October 1849
Minutes of the General Conference. (May 1, 1850). Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star, pp. 131-135.
Deseret, 6th October, 1849 President Heber C. Kimball Elder John Taylor President Brigham Young At half-past one o’clock, p. m. Business President Brigham Young President Heber C. Kimball Elder John Taylor President Brigham Young Sunday, Oct. 7th, 1849 Sustaining of the General Authorities President Brigham Young President Heber C. Kimball Oct. 7th, 2 o’clock, P. M. Elder Parley P. Pratt Elder Erastus Snow Elder John Taylor Eight o’clock, P. M. Missionary Meeting |
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MINUTES OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE, HELD AT THE GREAT SALT LAKE CITY.
(From the “Frontier Guardian.”)
Deseret, 6th October, 1849.
Present.
Of the first presidency—Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball and Willard Richards. Patriarch—John Smith. Of the twelve apostles—P. P. Pratt, John Taylor, C. C. Rich, Lorenzo Snow, Erastus Snow, and F. D. Richards. Of the presidency of the stake—Daniel Spencer and Willard Snow. Of the high council—Isaac Morley, Henry G. Sherwood, Eleazer Miller, Levi Jackman, John Vance, Titus Billings, E. D. Wooley, William W. Major, Ira Eldridge, and Elisha Groves. Presidency of the seventies—Levi W. Hancock, Zera Pulsipher and Jedediah M. Grant. High Priest’s quorum—John Young, Reynolds Cahoon and George B. Wallace. Of the elders quorum—John Nebeker. Clerk of the conference—Thomas Bullock.
The conference was called to order by President Daniel Spencer,
when the choir sung the Jubilee hymn;
prayer by President H. C. Kimball;
singing by the choir.
(From the “Frontier Guardian.”)
Deseret, 6th October, 1849.
Present.
Of the first presidency—Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball and Willard Richards. Patriarch—John Smith. Of the twelve apostles—P. P. Pratt, John Taylor, C. C. Rich, Lorenzo Snow, Erastus Snow, and F. D. Richards. Of the presidency of the stake—Daniel Spencer and Willard Snow. Of the high council—Isaac Morley, Henry G. Sherwood, Eleazer Miller, Levi Jackman, John Vance, Titus Billings, E. D. Wooley, William W. Major, Ira Eldridge, and Elisha Groves. Presidency of the seventies—Levi W. Hancock, Zera Pulsipher and Jedediah M. Grant. High Priest’s quorum—John Young, Reynolds Cahoon and George B. Wallace. Of the elders quorum—John Nebeker. Clerk of the conference—Thomas Bullock.
The conference was called to order by President Daniel Spencer,
when the choir sung the Jubilee hymn;
prayer by President H. C. Kimball;
singing by the choir.
President H. C. Kimball
then addressed the conference, and stated that there was much business to be done, which will be beneficial to all, and in which all are equally interested. We are all of the same family; we have one God and one Saviour, therefore the business interests every one: this ought to be thought of more than it is. We have espoused this cause to continue in it through life and through all eternity. This world is only my second estate, and if I continue faithful in it, it will be glory everlasting to all eternity. Read the works of Abraham on these matters. We want to feel for the welfare, not only of this people, but all of the inhabitants of the earth. Shall we debar one portion of the inhabitants of the world of what we have obtained? How should we feel if they had received it and would not commit it to us? We want this people to take an interest with us in bearing off the kingdom to all the nations of the earth. The time is come when some of the Twelve and others of the Elders will have to go. How do you feel on the subject, ye elders of Israel? You ought to have your hearts prepared and be ready to go; know ye not that God established this work by Joseph Smith, his Prophet, and shall we become like drones in the House of Israel? I say no. Let us arise and shake ourselves, and make our election sure.
then addressed the conference, and stated that there was much business to be done, which will be beneficial to all, and in which all are equally interested. We are all of the same family; we have one God and one Saviour, therefore the business interests every one: this ought to be thought of more than it is. We have espoused this cause to continue in it through life and through all eternity. This world is only my second estate, and if I continue faithful in it, it will be glory everlasting to all eternity. Read the works of Abraham on these matters. We want to feel for the welfare, not only of this people, but all of the inhabitants of the earth. Shall we debar one portion of the inhabitants of the world of what we have obtained? How should we feel if they had received it and would not commit it to us? We want this people to take an interest with us in bearing off the kingdom to all the nations of the earth. The time is come when some of the Twelve and others of the Elders will have to go. How do you feel on the subject, ye elders of Israel? You ought to have your hearts prepared and be ready to go; know ye not that God established this work by Joseph Smith, his Prophet, and shall we become like drones in the House of Israel? I say no. Let us arise and shake ourselves, and make our election sure.
