The Life of Joseph Smith, the Prophet

CHAPTER LIII.

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The Prophet Charged with being an Accessory to the Attempted Assassination of Boggs--Orrin Porter Rockwell Accused of the Crime--The Governor's Requisition--The Arrest--The Prophet's Desire for Peace--Wilson Law's Brave Words--Emma Smith's Noble Appeal to the Governor--Carlin's False Reply--Amasa M. Lyman Ordained an Apostle--Three Hundred and Eighty Faithful Volunteers