Expelled persons not complying with these rules (which are in accordance with the order of heaven), whom we have been once necessitated to withdraw fellowship from, cannot be restored in any illegal way; and we would say that all such clandestine entering into the Church is climbing up some other way, and that such persons can only be considered as thieves and robbers. We would also remind the elders that it is improper for them to re-baptize any such expelled persons while they remain thus obstinate; and that it will subject them to censure, and bring them to trial before a proper tribunal of the Church. We therefore hope, for the future, that certain officious, forward-feeling elders will be more prudent in such cases hereafter. We remain yours in the bonds of the new and everlasting covenant, WILLIAM MARKS, CHARLES C. RICH, Presidents. Samuel Bent, L. Dunbar Wilson, David Fullmer, Thomas Grover, Newell Knight, Leonard Soby, James Allred, Alpheus Cutler, George W. Harris, Aaron Johnson, William Huntington, Sen., Henry G. Sherwood, Counselors. Hosea Stout, Clerk. The _Times and Seasons_ of March 1st presents my name to the public as candidate for president of the United States. Jonathan Dunham filed his bonds with the recorder, and took the oath of office as wharf-master of the city of Nauvoo. Elder Wilford Woodruff very sick; the 37th anniversary of his birthday. _Saturday, 2.--_Ten a.m. held Mayor's court. Reproved Elder S. B. Stoddard for giving appearance of evil in attempting to be bail for Orsimus F. Boswick. Brother Stoddard afterwards explained to my satisfaction. {230} President Brigham Young visited Macedonia, accompanied by his brother, L. D. Young, and preached there on the Sabbath. _Sunday, 3.--_Ground covered with snow. Attended prayer-meeting in the evening. _Monday, 4.--_I suggested the name of James Arlington Bennett, of Long Island, as a candidate for Vice-President. At early candle-light, the First Presidency, Twelve Apostles, temple committee, and others, met in council. I insert the minutes. _Minutes of a Council Meeting--Twelve and Temple Committee_. George Coray came in, and said he was sent by Lyman Wight to get sheep, &c, to carry to the Pine country, to receipt for them, or agree to pay lumber. President Joseph suggested that it was best to let the Nauvoo House remain as it is until the temple is completed, as we need the temple more than anything else. Elder Haws said there was some dissatisfaction about being sent from the Pinery without accounts, &c., and could not have credit on tithing, and one month at the Pinery is only called fifteen days here.