--- title: Times and Seasons description: Issues of 1844 to 1845. authors: - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints editors: - Ebenezer Robinson - Don Carlos Smith - Smith, Joseph, Jr. - Taylor, John collections: - periodicals tags: - newspaper - times-and-seasons - nauvoo - nineteenth-century periodical: Times and Seasons volume: 5 number: 22 published: 1844-12-01 publisher: E. Robinson and D. C. Smith; later John Taylor publisher_place: Commerce and Nauvoo, Illinois language: en type: article reference: "“Conference Minutes,” *Times and Seasons* 5, no. 22 (December 1, 1844): 725–727." printed_title: CONFERENCE MINUTES source: url: https://archive.org/details/per_utah-and-the-mormons_times-and-seasons_1844-12-01_5_22 transcription: Text from the Centerplace.org transcription (https://www.centerplace.org/history/ts/v5n22.htm), with its page breaks; this Internet Archive scan is the reference copy (its OCR was used only as a witness for OCR repair) identifier: per_utah-and-the-mormons_times-and-seasons_1844-12-01_5_22 start_page: 725 end_page: 727 curator_note: A Mormon newspaper published by the church in Nauvoo; included for historical study. Inclusion does not imply endorsement. rights: status: public-domain basis: US publication 1844 (Nauvoo, Illinois); published before 1931, so public domain in the United States source: https://archive.org/details/per_utah-and-the-mormons_times-and-seasons_1844-12-01_5_22 publication_year: 1844 --- # Conference Minutes Minutes of a Conference held at the Deer Creek Branch, Wayne Co. Illinois, -5th 1844. On Motion, Nathan Mores was called to the chair, and John Pritchett appointed Clerk. The Conference was opened by prayer, after which the following representation was given of the Branch: viz. four elders, one teacher, and fifty four members, all in good standing; when it was Resolved,-That in order to secure our own salvation and the permanency of this great work, we hold ourselves in readiness, as much as possible, at all times to obey the instructions of the Twelve. NATHAN MORES, President. JOHN PRITCHETT, Clerk. Quincy, Sept. 1, 1844. At a conference at which Enos Curtis was president, and Henry Pinney clerk, it was resolved that Moses Jones, Silas Maynard and W. B. Corbitt be recommended to the High Priests' Quorum to be ordained as high priests. Six were received into the church by recommendations from other places. Brother Thompson was directed to be sent to hire a room to hold meetings in for the next three months. Elder Corbitt addressed the conference from Romans 2d chapter, and made some remarks on the late epistle of the Twelve. Elder McKenzie also addressed the conference. Bros. Hollinghead and Corey were ordained priests. The Lord's supper was administered; the minutes directed to be published in the Times and Seasons, and the conference adjourned three months. ENOS CURTIS, President. HENRY PINNEY, Clerk. New Trenton, Franklin co. Ia., Nov. 18, 1844. Minutes of a Conference, held at the house of John Choppelow, the 6th of November 1844. Conference met according to appointment, and organized by calling Elder David Pettegrew to the chair, and Louis Muetze clerk.-Official members present: Quorum of High Priests: David Pettegrew. Quorum of the seventy elders: J. M. Powers. Elders: John Choppelow, Ephraim Turner, Jabez Heely, Louis Muetze, Calvin Burns, and Robert Ritchey. Priests: Joel L. Paris and Frederick Deike. Teachers: Joseph Miller. Conference opened by singing and prayer by the president. The president then arose and read from the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, and made some remarks. President J. Choppelow then arose and presented himself before the church, to know the feelings of the branch in regard to him. Resolved to uphold him by the prayer of faith, and he continue to preside over the New Trenton Branch. Resolved to uphold the Twelve by the prayer of faith. Resolved that Br. J. Paris act as clerk for this branch, and Louis Muetze assistant. Resolved to uphold the officers of the branch by prayer. Resolved that Elder L. Muetze assist the priests and teacher in their several duties. Resolved to receive Charlotte Heely into the church by baptism. Resolved to partake of the sacrament every second Sabbath. Elder Pettegrew then arose and stated that he left Nauvoo the 28th of April 1844, in company with Elder John Tanner for the State of New York, proclaiming the everlasting gospel and bearing testimony of the truth of the Book of Mormon and the Prophet; much good has been done in the name of the Lord, numbers have been baptized, and many renewed their covenant under our administration, &c. Elder E. Turner then represented the branch at Alquina, Fayette co. Ia., consisting of 20 members, including 3 elders and 2 priests: all in good standing. Elder J. Choppelow then represented the branch at New Trenton, consisting of 32 members including 3 elders, 2 priests, and 1 teacher, mostly in good standing. Conference adjourned till night. Conference met again, and Elder E. Turner spoke on the first principles of the gospel; he was followed by Elder L. Muetze, setting forth the order of the kingdom of God, and the restoration of all things, spoken of by all the holy prophets since the world began. Elder D. Pettegrew bore testimony to the truth of the work of God in the last days, and conference adjourned till next day 10 o'clock A. M. Nov. 7th, 10 o'clock A.M. After singing and prayer by Elder E. Turner Elder L. Muetze addressed the congregation on the subject