it took three weeks for this number to cross the Mississippi River, which had frozen.
[source: LDS Church News: Nauvoo -- The City of Joseph, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58063/Church-history--Nauvoo.html]
[source: LDS Church News: Nauvoo -- The City of Joseph, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58063/Church-history--Nauvoo.html]
Mormon History, Dec. 1845
[Heber C. Kimball marriage] wife #18. Amanda Trimble Gheen, 1830-1904; 4 children: William Gheen, Albert Heber, Jeremiah Heber, Moroni Heber .
[source: Hatch, Charles M. and Compton, Todd M. editors, 'A Widow's Tale: 1884-1896 Diary of Helen Mar Kimball Whitney' p. 37]
[source: Hatch, Charles M. and Compton, Todd M. editors, 'A Widow's Tale: 1884-1896 Diary of Helen Mar Kimball Whitney' p. 37]
Mormon History, Dec. 1845
[Heber C. Kimball marriage] wife #17. Emily Trask Cutler (Kimball Pratt), 1824-1852; 1 child: Isaac (1846-1914).
[source: Hatch, Charles M. and Compton, Todd M. editors, 'A Widow's Tale: 1884-1896 Diary of Helen Mar Kimball Whitney' p. 37]
[source: Hatch, Charles M. and Compton, Todd M. editors, 'A Widow's Tale: 1884-1896 Diary of Helen Mar Kimball Whitney' p. 37]
Mormon History, Dec. 1845
Parley P Pratt: Indicted Oct. 1845 by Iowa court and by federal court in Illinois for counterfeiting, never tried Dec. 1845
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
Mormon History, Dec. 1845
John C Bennett: Declined invitation about to be counselor to William Smith Dec. 1845
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
Mormon History, Dec. 1845
George A Smith: Indicted by federal court in Illinois for counterfeiting, not tried Dec. 1845
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
Mormon History, Dec. 1845
Brigham Young: Indicted for treason on complaint signed by William Smith , evaded arrest, charge dropped Dec. 1845
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
Mormon History, Dec. 1845
Brigham Young: Indicted by federal court in Illinois for counterfeiting, evaded arresting officers by substituting a look-alike who was temporarily arrested Dec. 1845
[Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
Mormon History, Dec. 1845
Amasa M Lyman: Indicted with other apostles by federal court in Illinois for counterfeiting, and singled out particularly with Brigham Young but evaded arrest Dec. 1845
[Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
Mormon History, 1845 Dec.
Theodore Turley is imprisoned at Springfield, Illinois, for counterfeiting, and a federal grand jury there indicts the apostles for the same crime.
[Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
Mormon History, 1845 Dec
Sidney Rigdon publishes an interview with Orson Pratt wherein Orson tells "the people that all [Joseph] Smith said about his wife [Sarah Pratt] was true.
[source: Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)]
[source: Hales, Brian C., Joseph Smith's Polygamy: History and Theology, 2 vols., Salt Lake City: Greg Kofford Books, 2011 (www.JosephSmithsPolygamy.com)]
Mormon History, Dec 31, 1845. Wednesday.
[William Clayton Journal] The morning cloudy and the ground soft and muddy . . .
President Young and myself are superintending the operations of the day, examining maps with reference to selecting a location for the Saints west of the Rocky Mountains and reading the various works which have been written and published by travellers in those regions, also making selections of names of persons to come in and receive their endowments . . .
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
President Young and myself are superintending the operations of the day, examining maps with reference to selecting a location for the Saints west of the Rocky Mountains and reading the various works which have been written and published by travellers in those regions, also making selections of names of persons to come in and receive their endowments . . .
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 31, 1845
[Nauvoo Temple] The Warsaw Signal reported further on endowments being given in the Temple.
[Brown, Lisle (compiler), Chronology of the Construction, Destruction and Reconstruction of the Nauvoo Temple]
[Brown, Lisle (compiler), Chronology of the Construction, Destruction and Reconstruction of the Nauvoo Temple]
Mormon History, Dec 31, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Wednesday Dec 31 1845. Met the Horse guard at the Temple at Eight oclock a.m. and dispached them on patrol guard in Squads and then went to the Hall for to transact some company business for Patten and Stevens and then (to R. Campbells with Hunter [crossed out]) came home for dinner and then met Hunter at the Temple and we then went to the Campbells and then to the police and came home at dark.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, 1845
Church Membership at end of year: 30,332
New Converts : 4,186
Percent Change from previous year: 16.01%
[source: Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history]
[source: Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history]
Mormon History, Dec 30, 1845. Tuesday.
[William Clayton Journal] The morning was pleasant, and at an early hour a very large number were at the Temple waiting for the washing and anointing, they having been notified the day before to attend at an early hour . . .
At half past 9 o clock, 18 bottles of oil which had been prepared with perfume, were consecrated for the anointing in President Young's room, the following persons of the quorum of the Twelve being present, and clothed according to the Holy Order, viz; President Brigham Young, Elders H. C. Kimball, Parley P. Pratt, Amasa Lyman and George A. Smith, also President Joseph Young of the Seventies. President B. Young was mouth, for the first 12, and George A. Smith for the other Six . . .
At 10 minutes before 11, John M. Bernhisel brought in a suit of garments for the use of the persons receiving their endowments. Robe. Garment. Apron. Cap. Moccasins and Socks . . .
At half past 11, Almon W. Babbitt came in and reported that the Marshall had left Carthage for S
pringfield, and there would be no more danger from Writs . . .
At 4 o clock, President Brigham Young left the Temple and was gone until 25 minutes past 5 o clock.
Bishop Whitney has been engaged in arranging some business matters with Aimon W. Babbitt Esquire as counsel for the Lawrence Estate.
Bishop George Miller has been in the Temple all day, considering it unsafe for him to be out much on account of the writ said to be out for him.
P. P. Pratt has been engaged part of the time in forming a schedule for a pioneer company of 1000 men, to preceed the body of emigrants, find a proper location and put in seed early in the summer . . .
The labors of the day having been brought to a close at so early an hour viz; half past 8, it was thought proper to have a little season of recreation, accordingly, Brother Hans Hanson was invited to produce his violin. He did so, and played several lively airs, among the rest some very good lively dancing tunes. This was too much for the gravi
ty of Brother Joseph Young, who indulged in a hornpipe, and was soon joined by several others, and before the dance was over several French fours were indulged in. The first was opened by President B. Young with Sister Whitney and Elder H. C. Kimball with Sister Lewis. The spirit of dancing increased until the whole floor was covered with dancers. After this had continued about an hour, several excellent songs were sung, in which several of the brethren and sisters joined. The Upper California was sung by Erastus Snow. After which Sister Whitney being invited by President Young, stood up and invoking the gift of tongues, sung one of the most beautiful songs in tongues, that ever was heard. The interpretation was given by her husband, Bishop Whitney, it related to our efforts to build this House, and to the privilege we now have of meeting together in it, of our departure shortly to the country of the Lamanites, and their rejoicing when they hear the gospel, and of the ingath
ering of Israel. Altogether, it was one of the most touching and beautiful exhibitions of the power of the Spirit in the gift of tongues which was ever seen. (So it appeared to the writer of this.) After a little conversation of a general nature, the exercises of the evening were closed by prayer by President B. Young, and soon after most of the persons present left the Temple for their homes . . .
They united in prayer, for the preservation of President Brigham Young and his Council from all their enemies, for the protection of the Church of God from all our enemies, and that our enemies might be frustrated in all their plans, for all the sick in the Church, especially Brigham Willard Kimball, Sisters Hyrum Smith and Huldah Nickerson, Brother Scotts two children and Brother Daniels and Andrew Smith, for means for our removal, for the blessing of God upon all our possessions &c &c.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
At half past 9 o clock, 18 bottles of oil which had been prepared with perfume, were consecrated for the anointing in President Young's room, the following persons of the quorum of the Twelve being present, and clothed according to the Holy Order, viz; President Brigham Young, Elders H. C. Kimball, Parley P. Pratt, Amasa Lyman and George A. Smith, also President Joseph Young of the Seventies. President B. Young was mouth, for the first 12, and George A. Smith for the other Six . . .
At 10 minutes before 11, John M. Bernhisel brought in a suit of garments for the use of the persons receiving their endowments. Robe. Garment. Apron. Cap. Moccasins and Socks . . .
At half past 11, Almon W. Babbitt came in and reported that the Marshall had left Carthage for S
pringfield, and there would be no more danger from Writs . . .
At 4 o clock, President Brigham Young left the Temple and was gone until 25 minutes past 5 o clock.
Bishop Whitney has been engaged in arranging some business matters with Aimon W. Babbitt Esquire as counsel for the Lawrence Estate.
Bishop George Miller has been in the Temple all day, considering it unsafe for him to be out much on account of the writ said to be out for him.
P. P. Pratt has been engaged part of the time in forming a schedule for a pioneer company of 1000 men, to preceed the body of emigrants, find a proper location and put in seed early in the summer . . .
The labors of the day having been brought to a close at so early an hour viz; half past 8, it was thought proper to have a little season of recreation, accordingly, Brother Hans Hanson was invited to produce his violin. He did so, and played several lively airs, among the rest some very good lively dancing tunes. This was too much for the gravi
ty of Brother Joseph Young, who indulged in a hornpipe, and was soon joined by several others, and before the dance was over several French fours were indulged in. The first was opened by President B. Young with Sister Whitney and Elder H. C. Kimball with Sister Lewis. The spirit of dancing increased until the whole floor was covered with dancers. After this had continued about an hour, several excellent songs were sung, in which several of the brethren and sisters joined. The Upper California was sung by Erastus Snow. After which Sister Whitney being invited by President Young, stood up and invoking the gift of tongues, sung one of the most beautiful songs in tongues, that ever was heard. The interpretation was given by her husband, Bishop Whitney, it related to our efforts to build this House, and to the privilege we now have of meeting together in it, of our departure shortly to the country of the Lamanites, and their rejoicing when they hear the gospel, and of the ingath
ering of Israel. Altogether, it was one of the most touching and beautiful exhibitions of the power of the Spirit in the gift of tongues which was ever seen. (So it appeared to the writer of this.) After a little conversation of a general nature, the exercises of the evening were closed by prayer by President B. Young, and soon after most of the persons present left the Temple for their homes . . .
They united in prayer, for the preservation of President Brigham Young and his Council from all their enemies, for the protection of the Church of God from all our enemies, and that our enemies might be frustrated in all their plans, for all the sick in the Church, especially Brigham Willard Kimball, Sisters Hyrum Smith and Huldah Nickerson, Brother Scotts two children and Brother Daniels and Andrew Smith, for means for our removal, for the blessing of God upon all our possessions &c &c.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 30, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Tuesday Decr 30th 1845. Went to Br Pattens and then saw Br Charles ShumwayHe had been informed that he was cut off from the Police & I showed him why those reports had been set afloat by those who were my enemies to turn him against me.From there I went to the Temple and was informed that President Young wanted to see me & had dispached a messenger for me so I went to his room in the Temple.He wanted me to raise an additional guard of fifty horse men kept on hands which I immediately went to raising.
When I had got about twenty men raised and mounted captain Morganand about Eight or ten men passed byThey had come into the city with some writs for some of the brethren and were going round through the City saying they were hunting some hogs which D. Hibbard said he had lost.
We all went after him going in squads of six or eight menWe met them in every turn of the streets and some were after them all the while & every place that they went some times they wo
uld seperate but we kept close on them at last they wanted to know what we mentWe told them we were hunting stolen property &cThe captain tried to ascertain if we ment to insult himwe told him we did not but that he had a man by the name of Hill in his company who was guilty of murder & House burning and we intended to watch him.They then proceeded to Carthage where they were stationed & we followed them to the edge of the city and there I organized them guards into Squads of six men each and appointed a captain over each Squad & sent them through town and to meet at the Temple in the evening Hunter & I then proceeded to the Temple and made report of what had been done which was satisfactoryI then went to Br Hall to have my Horse Shod and returned to the Temple and arrainged the guard and police for
the night and came home at dark
To day Hunter & I got each a horse which had been put into our posession by Br A. PattenThey proved to be good horses for our business.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
When I had got about twenty men raised and mounted captain Morganand about Eight or ten men passed byThey had come into the city with some writs for some of the brethren and were going round through the City saying they were hunting some hogs which D. Hibbard said he had lost.
We all went after him going in squads of six or eight menWe met them in every turn of the streets and some were after them all the while & every place that they went some times they wo
uld seperate but we kept close on them at last they wanted to know what we mentWe told them we were hunting stolen property &cThe captain tried to ascertain if we ment to insult himwe told him we did not but that he had a man by the name of Hill in his company who was guilty of murder & House burning and we intended to watch him.They then proceeded to Carthage where they were stationed & we followed them to the edge of the city and there I organized them guards into Squads of six men each and appointed a captain over each Squad & sent them through town and to meet at the Temple in the evening Hunter & I then proceeded to the Temple and made report of what had been done which was satisfactoryI then went to Br Hall to have my Horse Shod and returned to the Temple and arrainged the guard and police for
the night and came home at dark
To day Hunter & I got each a horse which had been put into our posession by Br A. PattenThey proved to be good horses for our business.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Winter of 1845-46
Members try selling their homes to get funds to go west. Nauvoo becomes a city of wagon builders: homes were turned to shops where wagon covers were sewn; wheelwrights worked in several locations and wagon makers worked long into the night. They planned to leave as soon as "green grass would grow and water would flow."
[source: LDS Church News: Nauvoo -- The City of Joseph, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58063/Church-history--Nauvoo.html]
[source: LDS Church News: Nauvoo -- The City of Joseph, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58063/Church-history--Nauvoo.html]
Mormon History, Dec 29, 1845. Monday.
[William Clayton Journal] ...The carpets were taken up to some extent and shook, and the floors swept, stoves blacked, trees and shrubbery arranged in the garden, and a general arrangement of matters attended to in the morning. Sisters Thompson and Snow engaged on the drapery and cushions for the new Altar, Sisters Moon and Harmon sewing garments, Sisters Kimball, Young, Cutler and Cahoon, engaged in arranging the Furniture &c. in the east room.
Several men presented themselves at the dwelling of President George Miller this morning, some came in the house and enquired for him while others remained outside. It was suspected they were after him with a writ, and although President Miller was present and before them all the time no one knew him, neither did any of the brethren, several of whom were present seem to know where he was, and the suspicious individuals soon left.
