At a special conference held at Macedonia, December 26th, 1843, J. M. Benson was arraigned on a charge of seduction and adultery
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Upon defendants plea of guilt,
Resolved, That Elder J. M. Benson be cut off from the church, and published in the Times and Seasons.
After some very appropriate remarks by the president, conference adjourned sine die. JOHN SMITH, Prest. pro tem.
J. E. Johnson, Recorder.