May 19, 1842
Joseph Smith was elected by the Nauvoo City Council to replace John C. Bennett as mayor.
Political Events
February 6, 1843
After spending the forenoon at the city election held at his brother Hyrum's office, Joseph Smith was re-elected mayor of Nauvoo.
February 11, 1843
At a city council meeting, Joseph Smith reproved the judges for closing the polls at six o'clock at an election the week before, "when there were many wishing to vote."
September 16, 1843
Joseph Smith went in company with his staff to view the parade of the Nauvoo Legion, who saluted Joseph as their commanding officer.
November 23, 1843
Joseph Smith suggested "petitioning Congress for a grant to make a canal over the falls [around the Des Moines rapids], or a dam to turn the water to the city, so that we might erect mills and other machinery."
December 8, 1843
At a city council meeting, Joseph Smith suggested petitioning Congress to have Nauvoo placed under the protection of the United States government.
January 16, 1844
Joseph Smith attended a city council meeting and forgave Francis M. Higbee for writing a slanderous letter on January 10.
January 29, 1844
Joseph Smith was nominated as a candidate for president of the United States.
February 7, 1844
Joseph Smith met with his brother Hyrum and the Twelve Apostles “to devise means to promote the interests of the General Government.”
February 8, 1844
At a political meeting in the assembly room above the Red Brick Store, Joseph Smith gave his reasons for running for the office of president of the United States.
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