| 301 appointment that he had received from the first presidencey [presidency], and the quorum of the twelve, signed by the president and secretary of the twelve, to take the charge and preside over the church in the city of Boston, Lowel and Peterboro.
The secretary then read the credentials of elders John P. Green, James Emett, Alfred Dixon, James Gifford and John Cairns.
Motioned and seconded that this conference accept the recommend and standing of elder Alfred Dixon as being good.
Motioned and seconded that elder Alfred Dixon be appointed to go and labor in Saratoga county, New York, with permission to visit Maine.
The president then spoke at considerable length upon the authority of high priests, and showed that they had not authority to enter into branches and preside over them, unless they had been apponted [appointed] for that purpose, or by request. Elder Cairns then arose and testified to the same subject, and was followed by elder E. P. Maginn, who illustrated the subject, and bore his testimony to the same.
On motion, resolved that E. P. Maginn he appointed to preach Sunday a. m. in the City Hall, and in the evening at the Universalist church, on the necessity of revelation and its connection with the work of God in all ages; also that elder John Cairns preach Sunday p. m. in the City Hall.
On motion, resolved that the conference adjourn, to meet at three o'clock, P. M.
The conference met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened by singing and prayer by elder Carns [Cairns].
Elder Green's recommends were read by the secretary, when elder Green arose and gave a brief and interesting account of his labors from the time he left Nauvoo.
On motion, resolved that we accept the appointment and standing of elder E. P. Maginn. Carried unanimously.
On motion, resolved that elder J. P. Green's recommend and standing be accepted. Carried unanimously.
Motioned and seconded that elder James Emmett's recommend and standing be accepted.-Carried.
Motioned and seconded that James Gifford's recommend and standing be accepted. Carried.
Motioned and seconded that elder John Cairn's recommend and standing be accepted.-Carried.
Motioned and seconded that Jacob Boyce's recommend and standing be accepted. Carried.
Motioned and seconded that elder John W. Legar's license and standing be accepted. Carried.
Motioned and seconded that elder Benjamin Stafford's licence [license] and standing be accepted.-Carried.
Motioned and seconded that elder Miron Higby receive a licence [license] from this conference. Carried.
Motioned and seconded that elder Palmer H. Steven's recommend and standing be accepted. Carried.
Motioned and seconded that elder Justice Chase's license, recommend and standing be accepted. Carried.
The president then called for the representations of the different branches.
Elder Gifford represented the East Hamilton branch, consisting of fifty-five members, one elder, two priests and one teacher.
Elder Higby represented the West Boonville branch consisting of thirty-three members, two elders, one priest, two teachers.
Edward M. Fuller represented the Saratoga County branch, consisting of eighteen members, one priest, one teacher and one deacon.
Elder A. Dixon represented six members in Saratoga county, not organized.
Elder Boyce represented the branch of Utica, consisting of forty-seven members, four elders one priests, two teachers and one deacon.
On motion, resolved that this conference adjourn to eight o'clock P. M.. Carried.
Met pursuant to notice, and opened with prayer by elder Green. An interesting discourse was then delivered by elder Cairns, on the subject of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.
Motioned and seconded that brother Henry Leonard and Joseph Stow be ordained to the office of a priest, and brother Caleb Hall be ordained to the office of an elder, Carried.
Elder Boyce presented the case of elder Samuel Savery, who has been appointing meetings within the limits of this conference without reporting himself to the same, and is teaching doctrine repugnant to the church of Christ.
Elder Green followed upon the same subject, and gave a number of important proceedings, sufficient to convince the conference of his insanity.
Motioned and seconded that elder Samuel Savery be disfellowshipped by this conference. and that elder Boice [Boyce] be appointed to demand his license, and refer him to Nauvoo for trial.
Motioned and seconded that elder John W. Legar be appointed to preside over the Utica branch. Carried unanimously.
Motioned and seconded that brother George Goodwin be ordained a teacher, and brother Thomas Stafford be ordained a deacon; carried.
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