“James Buchanan now occupies the chair of state. He and his counselors, his coadjutors, his cabinet, and Congress have met and planned the destruction of this people—of brother Brigham and his associates in particular; and the priests of the day say amen to it; and they exhort the people to say amen to it; and the whole people of the United States are under condemnation. They consented to the death of Joseph, Hyrum, David, Parley, and lots of men, women, and children.”Heber C. Kimball, September 20, 1857 · Possession of the One Spirit—Blessings Pertaining to the Righteous—Trial of the Saints, Etc. · JD 5:248-255