<​November 24​> The young men have established a debating society in to discuss topics of various descriptions. [HC 6:80]

<​25​> Saturday 25. United States Surveyor from , arrived in . In evening the sat on the case of charged with seduction, and having stated that I had taught it was right— charge not sustained. I was present with several of the , and gave an address tending to do away with every evil, and exhorting them to practice virtue and holiness before the Lord— told them that the had not received any permission from me to commit fornication, adultery, or any corrupt action, but my every word and action has been to the contrary. If a man commit adultery, he cannot receive the of God, even if he is saved in any kingdom, it can not be the celestial kingdom; I did think that the many examples that have been made manifest, such as and others, were sufficient to shew the fallacy of such a course of conduct.

I condemned such actions in toto, and warned the people present against committing such evils, for it will surely bring a curse upon any person who commits such deeds.

After adjournment, held a Council, and agreed to meet at the to morrow morning.

I received a letter signed by and six other , requesting permission for Elder to remain in the ensuing winter; also a letter from giving his assent to the petition, to which the wrote the following reply: