Text Of The Nauvoo Expositor That Got Joe And Hyrum Killed

The Mormon Curtain ^ | Nov 18, 2010

[delacoert]

We are earnestly seeking to explode the vicious principles of Joseph Smith, and those who practice the same abominations and whoredoms; which we verily know are not accordant and consonant with the principles of Jesus Christ and the Apostles; and for that purpose, and with that end in view, with an eye single to the glory of God, we have dared to gird on the armor, and with god at our head, we most solemnly and sincerely declare that the sword of truth shall not depart from the thigh, nor the buckler from the arm, until we can enjoy those glorious privileges which nature's God and our country's laws have guarantied to us--freedom of speech, the liberty of the press, and the right to worship God as seemeth us good.

We are aware, however, that we are hazarding every earthly blessing, particularly property, and probably life itself, in striking this blow at tyranny and oppression: yet notwithstanding, we most solemnly declare that no man, or set of men combined, shall, with impunity, violate obligations as sacred as many which have been violated, unless reason, justice and virtue have become ashamed and sought the haunts of the grave, though our lives be the forfeiture.

Many of us have sought a reformation in the church, without a public exposition of the enormities of crimes practiced by its leaders, thinking that if they would hearken to counsel, and shew fruit meet for repentance, it would be as acceptable with God, as though they were exposed to public gaze, "For the private path, the secret acts of men, If noble, far the noblest of their lives." but our petitions were treated with contempt; and in many cases the petitioner spurned from their presence, and particularly by Joseph, who would state that if he had sinned, and was guilty of the charges we would charge him with, he would not make acknowledgment, but would rather be damned; for it would detract from his dignity, and would consequently ruin and prove the overthrow of the Church. We would ask him on the other hand, if the overthrow of the Church was not inevitable, to which he often replies, that we would all go to Hell together, and convert it into a heaven, by casting the Devil out; and says he, Hell is by no means the place this world of fools suppose it to be, but on the contrary, it is quite an agreeable place; to which we would now reply, he can enjoy it if he is determined not to desist from his evil ways; but as for us, and ours, we will serve the Lord our God! It is absurd for men to assert that all is well, while wicked and corrupt men are seeking our destruction, by a perversion of sacred things; for all is not well, while whoredoms and all manner of abominations are practiced under the cloak of religion. Lo! the wolf is in the fold, arrayed in sheep's clothing, and is spreading death and devastation among the saints: and we say to the watchmen standing upon the walls, cry aloud and spare not, for the day of the Lord is at hand -- a day cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate.

It is a notorious fact, that many females in foreign climes, and in countries to us unknown, even in the most distant regions of the Eastern hemisphere, have been induced, by the sound of the gospel, to forsake friends, and embark upon a voyage across waters that lie stretched over the greater portion of the globe, as they supposed, to glorify God, that they might thereby stand acquitted in the great day of God Almighty. 

But what is taught them on their arrival at this place?- They are visited by some of the Strikers, for we know not what else to call them, and are requested to hold on and be faithful, for there are great blessings awaiting the righteous; and that God has great mysteries in store for those who love the lord, and cling to brother Joseph. 

They are also notified that Brother Joseph will see them soon, and reveal the mysteries of Heaven to their full understanding, which seldom fails to inspire them with new confidence in the Prophet, as well as a great anxiety to know what God has laid up in store for them, in return for the great sacrifice of father of mother, of gold and silver, which they gladly left far behind, that they might be gathered into the fold, and numbered among the chosen of God. 

They are visited again, and what is the result? They are requested to meet brother Joseph, or some of the Twelve, at some insulated point, or at some particularly described place on the bank of the Mississippi, or at some room, which wears upon its front--Positively NO Admittance. 

The harmless, inoffensive, and unsuspecting creatures, are so devoted to the Prophet, and the cause of Jesus Christ, that they do not dream of the deep laid and fatal scheme which prostrates happiness, and renders death itself desirable; but they meet him, expecting to receive through him a blessing, and learn the will of the Lord concerning them, and what awaits the faithful follower of Joseph, the Apostle and Prophet of God, 

When in the stead thereof, they are told, after having been sworn in one of the most solemn manners, to never divulge what is revealed to them, with a penalty of death attached that God Almighty has revealed it to him, that she should be his (Joseph's) Spiritual wife; for it was right anciently,and God will tolerate it again: but we must keep those pleasures and blessings form the world, for until there is a change in the government, we will endanger ourselves by practicing it-but we can enjoy the blessings of Jacob, David, and others, as well as to be deprived of them, if we do not expose ourselves to the law of the land. 

She is thunder-struck, faints recovers, and refuses. The Prophet damns her if she rejects. 

She thinks of the great sacrifice and of the many thousand miles she has traveled over sea and land, that she might save her soul from pending ruin, and replies, God's will be done and not mine. The Prophet and his devotees in this way are gratified. 

The next step to avoid public exposition from the common course of things, they are sent away for a time, until all is well; after which they return, as from a long visit. 

Those whom no power or influence could seduce, except that which is wielded by some individual feigning to be a God, must realize the remarks of an able writer, when he says, "if woman's feelings are turned to ministers of sorrow, where shall she look for consolation?" Her lot is to be wooed and want her heart is like some fortress that has been captured, sacked, abandoned, and left desolate. With her, the desire of the heart has failed-the great charm of existence is at an end; she neglects all the cheerful exercise of life, which gladen the spirits, quicken the pulses, and send the tide of life in healthful currents through the veins. 

