A Special of the was convened on the platform of the . announced that Presdt. Joseph Smith was detained on business, but would be present soon. He called upon the Choir to sing a Hymn. Hymn Sung. Prayer by Elder . <​opened by prayer &​> another Hymn <​was then​> Sung. & Elder read the 3rd. Chap of the 2nd. epistle of Peter, & Spoke for some time <​upon the subject of the resurrection​>. At halfpast eleven oClock Prest Joseph Smith, Elder & Elder arrived. Prest Smith arose, & stated <​that​> the object of the conference <​was​>

First. to ascertain the standing of the . he said <​that​> he would present himself first, & then present his Councillors.

Second. to take into consideration the propriety of sending the , or some of them, amongst the of the Church, to obtain Stock for the , for the time has <​now arrived​> come to build it. The Church must build it, or abide the result of not fulfilling the commandment. A prejudice exists against building the , & the conference are requird to give stress to the building of that . This is the most important matter for the time being, for there is no place in this where respectable Men can go to repose themselves.

Third. To give a chance to all the Elders who have been in any difficulty in the branches, to have a hearing. This Comprises the business. The Lord will take care of his own . He next spoke upon the importance of building the . <​as being of more importance than the , stating that the Lord was able to take care of his own ​>. and <​He however​> stated that this was not a general Conference, but an Annual one.

<​The following questions were then put to the Conference;—​>

1st. question. Are you satisfied with the first Presidency, so far as I am concerned, as an individual, to preside over the whole Church, or will you have another? If any one has any objection to me, I want you to come boldly, & frankly, & tell it.

nominated Prest. Joseph Smith to continue president of the whole Church, which was seconded by . & others called for the question, & the vote was unanimous.

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