The Prophet arived & took the stand. and arose in the midst of the [Saints and] said ( come & take your post) & further remarked I do not know whether the object of the meeting has been told or not I apologize for not comeing sooner. I have had so much on my mind since I saw you that I hardly know whare to begin or to say but one of the grand objects that I had in view in calling this meeting was in maki[n]g a few remarks relative to the laws & ordinances and building the , the reason I want to speak of the laws is the Officers have difficulty in administering the laws. We are republican & wish to have the people rule but rule in righteousness. [p. [198]]