Mormon Government

Abstract

[p. 3] ; column 4 ; 1 ¾ col. in. ; Joseph Smith attempts to arrest a man, Spencer, for assault, but two other men come to Spencer's assistance. Joseph Smith disarms them and then acts as judge to try the case, fining Spencer 100 dollars for the assault and all three men 100 dollars each for resisting authorities. From the Boston Daily Advertiser.