CHAPTER XXXI.

THE PROPHET IN CARTHAGE PRISON--THE UNION OF JUDICIAL, EXECUTIVE, AND MILITARY AUTHORITY IN DEALING WITH THE PRISONERS--THE LAST NIGHT IN PRISON.

The Prophet's Anxiety for his own Safety.

Hyrum as Comforter.

Status of Prisoners Under the Law.

Letter: General Miner R. Deming to Joseph Smith--Protection and Admission to Presence of the Prophet.

Effect of a False Commitment.

Threats in the Governor's Presence.

Conference of Governor Ford and Justice Smith.

Letter: Joseph Smith to Messrs. Woods and Reid--Anent Excitement in Carthage.

Joseph and Hyrum Smith Forced from Prison.

Prisoners before the Court.

Examination Postponed.

Brave Patriarch John Smith.

Pathetic Interview Between the Prophet and "Uncle John."

Letter: William Clayton to Joseph Smith--Conditions in Nauvoo.

Militia Council Meeting at Carthage.

The Last Night in Carthage Prison.

Conversation with John S. Fullmer.

Prophecy on the Head of Dan Jones.