Williams, Daniel Edward - Journal

Journal of Daniel Williams

I hereby certify that all circumstances recorded in this book are true, but I do not Profess that all things are recorded in the date when they occured. As many things have been written from memory years after it happened. and many things of importance have slipped from my memory which cannot be recorded here - but from hence forth I shall be more particular. July 17, 1852

I, Daniel Williams, the son of John and Anne Williams was born at Red House in the Parish of Penally, County of Pembroke, S. Wales, December 23rd, 1802.

My father died in the summer of 1806 and was buried at Pembroke Church. My mother with her four children removed to Stepaside in the Parish of St. Issels the following Autumn, where she lived to nurse her family to manhood - being poor we were all taught to work for our bread when young, which never seemed a task to either of us in future.

I had two brothers, the oldest, whose name was Thomas was killed, no one knows how, in the Wall Park near Holloway in the Parish of Penally, May 1815, and was buried by the side of my father in Penally church yard. It is confidently believed by many, that he was murdered by a man of the name of William Lewis, his fellow servant, but eternity must disclose the secret. (My youngest brother is still living and my Father in the Gospel.)

When I was very young, I was taught to read the Bible, and was accustomed to seriously thinking about the state of my soul, and wished to know how I could please God and get deliverance from sin, which at that early period of my life, had become a great burden on my mind. I used to read the Bible and every religious book that I get hold of, but could get very little satisfaction to my mind, as most of the books disagreed with each other. I used to pray much in secret, in my artless way, and should find pleasure in so doing, as the Bible taught that men ought always to pray and not to faint.

When I was about twelve years of age, I went to the Church Sunday School at Penally and became a great favorite with the teachers; and also the clergyman, the Rev. T.S. Thomas, who used to reward me with books for my regular attendance at church and tho I had to walk two miles to every service. I continued to attend this school for two years regularly.

About this time the Independants and Wesleyans came to preach in the neighborhood. I used to attend their meetings, with seriousness and wished to know which of them was right; for this purpose I read their theories and heard their sermons, witnessed their administrations of baptism and the Lord's Supper, and found neither of them agreed with the testament in the ordinance of Baptism. I could not be united with either of them. There was a congregation of Baptists about five miles distant from my mother's house, being anxious to know something about them, I went to hear them, being about sixteen years old at the time. There were two candidates for baptism that morning; I witnessed the ceremony with great pleasure and felt satisfied as to the proper subject and mode of baptism, and determined at the earliest opportunity to yield obedience to the same.

I was baptized by the Rev.J. H. Thomas at Moleston the following summer and was received a member of their church, thereby imposition of hands and prayer, but was told that I should receive no benefit by that rite. I had not been long a member before I was called on to preach, to which I reluctantly submitted, and continued to preach occasionally for several years; though often filled with doubts as to my being called to this important work. Many times, on my return, being drenched with sweat and rain, my conscience has enquired "Who hath required this at thy hand?", yet having a desire to do good, if I had known how, and being continually urged on, by men whom I believed to be good men, I continued to do the best I could to persuade my fellowmen to be good.

I continued in this way till the year 1834 or 35 when I became alarmed by seeing the disunion of the professing churches, and utter secularity of the ministers of religion, among all denominations. I had several conversations with ministers of various creeds on the subject, who all admitted the existence of the evils complained of, but how to provide a remedy none could tell!

I proposed to cast aside our sectarian bonds, and meet together in childlike humility and earnest prayer to God, trusting that in answer to our prayers He would send His holy spirit to guide us right. but I found to my astonishment that I could not find a man among all the teachers of religion that would do so much as this for their own salvation, or that of their fellowmen. However, a few pious men who were not of the Ministerial tribe, united with me, at Tenby, till our numbers amounted to from 15 to 20. The result of our union together was immediate excommunication from the sects to which we previously belonged; in this we found much pleasure, for being freed from the shackles of a sectarian system, we had free access to all truth which could be gained from the Scriptures, so we thought ourselves men, but oh how weak are the best efforts of men unaided by the spirit of revelation, for although we succeeded in getting a theoretical knowledge of many truths from the Bible which we knew nothing of before; how to bring these truths to bear upon our own salvation, or that of others we found not. I found that we were able to talk much, but could do little that that would benefit ourselves or others. and in a short time had become a sect of talkers, who could easily upset all their creeds, but had nothing better to offer them than our opinions.

In the year of 1838 I removed with my family to Ebbw Vale Iron Works in Monmouthshire; finding that I was left destitute of all religious society, and no sign of anything better coming within my reach, I was induced to unite again with the Baptist churches, but could be of very little use to them or they to me, for I could no longer be bound by their systems but always taught whatever seemed to me to be the truth whether I pleased them or not. Sometimes they would grumble and quarrel among themselves, and sometimes they would forbid one preaching in their chapels.

While in this state of mind I often prayed God to bring me some intelligence that would set my mind at rest as I could take no pleasure among the sects, nor feel any interest in advancing their principles as I did sincerely believe they were gone astray from the simplicity of the Gospel of Christ, for no where on earth could I find anything like that religion which is described in the New Testament.

About this time my mind was a little relieved by reading a small tract published by Elder P. P. Pratt called "Remarkable Visions" which had found its way into Wales by a young man of the name of William Davies from the Forest of Dean. This man could give me no information about the church, only that he had heard the Elders preach and he did believe they were the only true ministers of Christ in all the world. When I had read the book, I felt it was true, and wished I could find one of those men of God to give me further instructions on the subject. It was just the thing that I wanted, and I hoped that God would send His servants to Wales that I might have the chance of obeying the heavenly message.

I continued to pray and wait for several months without effect, sometimes being almost ready to start off into England to search for the servants of God, whom not having seen I loved, and should have gone but I was too poor to bear the expenses of the journey. All this while the little book was my companion.

After a year had elapsed it pleased God to send His servants into the neighborhood of Ebbw Vale. They began to preach at Beaufort Ironworks, and to baptize at night. And great was the stir which it made in the religious world, such dreadful tales were circulated about them that I could not believe that they were the men that my little book talked about,and that my conscience had told me they were the Servants of God, so I never went to hear them tll they were lost sight of at Beaufort and I heard no more about them for two years or more, in which time I removed with my family to Rhymney Ironworks, where my wife died and was buried in the Baptists ground at Soar Chapel, Gomorah. After the death of my wife which took place March 25th, l846, I removed to the village of Gomorah to live with my two children, John and Mary.

By this time the Gospel had begun to spread in Wales and a small branch had been organized at Rhymney under the presidency of Elder William Davies, but such awful reports were afloat about them that I coud not think that they were the people that I was waiting for, till my youngest brother John William went to hear them. He believed them and was baptized, received a testimony and bore that testimony to me. He testified to me that the things which I had been seeking for, for the past twelve years, were then in his possession! This rather surprised me, but I was determined to know the truth, so I went on the following Sunday to hear preaching; but no Elder came, so they held a prayer meeting conducted by a teacher. The simplicity of their devotions gave me reason to believe that they were sincere, and that God acknowledged them as his people.

On the following Wednesday evening, I heard Elder William Evans preach in Welsh in company with another man unknown to me. I found that their doctrines were perfectly scriptural and their testimony I could not reject so I attended their meetings regularly for about a month, or more. Finding that I could not withstand their testimony longer, I was baptized March l8, l847 by Elder William Davies, President of the Rhymney Branch and was confirmed the following Sunday by two Elders from Merthyr who were strangers to me and I have not been since to find their names.

I soon had a testimony of the work, by Holy Ghost, in visions and dreams and immediate answers to prayer. I was invalided when I was baptized and had been under the care of two doctors for five months previous to my baptism. My disease was Ulcerations of the Intestines, which had brought me nearly to the gates of death. After my baptism the Doctors gave me up for dead declaring that they could do nothing more for me. I then called for the Elders of the Church.

Elder W. Davies came and anointed me with oil in the name of the Lord and laid his hands on me and prayed the Lord to heal me. I felt the healing power of God pass through my whole frame in an instant like electricity driving before it every pain and disease which I had been suffering for so long. I thanked the Lord for it and retired to rest, slept comfortably that night, waked in the morning free from pain. I rose and walked out abroad in the wood, ran, leaped and danced for joy that my Father in heaven had again restored the Holy Priesthood to the earth again to destroy the work of the Devil. I then walked home full of glee in the sight of my neighbours,to their great astonishment, which filled many of them with rage, especially a Mr. Edwards, Baptist Minister of Soar, who a few days after came to my house, full of the devil, got into such a passion till his wife was compelled to fetch him home from among the crowd who had collected together by hearing the curses which he was pronouncing on my head, for testifying of the truth.

The following summer I was called to the office of a Priest in conference at Merthyr, was ordained at Rhymney on the following Wednesday evening under the hands of Elder W. Davies, and on Sunday was sent to Breccon to preach in company with William Parker, Priest. We were to preach in the house of a chimney sweeper, but he was out drinking and his wife refused to let us preach there. We then walked out to see if we could find some place to preach in the open air, but the town appeared as if some plague had swept every living being into another world. The houses were all shut up and not a man could be seen. After walking about for an hour, we determined to try to arouse the people by singing. Accordingly we fixed upon a spot in the centre of a crescent of houses. We stood on a heap of ashes and began to sing a Welsh hymn which roused the people, who began to peep out at the doors but with great care, as if frighteded by the roaring of wild beasts. Brother Parker then prayed for a few minutes, and then began to preach in Welsh. While he was preaching the people collected from other parts of the town, and we soon had a good congregation, but they stood a longway off as if afraid of us. After he had finished, I preached for the first time (in English). The congregation continued to increase and draw nearer to listen with more attention. I treated on the first principles of Faith, Repentance and Baptism for the remission of sin, the promise of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands, and closed with a testimony to the reorganization of the Church by the ministration of Angels to the Prophet Joseph, and then closed by prayer. I then asked the congregation of any one of them would open his house for preaching on the next Sunday, but when the officers came he refused to let them preach.

I continued to preach by counsel in the neighbourhood of Rhymney or, till the following conference at Merthyr, when President Dan Jones was very importunate in calling for volunteers to go on missions thro' the country. I could not hold out against his appeals, but told him I was at his call, to go wherever he would send me. He proposed that I should go to the lower parts of Glamorganshire, Neath Llansawel and the surrounding neighbourhood under the presidency of Elder Thomas Pugh. I continued to travel in that district for about two months preaching from village to village in the open air to large congregations till winter began to set in. I then was counseled to take up my stand at Carm Llynfi for the winter. Finding that I could attend to my district in the night and work by day, so that I might not be chargeable to the church, I asked counsel,and it was granted; so I went to work at the Iron Mills, and removed my children from Rhymney to me, and we once more settled together. While here my daughter was baptized. My son having been baptized at Rhymney, previous to my settling at Llynfi, so now we were all Mormons.

Previous to my coming to Llynfi, the Branch had fallen by the apostacy of Ioan Pugh; but was reorganized under the care of Wm. Morgan who soon removed to Bridge End, leaving the Presidency to Elder Samuel Davies. During my stay here several places for preaching were opened, and many were baptized. The branch flourished and abounded in spiritual gifts. A branch was organized at Coedy-Garth. Here I was ordained an Elder under the hand of Samuel Davies about January l848, having been called to that office by Cap. Dan Jones at the Merthyr Conference. I continued to labour in this district under the direction of Elder Thos. Pugh, working by day and preaching in the evenings, occasionally visiting Swansea and Neath and Pyle till the beginning of April when I received council from Cap. Dan Jones to remove to Swansea to preach the gospel in English. I instantly obeyed, but Satan wrought much against me. Could get no work of any kind, though I tried my best to get work. However, the officers and saints were very kind to me, ministering to my wants, especially Elder Joseph Matthews and his kind hearted wife. With them I had a home to fly to when other sources would fail. This circumstance, however painful, worked for the furtherance of the gospel for I had time to travel through the whole town and neighborhood to circulate tracts and open places for preaching the gospel.

During my stay at Swansea about 12 persons were baptized and united with the branch at Trepoeth. I preached nearly in every street in Swansea, either in private houses or in the open air, and also at Llandwr, Morriston and in several villages round about to Lougher at which four persons were baptized and united with the Branch at Trepoeth.

Here the Calvinistic Methodists were great enemies to the truth; they tried to bias the mind of the masters of the Works to turn the Saints out of employ and to threaten to discharge everyone that would go to hear them preaching. This was a great hindrance for work was so slack at that time that, if a man should happen to be discharged, he might have been many months before he could get employment, so he that would obey the gospel did it at the risk of his bread and that of his family.

The people at Swansea were not so hostile to the truth, or at least they did not carry their hostility to so high a pitch. Our greatest difficulty there was to get a commodious place to preach in. We made several applications for the Trades Hall, but the rent was too high for our means; ie L6/ o/o a quarter. We applied to Merthyr for assistance but none could be given, therefore we were compelled to abandon it for the time till we could get a little stronger. The result was we were either driven to preach on the open street or shut up in a low cottage where none of the middle class of people would come to hear us. However, we kept tugging at it through the summer pretty well. When winter began to approach I received counsel from Capn Dan Jones to visit the Vale of Glamorgan through Pyle, Bridgend, Wick, Great Ash, Cowbridge and the surrounding villages for two months and then return to conference at Nantyglo. In filling this counsel I had much difficulty but the Lord helped me to carry it out to the letter as I had determined, now, and not till now had I known what it is to travel without purse or script. Although I had been out a good while I had always been near to saints, or at work for my own maintenance, but now I had not a saint for several miles, and the few that were within reach were young and poor.

I started from Trepoeth, leaving my only daughter at Swansea and reached Neath; preached there that night in company with Elder John Williams, with whom I slept that night. Next day reached Pyle, preached there that night, had a long contest with two Irish Catholics, staid the following day to settle some differences between the saints. I was kindly received by Brother and Sister Fletcher. Brother Jenkins came to see me that night. Being Saturday I slept at Brother Fletcher's that night and preached on Sunday to a large concourse of wicked half savage people among whom were several young parsons and preachers from the probational college. They behaved themselves very rudely, and got a good dressing with me for it; till they went away ashamed.

The day following visited Welsh St.Donats, preached there, and then turned for Wick, selling tracts all the way. Here there was a little branch of the church under the presidency of Elder Thomas Llewellyn, one of my old converts. I was heartily welcomed by all the Saints and continued in that neighborhood over the Sunday attending their meetings, and setting them in order.

Sunday I preached at St. Brides and Wick, and returned to Ash at six o'clock. Had good congregations all day but no food till night when I came back to the Saints at Ash. Here I met with Elder Samuel Davies who had been sent to meet me and assist me in these places. We traveled together for a fortnight or more, selling books and preaching in every place where we could have a door open. The winter came on rapidly; weather very wet so that open air preaching was impracticable, and people were too pious to open their houses.

At Saint Donats a blacksmith allowed us to stand in a shed of wicker work before his shop door. Another good man at Welsh St. Donats permitted us to stand in his carthouse. Another at Pendilon left us preach in his cattle shed. Anyone would have laughed to see us penned up in such a place among calves and fowls, carts, ploughs, and other implements of husbandry; one holding the candle and sheltering with his hat while the other was preaching to the crowd of half savage men maddened by their worse than savage teachers who, being ashamed to come amongst the crowd to hear, hid themselves among the trees of the gardens and behind the hedges to listen to what we had to say.

We continued to travel through this district for about two months, sometimes together and sometimes each by himself, as places would open for preaching in the weeknights. One Sunday night we met at the little branch at Ash, had a splendid meeting with the saints; started next morning through the neighbouring villages to sell books and seek for places to preach. Came to the village of St. Donats about two o'clock, half starved with hunger, having had no food that day but a small bit of barley cake which we had with a poor sister before starting in the morning, which we had eaten with a few bramble fruits which had become tasteless by the washing rains. At St. Donats I traveled from door to door offering tracts for sale, and preaching to every one that would stay to hear, but could not find a person that had any desire for truth in all the village. Last of all, I entered into a farmhouse when the people were at dinner; about ten in number. I first offered to sell some tracts, but could not prevail on them to buy; I then began to tell them about the gospel being restored, sharing the organization of the church, the doctrines, ordinances and privilges to no purpose, for they kept eating and I kept preaching for nearly an hour. I should have had no objection to exchange jobs with them for a few minutes, but they never gave me an offer, so everyone had to keep his own. They kept the food and I kept the blessings and so we parted. I tried to get the name of the Farmer but could not to this day.

