A.--Yes, most certainly; any one who believes the Bible must believe that doctrine. (I here offered to explain it from scripture, but was informed that they did not interfere with the faith of any man, and that everyone had a right to draw their own conclusions from the Bible; but he, the _Stadthalter,_ wished to know if I desired to see that doctrine put in operation in Switzerland, to which I replied in the negative.) Q.--Why not? A.--Because the people are not prepared for such a state of things, and it would be unlawful. Q.--Yes, but if you had the power, would you not introduce the practice of that system? A.--No. Q.--Why? A.--I have no desire to do anything against the spirit of the laws as at present established. Again, I have no right to introduce such a state of things: I never received authority from God, who is the Author of the Bible religion, to do such a thing; so that, if I had the power, I have not the disposition to do so in this country or any other. Q.--Do you know Mr. Mayer? A.--Yes, sir. Q.--How long have you know him? A.--Since I came to this country. Q.--Did you not know him before? A.--No, sir. Q.--How did you become acquainted with him? A.--I met him at the house of a friend. Q.--In what place? A.--In Geneva. Q.--Will you give us the address of that friend? A.--Certainly, you can have it; but I may mention that my friend [A] left Geneva for America nearly two months ago. (The authorities here showed some dissatisfaction at the nature of my last communication.) Q.--Is Mr. Mayer an American? A.--I never asked him, but I believe he is. [Footnote A: Elder T. B. H. Stenhouse, who had been released.] Q.--Do you know what business he followed before he came to Switzerland? A.--No, I knew nothing of him. Q.--Did you ever tell the people here that by paying a certain sum of money, or as much as they could, they might obtain a passage to America? A.--I know nothing of such an arrangement; besides, I have repeatedly stated to you that I cannot speak German well enough to explain anything. Q.--Do you know anything of such a matter among the Mormons here? A.--No, I do not. [B] The _Stadthalter_ now advised me to continue to abstain from taking any active part with the "Mormons" as, perhaps, I was not aware (not being able to read the public newspapers) to what extent the people were excited against "Mormonism," and told me I would be sent for in about a week to obtain the necessary papers to stay in Zurich, as it was dangerous for me to remain longer in Weiningen. Thus ended my first examination, and for the next two weeks I heard nothing from the authorities; but rumors were prevalent that the "Mormons" were about to be expelled.