CHAPTER XXIII.

RUMORS OF INVASION FROM MISSOURI--THE LEGION ORDERED TO ASSIST THE CITY MARSHAL--NAUVOO PLACED UNDER MARTIAL LAW--THE MAYOR'S ADDRESS TO THE LEGION.

Affidavit of Stephen Markham--Nauvoo to be Attacked.

Proclamation.

Order to the Legion.

Legion Placed at Command of City Marshal.

Letter: H. T. Hugins to Joseph Smith--Probable Indictment of the Prophet at Springfield.

Charge of Threats Against Foster's Life.

Declaration of Martial Law.

Proclamation.

Affidavit: Truman Gillett--the Treachery of William Law.

Letter: Joseph Smith to H. T. Hugins--Congratulating Jeremiah Smith on his Release.

Governor Ford's Treatment of the Mob.

Threats Against the Prophet's Life.

Affidavit, Canfield and Belknap--Concerning Threats of Invasion from Missouri.