Here Brother Davies and I parted; he returned to Ash and I went for Cowbridge. It rained heavily till I was wet to the skin, and just perished with hunger and cold. I called at a public house on the roadside about a mile and a half out of Cowbridge; sold a book for two pence to the host; here I had a glass of ale and the good lady gave me so much bread and cheese as I could eat. I thanked God and blessed the family and went for Cowbridge to a meeting at the house of Brother and Sister Fletcher. It was so very wet that no one came, so I had to go that night to Welsh St. Donats to the house of Brother and Sister John Johns where I arrived about ten o'clock. The family had all retired to bed; all but Brother Johns. He let me in, pulled off my wet clothes and dressed me in his own clothes, but lo! and behold, when he was pulling off my boots he pulled out the bottoms of them, so we had a good laugh over my misfortune. But how to replace them was the greatest difficulty. However, next morning we hit on a method to get new boots, for I had no money to buy. He was a shoemaker by trade, but was at that time digging out his potatoes, so I said to him, "Brother John, we must cook it about; to have new boots, I will go and dig potatoes for you, and you must make boots for me. We'll do this by day and preach in these villages at night so we shall keep all the irons hot at the same time." Unto this he agreed and we went to work. Got out all the potatoes, made the boots and preached twice at Welsh St Donats and once at Pendilon. Baptized Bro. John's wife and two more in the same week. Sunday following, Brother John and I attended Saints' Meeting at Cowbridge in the morning, and in the afternoon preached in a village about three miles to the west of Cowbridge to a large congregation. At six o'clock preached at Cowbridge at Brother Fletcher's but no one would enter the house but a few saints, though there was a large congregation outside. Brother J. Johns opened the meeting by singing and prayer. While he was at prayer someone struck the large wooden bar that was in the middle of the sash, which saved the window and my head from being broken. After prayer was over, I went to the door and invited them all to come into the house, but they all refused to come so I determined to stand outside of the door to preach while Brother Johns should hold the candle that we might see if anyone would begin to throw stones. I preached to them on the first principles in English, and then in Welsh for about an hour and a half, without any disturbance except an occasional hiss from some of the young parsons. On the whole we had a good meeting after all.

Monday visited Welsh St. Donats selling tracts and conversing with many on the principles of the Gospel. Preached that night in a carthouse to many of the villagers. Had a good meeting, but was attacked by a young Methodist preacher on the necessity of baptism for salvation of man. His greatest argument was that the thief on the cross was saved without baptism; but failing to prove that Paradise and Heaven are analogous he went away ashamed; being hissed by many of his neighbors.

I staid at Brother John's that night: next day Brother Samuel Davies arrived from Wick and we went together and preached at Pendilon that night in the cattle shed and returned to Brother John's. Wednesday morning we went to visit the little branch of Twynrodyn, had a splendid Saints' Meeting that night. Were cordially received by the saints. A family of the name of Richards entertained us hospitably; washed our feet and clothes, mended our stockings and made us comfortable. We abode with them two days and preached in the evenings.

We then turned towards Cowbridge, preached by the way at St. Nicholas to a small congregation in the open air. At Cowbridge on Sunday we met with Elder Evan Williams, preached on the open street, but the pious people would scarcely stand to hear a word. Had a good meeting with the saints and preached at Brother Fletcher's at night. Monday we visited the saints at Ash; found them all happy, rejoicing in the gifts of the Spirit of God. Met in a prayer meeting that evening; were kindly entertained by Brother Richards, and others of the saints. That week we preached at Ash, St. Brides and Wick; visited Saint Donats and other villages with tracts; sold a few. On Sunday I preached at St. Donats and Ash; attended Saints' Meeting. Brother L. Davies preached at St. Brides and Wick. The parson of the Parish of Ash began to preach that Sunday against the spiritual gifts as professed by the saints, which opened the eyes of many who afterwards came and were baptized.

There was a congregation of Unitarian Baptists at Wick with whom I had several conversations on the restoration of the Gospel. Two of the leading men partly believed my testimony, and endeavored to get the chapel for me to preach in, but ultimately failed.

The Nantyglo Conference was now drawing near, and the term of my mission nearly expired, so we took leave of the saints at Ash and turned back for Cardiff through Cowbridge, Welsh St, Donats, Pendilon, St. Nicholas and Twynroden at which latter place we spent the following Sabbath (having preached at the others on the way). On Sunday evening I preached at St. Nicholas in the open air to a good congregation, while a policeman named Phillip Banner was pacing around with the intent to stop me, but was called away on business before he could have time to do it, so I had peace to deliver my message to the people. Brother Davies preached at Brother Rich's.

The following week we started in company with Evan Williams for Merthyr through Cardiff, staid at Cardiff two days with the Saints and then proceeded to Merthyr.

Met Captain D. Jones and family in good health, gave him the history of our travels, received instructions to meet him at conference, I proceeded to Rhymney to my native branch of the church. The President W. Davies and the Saints were met together in a protracted meeting which lasted all day till five o'clock P M. They all received me with shouts of joy and gladness, having absent for more than a year without seeing each other. By this time my clothes were beginning to wear out. My brother had purchased a new suit for me and Brother Davies was to make them after conference.

I attended conference at Nantyglo and spent a fortnight on another route through the Vale of Glamorgan to take my leave of the Saints, and returned to Merthyr and Rhymney again, had my clothes and then was ready to take a mission to Pembrokeshire.

About the close of November 1848, I left Merthyr with my pack on my shoulder on a mission to Pembrokeshire, my native county, to assist Elder John Morris in his labours in that place. My counsel was to settle down in the neighbourhood of Saundersfoot, get work in the Ironworks, which was then just beginning, and to raise up a branch of the church there. Elder Morris had begun to preach in that place, and four priests had come to help him; namely John Griffiths, Thomas Hughes, John Williams (my son) and Willam Vaughn. These had baptized three or four persons, so the foundation was laid before I came.

I had great difficulty in getting work or lodgings, though I was in the very place where I was nursed, and among people who would have given me their own eyes two years before, while I was a Baptist preacher; but now every heart and every house was shut against me, and I appeared to the people as a Monster, rather than a man. However I was not discouraged; got lodgings with a man who was a stranger to me, one William Powell, who kept a large house for lodgers; had at that time sixteen men, and I was huddled in amongst them somehow.

Soon had this house open for preaching every Sunday for awhile. In about a fortnight, I got work, but had the misfortune , on the second day, to break one of my fingers, which caused me to be idle for a few days, so my work was given to another. When my hand got well enough to work, the Lord wrought in my favor when men were against me. Charles Griffith, a Wesleyan preacher was the steward of the miners, he would not find work for me, but gave me liberty to find work for myself, to get mine by the Ton, about the seashore. I was led to a piece of ground that no one would work, and in a few days got a fall which lasted me and four others to work till the following summer! Now I had a chance to go ahead with the work of the Lord. I then began to work by day and preach every night, having got the officers and saints to cooperate with me in the work. We got ahead rapidly; many were brought to believe the gospel. We held our Saints Meetings in the house of William Vaughn which was not much bigger than a duck's cot, but it was often filled with the spirit of God till we could cry out "Lord tis enough!"

About the 20th of December, Elder J. Morris paid us a visit on his way to Merthyr Conference, being the first time I had to see him after my arrival in Pembrokeshire. We rejoiced together in hopes of seeing great prosperity, in this county, attending our mutual labors which we had to realize, to a great extent. He left me the following morning for Merthyr.

Attended the conference which was held, I think, on the lst of January, l849, at which time Pembrokeshire was organized into a conference under the presidency of Elder John Morris. I was appointed to be his first counselor, and Elder John Evans, who had been on a mission in the Welsh parts, to be a second counselor. The Stepaside Branch was then organized under the presidency of Elder Thomas Hughes.

About the 10th of January, Elder Morris returned and set the conference in order, as it had been organized at Merthyr, which made us all rejoice, except William Vaughn,who was not pleased, because he had not been called to preside over the branch, which used to meet at his house. However, this was soon settled; and we all set to work with our might. Opened several places for preaching -Burrows, Long Lane, Tavernspite, Saundersfoot, Stepaside, Duncowhill, New Alehouse.

Several were baptized, so that the Stepaside Branch, at our first conference, which was held May 6 1849, numbered 32, including officers. At this conference, at which Elder Abel Evans was present, I was called to act as clerk of the conference. While I was at this conference I wrote the minutes, preached once, and baptized John Thomas, Mason, who had been cut off for insubordination, and commenced and closed several meetings by prayer.

On the 8th of May, we returned to our own places, being refreshed by the abundant portions of the Spirit of God which had been poured out upon us in Conference. May, the l3th, after attending Saints Meeting at Stepaside in the morning, I preached in the open air at Stepaside Bridge at 2 and 6 o'clock. Preached at the mountain where Moses Phelps had unconsciously wandered; he heard and believed the Gospel. On the way home I had a little conversation with him, and he promised to be baptized the Tuesday following.

Monday, l4th attended prayer meeting at Stepaside. Tuesday, l5th, attended Saints Meeting at Eastlake. Baptized Moses Phelps and Joseph Griffiths. They were confirmed that night by President Morris and me. We had a splendid meeting full of the Spirit of God.

About this time a rather curious circumstance happened to me. On Sunday, the 20th of May, l849, I had been preaching, I think at Cold Blow, came to my lodging about l2 o'clock at night and immediately retired to bed, much fatigued. Did not rise in the morning till all the lodgers were gone to work. When I arose and prepared my breakfast on coffee, I was in a hurry and did not observe my sugar basin till I had sweetened and drunk two cups of coffee. When sweetening the third cup, I observed that one half of the spoon contained white powder, which rather astonished me, when I found that it was either Arsenic or Sugar of Lead which had been put into the bottom of the basin and covered over with sugar. I called the servant and enquired if she knew anything of the circumstance and she protested that she did not. So I threw it away, washed the basin, and got more sugar, finished my breakfast and went to work, but took care not to sleep another night in that house; so I changed my lodgings and thanked God for my deliverance.

June 4, l849, I baptized twoÑElizabeth Griffiths and Elizabeth James, and confirmed them on the following Sunday. I continued preaching about in the neighbourhood and surrounding villages, so often as I could, till the following Conference which took place July 22 at St. West Corn Market at which I acted as clerk; assisted Elder Morris in conducting the meetings. Preached at 2:00 o'clock to an immense concourse of people; Monday in council I called Hugh Merriman and John Williams to the office of Elder and Moses Phelps, a Priest, and Benjamin Howells, a Deacon in Stepaside Branch. This was seconded by President Morris and approved. The officers called in conference were ordained the Thursday following, by Elder Morris and me.

In this conference, I was appointed to preside over the Branch at Stepaside for the time being. Shortly after this, the Works at Stepaside began to grow slack and several of the Saints were obliged to leave the neighbourhood, and many who had believed were prevented from obeying the gospel from fear of losing their work. However, on Sep. 7th I baptized Margaret Eynon under the following circumstances. John Rogers, a young priest and very little man, tried to baptize her and failed to cover her with the water, so I leaped in to his assistance and baptized her for him.

October 26th I baptized David Price and Thomas Eynon and confirmed them the same night. Two others were baptized; one by Moses Phelps, Thomas Prout, and Thomas Thain by Thomas Hughes: baptized October 29th, l849 and confirmed by me the following Sunday.

About this time the power of God was wonderfully manifested through my ministration on the person of Elder Hugh Merriman who had been literally smashed by a stone falling on him in the coal work. I was working at the same level, and was called to him as soon he had been freed from under the stone, but had no place to minister to him except secretly, rebuking his pains which soon abated. We then conveyed him to the house of Elder William Vaughn walking slowly between two men. When we stripped off his clothes we found that on his kidneys was raised a lump so big as a small basin, and his head and face were bruised very much, however, no bones were broken. I anointed him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the swelt came down while I anointed him, and the pains left him. I then called on Elders Wm. Vaughn and Thomas Hughes to lay hands with me. The spirit of God rested upon us in great power and through us upon Brother Merriman. As soon as we took our hands from his head he leaped up, danced and praised the Lord with us for His great mercy. He went to his work the following day, to the astonishment of many: but some scoffed at it, as in former days.

One evening while I and Elder John Evans were preaching on the beach near Mead to a large company of people we were annoyed greatly by two lads, who had been encouraged, if not employed by Parson Phillips of Amroth, to pelt us with stones, and had made them drunk for that purpose. We both escaped without injury.

On one Sunday when I was preaching to a large congregation near the above mentioned place, I was opposed by a Ranter Preacher, David Thomas, who tried to persuade the people that they could go to heaven without being baptized; which I had before proved to be impossible according to the Bible. The same time I was caught by the collar by two men, Henry Thomas and Henry Allen, with the intent to throw me into the river for teaching the doctrine of Baptism for remission of sins and alleging that Joseph Smith was sent of God to reorganize the Church of Christ, but the people rescued me out of their hands. I cannot remember the exact day of the month when this occurred as I did not take note of it at the time, but I remember well that it was between the July and November Conferences.

On the 4th of November 1849, I attended the conference at Haverford West. Here again I acted as clerk for the Conference, assisted the president in conducting meeting and acted as interpreter for President W. Phillips, who came to pay his first visit to Pembrokeshire. We had a splendid conference, but were greatly annoyed by the rabble outside. Monday we had the best meeting; I acted in the same way as on Sunday.

About this time the Works at Stepaside grew very slack, and I was turned out of employment; could not get a day's work anywhere. I had, therefore, more time for preaching the gospel. I then went to Pembroke, took counsel with Elder Morris, and was sent round the branches to set them in order and to preach wherever I could get a door open. I preached at Priory Mains near Pembroke, and baptized Hanna Phillips, opened a place for preaching at Milton in a house which was lent by a Mr. Brown. I preached there several times to large congregations; some of them were very wicked and unruly. Elder Morris and I preached there one Sunday evening and had a severe contest with a company of Wesleyans which lasted till 12 o'clock that night.

On the road from Milton to Pembroke, a distance of four miles, we were divided into two companies. Elder Morris had one company and I had the other. When we reached the town, a vast crowd of people gathered around us, the Wesleyans became so noisy that the crowd hissed them and they parted with us ashamed. About this time, not being able to get work, I took a tour through the branches. Pembroke, Lawrenny, H.West, Broadway and Cuffern Mountain, attending Saints Meetings, and preaching on the intervening evenings. I found the saints in good standing and full of the Spirit of God. They were all kind and hospitable. But the people were very hostile, frequently gathering in crowds to assault the saints in their meetings.

I then went to Letterston to meet Elder John Evans to see how he was getting on among the Welsh; found him and the saints well, staid with him a few days. I preached at Letterston, Scheddau and Fishguard and attended their Saints Meetings and comforted the saints, and then returned to H. West. I preached there and attended Saints Meeting and then started for Stepaside and abode in the neighbourhood over the following Sabbath. Found the saints in good standing, determined to go ahead. I was kindly supported at Stepaside by Joseph Griffiths of Duncowhill who, though he was not in the church, told me that I was welcome to make my home with him till I could get work. I thanked him for his kind offer, but had no time to stay in one place, as there were enough of officers in that neighbourhood to preach the gospel while other people were perishing for want of it. I then started for Pembroke to meet Elder Morris, having given the care of the branch to my two counselors, John Williams and Thomas Hughes. Met Elder Morris at Pembroke, communicated the state of the branches through which I had passed. The branch at Eastlake had become out of order by a dispute between Elder Vaughn and a teacher, John Rogers, and his family, which terminated in the removal of W. Vaughn from the presidency.

On Tuesday I visited Pater to see Brother Obrey; Wednesday had a splendid Saints Meeting at Elder J. Morris' house at Pembroke where the spiritual gifts were first poured out on the saints in that branch. Elder John Spriggs of Swansea, with several of his relations from Pater came into the meeting before it closed. I then returned to Stepaside on Thursday to Saints Meeting and prepared for conference on the following Sunday.

December 30th, conference was held at H. West in the room in Bridgestreet, where I assisted Elder Morris in conducting the meetings and acted as clerk to the conference. Here W. Vaughn was removed from presiding over the Eastlake Branch, and I was called to preside over it for the time; a task which was not very pleasant as the branch was much out of order and the family at Eastlake was preparing for emigration, and the dispute between them and their late President , was hard to be settled. However, by much perseverance in prayer I succeeded in keeping them all together and in baptizing two of Brother Roger's family before they emigrated.

After conference I returned to Stepaside and succeeded in getting work in the coal works for a short time, which was very good as I had the care of two branches on me at the time and could not leave the neighborhood, and in addition to the care of the branches, Elder Vaughn's family was left dependent on me for support as he had moved to Merthyr to work.

I continued to work at Stepaside for about month or more, attending to the two branches in the evenings and preaching Sundays, at Stepaside, Pendilon, Begelly Bridge and St. Issels Mountain and occasionally visiting Pembroke, Monkton and Milton as time would permit. About the beginning of February the work stopped again and I was at liberty to travel among the branches.

On Sunday, the 5th of February, I commenced preaching at Manorbier in the house of John Davies, who had been baptized at Pembroke by Elder John Morris. Had a good congregation at 6 o'clock; very attentive. Returned to Stepaside, attended the meetings of the two branches, went to Pembroke on Saturday 11th. On Sunday 12th preached at Priory Mains, baptized Thomas Rees and Thomas Harris of Manorbier. Held a Saints Meeting at Mr. George Sinnatts'. Confirmed Thos. Rees and Thos Harris; had a good meeting, full of the Spirit of God.

Monday l3th preached at John Bagshaw's at Hundleton, to a large congregation. 14th, Tuesday, continued at Monkton, conversing with many about the gospel. Baptized Mary Ann Griffiths of Hundleton.

Wednesday, 15th. Baptized John Bagshaw and John Hopla of Hundleton; confirmed them that evening in Saints Meeting held at William Davies', Priory Mains. Thursday l6th, preached at Square Island. Friday, visited the saints at Pater. l8th, baptized Margaret Cray. Sunday l9th preached at Priory Mains; held Saints Meeting and confirmed Mary Ann Griffiths and Margaret Cray.

Monday 20th, baptized Mary Howells, Catherine Hopla and Harriet Dawkins of Hundleton. Wednesday 22nd. Saints Meeting in Monkton, confirmed the above three sisters in company with Elder John Morris. 24th, started for Stepaside to visit my Branches and found them all well in good standing, but much oppressed for want of work, nearly all the saints were out of work, and several of them were compelled to leave the neighbourhood for want.

