| Show I 1 I 1 secured seam ml I 1 HISTORY OK 40 MEPH SMITH 8 0 0 AWL 1840 monday ath emars young Kit Kh noall pratt d finith 31 nith and balock Hud HA lock clandod bait lu in liverpool liv on the bant dritt diy daiy of tile the eleventh the church after aia tedious p nagi ge of twenty dight days daya during aix teen of which they encountered head winds and I 1 one severe bleary of three ur or four days day am asil it ii great 1 i portion of llie 16 time the tha docks wre w ra covered with 1 witter water ill of which tended to increase seasick sea sick ness and suffering 1 I 1 at th taj of sa sailing fling presta frosts young and kim 11 balls he dut was very poor goo arnith A 8 ith bad the lie agna for six atys in succession wilen when tile ship hip loft lifty hw moorings the tha shore re sounded resound ad with tha bougs of the tb who had come coine down to 1 I 1 bid thern them fredwill fre will they budig the I 1 lant ship hip is badr way 11 until out ant of 61 hearing the brethren occupied three berths in tha fore ci tie takhing whit ws was called a steer ig with tha eve ev piton of eldar r kimball Ki inlall not one ona of I 1 them hid had ever bona been waa jda and the sailors called them land lubbers thy th Y had scarcely beon been at sea aea 12 hours before the whole of them were pros grated by sea sickness aeo atoa A gt g t rid of I 1 I 1 sad and has ha nov norbid ir hod it since eid ra r OF OPra tl G A smith and reuben hodi hedi 1 ock lock staid on board to look after the about 3 pm br young seat a small bout bodt for thein and the boatmen piloted them to the same bac jilani who where re ahey all met together partook of the sacrament aud and returned for their safe deliverance t when they landed boded they were almost penn ilem I 1 two or ahr thre of them hid sufficient to buy bay hats I 1 for or those who n needed oded tham the worst minutes of a general Cut ference held la in nu at a general conference of tha chorch of jesus christ chast of ef latter diy daiy saints held in nau hancock Hatic eek coa ity illinois on eu the sixth day of april A D 1840 1841 agreeable to previous up ap joseph sinith jr w is called upon to preside over the meeting and R B H thompson was chosen clerk the confer then by prayer maze by b elder john 6 page the president rove made some come observations ou on the business of the conference exhorted the brethen arc then who had charges to liike jig fiust individuals and aad made some very ap ite remarks respecting pulling the beam out of their eye that they may see more dearly the mote which was in their brothers eye A wier letter wd ads then read broo frou the presidents of tho the seventies Se wishing for an explanation of the steps which the high council haa taken iu in removing elor elder francis gladden bish bishop fro from M the quorum of the seventies to viat or of th tho ats without any otha arthr r ordination than he nod nad wh in u in the quorum of the seventies and wished to know k now whether those ordained into the seventies Sove es at the tine ti ne eldar eider bishop woo was had bad a right to the high priesthood or not several persons parsons spoke on the sub after which the president gave a at of the an dhority of tha th seven leveni i 9 and said they were elders eldera and not high and consequently elder bishop had no claita to the ff aih agh priesthood i I 1 on motion resolved that elder francis gladden bishop be placed back into the die quorum of tile the I 1 i ol oa motion resolved that the conference adjourn until tw conference met pursuant to adjournment Pr prayer tyer by F elder joseph young elder elder thom grover G rover presented charges against brother D W rogers for compiling a hymn book and selling it us the one compiled and published hy sister emma smith secondly for writing a private letter to new york city casting caa fiig reflections lotions on the character of elder john ahu ohu P greene and chii thirdly adly for administering medicine which had a 4 bad effect 0 I 1 on motion resolved that as brother rogers is not present that his bis case be wd laid over until tomor to mor row elder john lawson then came foiw rd and eta stated staled that iu iti consequence of some difficulty existing I 1 in the branch of the church where he resided respecting erting the word of wisdom fellowship had wn withdrawn from him and aho from brother thomas S edwards after livar hearing big the particulars on motion resolved that john lawson and thornas thomas 8 edwards be restored to fellowship elder orson hyde addressed the conference of at i some flome length and stated that it had been prophesied 0 a aed some years ago that he had a great work to perform among the jews and th t he had recently been n moved upon by the spirit of the lord to 1 0 to o visit that people and nd gather up all the information 1 he could respecting their movements expectations ac and communicate the same to this a I 1 church and to the nation at large stating that he 4 intended to visit vidt the aws in new york london and amsterdam and then visit constantinople and the holy lind 4 on motion resolved that elder orson hyde 4 proceed on his mission to the jews and that letters of commendation ra bergiven be given him signed by the president and clerk ol 01 the conference 7 elder john E page age then arose and spoke with I 1 much