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I hope these, if they do exist are not of a very vital Cha=
=racter. I am aware the divisions of the Ancient Church
laid the axe at the rod of the Tree. We cannot have all one mind in
regard to secular affairs on concerns, we are bound to be divided, but
in spiritual affairs we should be eye to eye. I have been engaged
in dirty and smutty work for this people. The interest of this King=
=dom has been to be contested in various ways. ^Some men are amphibious
and can live in two elements. A man may stand on guard is no
worse than the better inside ones, enjoying to keep it alive. If a
man is not alive to the greater interest of the work he should not
be placed on the outside. I believe if a man is now still willing
to up hold it, it is no sign of falling off, for 20 years that has been
prophesied. I have been one of the men to suppress Bill Smith, &^c.
I have got the records of Father Smith, &^c, I have not stole them.
but attached then legally for the archives of God. I have strove to
effect our entire separation from the Gentiles. I have fought for ter=
ritory, now is the time to take the advantages of our position. I
would be reckless if I were to violate any trust in posed in me. I wish
to state that I would to God I could be placed back for 16 years, I
would be in paradise. My course of 18 years ought to be evidence of
my integrity. I have worked in common with my Brethren, for the
general good.My policy may count in my own hands for the good
of the Church. I will not be a party to any great division. May
God bless you,Amen.-  Elder Babbitt further stated that there had
107 suits to be met and defended in Carthage, and he dont want to
send men to that work unless they are good, men.- James Alred, the
president of the High Council then said that we wanted a
man to preside over the High Priests quorum, and thinks best to
appoint one pro tem, and in the absence of Elder Hyde, the high
Council wish the High Priests to come out every first Sunday in
the month, and seat together, also the Elders quorum Lyman
Stoddard was then elected president pro tem, of the quorum of
High Priests by an unanimous vote after quorum present.
It was then carried by vote, that the names of all High
Priests in the County be returned to the Clerk of the quorum
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