I continued with them over the Sunday, had splendid meetings all day, and were much comforted by the Holy Ghost. Monday attended prayer meeting; Tuesday Saints Meeting, Pendilon; Wednesday, Council at Stepaside; Thursday, Saints Meeting at Stepaside; Friday started for Pembroke. Met Elder Morris, took counsel with him. On Saturday Elder Morris left for H. West and I went to Pater and baptized Ann Lawrence. Sunday 3rd, I preached at Priory Mains and attended saints meeting; confirmed Ann Lawrence.

Monday 4th March, preached at Hundleton. Tuesday 5th at Square Island; Wednesday 6th, Saints Meeting at Monkton; Thursday preached at Maiden Wells at the house of Wardlon Blacksmith. Saturday, 9th, baptized Thomas Griffiths, Elizabeth Lewis and William Griffiths at Priory Main. Sunday 10th, preached at Monkton at 10 o'clock, Saints Meeting; at 2:30 o'clock confirmed Thomas Griffiths, Elizabeth Lewis and William Griffiths. The Holy ghost was poured out on all the saints. The gift of prophecy fell on Thomas Griffith while I was confirming him.

Monday 11th I baptized Elizabeth Edwards, preached at Hundleton at 7 o'clock. Wednesday, 13th, baptized Thomas Vaughn, attended Saints Meeting at Monkton and confirmed Elizabeth Edwards and Thomas Vaughn. Thursday 14th of March, I baptized Mary Griffiths of Bowett; kept meeting at Bowett and confirmed Mary Griffiths. Friday, started for Stepaside; found all the saints in good order. They rejoiced to see me and I them. Spent the Sunday at Stepaside, morning and afternoon, evening at Pendilon; good meetings.

Joseph Griffith and William Thain were very kind to me. I spent the following week with the saints of the two branches; conforting and strengthening them, and thus preparing for another visit through the western branches. Tuesday 26, started for H. West, met President Morris in council, received instructions to visit the branches of Letterston, Fishguard, Cuffern Mountain, Simson and Broadway; and then returned to Pembroke. I accomplished this against Sunday. 15th April I was at Pembroke; preached and conducted Saints Meeting.

April l8th I baptized Abraham Jones and Letticia Cole. Confirmed Abraham Jones April the 29th, but Letticia was prevented by her mother till the 4th of May, when I confirmed her in Saints Meeting at Monkton.

About this time, I preached frequently at Manorbier, sometimes to large congregations in the open air and at other times in the house of John Davies. May 1st preached at Manorbier and baptized John Dawkins. May 2nd returned to Pembroke; May 3rd preached at Monkton, conducted Saints Meeting and confirmed John Dawkins.

About this time I was terribly annoyed by a man of the name of Riggs while I was preaching to a large congregation at Maiden Wells.

I returned to Stepaside and found the saints all well. abode with them for awhile till conference, which took place on May l9th at Haverford West, where I acted as clerk and assisted in conducting the services of the conference. At this conference, the two branches, viz Stepaside and Eastlake, were united in one, and Elder Thos. Phillips was appointed to preside over it.

I was then called out to travel through the conference, to open new places for preaching. May 23, after conference I returned to Stepaside, organized the two branches into one and ordained the following officers; viz, Thomas Phillips, an elder, and Thomas Prout a Priest. Placed Thomas Phillips to preside over the Branch and John Thain to be his counselor.

Now I had liberty to travel through the country wherever a door would open for that purpose. During this summer I opened several places for preaching with more or less success, namely Milford, Waleston Cross, Angle, Castle martin, and might have opened more but there were not enough officers to supply them. We preached at Angle first to a large concourse of people who listened attentively and appeared to believe the gospel, but were afraid to let us come into their houses lest the parson should be angry. I continued to preach there, till the people absolutely refused to hear. On one Sunday, I traveled from Pembroke to Angle, a distance of ten miles to preach through the broiling heat, till I was completely foiled against. I arrived, they had got two Wesleyans to preach at the same time within forty or fifty yards to the place where I was standing. All the people with one consent turned away from me when they began to sing before I began to preach. I bore them a faithful testimony and left them, telling them that I should not visit them again till they should send for me.

At Waleston Cross, hundreds of people heard the gospel, but the Parson's servants and some of the Methodists were very noisy, and endeavored to prevent people from hearing by whooping and screaming so that it was impossible to be heard. When they found that this would not prevent us from holding our meetings, they got to pelt us with stones, and threatened to beat us with their fists. Among this number was one John Morgan of Hoplac. He pulled his jacket to give us a thrashing, but finding that we were the wrong kind of customer he went away ashamed. Many here professed to believe the gospel but were afraid to obey it, the persecution was so hot.

At Castlemartin I preached several times, but could never get a man to open his door. I continued to preach in the open air so long as anyone would stay to hear me. The last time I went there not a man came to hear me, but did hide themselves as from a lion.

At Milford we had good attention through the summer while the weather would permit us to preach in the open air, but no one opened their doors for preaching. I also continued to preach so often as I could at Manorbear and Lydstep; occasionally visiting the branches under the direction of President Morris; assisted him in writing.

About the close of June, I was sent on a tour through the Welsh district to assist Elder John Evans in putting life into the saints who had some of them begun to grow weak on account of some evil report that had been spread about him. I succeeded in getting the saints into union and strengthening Bro. Evans under his burden. Accompanied him and preached in two places in Welsh. Was kindly fed and lodged by a family of Baptists at Berllanwen, and then proceeded to Narberth, Stepaside and Pembroke.

July 28th Conference was held at H. West at which Elder Thomas Pugh was present. Here I acted as clerk and interpreted to Elder Pugh and assisted in conducting the meetings. In this conference it was agreed that Elder John Price should be appointed to travel through this conference, assisting Elder Morris in ordering the branches, and looking after the branch in Pembroke in his absence as there was no Elder belonging to that branch; and preaching in the week evenings at Hundleton, Castlemartin, Maiden Wells and Manorbear and Lydstep.

August l9th, I preached at Lydstep and baptized Elizabeth Rees at Manorbear, and confirmed her after changing our clothes. Here the power of God was manifested in the gifts of healing. Elizabeth Rees was, at the time, very ill, and had been so, for a long time previous, reduced to a mere skeleton with weakness; was completely to be supported by her husband in walking. When we entered the house she swooned away. Brother Rees called on me to minister to her, which I did in the name of Jesus. She received health immediately arose and prepared for baptism, rejoicing in the goodness of God toward her. About this time Elder John Price had arrived into this conference; I accompanied him on a tour through the branches to Simson, and he went toward Fishguard. I returned to Haverford West and Pembroke. Elder Morris was now preparing for emigration with his family and started on a tour through Glamorgan and Monmouthshire Conferences to bid farewell to the officers and saints, leaving the care of this conference on Elder J. Price who had been appointed to succeed him in the presidency.

August 30th, A council was organized at Pembroke for the officers of Pembroke and Lawrenz Branches; at which Elder John Price presided and I acted as clerk. After this council we spent the following Saturday at Monkton together, where Elder Price had to preach on the Sunday. I was appointed to preach at Hakin near Milford in the morning and to cross the water to Angle at 2 o'clock. I left Monkton early in the morning for that purpose, but it came on to blow a complete storm and rain which prevented me from crossing the river, so I returned to Monkton to Saints Meeting in company with Brother Abrey and his wife.

On Tuesday following I accompanied Elder Price to the H. West council; had a splendid councilÑmuch of the Spirit of God was felt among the officers.

Wednesday I attended Saints meeting at Broadway; Thursday at Simson. Friday at Cuffern Mountain. The saints were all in good spirits except the family of Thomas Rowlands at Cuffern Mountain who was not pleased because I pressed on the saints the necessity of assisting to clothe President Morris and family for emigration. On Saturday, I returned to H. West, having collected a few articles of clothing for Sister Morris and the children, with which I returned to Pembroke that night.

The following week Elder Price took a tour through the Welsh district and I abode at Pembroke; supplying all the meeting of that branch. September l3th, l850, we met in council at Monkton; Elder J. Morris presided and I was clerk. Elder J. Price was present and assisted President Morris in conducting the meeting. The Spirit of God was poured out upon us copiously. The most kindly feelings were manifested toward Elder Morris, and also to Elder Price who was to be our future president.

About this time I was appointed to draw out a Memorial to President John Morris and get it signed by all the presiding Elders in the Conference; which I did. Had it printed on Satin by John Thomas and framed by James Devonald. I took a tour through the branches for this purpose and returned to Pembroke about the 25th or 26th of September. On the 27th met with Elders Morris and Price in council in Monkton; acted as clerk to the council and closed the meeting by prayer.

28th. We all took dinner and tea at Hundleton which was kindly provided by two sisters, Mary Howells and Catharine Hopla, as a treat before parting with our beloved President J. Morris, and an introduction to his successor, Elder John Price. The day was spent pleasantly and I slept that night at Brother John Hopla's and preached the following Sunday at Waleston Cross; was much annoyed by the rabble.

Sunday, October 6th. Conference was held at H. West for the last time under the presidency of Elder Morris. I acted as clerk. Commenced the meeting at 2 o'clock by prayer and preached at night. We had a good conference, but rather trying to part with a man so much beloved as Elder Morris was.

Monday 7th. Returned to Pembroke; wrote the minutes of Conference to Merthyr. Tuesday 8th., assisted Elder Morris in packing his boxes for America. Wednesday 9th. Accompanied Elder Morris and family to Milford in Isaac Morgan's sloop to meet the Troubadour Steamer with the Welsh Saints.

Met President Price who came with the saints from Swansea and walked home to Pembroke by land. I staid at Hundleton that night at John Hopla's. Thursday l0th. Spent in consultation with President John Price at Monkton; acted as clerk. Supported the president in the business of ordaining John Davies, Manorbear, a teacher; Thomas Griffith, a deacon; John Hopla, an elder; Elder John Hopla was set to preside over the Pembroke Branch and Elder Thomas Noot as his counselor.

Elder John Griffiths was set to preside over the Pembroke council and Elders Hopla and Noot to be his counselors; thus liberating the presidency of the conference from the task of presiding in councils and branch meetings, as before.

Thus began that union of effort between me and President J. Price which, I trust shall never end, while we continue together in the Kingdom of God. I had to close this council by prayer. President Price acknowledged and upheld me as his first counselor, as I was to President Morris and as clerk to the conference. I continued to travel through the conference, preaching and regulating the branches and councils when he was not present. Acting under his directions and carrying out all his counsels, by which the churches began to flourish exceedingly and Satan and his agents began to rage against us much; but nothing moved us; our course was onward still.

About this time Satan found that persecution from without could effect nothing. He stirred up Isaac Morgan, a teacher in the Pembroke Branch, to fight against us, by finding fault with us for ordaining Elder John Hopla, and setting him to preside over the branch at Pembroke. He succeeded in influencing on some of the young saints, and winning them over to his views, many of them with himself staid away from the meetings. In council held at Monkton Nov 8th at which I was present, a stop was put to his proceedings.

In the month of November it was determined that a general meeting or conference of all the officers in this county should be held once every four weeks, to be held alternately at Monkton and H. West. The first general council was held at Monkton Nov. 22, l850; President Price presided. I was not present at it, being at the time on a tour through the Welsh district. But this proved very good for the furtherance of union among the officers.

On my visit to the Letterston and Fishguard branches I found them very weak, and inactive, and some of the saints anything but dead; on account of some slanderous reports being circulated about Elder John Evans which had no foundation at all, yet some of the saints believed and were trying to make others believe. After a good deal of labour I succeeded in setting them all right again, and then returned to H. West to council, and from thence to Stepaside and Amroth. Found the saints all well but not much life in preaching among the officers; assisted Richard Jones in taking the minutes of council.

In this council John Bagshaw and Harriot Dawkins and Hannah Phillips were cut off for obstinately refusing to repent of their sins. Sunday the 8th Dec. I preached and attended Saints Meeting at Monkton. In the morning Isaac Morgan, teacher, brought John Bagshaw to me to be reconciled to the church, or rather to know the conditions on which he could be reconciled. I told him that the only way to be reconciled was by repenting of his sins and confessing them before God and the church, that he might be pardoned. This filled them both with the devil (if there was any place to be fuller than they were before). They both raved with madness till I left the room. At 2:30 they both came to meeting and Harriot Dawkins with them. After prayer and teaching the saints on the order of the church, I opened the meeting to them to confess and get it right before taking the sacrament. But no one seemed to notice it. I then spoke to them by name and asked what they intended to do. Bagshaw rose in a passion and asked what he had got to do. I told him that he must ask pardon of the church for what he had done,and said amiss. He rose, full of the evil one, swore and went out. I then moved that the sentence of the council be executed aginst him, and the whole branch rose hands, but Isaac Morgans and Martha Davis. Hannah Phillips was cut off, Harriot Dawkins asked pardon and was spared. We then had a good meeting for sacrament and testimony. The Holy Ghost was poured out on the saints in abundance. Monday 9th. Abode with the saints at Monkton. Visited those of Pater. Tuesday 10th. Went to H. West to council and took a tour through the Western Branches, and returned to Pembroke, against council.

Dec 20th. Where I acted as clerk and addressed the council on the necessity of union and order in and among the priesthood. Also assisted President Price in calling James Bridge, an elder, George Sinnatt, a priest, and Thomas Griffith, a teacher, and William Davies, a deacon in the Pembroke Branch. We had a good a council full of the Holy Ghost and union. I abode at Pembroke over Sunday; assisted in ordaining these officers on Sunday, 24th at H.West council.

December 29th I baptised Elizabeth Hill, Jun. at Monkton. The people about Monkton getting very mad; would frequently surround the house in the night, roar like bears, beat the doors and windows till we have expected that they would have been smashed to pieces.

December 31st I preached at Manorbear to a small congregation in the house, but outside nearly all the villagers were present; had a good time but the professors of religion were greatly agitated. When I bore testimony that Joseph Smith was a Prophet sent of God they expected that I was going to baptize and staid waiting about till about two o'clock in the morning.

January 1st, 1851 I returned to Pembroke and found that the Saints were all well. but had been greatly annoyed early that morning by a group Wesleyans returning from their Watch Meeting. They had attacked Elder Hopla's house with a design to murder some of us. In Saints Meeting that evening they were warned by the spiritual gifts "to beware of mobs that night, for they would come with intent to murder His servants of the Lord.

About 1 o'clock next morning Sister Hopla was awakened by a tremendous crack at the window, she distinctly heard one of them swear "We'll have 'em out directly." Another tremendous crash at the door with some heavy weapon which started one of the planks of the door and nearly drew the staple which received a large iron bolt which fastened the door. They made another rush at the door with their shoulders, but failed to get it open; they then tried to force open the shutter of the window. While they were at this Elder Hopla mustered and called out "What do you want?" which frightened them and they ran away cursing and swearing like madmen! At this time a very singular prophecy came through a young sister in the Pembroke branch, which was literally fulfilled in about a fortnight afterwards. The prophecy was as follows: "Thus saith the Lord unto His servants, Mine enemies have plotted to shoot you, but as I live, saith the Lord, the powder shall burst, and they shall shoot themselves." The idea of the powder bursting made some of us laugh, but the thing was fulfilled to the letter. One evening when the saints were assembled at their meeting, they were commanded by the spirit to set a watch at the door, which they did. The watch was soon attracted by a man pretending to be drunk, coming out of a house and came peeping about the meeting doors. He was known by Elder Hopla, who asked him by name what he wanted, but he denied his name, and returned to the house whence he came out. And immediately a report with screams were heard by the watch at our door, the cause of which was known next morning. These men were engaged in loading an old musket with quarry powder to shoot into our meeting but a spark from the candle flew on a plate full of powder which exploded in an instant - burning one of their hands and face in a most frightful manner. Thus the "Powder burst and shoot themnselves".

Jan 3, l851. I was in council with the officers at Monkton. I had to act as clerk and delivered an address to the officers on the necessity of getting proper books to record the proceedings of the councils and conferences, that they might be preserved to go to Zion, for hither too they had been kept on loose sheets of paper. It was there proposed that books shall be purchased for this purpose.

About this time Elder Price went to Merthyr Conference, leaving the care of this conference on me and my fellow counselor Elder Phillip Sykes for the time. I staid at Monkton over Sunday and on Tuesday following (Jan 7th) attended the Haverford West Council, then passed through the western branches attending their Saints Meetings; Broadway on Wednesday, Simson Thursday, Caffern Mountain on Friday, returned to H. West Saturday and preached there on Sunday and kept saints meeting. Returned to Pembroke the following week to prepare for holding our conference in the Town Hall.

21st Council at H. West. On the 26th of Jan. at which I acted as clerk and assisted in conducting the business;commenced meeting by singing and prayer at 2 o'clock. Preached at 2 and 6 o 'clock to a crowded congregation. This was one of the best conferences held in this county since its organization. Much prejudice was removed from the minds of the people and a door seemed to be opened for abundant success. But now Satan found means, for the first time, to harass the church by apostates from the church. While the World was appeased, apostates took this sword to fight against the truth.

