History of Utah, 1540-1886 - Brigham Young University

CONTEXTS.
and his Brother—Character of Joseph Smith—A Panic at Carthage-
Addresses of Richards and Taylor—Peaceful Attitude of the Mormons
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CHAPTER VII.
BKIGHAM YOUNG SUCCEEDS JOSEPH.
1844-1S45.
The Question of Succession—Biography of Brigham Young—His Early-
Life—Conversion—Missionary Work—Made President of the Twelve
—His Devotion to the Prophet—Sidney Rigdon and Brigham Young
Rival Aspirants for the Presidency—Rigdou's Claims—Public Meetings—Brigham
Elected President of the Church—His Character—
Temple-building—Fresh Disasters—The Affair at Morley—The Men
of Quincy and the Men of Carthage—The Mormons Consent to
Abandon their City • . - 193
CHAPTER VIII.
EXPULSION FROM NAUVOO.
1S45-1S46.
A Busy City—Meeting in the Temple—Sacrifice of Property—Detachments
Move Forward—A Singular Exodus—The First Encampment
—Cool Proposal from Brother Brannan—The Journey—Courage and
Good Cheer—Swelling of their Numbers—The Remnant of the Saints
in Nauvoo—Attitude of the Gentiles—The Mormons Attacked—
Continued Hostilities—The Final Departures—The Poor Camp—
Deserted City
CHAPTER IX.
AT THE MISSOURI.
1S46-1S47.
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Native Races of the Missouri—The Pottawattamies and the Oinahas
The Mormons Welcomed as Brethren—War with Mexico—California
Territory—Mexican Boundaries—Application to the United States
Government for Aid—An Offer to Serve as Soldiers Accepted—Or-
ganization of the Mormon Battalion—Departure of the Battalion
Bounty Money—March across the Continent—The Battalion in Cal-
ifornia—Matters on the Missouri 236
CHAPTER X.
MIGRATION TO UTAH.
1847.
Camp Near the Missouri—Preparations at Winter Quarters—Departure
of the Pioneer Band—Elk horn Rendezvous—Route and Routine
Incidents of Journey—Approach to Zion—In the Cafion—Hosannal
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