Thursday, 24.At the house of Mr. Beman, in Colburn, whence we left for Waterford,[[9]] where we spoke to a small congregation; thence to Mount Pleasant, and preached to a large congregation the same evening, when Freeman A. Nickerson and his wife declared their belief in the work, and offered themselves for baptism. Great excitement prevailed in every place we visited.[[10]]
Meetings and Baptisms at Mt. Pleasant.
Saturday, 26.Preached at Mount Pleasant; the people were very tender and inquiring.
Sunday, 27.Preached to a large congregation at Mount Pleasant, after which I baptized twelve, and others were deeply impressed, and desired another meeting, which I appointed for the day following.
Monday, 28.In the evening, we broke bread, and laid on hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost, and for confirmation, having baptized two more. The Spirit was given in great power to some, and peace to others.[[11]]
Tuesday, 29.After preaching at 10 o'clock a. m., I baptized two, and Confirmed them at the water's side. Last evening we ordained F. A. Nickerson an Elder; and one of the sisters received the gift of tongues, which made the Saints rejoice exceedingly.[[12]] Tuesday, the 29th of October, also we took our departure from Mount Pleasant, on our return to Kirtland, and arrived at Buffalo, New York, on the 31st.
Return to Kirtland.
Friday, November 1.I left Buffalo, New York, at 8 o'clock a. m., and arrived at my house in Kirtland on Monday, the 4th, 10 a. m., and found my family well, according to the promise of the Lord in the revelation of October 12th, for which I felt to thank my Heavenly Father.
Action of Governor Dunklin on Petition.