At 2 o clock word was brought that a company of Soldiers were in, from Carthage. Brother Willmer B. Benson
, clerk in the office of Doctor Willard Richards, the General Church Recorder and Historian brought in a book for revision, it being part of the Church History. Elders George A. Smith and Amasa Lyman attended to the revision. Half past 2 o clock P.M. President Young, H. C. Kimball and President George Miller have been listening to Elder P. P. Pratt, who has been reading from Captain Fremont's narrative of a journey to California. At 15 minutes past 3 o clock P.M. Noah Rogers, just arrived from his mission to the Society Islands, in the South Pacific ocean came in to the office, room No. 3 of the Attic Story of the Temple. He brought with him a Mr. Tower, a fellow passenger on board ship, whom he baptized. He brings a favorable report of the progress of the gospel on those islands. He came on foot from Paducah,42 on the Ohio River. The soldiers above mentioned proved to be 4: Dragoons. They came up the hill, went around by the east end and north side of the Temple, out of the
yard by the north gate, and drew up in front of the house of President Geo. Miller. They made some enquiries of the women at the door and after a few moments passed on . . . At 10 minutes before 6, President Young ordered the lights taken out of the stair case, as the troops were endeavoring to get into the Temple. It was soon after ascertained to be a false alarm. They were searching for hogs said to have been stolen from Mr. Hibbard . . . The Twelve met for prayer in President Young's Room No. 1 at about half past 10 P.M. Present President B. Young, H. C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, P. P. Pratt, Amasa Lyman, John Taylor, and George A. Smith. They were dressed in their garments of Priesthood, as were all the others who have met this evening. They prayed for deliverance from their enemies and that they might be spared to give all the faithful Saints their endowment, that they might be clothed with the power and have the keys of Priesthood. Orson Hyde was mouth. After prayer was o
ver, P. P. Pratt, G. A. Smith, John Taylor and Orson Hyde went home, Amasa Lyman laid down on a sofa. President Young and Elder Kimball went into the Tower and on to the roof of the Temple spent half an hour, and returned. And President Young spent near an hour reading Capt. Fremont's Narrative, after which he retired for the night.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
, clerk in the office of Doctor Willard Richards, the General Church Recorder and Historian brought in a book for revision, it being part of the Church History. Elders George A. Smith and Amasa Lyman attended to the revision. Half past 2 o clock P.M. President Young, H. C. Kimball and President George Miller have been listening to Elder P. P. Pratt, who has been reading from Captain Fremont's narrative of a journey to California. At 15 minutes past 3 o clock P.M. Noah Rogers, just arrived from his mission to the Society Islands, in the South Pacific ocean came in to the office, room No. 3 of the Attic Story of the Temple. He brought with him a Mr. Tower, a fellow passenger on board ship, whom he baptized. He brings a favorable report of the progress of the gospel on those islands. He came on foot from Paducah,42 on the Ohio River. The soldiers above mentioned proved to be 4: Dragoons. They came up the hill, went around by the east end and north side of the Temple, out of the
yard by the north gate, and drew up in front of the house of President Geo. Miller. They made some enquiries of the women at the door and after a few moments passed on . . . At 10 minutes before 6, President Young ordered the lights taken out of the stair case, as the troops were endeavoring to get into the Temple. It was soon after ascertained to be a false alarm. They were searching for hogs said to have been stolen from Mr. Hibbard . . . The Twelve met for prayer in President Young's Room No. 1 at about half past 10 P.M. Present President B. Young, H. C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, P. P. Pratt, Amasa Lyman, John Taylor, and George A. Smith. They were dressed in their garments of Priesthood, as were all the others who have met this evening. They prayed for deliverance from their enemies and that they might be spared to give all the faithful Saints their endowment, that they might be clothed with the power and have the keys of Priesthood. Orson Hyde was mouth. After prayer was o
ver, P. P. Pratt, G. A. Smith, John Taylor and Orson Hyde went home, Amasa Lyman laid down on a sofa. President Young and Elder Kimball went into the Tower and on to the roof of the Temple spent half an hour, and returned. And President Young spent near an hour reading Capt. Fremont's Narrative, after which he retired for the night.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 29, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Monday Decr 29th 1845. This morning I went to the Stand where all those of the company were to meet to regulate the guard.I doubled the Temple guard and sent quite a number of men to patrol the City by night and day and to keep a good look out for strangers and then went to the Hall and then met the Lodge and then in company with J. D. Hunter & Morgan Phelps came home and took dinner after which we rode out by Doyles and up the river & 30 up to the Temple and there met all the guards in the evening.They were to meet at the Temple every evening All was well and after regulating the guard and police I came home at dark
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Dec 28, 1845. Sunday.
[William Clayton Journal] Meeting at half past 10 o clock this day in the attic Story of the Temple, for those who could clothe themselves in the garments of Priesthood. A very large congregation was present, the side rooms were some of them filled, the curtain was withdrawn and the other rooms besides the east room were filled. About 200 persons were present, clothed in priestly garments. President Young addressed the meeting, it having been opened by prayer by P. P. Pratt, and singing the songs of Zion, "The morning breaks the shadows flee" and "Come to me" &c. President Young came into the room at 1/4 before 12 M. He said he supposed those present were a part of those who had received their endowment, that they were those who desired to be wise and do honor to the cause they have espoused, and bring no reproach upon the character of him who has given us of the things of his Kingdom liberally. The keys or signs of the Priesthood are for the purpose of impressing on the mind
the order of the Creation. In the first place the name of the man is given, a new name, Adam, signifying the first man, or Eve, the first Woman. Adam's name was more ancient than he was. It was the name of a man long before him, who enjoyed the Priesthood. The new name should be after some ancient man. Thus with your ancient name, your modern name and the name that was last given you, you enquire concerning things past present and future. After his fall, another name was given to Adam, and being full of integrity, and not disposed to follow the woman nor listen to her was permitted to receive the tokens of the priesthood. I wish you to cease talking about what you see and hear in this place. No man or woman has a right to mention a work of the appearance of this building in the least; nor to give the signs and tokens except when assembled together, according to the order of the Priesthood, which is in an upper room. There are not a dozen persons that can give the signs and
tokens correct, and the reason is that person would run to that vail, one of the most sacred places on the face of the earth, that had not understood the right manner of giving the signs and tokens. The order and ordinances passed through here prove the principles taught in the Bible. First men should love their God supremely. Woman will never get back, unless she follows the man back, if the man had followed the woman he would have followed her down until this time. Light, liberty and happiness will never shine upon men until they learn these principles. The man must love his God and the woman must love her husband. The love which David and Jonathan had for each other was the love of the priesthood. God is a personage of tabernacle, the Son is a personage of tabernacle, the Spirit or Holy Ghost is also a personage, but not a personage of tabernacle, but is a personage of Spirit. God dwells in eternal burnings puts his hand through the vail and writes on the wall. Any perso
ns that goes through these ordinances, unless they cleanse their hearts and sanctify themselves, and sanctify the Lord, it will damn them. When we begin again I shall select those that are worthy. We shall not be able to have another public meeting here on account of the weight on the floor, it has already caused the walls to crack, prevents the doors from shutting, and will injure the roof. I see here 200 persons, all clothed in their garments, and tomorrow I suppose we cannot find half enough to work with, unless we lay an embargo on your garments, and forbid any of you carrying away your garments. When we began we could dress a company of 30. Now we cannot dress 18. For my right arm I would not say that every body is honest, for I do not believe they are. The names of those who would volunteer to furnish a suit of garments, to be used by those who were yet to go through the ordinances was then taken...32 in all, each of these agreed to furnish one suit of garments for Te
mple use. It was decided that when the High Priests were washed and anointed they should find the oil, and the lights, and the Seventies do the same when they occupied the rooms, and the wood is to supplied as follows; 1000 men, or as many as can be obtained, to go to the islands and cut wood, and teams to go and draw it to the Temple until 1000 cords have been obtained. Sung the hymn "Glorious things of thee are spoken". Prayer by Amasa Lyman asking a blessing on the bread. Bread passed round by Charles C. Rich and George Miller. Blessing on the wine asked by P. P. Pratt. While the wine was passing, sung the hymn Adam Ondi Ahman. Elder H. C. Kimball cautioned the brethren and sisters against telling that the Twelve were in the Temple. P. P. Pratt said a few words to the same point. Elder Kimball moved that no man tell his wife what he has seen. President Young said "all that are in favor of this signify it by holding your tongues when you go away from here." P. P. Pratt, "C
ontrary mind by the same sign." Elder Kimball continued his remarks, alluded to the stories in circulation that several persons had been killed on their way through the ordinances, and that men and women were stripped naked here. Joseph said that for men and women to hold their tongues, was their Salvation. A circle was formed, composed of about 20 persons, most of whom had received the ordinances, and been admitted to the first quorum at a previous time. They united in prayer. Elder John Taylor being mouth. A hymn was sung, being led by [] Goddard, [William?] Kay and [Reynolds] Cahoon, notice was given that no more meetings would be held in the Attic story, for the present, and the congregation dismissed after prayer by Elder Orson Hyde. The people soon retired from the Temple and no other meeting was held . . . Three of the Dragoons stationed at Carthage came in with a man named Noah Miles, whom they wished to deliver up to the proper officers. He was charged with swindli
ng several persons out of their property, such as horses and a waggon, pistol &c &c. They brought a letter from Major Warren, the commanding officer, the tenor of which was as above, the letter is on file among President Young's papers. This occurred just at dark, President Brigham Young and his wife and child, Elder H. C. Kimball and his wife and child, and several other persons remained in the temple over night. The High Council met for Prayer at the usual time, about 6 o clock. President Isaac Morley, David Fullmer, William Huntington, James Allred, Alpheus Cutler, George W. Harris, Aaron Johnson, Thomas Grover, Ezra T. Benson and Newel Knight. Prayed for the health of H. G. Sherwood, Wm. Huntington, James Allred's wife, and a boy in his family, and for all the sick among the saints. For President B. Young, that he might have wisdom, and bodily and mental strength, and be able to lead his people.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
the order of the Creation. In the first place the name of the man is given, a new name, Adam, signifying the first man, or Eve, the first Woman. Adam's name was more ancient than he was. It was the name of a man long before him, who enjoyed the Priesthood. The new name should be after some ancient man. Thus with your ancient name, your modern name and the name that was last given you, you enquire concerning things past present and future. After his fall, another name was given to Adam, and being full of integrity, and not disposed to follow the woman nor listen to her was permitted to receive the tokens of the priesthood. I wish you to cease talking about what you see and hear in this place. No man or woman has a right to mention a work of the appearance of this building in the least; nor to give the signs and tokens except when assembled together, according to the order of the Priesthood, which is in an upper room. There are not a dozen persons that can give the signs and
tokens correct, and the reason is that person would run to that vail, one of the most sacred places on the face of the earth, that had not understood the right manner of giving the signs and tokens. The order and ordinances passed through here prove the principles taught in the Bible. First men should love their God supremely. Woman will never get back, unless she follows the man back, if the man had followed the woman he would have followed her down until this time. Light, liberty and happiness will never shine upon men until they learn these principles. The man must love his God and the woman must love her husband. The love which David and Jonathan had for each other was the love of the priesthood. God is a personage of tabernacle, the Son is a personage of tabernacle, the Spirit or Holy Ghost is also a personage, but not a personage of tabernacle, but is a personage of Spirit. God dwells in eternal burnings puts his hand through the vail and writes on the wall. Any perso
ns that goes through these ordinances, unless they cleanse their hearts and sanctify themselves, and sanctify the Lord, it will damn them. When we begin again I shall select those that are worthy. We shall not be able to have another public meeting here on account of the weight on the floor, it has already caused the walls to crack, prevents the doors from shutting, and will injure the roof. I see here 200 persons, all clothed in their garments, and tomorrow I suppose we cannot find half enough to work with, unless we lay an embargo on your garments, and forbid any of you carrying away your garments. When we began we could dress a company of 30. Now we cannot dress 18. For my right arm I would not say that every body is honest, for I do not believe they are. The names of those who would volunteer to furnish a suit of garments, to be used by those who were yet to go through the ordinances was then taken...32 in all, each of these agreed to furnish one suit of garments for Te
mple use. It was decided that when the High Priests were washed and anointed they should find the oil, and the lights, and the Seventies do the same when they occupied the rooms, and the wood is to supplied as follows; 1000 men, or as many as can be obtained, to go to the islands and cut wood, and teams to go and draw it to the Temple until 1000 cords have been obtained. Sung the hymn "Glorious things of thee are spoken". Prayer by Amasa Lyman asking a blessing on the bread. Bread passed round by Charles C. Rich and George Miller. Blessing on the wine asked by P. P. Pratt. While the wine was passing, sung the hymn Adam Ondi Ahman. Elder H. C. Kimball cautioned the brethren and sisters against telling that the Twelve were in the Temple. P. P. Pratt said a few words to the same point. Elder Kimball moved that no man tell his wife what he has seen. President Young said "all that are in favor of this signify it by holding your tongues when you go away from here." P. P. Pratt, "C
ontrary mind by the same sign." Elder Kimball continued his remarks, alluded to the stories in circulation that several persons had been killed on their way through the ordinances, and that men and women were stripped naked here. Joseph said that for men and women to hold their tongues, was their Salvation. A circle was formed, composed of about 20 persons, most of whom had received the ordinances, and been admitted to the first quorum at a previous time. They united in prayer. Elder John Taylor being mouth. A hymn was sung, being led by [] Goddard, [William?] Kay and [Reynolds] Cahoon, notice was given that no more meetings would be held in the Attic story, for the present, and the congregation dismissed after prayer by Elder Orson Hyde. The people soon retired from the Temple and no other meeting was held . . . Three of the Dragoons stationed at Carthage came in with a man named Noah Miles, whom they wished to deliver up to the proper officers. He was charged with swindli
ng several persons out of their property, such as horses and a waggon, pistol &c &c. They brought a letter from Major Warren, the commanding officer, the tenor of which was as above, the letter is on file among President Young's papers. This occurred just at dark, President Brigham Young and his wife and child, Elder H. C. Kimball and his wife and child, and several other persons remained in the temple over night. The High Council met for Prayer at the usual time, about 6 o clock. President Isaac Morley, David Fullmer, William Huntington, James Allred, Alpheus Cutler, George W. Harris, Aaron Johnson, Thomas Grover, Ezra T. Benson and Newel Knight. Prayed for the health of H. G. Sherwood, Wm. Huntington, James Allred's wife, and a boy in his family, and for all the sick among the saints. For President B. Young, that he might have wisdom, and bodily and mental strength, and be able to lead his people.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 28, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Sunday Decr 28th 1845. To day I was home all day sick and in the evening met the police and from thence to the Hall to a company meeting
I laid before the company the necessity of increasing the guard which was according to instructions I had received from B. Young.the company all agreed to it and all reported ready to go the next day except a few whom we reserved to carry on the waggon business.So by this move all business in the company was suspended in consequence of the cursed rascality of a legalized mob sent here to vex us by our Govenor.About 9 oclock I came home.
