| 629 High Priests-M. Serrine and -- Stoddard.
Seventies-G. Savage, Wm. Burton, L. Malloray and --Merely.
Fourteen elders, two priests and one deacon.
The different branches were then represented.
Franklin branch by elder J. M. Wait, 34 members, one high priest, five elders, one priest, one teacher and one deacon.
Livonia branch by elder David Wood, 16 members, one elder, one priest, one teacher and one deacon
Superior branch by elder M. Serrine, 16 members and one teacher.
Brownstown branch by elder G. Savage, 19 members, one elder and one teacher.
Redford branch by Levi M. Randall, 14 members, two elders, one priest and one deacon.
Southfield branch by R. Hogle, eight members, one elder and one priest.
Avon branch by elder D. Hickey, 14 members, 2 elders, 1 priest.
Pleasant Valley branch by elder B. Searls, 28 members, three elders and one priest.
Lapier branch by brother Lathrop, 11 members.
Cedar branch by M. Serrine, 13 members, one priest and one teacher.
Waterford branch by M. Serrine, 12 members, one elder and one teacher.
Pine Run branch by elder S. Malloray, nine members, one elder and one teacher.
Rose branch by B. Searls, nine members, one priest and one teacher.
Hillsdale branch by M. Serrine, six members, one elder and one priest.
About 40 members in the above branches not represented.
Elders Peter Van Avery, jr. and Martin Sprague were called to labor in the county of St. Clair, J. M. Waite in Siwassee, G. Savage in Oakland and Macomb counties.
The following brethren were then nominated for ordination:
Brother Lathrop and Wm. Walworth to the office of elders.
Aurora Burnes and Wm. Surviss to the office of priests.
It was then motioned and seconded, that elder Wm. Burton preach Joseph's and Hyrum's funeral sermon, on the Sabbath at 11 o'clock.
Conference adjourned until to-morrow, at half past ten o'clock, A. M.
Conference met according to appointment and after the usual solemnities, elder Burton delivered a lengthy discourse from Revelations 14th chapter, 12th and 13th verses, giving a brief sketch of the rise and progress of the church from the time it was organized; also the life and sufferings of the prophet and patriarch, from the time they were called to the ministry, until they were assassinated and suffered Martyrdom for the cause of truth. A deep solemnity rested upon the congregation.
Conference adjourned for one hour
During intermission, two were add;d to the church by baptism.
Conference convened; after the throne of grace was addressed, a discourse was delivered by elder Savage on the subject of faith; after which the confirmation of those that were baptized, blessing of children and sacrament was administered.
A minister of the christian order then arose, desiring the privilege of addressing the congregation a few moments; he then stated he came there for the purpose of hearing for himself concerning our principles, and he said he must confess he had heard the truth, and inasmuch as he had embraced error, he was willing to exchange it for truth any time, and as an honest man before God, he exhorted the congregation to obey the gospel if they wished to be saved in the kingdom of God.
It was then motioned and seconded that the minutes of this conference be sent to the Times and Seasons for publication.
Conference then adjourned until the first Friday in November next, at Oakland Town, Oakland county, four miles north of Rochester.
WM. BURTON,}
M. SERRINE,} Prest's
Wm. Van Avery, Clerk.
COMMUNICATIONS.
A MIRROR FOR THE SAINTS TO LOOK IN TO SEE THEMSELVES.
"How oft would I have gathered you as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, but ye would not."
These words were addressed to the inhabitants of Jerusalem by our Lord and Savior, intimating that if they had been willing to hearken to him and to the prophets who were before him, they might have remained in the quiet possession and enjoyment of their city and temple, and national rights and liberties. But because they would not hearken, they should be scattered, their temple destroyed, and their city and country left desolate.
But we have quoted them in order to apply them to the saints in this age.
O! ye Latter Day Saints! How oft would the Lord have gathered you, but you WOULD NOT.-The fact is, if the saints had been willing to
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