| 522 stakes, and assist to bear off the kingdom victorious to the nations; and as they had been faithful and had borne the burden in the heat of the day that it was right that they should have an opportunity of provididing [providing] something for themselves and families, and at the same time relieve him so that he might attend to the businesss [business] of translating.
Motioned seconded and carried that the conference approve of the instructions of President Smith, in relation to the twelve, and that they proceed accordingly, to attend to the duties of their office.
Motioned and seconded and carried unanimously, that every individual who shall hereafter be found trying to influence any emigrants belonging to the church, either to buy of them (except provisions,) or sell to them, (excepting the church agents) shall be immediately tried for fellowship, and dealt with as offenders, and unless they repent shall be cut off from the church.
President Rigdon then made some appropiate [appropriate] remarks on speculations.
It was moved that the conference accept the doings of the twelve, in designating certain individuals to certain cities &c. When president Joseph Smith, remarked that, the conference had already sanctioned the doings of the twelve, and it belonged to their office to transact such business with the approbation of the first presidency and he would then state what cities should now be built up viz: Nauvoo, Zarahemla, Warren, Nashville, and Ramus.
Resolved, that this conferance [conference] adjourn to the time of the general conference in October next. Closed with prayer by President Young.
Brigham Young, Pres't,
Elias Smith,}
Lorenzo Barnes,} Clerks.
Minutes of a Conference held at Akron Erie county New York on the last Saturday and Sunday in April, 1841.
According to previous notice, the official and lay members of the Genesee conference met, and were called to order when Elder Charles Thompson, was unanimously chosen President, and Elder Joseph Mount was chosen clerk.
The president then addressed the conference at some length from the 15th of John's Gospel.
Adjourned till 2 o'clock.
Elder McWithey represented the branch at Bennington of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, to consist of 24 members, all in good standing, reports one having withdrawn.
Elder Knight represented the branch at Castile, to consist of 6 members in good standing, organized by himself.
Elder Gleason represented the branch at Sparta; about 40 members in good standing.
Elder Brown represented the branch at West Niles, Cayuga county; 31 members all in good Standing.
Elder Russell represented Akron branch; 50 members in good standing.
Elder Collins represented the branch at Alabama; 10 members in good standing.
Elder Burtolph represented the Batavia branch; 32 members, all in good standing.
Priest Webster represented the Athica branch; 9 members, all in good standing.
Adj. till to morrow, 10 o'clock A. M.
Met pursuant to adjournment.
When Elder Joseph Mount delivered a discourse on the fall of the Gentiles, and reinstating of the Jews. At 2 o'clock P. M. Elder Brown preached on the subject of death and the resurrection &c.-After which, the sacrament was administered and five members confirmed, who had been baptized the day previous.
Br. Josiah Tyler was ordained an Elder and Dr. Stephen Taylor was ordained a Priest; both of Batavia.
It was then recommended, that Elder Strattan receive a recommend to go forth and preach the gospel, also that Elder Calkins receive a recommend to the brethren in the West, whither he is soon to remove, together with the branch at Sparta.
In the evening the president delivered an address on the subject of the stone cut out of the mountain, which was interesting and appropriate; after which many testimonies and warnings were given; gifts and spiritual blessings manifested, and determinations expressed; all directly calculated to show that the saints composing this conference are generally determined
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