| 583 of 16 members, 2 elders, and 1 deacon 2 have been cut off since the last conference.
Four members at Onslow, Colchester co., N. S., represented by Elder Dickson.
The Preston branch represented by Elder Edward Cooke, consists of 14 members, 1 elder, 1 priest, 1 teacher, and 1 deacon, all in good standing, except 4 members doubtful.
Elder Dickson has baptised [baptized] since the last conference six in Preston.
Present, 3 elders, 1 priest, 1 teacher, and 1 deacon.
Resolved, That the saints uphold the first presidency by their prayers.
Resolved, That a copy of the minutes of this conference be transmitted to Nauvoo, for publication in the Times and Seasons.
Conference minutes were read and accepted.
Resolved, That this conference adjourn sine die.
R. DICKSON, Pres't.
John Skerry, Clerk.
Minutes of a conference held in Adams, Jefferson county, on 25 and 26 of May, 1844.
The conference convened Saturday, 10 o'clock A. M., there was present on that occasion about 300 saints, 150 of which have embraced the gospel since last autumn after some appropriate remarks delivered by Elder J. Patten, the conference was organized by calling Elder B. Brown to the chair, and appointing Elder J. W. Crosby secretary.
The business of the day then commenced.-Branches were represented as follows:
Elder Green made mention of the Adams branch of 60 members, one elder, two priests, all in good standing, this branch last September numbered 17 only .
Clayton branch represented by brother Nichols, 8 members one elder.
Lime branch represented by elder H. Ackley, of 35 members, 4 elders, all in good standing, this branch was organized last winter.
Black River branch represented by Elder Childs, 50 members, two elders, two priests.
Ellisburgh branch represented by Bro. M. Bates, 48 members, two elders and one priest.
Indian River branch represented by Brother Childs, 40 members, two elders, two priests.
Pillar Point branch was represented by Eld. Gibbs, 12 members, one elder.
Theresa branch 14 members, two elders, one pries [priest] and one deacon.
Alexandria branch represented by Elder J. Crosby, 22 members, one elder, this branch has been raised up within a few weeks. Many other scattering members were spoken of: there were some fifteen or twenty elders present, from different parts of the country who universally manifested a warm hearted and ardent zeal in the cause of truth.
Our business being accomplished and much instruction having been given on the importance of the Temple being reared, funds wanted, &c., likewise a few remarks respecting the ensuing presidential election, a number of brethren delivered their testimony in favor of the great work of God to be performed in this the dispensation of the fulness [fullness] of times. Conference then adjourned till next day.
Sunday. Conference assembled at 10 o'clock A. M., the meeting was opened by singing and prayer; as usual a large concourse of people assembled from the surrounding country, probably near 1000; the day was spent very agreeably, being devoted to public preaching. Our meeting being held in the grove, some little disorder was manifest from professors of goodness, but in reality, ð possessors of meanness; ð however, our meeting was agreeable and the saints rejoiced greatly in the truth. During our conference 5 were baptised [baptized] and two ordained to the office of an elder; there will be a great gathering the ensuing autumn from this region. Our labors are closed in this region for the present, yet the work is rolling on steadily and increasing on every hand, we have baptised [baptized] rising of 150 and ordained eight elders in this county since our labors commenced here, but the time of our departure is at hand.
If you find the above minutes, remarks, &c., worthy of a place in your valuable periodical, they are at your disposal.
With sentiments of high esteem, we suberibe [subscribe] ourselves your fellow laborers in the gospel of peace.
BENJ. BROWN.
JESSE W. CROSBY.
For the Times and Seasons.
Connersville, Fayette county,
Indiana, May 21., 1844.
Dear Brother-With due respect, I take my pen to address you a short letter. I am well, thank the great giver of all good, and hope you are too. When I left La Harp, I proceeded to Ottowa, preached a few times when I left for Indiana and traveled over the worst road that I ever saw. I crossed the Wabash at Covington, where I introduced truth among them.-They were wild and unreasonable at first, but soon became more tame; I succeeded in getting the court house and preached twice, and left with an urgent request to return. From
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