The spirit of apostasy which had for a long time been working in Isaac Morgan found place to break out into open rebellion against the priesthood. The first got working against me, in the case of Bagshaw, and then against President J. Price, whispering various groundless charges against him to the saints, and then denying them when called in to account; which filled the branch with continued broils. Till on the 14th of February in a general council he was caught in his own trap, and was cut off from the church. In this council I was present and acted as clerk; here he cleared Pres. Price from all the charges which he had brought against him to the saints, and confessed that he had lost the Spirit of God by the sin of adultery, and asked pardon of the church which was granted, upon his confessing before the church on the following Sunday. Which he neglected to do and was consequently cut off on the day proposed. (Feb 3rd Preached at Lydstep and baptised Jane Dawkins.) Went from H. West to Pembroke again at council Feb 28th. Found the spirit of apostasy working among the saints to an alarming degree, hurried on by the apostate I. Morgans. In this council I acted as clerk in the business of council. Here Martha Davies was cut off for abetting Isaac Morgans, and Elizabeth Mason for "willful neglect of place". March 4th. Was at council in Haverford West where the whole presidency of the conference was present. We changed the presidency of Fishguard branch, placed Elder Sykes to preside over it instead of Thomas Evan. Organized a council there under Elder Sykes presidency.' Also some other business of importance. David Davies cut off. 5th. Attended Saints meeting at H. West. 6th. At Simson. 7th Cuffern Mountain. 8th Went to Fishguard to Bro. Rees house. Sunday 9th. Preached to a small congregation at Bro. Rees. Fishguard. Was kindly entertained by him. Conducted Saints meeting; changed the presidency. Cut off David Davies, priest, and carried out all the determination of council. Had a long conversation with David Davies; shewed him the evils of getting cut off the church, but he was right all the while; so I had to cut him off against my will. 10th. I returned to Letterston, found the Saints well- preached at the house of James Devonald. llth. Came to Haverford West and l2th to Pembroke Saints Meeting. 14th. At general council; acted as clerk and assisted in doing the following business: Disfellowshipped William Davies, deacon, of Pembroke Branch for a month for neglecting his place and office. Set William Griffith, teacher, at liberty to act in his office. I read a letter from H. West Branch, written by Elder John Thomas, (mason) accusing Elder John Griffith with rejecting the law of tithing and complaining of the presidency for requiring it of the saints' hands. We had difficulty in setting him right as he was full of a spirit of accusation. Failed to settle matters as two of the principal witnesses were absent. It was left till the council at H. West. Elder John Thomas , printer, H. West, forgiven for getting drunk. I then took a tour through the Western Branches. When I came to Pembroke this time I found that Eliza Lewis had confessed to Sister Mary Howells that she was in a family way. President John Price. and that she had been tried in a special council in my absence and had denied all in spite of all the evidence and had been sentenced to be excommunicated for it. There being no clerk in that council I was compelled to take the account of this trial from the mouths of Elders J. Price, John Hopla and George Sinnatt, and write them on the branch book that a record might be kept of same. Returned to the council at Monkton on the 28th of March where I had to act as clerk and about this time President Price started for Merthyr Conferenace, leaving the care of this conference on me. I abode in and about Pembroke over Sunday and Monday; Tuesday I started to H. West ( l0 miles ) to council where I commenced the council by prayer and taught officers to be careful in watching over the Saints and to be governed by the priesthood. Cut off William Thomas of Simson for obstinately neglecting his place and duties of his office as a teacher. Moved the meetings and councils from Bridgestreet to Goatstreet Chapel on top of Hill Lane. I abode at H. West over Wednesday and attended Saints meeting at Freystop and Friday returned to Pembroke. 6th. Preached at Pembroke and abode there through the following week, attending to their meetings. Had pretty good meetings all the while. April 11th. Council at Monkton; here I acted as clerk. Taught the importance of keeping the true order of the church and having every officer to do his own work. Here Elizabeth Hill, Sen; Elizabeth Hill, Jun, were disfellowshipped for willful neglect of their meetings, and slandering the servants of God. Also, Charlotte Davies, Jun. cut off for the same conduct; but having had more time to repent. Harriot Dawkins, William Davies (deacon) were cut off for obstinately refusing to hear the councils of the priesthood. Saturday 12th.- At Monkton with the saints. Sunday, l3th, preached at Monkton and attended saints meeting. Monday l4th; prayer meeting. Tuesday 15th; started for H. West Council where I met with Elder Phillip Sykes. I opened the council by prayer, and presided over it. Taught the officers how to spread the gospel by circulating tracts. Elder Sykes taught some excellent principles which made all rejoice. There was no business of importance to do, so we had the meeting all for teaching the officers their various duties. I now took a tour for Fishguard, Letterston and through the Welsh districts and around to Stepaside against the 23rd. Met the officers in council; taught the necessity of being governed by the authorities of the church and seeing none has to do his own will in this kingdom, but the will of Him that sent Him. The officers were in union and in pretty good spirits. I abode with the church at Stepaside over Thursday and went to Pembroke on Friday. Met with President J. Price and the officers in council. Abode there till Sunday, was at Lawrenny. 29th April, accompanied President J. Price to the H. West council where Elder John Price presided. I spoke a little on the dignity of the priesthood, and the necessity ofacting faithfully therein. President Price followed me on thesame subject. In this council I was chosen to preside over the H. West branch and council, as the presidency of that branch could seldom be found in union. I had the branch without a counselor, but Elder George Thomas of Simson and Elder William Bowin of Freystop were my counselors in the presidency of the council. I continued at H. West from this time, attending to their Saints meetings, and preaching to the inhabitants. The saints and officers were glad of the change that had taken place, though it came hard upon them to pay for my lodgings and to find me food. I went to lodge at the house of Mr. George Gibbs, Tailor, Sheet Street, for which the saints agreed to pay l s a week as the family was not in the church, and none of the saints had place for me to lodge. I got all my clothes from Monkton to H. West that was wanted against the conference. May l0th. I met with Elder Thomas Pugh of the presidency of Wales having arrived at H. West by bus at 5 o'clock. I rejoiced much to see him, not having seen him for 12 months or so. President Price soon arrived and we spent that evening comfortable together. May 11th. At 10 o'clock AM we met in conference at the meeting room. I acted as clerk. Elder Price presided over the meetings, which were well attended through the day. Elder T. Pugh supported us; after the usual business of representing the state of the conference. It was found that this conference contains 13 branches, 2 dz elders, 8 priests 12 teachers, 11 deacons, 154 members; total including officers 207. Changes- baptised 20, cut off 15, received by letter 3, removed 7, died l. The authorities of the church were supported in their place and the following changes took place. viz: United the branches of Cuffern Mountain and Simson, under the presidency of Elders' George Thomas, Presd; John and George Twigg, counselors. Ordained Thomas John of Mathry a priest, and Thomas Rogers of H. West and John Rees, Broadway, teachers. Many elders addressed the meetings through the day on first principles with testimony. Elder T. Pugh spoke with power and much force which caused many to rejoice. President Price's word went with power through the people, carrying prejudice before like dust before the wind. I preached at 6 o'clock in company with Elders' J. Thain, P. Sykes, T. Pugh, J. Price. I commenced the meeting by singing and prayer. Elder T. Pugh closed by singing and prayer. Monday 12th. met in council with 26 officers; I acted as clerk. President J. Price opened the council by prayer, and then addressed the officers, in his usual spirited manner on the need of sacrificing to build up the kingdom of god. ordained the officers called in conference. Elder Pugh addressed the officers, teaching them to keep a memorandum of all their works. President J. Price taught us to live above growing weak when apostates rave and spread slanderous reports of the church among the people. Council closed under the blessing of Elder John Pugh. I spent the remainder of the day with Elders Pugh, Price, and Sykes, and other officers and saints perambulating the town, it being fair day and multitudes of country people were in town. May l4th Wrote the minutes of conference to Merthyr; attended Saints Meeting at H. West. Taught the necessity of their receiving their covenant by being rebaptised, and wished the saints and officers to cooperate with me in circulating the tracts in the town. 15th. Went to Pembroke to get tracts. Met President Price; received instructions to write the minutes of conference to Liverpool. 16th. Spent with the Saints at Monkton. 17th. Returned to H. West (10 miles), carrying a large package of books; visiting the saints at Freystrop on the way. l8th Attended Saints Meeting. H. West, morning; preached afternoon and evening. l9th. Writing the minutes to Liverpool. Prayer meeting evening. 20th Council at H. West. President J. Price present. He presided by request. It was proposed that general council shall be held on Saturday evenings, that it might not interfere with our district councils. Called Thomas Twigg a teacher in Caffern Mountain Branch. Proposed taking rooms at Salva and Pater. I continued at H. West all that week, attending their meetings; covering and writing publications on loan tracts, and delivering them out to the sisters for distribution. On the Sunday, May 25th I preached at H. West and conducted the Saints Meeting. Had a large mob of people outside who were very unruly. Monday, preached at Prendergast for for the first time to a large company of people in the open air. 27th. Council at H. West. I presided. President Price present. We opened place for preaching at Sprinklehill, near little Milford. Moved by Pres. J .Price and seconded by me, that Isaac Williams of Freystrop be ordained a deacon. Also, that William Hire be ordained an Elder, and William Griffith a priest. The three men were then ordained by Pres. J. Price and me. Sykes closed the meeting with prayer. 28th. Accompanied Pres. J. Price on his way to Broadway. Received instructions to seek a room at the Royal Hotel, Pater.Conducted Saints evening meeting. 29th. Called on Mr. Llewelin, Royal Hotel. Had a positive denial of the room at any price. I went to Mr. Probert, top of Friday Street, the third time, to ask him in the name of the Lord to let us have a loft (which he had formerly let to players) for preaching, but received a denial positively. Came to Monkton that night, very much fatigued. Staid there till Saturday when Elder Price came home, and told him of my disappointment at Pater, of which he had been informed by the spirit on the way home. Sunday morning I started very early or H. West, and arrived there just in time for sacrament at 10 o'clock. Preached in the afternoon and evening. The saints were blessed exceedingly. The family where I lodged were very kind to me in many ways and the Lord paid them amply for it. For sometime about now Charles Warren Thomas, son of Mr. Gibbs, was taken violently with a fever, and was confined to bed for days during my absence. On Monday morning I went into his bedroom, laid hands on him and prayed God to rebuke the fever, and it left him there and then So the lad rose, dressed himself and came down to breakfast with me. This was the introduction of the whole family into the church. I continued with the branch at H. West. Tuesday and Wednesday attended Saints Meeting. Thursday 5 June, Freystrop, Saints meeting, June 6 Council, Monkton, where I assisted Elder J. Bridge in the minutes of the council. Addressed the officers on the importance of obeying council, in company with Elders J. Price and John Hopla. Thomas Grifffiths, teacher, was disfellowshipped for a fortnight. Elizabeth Hill,sen'r and Luiza Grayther were cut off. Elder James Bridge was called to step down into the office of teacher for a while to look after the Pembroke Branch. 7th. Returned to Haverford West. 8th. Conducted Saints meeting and preached at 2:30 and 6 o'clock. Monday 9th Preached at Prendergast. 10th. Was in council H. West. No business but teach the officers. 12th, Broadway; and Simson. 13th, Cuffern Mountain, 14th, returned to H. West. 15th; preached at H. West and presided over the street meeting. 16th H. West, prayer meeting. 17th. Was at Elder Prices' Wedding. Took dinner with them. 18th Saints meeting, Monkton. 20th Council, Monkton. Had to act as clerk for the council. Addressed the council on the honour of holding office in the Kingdom of God. President Price followed me on the same subject. William Griffith (teacher) kicked shockingly against us for teaching him his duty, and was reproved calmly by Pres. Price. Thomas Griffith (teacher) asked Pardon and was forgiven. After a great deal of deliberation Elizabeth Lewis was cut off for obstinacy. 21st. Returned to H. West. 22nd. Attend the meetings of the branch. Preached afternoon and 7 o'clock. 23rd Conducted prayer meeting. 24th. Council H. West. Pres. John Price present. Had a good meeting. No difficulties but teaching the duties of the priesthood. Eliza Lewis and Isaac were busily engaged in circulating lies through the place to bias the minds of the people against President J. Price; ready against the time of his trial for they had laid a plot for him that he could not escape from as the sequel will shew. I abode with the branch at H. West over the following Sunday attending all the meetings of the branch. Sister Elizabeth Rogers of the Royal Oak taking care that I should be supplied with food. May god reward her a hundred fold. (31) 30th. Traveled 10 miles to Pembroke to meet President Price. Was in prayer meeting that evening. July lst. Spent with the Saints at Monkton, July 2nd. Went 12 miles to Stepaside Council; was rather late arriving, but Elder P. Sykes was present, with several others. Elder P. Sykes had addressed the council at some length before I came then I had to speak for a short time shewing the impossibility of man becoming perfect without the Melchizedec priesthood, and urged on all to exert themselves in the offices that they held, that they might be found worthy to be exalted in due time. I then proposed that half the price of a hat that had been bought for the president of the conference shall be collected among the officers of this council. Elder Thomas Phillips, President of the council and George Thomas grumbled about it much, and I had some trouble to get them to their places, but the motion was seconded by Elder John Thain and carried. I spoke at great length, shewing the evil of opposing the decision of councils, and shewed that all debts contracted in the conference with consent of general council become a common debt on all members, and one had so much right to pay as the other. I then closed the meeting by prayer. I went with Elder J. Thain to Pendilo that night, a distance of three miles, making 15 miles since four o'clock that afternoon; without food. My feet were literally skinned. Sister Susannah Thain washed my feet and comforted me with food and anointed my feet with oil. May God bless her, it is my prayer. July 3rd. Staid at Pendilo till evening, attended Saints Meeting at Stepaside branch; had a good meeting at Joseph Griffiths, Duncan Hill, my old friend. July 4th. Traveled 12 miles to Pembroke council, where I acted as clerk; President Price was present and taught the officers many good principles relative to the order of the church; shewing that the way to prevail with the saints, to keep order is to go before them and say Come, rather than go. Here I called on the officers to diligence in supporting the President of Conferences with food and rainment, and then proposed that the branches connected with this council shall pay the other half of the price of the hat. this was seconded by Elder J. Griffiths and carried unanimously. 5th. Traveled 10 miles to H. West. Sunday 6th. Was at H. West Saints Meeting. Morning. Preached at half past 2 and 7 o'clock. 8th was in council H. West, where I presided. Taught the officers the necessity of being subject to the authorities of the Church, shewing that the way to learn to rule by the Holy Priesthood was to learn to be ruled by it ourselves. President J. Price, being present, taught the necessity of humility and forbearance in all the servants of God who have to be tried and proved as God in the furnace. Here I was appointed treasurer for the Emigration Fund in the H. West branch for the time. Elder J. Griffiths was given to me as counselor in the presidency of H. West branch. July 12th. Was in general council at Monkton. I acted as clerk; and assisted in doing the business of the council. Elder J. Price was a getting deeper into the furnace, which called forth my deepest sympathies. He had just received a summons to appear in Hall to face Eliza Lewis when swearing him to be the father of her child to be. Elder William Thomas of Milford declared to the council that God had shown to him, in answer to prayer, that President J. Price was innocent of the crime laid to his charge, but that this was a plot of the evil one to destroy his, J. Price's character and influence, and thereby stop the work of God, which would succeed for awhile, but in the end would turn to the exaltation of his character and give him more influence than ever. This wrote in the council book at the time, and have seen it fulfilled to the letter. In this council several of the members of Pembroke Branch were accused by the teachers and deacons for non attendance to their place, but were spared till the next council. Some business was done relating to the P. E. Fund; treasurers or auditors were appointed in the branches. Closed by Pres. J. Price. 13th. Sunday. Started early for H. West. Officiated for the day and spent the week there. Tried to get John Lloyd, Esq. attorney, to attend the trial of Pres. J. Price, but he could or would not come. On Friday l8th. I started from H. West to Pembroke (10 miles). Arrived at Monkton in time for Council, where Elder John Hopla presided and I acted as clerk. Council was addressed by Elder J. Hopla and J. Price. No business to be done, concluded by prayer by Elder J. Price. July 19th at 12 o'clock I accompanied Elder J. Price to the town hall in company with Elders J. Hopla and James Bridge and George Sinnatt and several of the saints. The hall door was crowded to excess. The Magistration, Pardons, and Parochial Esquires, a parallel to the chief priests, and doctors of the law with the scribes and old George Dunn of Witson, like Pontius Pilate sat on the "judgement seat". Eliza swore that the first time any connection took place was only six months ago and her child had been born on the 10th of June past, which was 39 days ago. Old Dunn dodged her out of this back to the 1st of September, and she swore that on the 1st of September, at a tea party held at Mary Howells' they were together. I was on hand to prove that Defendant was far in the Welsh District on the 1st of September, and did not return to the neighborhood of Monkton till the 24th of September, and consequently could not have seen her on the first. Also, that there was no tea party at Mary Howells' till the 25th of September, at which Elder Price was present. Isaac Morgans was then called. He swore that he had see John Price caressing Eliza Lewis between Allhollows Tide and Christmas; between seven and eight o'clock at night. In a dark passage! So he must have seen in the dark. I was called on to give evidence, but was not permitted to say a word in favour of J. Price, although I was prepared to upset all the evidence that had been brought against him. Mr. Duvall would not allow me to speak; only to answer their questions yes or no. I demanded permission as a free subject of the realm to make known the whole truth that I knew on the subject, but all to no purpose. John Hopla and George Sinnatt were ready to prove that she had made false statements, but they should not be heard! Upon this evidence, if it can be called evidence, was J. Price condemned to pay 1 sh 6p a week for the maintenance of a child which must have been begat long before he had ever seen the mother. Elder Price paid the expense of the trial and made an appeal to the Quarter Session but not knowing how to enter the appeal according to the technicalities of law he failed to carry it out. Next morning Elder Price took coach for Swansea Conference to meet President Phillips, and I abode over Sunday with the saints at Monkton. Attended and conducted their meetings. Monday, 21st. I went to H. West, waited on Lawyer J. Lloyd to set him at work against the Quarter, but found it was too late to serve the summons on the Magistrates, as the lawyer required that it be served within forty-eight hours after the trial was past! 22nd. Was in council at H. West. I presided over it. Taught the need of union, and zeal among the servants of God to secure the prosperity of the church. Suspended some of the Freystrop members for neglecting their places in the church. Concluded by prayer by Elder William Thomas of Milford 23rd. Conducted the Saints Meeting at H. West. 24th. Returned to Pembroke to prepare for the North Conference on the following Sunday. 25th. Started for H. West in company with Sister Price to meet Pres. J. Price, who had returned from Swansea. At H. West saw the Herald with a false description of Bro. Price's trial. I went to the editor about it but he refused to make any alteration in his piece or give up his correspondent. So I had to return that night again to Pembroke to try to get Mr. Lanning's version of the trial, but he refused to give it up; so I had to return to H. West the next day again. On Saturday, 26th, where Bro. Price had left orders for me to abide over Sunday 27th, which I did, attending to the Saints Meeting, Morning. Preached afternoon and evening. Monday 28th. Pres. John Price returned to H. West, gave me counsel to visit the Stepaside Branch and council immediately. 30th. Started for Stepaside council, 11 miles, met the officers in council, had a good meeting. I presided over it and comforted the minds of the officers against crediting the reports of people about the President of the conference, but to uphold him by faith and prayer, that he might overcome the evil one. I did a little branch business and closed by prayer by me. I staid with the branch over their Saints Meeting on Thurs. 31st July, and returned to Pembroke (12 miles). On Aug. 1st. I was at the council at Monkton; acted as clerk. We had a good council; splendid teachings by Pres. J. Price who presided over the council. I closed the meeting by prayer. Aug. 2 in the afternoon started for H. West (10 miles). Aug 3rd. preached at H. West. 4th. Prayer meeting at H. West. 5th. Council at H. West. I presided over the council. President Price was present and gave some good instructions to the officers. Here we disfellowshipped Elizabeth Bowen of Freystrop, cut off Hugh Young of the same for denying the faith. Spared John Edmond till next council. Called Thomas Rogers of H. West Branch, an elder, and ordained him to that office by Elder Price and me. Closed by prayer by Elder J. Price. Aug. 9th was at general council at H. West. Pres. J. Price presided and I was clerk. There were 24 officers present. We had a splendid council, full of union and the Spirit of God. Good instructions were given by Pres. J. Price and P.Sykes of North Conference and others. Elder William Bowen of Freystrop was chosen Second Counselor to the presidency of this conference. Elder James Budge of Pembroke volunteered to go to Narberth to preach without purse or script, and was accepted and sent. Elder Thomas Phillips was freed from presiding over it. I closed the council by prayer. Sunday 10th was Conference at H. West. I was clerk. Pres. J. Price presided. He began by singing and prayer, and addressed the meeting. So did Elder P. Sykes. I then read the statistics of the conference as received from the various presidents of branches. After being summed up: 9 branches, 20 elders, 9 priests, 9 teachers, 7 deacons, 118 men, Baptised 8, Cut off 6, Rem. 2; total including officers, 162. 4 branches containing 46 officers and saints have been separated from us to form the North Conference. Several officers addressed the meeting effectually, and much good was done. We enjoyed much of the spirit of God. I acted as clerk. Closed the morning service by prayer. Commenced the 6 o'clock meeting by singing and prayer, and preached showing the folly of those who rest their soul's salvation on abstract hope. Monday 11th. Spent in Company with President J. Price at H. West, and prayer meeting evening. Tuesday 12th wrote minutes of the North Conference for President P. Sykes. 13th. Wrote minutes of our own conference to Merthyr. Attended Saints Meeting in the evening. l5th. Was at council Monkton, acted as clerk. In this council Pricilla Baker, Anne Lawrence, Catherine John and Mary Dawkins of the branch at Pembroke were cut off. Also Thomas Harries of Manorbier Branch be cut off for neglecting his place. Thomas Vaughn of Pembroke branch was suspended from church privileges till next council for neglecting his place and office. I supported President J. Price in all these movements, and concluded the council by prayer. l6th. Returned to H. West (10 miles). l7th. Conducted Saints Meeting at ten o'clock. Preached at 2 and 7. Prayer meeting Evening of l8th; spend day among the Saints. l9th. Council at H. West. Presided over the council. Addresses were delivered by me, Presidents J. Price and P. Sykes and David Thomas of H. West Branch was forgiven for drinking too much beer. Mathew Congins and Elizabeth Bowen of Freystrop Branch were cut off. Thomas Rowlands of Cuffern Mountain Branch and James Thomas, his son in law, sought pardon of this council for the crimes for which they were cut off by this council. They were pardoned and permission was granted by President P.Sykes to baptize them. William Thomas of Merlins Bridge was called a Deacon by Elder John Price, Pres. of Conference. 20th. I was at Saints Meeting at H. West. Conducted it; had four meetings. Abode, laboring in and about H. West and Freystrop till August 29th. Was at council at Monkton, acted as clerk. Elder John Price presided. Addresses were delivered by Elders Thomas Noot, J. Price, President; Daniel Williams. Thomas Vaughn was cut off from the church. Closed by prayer by me. Sept. 2nd. Was at council at H. West. I presided over the council. Meeting was addressed by me, Elder P. Sykes of North Conference, President J. Price. Closed by prayer by Pres. J. Price. A very good council, full of union and the spirit of God. 3rd. Saints meeting, H. West. 4th. Freystrop, Saints meeting. 5th. Went to Pembroke. 6th General Council at Monkton; President J. Price presided. I acted as clerk. There was no business of note to be transacted; the time was spent in teaching the officers in their various duties. 7th. Abode at Pembroke. 12th. Council at Monkton. Pres. J. Price presided. I was clerk. Council addressed by J. Price. I closed by prayer. I then went to H. West. I presided; commenced by prayer, addressed the council in company with Pres. J. Price. We had a good council, all in union. Elder Thomas Rogers was clerk. About this time took a tour through Broadway and H. West. 22nd. Preached and presided. 25th Took a house at Pater of Mrs. Davies of Langum. 27th. The agreement was sent back. Sept. 26. Was in council at Monkton; commenced the council by singing and prayer. Had to preside over the meeting; and to act as clerk. I taught the officers present to hold their persons as a sacred treasure to the Lord. Suspended Thomas Griffith, teacher, from the church for neglecting the duties of his office. Elder John Hopla then addressed the council and I wrote the minutes and closed by Elder G. Sinnatt. I continued at Monkton over Sunday, presided over their meetings and preached at__________. 30th. Was at council at H. West. Presided over the council. Taught the necessity of having the whole heart engaged in building up the Kingdom of God. Some little business was done. Elders William Griffith and John Thomas (mason) were forgiven for neglecting their counsel. Elder Thomas Rogers was clerk. Wed. Oct. 1st. Saints meeting, H. West. 2nd. to Freystrop. 4th General council, H. West. Had to preside in the absence of Pres. J. Price. Approved Elder Thos. Rogers clerk for the meeting. After addressing the council at some length shewing the importance of regularly attending the council meetings. Elder Wm. Bowen, William Twigg, and Thomas Rees appeared by order of last council to shew the cause of their absence from that council They shewed reasons which satisfied the council, and were freed to officiate in their offices. We attended to a little secular business and closed by prayer by Elder William Bowen. 5th. I attended to the H. West Branch Saints Meeting and preaching and abode with them all the week till Friday l0th when I went to Pembroke to Council. By this time Pres. Price had returned from Merthyr conference and we had a splendid council. He presided and I acted clerk. After a splendid lecture by the President on the past state, and future prospects of this conference, we proceeded to change the presidency of this council. Removed John Griffith, President and placed Elder John Hopla in his stead. Moved Elder T. Noot from being counselor, and placed Elders George Sinnatt and John Griffiths to be first and second counselors to the same. Placed Elder George Sinnatt to preside over the Pembroke Branch. Elder James Budge then addressed the council giving us a short accoont of his travels and of his future prospects. I closed by prayer. The greatest union prevailed among the officers present. llth. Abode with President J. Price at Monkton; had account of the Merthyr Conference. 12th Was at Monkton Saints Meeting and public meetings. 13th At Da______prayer meeting. l4th. Started in company with President J. Price for H. West council. I presided and taught the officers in company with Pres. J. Price. In this council I was liberated from presiding over the H. West Branch, having accomplished the end for which I had been placed over it, i.e. to restore union among the officers. Elder John Griffiths was again placed to preside over it, with Elders Thomas Rogers as his first and John Thomas (mason) as second counselor. Some local business was attended to and council closed by prayer by Pres. John Price. I was now liberated from the responsibility of presiding over a particular branch; had more liberty to travel among the branches for a short time. This I continued to do, under the directions of Pres. J. Price, going wherever I was sent; attending the councils especially Pembroke and the general councils where I had always to act as clerk of the conference. During my stay at H. West the Saints were very kind to me in feeding me and paying for my lodgings; especially Brother Thomas Rogers, and his wife tho not in the church, and Sister Elizabeth Rogers of the Oak; Sister Mary Phillips washed my clothes gratis though very poor; Dorothy Phillips, sister to Mary Phillips gave me a pair of new, worsted stockings which she knit for me, and mended my shirts; tho she was not in the church. Brother George Gibbs and his wife were very kind to me and so was Brother David Thomas of Merlin's Bridge. John Lloyd, the lawyer, gave me 2/6 to bear my expenses while there. While I was at H.West my clothes got very bare, and Sister Howells of Monkton gave me a suit of clothes. Susannah Williams of Freystrop Branch knit me a pair of new stockings. Sister Howells gave me the yarn and also a pair of new stockings, and some shirts. May God bless these women is my prayer, and I promise to bless them all in time to come. About this time I had a new book for recording the minutes of the conference; they having been kept hitherto on loose sheets of paper, which I commenced copying on the conference book, which took much time, and gave me much trouble as there had been many things represented in the conferences that were not strictly in accordance with truth through the carelessness or ignorance of the presiding elders; especially as touching the numbers of the saints in the branches. This gave me much trouble and took up much time to get all the true accounts; some I could never get to harmonize, and therefore they must stand as they are. While I was transcribing these I was supported principally by Mary Howells,Martha Sinnatt, Mary Ann Griffiths and Catherine Hopla. Sometime in the month of Oct. when President Price returned from Merthyr I received counsel from him and President Phillips to take Mary Howells to wife and to prepare for emigrating in the spring. This caused me to be very busy in transcribing the minutes of conference at every minute I could spare, as I wished to get the book in order before leaving. October 24th. I was in council at Monkton, acted as clerk. Elder J. Hopla preached, who addressed the council, with Elder John Griffiths and me. Thomas Griffith, teacher, was cut off for obstinately refusing to fulfill the duties of his office, or keep his place in the church. October 25th. Was in general council at Monkton. Pres. J. Price presided; I acted as clerk. Council was addressed by Pres. John Price, William Bowen; much good instruction was given by these men which is recorded in the council book. There I was liberated from the presidency of H. West Council, and sent to take charge of establishing the gospel at Pater; Mary Howell (my intended wife) having taken a house at Pater wherein to preach the gospel and was about to remove there to live. President J. Price and myself and some others have been preaching at Pater in the open air several times during the past summer, and had suffered a good deal of persecution there, but nothing could daunt us, we felt that a door must open in that town. Elder William Bowen, my fellow counselor, was placed to preside over the H. West council in my stead. Elder John Thomas, (printer) was sent to preach to Angle and surrounding villages and J. Bridy returned to Narberth. Elder Thomas Rogers was appointed book agent for H. West. I closed the council by prayer. 26th. Monkton- Saints meeting and preaching. 27th; writing and prayer meeting. 28th writing; 29th writing, Saints Meeting, 30th writing, assisted M. Howells to move; 32nd started in company with Pres. J. Price for H. West for the North Conference on Sunday. Nov 1st. North Conference; acted as clerk for that conference and preached in the evening. 2nd. Wrote minutes of that conference to Merthyr at the house of Elder George Thomas where I staid in conpany with President J. Price and others till Wednesday the 4th. Went to Broadway Saints Meetings at 7 o'clock. about ll o'clock P. M. rebaptised Elder Thomas Rees at Broadhaven; reconfirmed him after returning home. 5th Went to Marloes, preached at the house of Elder J. Hughes. 6th Was to have preached at Milford that night, but a mistake about the time caused the publication to be on the 7th, so I hasatened to Monkton to let him know of the occurrence. So he went to Milford and I staid to the council at Monkton. Nov. 7th. Was at council at Monkton. Elder J.Hopla presided and I acted as clerk. Council was addressed by Elders J. Hopla, James Bridge, George Sinnatt and me. Meeting closed by Elder G. Sinnatt 8th. Writing on Conference Book. 9th Saints Meeting at Monkton and preached at Monkton, evening. 13th. Writing-preach Pater. 14th Writing all day. l5th Ditto. l6th Saints Meeting Monkton, morning. Preach at Pater at ll and 6. l7th Writing. Preached at Landrith. l8th Writing; preach at Pater. 19th. Walked to Stepaside council., Opened the council by singing and prayer. Elder J. Bridge presided council; addresses by Elder Bridge and myself. Appointed Thomas Phillips and George Thomas to visit Thomas Prout to know his mind about keeping the commandments of God, whether he will do it or not that this council might have his answer against next meeting. Elder J. Thain closed the meeting by prayer. 20th. Abode to Saints Meeting. 21st. Returned to Monkton. 22nd Writing conference book and preparing for conference. 23rd. At conference, Monkton, I called meeting to order. Proposed that Elder J. Price preside over the meetings for the day. Acted as clerk to the conference. Statistics of this conference: 9 branches, 21 elders, 11 priests, 7 teachers, 6 deacons, 106 members; total including officers 151. Changes: Bap. 1, cut off 10, rem. 3, died 2. Here we changed the presidency of Lydstep, or then, Manorbear branch. removed Thomas Noot and placed J. Hopla in his place. Also removed Thomas Phillips, president of Stepaside, and set James Bridge in his stead. Organized a branch at Milford, under the presidency of Elder Thomas. Called John Dawkins of Manorbear, a priest. The authorities of the church were supported. Addresses were delivered by Presidents J. Price and P. Sykes. Closed by prayer by Elder George Sinnatt. Afternoon commenced by Elder James Hughes of Marlow. Addresses by J. Price, John Griffith H. West, David Williams, George Thomas, P. Sykes. Organized a branch at Pater. I was appointed to preside over it. Appointed Elder W. Hire as 1st counselor to Wm. Bowen in the presidency of the Freystrop Branch; ordained Wm. Hart an Elder and set him second counselor. Meeting was opened for the saints; closed by prayer- the Pres. Good meeting at six o'clock. Several Elders preached, such as Pres. J. Price, George Sinnatt, J. Bridges, George Twigg, Wm. Bowen, myself, P. Sykes and J. Price. Proposed Elder J. Bridge return to Narberth and John Thomas to Angle, round to Manorbear. 24th. Met in council which was opened for the saints. Much good instruction was given and received; and a little business was transacted. Elders Thomas Phillips and Joseph Griffiths were appointed counselors to James Bridge at Stepaside Branch. Also, that Thomas Rees of Stepaside Branch be ordained an Elder and act as first counselor to J. Thain in the presidency of Amroth Branch. Cut off Thomas Oliver of Pater and Ellen Rees of Marloes. Appointed J. Thain counselor to James Bridge in Stepaside council, and a little local business was transacted and closed by prayer by the President. From this to the next conference I was mostly at Pembroke and Pater writing or transcribing the minutes of conferences, general councils, and also take minutes of the Pembroke councils on books for preserving to go to Zion; for previous to this the minutes were kept on loose sheets of paper for want of proper books. The conference having now provided books, I felt determined to employ so much time as could be spared from other duties of my office in getting these books in order by the next conference, if possible, only where necessity called in the absence of the President. or to the councils to act as clerk. I now had no branches to preside over but the one, or rather mission at Pater, for there were only four saints at Pater beside me. Sister Mary Howells had gone to live at Pater, amd we had fixed the branch at her house. Preaching every Sunday at half past 2 o'clock and at seven in the evening; on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7. And at Landrith in the house of Brother John Jones every Monday at 7 0'clock, so we had preaching every Sunday twice and three times week nights. Sometimes the house would be crowded, to excess with all kinds of people; some would behave themseuves very rudely ; especially some of the children from the Sunday schools; who, being encouraged by their pious teachers to annoy our congregations, ceased not to take advantage of every opportunity of doing so. The house would often be beseiged by hundreds of little urchins, half grown who would station themselves about the door to prevent everybody from entering by bawling out "Mormon" "Joe Smith" "Deceiver" "False Prophets", whooping till no one could hear his own voice. I applied to the Police Office for a defense against the annoyance but to no purpose, as our house was not licensed and the Quarter Sessions had not arrived. Sometime in December I visited the branch at Marloes and preached at Milford to a congregation of half savages who were worse, if possible, than the people at Pater. In this journey I almost lost my boots from my feet. Dec. 19th. I was at the Pembroke council; acted as clerk. The few saints at Pater were recommended to meet with the Pembroke branch for a little. 