| 611 excitement but amongst the Mormons,' it is evident he knew better. He also said that it was his opinion that if Joseph would give himself up to the sheriff, he would be honorably acquitted and the matter would be ended; but on Judge Ralston asking how he thought Mr. Smith could go through the midst of his enemies without violence being used towards him, and if acquited how he was to bet back, the Governor was evidently at a loss what to say, but made light of the matter, as though he thought it might be easily done. He took great care to state that it was not his advice that Mr. Smith should give himself up, but thought it would be soonest decided. It appeared evident by the conversation that Governor Carlin was no friend to the saints and they could expect no good things from him. He explicitly acknowledged his ignorance of the law touching the case in question.
"After spending the day in conversation and reading, in the evening I received a visit from my Aunt Temperance Mack, and at night went to the city, and concluded to tarry at home until something further transpired relative to the designs of my persecutors.
"Saturday, 20th. Spent the day in my general business office, otherwise called the Lodge, or Assembly Room, or Council Chamber, which is over my store, and the place where most of the business of the city and church is transacted: my health very indifferent. In the evening had an interview with my brother Hyrum, William Law, Wilson Law, Newel E. Whitney, and George Miller, on the illegality of the proceedings of our persecutors."-Millennial Star, vol. 19, pp. 726, 727.
"[22d.] Received an interesting visit from Mother, and Aunt Temperance Mack. My health and spirits good.
"This afternoon received a few lines from Emma, informing me that she would expect me home this evening, believing that she could take care of me better at home than elsewhere. Accordingly, soon after dark I started for home, and arrived safe, without being noticed by any person. All is quiet in the city.
"Wednesday, 24th. At home all day; received a visit from
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