<​March 4​> Wednesday March 4. 1840 — — — — — — — — — — — I arrived safely at Nauvoo after a wearisome journey, through alternate snows and mud, having witnessed many vexatious movements in Government Officers, whose sole object should be, the peace and prosperity, and happiness of the whole people, but instead of this, I discovered that popular clamor, and personal aggrandisement were the ruling principles of those in authority, and my heart faints within me, when I see by the visions of the Almighty, the end of this nation, if she continues to disregard the cries and petitions of her virtuous citizens, as she has done, and is now doing, I have also enjoyed many precious moments with the Saints during my journey. On my way home I did not fail to proclaim the iniquity and insolence of Martin Van Buren, towards myself and an injured people, which will have its effect upon the public mind; and may he never be elected again to any Office of Trust or power, by which he may abuse the innocent and let the guilty go free— I depended on Dr. [Robert D.] Foster to keep my daily journal during this journey, but he has failed me—