of the personage of the true and living God, showing that he has a body, parts and passions, and was followed by Elder R. Ritchey, who bore testimony to the same, and invited all men to forsake their idols and come out from among Babel, and obey the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. After some remarks by Elder D. Pettegrew, and blessing some children, the Lord's supper was administered, and conference adjourned till early candle-light. Conference met according to adjournment, and Elder D. Pettegrew attended to prayer, and delivered a discourse on the subject of the Book of Mormon. Elder R. Ritchey followed him and showed the situation of our Bible, after passing through the hands of the Mother of Harlots. After some remarks by Elders E. Turner and J. M. Powers, and reading the minutes of the conference it was Resolved to accept of the same, and order the clerk to forward them to the editor of the Times and Seasons, with the request to publish them. Resolved to adjourn till the second Saturday and Sunday in February 1845. A good feeling and the spirit of God was manifest among us during the conference, and nine persons were baptized by Elder D. Pettegrew, and many are beleving [believing], and we hope that numbers will obey the truth in this region. DAVID PETTEGREW, President. LOUIS MUETZE, Clerk. Minutes of a Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held in Livonia, Wayne county, Michigan, on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd days of Nov. 1844. Pursuant to previous appointment conference met in the afternoon and was called to order by Elder Wm. Burton; and Elder Lyman Stoddard chosen President, and Wm. Burton Clerk. Conference was opened by singing, and prayer by the president, who also made some remarks relative to the business of the conference; others of the elders made some remarks. After the usual solemnities, conference adjourned till 10 o'clock, A. M., tomorrow. Met pursuant to adjournment and opened by singing, and prayer; the president arose and made some remarks, after which Elder D. Hunkey delivered a discourse, and was followed by Elder Burton. Conference adjourned until 2 o'clock P. M. Met according to adjournment; opened by singing, and prayer by the president. The number of different quorums were then called for. High Priests, Lyman Stoddard, Seventies, Wm. Burton, G. Savage, and L. N. Kendall; seven elders, two priests, two teachers, and three deacons. The different branches were then represented as follows: Brownstown branch by Brother L. Bronson, sixteen members and one teacher. Avon branch by Elder Hickey, fourteen members, two elders, and one priest. Lapeer branch by Elder Hickey, twelve members and three elders. Superior branch by Wm. Burton, sixteen members and one teacher. Livonia branch by Brother Nobles, thirteen members, one priest, one teacher, and one deacon. Pleasant Valley branch by S. Griffiths, twenty nine members, four elders, one priest, one teacher, and one deacon; four added since last conference. Pine Run branch, by B. Serls. nine members, one elder, and one teacher. Franklin branch by Wm. Van Avery, twenty eight members, five elders, one priest, and one teacher. Rose branch by B. Searls, eight members, one priest, and one teacher. Southfield branch by M. Sprague, six members, one elder, one priest. Waterford branch by Elder Hickey, twelve members, one elder, and one teacher. Redford branch by L. N. Kendall, seven members, one elder, and one deacon. Hillsdale branch, by Wm. Burton, six members, one elder, and one priest. Cedar branch by Wm. Burton, thirteen members, one priest, and one teacher. About forty scattering members not represented. The president then gave some instruction to the elders relative to preaching the gospel.-The elders were then called upon who were willing to go and preach; five arose and volunteered. Elder L. Stoddard was chosen by the conference to travel in the different branches and regulate them; and Elder Wm. Burton was nominated to go with him. Motioned that Lemon Bronson, be ordained to the office of a priest. The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, that we who compose the north eastern conference of Michigan, viewing the present situation of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, feel to sustain the present authorities of the church, the quorum of the Twelve, and others in carrying out the commandments of God, that have been given through Joseph Smith, our martyred prophet. Conference adjourned until half past six o'clock, P. M. Met according to adjournment, and after singing, and prayer by Elder Wm. Burton, Elder W. Van Avery delivered a discourse upon the first principles of the gospel, and was followed by Elder Savage and others. Adjourned until tomorrow morning at half past 10 o'clock, A. M. Conference met according to appointment; opened by singing, and prayer by the president. Elder Savage spoke on the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. Adjourned until half past two o'clock PM. Met according to appointment, opened by the usual solemnities. Elder Wm. Burton delivered a discourse upon the gathering of Israel. The sacrament was administered. It was then motioned and seconded, that the minutes of this conference be published in the Times and Seasons, and Prophet. Conference then adjourned until the last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in January next, at Oakland town, Oakland county, four miles north of Rochester. LYMAN STODDARD, Pres't. WM. BURTON, Clerk.