| 590 resolutions passed the Conference unanimously:
Resolved 1st. That the Mill Creek Branch and the Mason Branch be united into one, called the Millcreek Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Resolved 2nd. That Dr. Henry Johnson be ordained to the office of an Elder. Br. A. L. Lamoreaux then read the account of the rise of the Church, from the Book of Covenants, and spoke to some length on the order and authority of the same. Bro. H. Miller then rose and acquiesced in the remarks made by Bro. A. L. Lamoreaux, and then proceeded to lay the business of his mission before the Conference, which was done in an able manner; after which, Conference adjourned till seven o'clock P. M.
Met persuant [pursuant] to adjournment.
Opened by singing, and prayer by Bro. Leach.
The official members present spoke and gave testimony to the truth of the work; after which the following branches were represented:
Bro. A. L. Lamoreaux represented the Mill Creek Branch, consisting of about 30 members, including 1 Elder, 2 Priests and 3 Teachers, all in good standing.
Bro Josiah Clark represented the Cincinnati Branch, consisting of 41 members, including 4 Elders, 1 Priest, 1 Teacher, and 1 Deacon, all in good standing. Bro. James Culberson [Culbertson ?] represented the Licking Branch, in Kentucky, consisting of 9 members, including 3 Elders, all in good standing. Bro. John Bair represented the Switzerland county Branch, Indiana, consisting of 23 members in good standing; after which, Bro. Johnson was ordained to the office of an Elder. The remainder of the evening was spent in singing and prayer; speaking in tongues, and the interpretation; also the gift of healing was manifested; much of the spirit was enjoyed.
Conference adjourned till 10 o'clock A. M. Sunday.
Met according to adjournment.
Opened by singing, and prayer by Bro. A. L. Lamoreaux, Bro. Leach preached on the principles of the gospel, to a large audience. Bro. Bair followed and spoke on the same subject or continued it.
Adjourned for one hour.
Met at 2 o'clock P. M.
Meeting commenced by singing and prayer; after which, Bro. A. L. Lamoreaux spoke on the second coming of Christ.
Adjourned till 7 o'clock P. M.
Met according to adjournment.
Bro. Miller preached on the gathering of Israel to a large congregation.
Conference then adjoarned [adjourned].
The Brethren from the different Branches expressed a great want of preaching. The doors for preaching are opening daily, as the harvest is truly great; my prayer to God is the He may send forth more laborers into the vineyard.
Since the conference I have baptised [baptized] 4; Bro. John Bair has baptised [baptized] 8 in Switzerland county, Ia; he also gives the account of a great door being opened there for preaching.
Yours truly,
A. L. LAMOREAUX.
Vinal Haven, South Fox Island,
Waldo co., Main [Maine], Sep. 25th 1841.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met according to appointment, on this day at 2 o'clock P. M., on the premises of Elder Oliver Brown, in conference. After singing, and prayer by A. Dixon, proceeded to organise [organize] the conference.
Elder A. Dixon was unanimously chosen to preside, and C. C. Pendleton was chosen clerk.
Accusation was brought against Elder Oliver Brown, for improper conversation at town meeting, but in consequence of absence of some individuals, farther proceedings was defered [deferred] until some future time.
The several Elders then present told their determinations to promulgate the gospel of Christ, according to the sacred scriptures and abilities that God should give unto them, and abide the covenants and commandments, given to this church through our beloved Brother Joseph Smith.
Elder Otis Shaw was appointed clerk of the Branch of the Church on Vinal Haven, (Fox Island.)
After some appropriate remarks by A. Dixon, conference adjourned till to-morrow [tomorrow] morning at 10 o'clock.
Sunday morning, conference met persuant [pursuant] to adjournment.
Meeting commenced by the members present singing a hymn, after which the first chapter of Micah was read, and prayer by Elder Otis Shaw.
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