force on the subject of elder hydes mis inis sion aion the tha gathering of the jews and restoration the house of israel provin proving in in a short but eat convincing manner from the vie aiole book of mormon and the book f dor I 1 trine rive and covenants that these things must mast tile take place and that the time had nearly arrived for their accomplishment adjourned Adour ned until tomorrow to morrow morning 9 0 tuesday morning moraine ath conference met pur I 1 adint to adjournment A hymn was sung by the choir and the throne of grace W was addressed by elder caleb baldwin brother P V W rogers reg fral F ral case was waa than called up and after many observations I 1 and explanations jt it was on motion resolved that D W rogers he be forgiven and the hand of be continued towards him I 1 corrence Con rence adjourned for one hour hoar and met to adjournment ahyme was sung sting by bv 1 t the he 1 c halt choir followed by prayer by elder R ca h a the president culled upon the clerk to re read d the report of the first preside delmy icy and high council with regard to their proceedings in purchasing chusit ig lands and securing a place of gathering for the saints sainta the report wring having beu been read the president made swe somei respecting the I 1 pa pecuniary egnia ry affairs of the church 1 and requested the die brethren ethren rr to step forward and aad assist in liquidating the debts on OB the town plot so no that the poor boor might have an inheritance lp the Brosl dent then gave an account of their mission to washington city the treatment they r and the action of the senate on the memorial which was presented before them tile the meeting tb then qu craded for the reading the memorial and the report of the committee ou on judiciary to whom thom the same was wa R referred which were read on motion resolved that a committee of five be appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the senti of this conference to la reference to the repol l motion it was resolved that robert D poster foster oroon arpon avde john fi page P ge joseph wood and robert B thompson compose said committee and report to this conference resolved that this meeting meet ing adjourn until tomorrow morning our oar brethren found elder john taylor who in with josoph fielding hud had built up a branch of 38 members in liverpool wo wednesday morning oth conference met pursuant to adjournment A number were confirmed c who had boen baptized the previous ey evening e a paver by elder marks the committee appointed to draft on the report of tile the committee Commit tob of the judiciary were then called upon to make their report R IB B of the committee then read the resolutions us as follows J j J Wh whereas Arts we learn with delo dew sorrow regret ind disappointment that the committee on the Judic judiciary larv to whom was waa referred the memorial of tile the of the church of jesup jean christ of lott latter r doy Sal saints sits commonly culled called mormons cormons Mor mons complaining of the griA grievances vances suffered by them lot in ti the e state of missouri have reported unfavorably to nut nur cause to juR justice tice and huni humanity anity The then refon fore hotly alty consider foider the report f tile committee on J judiciary mi and subversive to tile the rights of a free people mid and justly calls for the disapprobation of all it the sui supporters portera nid loverson lover good government and mi 4 rp r p principles resolved my that the committee title state iv iu their report art that our amori il aggravates the case of our oppressors and at the same saine time say that they have not examined into the truth hood hoed of the facts mentioned mention montio ned d in said X Mrtin morial orial resolved adly tho tha the does not aggravate the conduct olour of our oppressors as a every 8 t at set atit it forth in said memorial was uh auh a z by indubitable testimony therefore we cono consider ider the statements of the committee in regard 9 rd to that pirt part as f tilse lse antl ans aug ungenerous nerous resolved athly that that part of the report warring to the justice and magne magnanimity of the state slate of missouri for redress wedelin wede ein ita great insult to our goad sense beuer judgment and when numerous which were thid before the committee prove that we could only go into the state of MW M missouri W couri contrary to the exterminating order of the governor and consequently Bon rou at the risk of our lives resolved stilly that after repeated appeals to constituted authorities of the stute state of missouri for redress which were in vain we fondly hoped that in the congress of the united states slates ample justice would hive have been beau rendered us M and upon thet consideration alone we pledged or selves elves to t abide their deci decision plon resolved reserved fifthly that the exterminating order of gov governor anor boggs it is it a direct infraction of the constitution ion of the united states and of the state of missouri and the committee in i ic fusing to investigate them the proceedings dings of the ex executive autive and oth others e ra of the state of at missouri and turning a deaf ear ear to the cries of widows orphans aad hi h blood we deem no less than seconding the proceedings of that hat murderous clan whose deeds aro are