The charter was here read by the clerk.

said it was still his opinion that when the was built the law would hold prest. Smiths interest in the for the benifit of the creditors.

A conversation here ensued on the subject of president Joseph Smiths interest in the , and the propriety of selling his interest so as to secure it from the enemy.

Coun. arose to offer a motion. He was in favor of holding on to the charter. He moved that the should proceed forthwith to advertise the right, title and interest that Joseph Smith and his heirs holds in that and that no one of this council shall bid at the sale except our and further [p. [259]]