sed themselves up as Indians. The Saints, especially in
the smaller settlements, were attacked, until they had to flee to Far West
for protection. The Saints now thought it time to protect themselves from
the mobs, so they organized a company of state militia. Lyman Wight was an
officer in this militia and he commanded the men. He succeeded in driving
the mob from Daviess county, but this of course, only made the excitement
the greater.

On the evening of October 24, 1838, news reached Far West that a Methodist
preacher by the name of Bogart was leading a mob to destroy the property of
the Saints on Log Creek. That same evening a company of about seventy-five
men led by Captain David W. Patten mounted their horses and rode to the
scene of trouble. Early the next morning, just as it was getting daylight
the mob was found encamped on Crooked River. The Far West Militia
dismounted and marched on to the enemy. A battle took place. The mob took
refuge behind the river bank, while the brethren charged them sword in
hand. The enemy was soon put to flight across the river. As they were
fleeing, one of the mobbers wheeled around from behind a tree and shot
Captain Patten, who instantly fell. A number of brethren were badly
wounded, and two died the next night. One was Patterson O'Banion, and the
other Captain Patten.

Brother Patten was a member of the first quorum of Twelve Apostles. He had
taken an active part in the affairs of the Church up to the time of his
death, having filled many missions and done many great works in the name of
Jesus Christ. Apostle Patten was one of the first martyrs of the Church. Of
him Joseph the Prophet said at his funeral:

"There lies a man who has done just as he said he would; he has laid down
his life for his friends."

Topics.--1. The Saints in Clay county. 2. Removed to Caldwell county. 3.
The beginning of trouble. 4. The Crooked River battle. 5. Apostle David W.
Patten.

Questions and Review.--1. From Jackson county where did the Saints go? 2.
How did they try to get their homes again? 3. What did Governor Dunklin do?
4. What offer did the Jackson people make to the Saints? 5. Why did not
the Saints accept this offer? 6. What did the Saints offer to do? 7. Why
did the people of Clay county wish the Saints to leave them? 8. When and
where did the Saints then go? 9. What is the law of tithing? 10. What was
the case of the new trouble between the Saints and the Missourians? 11.
What came