June 10, 1844

Nauvoo, Illinois

Nauvoo City Ordinance: Provided that if any person or persons should write or publish any false statement or libel against another citizen for the "purpose of exciting the public mind against the chartered privileges, peace, and good order of the city" or should slander another, they would be deemed disturbers of the peace and fined up to five hundred dollars, and imprisoned for up to six months.