[Diaries of Hosea Stout]
I laid before the company the necessity of increasing the guard which was according to instructions I had received from B. Young.the company all agreed to it and all reported ready to go the next day except a few whom we reserved to carry on the waggon business.So by this move all business in the company was suspended in consequence of the cursed rascality of a legalized mob sent here to vex us by our Govenor.About 9 oclock I came home.
[Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Dec 28, 1845
[Brigham Young Sermon] Pres. B. Young then arose and said that inasmuch as this congregation that are present are those that have received their endowments, and only a small part of them, therefore I will give some general instructions while the bread and wine are preparing. The ordinances that you have received in the garden together with the performances of those things that has been presented are to represent the creation of the world. The name that was given to Adam was more ancient than he was. The name Adam was given him because he was the first man, but his new name pertained to the Holy Priesthood and, as I before stated, is more ancient than he was. There are 4 penal signs and 4 penal tokens and should I want to address the throne to enquire after ancient things which transpired on planets that rolled away before this planet came into existence I should use my new name which is ancient and referred to ancient things. Should I wish to enquire for present things I shou
ld use my own name which refers to present things. And should I want to enquire for future things I would use the 3rd name which refers to the first token of the Melchizedek Priesthood or is the 3rd token that is given and refers to the Son. The 2nd token of the Melchizedek Priesthood is to be given only in one place and nowhere else, but these signs and tokens that pertain to the Priesthood should never be given anywhere only in such places as belong to the P. H. and that too by none but such as belong to the order of the Priesthood. But there are not 6 persons that have gone through these ordinances that can offer them correctly, and some has had the presumption to approach this veil, which is the most sacred ordinances that is performed in this house, and have marked the garments wrong. And levity has been used here which is not pleasing in the sight of the Lord, therefore I have shut down the gate, and came to the conclusion that when we commence again we would make a se
lection of such persons as are worthy and will give them their endowments first, and when they get their endowments then the remainder may get their endowment. I don't know but what I shall displease some of you, but I don't care if you I do. There are about 2,00 persons that are dressed today and unless I lay an embargo on the brethren we will not find garments enough to take the company through tomorrow without changing them from one to another. The Seventies have had about 18 garments made and this morning there are not more than 5 or 6 to be found. Some have taken garments and carried them off. I call such conduct stealing and it must be stopped. Brethren, cease from all lightmindedness and be careful and not take the name of the Lord in vain. Cease from all evil speaking and backbiting, unless your endowments prove a curse to them, which will certainly bring in condemnation upon all who do not observe the nature of their obligations. Lay aside all party strife such as t
he Seventies and the H P striving to excel each other in power,this ought to be. I intend to put a stop to all such feelings. The H. P. commenced it in Kirtland; the Seventies commenced it in Quincey and to let it go we shall soon be split up and divided into parties. Let the saints be united that the voice of all be as the voice of one man. Again the tithing of the brethren are not so promptly attended to since the endowment commenced as it should be. We are now about out of wood and oil. I want about 1,000 cords of wood cut and hauled this week. Let every man that can lift up an axe go tomorrow and continue until that amount is procured. I again motion that each Qm. furnish the light and oils for themselves to all the above named propositions. Entire assent was manifested by the multitude. [Nauvoo Temple - Seventies Record, Book B pp 164-165]
[source: Elden J. Watson, ed. Brigham Young Addresses, 1801-1877: A Chronological Compilation of Known Addresses of the Prophet Brigham Young, 6 vols. (Salt Lake City: Privately published, 1971)]
ld use my own name which refers to present things. And should I want to enquire for future things I would use the 3rd name which refers to the first token of the Melchizedek Priesthood or is the 3rd token that is given and refers to the Son. The 2nd token of the Melchizedek Priesthood is to be given only in one place and nowhere else, but these signs and tokens that pertain to the Priesthood should never be given anywhere only in such places as belong to the P. H. and that too by none but such as belong to the order of the Priesthood. But there are not 6 persons that have gone through these ordinances that can offer them correctly, and some has had the presumption to approach this veil, which is the most sacred ordinances that is performed in this house, and have marked the garments wrong. And levity has been used here which is not pleasing in the sight of the Lord, therefore I have shut down the gate, and came to the conclusion that when we commence again we would make a se
lection of such persons as are worthy and will give them their endowments first, and when they get their endowments then the remainder may get their endowment. I don't know but what I shall displease some of you, but I don't care if you I do. There are about 2,00 persons that are dressed today and unless I lay an embargo on the brethren we will not find garments enough to take the company through tomorrow without changing them from one to another. The Seventies have had about 18 garments made and this morning there are not more than 5 or 6 to be found. Some have taken garments and carried them off. I call such conduct stealing and it must be stopped. Brethren, cease from all lightmindedness and be careful and not take the name of the Lord in vain. Cease from all evil speaking and backbiting, unless your endowments prove a curse to them, which will certainly bring in condemnation upon all who do not observe the nature of their obligations. Lay aside all party strife such as t
he Seventies and the H P striving to excel each other in power,this ought to be. I intend to put a stop to all such feelings. The H. P. commenced it in Kirtland; the Seventies commenced it in Quincey and to let it go we shall soon be split up and divided into parties. Let the saints be united that the voice of all be as the voice of one man. Again the tithing of the brethren are not so promptly attended to since the endowment commenced as it should be. We are now about out of wood and oil. I want about 1,000 cords of wood cut and hauled this week. Let every man that can lift up an axe go tomorrow and continue until that amount is procured. I again motion that each Qm. furnish the light and oils for themselves to all the above named propositions. Entire assent was manifested by the multitude. [Nauvoo Temple - Seventies Record, Book B pp 164-165]
[source: Elden J. Watson, ed. Brigham Young Addresses, 1801-1877: A Chronological Compilation of Known Addresses of the Prophet Brigham Young, 6 vols. (Salt Lake City: Privately published, 1971)]
Mormon History, Dec 27, 1845. Saturday.
[William Clayton Journal] This morning was a very pleasant one, being moderately cold, and the Sun Shining clear and bright in the heavens. None of the Twelve present at the Temple except Orson Pratt.
At 15 minutes past 10 o clock the United States Deputy Marshall, from Springfield, by the name of Roberts, came to the Temple in company with Almon W. Babbitt. He was freely admitted to every part of the Temple, to which he desired access. He went into the tower, on the roof, and into the Attic Story, passed through the various departments into the east room, where he very intently examined the portraits, and made enquiries as to whose they were, severally but obtained no correct information on the subject. He was requested to take off his boots in the preparation room, which request he complied with.
After remaining about half an hour he departed. At about 2 o clock he returned in company with Sheriff Backenstos, and a gentleman whom the Marshall introduced as from New Orleans.
They visited the Middle room and the tower, and departed after about half an hour. Doctor Bernhisel came in at about One o clock, and borrowed the "New York Sun" of Dec. 9th, 1845, which contains a letter said to have been written by Emma Smith, to the Editor. Brother Candland has been so fortunate as to find at Lathrops store this morning, some crimson Damask cloth,35 and some fringe for covering the new Altar that is to be used in the further ordinances of the Temple. Sisters Mercy R. Thompson and Eliza R. Snow are engaged in preparing the covering. Sister Barns is engaged in ironing the garments that were washed last night. Lewis Robbins is cleansing and putting in order the washing Rooms and apparatus, Hans C. Hanson is sewing tent cloth together. Peter Hanson is translating the Book of Mormon into the Danish language. Ellishal Averett is door keeper, J[ohn] L. Butler, Fireman. David Candland and L[ucien] R. Foster, as Clerks. Orson Pratt has been engaged in making Ast
ronomical calculations. From several observations, he makes the latitude of Nauvoo to be 40.35' 48". In the evening several of the Twelve came in, viz; President Brigham Young, H. C. Kimball, P. P. Pratt, Orson Pratt, Amasa Lyman, and George A. Smith, these met for prayer in President Younges room at 15 minutes before 7 o clock. Bishop Whitney was with them also. All were clothed in priestly garments. Elder John Taylor came in just as they were commencing their exercises, and without having clothed himself united with them in prayer. Elder Kimball being mouth. Elder Orson Hyde came in after they had finished, and was asked by President Young what made him always so late. He replied that the officers had been watching his house. The High Council met in room No. 4 at 6 o clock . . . Prayed for President Brigham Young and all the Twelve, that they might be preserved from their enemies, that all the faithful Saints may be permitted to receive all the ordinances of the Lord's hou
se, that the Lord will bless all the different quorums, for Father Smith and wife, for sister Isabella Smith and child, and Eliphalet Rogers, for the High Council, their wives and children, for means to enable us to remove from this place, also for the restoration to health of Sister Slade and brother Lish . . . After the meeting was over in the room of President Young, Bishop N. K. Whitney counted out Two hundred dollars, which came in as tithing from Brother [] through the hands of Elder Orson Pratt. A general conversation ensued, in which President B. Young, and all the Twelve above mentioned, and Bishops Whitney and Miller, L[ucien] Woodworth, J[edediah] M. Grant and one or two others took part. The visit of the Marshall and California were the prominent topics. Elder P. P. Pratt read from Hastings' Book . . . President Brigham Young, H. C. Kimball, Amasa Lyman, George A. Smith, N. K. Whitney and a few others remained in the Temple all night.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
They visited the Middle room and the tower, and departed after about half an hour. Doctor Bernhisel came in at about One o clock, and borrowed the "New York Sun" of Dec. 9th, 1845, which contains a letter said to have been written by Emma Smith, to the Editor. Brother Candland has been so fortunate as to find at Lathrops store this morning, some crimson Damask cloth,35 and some fringe for covering the new Altar that is to be used in the further ordinances of the Temple. Sisters Mercy R. Thompson and Eliza R. Snow are engaged in preparing the covering. Sister Barns is engaged in ironing the garments that were washed last night. Lewis Robbins is cleansing and putting in order the washing Rooms and apparatus, Hans C. Hanson is sewing tent cloth together. Peter Hanson is translating the Book of Mormon into the Danish language. Ellishal Averett is door keeper, J[ohn] L. Butler, Fireman. David Candland and L[ucien] R. Foster, as Clerks. Orson Pratt has been engaged in making Ast
ronomical calculations. From several observations, he makes the latitude of Nauvoo to be 40.35' 48". In the evening several of the Twelve came in, viz; President Brigham Young, H. C. Kimball, P. P. Pratt, Orson Pratt, Amasa Lyman, and George A. Smith, these met for prayer in President Younges room at 15 minutes before 7 o clock. Bishop Whitney was with them also. All were clothed in priestly garments. Elder John Taylor came in just as they were commencing their exercises, and without having clothed himself united with them in prayer. Elder Kimball being mouth. Elder Orson Hyde came in after they had finished, and was asked by President Young what made him always so late. He replied that the officers had been watching his house. The High Council met in room No. 4 at 6 o clock . . . Prayed for President Brigham Young and all the Twelve, that they might be preserved from their enemies, that all the faithful Saints may be permitted to receive all the ordinances of the Lord's hou
se, that the Lord will bless all the different quorums, for Father Smith and wife, for sister Isabella Smith and child, and Eliphalet Rogers, for the High Council, their wives and children, for means to enable us to remove from this place, also for the restoration to health of Sister Slade and brother Lish . . . After the meeting was over in the room of President Young, Bishop N. K. Whitney counted out Two hundred dollars, which came in as tithing from Brother [] through the hands of Elder Orson Pratt. A general conversation ensued, in which President B. Young, and all the Twelve above mentioned, and Bishops Whitney and Miller, L[ucien] Woodworth, J[edediah] M. Grant and one or two others took part. The visit of the Marshall and California were the prominent topics. Elder P. P. Pratt read from Hastings' Book . . . President Brigham Young, H. C. Kimball, Amasa Lyman, George A. Smith, N. K. Whitney and a few others remained in the Temple all night.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 27, 1845 (Saturday)
During this month many of the Saints received their blessings and endowments in the Nauvoo Temple.
Mormon History, Dec 27, 1845 (Saturday)
A U.S. deputy marshal visited Nauvoo, again searching for the Twelve and others, but failed to make any arrest.
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
Mormon History, Dec 27, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Saturday Decr 27th 1845. Met the Lodge at 9 oclock and then went & took dinner at Hunters and in the evening met the police and home at dark
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Dec 27, 1845
Patriarch John Smith blesses a woman whose husband is non-LDS: "the Priesthood in its fullness shall be confered upon thee in due time[--]thou shalt have pow[e]r ov[e]r try relatives & friends & thy husband & children to lead them whethersoever thou wilt in as much as you seek faithfully & truly to preserve them in the bonds of the new & ev[e]rlasting covenant."
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
Mormon History, Dec 26, 1845. Friday.
