Who, observing these things, would go to law, distressing his brother; thereby giving rise to hardness, evil speaking, strifes and animosities amongst those who have covenanted to keep the commandments of God— who have taken upon them the name of Saints, and if Saints are to judge Angels, and also to judge the world— why then are they not competent to judge in temporal matters, especially in trivial cases, taking the Law of the Lord for their guide, brotherly kindness, charity &c as well as the law of the land. Brethren, these are evils which ought not to exist among us. We hope the time will speedily arrive when these things will be done away, and every one stand in the office of his calling, as a faithful servant of God— building each other up— bearing each other’s infirmities, and so fulfil the law of Christ— <​ President,​> , , , , , , , , , , WM. Huntington Sr., Daniel Carrier, , — Counsellors— Attest — Clerk”—

“Nauvoo Legion. Head Quarters, Nauvoo Legion, City of , Ill, Jany. 25. 1842 General Orders. All the public arms will be required to be in the best possible condition at the general inspection, and parade on the 7th.. May proximo, and no deficiency whatever will be countenanced, overlooked or suffered to pass without fine on that occasion— all persons, therefore, holding said arms will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly: and in order that the general inspection may pass off in a truly military style, alike honorable to the legion, and creditable to the Citizen soldier, the brigadiers are required to attend the battalion parades within their respective commands and inspect said arms in propria persona, prior to the general parade— Persons disregarding these general orders whether Officers or privates, will find themselves in the vocative. The invincibles (’s Company of light infantry,) will be detailed for fatigue duty, on escorts and special service; and will take post by assignment, and receive their orders direct from the , through his Herald and Armor Bearer. His Excellency the of , the of this judicial Circuit, and the Members of the Bar; the Officers of ; Col. Williams, and Col. Deming, with their respective Field and staff officers, of the Militia; and , and Col. Fuller, with their respective Field and Staff Officers, and Captns. Davis and Avery’s Companies of Calvary of the Militia; are respectfully invited to attend, and participate in the General Parade on the 7th. of May <​Joseph Smith, Lieutenant General.”​>

Verily thus saith the [p. 1272]