remarks from the chairman, concerning and proposed to appoint a mission to , Russia or some popular [populous?] Kingdom. All that is past before we enter this council is to have no influence on us here, and no body is to be put down for past conduct, as Ezekiel says. If a man forsake his sins they shall be remembered against him no more forever. But if he turn away from his righteousness and commit iniquity all his former sins return on his head”. He continued to speak on general principles at some length. The way to accomplish great things, is to be indefatigueble and never rest till the thing is accomplished. [p. [230]]