<​May 2​> Rode out in the forenoon; about 3 p m the “Maid of Iowa” arrived from <​I was on the bank of the awaiting the arrival of my​> <​who​> returned with ,

Received a letter from , <​wrote me a letter​> wanting to dispose of Property, & buy <​establish​> a Printing Press in — on which I directed the to send him to Liberia, or some other place <​in order​> to save him

<​About 1 pm The mate of the <​Ship​> Yorkshire pres opened the Testament to 27 <​ch.​> Acts, & asked how <​the passengers how​> we should feel to be shipwrecked <​like Paul​>; replied, <​instantly​> it is very likely we shall be shipwrecked, but the hull of this vessell has got to carry us safe into — the mate was then called away <​to​> hoist the fore top royal sail— about between 1 & 2 next morning <​when off Cape Sn. Antonio. Cuba.​> <​vivid lightning when​> a white squall arose caught the foretop royal sail, which careened the vessel, when the foremost, mainmast, & mizenmast snapped asunder <​with an awful crash​> the whole of the masts above, with [illegible] <​the Jib​> & 16 sails & studding poles, were carried overboard, with a tremendous splash & surge, when the vessel righted; leaving literally nothing but the hull to go into X​> <​X at day break found the deck all in confusion, & a complete wreck; <​during the day hoisted a sail from the stump of the main post, to the bow of the vessel—​> thus literally nothing but the hull of the vessel had to carry us <​the Saints​> into ​>

<​3​> Called at the & drank a glass of wine of her mo wine with Sister , of <​made by​> her Mothers in , & reviewed <​a portion​> the of minutes. of 1st half day

at 2 p m held Mayors Court, “City vs. A. Gay” on complaint of for unbecoming language, & refusing to leave store when told to leave. fined $5 and costs.

Directed a letter to be written to Gen: of , to have him meet the Maid of Iowa on her return from , & arrange with the proprietors to turn her into a Nauvoo Ferry Boat. which was done same hour.

The first number of “Nauvoo Neighbor” issued by & , in place of the “Wasp” which ceased & <​*​> <​* I here insert their first Editorial (see Neighbor— <​pa​> 2—) sustain​>

<​4​> at 4 p m heard read a letter from , shewing that he was sick & could not attend the inspection of the , as had been expected, according to his appointment.

Having received a letter from in relation to his land difficulties, I went to & procured a deed for ’s of his farm, & settled that business.

<​5​> Told the that I had a right to take away any property I choose from the Temple <​office or store,​> & they had not right to stand in the way. It is the people that are to dictate me, & not the Committee. All the property I have belongs to the , & what I do is for the benefit of the . & you have no authority only as you receive from me.

Received the following “New York [blank] Copy [blank] which I caused to be recorded in the <​City​> Recorders <​of Land​> <​of Deeds​> (see over) [blank] Clerk

<​6​> In the morning had an interview with a lecturer on Mesmerism & Phrenology. objected to his performing in the city. also an interiew with a Methodist Preacher, & conversed about his God without body or parts.

at 9½ a m I mounted with my staff, & with the band & about a dozen ladies led by , & proceeded to the General Parade Ground of the , east of my on the Prairie, The (see Neighbor 6 page) evolutions. <​county​> In the course of my remarks <​on the Prairie​> I told the Legion when we have petitioned those in power for assistance, they have always told us they had no power to help us, damn such power <​Traitors​>— when they give me power to protect the innocent, I will never say I can do nothing for their good, I will exercise that power. So help me God. at the close of the Parade the address the Legion marched to the & disbanded in Main Street about 2 p m, being windy & very cold.

<​There were 2 officers, & of , were present, & ex who expressed great satisfaction at our appearance. & evolutions.​>

in the evening, attended Mr. Vickers performance of wire dancing Legerdemain Dancing <​Magic​> &c &c

was held at Toulon, Stark Co. Ill. 5 , 129 members 17 , 3 , 4 , 2 , & 129 members. were represented. a branch has been recently organized at Lyons, Wayne Co. N. Y. consisting of 2 Elders, 1 Priest, 1 Teacher & 22 members.

<​ex[amine]d. JG [Jonathan Grimshaw]​> [p. 29]