| 655 of the meeting: Henry Green, J. M. Range, J. E. Holt, J. B. Carmichael, E. S. Durton, D. S. Mills, William Pooler, and S. G. Wright.
About this time a new work by William H. Kelley, entitled, "Presidency and Priesthood," was issued, of which the editor of the Herald says:
Elder W. H. Kelley's new book, "Presidency and Priesthood," is just to hand, and from a hasty glance through its pages and table of contents, we feel gratified in saying it is a valuable work, displaying as it does clearly "the Apostasy, Reformation and Restoration;" topics of vital importance to all men, especially professing Christians.
On May 8 Elder John Shields reported a debate that had taken place between Elder A. E. Mortimer and an Elder Woolner, of the Disciple Church, at Marsville, Canada, resulting in the baptism of five persons, four of whom were members of the Disciple Church represented in the debate.
On May 10 the Supreme Court of the United States rendered a decision affecting the church in Utah on a case
offered his resignation, and upon motion it was accepted, and President Joseph Smith, being present, was chosen to preside.
The following was the unanimous vote of the Council, that the Presidency of the church are the presidency of the High Council.
Robert M. Elvin was elected as secretary. Motion, that the president give such instruction as the Spirit may dictate, and such other items as may be necessary. President said it was his opinion that no councilor should compromise himself in any case, or doctrine, under controversy. When we act it is in the name of Christ, and for that which must abide as final in the church.
Motion that the Council proceed to set apart and ordain the councilors, which was done according to their age. President Smith ordained Councilors Winthrop H. Blair, Charles Derry, James H. Peters, David Chambers, Asa S. Cochran and Frederick G. Pitt; and President Blair ordained Councilors David Dancer, James C. Crabb, William Anderson, John A. Robinson, and Robert M. Elvin.
Elder Rudolph Etzenhouser being present was blessed by President Smith, as witness of the above ordinations and organization.
It was voted that the Council understands that casting of lots is at the time when they shall convene to sit upon a case. A fund was raised for necessary expenses; when it was voted that the secretary act as treasurer. Collection $6.55.
The secretary was instructed to prepare a report to be published in the "Herald," which shall also be our report to the next General Conference. It was ordered on motion that the president ordain Bro. C. A. Beebe as soon as practicable. Minutes read and approved.
Closed with prayer by the president.
JOSEPH SMITH, }
W. W. BLAIR, } Presidents.
ROBT. M. ELVIN, Secretary.
-See "Herald" vol. 87, p. 280.
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