[William Clayton Journal] No persons having been notified to appear to day to receive their washings and anointings very few persons were present in the morning. President Young and H. C. Kimball were present also Orson Pratt, no others of the Twelve, a few of those who had officiated in the washing and anointing and as door keepers, fireman, Marshall clerks, and so forth, and several of the women were present; those were all called together in the east room at about 11 1/2 o clock, and addressed by President Young. He told them there would be no business done to day, and that they were all dismissed, except the two Brother Hansons, Lewis Robbins and Brother Averett, whom he wanted for door keepers and John L. Butler for fireman. Also Sisters M[ercy] R. Thompson and Eliza R. Snow whom he wanted to do some sewing. We shall have no more washings and anointings at present, and if the brethren do not get any thing more than they have already got, they have got all they have worke
d for in building this house, and if there is any more to be received it is because the Lord is merciful and gracious. We shall not have any business done, except that the High Council and the High Priests will meet together once a day as usual for prayer. They will come in the back way, through the office door. Room No. 4 belongs to the High Council, No. 6 to the High Priests, No. 8 to the High Priests. No. 10 to the Elders. President Young asked President Miller how many High Priests had been washed and anointed. President Miller could not tell at the moment, but directed the clerk of the High Priests quorum to ascertain. The number was found to be 268. President Young said when he began again he should pay no respect to quorums. Every man that comes in is washed and anointed by good men and it makes no difference. Every man that gets his endowment, whether he is High Priest or Seventy, may go into any part of the world and build up the kingdom if he has the keys, or on t
o any island. We have been ordained to the Melchisedeck Priesthood, which is the highest order of Priesthood, and it has many branches or offices. And those who have come in here and have received their washing and anointing will be ordained Kings and Priests, and will then have received the fullness of the Priesthood, all that can be given on earth, for Brother Joseph said he had given us all that could be given to man on the earth. I feel disposed to rest a few days, and let the Temple rest, and when I commence work again I am going to make a selection of my hands, and shall select those that will stay all the time. We will have no more cooking and eating going on in those rooms. No person will be allowed to come in unless they are invited, and I shall take it as an insult if they come and stay. I felt it impressed upon me to rest a few days and make these regulations, and as we have run out of oil we can't do much any way. I shall not have any more cutting and sewing of g
arments going on in the Temple. I shall have houses selected where garments can be cut and made. It is my right to receive persons through the vail, and it does not belong to any one else unless I put him there. When persons come into this house and receive the tokens, and signs and the key words, they have got all they have worked for in building this house. President Young closed his remarks as the Temple Bell rung for noon. All those who were not retained for door keepers, clerks &c. then departed and the rooms were cleared of those things with which they had been cumbered. There was a necessity for a reformation of this sort, for some men were doing things which ought not to be done in the Temple of the Lord. Some three or four men and perhaps more, had introduced women into the Temple, not their wives, and were living in the side rooms, cooking, sleeping, tending babies, and toying with their women. The men who were guilty of these things were H. G. Sherwood, B. L. Clap
p, L. N. Scovil, and perhaps others. There was also a great many men introduced and passed through the ordinances who were not so deserving as some that were passed by. There were also many women and children passed through who were not well entitled to the ordinances, while none of the sons and daughters of the Twelve had been permitted to enter. There were also many persons lounging about, who had no particular duty to attend to, but who thought they had a right to be present, because they had once passed through the Vail. There was also a number of men taking their stations at the vail without permission of the President; considering it their right to receive through the vail any female whom they might introduce into the washing and anointing room, while it is evidently the sole prerogative of the President to officiate at that place or any one that he may authorize to do so. Inasmuch as while there, the person stands in the place of the great Eloheim. At a quarter past 3
P.M. President Young and George Miller confirmed by the laying on of hands Robert B. Barnes and Norman Barnes who had been baptized this day. At about 6 o clock in the evening, the Twelve, the High Council, the High Priests, and the Presidents of Seventies met for prayer, each quorum in its own room. At about half past 6 Sheriff Backenstos came to the Temple, was admitted to the office, Room No. 3, by the back Stairs, had a conference with President Young, H. C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, P. P. Pratt, John Taylor, Amasa Lyman, and George A. Smith. He gave an account of the occurrences at Carthage, when William Miller arrived there, said the United States Deputy Marshall was in town with writs for the Twelve and President Geo. Miller. He remained about half an hour and retired. President Young and H. C. Kimball left the Temple at 8 o clock and did not return again during the night. Sisters Snow and Thompson have been sewing and Sisters Barns, Margaret Moon and Sophronia M. Harmon
have been washing garments in the evening.
[George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
d for in building this house, and if there is any more to be received it is because the Lord is merciful and gracious. We shall not have any business done, except that the High Council and the High Priests will meet together once a day as usual for prayer. They will come in the back way, through the office door. Room No. 4 belongs to the High Council, No. 6 to the High Priests, No. 8 to the High Priests. No. 10 to the Elders. President Young asked President Miller how many High Priests had been washed and anointed. President Miller could not tell at the moment, but directed the clerk of the High Priests quorum to ascertain. The number was found to be 268. President Young said when he began again he should pay no respect to quorums. Every man that comes in is washed and anointed by good men and it makes no difference. Every man that gets his endowment, whether he is High Priest or Seventy, may go into any part of the world and build up the kingdom if he has the keys, or on t
o any island. We have been ordained to the Melchisedeck Priesthood, which is the highest order of Priesthood, and it has many branches or offices. And those who have come in here and have received their washing and anointing will be ordained Kings and Priests, and will then have received the fullness of the Priesthood, all that can be given on earth, for Brother Joseph said he had given us all that could be given to man on the earth. I feel disposed to rest a few days, and let the Temple rest, and when I commence work again I am going to make a selection of my hands, and shall select those that will stay all the time. We will have no more cooking and eating going on in those rooms. No person will be allowed to come in unless they are invited, and I shall take it as an insult if they come and stay. I felt it impressed upon me to rest a few days and make these regulations, and as we have run out of oil we can't do much any way. I shall not have any more cutting and sewing of g
arments going on in the Temple. I shall have houses selected where garments can be cut and made. It is my right to receive persons through the vail, and it does not belong to any one else unless I put him there. When persons come into this house and receive the tokens, and signs and the key words, they have got all they have worked for in building this house. President Young closed his remarks as the Temple Bell rung for noon. All those who were not retained for door keepers, clerks &c. then departed and the rooms were cleared of those things with which they had been cumbered. There was a necessity for a reformation of this sort, for some men were doing things which ought not to be done in the Temple of the Lord. Some three or four men and perhaps more, had introduced women into the Temple, not their wives, and were living in the side rooms, cooking, sleeping, tending babies, and toying with their women. The men who were guilty of these things were H. G. Sherwood, B. L. Clap
p, L. N. Scovil, and perhaps others. There was also a great many men introduced and passed through the ordinances who were not so deserving as some that were passed by. There were also many women and children passed through who were not well entitled to the ordinances, while none of the sons and daughters of the Twelve had been permitted to enter. There were also many persons lounging about, who had no particular duty to attend to, but who thought they had a right to be present, because they had once passed through the Vail. There was also a number of men taking their stations at the vail without permission of the President; considering it their right to receive through the vail any female whom they might introduce into the washing and anointing room, while it is evidently the sole prerogative of the President to officiate at that place or any one that he may authorize to do so. Inasmuch as while there, the person stands in the place of the great Eloheim. At a quarter past 3
P.M. President Young and George Miller confirmed by the laying on of hands Robert B. Barnes and Norman Barnes who had been baptized this day. At about 6 o clock in the evening, the Twelve, the High Council, the High Priests, and the Presidents of Seventies met for prayer, each quorum in its own room. At about half past 6 Sheriff Backenstos came to the Temple, was admitted to the office, Room No. 3, by the back Stairs, had a conference with President Young, H. C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, P. P. Pratt, John Taylor, Amasa Lyman, and George A. Smith. He gave an account of the occurrences at Carthage, when William Miller arrived there, said the United States Deputy Marshall was in town with writs for the Twelve and President Geo. Miller. He remained about half an hour and retired. President Young and H. C. Kimball left the Temple at 8 o clock and did not return again during the night. Sisters Snow and Thompson have been sewing and Sisters Barns, Margaret Moon and Sophronia M. Harmon
have been washing garments in the evening.
[George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 26, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Friday Decr 26th 1845. Went to the Temple at sun up.To day there was no work done at the endowment.There was officers in for some of the 12 and others who were intending to search the Temple for those who they wanted.At 9 oclock I went home for my breakfast and got and Loaded my pistols and took them and returned to the Temple. When I came to the Temple I found all the hands engaged in the endowment in a meeting.President Young called a meeting and concluded not to work for a few days and also made new arraingements about the order of business.I then went to the Hall and from thence came home very unwell with the sick head ache in the evening met the police and came home at dark.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Dec 26, 1845
Benjamin L Clapp: Brigham Young publicly criticized Benjamin L Clapp and two other men 26 Dec. 1845 for sleeping with women "not their wives" in Nauvoo temple
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
Mormon History, Dec 25, 1845. Thursday.
[William Clayton Journal] Present President Brigham Young, H. C. Kimball, George Miller and others who were here yesterday, with some others. The morning is fine, the sun shining clear and bright upon the light covering of snow which fell last night . . .
At a quarter past 12 o clock George D. Grant brings word that the United States Marshall is in the city again. Elder Kimball sent a message to him by Elder Grant, and at 15 minutes before one, Elders Young and Kimball left the Temple . . .
At 5 o clock, President Young came into the Temple and remained about an hour overseeing and directing in relation to business generally . . .
At 20 minutes before 6 came into the Temple Amasa Lyman, and George A. Smith, Orson Hyde, John Taylor. At 10 minutes past 6, P. P. Pratt and Orson Pratt, and at 18 minutes past 6 President Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball came in.
At 20 minutes before 7 the Twelve met in President B. Young's room, which is No. 1 for prayer and council. The followi
ng persons present, President Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, P. P. Pratt, John Taylor, Orson Pratt, Amasa Lyman and George A. Smith. After considerable conversation about the western country they united in prayer, and offered up the signs and tokens of the Holy Priesthood, Geo. A. Smith being mouth, and afterwards laid hands on President Geo. Miller, who was in ill health. Closed at 8 o clock. The High Council met for prayer at 6 o clock, in room No. 4. Present, C[harles] C. Rich, Thomas Grover, Samuel Bent, Newel Knight, George W. Harris, David Fullmer, James Allred, Ezra T. Benson and H[enry] G. Sherwood. Prayed for the prosperity and deliverance of the Twelve, and of the whole church &c. The High Priests met in room No. 8 at 6 o clock, for prayer, present, Freeman Nickerson, Stephen Markham, W[illiam] Felshaw, Winslow Farr, Joseph B. Noble, L[ucius] N. Scovil, Charles Allen, A[braham] O. Smoot, Willard Snow, William Snow, Erastus Snow, Joseph W. Johnson, an
d F[ranklin] D. Richards. Stephen Markham was mouth . . . At 20 minutes before nine it was announced to the recorder by Elder Kimball that the Twelve had decided in council, that George D. Watt should be sent to Scotland to preach the Gospel, and take his family with him . . . All the above mentioned persons have taken part in the business of the day, more or less, the females, many of them have been cutting out garments and sewing on them, for the use of those who are to receive their washing and anointing. The business of the day closed at about 20 minutes past 10 o clock, notice was given that no more washings and anointings would be attended to at present. President Young and H. C. Kimball, with some few others, remained in the temple all night.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
ng persons present, President Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, P. P. Pratt, John Taylor, Orson Pratt, Amasa Lyman and George A. Smith. After considerable conversation about the western country they united in prayer, and offered up the signs and tokens of the Holy Priesthood, Geo. A. Smith being mouth, and afterwards laid hands on President Geo. Miller, who was in ill health. Closed at 8 o clock. The High Council met for prayer at 6 o clock, in room No. 4. Present, C[harles] C. Rich, Thomas Grover, Samuel Bent, Newel Knight, George W. Harris, David Fullmer, James Allred, Ezra T. Benson and H[enry] G. Sherwood. Prayed for the prosperity and deliverance of the Twelve, and of the whole church &c. The High Priests met in room No. 8 at 6 o clock, for prayer, present, Freeman Nickerson, Stephen Markham, W[illiam] Felshaw, Winslow Farr, Joseph B. Noble, L[ucius] N. Scovil, Charles Allen, A[braham] O. Smoot, Willard Snow, William Snow, Erastus Snow, Joseph W. Johnson, an
d F[ranklin] D. Richards. Stephen Markham was mouth . . . At 20 minutes before nine it was announced to the recorder by Elder Kimball that the Twelve had decided in council, that George D. Watt should be sent to Scotland to preach the Gospel, and take his family with him . . . All the above mentioned persons have taken part in the business of the day, more or less, the females, many of them have been cutting out garments and sewing on them, for the use of those who are to receive their washing and anointing. The business of the day closed at about 20 minutes past 10 o clock, notice was given that no more washings and anointings would be attended to at present. President Young and H. C. Kimball, with some few others, remained in the temple all night.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 25, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Thursday Decr 25, 1845. Went to the Temple about 9 oclock to work as before and at 2 oclock returned home and then went with my wife to a dinner at Joseph Taylors where we had been previously invited After dinner I returned to the Temple and in the evening met the police and then went to Allen J Stouts & staid all night.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Dec 24, 1845. Wednesday.
[William Clayton Journal] At half past 6 o clock, the High Council met for prayer in the attic story of the Temple room No. 4, the following persons present: Samuel Bent, Alpheus Cutler, James Allred, Geo. W. Harris, Newel Knight, Thomas Grover, Charles C. Rich, David Fullmer, Aaron Johnson and Ezra T. Benson. And being clothed in the Robes of Priesthood, offered up prayers to God for our prosperity, the preservation of the Twelve, for means to remove from this place, for the welfare of all the honest in heart, our wives and children &c &c Alpheus Cutler being mouth . . .
At 20 minutes past 12, William Miller who was arrested yesterday, came into the Temple, having been liberated from arrest at Carthage last evening, when they found out that he was not Brigham Young. He was not ill treated . . .
At 5 o clock P.M. President Young came in, and shortly after George A. Smith, Amasa Lyman and Orson Hyde came in, intending to meet for prayer, but not meeting with others whom they e
xpected, several persons being at the same time in prayer in another room they retired in a few minutes . . . All the Twelve have been absent from the Temple the greater part of this day except Orson Pratt, who has spent the greater part of the day here. In the evening President Brigham Young, Elder H. C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, Amasa Lyman and George A. Smith came in, but did not remain long. They soon retired, but at about 20 minutes past eleven, President Young and H. C. Kimball came in and remained the rest of the night. The labors of this day have been very arduous 122 persons having been washed and anointed and received into the upper department. It was expected that troops would be in, with officers and writs, for the purpose of arresting the Twelve, who are mostly charged with counterfeiting the current coin of the United States, but no signs of troops, writs or officers have appeared to molest our peace. The day has been moderately cold, and in the evening a light flu
rry of snow. Sister Huldah Duncan, whose name is among those who were washed and anointed did not go through the vail being obliged to turn back on account of the illness of her little child. See account of persons passed through January 20th.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
xpected, several persons being at the same time in prayer in another room they retired in a few minutes . . . All the Twelve have been absent from the Temple the greater part of this day except Orson Pratt, who has spent the greater part of the day here. In the evening President Brigham Young, Elder H. C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, Amasa Lyman and George A. Smith came in, but did not remain long. They soon retired, but at about 20 minutes past eleven, President Young and H. C. Kimball came in and remained the rest of the night. The labors of this day have been very arduous 122 persons having been washed and anointed and received into the upper department. It was expected that troops would be in, with officers and writs, for the purpose of arresting the Twelve, who are mostly charged with counterfeiting the current coin of the United States, but no signs of troops, writs or officers have appeared to molest our peace. The day has been moderately cold, and in the evening a light flu
rry of snow. Sister Huldah Duncan, whose name is among those who were washed and anointed did not go through the vail being obliged to turn back on account of the illness of her little child. See account of persons passed through January 20th.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 24, 1845
[Nauvoo Temple] The Warsaw Signal reported that endowments were being given in the temple
[source: Brown, Lisle (compiler), Chronology of the Construction, Destruction and Reconstruction of the Nauvoo Temple]
[source: Brown, Lisle (compiler), Chronology of the Construction, Destruction and Reconstruction of the Nauvoo Temple]
Mormon History, Dec 24, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Wednesday Decr 24th 1845. Went to the Temple before 7 oclock to work as before.At Eleven my wife came to the Temple to cut out our robes and other garments.Miller came home from CarthageThe officers never knew but what they had President Young until they got there and a man by the name of G. W. Thacher [Thatcher] who knew him well informed them of their mistake whereupon his lawyer demanded his release which was granted & he left them immediately
In the evening I met the police and then went home about dark.
[Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Dec 23, 1845. Tuesday.
[William Clayton Journal] The dry house of Gen[eral] Charles C. Rich's emigrating company No. 13 was burnt to the ground early this morning and about 300 dollars worth of spokes, felloes and other timber consumed. It was situated near the Seminary building formerly the Arsenal. Gen. Rich came to the Temple and reported himself ready for the duties of the day, but on account of the accident above mentioned was excused for the day.
The High Council met this morning in room No. 4 for prayer, being clothed in the garments and Robes of Priesthood. They offered up prayer and thanksgiving to God . . .
At 5 minutes past one, Almon W. Babbitt entered the Temple, was invited by President Young into his room. He brings report that officers from Springfield are here and several of the State troops after some of the Twelve, particularly Amasa Lyman . . .
At 3 o clock John Scott informed George D. Grant that an officer and assistants were watching for President Young and others at the fron
t door of the Temple. Brother Grant carried the information to President Young, who soon devised a scheme by which their intentions to carry him off might be frustrated. He directed William Miller who was present at the time, to put on Elder Kimball's cloak, and go down with Geo. D. Grant to his carriage, at the door. They accordingly went down, and as Mr. Miller was about to get into the carriage, with Elder Grant, the officer and 5 or 6 of his assistants arrested him, supposing it to be President B. Young. They were about to drive away with him, having made their boasts that they would get as many of the Twelve as they could, take them down to Warsaw, and have a new Years frolic killing them, but were persuaded to drive to the Nauvoo Mansion and tarry until tomorrow morning when the validity of the writ would be tested. They were kept in profound ignorance of their mistake all the time. Esquire Babbitt takes the legal management of the case, and when they have stopped long
enough to make a good tavern bill they will probably get their eyes open and put off... Esquire Babbitt came in at 5 o clock and reports that the Officer who arrested Wm. Miller (supposing it to be President Young) has left the city, and gone to Carthage, with the prisoner, continuing ignorant of his mistake. Mr. Edmonds, a partner of Mr. Babbitts, has gone with them to act as counsel for the prisoner. The Officer has writs for B. Young, P. P. Pratt, H. C. Kimball, John Taylor, Geo. A. Smith, Amasa Lyman and T[heodore] Turley who are all charged with counterfeiting the coin of the United States with President Young . . . At half past 7 o clock P.M. the following persons met in President B. Young's room clothed in sacerdotal garments and offered up thanks to God for his preserving care over them, in delivering them from all the snares of their enemies, and prayers that he would continue to do so. Their names are Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, John Taylor, Orson Hyde, Georg
e A. Smith, Amasa Lyman, and George Miller. Orson Hyde being mouth. At 20 minutes past 8 o clock, President Brigham Young, H. C. Kimball, P. P. Pratt, George A. Smith and Amasa Lyman left the Temple, nearly at the same time, disguised with other mens Hats and Coats. The reason of this is that their enemies are seeking their lives charging them with high crimes &c . . . Besides the persons whose names appear in the record of the proceedings of this day there are many others who have been very efficient in forwarding the work, and have attended at the Temple not only to-day but several previous days. There is much labor to be done in keeping the utensils and garments in order. Some of the names are as follows, viz; Cherizade Averett, Jane Sherwood, Mary Ann Turley, Priscilla Turley, Cynthia Durfee, Alcina Durfee, Amanda Rogers. Henry Herriman takes the names and ages of the men, who are washed and anointed. Miss Eliza R. Snow takes the names of the women. John D. Lee, David C
andland and L[ucien] R. Foster act as Clerks. Brother Hanson has been sewing tent cloth to-day. A Staircase has this day been put up by which we can pass out through Elder Kimball's room No. 3, which has been converted into an office, for the convenience of transacting business with persons from without.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
t door of the Temple. Brother Grant carried the information to President Young, who soon devised a scheme by which their intentions to carry him off might be frustrated. He directed William Miller who was present at the time, to put on Elder Kimball's cloak, and go down with Geo. D. Grant to his carriage, at the door. They accordingly went down, and as Mr. Miller was about to get into the carriage, with Elder Grant, the officer and 5 or 6 of his assistants arrested him, supposing it to be President B. Young. They were about to drive away with him, having made their boasts that they would get as many of the Twelve as they could, take them down to Warsaw, and have a new Years frolic killing them, but were persuaded to drive to the Nauvoo Mansion and tarry until tomorrow morning when the validity of the writ would be tested. They were kept in profound ignorance of their mistake all the time. Esquire Babbitt takes the legal management of the case, and when they have stopped long
enough to make a good tavern bill they will probably get their eyes open and put off... Esquire Babbitt came in at 5 o clock and reports that the Officer who arrested Wm. Miller (supposing it to be President Young) has left the city, and gone to Carthage, with the prisoner, continuing ignorant of his mistake. Mr. Edmonds, a partner of Mr. Babbitts, has gone with them to act as counsel for the prisoner. The Officer has writs for B. Young, P. P. Pratt, H. C. Kimball, John Taylor, Geo. A. Smith, Amasa Lyman and T[heodore] Turley who are all charged with counterfeiting the coin of the United States with President Young . . . At half past 7 o clock P.M. the following persons met in President B. Young's room clothed in sacerdotal garments and offered up thanks to God for his preserving care over them, in delivering them from all the snares of their enemies, and prayers that he would continue to do so. Their names are Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, John Taylor, Orson Hyde, Georg
e A. Smith, Amasa Lyman, and George Miller. Orson Hyde being mouth. At 20 minutes past 8 o clock, President Brigham Young, H. C. Kimball, P. P. Pratt, George A. Smith and Amasa Lyman left the Temple, nearly at the same time, disguised with other mens Hats and Coats. The reason of this is that their enemies are seeking their lives charging them with high crimes &c . . . Besides the persons whose names appear in the record of the proceedings of this day there are many others who have been very efficient in forwarding the work, and have attended at the Temple not only to-day but several previous days. There is much labor to be done in keeping the utensils and garments in order. Some of the names are as follows, viz; Cherizade Averett, Jane Sherwood, Mary Ann Turley, Priscilla Turley, Cynthia Durfee, Alcina Durfee, Amanda Rogers. Henry Herriman takes the names and ages of the men, who are washed and anointed. Miss Eliza R. Snow takes the names of the women. John D. Lee, David C
andland and L[ucien] R. Foster act as Clerks. Brother Hanson has been sewing tent cloth to-day. A Staircase has this day been put up by which we can pass out through Elder Kimball's room No. 3, which has been converted into an office, for the convenience of transacting business with persons from without.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 23, 1845 (Tuesday)
The famous "Bogus Brigham" arrest was made, the officers taking Elder Wm. Miller to Carthage, believing that they had captured Apostle Brigham Young.
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
[source: Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
Mormon History, Dec 23, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Tuesday Decr 23 1845. Went to the Temple at 7 as before and took breakfast at B. Jones and then went back to the Temple & at ten oclock went to the Hall and met the Lodge and then to the Temple again and then to see some of the Temple Hands who owed the Lodge and settled with them.
About two oclock a company of the governors troops came in the city with a United States writ for some of 12 and came to the Temple and while they were there not knowing what to do Br William Miller & G. D. Grant came down out of the Temple and started to Brigham carriage and as they were going Br Grant called Br Miller President Young & asked him if he did not want to take a ride and the officer hearing what was said immediately arrested Br Miller and took him down to the Mansion House and from thence to Carthage not knowing but they had Br Young until they had got there.
I worked in the Temple untill evening and met the police and then came home and Br James Pace came with m
e & brought some bleached cotton and let me have 24 yards to make me & my wife robes and other garments.It was bought for me by his Br W. Pace for which may he be blessed.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
e & brought some bleached cotton and let me have 24 yards to make me & my wife robes and other garments.It was bought for me by his Br W. Pace for which may he be blessed.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Dec 23, 1845
Apostle Willard Richards and a new bride entered into a mutual covenant of marriage for time and eternity, without having Young or anyone else perform this as an ordinance. Richards (who was official Church Recorder of all temple ordinances) recorded the words of the ceremony, as the couple holds each other by the hand: "of our own free will and avow[, we] mutually acknowledge each other [as] husband & wife, in a covenant not to be broken in time or Eternity for time and for all Eternity, to all intents & purposes as though the seal of the covenant had been placed upon us. for time & all Eternity." He did not have this ceremony re-performed in the temple.
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
[source: Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47, http://amzn.to/origins-power]
Mormon History, Dec 22, 1845. Monday.
[William Clayton Journal] This week has been assigned principally to the High Priests, for them to come in and receive their washings and anointing. President George Miller was early at the Temple making preparations for the day's work. President B. Young was at the temple, having slept there the last night. Each department and station having been filled by appointment of President Miller, at 17 minutes before 9, commenced in the male department washing and anointing . . .
At 5 o clock the following High Priests met in room No. 8 viz; President George Miller, William Snow, John M. Bernhisel, Simeon Carter, Lucien Woodworth, Daniel Spencer, Erastus Snow, Winslow Farr, William Felshaw, Stephen Markham, and F[ranklin] D. Richards Lucien Woodworth being mouth.
At 8 o clock P.M., President Brigham Young, John Taylor, Amasa Lyman, Geo[rge] A. Smith, Orson Hyde, Lucien Woodworth and George Miller met in President Young's room and consecrated thirty seven bottles of oil which had bee
n prepared by Bishop Miller, for the purpose of anointing those who are prepared by washing. At Twelve o clock P.M. all retired except President B. Young, H. C. Kimball, Amasa Lyman, John D. Lee, Lewis Robbins, David Candland, Theodore Turley, H[ans] C. Hanson, Peter Hanson, H[enry] G. Sherwood; these slept in the Temple. At 10 o clock commenced receiving into the upper department company No. 4. Joseph Young being prompter. They were received in the following order . . . Ended at 15 min[utes] past 11.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
n prepared by Bishop Miller, for the purpose of anointing those who are prepared by washing. At Twelve o clock P.M. all retired except President B. Young, H. C. Kimball, Amasa Lyman, John D. Lee, Lewis Robbins, David Candland, Theodore Turley, H[ans] C. Hanson, Peter Hanson, H[enry] G. Sherwood; these slept in the Temple. At 10 o clock commenced receiving into the upper department company No. 4. Joseph Young being prompter. They were received in the following order . . . Ended at 15 min[utes] past 11.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 22, 1845
Zebedee Coltrin: Received endowment 22 December 1845.
[source: Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
[source: Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
Mormon History, Dec 22, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Monday Decr 22 1845. Went to work at the Temple at 7 as on last week.At one oclock went to the M. [Moses] Gays for shoes & boots, and then to Bices for boots & then to W. Edwards for a vest and then back to the Temple about 3 oclock and worked there till evening and then met the police and came home at dark
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Forms of Rebaptism
The next topic at LDS-Church-History will cover forms of rebaptism in Mormon history. Various types of rebaptism will be analyzed, including baptism for recommitment, baptism for health, baptism for the dead, reformation baptism, and even baptism to prepare for plural marriage.
Baptism within the Latter Day Saint tradition followed a separate trajectory from other Christian practices of baptism in the 19th century. Revelations received at the formation of the church required already baptized Christians to be rebaptized into the church due to issues of apostasy and authority. Later, new forms of baptism became available to members of the church, as noted by historian D. Michael Quinn:
Joseph Smith also introduced methods to provide salvation rites for the dead through proxy ordinances by the living. The first such ordinance was baptism for the dead, allowing church members to perform baptisms for those who are dead, but who had not been baptized with LDS priesthood authority. One of the more interesting chapters of this practice comes from Wilford Woodruff's journal, where he documents his vision of signers of the Declaration of Independence, and his subsequent temple work for them.
While other forms of rebaptism ceased by the 1920s, baptisms for the dead continue today in LDS temples. The practice has received criticism due to increased scrutiny by the media during the current "Mormon Moment." This has caused church leaders to implement measures to further centralize this practice.
The history of these various forms of rebaptism will be detailed chronologically at LDS-Church-History over the next few months.
Baptism within the Latter Day Saint tradition followed a separate trajectory from other Christian practices of baptism in the 19th century. Revelations received at the formation of the church required already baptized Christians to be rebaptized into the church due to issues of apostasy and authority. Later, new forms of baptism became available to members of the church, as noted by historian D. Michael Quinn:
"For many years [in the nineteenth century] it had been common for members to rededicate themselves to building up the Kingdom through rebaptism. This practice was not considered essential to salvation but was a symbol of rededication. On other occasions the Saints were rebaptized as a symbolic gesture related to blessings for their health, entry into the United Order, preparation for marriage and even for going to the temple if they had not been there for some time. ....."
"As with nearly every public and private practice of Nauvoo during the lifetime of Joseph Smith, rebaptism was institutionalized by Brigham Young as he built the Kingdom of God throughout the Great Basin of the American West. ... The practice of rebaptism for rededication, renewal, reformation, health, and preparation for temple ordinances continued throughout the nineteenth century. Although some rebaptism ordinances, such as for health and rededication, continued to be performed as late as 1913 in the temples, the LDS Presidency decided during the administration of Joseph F. Smith that since rebaptism ordinances had always been supplementary to such principles and ordinances as individual repentance, partaking of the Sacrament, and priesthood blessing of the sick, it would be wise to discontinue a practice that might tend to diminish the importance of the primary principles and ordinances upon which rebaptism was predicated." ['The Practice of Rebaptism at Nauvoo,' D. Michael Quinn, BYU Studies (1978) 18:2]
Joseph Smith also introduced methods to provide salvation rites for the dead through proxy ordinances by the living. The first such ordinance was baptism for the dead, allowing church members to perform baptisms for those who are dead, but who had not been baptized with LDS priesthood authority. One of the more interesting chapters of this practice comes from Wilford Woodruff's journal, where he documents his vision of signers of the Declaration of Independence, and his subsequent temple work for them.
While other forms of rebaptism ceased by the 1920s, baptisms for the dead continue today in LDS temples. The practice has received criticism due to increased scrutiny by the media during the current "Mormon Moment." This has caused church leaders to implement measures to further centralize this practice.
The history of these various forms of rebaptism will be detailed chronologically at LDS-Church-History over the next few months.
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Mormon History, Dec 21, 1845. Sunday.
[William Clayton Journal] According to appointment on Sunday last, a meeting was held in the east room this day of all those who could clothe themselves in the garments of Priesthood, 75 persons were present, Elder H. C. Kimball presiding . . .
At 5 minutes before 11, the song "Glorious things of thee are Spoken" was sung. Father John Smith then made a few remarks, blessed the bread and it handed round by Bishop Geo. Miller, the Wine was blessed by Geo. Miller and handed round by him. While the wine was passing round, Elder George A. Smith arose and addressed the congregation. He thanked God for the privileges this day enjoyed and spoke of the difficulties under which the church had labored to attain the blessings we now enjoy. Another thing he thanked God for, already had more than 500 persons passed through, and therefore if half of them should be like the foolish virgins, and turn away from the truth, the principles of the Holy Priesthood, would be beyond the reach of mob
s and all the assaults of the adversaries of the Church. Order was one of the laws of Heaven, then ought to be no whispering here, no difficulty ought to be mentioned, whatever transpires here ought not to be mentioned any where else. When we pray to the Lord we ought to come together clad in proper garments and when we do so, and unite our hearts and hands together, and act as one mind, the Lord will hear us and will answer our prayers. Our garments should be properly marked and we should understand those marks and we should wear those garments continually, by night and by day, in prison or free and if the devils in hell cut us up, let them cut the garments to pieces also, if we have the garments upon us at all times we can at any time offer up the signs. He then related an instance of some children being healed and cured of the whooping cough in one night, through the prayers of himself and Elder Woodruff, in Michigan, while they were there on a mission. Said that whenever
they could get an opportunity they retired to the wilderness or to an upper room, they did so and offered up the signs, and were always answered. It would be a good thing for us to put on our garments every day and pray to God, and in private circles, when we can do so with safety. We are now different from what we were before we entered into this quorum. Speedy vengeance will now overtake the transgressor. When a man and his wife are united in feeling, and act in union, I believe they can hold their children by prayer and faith and will not be obliged to give them up to death until they are fourscore years old. Sometimes mere trifles destroy the confidence which each ought to have in the other. This prevents a union of faith and feeling. The apostacy of Thomas B. Marsh was caused by so small a thing as a pint of strippings and his oaths brought the exterminating order which drove us all out of Missouri. The woman ought to be in subjection to the man, be careful to guard ag
ainst loud laughter, against whispering, levity, talebearing. He expressed his unfeigned love for his brethren, and his confidence in their endeavors to keep these rules. "The Spirit of God" was then sung. Elder Kimball next addressed the meeting. He concurred in all that had been said, the observation of these things is most essential. About 4 years ago next May nine persons were admitted into the Holy order 5 are now living. B. Young W. Richards George Miller N. K. Whitney and H. C. Kimball two are dead, and two are worse than dead. You have not got all you will have if you are faithful and keep your tongue in your mouth. You are pronounced clean, but were you pronounced clean from the blood of this generation? No! not all of you, only some few who have deserved it. Females were not received when we first received the Holy order. Men apostatized, being led by their wives, if any such cases occur again, no more women will be admitted. He spoke of the Necessity of Women bein
g in subjection to their husbands. I am subject to my God, my wife is in subjection to me and will reverence me in my place and I will make her happy. I do not want her to step forward and dictate to me any more than I dictate to President Young. In his absence I take his place according to his request. Shall we cease from loud laughter and mirth? Will you never slander your brother or sister? I will refer your minds to the covenants you have made by an observance of these things, you will have dreams and visions. In the coming week we will take through 100 a day, we want no man to come in here unless he is invited, or on business. Let those having cloth to make up send it here and we will make it up and put it to good use. Women should be appointed to attend to the washing and anointings of the High Priests wives. There is a large lot ahead. You are not yet ordained to any thing, but we have the clay here, it is mellow and we shall soon put it on the wheel. If any brother d
ivulges any thing we shall cut him off. We shall not be with you long. We cannot rest day nor night until we put you in possession of the Priesthood. We want you now to make up garments for yourselves. I want my own robe back again. If we have made you clean every whit, now go to work and make others clean. We will have a screw put up before the vail, and will make an office of my room, and have a stairway leading down from it. No person will be allowed to take people through the vail but those appointed. Let women wait upon women and let men wait upon men, then no jealousies will arise. He closed at 5 m[inutes] before one. Elder P. P. Pratt approved of what had been said and said a few words about the fashion of our robes, his own robe, which was like those first used, was not sewed up at the sides, neither was it of more than one breadth. Elder Kimball showed the right fashion for a leaf,26 spoke of Elder Richards being protected at Carthage Jail, having on the robe, whil
e Joseph and Hyrum and Elder Taylor were shot to pieces, said the Twelve would have to leave shortly, for a charge of treason would be brought against them for swearing us to avenge the blood of the anointed ones, and some one would reveal it and we shall have to part some say between sundown and dark. George Miller said that when near the camp of Gen[eral] Hardin, he was shot at, and the Sentinel who was near him was killed, but he escaped unhurt, having on his garment. He then spoke of the design and purpose for which all the Symbols in the garden were given &c. Paul said he bore in his body the marks of the Lord Jesus Christ, which was as plainly as he dare allude to these things in writing. But the marks Paul alluded to were just such as we now have on our garments. He spoke of the signs, tokens and penalties and of the work in general, said it was the work of God, by which he designs to reinstitute man into his presence &c. Elder John Taylor confirmed the saying that Jo
seph and Hyrum and himself were without their robes in the jail at Carthage, while Doctor Richards had his on, but corrected the idea that some had, that they had taken them off through fear. W. W. Phelps said Joseph told him one day about that time, that he had laid aside his garment on account of the hot weather. Elder Kimball said word came to him and to all the Twelve about that time to lay aside their garments, and take them to pieces, or cut them up so that they could not be found. The Sisters ought not to gather together in schools to pray unless their husbands, or some man be with them, every evening at 5 o clock the High Priests meet for prayer by themselves. Clothed in their robes of Priesthood. Also the High Council and the Seventies. There are from seven to twelve persons who have met together every day to pray ever since Joseph's death, and this people have been sustained upon this principle. Here is brother [Theodore] Turley has been liberated by the power of G
od and not of man, and I have covenanted, and never will rest nor my posterity after me until those men who killed Joseph and Hyrum have been wiped out of the earth. Elder [Reynolds] Cahoon had permission to speak at 20 m[inutes] past one. He bore testimony of the importance of
those things which had been spoken. He rejoiced in the idea that the things he was taught in the beginning, were the same things now taught and remembered, and it is so because they are eternal things. The whole assembly were then formed into 2 circles one within the other, the signs and tokens were given, the proper attitude for prayer assumed, and Elder Taylor being mouth, the whole congregation united with him in prayer to God, at 10 minutes past 2 the meeting was dismissed and all unclothed themselves of their robes and another congregation which had been waiting in the vestibule of the temple was admitted into the east room, not being clothed in the garments of Priesthood. At 3 o clock sung Hosanna. Prayer by Elder Orson Hyde, after which by invitation of Elder Kimball who presided (President Young not having been at the Temple today, and the duty of presiding having devolved upon Elder Kimball as the next in succession) Amasa Lyman, addressed the assembly. He said Doub
tless with the most of the present assembly it is the beginning of a new era, in their lives, they have come to a time they never saw before. They have come to the commencement of a knowledge of things, and it is necessary they should be riveted on their minds, one important thing to be understood is this, that those portions of the priesthood which you have received are all essential matters, it is not merely that you may see these things, but it is matter of fact, a matter that has to do directly with your salvation, for which you have talked and labored many years. It is not for amusement you are brought to receive these things, but to put you in possession of the means of salvation and be brought into a proper relationship to God. Hence a man becomes responsible for his own conduct, and that of his wife, if he has one. It is not designed that the things that are presented today should be forgotten tomorrow, but remembered and practiced through all coming life. Hence it
is a stepstone to approach to the favor of God. Having descended to the lowest state of degradation, it is the beginning of a homeward journey. It is like a man lost in a wilderness and the means with which we are invested here are to direct us in our homeward journey. You then see the reason why you are required to put away your vain ties, cease to talk of all those things which are not conducive to eternal life. This is why you are required to be sober, to be honest, that you could ask and receive, knock and it should be opened, and that when you sought for things you would find them. It is putting you in possession of those keys by which you can ask for things you need and obtain them. This is the Key by which to obtain all the glory and felicity of eternal life. It is the key by which you approach God. No impression which you receive here should be lost. It was to rivet the recollection of the tokens and covenants in your memory like a nail in a sure place,29 never to be
forgotten. The scenery through which you have passed is actually laying before you a picture or map by which you are to travel through life, and obtain an entrance into the celestial kingdom hereafter. If you are tempted in regard to these things here, you will be tempted when you approach the presence of God hereafter. You have, by being faithful been brought to this point, by maintaining the things which have been entrusted to you. This is a representation of the Celestial Kingdom. It is not merely for the sake of talking over these things that they are given to you, but for your benefit, and for your triumph over the powers of darkness hereafter. We want the man to remember that he has covenanted to keep the law of God, and the Woman to obey her husband and if you keep your covenants you will not be guilty of transgressions. The line that is drawn is for you to maintain your covenants and you will always be found in the path of obedience, after that which is virtuous a
nd holy and good and will never be swallowed up by unhallowed feelings and passions. If you are found worthy and maintain your integrity, and do not run away and think you have got all your endowment you will be found worthy after a while, which will make you honorable with God. You have not yet been ordained to any thing, but will be by and by. You have received these things, because of your compliance with all the requisitions of the law, and if faithful you will receive more. You have now learned how to pray. You have been taught how to approach God and be recognized. This is the principle by which the Church has been kept together, and not the power of arms. A few individuals have asked for your preservation, and their prayers have been heard, and it is this which has preserved you from being scattered to the four winds. Those who have learned to approach God and receive these blessings, are they better than you? The difference is, they have been permitted to have these
things revealed unto them. The principles which have been opened to you are the things which ought to occupy your attention all your lives. They are not second to any thing. You have the key by which if you are faithful, you will claim on you and on your posterity, all the blessings of the Priesthood. Elder H. C. Kimball said, The ideas advanced by brother Lyman are good and true. We have been taken as it were from the earth, and have travelled until we have entered the Celestial Kingdom and what is it for, it is to personify Adam. And you discover that our God is like one of us,31 for he created us in his own image. Every man that ever came upon this earth, or any other earth will take the course we have taken. Another thing, it is to bring us to an organization, and just as quick as we can get into that order and government, we have the Celestial Kingdom here. You have got to honor and reverence your brethren, for if you do not you never can honor God. The man was created
, and God gave him dominion over the whole earth, but he saw that he never could multiply, and replenish the earth, without a woman. And he made one and gave her to him. He did not make the man for the woman; but the woman for the man, and it is just as unlawful for you to rise up and rebel against your husband, as it would be for man to rebel against God. When the man came to the vail, God gave the key word to the man, and the man gave it to the woman. But if a man dont use a woman well and take good care of her, God will take her away from him, and give her to another. Perfect order and consistency makes Heaven but we are now deranged, and the tail has become the head. We have now come to this place, and all your former covenants are of no account, and here is the place where we have to enter into a new covenant, and be sealed, and have it recorded. One reason why we bring our wives with us, is, that they make a covenant with us to keep these things sacred. You have been a
nointed to be kings and priests, but you have not been ordained to it yet, and you have got to get it by being faithful. You can't sin so cheap now as you could before you came to this order. It is not for you to reproach the Lord's anointed nor to speak evil of him. You have covenanted not to do it. One other thing. You all want to get garments, and you need not wait to get fine linen or bleached cotton for your garments. Shirting or sheeting will do for garments. The women can cut theirs from the cuts on their husbands. We dont want you to come here and take up the time to cut your garments. Go to a good faithful sister, and secret yourselves, and make your garments. We have been crowded too much and we have got to stop it. And if you have cloth, and come here to get your cloth cut, we shall keep it here to make use of it till we get through. We dont want one person that has come into the order the week past, to come into this room during the coming week except those who
are to work. If you want any thing let it come in writing. Elder George A. Smith made a few remarks. He spoke principally in relation to the importance of keeping sacred those Signs and tokens and principles which we had received while passing along through the different degree
s. He was followed by Elder Orson Hyde who said a few words in approbation of what had been said by Elder Smith and followed up in the same matters. The congregation was dismissed by prayer by Elder John Taylor, and soon departed from the Temple to their respective homes. At 5 o clock P.M. the following High Priests met for prayer, clothed in their Priestly Garments, viz: Geo. Miller, Winslow Farr, Lucien Woodworth, William Crosby, Cornelius P. Lott. David Sessions, Gilbert D. Gouldsmith and Elam Ludington volunteered to draw water from the river in barrels for the use of the Temple. Elder Kimball spoke of the confusion which had been in the house hitherto. None will be permitted to stand at the vail but the one that may be appointed by the President. You have been washed and pronounced clean, but not from the blood of this generation.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
s and all the assaults of the adversaries of the Church. Order was one of the laws of Heaven, then ought to be no whispering here, no difficulty ought to be mentioned, whatever transpires here ought not to be mentioned any where else. When we pray to the Lord we ought to come together clad in proper garments and when we do so, and unite our hearts and hands together, and act as one mind, the Lord will hear us and will answer our prayers. Our garments should be properly marked and we should understand those marks and we should wear those garments continually, by night and by day, in prison or free and if the devils in hell cut us up, let them cut the garments to pieces also, if we have the garments upon us at all times we can at any time offer up the signs. He then related an instance of some children being healed and cured of the whooping cough in one night, through the prayers of himself and Elder Woodruff, in Michigan, while they were there on a mission. Said that whenever
they could get an opportunity they retired to the wilderness or to an upper room, they did so and offered up the signs, and were always answered. It would be a good thing for us to put on our garments every day and pray to God, and in private circles, when we can do so with safety. We are now different from what we were before we entered into this quorum. Speedy vengeance will now overtake the transgressor. When a man and his wife are united in feeling, and act in union, I believe they can hold their children by prayer and faith and will not be obliged to give them up to death until they are fourscore years old. Sometimes mere trifles destroy the confidence which each ought to have in the other. This prevents a union of faith and feeling. The apostacy of Thomas B. Marsh was caused by so small a thing as a pint of strippings and his oaths brought the exterminating order which drove us all out of Missouri. The woman ought to be in subjection to the man, be careful to guard ag
ainst loud laughter, against whispering, levity, talebearing. He expressed his unfeigned love for his brethren, and his confidence in their endeavors to keep these rules. "The Spirit of God" was then sung. Elder Kimball next addressed the meeting. He concurred in all that had been said, the observation of these things is most essential. About 4 years ago next May nine persons were admitted into the Holy order 5 are now living. B. Young W. Richards George Miller N. K. Whitney and H. C. Kimball two are dead, and two are worse than dead. You have not got all you will have if you are faithful and keep your tongue in your mouth. You are pronounced clean, but were you pronounced clean from the blood of this generation? No! not all of you, only some few who have deserved it. Females were not received when we first received the Holy order. Men apostatized, being led by their wives, if any such cases occur again, no more women will be admitted. He spoke of the Necessity of Women bein
