President Rigdon gave some counsel concerning the provisions necessary to be made for the families of the Twelve, while laboring in the cause of their Redeemer, advising them to instruct their converts to move without delay to the places of gathering, and there to strictly attend to the law of God. T. B. Marsh, President. G. W. Robinson, Clerk. _Tuesday, 10_.--About this time I visited Adam-ondi-Ahman in company with President Rigdon, Brother Hyrum, and George W. Robinson. [Sidenote: The Disposition of Public Church Properties.] _Thursday, 26_.--The First Presidency, High Council, and Bishop's court assembled at Far West to dispose of the public properties of the Church in the hands of the Bishop, many of the brethren having consecrated their surplus property according to the revelations. It was agreed that the First Presidency should keep all their properties that they could dispose of to advantage, for their support, and the remainder be put into the hands of the Bishop or Bishops, according to the commandments. {48} Moved, seconded, and carried unanimously: "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." [Sidenote: 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.