Warren Parrish, Clerk. _Conference at Saco, Maine_. Seven of the Twelve met in conference at Saco, Maine, August 21st. The church in that place numbered fifty-seven; the Dover branch in New Hampshire, eight. The council gave instructions on the redemption of Zion, the building of the Temple in Kirtland, and the printing of the word of God to the nations, etc., etc.; and some were added to the Church during their stay. The church in Saco contributed seventy or eighty dollar, to assist the {253} Twelve to return home, which the Twelve recorded as a memento in their behalf, according to covenant. [Sidenote: Return of the Prophet to Kirtland.] _Sunday, August 23rd_--I arrived at Kirtland from my visit to Michigan [Sidenote: John E. Page.] On the 24th the High Council at Kirtland ordained Jonathan Stevens an Elder, and instructed him and his sons, Uzziel and Lyman, and his son -in-law, John E. Page, [1] Elders, to locate their families and then go forth and preach the Gospel; also that Joseph H. Tippits and J. W. Tippits go to Missouri this fall to purchase land for the church in Essex, New York, according to previous appointment by the voice of said church. _August 28_.--This day I preached on the duty of wives. [Sidenote: The Conference at Farmington, Maine.] The traveling High Council assembled in conference at Farmington, Maine, and resolved that this be called the "Maine Conference." The church at Farmington numbered thirty-two; in Sitter B., twenty-two; in Akwry, twenty-five; in Errol, New Hampshire, twenty; all in good standing. [Sidenote: The Prophet's Letter to the Elders.] _September 1_.--I wrote the following communication to John Whitmer, Esq., editor, which was published in the _Messenger and Advocate_, page 179, _et seq_.: To the Elders of the Church of Latter-day Saints: [2] After so long a time, and after so many things have been said, I feel it my duty to drop a few hints, that perhaps the Elders traveling through the world, to warn the inhabitants of the earth to flee the wrath to come, and save themselves from this untoward {254} generation--may be aided in a measure, in doctrine, and in the way of their duty. I have been laboring in this cause for eight years, during which time I have traveled much, and have had much experience. I removed from Seneca County, New York, to Geauga County, Ohio, in February, 1831.