Conference Meetings

Minutes of a Conference held in Quincy, Ill. Feb. 18th 1843.

Conference convened pursuant to previous appointment. Elder David Hollister was in attendance, from Nauvoo. Elder B. Dustin was unanimously chosen president, and J. Nichols clerk, of the conference. Elders D. S. Hollister and G. M. McKenzie, were chosen council. President Dustin them made some preliminary remarks, setting forth the object of this meeting.

On motion, elder J. Nichols then represented the branch of the church at Quincy, consisting of 77 members, including 2 high priests, 5 elders, 1 priest, 1 teacher, and 1 deacon, mostly in good standing.

On motion, Joseph Pine and wife were admitted into this branch.

On motion, it was resolved, that a few loads of produce be made up, and sent to Nauvoo, for the benefit of the Temple.

On motion, resolved, that we adjourn till 6 o'clock, P. M.

At 6 o'clock conference re-assembled, and was opened with prayer, by elder Hollister. A lecture was delivered by elder Hollister, upon the duty of the saints. Two members were presented for ordination, and accepted, viz: Silas Maynard, elder, and Simeon Crandle, deacon, who were accordingly ordained.

On motion, resolved, that we adjourn till tomorrow, 10 o'clock, A. M.

Sunday morning, 10 o'clock, conference met according to adjournment. Elder Hollister delivered a lecture from the gospel of John, 21:22d verse.

After intermission of one hour, the sacrament was administered by elders Hollister and Pine.

On motion, Elder E Tufts and wife's request for a letter, was unanimously granted.

The minutes of this conference were then read, and on motion, resolved, that it be adjourned till the 20th day of May next.

B. Dustin, Pres't.

J. Nichols, Clerk.

(Reported for the Boston Bee.)