g in subjection to their husbands. I am subject to my God, my wife is in subjection to me and will reverence me in my place and I will make her happy. I do not want her to step forward and dictate to me any more than I dictate to President Young. In his absence I take his place according to his request. Shall we cease from loud laughter and mirth? Will you never slander your brother or sister? I will refer your minds to the covenants you have made by an observance of these things, you will have dreams and visions. In the coming week we will take through 100 a day, we want no man to come in here unless he is invited, or on business. Let those having cloth to make up send it here and we will make it up and put it to good use. Women should be appointed to attend to the washing and anointings of the High Priests wives. There is a large lot ahead. You are not yet ordained to any thing, but we have the clay here, it is mellow and we shall soon put it on the wheel. If any brother d
ivulges any thing we shall cut him off. We shall not be with you long. We cannot rest day nor night until we put you in possession of the Priesthood. We want you now to make up garments for yourselves. I want my own robe back again. If we have made you clean every whit, now go to work and make others clean. We will have a screw put up before the vail, and will make an office of my room, and have a stairway leading down from it. No person will be allowed to take people through the vail but those appointed. Let women wait upon women and let men wait upon men, then no jealousies will arise. He closed at 5 m[inutes] before one. Elder P. P. Pratt approved of what had been said and said a few words about the fashion of our robes, his own robe, which was like those first used, was not sewed up at the sides, neither was it of more than one breadth. Elder Kimball showed the right fashion for a leaf,26 spoke of Elder Richards being protected at Carthage Jail, having on the robe, whil
e Joseph and Hyrum and Elder Taylor were shot to pieces, said the Twelve would have to leave shortly, for a charge of treason would be brought against them for swearing us to avenge the blood of the anointed ones, and some one would reveal it and we shall have to part some say between sundown and dark. George Miller said that when near the camp of Gen[eral] Hardin, he was shot at, and the Sentinel who was near him was killed, but he escaped unhurt, having on his garment. He then spoke of the design and purpose for which all the Symbols in the garden were given &c. Paul said he bore in his body the marks of the Lord Jesus Christ, which was as plainly as he dare allude to these things in writing. But the marks Paul alluded to were just such as we now have on our garments. He spoke of the signs, tokens and penalties and of the work in general, said it was the work of God, by which he designs to reinstitute man into his presence &c. Elder John Taylor confirmed the saying that Jo
seph and Hyrum and himself were without their robes in the jail at Carthage, while Doctor Richards had his on, but corrected the idea that some had, that they had taken them off through fear. W. W. Phelps said Joseph told him one day about that time, that he had laid aside his garment on account of the hot weather. Elder Kimball said word came to him and to all the Twelve about that time to lay aside their garments, and take them to pieces, or cut them up so that they could not be found. The Sisters ought not to gather together in schools to pray unless their husbands, or some man be with them, every evening at 5 o clock the High Priests meet for prayer by themselves. Clothed in their robes of Priesthood. Also the High Council and the Seventies. There are from seven to twelve persons who have met together every day to pray ever since Joseph's death, and this people have been sustained upon this principle. Here is brother [Theodore] Turley has been liberated by the power of G
od and not of man, and I have covenanted, and never will rest nor my posterity after me until those men who killed Joseph and Hyrum have been wiped out of the earth. Elder [Reynolds] Cahoon had permission to speak at 20 m[inutes] past one. He bore testimony of the importance of
those things which had been spoken. He rejoiced in the idea that the things he was taught in the beginning, were the same things now taught and remembered, and it is so because they are eternal things. The whole assembly were then formed into 2 circles one within the other, the signs and tokens were given, the proper attitude for prayer assumed, and Elder Taylor being mouth, the whole congregation united with him in prayer to God, at 10 minutes past 2 the meeting was dismissed and all unclothed themselves of their robes and another congregation which had been waiting in the vestibule of the temple was admitted into the east room, not being clothed in the garments of Priesthood. At 3 o clock sung Hosanna. Prayer by Elder Orson Hyde, after which by invitation of Elder Kimball who presided (President Young not having been at the Temple today, and the duty of presiding having devolved upon Elder Kimball as the next in succession) Amasa Lyman, addressed the assembly. He said Doub
tless with the most of the present assembly it is the beginning of a new era, in their lives, they have come to a time they never saw before. They have come to the commencement of a knowledge of things, and it is necessary they should be riveted on their minds, one important thing to be understood is this, that those portions of the priesthood which you have received are all essential matters, it is not merely that you may see these things, but it is matter of fact, a matter that has to do directly with your salvation, for which you have talked and labored many years. It is not for amusement you are brought to receive these things, but to put you in possession of the means of salvation and be brought into a proper relationship to God. Hence a man becomes responsible for his own conduct, and that of his wife, if he has one. It is not designed that the things that are presented today should be forgotten tomorrow, but remembered and practiced through all coming life. Hence it
is a stepstone to approach to the favor of God. Having descended to the lowest state of degradation, it is the beginning of a homeward journey. It is like a man lost in a wilderness and the means with which we are invested here are to direct us in our homeward journey. You then see the reason why you are required to put away your vain ties, cease to talk of all those things which are not conducive to eternal life. This is why you are required to be sober, to be honest, that you could ask and receive, knock and it should be opened, and that when you sought for things you would find them. It is putting you in possession of those keys by which you can ask for things you need and obtain them. This is the Key by which to obtain all the glory and felicity of eternal life. It is the key by which you approach God. No impression which you receive here should be lost. It was to rivet the recollection of the tokens and covenants in your memory like a nail in a sure place,29 never to be
forgotten. The scenery through which you have passed is actually laying before you a picture or map by which you are to travel through life, and obtain an entrance into the celestial kingdom hereafter. If you are tempted in regard to these things here, you will be tempted when you approach the presence of God hereafter. You have, by being faithful been brought to this point, by maintaining the things which have been entrusted to you. This is a representation of the Celestial Kingdom. It is not merely for the sake of talking over these things that they are given to you, but for your benefit, and for your triumph over the powers of darkness hereafter. We want the man to remember that he has covenanted to keep the law of God, and the Woman to obey her husband and if you keep your covenants you will not be guilty of transgressions. The line that is drawn is for you to maintain your covenants and you will always be found in the path of obedience, after that which is virtuous a
nd holy and good and will never be swallowed up by unhallowed feelings and passions. If you are found worthy and maintain your integrity, and do not run away and think you have got all your endowment you will be found worthy after a while, which will make you honorable with God. You have not yet been ordained to any thing, but will be by and by. You have received these things, because of your compliance with all the requisitions of the law, and if faithful you will receive more. You have now learned how to pray. You have been taught how to approach God and be recognized. This is the principle by which the Church has been kept together, and not the power of arms. A few individuals have asked for your preservation, and their prayers have been heard, and it is this which has preserved you from being scattered to the four winds. Those who have learned to approach God and receive these blessings, are they better than you? The difference is, they have been permitted to have these
things revealed unto them. The principles which have been opened to you are the things which ought to occupy your attention all your lives. They are not second to any thing. You have the key by which if you are faithful, you will claim on you and on your posterity, all the blessings of the Priesthood. Elder H. C. Kimball said, The ideas advanced by brother Lyman are good and true. We have been taken as it were from the earth, and have travelled until we have entered the Celestial Kingdom and what is it for, it is to personify Adam. And you discover that our God is like one of us,31 for he created us in his own image. Every man that ever came upon this earth, or any other earth will take the course we have taken. Another thing, it is to bring us to an organization, and just as quick as we can get into that order and government, we have the Celestial Kingdom here. You have got to honor and reverence your brethren, for if you do not you never can honor God. The man was created
, and God gave him dominion over the whole earth, but he saw that he never could multiply, and replenish the earth, without a woman. And he made one and gave her to him. He did not make the man for the woman; but the woman for the man, and it is just as unlawful for you to rise up and rebel against your husband, as it would be for man to rebel against God. When the man came to the vail, God gave the key word to the man, and the man gave it to the woman. But if a man dont use a woman well and take good care of her, God will take her away from him, and give her to another. Perfect order and consistency makes Heaven but we are now deranged, and the tail has become the head. We have now come to this place, and all your former covenants are of no account, and here is the place where we have to enter into a new covenant, and be sealed, and have it recorded. One reason why we bring our wives with us, is, that they make a covenant with us to keep these things sacred. You have been a
nointed to be kings and priests, but you have not been ordained to it yet, and you have got to get it by being faithful. You can't sin so cheap now as you could before you came to this order. It is not for you to reproach the Lord's anointed nor to speak evil of him. You have covenanted not to do it. One other thing. You all want to get garments, and you need not wait to get fine linen or bleached cotton for your garments. Shirting or sheeting will do for garments. The women can cut theirs from the cuts on their husbands. We dont want you to come here and take up the time to cut your garments. Go to a good faithful sister, and secret yourselves, and make your garments. We have been crowded too much and we have got to stop it. And if you have cloth, and come here to get your cloth cut, we shall keep it here to make use of it till we get through. We dont want one person that has come into the order the week past, to come into this room during the coming week except those who
are to work. If you want any thing let it come in writing. Elder George A. Smith made a few remarks. He spoke principally in relation to the importance of keeping sacred those Signs and tokens and principles which we had received while passing along through the different degree
s. He was followed by Elder Orson Hyde who said a few words in approbation of what had been said by Elder Smith and followed up in the same matters. The congregation was dismissed by prayer by Elder John Taylor, and soon departed from the Temple to their respective homes. At 5 o clock P.M. the following High Priests met for prayer, clothed in their Priestly Garments, viz: Geo. Miller, Winslow Farr, Lucien Woodworth, William Crosby, Cornelius P. Lott. David Sessions, Gilbert D. Gouldsmith and Elam Ludington volunteered to draw water from the river in barrels for the use of the Temple. Elder Kimball spoke of the confusion which had been in the house hitherto. None will be permitted to stand at the vail but the one that may be appointed by the President. You have been washed and pronounced clean, but not from the blood of this generation.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 21, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Sunday Decr 21st 1845. This morning I came home before sun up and about Eleven oclock I and my wife went to Allen J. Stouts on a visit. and took dinner an then went to a meeting in the Temple at two oclock which was the first time which we ever met in a meeting of the Holy order.After meeting we came down and I detailed the guard and then came home with my wife and went to a meeting of my company at the Hall and arrainged the hands and teams to cut and draw wood to the upper Steam Mill and then came home at about eight oclock â€"
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Dec 20, 1845. Saturday.
[William Clayton Journal] President Young having slept in the Temple last night, was early at his post, and dictating in relation to the business of the day, and arranging the workmen in order &c. &c. after which he listened to a reading from Captain Fremont's Journal by Franklin D. Richards...The morning was a very beautiful one, the sun shining clear and bright, through the east window of the room in which the party were assembled. President Young's son Joseph was present also having slept with his father. Amasa Lyman came in during the reading, also Elder H. C. Kimball, at a quarter to 10. The reading was finished at 10 o clock, at which time Miss Eliza R. Snow handed in a list of the females washed this morning, which lists she has taken for several days past...President Young left the Temple about half past 4 o clock to be absent for the night.
At 5 o clock a meeting was held in Elder Kimball's room, present H. C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, P. P. Pratt, Amasa Lyman, George A.
Smith, John Taylor, W. W. Phelps and George Miller. Clothed in priestly apparel, they offered up thanks to God and asked for the health of Bishop Whitneys child, also Elder Kimball's, and that God would away the wrath of this government from us and overrule all things for our good. Elder Kimball being mouth. 564 Persons have passed through, 95 this day.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Smith, John Taylor, W. W. Phelps and George Miller. Clothed in priestly apparel, they offered up thanks to God and asked for the health of Bishop Whitneys child, also Elder Kimball's, and that God would away the wrath of this government from us and overrule all things for our good. Elder Kimball being mouth. 564 Persons have passed through, 95 this day.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 20, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Saturday Decr 20th 1845. Went to the Temple as beforeAt 9 oclock my wife came to the Temple with her mother who had come for her endowment.Today my brother Allen and Sister Anna Jones and her husband Benjn Jones recieved their endowment
I met the police as usual and then went to the Hall to attend a meeting of the Captains of my company but there not being enough to form a Quorum we adjd sine Die and I went to Allen J. Stouts and staid all night.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Dec 19, 1845. Friday.
[William Clayton Journal] President Young having slept in the Temple was present at the appointed time for commencing preparations, and soon afterwards proceeded to appoint men to the various stations . . .
President Young left the Temple a short time at 12 min[utes] past 11, in company with Bishop George Miller, and Reuben Miller, the latter intending to return to his home in the Eastern part of the State on special business. He soon after took his departure . . .
At 7 o clock the following persons met in Elder Kimball's room, clothed in priestly garments, and offered up thanks to our Heavenly Father for the deliverance of Theodore Turley and others, that were in bondage by our enemies.
At 20 minutes before 8 the following persons met in council in Elder Kimballs room and made a selection of High Priests to be washed and anointed, viz. B. Young, H. C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, Orson Pratt, Amasa Lyman, George A. Smith and George Miller. President Young asked the question, Is it w
isdom to send Hosea Stout and Jesse D. Hunter to England? Elder Hyde answered that the people in Eng[land] expected that any one sent from America would be expected to be something more than ordinary. The subject was dropped at this point.
[George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
isdom to send Hosea Stout and Jesse D. Hunter to England? Elder Hyde answered that the people in Eng[land] expected that any one sent from America would be expected to be something more than ordinary. The subject was dropped at this point.
[George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 19, 1845
Lorenzo Snow: Received endowment 19 December 1845.
[Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
[source: Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith]
Mormon History, Dec 19, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Friday Decr 19th 1845. Went to the Temple and was engaged as before.About 10 oclock I went to the Hall & Saw some of the old Police who were to recieve their endowment tomorrow and then went to Jos Knights and notified Sarah Peck that she was to recieve hers tomorrow & took dinner at A. Stouts. & to the Temple and then to police & worked in the Temple awhile and came home at nine oclock
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Dec 18, 1845. Thursday.
[William Clayton Journal] At 14 minutes past 9 o clock commenced washing and anointing . . .
At a quarter past 6 o clock President Young left the Temple for the purpose of going a short distance to marry a couple.
The Weather this day has been very cold, it being very difficult to keep comfortably warm in the Temple the wind blowing very strong from the North . . .
At 6 o clock a report came to President Young that Theodore Turley had arrived in town, being liberated on bail of 250 dollars for his appearance at court next term, provided a bill of indictment should be found, report brought by Henry W. Miller . . .
The exercises of the day being over, President Young retired to bed about 12 o clock.
In consequence of the great pressure of business during the week past it has been decided to devote Saturday to the purpose of washing the robes and other garments, which had been used in the business of initiating those who had come in through the vail, but there being a general de
sire in the minds of all those who had officiated in the ordinances particularly the Sisters, that the work should not cease, it was afterwards determined that the clothes should be washed this night, and it was accordingly done, by the labors of several sisters, taking up the greater part of the night.
