I am advised by some of the heads of the Church to tell the Relief Society to be virtuous, but to save the Church from desolation and the sword; beware, be still, be prudent, repent, reform, but do it in a way not to destroy all around you. I do not want to cloak iniquity--all things contrary to the will of God, should be cast from us, but don't do more hurt than good, with your tongues--be pure in heart. Jesus designs to save the people out of their sins. Said Jesus, "Ye shall do the work, which ye see me do." These are the grand key-words for the society to act upon. If I were not in your midst to aid and counsel you, {21} the devil would overcome you. I want the innocent to go free--rather spare ten iniquitous among you, than condemn one innocent one. "Fret not thyself because of evil doers." God will see to it. _Friday, 27_.--Had an attack of a bilious nature, stayed at home, took some medicine. _Saturday, 28_.--Convalescent. Walked to the store with Emma, transacted some business in the city. At eight in the evening, called at the printing office, with the night watch, to see the _Wasp_. Violent shocks of earthquakes were experienced in Greece about this time. The High Council were in session, as they had been from day to day through the week, investigating charges against various individuals for unvirtuous conduct, committed through the teachings and influence of John C. Bennett; several were cut off, and some were forgiven on confession. _Sunday, 29_.--I was at home; and about the city engaged in counselling the brethren, &c., and also on Monday and Tuesday, the 30th, and 31st. _Wednesday, June 1_.--I attended a political meeting in the grove, for the nomination of county officers, for the county at large, in which I concurred, with the exception of the candidate for the sheriffalty, and spoke in favor of the proceedings. A general conference was held in the Exchange, Manchester, England, Elder Parley P. Pratt, presiding, at which 16 conferences were represented, comprising 7,514 members, 220 Elders, 421 Priests, and 110 Teachers. _Thursday, 2_.--Rode out with Brother Bowen and my clerk, and sold lot 1 in block 143. The State of Michigan repudiated its debt for $2,350,000. _Friday, 3_.--In the forenoon I rode out in the city, and sold to Brother Harmer lot 1 in block 123, and in the afternoon rode to Brother John Benbow's, on horseback, accompanied by Emma and others. {22} _Saturday, 4_.--At the printing office in the morning, and heard letters read from Grand Master Jonas, Dr. King and Mr. Helme, concerning John C. Bennett's expulsion from the Masonic Lodge in Ohio. In the afternoon paid E. B. Nourn $505 for land bought of Hugh McFall, and settled with the heirs of Edward Lawrence at my house, assisted by Newel K. Whitney and my clerk. [Sidenote: Discourse by the Prophet.]