| 420 "The meeting then called for the reading of the memorial, and the report of the committee on judiciary, to whom the same had been referred.-Which were read.
"It was then resolved that a committee of five be appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the sentiments of this conference in reference to the report.
"Resolved, that Robert D. Foster, Orson Hyde, John E. Page, Joseph Wood, and Robert B. Thompson compose said committee, and report to this conference.
"Resolved that this meeting adjourn until to-morrow morning at nine o'clock.
"A hymn was then sung and the meeting was dismissed by Elder John Smith.
"Wednesday morning [8th], conference met pursuant to adjournment.
"A number were confirmed who had been baptized the previous evening.
"The meeting was then opened with prayer by Elder Marks.
"The committee appointed to draft resolutions on the report which was read yesterday, were then called upon to make their report.
"Robert B. Thompson of the committee then read the resolutions, as follows:-
"Whereas, we learn with deep sorrow, regret, and disappointment that the committee on judiciary, to whom was referred the memorial of the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called Mormons) complaining of the grievances suffered by them in the State of Missouri, have reported unfavorably to our cause, to justice and humanity,
"Therefore,
"Resolved, 1st. That we consider the report of the committee on judiciary unconstitutional and subversive of the rights of a free people; and justly calls for the disapprobation of all the supporters and lovers of good government and republican principles.
"Resolved, 2d. That the committee state in their report that our memorial aggravated the case of our oppressors,
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