Her rest is broken. The sweet refreshment of sleep is poisoned by melancholy dreams; dry sorrow drinks her blood, until her enfeebled frame sinks under the slightest external injury. Look for her after a little while, and you find friendship weeping over her untimely grave; and wondering that one who but so recently glowed with all the radiance of health and beauty, should so speedily be brought down to darkness and despair, you will be told of some wintry chill, of some casual indisposition that laid her low! 

But no one knows of the mental malady that previously sapped her strength, and made her so easy a pray to the spoiler. She is like some tender tree, the pride and beauty of the grove-graceful in its form, bright in its foliage, but with the worm praying at its heart; we find it withered when it should be most luxuriant. We see it drooping its branches to the earth, and shedding leaf by leaf until wasted and perished away, it falls in the stillness of the forest; and as we muse over the beautiful ruin, we strive in vain to recollect the blast or thunder-bolt that could have smitten it with decay. But no one knows the cause except the foul fiend who perpetrated the diabolical deed. 

[restornu]

Elsie ; WIKI unclaimed in the pass has not been allowed on FR there is no way to know who the original group that posted this, it is anonymous with no name, nor affiliated with any source associated who is behind this leaving no clue etc. of who wrote it.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orson_Pratt#cite_note-10

Anyone could write this and it is like spaghetti wire trying to verify!

[Godzilla]

Anyone could write this and it is like spaghetti wire trying to verify!

True, however the paragraph you've cited has a little thing called footnotes - and if you desire to verify the statements, you can go to those additional references, which in most cases are not wiki but other publications including lds ones.

[restornu]

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!

Elsie do you have a problem with the counsel in Matthew 7:12,& Luke 6:31

Do you also have trouble with the words in the Lord’s Prayer
that is hard for you to follow?

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory. for ever and ever. Amen

Do you believe if one is born again and the Lord gave them a clean slate to write upon one is to look back and fill it up with faultfinding, finger pointing or should one look for the good in others and maginfy that?

Or should one mission be to push anothers buttons enough they move from a Christ centered position and than the opposing party can say see!

but by doing that what was the opposing party true intentions to lead one to Christ in this manner?

Is that really the Lord’s way or whoes?

If one is walking towards the light of the Lord who is it of any of us to try to knock them off that road?

all those on earth are the children of the Lord and the Lord knows better than all of us what is in the hearts and minds of men if they be His or not.

[restornu]

footnotes LOL wiki sandy edit foundation

if these folks are so sure then reveal who they are!

elsewise if just proves a double standard that exist at FR

[Godzilla]

footnotes LOL wiki sandy edit foundation if these folks are so sure then reveal who they are! elsewise if just proves a double standard that exist at FR

Its called documenting resty - you don't appear to be familar with the practice. Too bad, you miss out on a lot in life that way. Reveal them - why - so the danites can get them LOL.

[restornu]

It also is call double standard when one tries to spin

Either wiki anonymous is accepted by FR or it is not!

As far as I can see things here work at the whims of men

so what does that say about a house build on sand?

[Godzilla]

It also is call double standard when one tries to spin Either wiki anonymous is accepted by FR or it is not! As far as I can see things here work at the whims of men so what does that say about a house build on sand?

BTW, the possee you called make extensive citations from wiki - perhaps you need to show them the errors of their ways too.

I believe the RM has already stated wiki sources are not banned. Acceptance of the information therein can always be disputed. If you believe the information to be in error - provide conclusive proof of that error. Clearly, this has not been accomplished on your part, all that I've seen from you is railing and whining about it. That is also known as an epic fail resty. Care to pony up real references to specific errors - or is this just another case of mormonitius exposed to true nature of smith which must be silenced at all costs.

[MHGinTN]

Sand or the lies of a peepstone sexual predator-of-married-women conman, which is more substantial in your eyes, Resty?

[Elsie]

Anyone could write this and it is like spaghetti wire trying to verify!

Have you PRAYED about it?

I got a real WARMING in my heart when I just READ it!

[Elsie]

Anyone could write this and it is like spaghetti wire trying to verify!

And yet...

[Elsie]

Anyone could write this and it is like spaghetti wire trying to verify!

See those numbers in square brackets? ^[7]

Go to the end of the article in wiki and you will FIND the references you so desperately wish were not there.

[Elsie]

...WIKI unclaimed in the pass has not been allowed on FR ...

I'm sure the RM will verify your statement; if it is true.

[Elsie]

Elsie do you have a problem with the counsel in Matthew 7:12,& Luke 6:31

Do YOU have a problem with choosing a 'religion' that was started by a THUG like Joseph Smith Junior?

[Elsie]

elsewise if just proves a double standard that exist at FR

When your steno gets back from lunch; have her (him?) re-type this in English; OK?

[MHGinTN]

Yup

[Godzilla]

Anyone could write this and it is like spaghetti wire trying to verify!

Perhaps she has the wrong book in mind -

[Elsie]

 

As far as I can see things here work at the whims of men

 

 

I hear ya talkin'!

 

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Inasmuch as laws have been enacted by Congress forbidding plural marriages,

which laws have been pronounced constitutional by the court of last resort,

I hereby declare my intention to submit to those laws,

and to use my influence with the members of the Church

over which I preside to have them do likewise.

 

Wilford Woodruff

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

 

September 24th, 1890

[Elsie]

 

As far as I can see things here work at the whims of men

 

You have got that EXACTLY right!

It is JIM's 'whim' that ALLOWS any of us to post.

Screw with him too much and you'll be on the outside looking in!

[Elsie]

BTW, the possee you called make extensive citations from wiki - perhaps you need to show them the errors of their ways too.

Hateful BIGOT!!

You KNOW that we only post from MORMONwiki!!

--MormonDude(And EVERYTHING in it is 105% TRUE!)

[Elsie]

AHhhhh....

To be safe in the hollow of His sucker-lined noodly appendages.