What did Emma do when learned parents were dead?

Did the first ordinances for family members in river (baptism for dead)

Who was with Joseph and tells Hyrum that Joseph was kidnapped?

William Clayton

How much does he need to finance rescue?

$700-900

Who says he can finance it?

Brigham Young

How does he do it?

Passes his hat around and promises to repay – raises $1,000

What do they do?

Some go in river, some on boats, 40 on horseback head toward Dixon on main river road

What are the sherrifs doing with Joseph

Going from town to town showing everyone, walking down main river road patting themselves on the back

What happens when get Joseph back

Want to hang sheriffs, but Joseph doesn’t let them. Walks into Nauvoo with them on either side, eating along the way, invite to dine with him at home and then tell them he has hosted them as long as they hosted him and now leave because doesn’t want to host any longer.

What does Sheriff Reynolds do

Heads back telling story along the way. Boggs is upset – won’t give any money or make Gov. Reynolds says he doesn’t want any of that but wants to go back and kill Joseph.

Dec. 3

Joseph Runs for President

Who brings hundreds to Missourians to Carthage to try to kill Joseph?

Sheriff Joseph Reynolds

When is the best time to bring them?

Late fall after harvest is over

Where are they told to meet?

“Meet me at Carthage”

How many head there?

1800 single men

What was the group’s name?

Wolf Hunters

Why were they called that?

Joseph was the wolf and if they kill him then the sheep could go back to their homes and old religions

What edicts did Joseph pass in Nauvoo?

1)      If need to go out to farms, make sure everyone is armed and stay together

2)      Curfew for women – don’t go out past dark and always have a man with them

3)      Know where children are and walk them back and forth to school

Who is Joseph more fearful of?

“My life is in more danger from a dough headed fool in this town than those gathering against me.”

Why does Joseph run for President?

Concerned with who to vote for – thinks could sway entire state of IL and decide who next Pres of US is

What does Joseph ask 5 different candidates?

If elected, what they would do to get Mormons back their land in MO?

What did Calhoun and Clay respond?

Form a committee and look into it

When/where does Joseph hold political meeting?

Top floor in red brick building

What of significance takes place in this red brick store?

Book of Abraham, Articles of Faith, 1^st endowment, Relief Society formed, 1^st Policital Meeting

What does the political group decide needs to be done?

“Dark Horse” candidate – no chance to win, but if did, get lands back

Who said if throwing vote away, only one person willing to do it to?

Willard Richards

What is the Political party called?

Reform Party

Who becomes running mate for vice president?

Sydney Rigdon

What does Joseph write for his platform?

1)      Get Latter-day Saints land back

2)      Reduce Congress pay to $2/day (same as farmers, but farmers are honest)

3)      Expansionist – take all of North America (Canada, coast to coast, Mexico, Central America) – It’s all Zion (if win and get re-elected again – all Southern Hemisphere

4)      Change monetary system and set up Reserve System (all different currency and not backed up in current system).

5)      Change jail system – educate so when released can give back to society.

6)      Free all slaves but trade out slave owners for slaves by giving land so don’t start war. And give option of living in US or paid way back to Africa.

What revelation is given but not in D&C

“Political Revelation”

What is it about?

Kingdom of God on earth and Kingdom of God in Heaven (like Lord’s Prayer)

What are the two arms of the Kingdom of Heaven according to revelation?

1)      Church

2)      Christ will rule and reign (Council of 50)

What is the Council of 50?

Political kingdom established (ideas of setting up councils of 40 and 30 but only established council of 50) – could be nonmember and would be in charge of countries ruling under Christ

Who was Pres. Of Quorum of 12 and Pres. Of Council of 50?

Brigham Young

What pilot program did Brigham Young want to establish?

Call political missionaries to campaign for Joseph (Joseph told could ask for volunteers but not call)

When did campaign start to go somewhere?

March 11, 1844 when revelation was given

How many came forward?

350 – including all quorum of 12

Who did Joseph say couldn’t go?

Willard Richards and John Taylor

Where was everyone when Joseph was killed?

On political mission

How successful was their rallies, etc.?

Joseph thought he might win as pres. He was getting popular, received newspaper c lippings

Where were the clippings printed?

Times and Seasons

Who wasn’t happy about this?

1^st Pres. William Law (had been told to repent)

What does he form?

“Conspirators”

What did they decide to do?

Meet and decide how to kill Joseph Smith (Wolf Hunters couldn’t get close but they could)

What did William’s wife want?

House boy to help clean up – meetings nightly

Who was this boy and who was his friend?

Robert Scott/ Denison Harris (descendant of Martin Harris)

What did they hear and who did they tell?

Chant – “Death to Joseph”, ran to his father Emer Harris

What did Joseph call them to be?

Spies for House of Israael

What was the caution he gave them?