At a quarter past 6 o clock President Young left the Temple for the purpose of going a short distance to marry a couple.
The Weather this day has been very cold, it being very difficult to keep comfortably warm in the Temple the wind blowing very strong from the North . . .
At 6 o clock a report came to President Young that Theodore Turley had arrived in town, being liberated on bail of 250 dollars for his appearance at court next term, provided a bill of indictment should be found, report brought by Henry W. Miller . . .
The exercises of the day being over, President Young retired to bed about 12 o clock.
In consequence of the great pressure of business during the week past it has been decided to devote Saturday to the purpose of washing the robes and other garments, which had been used in the business of initiating those who had come in through the vail, but there being a general de
sire in the minds of all those who had officiated in the ordinances particularly the Sisters, that the work should not cease, it was afterwards determined that the clothes should be washed this night, and it was accordingly done, by the labors of several sisters, taking up the greater part of the night.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 18, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Thursday Decr 18th 1845. Went to the Temple and worked as yesterday took dinner at B. JonesThis morning I got Jones to Bring my wife & Marinda Bennett to the Temple as Marinda was to have her endowment today which she did
It was a very cold & windy dayAfter dinner Jones took the women home & I returned to the Temple and detailed the guard and worked in the Temple awhile and went home at 8 oclock
It was a very cold & windy dayAfter dinner Jones took the women home & I returned to the Temple and detailed the guard and worked in the Temple awhile and went home at 8 oclock
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Dec 17, 1845. Wednesday.
[William Clayton Journal] At 35 m[inutes] past 7, President B. Young came in, and at 9, appointed each man his particular duty for the day.
At 9, commenced washing . . .
At 20 minutes past 2 o clock P.M. Bishop Miller perfumed 45 Bottles of Oil after which the following brethren, viz. Heber C. Kimball, Orson Pratt, Amasa Lyman, George A. Smith, W. W. Phelps, and Joseph Young clothed themselves and retired to Elder Kimballs room, where after offering up the signs of the Holy Priesthood they dedicated and consecrated the whole for the anointing in the following order, viz: the first 6 Bottles, Elder H. C. Kimball being mouth 2d 6 Bottles Elder Orson Pratt being mouth 3d 6 bottles G. A. Smith mouth, 4th 6 bottles W. W. Phelps mouth 5th 6 bottles Elder Amasa Lyman Mouth 6th 6 bottles Elder Joseph Young mouth 7th 6 bottles H. C. Kimball mouth remaining 3 bottles Elder Orson Pratt mouth, after which they consecrated 2 Bottles to the healing of the sick. They then offered up prayers
for the sick and other subjects, according to our daily custom, Geo. A. Smith being mouth, at 3 o clock they undressed . . .
About 6 o dock, P.M. President Young selected the following persons to work on Thursday and notified them to be present . . .
He also selected a list of names of persons to be present on Friday to receive their washing and anointing; and put the list into the hands of John Pack to give notice to the individuals. About 20 minutes past 10, about 16 or 18 persons assembled in the east room and sung a hymn, and joined in prayer with President Young. He slept in the Temple, also his son Joseph and 10 or 12 other persons.
At 9, commenced washing . . .
At 20 minutes past 2 o clock P.M. Bishop Miller perfumed 45 Bottles of Oil after which the following brethren, viz. Heber C. Kimball, Orson Pratt, Amasa Lyman, George A. Smith, W. W. Phelps, and Joseph Young clothed themselves and retired to Elder Kimballs room, where after offering up the signs of the Holy Priesthood they dedicated and consecrated the whole for the anointing in the following order, viz: the first 6 Bottles, Elder H. C. Kimball being mouth 2d 6 Bottles Elder Orson Pratt being mouth 3d 6 bottles G. A. Smith mouth, 4th 6 bottles W. W. Phelps mouth 5th 6 bottles Elder Amasa Lyman Mouth 6th 6 bottles Elder Joseph Young mouth 7th 6 bottles H. C. Kimball mouth remaining 3 bottles Elder Orson Pratt mouth, after which they consecrated 2 Bottles to the healing of the sick. They then offered up prayers
for the sick and other subjects, according to our daily custom, Geo. A. Smith being mouth, at 3 o clock they undressed . . .
About 6 o dock, P.M. President Young selected the following persons to work on Thursday and notified them to be present . . .
He also selected a list of names of persons to be present on Friday to receive their washing and anointing; and put the list into the hands of John Pack to give notice to the individuals. About 20 minutes past 10, about 16 or 18 persons assembled in the east room and sung a hymn, and joined in prayer with President Young. He slept in the Temple, also his son Joseph and 10 or 12 other persons.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 17, 1845. Wednesday.
[William Clayton Journal] ...Brother Lucian R. Foster is now appointed to keep the Records of the endowment. Margaret came with me to the Temple this morning and received her washing and anointing. She was washed by Sister Patty Sessions and anointed by Sister Mary Ann Pratt wife of Elder Parley P. Pratt one of the Twelve. I conducted her through the remaining ceremonies and also received her through into the upper or Celestial department. I feel grateful for this privilege and for all the blessings I receive from day to day for the mercies of the Lord to me are great and many of them. I instructed Brother [Lucien R.] Foster in regard to keeping the Record and in the evening assisted Elder Young and Kimball to collect a list of brethren to come here on Saturday . . .
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 17, 1845
[Nauvoo Temple] The Millennial Star reported Brigham Young had written in a letter that the Saints had "commenced endowments in the attic story of the Lord's House, and [were] employed therein night and day; they had, at the date of the letter [17 December 1845] given the endowment to some four hundred persons."
[source: Brown, Lisle (compiler), Chronology of the Construction, Destruction and Reconstruction of the Nauvoo Temple]
[source: Brown, Lisle (compiler), Chronology of the Construction, Destruction and Reconstruction of the Nauvoo Temple]
Mormon History, Dec 17, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Wednesday Decr 17th 1845. Went to the Temple at 7 again and assisted in preparing watter for the washing.was there till near noon went home for dinner J. S. Higbee came home with me and took dinner and then went to the Temple again and assisted as before, detailed the police guard and came home at nine oclock.
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
[Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Dec 16, 1845. Tuesday.
[William Clayton Journal] 8 o clock being the hour appointed for meeting President Young, H. C. Kimball, George A. Smith and some others were here at the time appointed the morning being very fine but cold.
At a quarter after 8 o clock A.M. commenced washing...At 9 o clock President Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Pratt, George A. Smith, Amasa Lyman retired to President Youngs Room, and without dressing consecrated and dedicated a new horn which has been prepared for the anointing, praying that we may be permitted to use it for this purpose for many years to come and that the spirit and power of God may attend it whenever it shall be used.
At 20 minutes after 10 o clock A.M. President Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, Orson Pratt, George Miller, Amasa Lyman and George A. Smith clothed themselves and retired to President Youngs room and consecrated 13 bottles of Oil which had been prepared and perfumed by Bishops Whitney and Miller. After consecrating the Oil a lett
er which had been written by Elder Hyde was dedicated to God with prayer that the desired object may be accomplished by it. At half after 10 they got through and undressed . . . During the day the 29th quorum of Seventies brought in 44 bottles of Oil for the anointing which was delivered into the care of Bishop Whitney. President Young has been very busy through the day, dictating the order of business, appointing men to work in the various offices and giving much important and beneficial instruction, at different intervals, in connection with Elder H. C. Kimball who has also taken a very active part in conducting matters . . . Sisters Whitney and Kimball have been very busy through the day overseeing the washings and anointings in the female department, and instructing the Sisters in cutting and making robes and garments. President Young retired at 5 minutes past 7, and Elder Kimball at 17 M[inutes] past 7.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
er which had been written by Elder Hyde was dedicated to God with prayer that the desired object may be accomplished by it. At half after 10 they got through and undressed . . . During the day the 29th quorum of Seventies brought in 44 bottles of Oil for the anointing which was delivered into the care of Bishop Whitney. President Young has been very busy through the day, dictating the order of business, appointing men to work in the various offices and giving much important and beneficial instruction, at different intervals, in connection with Elder H. C. Kimball who has also taken a very active part in conducting matters . . . Sisters Whitney and Kimball have been very busy through the day overseeing the washings and anointings in the female department, and instructing the Sisters in cutting and making robes and garments. President Young retired at 5 minutes past 7, and Elder Kimball at 17 M[inutes] past 7.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
Mormon History, Dec 16, 1845
[Hosea Stout Diary] Tuesday Decr 16th 1845. Went to the Temple at 7 oclock a.m. was engaged there all day in assisting in the work of the endowment, took dinner at B. Jones met the police & staid at A. Weeks all night
[source: Diaries of Hosea Stout]
Mormon History, Dec 15, 1845. Monday.
[William Clayton Journal] At 5 minutes to 9 o clock A.M. commenced washing and anointing . . .
At a quarter to 10 o clock the president called the brethren together who had Volunteered to assist in administering the ordinances this day and made the following appointments, Amasa Lyman, Orson Hyde, George A. Smith, Lucius N. Scovil, Erastus Snow and Franklin D. Richards to administer in the upper and middle department, W. W. Phelps to officiate as the tempter. Also Joseph Young and Jedediah M. Grant to anoint the seventies. Samuel Bent and Isaac Morley to anoint the members of the High Council and High Priests. Benjamin L. Clapp and Henry Herriman to wash the members of seventies. And Charles C. Rich and Phineas H. Young to wash the members of the High Council and High Priests, John D. Lee and David Candland as clerks and to attend to fires in the rooms and upper apartment &c. Aaron Johnson, Benjamin L. Clapp, Elijah Averett and Henry Herriman to attend to fires in the washing
rooms, also heating and carrying in water and assisting when needed in the washings.
At a quarter to 11 o clock the bell was rung and commenced receiving those washed and anointed this morning through the lower and middle departments, the following persons officiating, viz. In the upper department John Taylor as Number 1 Amasa Lyman as number 2 Erastus Snow as number 3. In the middle department. Orson Hyde as number 1 Franklin D. Richards as number 2 Lucius N. Scovil as Number 3 W. W. Phelps as number 4 And George A. Smith as prompter . . .
About half after 8 o clock the president made a selection of men to assist in the ordinances tomorrow and also a list of brethren to be here on Wednesday to receive their endowment.
At 20 minutes to 10 President B. Young, H. C. Kimball, Orson Pratt, John Taylor, Amasa Lyman, George Miller, George A. Smith, John D. Lee and Franklin D. Richards retired to President Young's room being clothed and having offered up the signs of the Holy Prie
sthood offered up prayers President Young being mouth. At 5 minutes after 10 o clock they dismissed part retiring to their homes and the following tarried and slept in the rooms viz. Wm. W. Phelps, Wm. L. Cutler, Elisha Averett, Hans C. Hanson, Peter O. Hanson, Franklin D. Richards, Joseph Young, Jane Young, Agnes M. Smith and David Candland.
As on the days previous the most perfect harmony and good feeling prevailed. President Young superintended and directed all the movements of the day also selected those who should come on Wednesday assisted by Elder Kimball.
The names of those selected to work tomorrow are as follows. P. P. Pratt, O. Pratt, J. Taylor, O. Hyde, A. Lyman, G. A. Smith, O. Spencer, L. N. Scovil, F. D. Richards and Aaron Johnson for the upper department. W. W. Phelps as Tempter. P. H. Young and C. C. Rich to wash the High Priests, S. Bent and J. Murdock to anoint the High Priests, B. L. Clapp and H. Herriman to wash the seventies; J. Young and J. M. Grant to
anoint the Seventies, Elijah Averett, Jesse D. Hunter and H. Stout to carry in water and keep fires in wash rooms Elisha Averett door keeper and D. Candland and J. D. Lee clerks &c.
At a quarter to 10 o clock the president called the brethren together who had Volunteered to assist in administering the ordinances this day and made the following appointments, Amasa Lyman, Orson Hyde, George A. Smith, Lucius N. Scovil, Erastus Snow and Franklin D. Richards to administer in the upper and middle department, W. W. Phelps to officiate as the tempter. Also Joseph Young and Jedediah M. Grant to anoint the seventies. Samuel Bent and Isaac Morley to anoint the members of the High Council and High Priests. Benjamin L. Clapp and Henry Herriman to wash the members of seventies. And Charles C. Rich and Phineas H. Young to wash the members of the High Council and High Priests, John D. Lee and David Candland as clerks and to attend to fires in the rooms and upper apartment &c. Aaron Johnson, Benjamin L. Clapp, Elijah Averett and Henry Herriman to attend to fires in the washing
rooms, also heating and carrying in water and assisting when needed in the washings.
At a quarter to 11 o clock the bell was rung and commenced receiving those washed and anointed this morning through the lower and middle departments, the following persons officiating, viz. In the upper department John Taylor as Number 1 Amasa Lyman as number 2 Erastus Snow as number 3. In the middle department. Orson Hyde as number 1 Franklin D. Richards as number 2 Lucius N. Scovil as Number 3 W. W. Phelps as number 4 And George A. Smith as prompter . . .
About half after 8 o clock the president made a selection of men to assist in the ordinances tomorrow and also a list of brethren to be here on Wednesday to receive their endowment.
At 20 minutes to 10 President B. Young, H. C. Kimball, Orson Pratt, John Taylor, Amasa Lyman, George Miller, George A. Smith, John D. Lee and Franklin D. Richards retired to President Young's room being clothed and having offered up the signs of the Holy Prie
sthood offered up prayers President Young being mouth. At 5 minutes after 10 o clock they dismissed part retiring to their homes and the following tarried and slept in the rooms viz. Wm. W. Phelps, Wm. L. Cutler, Elisha Averett, Hans C. Hanson, Peter O. Hanson, Franklin D. Richards, Joseph Young, Jane Young, Agnes M. Smith and David Candland.
As on the days previous the most perfect harmony and good feeling prevailed. President Young superintended and directed all the movements of the day also selected those who should come on Wednesday assisted by Elder Kimball.
The names of those selected to work tomorrow are as follows. P. P. Pratt, O. Pratt, J. Taylor, O. Hyde, A. Lyman, G. A. Smith, O. Spencer, L. N. Scovil, F. D. Richards and Aaron Johnson for the upper department. W. W. Phelps as Tempter. P. H. Young and C. C. Rich to wash the High Priests, S. Bent and J. Murdock to anoint the High Priests, B. L. Clapp and H. Herriman to wash the seventies; J. Young and J. M. Grant to
anoint the Seventies, Elijah Averett, Jesse D. Hunter and H. Stout to carry in water and keep fires in wash rooms Elisha Averett door keeper and D. Candland and J. D. Lee clerks &c.
[source: George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995, http://amzn.to/william-clayton]
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