1840 01 15 Times and Seasons Conference Minutes
From Times and Seasons 1-03 (Jan 1840)
Conference Minutes.
August 9th A.D. 1839.
Agreeably to appointment a number of the official, and private members of the church of Latter day Saints; met in conference, at the house of Br. Caleb Bennets, Monmouth county New Jersey.
The meeting was called to order, by Br. Benj. Winchester, and Br. John P. Green was nominated, and elected President, and Samuel James Clerk. The meeting was then opened by singing and prayer by brother Greene.
High Priests present, John P. Green, Samuel James.
Seventy's, Jonathan Dumham, Benj. Winchester, Alexander Wright.
Elders, Joseph T. Ball, Josiah Ells. Eleven members.
The conference was addressed by Br. Greene, in a feeling manner, concerning the object of the meeting, and the priveledge of the members.
Then Br. Greene's letter of recommendation, from the Presidency of the church, requesting aid, in behalf of our aflicted brethren in the West, was read; and the following resolution adopted, that we will assist them, according to their ability; and recommend the same to our brethren.
Br. Winchester addressed the meeting on the subject of ordination; and Br. Greene read, in the Book of Covenants, the duties of the sevoral officers of the church; and impressed the subject, by appropriate observations.
The subject was then discussed by several.
It was moved, seconded, and carried by vote, that Lewis James, be ordained a priest.
Brother Winchester gave an interesting account of his labours, manner of teaching, the last year; & represented the branch of Monmouth co. N. J. of fifty members, in good standing.
Brother Greene addressed the meeting on the subject of teaching; and represented the branches, in the city of New York, and Brooklin in good fellowship.
Brother Ball represented the branches, Shrewsbury N. J. of twenty members, Montage three, Minissink N. H. two, Albany eight, Holliston Mass. sixteen in good fellowship.
Brother Dunham represented the branch in Hamilton, Madison co. N. H. of forty six in good fellowship.
Brother Dunham represented the branch in Hamilton, Madison co. N. H. of forty six in good fellowship.
Samuel James represented the branch in Leechburgh, Pa. of forty in good fellowship.
The meeting then closed by prayer.
On Saturday, br. Dunham and br. Greene, addressed an attentive congregation.
The work is prospering. and spreading, in this country. We have appointed a woods meeting on the 28th, at which, we expect the twelve; and anticipate much good.
JOHN P. GREENE, pres't.
Samuel James, Clerk.
