History, 1838–1856, volume F-1 [1 May 1844–8 August 1844]

  • Source Note
  • Historical Introduction
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<​June 30​> which they promised to do.
Col. Richardson agreed to use all his influence to stay all illegal writs, and all writs for the present.
requested a guard might be sent to Golden’s Point, to protect the people there from the Mob.
Father was present, and spoke of the destruction of crops by the troops.
We extract from ’s Journal:—
“The Boston branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and many elders from various parts, met in Conference in Franklin Hall, , on the 29th day of June 1844.
“Present: a majority of the Quorum of the Twelve, viz., Prest , Presiding, Elders , , , , and .
C”onference opened by prayer.
“Elder occupied the forenoon in an interesting manner.
“Elders , and severally addressed the meeting in the afternoon, much to the edification of the people.
“Resolved that James H. Glines and William Henderson be ordained elders: they were ordained under the hands of Elders and .
“Conference adjourned till Sunday morning.
“The Twelve met in Council in the evening.
“30th. 10 a. m. Conference met pursuant to adjournment.
“Elder addressed the meeting, and ably removed the objections generally urged against new revelation.
“In the afternoon Elder preached on the immortality of the body and the spirit, and also the principle of charity, connecting it with baptism for the dead.
“In the evening Elder preached from the words of Jesus: ‘Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you.’
“The house was full through the day and evening, and much instruction was given during the conference by those who spoke”
1 July 1844 • Monday
<​July 1​> Monday 1. A. Jonas and Col. Fellows arrived in , with a message from the to the City Council. We copy their instructions: [HC 7:149]
“Colonel Fellows and Captain Jonas are requested to proceed by the first boat to and ascertain what is the feeling, disposition, and determination of the people there, in reference to the late disturbances, ascertain whether any of them propose in any manner to revenge themselves, whether any threats have been used, and what is proposed generally, to be done by them. They are also requested to return to and make similar inquiries there; ascertain how far false rumors have been put afloat for the purpose of raising forces; what is the purpose of the militia assembled, whether any attack is intended on . Ascertain also, whether any persons from or intend to take part in the matter, and in my name forbid any such interference, without my request, on pain of being demanded for punishment.
“June 30th 1844” [p. 242]
June 30 which they promised to do.
Col. Richardson agreed to use all his influence to stay all illegal writs, and all writs for the present.
requested a guard might be sent to Golden’s Point, to protect the people there from the Mob.
Father was present, and spoke of the destruction of crops by the troops.
We extract from ’s Journal:—
“The Boston branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and many elders from various parts, met in Conference in Franklin Hall, , on the 29th day of June 1844.
“Present: a majority of the Quorum of the Twelve, viz., Prest , Presiding, Elders , , , , and .
C”onference opened by prayer.
“Elder occupied the forenoon in an interesting manner.
“Elders , and severally addressed the meeting in the afternoon, much to the edification of the people.
“Resolved that James H. Glines and William Henderson be ordained elders: they were ordained under the hands of Elders and .
“Conference adjourned till Sunday morning.
“The Twelve met in Council in the evening.
“30th. 10 a. m. Conference met pursuant to adjournment.
“Elder addressed the meeting, and ably removed the objections generally urged against new revelation.
“In the afternoon Elder preached on the immortality of the body and the spirit, and also the principle of charity, connecting it with baptism for the dead.
“In the evening Elder preached from the words of Jesus: ‘Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you.’
“The house was full through the day and evening, and much instruction was given during the conference by those who spoke”
1 July 1844 • Monday
July 1 Monday 1. A. Jonas and Col. Fellows arrived in , with a message from the to the City Council. We copy their instructions: [HC 7:149]
“Colonel Fellows and Captain Jonas are requested to proceed by the first boat to and ascertain what is the feeling, disposition, and determination of the people there, in reference to the late disturbances, ascertain whether any of them propose in any manner to revenge themselves, whether any threats have been used, and what is proposed generally, to be done by them. They are also requested to return to and make similar inquiries there; ascertain how far false rumors have been put afloat for the purpose of raising forces; what is the purpose of the militia assembled, whether any attack is intended on . Ascertain also, whether any persons from or intend to take part in the matter, and in my name forbid any such interference, without my request, on pain of being demanded for punishment.
“June 30th 1844” [p. 242]
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