_Sunday, 29.--_Meeting at the stand, south side of the Temple, from eleven, a.m. to two, p.m. Elders Brigham Young and John Taylor preached. Dr. Willard Richards called for a collection of $8, to buy a new book in which to record history, which sum was made up. At nine, a.m., Elders Richards, Miller and Haws {62} ordained William C. Steffey (who was going to Texas on business,) an Elder. Two, p.m., prayer-meeting in my house; twenty-five present. I gave instructions on the priesthood. _Monday, 30.--_At nine, a.m., went to mayor's court, and adjourned it for one week. Twelve, noon, attended a court in the office, when the parties agreed to leave their difficulty to be settled by the arbitration of Brother Flagg. I received $300 from Brother Spencer, and immediately paid it to Dr. Robert D. Foster. On account of the cold weather, most of the masons have discontinued the work on the Temple. _Tuesday, 31.--_At nine, a.m., Mr. Moore was brought before me for a breach of city ordinance, which was proved, and I fined him $5. I rode out with Hyrum in the carriage to the prairie, returning about three, p.m. Snow on the ground this morning; cold east wind, and rain all day. _Wednesday, November 1, 1843.--_In the evening there was a prayer-meeting in the mansion; twenty-nine present. _Thursday, 2.--_Sitting in council with Hyrum, Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Willard Richards, John Taylor, William Law, and William Clayton, at ten, a.m., on the subject of the following letter from Joseph L. Heywood:-- _Letter: Joseph L. Heywood to Joseph Smith._ Quincy, October 23, 1843. _Gen. Joseph Smith._ DEAR SIR,--In a conversation with Colonel Frierson, of this place, a short time since, he expressed, in very warm terms, feelings of sympathy for the wrongs yourself and brethren suffered in Missouri, as well as his sense of the vindictive feelings the authorities of that State still manifest towards you personally. Mr. F. has not yet had the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with yourself, although he says he had the pleasure of meeting your lady at her sister's residence on Rock River. Mr. F. has been written by the Hon. B. Rhett, of S. Carolina, upon the subject of the _Persecution_: and {63} Mr. F. thinks, of all men, he would be the best qualified to present a petition in our behalf; and says, should such an arrangement meet your approbation, he will use his influence in favor of a petition; and says he knows of some honorable men in Missouri who, he has no doubt, are anxious to wipe off the stain that rests upon them, by [making] some just reparation.