recorded in heaven heave and justly call down upon their heads the righteous judgments of an 1 off crded god I 1 I 1 resolved athly that tha the thanks of this meet ing be tendered to the citizens of the state of illinois for their kind liberal and generous cond conduct glet towards us as and that we cali upon them ni as well as every patriot iu in this vast republic to aid us in all lawful endeavors to obtain redress for the injuries I 1 we have sustained resolved athly that the thanks of this meeting be tendered to the delegation of Illi illinois for the bold manly noble and independent course th thy they y have taken fit presenting our case before the nati natica oila arnid amid misrepresentation contumely and abit abuse ifie winch was heaped upon us in our suiT suffering ering condition resolved athly that ohp thanks of this meeting he tendered to governor carlin of illinois governor anew of iowa territory for their sympathy aid and protection and t to all other honorable gentlemen who have assisted us in our endeavors redress I 1 resolved lethly that jospph joseph smith junior sidney rigdon and elias higbee the del eates appoint d by this church to visit the city of washington to present our tuffe sufferings rings before the authorities of the nation be tendered the thanks of this m meeting epting for the prompt and effi efficient trout mannet manner in it which they have discharged their anty and that they be requested in behalf of the church chu mh of jesu christ of litster day S ants throughout the world to continue to use nse their endeavors to obtain redress for a suffering people and if all hopeb ho pm of obtaining for the injuries done u OB 13 he entirely blunted blasted that chev then appeal our case atif the court of heaven atwil gitig tha th A the great jehovah who rules over the destiny of nations and who notices the falling sparrows will undoubtedly redress our wrongs and ere era I 1 long avento avenge us 4 f our adversaries i on motion resolved that the report of the committee on the Joli ciary HS as well a the fore 1 gale goiner r preamble and resolutions be published in tle t 10 quincy papers I 1 on motion resolved solved ro that a committee of three be appointed to investigate the recommendations of those persons who wish to obtain an ordination to the ministry and ordain such as are thought th aught worthy and that elders bent beat wood and hyde compose said committee i resolved thit this his meeting feel satisfied with the proceeding etling of the presidency ticy with regard to the sales of town pro property porty ac and that they aro are requested 0 t continue in their ogency resolved that this meeting adjourn for one hour conference met pursuant to adjournment after singing the president arose and read the ad chapter of johns gospel after which prayer was offered by elder snow the president pre ati commet commenced ced making observations on the dif ferent euhl subjects P eta embraced in the chapter particularly the ad ath and ath bemes illustrating it with a verv beautiful fid and striking figure and throwing a flood of light on the subjects brought up to review he then spoke to alie elders respecting their mission and advised those who went into the world to preach the gospel to leave their fain families flies provided with the necessaries of life and to teach the gathering as set met forth in the holy scriptures that it had been wisdom for the most of the ch church arch to keep on this side of the river tw that ig OZ dation might be established I 1 in this bowma place but that now it was the privilege of the s to occupy tho the lands in iowa or wherever the spirit might lead them that lie he did not wish t to have any political p critical ori icil influence but wished the saints to use their political franchise to the best of their knowledge he theo then stilted stated thit that ohice elder hyde had been appointed tu to visit the je jews we lie he hail akao felt a ini imbres pres sion mon that it would be well wei for elder john E P ge to accompany him on his mission jt it was resolved that eldr john E page be appointed to accompany elder orson oreon hyde on his mis mission sion and that lie have proper credentials given him it was thou theu resolved that as an a great part of the time of the conference had been liken up with charges against individuals which might have been settled by the diff mut authorities of the church in future no a such ach cases be brought wore before the conferences 1 I 1 I 1 the committee or ordinations reported that they had ordained thirty one persons to he elders eldera elded bided in the church who were ordained ordain ed under the hands of alpheus gifford and stephen perry which report was accepted I 1 F G W Wj flit lliams 1 ams pr r kenw himself on the stand and 4 asked forgiveness for his c conduct and i i expressed his ais determination to dothe do the will of god in future his ease case was presen presented ieA to the conference by president hyrum smith when it was waa unanimously y res resolved olied that F G williams be forgiven and be received rece iveA into the fellowship of the church jt it w a reported that seventy five persons had been baptie d during the conference and th that a t upwards of fifty haaf been recel received ted 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