| 719 The auditing Committee handed in their report for the quarter ending Nov. 10th, which was accepted.
The following resolutions were then unanimously adopted.
Resolved, that we extend the invitation to all the Saints living in this place to unite with the Branch.
Resolved, that we hold no fellowship with any individual who will not commune with us.
Resolved, that we as a Branch feel it our duty to do all in our power to support the Times and Seasons and Neighbor, by circulating them as extensively as possible.
Resolved, that we will adhere to the principles taught by our lamented Prophet and Patriarch, and that we sustain the Twelve in carrying out the same.
Resolved, that Br. Riley be confirmed in his standing as the presiding elder over this Branch.
On motion adjourned till 7 o'clock. Met pursuant to adjournment, and after listening to a very feeling and appropriate discourse by Br. Hyde on the first principles of the gospel, the Conference was adjourned till the second Sunday in February next.
There were present of the Quorum of the Twelve 1; high priests 4; Seventies 15; elders 21; priests 13; teachers 2; deacons 5; members 172.
The congregation was the largest ever assembled in this city to hear an elder of the Latter-Day Saints preach. The room was literally overflowed; but notwithstanding the crowd, the greatest good order prevailed, and the strictest attention was given to the interesting discourses delivered by Br. Hyde.
During the Conference 17 members joined the Branch, and one presented himaelf [himself] for baptism. On the whole we had the best Conference ever enjoyed by the Saints in this place. At the close it was resolved that these minutes be forwarded to the editor of the Times and Seasons, with a request for publication. Subjoined I send you a list of thirty-three subscribers for the Times and Seasons and Neighbor.
JAMES RILEY, Pres't.
AARON ROGERS, Secretary.
POETRY.
From the New York Prophet.
TO ELDER W. WOODRUFF.
BY RACHAEL ROBINSON.
Thou art welcome, O thou chosen, You have gone at his bidding
As dew and sun to flowers, To fulfil [fulfill] his high behest,
Again in pure devotion, And at his glorious wedding
Thy spirit kindles ours; Thou wilt be an honored guest.
Sincere, unfeigned the greeting
Which hails thy kind return, Blest herald of salvation,
And at this happy meeting Bearer of joyful news
Our joyous bosoms burn. To every Gentile nation
And long rejected Jews.
Thou art a faithful servant; We thank Him who hath sent thee
Yea, more; thou art a son, To proclaim His truth and love-
With spirit pure and fervent, For the talents He hath lent thee,
Thou thy Savior's will hast done. Thou dost faithfully improve.
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