[General Smith] The Kirtland high council meets to investigate a charge by Sylvester Smith that, on the march of Zion's Camp, Joseph was a "Tyrantâ€"Popeâ€"Kingâ€"Usurperâ€"Abuser of menâ€"Angelâ€"False Prophetâ€"Prophesying lies in the name of the Lordâ€"Taking consecrated monies." This begins a long series of Church court proceedings with Joseph and Sylvester accusing each other of wrong actions. After several months the matter is finally resolved when Sylvester Smith publishes a public confession and apology of his shortcomings in the Messenger and Advocate, written on Oct. 28, 1834.
[Source: Conkling, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology]
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