Elder John Taylor
then arose and said, we have met to confer together upon things pertaining to the kingdom of God, and shall have to attend to the interests of thousands who are not here. * * * There is something different in our religion to any other, for our covenants are all eternal—they all lay hold of eternity. Although our bodies may slumber in the grave, our spirits go into another existence, and we go to possess a glory that has been revealed to us: we have a knowledge pertaining to our children and our children’s children, through worlds without end. If we have got to be kings and priests to the Most High God, we have to become rulers, and those who do not know how to rule will be in a poor place; they will be similar to Napoleon on the island of Elba, retaining his title as an emperor, but having no one to rule over. O ye elders of Israel! I remember there are kings and priests now sitting on thrones, who, if they only knew, would be glad to exchange situations with you, and go and preach the gospel. I believe in a very short time the elders of Israel will come with their hats in hand (suiting the action to the word) to President Young, and want to go on missions, and I will say, sir, if you want fifty men to go now, they are on hand to go.
then arose and said, we have met to confer together upon things pertaining to the kingdom of God, and shall have to attend to the interests of thousands who are not here. * * * There is something different in our religion to any other, for our covenants are all eternal—they all lay hold of eternity. Although our bodies may slumber in the grave, our spirits go into another existence, and we go to possess a glory that has been revealed to us: we have a knowledge pertaining to our children and our children’s children, through worlds without end. If we have got to be kings and priests to the Most High God, we have to become rulers, and those who do not know how to rule will be in a poor place; they will be similar to Napoleon on the island of Elba, retaining his title as an emperor, but having no one to rule over. O ye elders of Israel! I remember there are kings and priests now sitting on thrones, who, if they only knew, would be glad to exchange situations with you, and go and preach the gospel. I believe in a very short time the elders of Israel will come with their hats in hand (suiting the action to the word) to President Young, and want to go on missions, and I will say, sir, if you want fifty men to go now, they are on hand to go.
President Brigham Young
gave some instructions about fixing the Bowery, &c., and said I feel happy for this shelter from the rays of the sun and the blasts of winter; I feel well in my mind, my heart is like the chariot of Aminadab, full of joy; I realize we ought to bear off the kingdom to the nations of the earth. This people, as a whole, are a good people, and I shall seek to do them good, and bring forth salvation to the whole House of Israel, for I want to see Zion built up.
The choir then sung a hymn, after which benediction was given by C. C. Rich.
Adjourned for one hour.
gave some instructions about fixing the Bowery, &c., and said I feel happy for this shelter from the rays of the sun and the blasts of winter; I feel well in my mind, my heart is like the chariot of Aminadab, full of joy; I realize we ought to bear off the kingdom to the nations of the earth. This people, as a whole, are a good people, and I shall seek to do them good, and bring forth salvation to the whole House of Israel, for I want to see Zion built up.
The choir then sung a hymn, after which benediction was given by C. C. Rich.
Adjourned for one hour.
At half-past one o’clock, p. m.,
conference met pursuant to adjournment, and opened in the usual manner.
conference met pursuant to adjournment, and opened in the usual manner.
President H. C. Kimball
rose to present some items of business, the first of which is, to raise funds to bring the poor to this place. Most of you are aware of the covenant made by the Saints in the Temple in Nauvoo, that we would not cease our exertions until we had brought the poor to this valley, or those that wanted to come. We are here, and are healthy and have plenty to eat, drink and to do, and I prophesy you shall never have less while you live. Shall we fulfil that covenant, or shall we not? The vote was unanimous to fulfil that covenant. Now let every man and woman take hold, and do not send your agent to the states with less than ten thousand dollars, and then you will cause a day of rejoicing among the poor in Illinois.
It was moved that we raise a fund to bring the poor in to this place. Carried.
