| 303 CONFERENCE MINUTES AND RE-ORGANIZATION.
The Lima branch met in conference pursuant to appointment, at the house of Amos Scott, in Hancock county, June 11, 1843.
The house was called to order by President Morley, at 10 o'clock, A. M.; and after laying before the saints the object of the meeting, the choir sung an hymn, and Elder H. C. Kimball opened by prayer, the services of the day. The president then arose and stated that it was the privilege of the saints to make their selections for president and council, bishop and council, and high council, to govern the affairs of the kingdom in this branch, when the following nominations were made.
It was motioned, seconded and carried, that Elder Isaac Morley, still remain our president, and Walter Cox and Edwin Whiting still remain his councillors [councilors].
It was motioned and carried, that Elder Gardner Snow, still remain our bishop, and Clark Hallett and Henry Deam, continue as his councillors [councilors].
(To be Continued.)
Nauvoo, September 2d, 1843.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
This is to certify that Elder George J. Adams has been honorably acquitted by the High Council in Nauvoo, from all charges heretofore preferred against him from any and all sources; and is hereby recommended as a faithful laborer in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and a servant of the Lord that is entitled to the gratitude, confidence, liberality and clemency of the Saints and honorable men in all the world.
WM. MARKS, president.
HOSEA STOUT, Clerk.
It will be seen that the publication is behind the date, owing to sickness in the office.
POETRY.
For the Times and Seasons.
An extract from the "Historical sketch of the Life of President Joseph Smith,"
BY MISS E. R. SNOW.
INTRODUCTORY INVOCATION.
Thou great eternal of eternity! Its ample folds:-Improvement's rapid march
Thou God of Abraham, I look to thee: Was heralded-Intelligence was borne [born]
Thou Omnipresent one! incline thine ear, On floating pinions, o'er the face of earth:
And me, a child of ;dust, vouchsafe to hear. And yet, in spite of all the noisy boast,
It was an age of darkness. Shadows dark
The Seer and Prophet of the latter days Envelop'd deeply the broad scenery
Is now my theme-his hist'ry help me trace; Of the religious world. The praise of truth
And thy approval, Lord, shall prompt my pen, Was loudly trumpeted by multitudes,
Regardless of the praise or blame of men. And multitudes, before its empty name:
Wisdom and knowledge, light and truth are thine- Some, for the sake of honor, some for ease,
Let thy intelligence around me shine: And some, by motives pure as heav'n inspir'd;
Give pow'r of thought, this matter to indite- But more, by far, for filthy lucre's sake,
Instruct me what, instruct me how to write. Were daily bowing down and worshiping [worshipping].
With Truth's bold eloquence, my mind inspire, The people and "heaped up unto themselves
And touch my mind with celestial fire: teachers with itching ears." All Christendom
Thy approbation, is the boon I claim; Of priests without a priesthood. Ev'ry form
With that, it matters not who praise or blame. And shadow of authority, which they
* * * * * Held in possession, had been smuggled from
The nineteenth century was spread out The great apostate mother church of Rome!
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