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he thought it not best, unless those with whom they
want would be responsible that they should not be a
Bishop charge for at least one year after they get
they get several of the councillors spake agreeing with
Bishop Johnson- Bro. Samuel Williams spake
of Bro Woodward, thought it might be proper to aid
them with tything to g to the Valley- He was followed by
Bishop Elsworth.  the case was given into the hands of the
Bishops--  Councillor Coulson spake of the case of John
Lovelace who was cut off from the church a few weeks ago,
and thought it might be well to reconsider his case and
called on James Mc Lellean to give some explainations,
some observations, Councillor Aaron Johnson moved that
if John Lovelace bring a reciept form Rhoda Lawrence
of the payment to her of fifty two dollars, and the retrun
in of her wagon, he shall then be restored to his former stand-
ing in the church.. Carried.. The case of Bro. Williams
Lewis ( a welch Bro. ^{who had been disfellowshipped by the welch Branch}  was called forward, he and Bro. Williams
Morgan (the Prest of the Welch Branch) being both being present
after some enquiries, and prelieninasies, the diffi-
culty was settled by the Parties forgiving each the
other,, and giving each to the other his hand in
fellowship.. Councillor Aaron Johnson spoke
relative to authority &c.. The Council ordered the
the stand at the meeting ground repaired..
      On motion the Council adjourned 2 weeks
at 11 oclock A. M.           E. M. Green

                            Kanesville     May  19 th A. D. 1850
     The High Council met in the grove near the Stand in special council---------------------------------
Pres^t O. Hyde, O. Pratt, W. Woodruff, the High Coouncillors
except Wm Snow, were all present -----On motion William
W. Lane was nominated a Bishop in the place of Bishop
Aa, Johnson by a unanimous vote--------
     Some remarks from Pres^t. Hyde and others on
appointing a suitable man to take the supervision