| 145 "'The council was then asked if they concurred with the decision; if so, to manifest it by rising, when they all arose.
"'The vote was then put to the congregation, which was carried unanimously.
"'The negative was called but no one voted.
"'Brother Marcellus Cowdery arose and said he wished to have it understood that he did not vote either way, because he did not consider it a legal tribunal. He also offered insult to the High Council and to the church, by reading a letter belonging to Thomas B. Marsh before giving it to him, and in speaking against the authorities of the church.
"'A motion was then made by President Patten, that fellowship be withdrawn from Marcellus Cowdery until he make satisfaction; which was seconded and carried unanimously.
"'Thomas B. Marsh,}
"'David W. Patten, }Presidents.
"'Ebenezer Robinson, Clerk of High Council.'"
-Millennial Star, vol. 16, pp. 115-117.
The following letter, written to the authorities of the church at Kirtland by Joseph Smith, will be read with interest. We invite especial attention to the vision concerning Elder Marks, which indicates that he would finally triumph over his enemies and be raised "up for a blessing unto many people."
"'To the Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Kirtland:-
"'Dear and Well-Beloved Brethren:-Through the grace and mercy of our God, after a long and tedious journey of two months and one day, I and my family arrived safe in the city of Far West, having been met at Huntsville, one hundred and twenty miles from the place, by my brethren with teams and money, to forward us on our journey. When within eight miles of the city of Far West we were met by an escort of brethren from the city; viz., Thomas B. Marsh, John Corrill, Elias Higbee, and several others of the faithful of the West, who received us with open arms and warm hearts, and welcomed us to the bosom of their society. On our arrival in the city we were greeted on every hand by
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