449. The last 3 days before martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Details of what happened.
The last 3 days before martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith -- from Latter Day Devotion. The Prophet Joseph Smith and his beloved brother Hyrum June 25,1844 - With the personal guarantee of Governor Ford of protection, the Prophet Joseph Smith, and those traveling with him who had been indited, voluntarily surrendered to the constable in Carthage. At about 8 a.m. the Prophet and his brother Hyrum were again arrested and this time charged with treason against the state of Illinois based on the testimony of Augustine Spencer. At 8:30 a.m. Governor Ford called all the troops to the public square and addressed them "in a most inflammatory manner, exciting the feelings of indignation against Generals Joseph and Hyrum Smith" ( History of the Church , 6:563). At 9:15 a.m. , the Governor invited Joseph to walk with him through the troops. They first went to General Deming's quarters where the Governor again "pledged the faith of the state tha...