27th Dec. Was at General Council at Monkton; acted as clerk, Elder J. Price presided and taught the officers many good principles. Fixed a general fast once a month to buy tracts for lending or giving about the town. Liberated Elder Thomas Rogers from following the circle of preaching, and fixed him at H. West, a stationary Elder and teacher in that branch. Also, moved the Manorbear Branch from the house of John Davies to the house of John Dawkins at Lydstep Minden; the home of the Lydstep Branch. I closed the meeting by prayer. 28th. Sunday- Preached at Pater at 2:30 and 7. Saints meeting Monkton, morning. Monday, 29th Writing. 30th Writing morn; preached at Pater in the evening. 31st Writing morning; Saints Meeting Monkton evening. l852 January 1, l852. I married Mary Howells, widow, at the Registrar's office at Pembroke. Came home to Pater and dined at our own house at our own expense. We spent the day in comfort in company with Brother John Jones and his wife Sarah Jones and their little daughter who were our only guests. From thenceforth I had to live at Pater where I had a comfortable place to write, but very little to eat. My whole time being employed in the work of the Lord could get nothing for my own support; and my wife in a strange neighborhood and of a more strange religion, could get nothing to do. Though she had a great deal of money lent to people she could not get any of it in. However, we had a few potatoes on which we managed to live till I had got through with the Conference book; and a good way with the Council book. President Price called to see us one day; we nothing to offer him but potatoes and salt. Though we had a pig feeding, we could not sell it for half its value which proved a blessing to us afterward, for it served to procure our support all the following summer. Pres. Price told the saints about it and Sister Martha Sinnatt sent us some victuals next morning. May God bless her for it. I will bless her when I have an opportunity in Zion. January 2nd. I was at council at Monkton; acted clerk. Elder J. Hopla presided. Meeting was addressed by the President and Elders George Sinnatt, Wm. Hire and me. No business to settle; I closed by prayer. I proceeded with the writing and attended the meetings at Pater for the following week. 16th. Was in council at Monkton; acted as clerk. John Hopla presided. President John Price was present; none of the officers from Lawrenny Branch were present. It was proposed to change the presidency of it altogether. Wm. Hire was set to preside over it; John Eynon was called a Priest and set as counselor to Wm Hire. Pres. J. Price read a letter from the Presidency in Wales, requesting L 11/11/3 from this Conference for raising a temple to the Lord, which was hailed with delight by all present. Closed by George Sinnatt. l7th. At writing at Pater. l8th Saints Meeting, Monkton. Preached at Pater at 2 and 7. Monday, writing; meeting Landrith. Tuesday, writing and preaching Pater. Wednesday, writing; Saints Meeting at Monkton. 22nd Went to Lawrenny with Elder Hire to place him over that branch; had a good meeting but very few of the saints. Placed the Presidency in the hands of Elder Hire who moved that the amount in hand of the Poor's fund should be given to me to aid me in living while engaged in writing for the conference. Carried unanimously. Was 23rd at Lawrenny examining the treasures books; found them right though very slovenly done. Returned to Pater that night: having received 6/2 or nearly (all) of the poor fund from Lawrenny. Started for H. West to the general council which was held at the Chapel H. West. Pres. P. Price was President and this clerk. Elders Price and Sykes addressed the meeting; principally on the temple to be built in Zion. Which took the taste of all the officers and we soon realized the promise of L9/l4/6. voluntary donations from only 21 officers. I closed the meeting by prayer. Sunday, 25th. I started back again to Pater for meeting at 2:30. Reached Pembroke Ferry about half past 12 to 1 o'clock; there till 3 o'clock, drenched in wet before I could get across. Had no meeting till 7 o'clock. when a few people came to hear. Attended to the meetings at Pater and Monkton at nights, and writing by day. Jan 30th. Was clerk at the Monkton council. J. Hopla presided. Some accusations against the members of Lawrenny Branch were turned over till next council with charge to the officers to visit them. Sunday, Feb 1st. Monkton in the morning; Pater afternoon and evening. 2nd. Writing at Pater. 3rd. Walked to H. West to council. Found that the spirit of jealousy was at work between Elders J. Griffiths and J. Thomas which was manifested by scraping sentences in the speech of Griffith. I rose and shewed him the wickedness of reserving hard feelings in the bosom and then shewing them before the council to wound the feeling of any brother. This had a good effect on them both and produced a reconciliation. We made some little alterations in the circle of Sunday preaching and closed the meeting. Abode at H. West to Saints meeting and on the 5th started for Marloes by Rickerston Mill; Elder Twigg came to me to Marloes that night; we both preached to a small congregation in the house of Elder Hughes and returned that night to Rickerston Mill; having traveled that day about 20 miles with my feet out through my shoes; galled and gravelled well. Feb. 6th. I went to Milford and preached to a few good hearers, but many very bad ones; slept there that night and returned home to Pater on Saturday. Went to Monkton on Sunday morning to Saints meeting. Afternoon and evening at Pater. Monday Sister Martha Sinnatt gave me 6/0 to buy leather to make a pair of cossack boots. Elder James Bridge bought the leather, and I took it to Elder John Griffith of Lawrenny on Thursday. I and James Bridge preached at Pater on Tuesday night; Wednesday at Monkton Saints Meeting. Thursday went to Lawrenny Saints meeting; brought leather; crossed the ferry after meeting; staid there that night. Elder Griffiths and his son cobbled a little on my old boots which did me a world of good. I thanked God, and blessed Brother Griffiths, and returned home on Friday evening with a pair of dry feet. To Council at Monkton, where Brother J. Hopla presided and I acted as a clerk. Meeting was addressed by the President of the council. Also by Elder P. Sykes and J. Price. Thomas James of Lawrenny, Deacon, confessed that he had neglected his duties and asked pardon and was forgiven. Margaret Cray was disfellowshipped till next council. I closed by prayer. Sunday, 15th. February. I was at Conference at Pembroke Town Hall which was granted by J. R. Bryant, Esquire, Mayor; at which Elder J. Price presided and I acted as clerk. We had splendid meetings all day; well attended and the officers and saints were full of the Holy Ghost. All thing went well till night till the Wesleyans and Ranters came to disturb the peaceable congregations. John Jones, a tinker and a ranter was the head of the row. I wrote the minutes of the conference, closed the first meetings by prayer and preached at Evening. Monday l6th Council of the Priesthood at the room in Monckton. Elder J. Price presided and I acted as clerk or secretary. 27 officers were present all in union and fellowship. Addresses were delivered by the Presidents J. Price and P.Sykes. The following changes took place: George Gibbs and William Hart (priests) were called Elders. James Bridge was liberated from presiding over Stepaside Branch,and Thomas Griffith called to preside over it; George Thomas counselor to him. Tenby was formed a district of Lydstep Branch under the care of Elder John Thain. Elder Wm. Hire was freed from traveling to go to work at Penally. Hire was freed from being counselor to William Bowen ,and that William Hart succeed him John Davies, Manorbear, was called an Elder and William Griffith of Tenby, a teacher. I was upheld as clerk of this conference and a traveling Elder through the branches. Elder George Thomas was appointed Book agent for the Stepaside Branch. The officers: George Gibbs and William Hart were then ordained by J. Price, Daniel Williams and W. Bowen. We then separated under the benediction of President J. Price. Feb. 25th. I attended council at Stepaside. Taught the officers their duties and closed by prayer. From this till our next conference I continued to travel acting as clerk of the conference and of the Pembroke council And done all the President;s correspondence in writing. Minding the meetings at Pater. Many things have passed my memory as I did not take notes at the time, for many things that I remember I am not sure of their proper dates for the same reason. We now commenced preaching in the open air in the East end of Pembroke where we were often severly persecuted and sometimes insulted shamefully. I preached there on Sunday near to the house occupied by one David Price, a shopkeeper. I was first insulted by John Jones, the ranting tinker, afterwards Mr. David Price threw water over me twice, through the upstairs window, causing a great disturbance in the otherwise peaceable congregation. The next time I preached there I moved near to the house of Mr. Lewis Truscot who lent me a chair to stand on. This time I was insulted by a one-eyed drunkard of the name of William John, alias "Will the Navy". The next time stood in the same place, a large congregation, David Price tried to disturb the people and annoy me by all means. First, he threw coals at me through the window but failed to strike me; then he threw water, first from a basin, then with a squirt or syringe, but failing to touch me, he got into the back yard and commenced throwing stones, gravel and other things over the top of the house against which I was standing, but failed to hit me, or stop me from preaching. Last of all the Wesleyan School came on, led by one of the teachers whose name I could never know, as soon as they came up to the congregation they commenced yelling and whooping like so many furies; throwing stones at me, and gravel and dust into the air, so that to all appearances they had determined to murder me, but I was preserved by an almighty hand from a single scratch on my skin.; although when I was closing the meeting by prayer, with my eyes closed, I felt several stones pass by my head so close as to strike my hair as they passed. I left my testimony with them and calmly called on the few saints that were with me to come away. We walked in the midst of a shower of stones; the mob followed us all through the town for more than half a mile. The saints clave close to me all the way and received no hurt. The saints that were with me were John Jones, Abraham Jones, Elizabeth Axton, Martha Eynon and Sarah Jones. I went to Pater and preached that evening. 27th of February; was in council at Monkton; acted as clerk. J. Hopla presided. The council was addressed by the Pres., .J. Hopla, P. Sykes and J. Price. Margaret Cray was cut off. Paul Cray disfellowshipped and Parker Eynon cut off. During the short days people continued to attend the meetings at Pater pretty well and there were pretty good prospects. Some began to enquire after truth, till the letter of Evan Howell was published in the Pembroke Herald. And William Powell, a Methodist Preacher, Published it again in the form of handbills which were industriously circulated through the town and became posted in every public place for a "Caution against Mormon Delusion". this put a damper upon the work for a little time. People forsook the meetings, and could not be prevailed on to come near the house; so I determined to preach again the street. One Sunday, being tired waiting for people to come, my wife took a chair in her hand and we both walked out through the town, chair and all, took our stand in the old place near the Albion Shop. I mounted my chair, held up my Bible, beckoning to people to come near. While scores of people passed by in disgust, as though I had been one of the most loathsome creatures on earth! I sang, or rather bawled a verse of hymn and prayed for a few minutes and then began to preach to two or three people who stood above a hundred yards off, as though they were afraid to come near. However, after a good deal of persuasion they drew nearer, when up came an old drunkard and began to blackguard me about Brigham's 24 wives and Evan Howells' sorrows. This did much good, for it gather a good congregation to hear his black guardism, but after a little conversation he had wisdom enough to go away and left the congregation to hear the gospel. I published myself to preach there the following Sabbath at the same hour. And so I did to a small company at first; till a good Baptist procured me a large concourse of people by the same means as the Drunkard had done on he previous Sunday. He brought with him one of Powell's handbills and began to read it aloud when I was preaching on first principles; which drew hundreds of people to the spot. I gave way till he had finished his tale, and then began to dress him over and shewd his folly to the people till he went away ashamed (his name was Dalley), and I had a good opportunity to defend the cause of truth by removing or refuting the charges brought by Evan Howell against Brigham Young and the saints; so that I had to hear but little of Evan's story for a long time. I continued to preach out every dry Sunday till conference, or somebody in my stead, to large congregations. And to all appearances many believed but did not confess for fear, not of the few, but of the Wesleyans who has the predominant sway in the Queen's dockyard. All the sects agreed not to let their members come to hear us, by threatening to exclude every one that would do so. I attend the councils at Monkton every fortnight and took the minutes; also to all the general councils and did the same till conference; which took place on the 23rd of May, 852; in a new chapel which was opened on that day; at Monkton from which time I determined to keep my journal regular. May l4th. Started from Pater to H. West in company with Pres. J. Price; had meeting with the saints that night; slept at Elder George Gibbs. 15th. We started to Stoopermill on our way to North Conference. Slept at Elder John Twigg's. 16th. It rained heavily; we started for Castle Kedin:about 6 miles. Arrived there at 10 P.M. Met Pres. W. S. Phillips, spent the day in conference; quite happy. Several Elders preached through the day. I preached in Welsh in the evening. I, with many officers, were kindly entertained by Brother Thomas Jones; at whose lodgings we slept. Monday l7th. Was in council; was called to act as clerk in the absence of Elder Thomas Evans. President Phillips went to Fishguard to preach that night and I returned to H. West to prepare the saints to have a good meeting with Brother Phillips on Tuesday. Tuesday l8th. Very wet. I sent to Freystrop and Broadway to call the saints to meet at H. West that night; afternoon met Pres. W.S Phillips, Pres.'s Price, Sykes and Evans who came by the bus from Fishguard. Accompanied them to the house of Priest John Gibbs to get refreshment, where we all dined together; we were comforted with the affectionate smiles of that hospitable family. At seven o'clock the saints from H. West and Broadway met in the room; had a splendid meeting. l9th. We hired a dog cart to Pembroke Ferry, rode together about 8 miles; they went on to Pembroke, to Saints Meeting and I to Pater. 21st. Went to visit Tenby; all five together, had a good day. They returned, with the car, to Pembroke that night; I remained at Tenby to the Saints Meeting; had a good meeting, full of the Spirit of God. 20th. I entertained Presidents' Phiillips, Price, Sykes and Evans at Pater; prepared the books for writing minutes, of conference. 23rd. Spent the day in conference. Wrote the minutes; where President W.S. Phillips of Wales, H.Price of this conference, P. Sykes of the North Conference, John Evans of Cardigan Conference,and Abednego Jones of Carmarthen Conference were present. We had excellent meeting all day; the best I ever had. That evening I was blessed by President W. S. Phillips; and also my wife was blessed by him. 24th. At 9 o'clock accompanied President Phillips to the coach office; took leave of him and returned to Monkton to council in the tabernacle at l0 o'clock, where a goodly number of officers were gathered to spend the day in council; which we did with the utmost delight. The meetings were left open for the saints all day and at 7 o'clock had meeting for the world. I wrote the minutes and assisted in the transaction of all the business matters. 25th. I wrote the minutes of conference to Merthyr, and letters for the Presidents. Evening preached at Hundleton with Elder James Bridge. Here the Methodists annoyed us very much by whooping and yelling to prevent the people from hearing. One William John was the ringleader of the mob. James Cod and his wife received us into their house; when we left the mob followed us a long way, but did us no harm. 26th. At home reading (Millenial) Stars in the morning, visited a sister who was ill, (Sister Hurlow) in the afternoon and attended the Saints Meeting at Monkton in the evening. 27th I ruled and prepared the Lydstep Branch Book for the President, Elder John Hopla, in the morning; evening walked 6 miles to Lawrenny Saints Meeting. Slept at Captain J. Davies. 28th. I minisitered in the ordinance of anointing with oil to an aged sister who had bruised her foot; she received a blessing. I also ministered to Elder John Griffith, President of that branch, who was ill of a virulent Scropula; he also received a great blessing. I then returned to Pater, 6 miles and to Pembroke to see about councils, 2 miles; and returned to Pater, again 2 miles; in all 10 miles. 29th. Reading Stars morning; transcribing minutes of conference on the conference book. 30th. Attended Saints Meeting at Monkton in the morning; preached at Pater in the afternoon and evening. 31st. Finished transcribing minutes of conference. Wrote half yearly statistices to Merthyr; prayer meeting , Monkton at night. June 1st. Writing my own journal or history. Sent my wife and Sister S.Jones round Pater with tracts and to invite people to meeting in the evening; visited John Hurlow and family and preached at my own house at night. 2nd Writing journal morning; conducted Saints Meeting at Monkton evening. June 3rd. Writing journal at Pater. morning, 6 miles to Lawrenny Saints Meeting; conversed with Joseph James, teacher, on the conduct of himself and family neglecting their meetings. . He promised to reform. I went to council at Monkton in the evening. Wrote the minutes. And returned home to Pater that night. 8 miles. 5th. Writing in the morning; in the afternoon walked 9 miles to H. West; general council; wrote the minutes. Slept at Elder George Gibbs. 7th. I returned to Pater, 9 miles, and then to Monkton, 2 1/2 miles. 8th. Walked to Priory Mains 3 miles; wrote letters and correspondencies for Pres. J. Price; returned to Pater, 3 miles. Spent the evening conversing with John and Mary Morgans on the principles of the gospel. 9th. Wrote my first letter in Welsh for Pres. J. Price to Pres. W. W. Phillips; attended prayer meeting at Monkton. 10th. Commenced again to write the journal of Pres.J Price Afternoon walked to Lawrenny Saints Meeting. Had a good meeting, but had to return to Pater that night without food; making a distance of 12 miles back and forth. llth Monkton in the morning, evening visited John Watkin and his family. Preached the gospel to them, and to John Davies and others who came into the house. l2th. Walked about 10 miles to Rickerston Mill to the council; had a splendid meeting. Officers filled with the Holy Ghost. l3th Walked about 4 1/2 miles to Milford. at 10 o'clock held Saints Meeting; comfortable, dined with Wm. Thomas on barley cake and milk; walked about 5 1/2 to 6 miles to Pater; had a little meeting with the few saints in the evening. l4th. Spent at Monkton with Pres. J. Price; attended prayer meeting in the evening. 