| 413 The Newark, branch (N. J.) consisting of 10 members, in good standing.
The Greenville branch, Monmouth county (N. Y.) consisting of 10 members, 1 Elder, 1 Priest, and 1 Teacher, (built up by Elder T. Curtis.)
The Shrewsbery [N. J.] branch, consisting of 15 members and 1 Priest in good standing.
The branch at Stark River, consisting of 6 members and 1 Deacon in good standing.
He also stated that he had lately baptized two on Staten Island (N. Y.)
Elder Wm. A Moore stated that he had lately baptized 9 in Centreville, New Castle county, (Del.) and that there is a foundation for a still greater work; that even now others are ready for baptism.
On motion, Conference adjourned.
At 2 1-2 o'clock P. M., Conference re-assembled.
Elder B. Winchester represented this branch (at Philadelphia) to consist of 214 members, including 13 Elders, in good standing.
The Chairman then read a resolution of recent date, in which the first Presidency of the Church, and others are commanded to make a solemn proclamation to the Kings of the earth. Also, a commandment for the building of a house of worship at Nauvoo. He also gave some beneficial instctions [instructions] relative to the saints gathering at Nauvoo, at present, instead of any other stake of Zion. And also, some instructions with regard to the use of wine, for the sacrament, bought of our enemies.
On motion, Conference adjourned.
At 7 1-2 in the evening, Conference met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened by singing and prayer.
The congregation was then called upon to bring forward their donation money for the building of the Lord's House at Nauvoo, and put it into the hands of the Chairman, and have their names recorded.
Elder E. Snow made a few appropriate remarks upon the importance and necessity for the saints to contribute liberally for the above work.
The Chairman then gave additional instructions with regard to the duty of the presiding officers.
On motion, Conference adjourned.
April 7th, at 10 1-2 A. M., Conference re-assembled, and was opened by singing and prayer.
On motion, Edward Hunter, and Samuel Forges were ordained to the office of Elders.
Much instruction was given during the day.
On motion, Conference adjourned for three months.
Hyrum Smith, Chairman,
B. Winchester, Secretary.
N. B. There will be a Conference held in this city (Philadelphia) on the 6th of July next.
B. Winchester.
Minutes of a Conference of the church of Latter Day Saints held in Grafton, Lorain Co. Ohio, Feb. 20th, 1841.
The Conference was called to order by Elder Thomas Kee, Zebedee Coltrin was called to the Chair, and R. C. Wetherbee chosen clerk. After singing a hymn the throne of Grace was addressed by the President, and then another hymn was sung. It being presented to the Conference that Andrew Allen, an elder, denied the truth of the book of Mormon, he being present acknowledged the charge true, and the Conference voted that he be no longer a member of this church; and on request, gave up his license.
The president then addressed the conference and congregation of the duty of the elders, and on the different orders of the priesthood; the Articles and Covenants were read, and again the president addressed the congregation on the same. There being several members in the place, who had received the fulness [fullness] of the gospel through the instrumentality of Elder Thomas Kerr and Elder Z. Coltrin, they requested to be organized agreeably to the covenants of said church; which was accordingly done; and several members united with them; making in all twelve members. They then made choice of Thomas Kerr to preside, who was set apart to that office; and W. W. Diger was publicly ordained to the office of Priest.
Voted that this church be recognized as the Grafton branch of the church of Latter Day Saints.
The branch of the church in Brooklyn, Cuyahoga Co. was represented by Elder John Hughs, consisting of 21
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