Tuesday March 19th. 1844 Council met at 9 A.M and organized according to order after which the chairman presented , , , , , , , and for admission to membership.

The object of the council and its order was made known to these candidates by the chairman, who also gave many instructions on the privileges & blessings pertaining to the kingdom of God. On being called upon the candidates severally expressed their willingness and determination to abide by the regulation of the council, whereupon they were [p. [32]]