15th Walked l5 miles to Pendilo, to Amroth Saints Meeting. had good meeting. Sister S. Thain was very kind; fed me . Washed my feet, and gave me lodgings. l6th. Walked about 3 miles in company with Elder John Thain to Stepaside Council. Met with the officers; had a good council, full of the Spirit of God. Slept at J. Griffiths, Sen. l7th. Attended Saints Meeting at Stepaside, the Amroth Branch met with us, and we had an excellent meeting. I took most of the time in teaching the saints their duty to each other and to the officers that are set over them. I returned to Pendilo that night and slept there. l8th. Walked 15 miles back to Monkton; attended council, wrote the minutes, and after meeting wrote the agreement for the chapel, and then walked nearly three miles home to Pater. l9th. Walked 3 miles to Monkton; writing for the president of the conference. Attended general council in the evening; wrote the minutes, and returned home to Pater that night. 20th. Should have been at Tenby to preach out of doors, but it was too wet, so I staid at Monkton Saints Meeting and afternoon meeting, and preached there in the evening. 21st. I felt my body worn down with weakness, spent the morning reading the Stars; afternoon I was stronger; went to Monkton. Wrote to Merthyr with P. E. Fund for Pres. J. Price, and then went to prayer meeting, and returned to Pater. 22nd. At Pater all day writing Pres. J. Prices's Journal. Preached evening. 23rd. Writing Price's Journal; evening walked to Monkton saints meeting and returned to Pater. 24th. writing J. Prices journal, aternoon walked to Lawrenny Saints Meeting and back to Pater that same night without food. 25th. Writing morning and afternoon; went to Monkton to converse with the President. Received orders to go to Rickeston Mill on the following day for account of the emigration fund which had been neglected to be sent with the cash. Returned home to Pater that night. 26th. Writing all the morning, afternoon. Walked 10 miles to Rickeston Mill to council. Met with Elder William Bowen, my fellow counsellor; had a very good council. All the officers in union. Sunday 27. I returned the 10 miles to Pater and preached at half past 2 o'clock to a middling company of people, and at halfpast 7 to a very large congregation of attentive hearers. 28th. Spent the morning examining the Haverford West Council book which I had just brought from the late clerk of that council, Elder Wm. Twigg. About eleven o'clock President J. Price with two Elders from Merthyr came to see me; namely Elder David Williams, who had been sent to assist me at Pater, and Thos Evans for Stepaside; we spent the remainder of the day together and evening attended the prayer meeting, Monkton. 29th. Writing J. Price's Journal. 30th. Writing ditto. Also a letter for Elder David Williams to Merthyr; attended Saints Meeting Monkton in the evening. July 1st. Writing J. Price's Journal, walked to Lawrenny Saints Meeting. Met with Pres. J. Price, David Williams and Thos Evans. Had good meeting, returned to Pater that night with David Williams. July 2nd. Writing J. Prices journal, Monkton council evening, wrote minutes and returned to Pater. July 3rd. Writing morning; afternoon walked to H. West to general council, which held all night till five o'clock in the morning. 4th Sunday; walked off for Pater with Elder J. Hopla and G. Sinnatt for Pembroke. I arrived in Pater at 8 o'clock in the morning; cleanly run out; I lay down to rest for a short time; at half past two o'clock preached to a large congregation at Pater in the open air; and at 1/2 past 7 did the same. The people were very attentive, but the wicked one stirred up some of them to disturb after I had done.; Some Roman Catholics wanted to ask questions, but I declined answering him, unless he would come to my licensed room, for I saw that he had companions with him who were in for a row. 5th. Writing J. Price's journal; missionary prayer meeting in the evening. 6th Writing J. Price's journal; preached with Elders J. Bridges and David Williams, evening. 7th Writing my own journal; A letter for Elder David Williams to Merthyr; examined council books; attended Saints Meeting, Monkton, and returned to Pater, evening. 8th. Writing my journal, morning. Walked to Lawrenny in company with Elder David Williams to give him the presidency of that branch. Teacher George Hayes came with us. We visited Sister Purser and then crossed the ferry to see Elder John Griffiths, found him very weak, sinking under the weight of Scrofula; his two feet gathering and also his hands; but he sought no administration from either of us. We then recrossed the ferry to the house of Sister Purser, had some refreshment and then went to meeting. I opened the meeting by singing and prayer as usual; and, after a short address, declared what had been done in council as touching the presidency of that branch; that John Griffith be liberated from it and David Williams shall preside in future. Captain John Davies opposed and rejected the determination of the general council, and when I endeavored to shew him his error he only rebelled more and more against me, till I was compelled to stop him from officiating in his office and his privilege in the church till he had repented of his transgressions and confess his fault before the council. All the officers and saints agreed to this. He professed to be sorry for his sins before we closed the meeting; asked my pardon and that of those who were present, and of God, and we all forgave him. Elder Williams and me had to return to Pater that night. July 9th. I was writing in the morning and evening; went to see President Price at Monkton. Spent the afternoon with him and returned home to Pater at night. 10th. Writing at Monkton for Pres. J. Price. 11th Sunday, was at Monkton all morning. Afternoon preached at Pater with Elder David Williams to a large congregation. Some Baptists; one Morris and old Abraham Beed, a Wesleyan, and some others began to make disturbance among the people, wanting us to show them a sign, but I dressed old Beed over a little and he left ashamed; the others stood it out. Yet it worked for good for it drew forth principles, in confirmation of the gospel, which would otherwise had not place to come forth. At half past 7 o'clock met again with hundreds of people on the street. Elder Williams preached first; and being a little clumsy in some of his words caused some of the rabble to kick, especially an old Irish ragman who being galled by some of Williams expressions; got into a tremendious passion and cursing and swearing that he would finish the saints, ran and fetched one of Powell's handbills, tore through the dense crowd, bawling out " you buggars, read this!", which set the whole congregation alaughing, till the poor old fellow's passion overcame him. He pressed forward through crowd pugling as if he were going to strike one of us. I spoke to the congregation and asked if there was any one present who wished to have the paper read; that I would give time for anyone to read it who wished to do so. Some young man took it and read it aloud while we listened. Afterward I called attention and had order restored. I then refuted all that was contained in the caution satisfactory to the major part of the vast crowd present. July 12th. I was writing; evening Prayer meeting, Monkton. 13th. Writing my journal at Pater morning; evening I was invited out to converse with a Mr. Trevenny and his wife. I spent the evening in pleaseant conversation with them them on the first principles of the gospel with which they seemed to agree. I left them under a promise to visit them again the first opportunity. 14th. I was writing for Pres. Price at his house, and evening attended saints Meeting at Monkton. 15th. I was was writing all day at Pater. 16th Writing morning; Afternoon went with Elder David Williams to Laurith, got a bath in the river, dined with Sister Sarah Jones. Went to council, Monkton: wrote the minutes and returned home to Pater. 17th. Closing copying my journal, which is a great relief to my mind; and evening attended the general council at Monkton. acted as clerk, wrote the minutes. 18th Sunday, had little conference at Monkton; Saints Meeting at 10 o'clock, preaching at half past 2 and 6, had good meetings through the day. l9th. Tea Party at Monkton. I acted as clerk through the day; had a splendid meeting. 20th. Walked to Monkton, settled the accounts of the Tea Party; then returned home with several Elders and saints. entertained them at my house for about three hours. Were all very happy; accompanied them to the river, took leave of them and then returned to Sister Hurlow's, took tea and returned home to meeting. The rain prevented anyone from coming to meeting. 21st. Writing the records of general councils on conference book; attended Saints Meeting at Monkton in the evening. 22nd. Copying records of council in the morning; walked to Monkton, wrote a full sheet of letter to Pres. Phillips for Pres. J. Price and returned home to Pater. 23rd. Copying records of council in the morning; attended the Monkton council, acted as clerk, and returned to Pater that night. 24th. At home at Pater, copying the minutes of Pembroke councils all day. 25th. Attended the Saints Meeting at Monkton in the morn. At 1/2 past 2 o'clock preached at Pater to a good company of People, many of whom listened attentively to the signs of the times and first principles, from Matthew 24th chapter. Several boys came to disturb the congregation by whooping, but were soon silenced, so I had a good meeting. John Morris asked a few questions which I declined answering for fear of a mob. B.Dally got very mad with me on my way home and wanted me to prove from the Bible that that Joseph Smith was a prophet, which I undertook to do at 1/2 past 7 o'clock, at which time we met with an immense concourse of people. I preached to them, and proved that Joseph Smith had as much claim to be a prophet as any man that ever lived on this earth.; not excepting Jesus Christ, as the Bible contained so many prophesies which cannot apply to any other man. The people heard with great attention; some youngsters made a little noise for which they were severely chided by many. After me, Elder George Sinnatt stood and bore testimony to the truth of the Gospel, which had a good effect on many. 26th. I finished copying the minutes of Pembroke council, and attended prayer meeting at Monkton in the evening and returned to Pater. July 27th. I was examining the minutes of H. West council and making extracts for my own private use, and comparing those extracts with my own private journal. Preached in my own house in company with with Elder David Williams at 7 o'clock. 28th I was engaged in copying the minutes of the H. West council; attended Saints Meeting, Monkton, in the evening and returned to Pater.. 29th. Finished copying on the H. West council book; had a hard day from 7 AM to 7 PM. never out all day. 30th AM. -writing my own journal. P.M. visited Monkton to see President John Price who had newly returned from a week's visit to H. West. Found him well and his wife and child. At 7 o'clock I attended general council at Monkton; acted as clerk. In this council Sara Jane Lewis of Milford sought, by letter, to be forgiven for all her slanderous reports concerning me and President H,.Price and others of the officers and saints. She fully confessed her faults and was forgiven y the council that she might be again received into the church by baptism. The council presented me with a suit of clothes . I closed the meeting by prayer. August 1st. Sunday. Attend the Saints Meeting at Monkton in the morning which was conducted by Elder Thomas Evans of Stepaside. We had a good meeting. Afternoon at 1/2 past 2 o'clock accompanied Elder David Williams to Pater and preached to a small but attentive congregation in the open air; had a little conversation William Gay, Benj. Dalley and others. At 1/2 past 7 o'clock met with an immense congregation ofpeople of all classes; many of whom seemed to want truth. Icommenced by singing and prayer. Brother D. Williams preached. People were for the most part attentive, but when we closed, a man by the name of Patrick O'Brinin, drunk, began to disturb the congregation by calling out for discussion, which I refused to acceed to, as he was not in a state fit to converse on a subject of such importance. Many of the people hissed him, but he got several half grown boys to assist him in whooping to prevent the people to hear what I had to say. I made several attempts to gain a hearing, but O'Brinin and his gang had got between me and the people whooping so that it was impossible that I should be heard., so I saw that it would be better to dismiss the people lest there should be a general mob, for many who wanted to hear, were ready to fight. So I closed the meeting and walked away, after publishing the meeting for next Sunday. When we were going away many of the honest in heart clave to us and accompanied us towards my house, while others threw stones after us. One struck Brother Williams on the head but did him no hurt. I had an interesting conversation with Benj. Dalley and others on the way., till Satan sent a company of Methodists to kick up a row, so I left them and went home, being well pleased with the day's work. Monday 2nd. I spent the morning in company with Elder David Williams and the saints at my house in Pater and in the evening I started for Freystrop. Met with Elder Wm. Bowen and his saints; all well. Attended prayer meeting at Coffin; had a good meeting. Tuesday 3rd. Went to H. West; found the saints pretty well in health; all but Sister Julia Gibbs, who was very ill. She revived as soon as I entered the house. Evening I attended council; had an excellent meeting. Returned to Brother John Gibbs house to supper. 4th. Abode at H. West among the officers and saints, and attended their Saints Meeting in the evening. Taught the saints the necessity of attending their meeting. Ministered to Sister Julia Gibbs who received health while under my hands, and glorified God for it.!. 5th. Examined the branch and council books. Give instructions to Elder John Gibbs how to keep the book correctly . Evening I walked to Broadway Branch; found the president and some of the saints absent from the Saints Meeting; none present but Thomas Rees and his family and two strangers. I addressed them on many points of importance relating to the work of the Latter Days. I felt much of the Spirit of God though I was very wet and tired. On my way from H. West I called on Brother Howell at Temperness, was kindly received by his wife, who is not in the church. She gave me food and was very kind. I talked to her about the gospel but she did not feel much inclined to hear that. Friday 6th. Very wet. I walked from Broadway to Pater; about 12 or 13 miles; found my wife well. I rested a short time; changed my clothes and then started with Elder David Williams to Monkton council. Acted as Clerk; had no business to do in council. Elder George Sinnatt was very ill. I ministered to him in company with Elder Williams. He received health under our hands. Also Sister Margaret Price who had been ill all the week received health. I then returned to Pater, being clearly run out; my strength all gone. I was too weak to eat; so I went to bed for the night; was refreshed a little against morning. Saturday 7th. I rose, but very weak. Wrote my week's journal, and being anxious to be in council at Rickeston Mill this night I prepared for starting thither. Heavy rains prevented me from going. That night at 11 o'clock, me and my wife were rebaptised by Elder David Williams and reconfirmed at the same time by the same. 8th. I attended Saints Meeting at Monkton at 10 AM. At half past 2 PM I preached, in company with Elder David Williams, at Pater to a very attentive congregation. At 1/2 past 7, I commenced the meeting and Elder David Williams preached to an immense crowd of people; some of whom were filled with envy. Elder John Price came over from Pembroke and tried to gain a hearing; but all to no purpose. The children were urged on by professors to shout and brawl so as to prevent anyone from hearing, so we closed the meeting . The mob followed us all the way to my house throwing stones at us and brawling like furies. Though many stones struck us, yet no one was hurt to any extent. After we entered the house it was surrounded by hundreds of men and half grown boys who attacked the door with stone and sticks, till one would have thought it would have been broken to pieces. 9th. Went with Elder David Williams to Monkton to see Bro. Price. Wrote two letters and a song for him. Attended Prayer Meeting in the evening. Receieved his journal for copying it and walked home to Pater. About six miles for the day. 10th Was home copying Bro. Price's journal till 6 o'clock. At 7 o'clock I preached at Llanrith in the open to a small congregation of the enemies of the truth; was attracted by a soldier named Catledge who threatend to thrash me, for telling him that he must obey this gospel or have to go to Hell. 11th. At home writing Bro Prices' journal all day till dark; wishing to finish by the 12th instant. 12th. Finished copying Prices' journal (at least all that I had with me ) and wrote a little on my own. And went to Monkton to see President J. Price and to take him his books home. 13th. Morning wrote my journal; afternoon walked to H. West, 10 miles, met in special council which settled a difference between the President J. Griffiths and his counselor John Thomas. Had food with John Thomas; supper and bed With George Gibbs. 14th. Had breakfast with John Gibbs; visited some of the Saints in the morning and then started off for Fishguard. Walked 10 miles to Letterston; had food with Mary Devonald, then walked 6 miles to Fishguard, met with P. Sykes and the officers. Had bread, cheese and water from public stock. Slept at Mrs. Gould's with President Price; paid 3's for the night. I was very wet and weary, it having rained on us for the last six miles; all the way . 15. Sunday. Met in conference morning and afternoon; evening preached for 10 minutes in the open air in English. Had food all day with Sister Martha White of H. West; who took care of Pres. Price and me and other officers from our conference for the time. Slept again at Mrs. Goulds. l6th. Met in council with the officers. Morning addressed the council in Welsh for a few minutes; evening was in public meeting where President Martel and one of his counselors, Thomas Jenkins, preached the meeting; continued till a quarter to 10 o'clock. I then started, in company with Elder David Williams, toward H. West, came to a place called Lordship, near Wolf's Castle, where we lodged with a brother who had been baptized at Fishguard on the previous evening, and had come with us all the way home. It rained on us all the way for nearly 8 miles. l7th. Walked to H. West. Took dinner with Elder J.Gibbs; done some little business among the saints; took tea with Sister Thomas at Merling Bridge and walked home to Pater in company with Elder David Williams. My feet were blistered and galled very much. Walked 9 miles; making l7 miles in all. 18th. At home, very much tired; wrote my journal up to that time. In the evening attended Saints Meeting at Monkton. Had a good meeting; returned home to Pater making five miles there and back. l9th. Was at home making out the A/C's of the last three months against conference,.Evening walked to Monkton to a meeting; met with Pres. J. Price, T. C. Martill, Phillip Sykes and Elder Thomas Jenkins. Had a good meeting with them and the officers and saints of Pembroke and Pater. Walked home to Pater that night; in all 5 miles that day. 20th. Was home writing in the morning. Presidents' Martill and Sykes, with Elders Thomas Jenkins and David Williams came to see me. We went together to see the Dockyard; went all through two large ships; the Victoria and Windsor Castle. Returned home to dinner together; spent the afternoon comfortably .Evening walked to council at Monkton. Council was addressed by Pres.'s Price, Martill and Skyes and Elder Thomas Jenkins. I acted as clerk." No business done." Walked home to Pater (5 miles ) in all. 21st. Home all day writing on the council book. 22nd. Attended conference at Monkton; acted as clerk. At l0 AM called meeting to order; moved that Elder J. Price preside which was carried unanimously. I aided the president in the business. Elder John Thomas of H. West was removed out of the presidency of that branch and suspended from the church for Drunkenness. George Gibbs was made counselor in his stead. The meeting was addressed by Pres.' J. Price, Martill and Sykes. Closed by prayer by Wm. Bowen. At 2 o"clock PM I commenced meeting by singing and prayer; preaching by Pres. J. Price, Elder Thomas Evans, Thomas Jenkins, T. C. Martill and P. Sykes. Closed by David Williams. Splendid meeting; full of the Spirit of God. At 6 o'clock PM meeting opened by William Bowen. Preaching by Elders James Bridge, J. Price, David Williams of Pater; David Williams of the North Conferences. Thomas Evan, Wm Thomas of Milford, Thomas Jenkins, T.C. Martill. Sarah James was forgiven for her disobedience and permitted to be received by baptism. Closed by Pres. J. Price. I then walked home to Pater. Brought with me Elder William Hire, Wm. Thomas, deacon of H. West, and a sister from Peny Darren Branch, East Glamorgam Conference, named Anne Griffiths; gave them supper and bed that night. 