It was motioned that there be a committee of five appointed to raise funds to send back to gather up the poor; carried.—That Willard Snow, John S. Fulmer, Lorenzo Snow, John D. Lee and Franklin D. Richards be that committee; carried.—That Edward Hunter carry the funds back to the States, buy cattle, take the oversight of the property, and bring the poor to this place; carried.—That Elders Amasa Lyman and Charles C. Rich be appointed to gather up funds in California, as agents for the perpetual fund; carried.—Elder John Taylor motioned, that the whole business pertaining to the Perpetual Emigrating Fund for the poor, be under the direction of the First Presidency; carried.—Moved that Elder Charles C. Rich, go on a mission to Western California and assist Elder Amasa Lyman in the duties of his office; to succeed Elder Lyman when he returns here; to receive tithing and donations in behalf of the church; and to perform all other duties as an Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; carried.—Moved that Elder Addison Pratt, James Brown and Hiram H. Blackwell, go to the Society Islands to preach the gospel; carried.—Motioned that Lorenzo Snow and Joseph Toronto go on missions to Italy. That Erastus Snow and Peter Hanson, go on missions to Denmark. That Joseph W. Johnson and Joseph W. Young go on mission to England. That John Taylor go on a mission to France; that Curtis E. Bolton go with Elder Taylor on his mission to France, and that Francis M. Pomeroy go with Elder Rich on his mission to Western California. All carried unanimously.
rose to present some items of business, the first of which is, to raise funds to bring the poor to this place. Most of you are aware of the covenant made by the Saints in the Temple in Nauvoo, that we would not cease our exertions until we had brought the poor to this valley, or those that wanted to come. We are here, and are healthy and have plenty to eat, drink and to do, and I prophesy you shall never have less while you live. Shall we fulfil that covenant, or shall we not? The vote was unanimous to fulfil that covenant. Now let every man and woman take hold, and do not send your agent to the states with less than ten thousand dollars, and then you will cause a day of rejoicing among the poor in Illinois.
It was moved that we raise a fund to bring the poor in to this place. Carried.
It was motioned that there be a committee of five appointed to raise funds to send back to gather up the poor; carried.—That Willard Snow, John S. Fulmer, Lorenzo Snow, John D. Lee and Franklin D. Richards be that committee; carried.—That Edward Hunter carry the funds back to the States, buy cattle, take the oversight of the property, and bring the poor to this place; carried.—That Elders Amasa Lyman and Charles C. Rich be appointed to gather up funds in California, as agents for the perpetual fund; carried.—Elder John Taylor motioned, that the whole business pertaining to the Perpetual Emigrating Fund for the poor, be under the direction of the First Presidency; carried.—Moved that Elder Charles C. Rich, go on a mission to Western California and assist Elder Amasa Lyman in the duties of his office; to succeed Elder Lyman when he returns here; to receive tithing and donations in behalf of the church; and to perform all other duties as an Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; carried.—Moved that Elder Addison Pratt, James Brown and Hiram H. Blackwell, go to the Society Islands to preach the gospel; carried.—Motioned that Lorenzo Snow and Joseph Toronto go on missions to Italy. That Erastus Snow and Peter Hanson, go on missions to Denmark. That Joseph W. Johnson and Joseph W. Young go on mission to England. That John Taylor go on a mission to France; that Curtis E. Bolton go with Elder Taylor on his mission to France, and that Francis M. Pomeroy go with Elder Rich on his mission to Western California. All carried unanimously.
President Young
then remarked, that when the Twelve are abroad in any nation, they dictate the affairs of the Church there, the same as I do here. The inquiry may be made, can Lorenzo Snow dictate any where but in Italy? Yes—The Twelve dictate in all the world, and send Elders where they please, and as they deem wisdom. We have appointed Lorenzo and Erastus Snow, to certain missions, have they any right to go anywhere else? Yes; I wish they would open the door to every nation on the earth, and if an Apostle sees any one professing to be an Elder in the Church and bringing disgrace on the priesthood, he has authority to silence him, demand his license and cut him off from the Church.
Moved that Franklin D. Richards, Job Smith and Haden W. Church go on a mission to England; all carried unanimously. Moved that Isaac Morley, Charles Shumway and Seth Taft, be the men to take the Presidency of the settlement in the Sandpitch valley. Carried
then remarked, that when the Twelve are abroad in any nation, they dictate the affairs of the Church there, the same as I do here. The inquiry may be made, can Lorenzo Snow dictate any where but in Italy? Yes—The Twelve dictate in all the world, and send Elders where they please, and as they deem wisdom. We have appointed Lorenzo and Erastus Snow, to certain missions, have they any right to go anywhere else? Yes; I wish they would open the door to every nation on the earth, and if an Apostle sees any one professing to be an Elder in the Church and bringing disgrace on the priesthood, he has authority to silence him, demand his license and cut him off from the Church.
Moved that Franklin D. Richards, Job Smith and Haden W. Church go on a mission to England; all carried unanimously. Moved that Isaac Morley, Charles Shumway and Seth Taft, be the men to take the Presidency of the settlement in the Sandpitch valley. Carried
President H. C. Kimball,
then made some pointed remarks on the propriety of classifying the mechanics, and appointing every man to his own branch of business. Whereupon, it was resolved that Henry G. Sherwood build a glass factory in the valley, as soon as circumstances will admit.
Motioned that George B. Wallace and John S. Higbee take a mission to England; carried. Moved that John Pack go with Elder Taylor on his mission to France; carried.
then made some pointed remarks on the propriety of classifying the mechanics, and appointing every man to his own branch of business. Whereupon, it was resolved that Henry G. Sherwood build a glass factory in the valley, as soon as circumstances will admit.
Motioned that George B. Wallace and John S. Higbee take a mission to England; carried. Moved that John Pack go with Elder Taylor on his mission to France; carried.
Elder John Taylor
then introduced the subject of organizing a carrying company, and moved that a company be organized to carry goods and merchandise from the Missouri River to this place; carried.
then introduced the subject of organizing a carrying company, and moved that a company be organized to carry goods and merchandise from the Missouri River to this place; carried.
President Young
proposed that a passenger train be started from here to the States, and “vice versa,” forthwith. Adjourned, until to-morrow, at 10 A. M.
proposed that a passenger train be started from here to the States, and “vice versa,” forthwith. Adjourned, until to-morrow, at 10 A. M.
Sunday, Oct. 7th, 1849.--
Conference met pursuant to adjournment, and opened as usual.
Conference met pursuant to adjournment, and opened as usual.
President Young called the congregation to order, and mentioned the different business to be brought before them, and rejoiced to meet with the Saints, and enjoy the society of a people who profess Christianity, and who are followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am thankful for this shelter from the rays of the sun in summer and a shelter from the inclemency and severity of the cold winters that we have had hitherto.
On motion, President Brigham Young was sustained as the First President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by unanimous vote of Conference, and also, Heber C. Kimball as first, and Willard Richards as second Counsellors to President Young.
Motioned that John Smith be sustained as the Patriarch of the whole church; carried. That Willard Richards be sustained as Historian to the Church; carried. That Orson Hyde, be sustained as the President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; carried. Also, Parley P. Pratt, Orson Pratt, Wilford Woodruff, John Taylor, George A. Smith, Amasa Lyman, Ezra T. Benson, Charles C. Rich, Lorenzo Snow, Erastus Snow, and Franklin D. Richards; carried. Motioned that John Young be sustained as the President of the High Priests’ Quorum, and also, Reynolds Cahoon, as first and George B. Wallace as second counsellors; carried. Motioned that Joseph Young be sustained as the First President, Levi W. Hancock, second, Henry Herriman, third, Zera Pulsipher, fourth, Albert P. Rockwood, fifth, Benjamin S. Clapp, sixth, and Jedediah M. Grant, seventh, Presidents of the Quorum of Seventies; carried. Motioned that Daniel Spencer be sustained as President of this stake of Zion, and David Fulmer as his first, and Willard Snow as his second Counsellors; carried.
President Young then said, that as Isaac Morley is appointed to go and preside over the settlement in Sandpitch valley, it will be necessary to appoint another President in his stead; and as Elder Sherwood is the oldest member of the High Council, he is now nominated to fill that office.
On motion, Henry G. Sherwood was appointed President of the High Council; carried. On motion, Edwin D. Wooley was appointed a member of that Council, and also William W. Major, John Vance, Ira Eldridge, Levi Jackman, Eleazer Miller, Elisha H. Groves, Lewis Abbott, Heman Hyde, and John Kempton. On motion, Newel K. Whitney was sustained as Presiding Bishop; and John Nebeker President of the Elders’ Quorum, and Joseph Harker President of the Priests’ Quorum.
On motion, President Brigham Young was sustained as the First President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by unanimous vote of Conference, and also, Heber C. Kimball as first, and Willard Richards as second Counsellors to President Young.
Motioned that John Smith be sustained as the Patriarch of the whole church; carried. That Willard Richards be sustained as Historian to the Church; carried. That Orson Hyde, be sustained as the President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; carried. Also, Parley P. Pratt, Orson Pratt, Wilford Woodruff, John Taylor, George A. Smith, Amasa Lyman, Ezra T. Benson, Charles C. Rich, Lorenzo Snow, Erastus Snow, and Franklin D. Richards; carried. Motioned that John Young be sustained as the President of the High Priests’ Quorum, and also, Reynolds Cahoon, as first and George B. Wallace as second counsellors; carried. Motioned that Joseph Young be sustained as the First President, Levi W. Hancock, second, Henry Herriman, third, Zera Pulsipher, fourth, Albert P. Rockwood, fifth, Benjamin S. Clapp, sixth, and Jedediah M. Grant, seventh, Presidents of the Quorum of Seventies; carried. Motioned that Daniel Spencer be sustained as President of this stake of Zion, and David Fulmer as his first, and Willard Snow as his second Counsellors; carried.
President Young then said, that as Isaac Morley is appointed to go and preside over the settlement in Sandpitch valley, it will be necessary to appoint another President in his stead; and as Elder Sherwood is the oldest member of the High Council, he is now nominated to fill that office.
On motion, Henry G. Sherwood was appointed President of the High Council; carried. On motion, Edwin D. Wooley was appointed a member of that Council, and also William W. Major, John Vance, Ira Eldridge, Levi Jackman, Eleazer Miller, Elisha H. Groves, Lewis Abbott, Heman Hyde, and John Kempton. On motion, Newel K. Whitney was sustained as Presiding Bishop; and John Nebeker President of the Elders’ Quorum, and Joseph Harker President of the Priests’ Quorum.
Presidents Young and Kimball
made some remarks on the duties of Teachers, showing their right and duty to teach, and watch over all Saints, in their several wards, High Priests not excepted.
It was moved that we lay off a city in Capt. Brown’s neighborhood; carried. And also lay off a city in the Utah valley; carried. Also, that we make a settlement in Sandpitch valley and lay off a city; carried. Motioned that John E. Fossgreen take a mission to Sweden; carried. Motioned that all the Bishops attend to administering the Sacrament this afternoon; carried. Choir sung a hymn, and adjourned for one hour.
made some remarks on the duties of Teachers, showing their right and duty to teach, and watch over all Saints, in their several wards, High Priests not excepted.
It was moved that we lay off a city in Capt. Brown’s neighborhood; carried. And also lay off a city in the Utah valley; carried. Also, that we make a settlement in Sandpitch valley and lay off a city; carried. Motioned that John E. Fossgreen take a mission to Sweden; carried. Motioned that all the Bishops attend to administering the Sacrament this afternoon; carried. Choir sung a hymn, and adjourned for one hour.
Oct. 7th, 2 o’clock, P. M.--
Conference assembled, and opened as usual, when the several Bishops proceeded to administer the Sacrament.
Conference assembled, and opened as usual, when the several Bishops proceeded to administer the Sacrament.
Elder Parley P. Pratt
related his experience at the commencement of the work, and the time when the Prophet Joseph Smith stood up in the midst of the congregation, and by revelation, pointed out each individual to be ordained to the Melchisedec Priesthood; and also related a miraculous case of healing a woman, who was near her death. He then delivered a discourse on the subject of tithing: said he, the principle of tithing is not peculiar to this church or people—it is as old as the Bible. We see it illustrated in Abram’s day, for when he held the power of the Kingdom of God, Abram paid one-tenth of all he possessed. Where is there a Latter-day Saint who does not know, and understand, that it is by the power of the Melchisedec Priesthood that we receive forgiveness, justification, and eternal life. To fulfil the law of tithing, a man should make out and lay before the Bishop a schedule of all his property, and pay him the one-tenth of it; when he has tithed his principal once, he has no occasion to tithe again, but the next year he must pay the one-tenth of his increase, and the tenth of his time, of his cattle, money, goods, and trade; and whatever use we put it to, it is still our own for the Lord does not carry it away with Him to Heaven. We have to establish the Government of God on earth, and that requires means, and a knowledge how to use it, and to have every thing written on “Holiness to the Lord.” Let God have what is His, and every thing be under the control of the Lord, and not Caesar, or the world. If the people do not hold themselves responsible to help to carry off the Kingdom of God, how do you expect we can do it ourselves. The Twelve and the Elders are all minute men, and that is what makes us different to the rest of the world.
