Councillor said stands first and it is his place to speak but he waves his right. The subject before us is the Western Mission. I feel to accord in the absolute necessity of sending those men forth as soon as possible. I understand also that it is the right of the proper authorities to instruct those missionaries relative to their duties. What we may see here may be all well enough. It may have a tendency to draw out some ideas that would not have occurred. I am in favor of devising the ways and the means for those men. It will be necessary to have instruments to ascertain latitude and longitude. It will also be necessary to have a historian, and all other means necessary to look out a suitable location for the Saints. I am in favor of our providing the means necessary for the outfit, and that they should receive their instructions from the . On the heads of the authorities of this church rest the responsibility of giving [p. [60]]