It had been currently reported that I would not be apprehended by legal process, and that I would not submit to the laws of the land; but I told the sheriff that I intended always to submit to the laws of our country, but I wished to be tried in my own county, as the citizens of Daviess county were highly exasperated at me, and that the laws of the country gave me this privilege. Upon hearing this, the sheriff declined serving the writ, and said he would go to Richmond, and see Judge King on the subject. I told him I would remain at home until his return. The sheriff returned from Richmond, and found me at home (where I had remained during his absence), and informed me very gravely, that I was out of his jurisdiction, and that he could not act in Caldwell county, and retired. [Sidenote: Organization of Agriculture Companies.] _August 20_.--Nothing peculiar transpired at Far West, from the sixteenth to this day, when the inhabitants of the different parts of the county met to organize {64} themselves into Agricultural Companies. I was present and took part in their deliberations. One company was formed called the "Western Agricultural Company," which voted to enclose one field for grain containing twelve sections, seven thousand six hundred and eighty acres of land. Another company was also organized, called the "Eastern Agricultural Company," the extent of the field not decided. _Tuesday, 21_.--Another company was formed, called the "Southern Agricultural Company," the field to be as large as the first mentioned. _Wednesday, 22_.--I spent part of the day in counseling with several brethren upon different subjects. The brethren continued to gather to Zion daily. Some time this month the Saints were warned by the mob to leave De Witt, Carroll county. _Thursday, 23_.--This day I spent transacting a variety of business about the city. _Friday, 24_.--I was at home. Also on the 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. _Affidavit of Adam Black_. State Of Missouri, County Of Daviess. ss.