“ As yet none have been punished for those outrages, and it is believed that under our present laws, conviction for any violence committed upon a Mormon, cannot be had in Jackson county. These unfortunate people are now forbidden to take possession of their homes and the principal part of them, I am informed, are at this time living in an adjoining county, in a great measure, upon the charity of its citizens,— It is for you to determine what amendments the laws may require so as to guard against such acts "of violence for the future." ”

“ N. Y. commencing, Friday, the 3rd day of April, 1835. Friday and Saturday will be occupied by the elders in transacting such business of the church as may be presented, and on Sunday the 5th, public preaching may be expected. ”