| 580 Charles C. Rich and Harvey Green, in their appointment to preside over the state of Michigan, assigned them by the Twelve. The day was occupied in giving instructions to the elders. The assembly was addressed by the president; followed by elders George A. Smith, S. Bent, C. C. Rich, Z. Coltrin, H. Green, D. Fulmer, E. Lee, G. Coltrin, E. M. Webb, and C. Dunn. The elders were strictly charged to keep within the limits of the first principles, and let myeteries [mysteries] alone. It was ascertained that some were unwise and had taught false doctrine; such were corrected. The congregation was dismissed, and the elders assembled together and addressed by the president, and elder G. A. Smith, who forcibly urged upon their minds the necessity of their pursuing a wise course in relation to their teachings; to let what they called mysteries alone. The names of some were called as an example for the rest, who had been unwise in their teaching, among whom were elder Cornish and Keyzar. We were also informed that elder Bottom was injuring the cause in places where he had been; and if one fourth part of the testimony be true concerning the teachings and mysteries which Dr. Samuel Parker has strewed by the way side since he left Nauvoo, we are satisfied that he is filled with mysteries that never entered into the mind of God, or the authorities of the church. He had left Michigan and gone to Canada. As there was such a number of elders present, the greatest care was taken to give every necessary information in regard to their missions, that they might pursue a wise policy in every thing assigned to them.
Sunday, June 2.
A large and respectable audience assembled at 10 o'clock, A. M., which was composed of many of the most respectable citizens of the county; who were addressed in the forenoon by elder W. Woodruff, followed by elder Z. Coltrin. In the afternoon elder G. A. Smith, followed by elders D. Fulmer, S. Bent and C. C. Rich, ably set forth the first principles of the gospel of Christ, and delivered their testimony, (attended with the spirit and power of God,) unto the audience, who set in silence, manifesting great interest and attention. At the close of the meeting that warmth of friendship and kindness of feeling that is characteristic of a noble and generous soul, was manifested by many of the assembly, among whom was Gen. Comstock, and Dr. Hood.
After the assembly was dismissed, the elders were again called together by elder Rich, who proceeded to appoint the elders their stations in the different counties in the state.
W. WOODRUFF, Prest.
Crandall Dunn, }
E. M. Webb, }Clerks
Pleasant Valley conference met at B. B. Searls' on the 8th day of June, 1844; when the following branches were represented.
Pleasant valley branch consists of 27 members, one priest and one teacher.
Rose branch consists of nine members, one teacher.
Napoleon branch consists of eight members, two elders, one teacher and one deacon.
Jackson branch consists of 21 members, three elders, one priest, one teacher and one deacon.
Cedar branch consists of 20 members and one deacon.
Monroe branch consists of four members.
Total 89 members, five elders, two priests, four teachers and three deacons.
Resolved, That Alphonzo Terry, Samuel Gould, Isaac Williamson and Samuel Herrington be ordained elders.
Resolved, That Lysander Terry be ordained an elder.
The above named persons were then ordained under the hands of elders Woodruff, Smith and Coltrin.
W. WOODRUFF. Prest.
C. Dunn, Clerk.
The Franklin Conference opened on the 15th of June, 1844.
There were present of the twelve W. Woodruff and George A. Smith.
Of the High Priests, C. C. Rich, Harvey Green, Zebedee Coltrin, G. Coltrin and David Fulmer.
Of the Seventies, William Burton and J. Savage.
Also nine elders, three priests and two teachers.
President C. C. Rich called the house to order, and elder George A. Smith was called to the chair, and C. Dunn appointed clerk.
A hymn was sung, and the president opened the meeting by prayer. Some instruction was given by the chair concerning the object of the conference, when the following branches were represented:
Franklin branch consists of 35 members, one elder, one priest and one teacher.
Waterford branch consists of 12 members, one elder and one teacher.
Livonia branch consists of 12 members, one elder, one priest and one teacher.
Redford branch consists of 13 members, one elder, one priest and one deacon.
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