Nov. 8. The baptismal font in Nauvoo Temple was dedicated.
1842. March 1. “Book of Abraham” translated and published in “Times and Seasons.”
May 6. Attempt to assassinate Lieutenant Governor Boggs, attributed to O. P. Rockwell.
May 19. Mr. Joseph Smith made Mayor of Nauvoo.
Aug. 6. Mr. Joseph Smith prophesied that the Saints would be driven to the Rocky Mountains.
Aug. 8. Mr. Joseph Smith arrested a second time under circumstances similar to those of the first.
Dec. 7. Mr. O. Hyde returned from his mission to Palestine.
Dec. 26. Mr. Joseph Smith, charged with assassination, was arrested a third time under a requisition from the Governor of the State of Missouri.
In this year polygamy began to be whispered about Nauvoo (J. H.).
1843. Jan. 5. Mr. Joseph Smith acquitted at Springville.