done it yet But it was time it was done. The Bishops are reproved they
dont do their duty. N. H. Felt & John Banks was ordained Travelling
Bishops. E. T. Benson J. M. Grant & O Hyde were set Apart to
go to Kanesville & gather out all the Saints in that region of country
Samuel Richards was Appointed to go to England. Willard
Snow & A. O. Smoot was Appointed to Go to England.
D Carnes to Jermany, Dorr P Curtis & Viencson Shirtliff on
a foreign mission. Dr Dunyan to preach in the Eastern States
Clayton then red an account of the Tithing.

The Patriarch John Smith said I rejoice to Have the
privilege of speaking to you I have Been in the work since
Jan 1832, And am about the oldest man here I was ordained
an Elder under the Hands of Joseph Wakefield. The
Smith family was chosen to bring forth this work. My
team Halled the first load of stone to build the kirtland temple
my son George A Drove the team. There was 4 Brothers
us in the stand in Kirtland I am now left alone. I was in
Jail with Joseph & Hiram the night before they were killed. next
day 3 guns were snaped at me I could not weep for a long time
when I did weep I wept much. I have laboured much from
that untill this to keep things right. It is the little Foxes that spoil
the vines. [Song of Solomon 2:15] We have A Prophet for a leader now pay your tithing
& make good measure when you sell any thing, & fulfill all your
covenants if made right we shall then prosper in this valley
I Am an old man & cannot say much But I will write a peace
to be published in the paper

H. C. Kimball said I am going to make an offering to president
Young. Abram paid tithes to Melchezedeck. A certain woman gave
a purse others filled it Br Rhodes gave the President sixty
four pounds of gold for the public works He has not lacked anything
you should give the Best you have to the Lord & He will pour you out
a Blessing that there will not Be room to receive it [Malachi 3:10]

Bishop Edward Hunter spoke said He was Appointed the Chief Bishop
was thankful for the confidence put in him. I want to Bear
my testimony of the things of God He spoke of his experience wanted
to know his duty & was ready to do it.

W. W. Phelps spoke took for a text Pay your tithing

Brother Chase speaks, start right, keep right & then you will
come out right He spoke well upon tithing

Z. Pulsipher spoke & said I feel thankful to Hear the Aged
Brethren speak & bear their testimony of the Prophet Joseph
we have had many revelations let us improve upon them

B. Young said I will put the motion will the sisters
vote to quit using tea & coffee, the Brethren have voted
not to use tobaco I will speak of the Bishops I spoke of them
yesterday, & reproved them sharply some wanted them ^me^ to offer
an apology to them. I will not I will see them in Hell before I will do
it. If this people do not do Better than the Bishops have they will
And if you do not do better than you have done you will go to Hell
I will begin with myself. I have taught the Bishops principle &
their duty. Ask them if they can do it. No. I will cut the Bishops
off from the Church if they do not do Better. did I ever council
them wrong you have trampled my council under foot I shall
not shrink from duty. I say to all old & young pray in your
learn to pray. Pray in your families. Be content in all circumstances

done it yet but it was time it was done. The Bishops are reproved they dont do their duty. N.H. Felt & John Banks was ordained Travelling Bishops. E. T. Benson J. M. Grant & O Hyde were set apart to go to Kanesville & gather out all the Saints in that region of country Samuel Richards was appointed to go to England. Willard Snow & A. O. Smoot was appointed to Go to England. D Carnes to Jermany, Dorr P Curriss & Venson Shirtliff on a foreign mission Dr Donyan to preach in the Eastern States Clayton then red an account of the Tithing. The Patriarch John Smith said I rejoice to have the privilege of speaking to you I have been in the work since Jan 1832, and am about the oldest man here I was ordained an Elder under the Hands of Joseph Wakefield. The Smith family was chosen to bring forth this work My team halled the first load of stone to build the kirtland temple my Son George A Drove the team. There was 4 Brothers us in the stand in Kirtland I am now left alone. I was in Jail with Joseph & Hiram the night before they were killed, next day 3 guns were snaped at me I could not weep for a long time when I did weep I wept much. I have laboured much from that untill this to keep things right. It is the little Foxes that spoil the vines we have a Prophet for a leader now pay your tithing & make good measure when you sell any thing, & fulfill all your covenants if made right we shall then prosper in this valley I am an old man & cannot say much but I will write a peace to be published in the paper

H. C. Kimball said I am going to make an offering to president Young Abram paid tithes to Melchezedeck. A certain woman gave a purse others filled it Br Rhodes gave the President sixty four pounds of gold for the public works He has not lacked anything you should give the best you have to the Lord & He will pour you out a blessing that there will not be room to receive it

Bishop Edward Hunter spoke said he was appointed the Chief Bishop was thankful for the confidence put in him. I want to bear my testimony of the things of God He spoke of his experience wanted to know his duty & was ready to do it.

W. W. Phelps spoke took for a text Pay your tithing

Brother Chase speaks, start right, keep right & then you will come out right He spoke well upon tithing

Z Pulsipher spoke & said I feel thankful to hear the aged Brethren speak & bear their testimony of the Prophet Joseph we have had many revelations let us improve upon them

B. Young said I will put the motion will the sisters vote to quit using tea & coffee, the Brethren have voted not to use tobaco I will speak of the Bishops I spoke of them yesterday, & reproved them sharply some wanted me to offer an apology to them I will not I will see them in Hell before I will do it. If this people do not do better than the Bishops have they will and if you do not do better than you have done you will go to Hell I will begin with myself. I have taught the Bishops principle & their duty Ask them if they can do it No I will cut the Bishops off from the Church if they do not do better. did I ever council them wrong you have trampled my council under foot I shall not shrink from duty. I say to all old & young learn to pray. Pray in your families. Be content in all circumstances