"First—That the First Presidency shall have their expenses defrayed in going to, and returning from Adam-ondi-Ahman; equally by the Bishop of each place.
"Second—That all the traveling expenses of the First Presidency shall be defrayed.
"Third—That the Bishop be authorized to pay orders coming from the east, inasmuch as they will consecrate liberally, but this is to be done under the inspection of the First Presidency.
"Fourth—That the First Presidency shall have the prerogative to direct the Bishop as to whose orders shall or may be paid by him in this place, or in his jurisdiction.
"Fifth—That the Bishop of Zion receive all consecrations from those living east, west, and south, who are not in the jurisdiction of a Bishop of any other stake.
"Sixth—That we use our influence to put a stop to the selling of liquors in the city Far West, or in our midst, that our streets may not be filled with drunkenness; and that we use our influence to bring down the price of provisions.
"Seventh—That Brother William W. Phelps be requested to draw up a petition to locate the county seat at Far West."
Arrival of Saints from Canada.
Saturday, 28.—I left Far West for Adam-ondi-Ahman, in company with President Rigdon, to transact some important business, and to settle some Canadian brethren in that place, as they are emigrating rapidly to this land from all parts of the country.
Elder Babbitt, with his company from Canada has arrived, and Brother Theodore Turley is with him.
Sunday, 29.—Elders Kimball and Hyde having just returned from England, preached in Far West.
Monday, 30.—The circuit court sat in Far West, Judge King presiding.
I returned this evening from Adam-ondi-Ahman to Far West, with President Rigdon.
Tuesday, 31.—Attended the circuit court awhile, and received a visit from Judge King.
Publication of the Elders' Journal.
Some time in July we succeeded in publishing the third number of the Elders' Journal; Joseph Smith, Jun., editor; Thomas B. Marsh, printer and publisher. In this number of the Journal was published the following Epistle of David W. Patten, one of the Twelve Apostles of the last days: