Council decided that, inasmuch as this man had confessed his sins, and asked forgiveness, and promised to make well the paths of his feet, and do, as much as lies in his power, what God should require at his hands, he should give up his license as High Priest, and stand as a member in the Church; and this in consequence of his being considered incapable of magnifying that office. G. W. Robinson. [Sidenote: Sundry Employments of the Prophet.] _Sunday, 29_.--I spent the day chiefly in meeting with the Saints, ministering the words of life. _Monday 30_.--The First Presidency were engaged in writing the Church history and in recitation of grammar lessons, which recitations at this period were usually attended each morning before writing. _May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th_.--The First Presidency were engaged in writing Church history and administering to the sick. Received a letter from John E. Page on the 4th. {27} _Saturday, 5_.--The Presidency wrote for the _Elders' Journal_; also received intelligence from Canada by Brother Bailey, that two hundred wagons, with families, would probably be here in three weeks; also listened to an address on political matters delivered by General Wilson, Federal candidate for Congress. [Sidenote: The Prophet's Discourse on Evils of Hasty Judgment.] _Sunday, May 6_.--I preached to the Saints, setting forth the evils that existed, and that would exist, by reason of hasty judgment, or decisions upon any subject given by any people, or in judging before they had heard both sides of a question. I also cautioned the Saints against men who came amongst them whining and growling about their money, because they had kept the Saints, and borne some of the burden with others, and thus thinking that others, who are still poorer, and have borne greater burdens than they themselves, ought to make up their losses. I cautioned the Saints to beware of such, for they were throwing out insinuations here and there, to level a dart at the best interests of the Church, and if possible destroy the character of its Presidency. I also gave some instructions in the mysteries of the kingdom of God; such as the history of the planets, Abraham's writings upon the planetary systems, etc. In the afternoon I spoke again on different subjects: the principle of wisdom, and the Word of Wisdom. The Teachers' quorum at Far West numbered twenty-four members. _Monday, 7_.--I spent the day in company with Judge Morain, one of our neighboring county judges, and Democratic candidate for the state senate. [Sidenote: Arrival of Elder Parley P. Pratt at Far West.]