CHAPTER XXXV.

John Taylor's Brave Defense of Joseph--The Prophet Encounters the Spirit of Apostasy in Missouri--Hyrum in the First Presidency--Brigham Young's Courage and Devotion--Joseph Driven from Kirtland--David W. Patten's Prophetic Objection--Sad Excommunications--Fate of Prominent Men--Adam-ondi-Ahman--The Gathering