| 447 "Bros. W. W. Blair and E. Banta have organized a conference in the east. . . .
"The canvassing for the New Translation is going on rapidly, so also the work of transcribing is progressing.
"A train of emigrants from Utah passed through here on the 14th of July. We do not know who was in charge. We hear that a large number are at Wyoming, Missouri [Nebraska], waiting transportation. Truth goes slowly, while error travels with giant strides.
"Brethren A. H. Smith, William Anderson, and James W. Gillen are on the plains, going toward sundown; while from the Pacific slope we hear that they are waited for anxiously. . . . .
"Bro. Thomas E. Jenkins writes good news from England and Wales, and altogether there is much to encourage those who will be encouraged."-The Saints' Herald, vol. 10, p. 33.
On August 19,1866, a branch was organized by Elder J. W. Lewis at the house of Mr. Barnes, No. 23 Wellington Street, London, England. There were six members, Elder Henry Thead president.
On August 29, 1866, Elder A. H. Smith wrote from Salt Lake City, Utah, giving an account of the arrival of Elders Anderson, Gillen, and himself in the city, and of the manner they were received. He says "I have seen nearly all the big bugs here; they all strive to win my confidence, professing love for the family to a fabulous degree." He closes his letter as follows:-
"The people here do not believe that either you, or David, are indeed in good earnest, nor working yourselves, but simply giving your leave and names to some one else. They are taught from the stand by their masters that David will be a prince and ruler of this people; yet I heard yesterday, that in a private meeting B. Young ordained his son to the office he himself holds. I have seen Dr. Bernhisel and had a short talk with him. He is much broken, and looks old."-The Saints' Herald, vol. 10, p. 108.
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