| 948 And now, O God, let the residue of my father's house, ever come up in remembrance before thee, that thou mayest save them from the hand of the oppressor, and establish their feet upon the rock of ages, that they may have place in thy house; and be saved in thy kingdom, and let all things be even as I have said, for Christ's sake: Amen.
CONFERENCE MINUTES.
Minutes of a Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, held at Rowland O. Crispin's, Warren co. Ohio, on the 14th and 15th of June 1845, agreeable to adjournment from March Conference held in Fayette co. Ohio, on the 8th and 9th, 1845.
The meeting was called to order by Elder Joseph Grover at 11 o'clock A. M. Elder Joseph T. Ball was chosen to preside, and Rowland O. Crispin chosen Secretary.
The meeting opened by singing, and prayer by Elder Joseph Grover.
The president then addressed the meeting in a brief and affectionate manner, setting forth the object of the Conference.
A representation of the different branches was then called for.
Waynesville branch by Elder Braddock; thirty eight members, thirteen Elders and one Priest.
Pleasant Grove branch; seven members, one Elder and one Priest.
Clinton branch; thirty eight members, six Elders and one Priest.
Fayette branch, by Elder Boughn; twenty three members, one Elder one Priest & one Teacher.
Port Jefferson branch, by Elder Johnson; seven members and one Elder.
Dayton branch, by Elder Graves, eight members and five Elders.
A charge was preferred against Isham Webb, for leaving his family and unbelief. After some remarks he was cut off from the church by a unanimous vote.
A charge was preferred against Elder John Bair, for teaching things contrary to the Book of Covenants, inconsistent with virtue, which has destroyed the union of the saints, and prevented them paying their tything [tithing], entered by Azariah Haines, presiding elder of the Clinton branch, June 14th 1845.
It was moved and seconded that a council of Elders be held in his case, which was put to vote by the President and carried unanimously. They were to examine witnesses and report on Sabbath afternoon.
The President then addressed the saints on the necessity of gathering to Zion, in an affectionate manner. He was followed by Elder Grover.
Conference adjourned until 3 o'clock P. M.
Conference met agreeable to adjournment.
Opened with singing, and prayer by Elder Fallis.
The meeting was then addressed by the President on the latter-day dispensation.
Conference then adjourned until 10 o'clock on Sabbath A. M.
Conference met according to adjournment.
Opened by singing, and prayer by Elder Grover. He then addressed the meeting on the priesthood.
Conference adjourned until half past 1 o'clock.
Conference met according to adjournment.
Opened by singing, and prayer by Elder Boughn.
The meeting was addressed by Elder Grover on the Book of Mormon, after which the President introduced the case of Elder Bair, and stated to the Conference the resolution of the council of the Elders, which was motioned and seconded that he be disfellowshipped; which was put to vote by the President, and carried unanimously.
Elder Grover arose and returned his thanks to the saints for their kindness to him, and requested the voice of the district whether they wished his labors any longer or not. A vote was taken and they unanimously accorded with his teaching. He then blessed them in the name of the Lord.
The president then addressed the saints on the necessity of obeying council.
A vote was taken whether the saints would uphold the Twelve and the authorities of the church by their prayers, which was unanimous.
The President then pronounced his blessing on them in the name of Israel's God. He then dismissed the Conference without setting time for another.
By vote of the Conference, three new members were added, after Conference closed; two of them were children, only eight years of age.
JOSEPH T. BALL, President
Rowland O. Crispin, Secretary.
Nauvoo, July 15, 1845.
To the saints composing the Conference, held at Rowland O. Crispin's, Warren co. Ohio, 14th June 1845.
DEAR BRETHREN;-A copy of the minutes of your Conference has just been presented me, from which I learn that you have seen proper to withdraw from me the hand of fellowship.
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