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The meeting was then dismissed.
Evening.-The meeting being opened by singing and prayer, it was moved by elder A. Cordon, and seconded by elder Ward, "That Leeds, York, Doncaster, and Bradford be associated in a conference." Carried unanimously.
It was then proposed by elder Pratt, "That elder Lorenzo Barnes have the care of the churches in the Leeds conference."
Seconded by elder Snow, and carried unanimously.
It was then moved by elder Cordon, seconded by elder Eyre, "That Sheffield, and Chesterfield be organized into a conference." Carried.
It was then moved and seconded, "That elder Carrigan be appointed to the superintendance [superintendence] of the Sheffield conference." Carried.
Elder Pratt then proceeded to read from the "Times and Seasons," an article, entitled, "Try the Spirits," which we expect to publish as soon as possible in the "Star."
Elder Levi Richards, and elder Ward spoke on the same subject, when the meeting adjourned to Tuesday, and closed by singing and prayer.
Tuesday Morning.-The meeting opened by singing and elder Pratt engaging in prayer.
Elder Pratt then reviewed the proceedings of the former days, after which he took the present occasion to address the conference on the subject of the "Word of Wisdom," and exhorted the elders to teach by precept and example, every thing consistant [consistent] with the words of wisdom, that we might become a healthy and a beautiful people, and transfer the blessing to our posterity,
Several others spoke on the same subject at considerable length.
Elder Ward stated that perfect beauty was only associated with perfect purity, and inasmuch as we were looking forward to be made like unto our glorious Lord, it behoved [behooved] us to abstain from all things that retarded our approximation to his likeness.
It having been previously announced that the time after the morning survice [service] should be appropriated for baptizing, elder Ward addressed the meeting on the first principles of the gospel.
The meeting was then closed by singing and prayer, and adjourned until seven in the evening.
Evening.-The service being opened by singing and paayer [prayer], the ordience [ordinance] of confirmation was attended to upon seven that had been baptized by elder Pratt. The evening was occupied by addresses and congratulations on the providential and favorable circumstances attending the conference, by the exercise of the gifts of the spirit, and by testimony borne [born] to the truth of the work of the Lord.
The meeting was then closed by singing, "When shall we all meet again," &c. and reciving [ receiving] the blessing of elder Pratt.
Thus terminated the most important conference ever held in the British Isles, by the Church of Jesus Christ, accompanied as it was, by manifestations of the goodness of God unto us, and an exhibition of love and affection amongst the people, that must have left an impression on the minds of the Saints, which time can never erase.
SPECIAL CONFERENCE.-There will be a Special Conference on the platform of the Lord's House on the 6th of April next, commencing at 10 o'clock A. M. This conference is not designed to attract the attention of elders and brethren from a distance. The members of the Quorum of the Twelve are all requested to be present on the occasion.
By order of the First Presidency.
NOTICE.-Whereas fellowship has been withdrawn from Brs. William and Alfred Young for teaching false and erroneous doctrine &c. in Tennessee, as published in the Times & Seasons of June 15th 1842.
This is to inform the Saints abroad, that they have made satisfaction to the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ at Nauvoo, and are restored to their former standing and fellowship in the church; and we recommend them to all with whom their lots may be cast.
HOSEA STOUT,
Clerk of High Council.
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