I can conclude by only saying that I had hoped that all former difficulties had ceased for ever. On my part they were never mentioned to any person, nor a subject of discourse at any time nor in any place. I was tired hearing of them, and was in hopes that they slumbered for ever. While at La Harpe the subject was never once mentioned. The only thing was the inquiry I made myself to find out, as far as I could, whether the report made to me by Mr. Higbee was correct or no, and this in relation to myself only. If being entirely silent on the subject at {316} all times and in all places is an error, then I am guilty. If evading the subject at all times, whenever introduced by others, be a crime, then I am guilty; for such is my uniform custom. If this letter is not satisfactory, let me know wherein; for it is peace I want. I have been interrupted a great many times since I began to write, by people calling at the office. Respectfully, SIDNEY RIGDON. P.S.--I do consider it a matter of just offense to me to hear about Bennett's assisting me to office. I shall have a lower opinion of myself than I now have when I think I need his assistance. S. R. Opened court to try Field for drunkenness and abusing his wife. I fined him $10 and costs, and required him to find bail of $50 to keep the peace for six months. A conference held at Hartland, Niagara county, New York. Three elders and one priest were ordained, and five added to the Church. It is estimated that the Chinese loss, in their recent war with England, was 15,000 men, 1,500 pieces of cannon, and a great portion of their navy. [Sidenote: Insult Resented.] _Tuesday, 28_.--I removed my office from the smoke house (which I have been obliged to occupy for some months,) to the small upper room in the new brick store. Josiah Butterfield came to my house and insulted me so outrageously that I kicked him out of the house, across the yard, and into the street. Elder Brigham Young visited George A. Smith, who was very sick. _Wednesday, 29_.--Sat with Orson Spencer on a case of debt, and gave judgment against Dr. Foster, the defendant. _Thursday, 30_.--In the office, in relation to a new bond presented to me by Dr. Brink, which I rejected as informal, and told Charles Ivins he might improve my share of the ferry one year, and cautioned him that if he did not consider Brink good for heavy damages, he would be foolish to be his bondsman. {317} Brink afterwards took an appeal to the Municipal Court, to be tried on the 10th of April. Elder Hyde returned from Quincy, having delivered ten lectures and baptized three persons. [Sidenote: The Prophet as a Justice of the Peace.]