<​June 5. Minutes of Twelve​> “On the 5th. of June, nine of the Twelve met in council at Rose or Lyonstown, New York; there being so few of the brethren in that region it was Resolved. that it was not necessary to establish a conference. after council adjourned, and <​after​> they had preached several sermons in the vicinity, <​elders​> <​ & return to .​> and <​and ,​> returned to as witnesses on a certain case wherein President Joseph Smith Junr was concerned before the county court, in which he righteously triumphed over his enemies, C”

<​6.​> “The elders and brethren assembled in conference June 6th. at , O. <​ Conference​> , President. Elder David Matthews, who was suspended at a previous conference for unchristian conduct, was present. After hearing the <​D. Matthews tried​> testimony the Council unanimously agreed that there had been due contrition of Spirit manifested by him, in his walk and conversation, since his suspension, and Elder Matthews was restored. Elder Barkdall <​Barkdall vs Keeler both rebuked​> preferred a claim against elder Keeler for services said to be rendered some eight or nine years since, and to have been awarded by a former Council. It appeared there had been a decision in favor of elder Barkdall, but no testimony was produced by either of the parties, to substantiate a claim or prove a payment. It was therefore resolved that both [HC 2:227] the accuser and the accused have manifested a bad spirit, and deserve the severe rebuke of this Council. Elder Milo Hays was tried for not obeying the words of wisdom, and covenant breaking. Both charges were sustained by testimony, and Elder Hays was excluded from the church. several other cases of discipline were attended <​Sunday 7.​> to, and conference adjourned. <​at 12 o clock at night.​> Sunday morning president preached, after which four were baptized. The council again organized <​. Ordd.​> in the evening, and ordained <​an​> Elder. The case of Elders Barkdall and Keeler were was again called up, four counsellors spoke <​Barkdall & Keeler re-tried.​> on the subject, when it was decided that they have one week and no more to settle their differences with each other, and make confession to the church, or lose their standing. C<​lerk”​>