October 11, 1843

Nauvoo, Illinois

State v. Drown: On a habeas corpus petition in the Nauvoo Municipal Court, Charles Drown challenged an arrest on warrant for perjury. The petition for habeas corpus claimed Drown was innocent of crime and was not discharged after his case was heard before Justice of the Peace Leonard E. Harrington. With Joseph Smith serving as chief judge, execution was issued against goods and chattels of Drown and Bathrick for $24.37½ each, plus costs of court.