The Bishop and High Council assembled at the Bishop's {17} office, April 12, 1838. After the organization of the Council, the above charges of the 11th instant were read, also a letter from Oliver Cowdery, as will be found recorded in the Church record of the city of Far West, Book A. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, and 9th charges were sustained. The 4th and 5th charges were rejected, and the 6th was withdrawn. Consequently he (Oliver Cowdery) was considered no longer a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [2] Also voted by the High Council that {18} Oliver Cowdery be no longer a committee to select locations for the gathering of the Saints. [Sidenote: Charges against David Whitmer.] _April 13_.--The following charges were preferred against David Whitmer, before the High Council at Far West, in council assembled. "First--For not observing the Word of Wisdom. "Second--For unchristian-like conduct in neglecting to attend {19} meetings, in uniting with and possessing the same spirit as the dissenters. "Third--In writing letters to the dissenters in Kirtland unfavorable to the cause, and to the character of Joseph Smith, Jun. "Fourth--In neglecting the duties of his calling, and separating himself from the Church, while he had a name among us. "Fifth--For signing himself President of the Church of Christ in an insulting letter to the High Council after he had been cut off from the Presidency." After reading the above charges, together with a letter sent to the President of said Council, [3] the Council held that the charges were sustained, and consequently considered David Whitmer no longer a member of the Church of Latter-day Saints. {20} [Sidenote: Charges against Lyman E. Johnson.] The same day three charges were preferred against Lyman E. Johnson, which were read, together with a letter from him, in answer to the one recorded in Far West Record. [4] The charges were sustained, and he was cut off from the Church. [Sidenote: The Word in England--Conference in Preston.]