1844-06-22-Letter of Wm Smith

The Prophet v1n6 22 June 1844, pg 2

We would apologize for our omission of Eld. Wm. Smith's letter in our last number, it was unintentional, and occured through the letter being mislaid.

Philadelphia, June 3d. 1844.

Respected Br. L__n,

I improve a few moments this morning to say to you that I have just returned to this city, and will, if the Lord permits, __________ of the Church in the course of next week. The news from the West is all very good; I mentioned to them concerning your publishing a paper in New York, and the Prophet bid it God speed: the counsel also sanctioned it by a loud and general vote, so "go ahead" and do the best you can�which I have no doubt you will do�and the rest I will tell you when I get there. Remember what I said in conference:�Hang out the banner for Gen. Joseph SMith, and let the world know that we are not afraid to advocate his claims to the Presidential Chair.

Elder Lyman Wight, and Elder H. C. Kembal, came with me on their way to Washington, to talk with the (would be) big men of the earth, on the state of a rotten and crumbling Government. It is evident that there is a "shaking among the dry bones;" the late nomination for President and Vice President at the Baltimore Convention proves that fact: Matty's subject, "can't do nothing for you," meaning the Mormons) has occasioned a great flare up in their ranks, and brought two entire new candidates in the field, although they say it is the great and important question of annexation that has done it;�No sir, these men, perhaps, have not committed themselve on the Missouri and Mormon question, hence must be entitled to Mormon votes;�I must close this subject. Brs. L. Wight and H. C. Kembal are in Washington, and they are regular go-ahead men, and they will unveil the mask and give them Davy Crockett and Mormon politics, Gentile Mobocrat principles "right side up with care."

A more particular account I can give you when I see you and get rested, so may God bless you in my prayer.

I remain yours inthe bonds of the new and everlasting covenant.

WM. SMITH