<​April 8​> Resolved that this meeting adjourn for one hour— Conference met pursuant to adjournment— after singing the President arose and read the 3rd. chap of John’s Gospel after which prayer was offered by Elder — The President commenced making observations on the different subjects embraced in the chapter particularly the 3rd. 4th. 5th. verses illustrating it with a very beautiful and striking figure, and throwing a flood of light on the subjects — — — — — — brought up to review. He then spoke to the Elders respecting their mission, and advised those who went into the world to preach the gospel, to leave their families provided, with the necessaries of life; and to teach the gathering as set forth in the Holy Scriptures. That it had been wisdom for the <​most​> <​most​> of the Church to keep on this side of the , in order that a foundation might be established in this place, but that now it was the privilege of the Saints to occupy the lands in , or wherever the Spirit might lead them. That he did not wish to have any political influence, but wished the Saints to use their political franchise to the best of their knowledge. He then stated that since had been appointed to visit the Jews he had felt an impression that it would be well for Elder to accompany him on his mission. It was resolved that Elder be appointed to accompany Elder on his mission and that he have proper credentials given him. It was then resolved that as a great part of the time of the Conference had been taken up with charges against individuals, which might have been settled by the different authorities of the Church that in future no such cases be brought before the Conferences. The Committee on ordination reported that they had ordained thirty one persons to be elders in the Church who were ordained under the hands of Alpheus Gifford, and Stephen Perry— which report was accepted—[HC 4:109] presented himself on the stand and humbly asked forgiveness — — — — — — for his conduct and expressed his determination to do the will of God in future: his case was presented to the Conference by President , when it was unanimously resolved that be forgiven, and be received into the fellowship of the Church. It was reported that seventy five persons had been baptised during the conference, and that upwards of fifty had been received unto the Quorum of Seventies. President dismissed the assembly— After he had made a few observations, the Conference was closed under the blessings of the Presidency. until the first Friday in October next— Joseph Smith Jr. President [HC 4:110]