Quincy Whig editors summarize John C. Bennett letter accusing Joseph Smith of "introducing a new order or degree of masonry."
J. W. Bartlett and Sullivan. "The Difficulties at Nauvoo—The Other Side of the Story—John C. Bennett—‘Spiritual Wives,’ &c. &c." Quincy Whig 5, no. 12, July 16, 1842: 2, accessed November 22, 2023
Bennett further says that he "has the evidence, and it shall come," provided he is not murdered, to prove that Smith's "licentiousness is unequalled in the annals of time." Smith is also charged with swindling and an attempt to defraud his creditors, that he may obtain the benefit of the bankrupt act; and with unmasonic conduct, and with introducing a new order or degree of masonry, called "Order," in which a part of the obligation says, "I furthermore promise and swear, that I will never touch a daughter of Adam, unless she is given me of the Lord," so as to accord with Smith's licentious practices.