related his experience at the commencement of the work, and the time when the Prophet Joseph Smith stood up in the midst of the congregation, and by revelation, pointed out each individual to be ordained to the Melchisedec Priesthood; and also related a miraculous case of healing a woman, who was near her death. He then delivered a discourse on the subject of tithing: said he, the principle of tithing is not peculiar to this church or people—it is as old as the Bible. We see it illustrated in Abram’s day, for when he held the power of the Kingdom of God, Abram paid one-tenth of all he possessed. Where is there a Latter-day Saint who does not know, and understand, that it is by the power of the Melchisedec Priesthood that we receive forgiveness, justification, and eternal life. To fulfil the law of tithing, a man should make out and lay before the Bishop a schedule of all his property, and pay him the one-tenth of it; when he has tithed his principal once, he has no occasion to tithe again, but the next year he must pay the one-tenth of his increase, and the tenth of his time, of his cattle, money, goods, and trade; and whatever use we put it to, it is still our own for the Lord does not carry it away with Him to Heaven. We have to establish the Government of God on earth, and that requires means, and a knowledge how to use it, and to have every thing written on “Holiness to the Lord.” Let God have what is His, and every thing be under the control of the Lord, and not Caesar, or the world. If the people do not hold themselves responsible to help to carry off the Kingdom of God, how do you expect we can do it ourselves. The Twelve and the Elders are all minute men, and that is what makes us different to the rest of the world.
Elders Erastus Snow and John Taylor
on same subject.
It was moved that Jacob Gates go on a mission to England; carried.
Elder Parley P. Pratt then moved that this Conference adjourn to the 6th of April next, at 10 o’clock, a. m., to meet in this place; carried.
Choir then sung the Doxology, and were dismissed with Benediction by Willard Snow.
President Brigham Young then blessed the people in the name of the Lord, when they separated rejoicing in the Lord for His many mercies, that He has extended to His Saints, and for the happy and glorious Conference that they had been privileged in attending.
Thomas Bullock,
Clerk of Conference.
on same subject.
It was moved that Jacob Gates go on a mission to England; carried.
Elder Parley P. Pratt then moved that this Conference adjourn to the 6th of April next, at 10 o’clock, a. m., to meet in this place; carried.
Choir then sung the Doxology, and were dismissed with Benediction by Willard Snow.
President Brigham Young then blessed the people in the name of the Lord, when they separated rejoicing in the Lord for His many mercies, that He has extended to His Saints, and for the happy and glorious Conference that they had been privileged in attending.
Thomas Bullock,
Clerk of Conference.
Eight o’clock, P. M.--
The brethren who had been appointed to go on missions, were called together in the evening for the purpose of receiving instructions, &c. whereupon the First Presidency proceeded to lay their hands on the Quorum of the Twelve and set them apart for their respective missions.
The Twelve then laid their hands on the Elders who had been appointed missions to the different nations of the earth, and set them apart, predicting their success, and the remarkable scenes that will transpire during their absence from their families. A joyful meeting was continued until twenty minutes past ten, when the meeting dismissed all enjoying the peaceable influence of the Spirit of God, and filled with faith that the Lord God of Israel will speedily work a great and glorious work on the earth.
Thomas Bullock, Clerk.
The brethren who had been appointed to go on missions, were called together in the evening for the purpose of receiving instructions, &c. whereupon the First Presidency proceeded to lay their hands on the Quorum of the Twelve and set them apart for their respective missions.
The Twelve then laid their hands on the Elders who had been appointed missions to the different nations of the earth, and set them apart, predicting their success, and the remarkable scenes that will transpire during their absence from their families. A joyful meeting was continued until twenty minutes past ten, when the meeting dismissed all enjoying the peaceable influence of the Spirit of God, and filled with faith that the Lord God of Israel will speedily work a great and glorious work on the earth.
Thomas Bullock, Clerk.