When was it published?

February 13, 1838 in The Caledonian

Domestic News February 13, 1838

The Caledonian

Q: What keywords are associated?

Mormon Society, Kirtland, Smith, Rigdon, Reformers, Temple, Exposure

Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

The Mormon Society at Kirtland is dissolving, with leaders Smith and Rigdon fleeing after prophesying the town's destruction. Reformers have seized the temple, excluding the Smith-Rigdon faction. Former secretary Parish is preparing to expose the society's proceedings using its records.

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TROUBLE AMONG THE MORMONS.—The Cleveland Gazette of the 25th inst. says; "We learn from a source to be relied on, that the Mormon Society at Kirtland is breaking up. Smith and Rigdon, after prophesying the destruction of the town, left with their families in the night, and others of the faithful are following. The Reformers are in possession of the temple, and have excluded the Smith and Rigdon party. An exposure of the proceedings of the Society is in course of preparation by one Parish, the former confidential Secretary of the prophet Smith. He had the records, &c. in his possession."

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Mormon Society Kirtland Smith Rigdon Reformers Temple Exposure

What entities or persons were involved?

Smith Rigdon Parish

Where did it happen?

Kirtland

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Kirtland

Event Date

25th Inst.

Key Persons

Smith Rigdon Parish

Outcome

mormon society breaking up; reformers in possession of temple and excluding smith and rigdon party; exposure of proceedings in preparation

Event Details

Mormon Society at Kirtland is breaking up. Smith and Rigdon prophesied town's destruction and left with families at night; others following. Reformers possess temple and excluded Smith-Rigdon party. Parish, former secretary, preparing exposure using records.