The school in Kirtland closed the last week in March, to give the Elders an opportunity to go forth and proclaim the Gospel, preparatory to the endowment. [Sidenote: Public Discussion at Huntsburgh.] _Sunday, March 29_.--I preached about three hours, at Huntsburgh--where William E. M'Lellin had been holding a public discussion, on a challenge from J. M. Tracy, a Campbellite preacher, the two days previous, on the divinity of the Book of Mormon--at the close of which two were baptized; and, on Monday, four more came forward for baptism. _Minutes of Conference held at Freedom, N. Y_. April 3rd and 4th, a conference of the Saints was held at Freedom, New York, Sidney Rigdon presiding. Fifteen branches of the Church were represented, five of which had not been previously represented at any conference, numbering about fifty members. Elder Chester L. Heath, of Avon, was expelled from the Church, for breach of covenant, and not observing the Word of Wisdom. Warren A. Cowdery, Clerk. _Minutes of a Conference of the Twelve and the Seventies_. On the 26th of April the Twelve Apostles, and the Seventies who had been chosen, assembled in the temple (although unfinished), with a numerous concourse of people, to receive their charge and instructions from President Joseph Smith, Jun., relating to their mission and duties. The congregation being assembled, Elder Orson Pratt arrived {219} from the south part of the state, making our number complete, Elder Thomas B. Marsh having arrived the day previous. _Meeting of the Twelve_. _April 28_.--The Twelve met this afternoon at the schoolroom, for the purpose of prayer and consultation. Elder David W. Patten opened the meeting by prayer. Moved and carried, that when any member of the council wishes to speak, he shall arise and stand upon his feet. Elder M'Lellin read the commandment given concerning the choosing of the Twelve; when it was voted that we each forgive one another every wrong that has existed among us, and that from henceforth each one of the Twelve love his brother as himself, in temporal as well as in spiritual things, always inquiring into each other's welfare. Decided that the Twelve be ready and start on their mission from Elder Johnson's tavern on Monday, at two o'clock a. m., May 4th. Elder Brigham Young then closed by prayer. Orson Hyde, W. E. M'Lellin, Clerks. _Minutes of a General Council of the Priesthood_.