23rd. Gave them breakfast and walked to Monkton to council. At 10 a.m., but I was there before adjusting the branch accounts and continued writing all day, not having time to take dinner. Joseph Griffiths was removed from presiding over Amroth Branch for rejecting the counsel of the President. And William Griffiths was set to preside in his stead. the council continued all day till 5 o'clock p.m. Much good instruction was given by several officers; and the Spirit of God rested on all. At 7 0'clock We held a concert, which went off well. We all rejoiced together, but a mob gathered outside and attacked the house with stones, brawling like madmen. They tried to force the doors but failed. At half past nine o'clock the concert closed with prayer. When the brethren were going home peaceable, the mob followed them, tripped the heels of Wm. Hart and William Thomas and beat them, also Elder George Gibbs, pelting the men, women and children with stones; while they offered no resistance, but took shelter in the house of Bro. Richard Jones, a priest. When they had entered the mob threw stones through the windows, breaking every window in the house, but the brethren received no more hurt. They staid there until morning. 24th. I walked to Monkton,to see Pres. J Price and the brethren to see if we could find out who had done the mischief on the previous night. We found out several who were the ringleader of the mob, but could not find who beat the brethern or broke the windows. I registered the chapel that day, according to the new act, and returned to Pater, and preached at my own house in company with Elders' David Williams and Phillip Sykes; congregation small; had a good meeting. 25th. I was home, wrote the minutes of conference to Merthyr for Pres. Phillips. Evening attended Saints Meeting at Monkton and returned to Pater. 26th. home in the morning, and in the afternoon went to see if any further evidence had appeared about the mob. but nothing had appeared that could be relied on, though several parties said they knew who broke the windows. and would testify if they were summoned before the magistrates, but we could not rely on them. Elders' George Sinnatt and John Hopla spoke to Wm. Lanning, the town clerk about it, but he said the evidence was not sufficiently clear to proceed. I returned to Pater about 10 o'clock; was followed by parties from Monkton, who went another way through the fields, and one of them got before me, when he saw me he whistled on his comrades, but they did not come on in time, so I had to pass unhurt, as he was afraid to attack me by himself. 27th. I was home writing all the morning, and in the evening went to Monkton again in company with Elder David Williams. Met Pres. J. Price and received instructions to go to H. West to speak with Mr. John Loyd on the subject of the mob. We returned home to Pater. 28th. At home all day writing. 29th. Attend Saints Meeting at Monkton at 10;00 . Preached at Pater at seven past 2 o;clock with Elder D. Williams in the open air and at 6 in my own house. 30th. Traveled to H. West in compa ny with Bro. Richard Jones, had food with Sister Thomas at Merlin's Bridge. At 2 o'clock I called on Mr. John Loyd, Solicitor, but could not speak with him till 4 o'clock at which time I met him and gave him all the information I could about the mob of the 23rd. Richard Jones gave more information than I could, which was taken in writing by the clerk. Mr. Loyd was called away and could not attend to the case till next morning. We then went to prayer meeting at the Saints' room. Elder Sykes of the North Conference was present, so by request of the president we spent the evening in instructing saints. We had a good meeting. We slept at Br. George Gibbs'; had food with Bro.John Gibbs. 31st. Had breakfast with sister E. Gibbs and then waited on Mr. J.Loyd at 9 o'clock. Waited till after 11 o'clock before we got his answer. He told us that the affair came under the riot act, and he would meet us at Pembroke at halfpast 9 on Thursday morning to get warrants to apprehend the parties accused. We were not to mind money for he would commit them till the Quarter Sessions and make a county case if it. So I hurried to Brother Jones' home to let President J. Price know of it and I remained at H. West to the council. At half past 7 council commenced by Elder John Griffiths by singing and prayer. Council was addressed by Elder W. Bowen, P. Sykes and myself. Much good instruction was given and received, and the Spirit of God filled the place. Elder John Thomas, Mason, confessed that he had been drinking to excess again, having been drunk repeatedly in the previous week; He professed deep repentance for it and promised not to drink anymore intoxicating liquors while in Babylon. Upon this I rose and spoke at some length to shew the evil of drinking such stuff, to destroy the health and the reputation of the servants and people of God., which had a very good effect on all. I then moved that John Thomas shall be forgiven (after he had confessed before the branch) and have his place in the church; but shall not officiate in his office till he shall have permission with the president of conference. Seconded by W. Bowen and carried. September 1st. After having visited several of the officers and saints; looked over the clerks books gave some instructions to on recording the minutes of the councils. I started towards Pater, found my wife well, took some food and started for Monkton to the Saints Meeting, in company with my wife and Elder David Williams. Found the officers and saintswere not in union about the course to be taken with with theheads of the Mob of the 23rd. However, we had a pretty good meeting, which commenced by singing and prayer by Elder J. Hopla. Meeting was addressed by Richard Jones and Elder David Williams. I felt that a spirit of rebellion against the authority of priesthood was busily working in Elder George Sinnatt, President of the branch, and was taking hold of some of the saints. I was led to teach on the subject, and shewed the danger of harbouring such a spirit which in past ages had been a source of much evil to Individuals and to the church at large, Proving my assertions from the scriptures and illustrated by examples drawn from the Bible. This rather filled Bro. Sinnatt with rage and rebellion, than humilty, which the sequel will shew. After meeting was over I called on George Sinnatt, John Hopla and Thomas Griffiths to hold themselves in readiness on the next morning, if they should be called for by Mr. Loyd to bear witness against the parties engaged in the mob of the 23rd. George Sinnatt flew in a passion and told me plainly, before all saints and officers, that he would not obey my counsel for I was a wicked man, wishing to transport my neighbour;s cnildren; that I had been teaching that evening under the influence of the Devil; he had watched my maneuvers for a long time and had found me out at last. I remonstrated with him on the danger of his present course but to no good purpose; he only rebelled worse and worse. I then stopped him from officiating in his office, and freed the saints from their obligation to obey him, till he had appeared in council to give account of his conduct. He then thnreatened me with not not having to officiate any more in the chapel at Monkton, which was built on his premises; at which I laughed and left him, and returned to Pater that night. 2nd. I went again to Monkton to meet Mr. J. Loyd, but he did not come, having been stopped by Pres. J. Price who had sent James Bridge to H. West for that purpose. The evidence against the parties not being sufficiently clear to his satisfaction, I waited at Monkton till Sister Axton returned from Stepaside with the decision of Pres. Price and then I returned home to Pater. 3rd. I was at home writing till the afternoon when I went to Monkton to meet Pres. J. Price. Met him, and told him all that had happened in his absence,but he had heard a previous version of the affair by other parties, which caused him to give me a sharp reproof supposing from what he had heard that there had been some want of discretion on my part. I did not attempt to clear myself, but left the whole to others who were present at the time. In the evening at half past seven o'clock we met in council at which Pres. J. Price presided. After opening the council by prayer, and a short but pointed address by the president, the case of Elder George Sinnatt was brought forward. I was called to state the case, before the council, which I did just as it happened. My statements were confirmed by Elders John Hopla, David Williams and Richard Jones, priest, and admitted by Elder Sinnatt himself in the main but he seemed to quibble himself out of the trap , if possible, but could not. The council judged him to be guilty of rebellion against presidency of conference and of trying to get the saints to follow him. This he acknowledged; confessed his fault and asked pardon; which was granted upon condition of his confessing before the saints on the following Sunday, which he promised to do. I closed the council by prayer. 6th. At home in the morning; afternoon I went to Monkton to Pres. J. Price. Received instructions to visit H. West on the morrow. Attended prayer meeting with the saints, and returned to Pater that night. 7th. Wrote my journal in the morning. In the afternoon started for H. West. It rained sharp. Had food with John Thomas. I conversed with him on the evils of drinking to excess. He professed repentance, and promised to come to council. Then I called on Elders John and George Gibbs; went to council. Had a good council, the officers all in union; had much of the Spirit of God. I taught them their duty to be strict in observing all the councils of the presidency and the danger of treating small things with indifference. Elder John Thomas confessed that he had been guilty of getting drunk, and promised that he would do so no more. I moved that he should be forgiven and take his place in the church but not officiate in his office till the presidency should see fit. Which was seconded by Elder W. Bowen and carried. I then warned all of the officers against drinking intoxicating liquors and closed the council by prayer. I took supper with John Gibbs and slept at George Gibbs. 8th. I took breakfast with Elder John Gibbs and commenced copying the minutes of the H. West councils on the council book. Copied 3 councils and then went to the Saints Meeting. Had a good meeing; the officers and saints were filled with the Holy Ghost. I addressed them at great length on various topics such as the Rising Glory of Zion and the necessity of Gathering Perpetual Emigration Funds in which they all rejoiced. I dismissed them with prayer. Returned to Elder John Gibbs, took supper and slept at George Gibbs. 9th. I took breakfast with Elder John Griffith and visited Elder Thomas Rogers; dined with him. Returned to write minutes of councils for Elder J. Gibbs. At 6 o'clock I started to Freystrop Saints Meeting. Had a very good meeting, much light to address the saints. I encouraged them with the hope of getting out of their poverty by being faithful in giving their mites to the poor fund, and closed the meeting by prayer. Took supper with Brother John Williams and family and slept there that night. 10th. Took breakfast with Brother John Williams and returned to H. West. Copied the minutes of three councils for J. Gibbs, had food with him, and slept at Elder George Gibbs. 11th. I took breakfast with J. Griffith; attended a little business with Elder T. Rogers and walked to Pater; found my wife well. Walked to Monkton to general council; took the minutes of council. We had a good council. Much of the Spirit of God moving the officers. I returned to Pater. l2th. Attended Saints Meeting at Monkton in the morning. Dined with George Sinnatt; and attended preaching in the evening in company with Pres. J..Price , and returned home to Pater. 13th. At Monkton writing for Pres. J. Price. Attended prayer meeting in the evening; had food with Sister Sinnatt and returned home to Pater. l4th. At home all day with several officers and saints who had come to see the Windsor Castle launched. I went to the dockyard with Pres. J. Price, but was attacked with cholera on the way and was compelled to return soon. Took a draught of consecrated oil with prayer and was relieved a little. Pres. J. Price, with Elders J. Bridge and T. Evans came in shortly afterwards. They ministered to me, and I got pretty well. After they left I was attacked with double violence. I knelt and prayed God to save me from the hand of the destroyer and He heard me. I was healed instantaneously! For which I returned thanks and slept well all night. l5th. I rose well, but very weak, having suffered so much from the spasms the night before. I wrote my journal for the past week and went to Monkton in company with Elder Williams and my wife. Attended Saints Meeting and returned home to Pater. l6th.Thursday at home all day; Evening at Monkton, writing to President Phillips and returned to Pater. l7th. Friday- copied part of the minutes of conference, and in the evening attended council at Monkton. Wrote the minutes and then returned home to Pater. l8th. Saturday; Home all day writing. It was very wet all day. 19th. Sunday. At Monkton, Saints Meeting at 10 AM. Preached at two and six o'clock to small congregations. I returned to Pater that night. 20th. Monday. Went to Monkton to meet with President J. Price but he did not return from H. West. I attended a prayer meeting with the saints and then returned to Pater. 21st. Tuesday; Went again to Monkton to meet Pres. J. Price. Met him in the afternoon; paid him the amount which I had received for the Emigration Fund. From Lawrenny L 1.0 Stepaside 4/6, Amroth 5/0,Pater 5/6.I then returned home to Pater. sent Elder David Williams to Milford to fetch the amount of the fund. I preached at Laurith to a small congregation. Had a good meeting and returned home that night. 22nd. Wednesday - Went to Monkton. Wrote the list of the Emigration Fund for the past quarter and sent tne amount, L14 /16/0 to Merthyr also posted L2/0/0 to Liverpool for books, and then wrote a long letter for Pres. Price to Dr. L. Richards at Cheltenham. And then attended Saints Meeting, had a good meeting and returned home to Pater. 23rd. Thursday- Walked to Stepaside from Pater - about 14 miles. Had a good meeting with the saints. Slept that night at Elder Joseph Griffith's; the saints were very kind to me. 24th. Friday - I visited the saints at Cumrath and Pendilo, and found them well. Preached to a small congregation at Joseph Griffiths. Took supper at Thomas Grifith and slept at Joseph Griffiths. 25th. Saturday - I returned home to Pater in company with Elder Thomas Evans; nearly 14 miles. And walked to Monkton to general council, 2 1/2 miles. Took the minutes of the council and returned to Pater, 2 1/2 miles; making in all about 19 miles that day. My feet were much blistered and I was very tired. 26th. I rose early , my feet were very sore; could scarcely bear them in my boots. My wife had washed them and anointed them with oil. I started for Lydstep. Met the saints, taught on Emigration and the Perpetual Emigration Fund; ministered the sacrament to them; We had a good meeting, which closed by prayer by Elder Crane. At 3 o'clock I walked to the Ridgeway, about 2 miles from Lydstep, preached at John Griffiths's to a small, but attentive congregation and administered the sacrament to the saints. Had a splendid meeting; much of the Spirit of God. And then returned to Lydstep to the house of Brother John Dawkins; having walked that day about l8 miles. 27th. Monday Walked to Monkton, 7 1/2 miles; met with Pres. J.Price, Elders James Bridge and J. Thain; spent the afternoon in their company. Attended a prayer meeting at Monkton. and then returned to Pater, 2 1/2 miles; having walked 10 miles that day. My wife washed and anointed my feet which were in a perfect bog. 28th. Tuesday. I felt my body nearly run down and I abode at home to rest all day, reading the Star till evening when I and my wife went to Landrith. I preached to a small congregation at the house of Brother J. Jones. 29th. Wednesday- It rained all the morning. I wrote my Journal for the past week. Afternoon I went to Monkton, found President Price had gone for Merthyr. Met with Elder James Bridge and abode with him till evening. At 7 o'clock had a good meeting with the saints and then returned to Pater. 30th. Copying on the Conference book in the morning, but was visited by Elders David Rees of North Conference and David Jones of Sirhowy, Monmouthshire, and David Williams. We abode together till noon. Dined together at my house, and then started together on the road about two and a half miles. I then took leave of Elders Rees and Jones; they went for Stepaside. I and Elder D. Williams went to Lawrenny, had food with Bro. F. Purser. We then crossed the river to see Elder John Griffiths; found him very ill of scrofula. We ministered to him in the ordinance of anointing with oil and laying hands with prayer in the name of the Lord Jesus. He got much better; we left him cheerful, and recrossed the river. to Saints Meeting. Had a good meeting, full of the Spirit of God. Meeting was addressed, in rotation, by Capt. J. Davies, F. Purser, D. Williams and myself. The saints bore testimony. John Thomas, an independent preacher, was present all the time. I closed the meeting by prayer; and then Elder Williams and I returned to Pater. Oct. 1st. Friday - Morning I wrote a little on conference book. Afternoon went to Monkton , wrote a letter to Pres. Price to meet him in Merthyr. At 7 o'clock attended council, wrote the minutes, and addressed the officers on the necessity of improvement in knowledge of all kinds; temporal and spiritual, and closed the meeting by prayer. Oct. 2nd. Saturday. I was at home all day writing on onference book till 10 o'clock P.M Sunday 3rd. Conducted Saints Meeting at in the morning; preached in the afternoon in company with R. Jones and G. Sinnatt, at 2 o'clock. And at 6 0'clock preached after Richard Jones. had food with Sister Sinnatt all day returned to Pater that night. Monday 4th. Wrote a letter to Sister M. A. Griffiths to London. Copied on the conference book, finished the last general council and commenced copying on the Pembroke Council Book. Tuesday 5th. Copying the council book till evening. Went to Landrith to preach, but nobody came to hear; I returned home at 9 PM. Wednesday, 6th. Wrote my week's journal and went to Monkton, attended Saints Meeting and returned home to Pater. 7th Thursday - morning copying on the council book; sent to Monkton to see if a letter had come from Pres. J. Price; was disappointed, and returned home to Pater. 8th. Friday- Examined the cash account of the conference; drew a list of subscribers for clothing and the amount paid for same; ready against the general council. Went to Monkton to see for a letter, and then returned to Pater. 9th. Saturday- Spent the morning at home with Elder John Gibbs, ruled out the cash book; attended the general council, took minutes. Cut off Wm. Griffiths, teacher, for apostasy and rebellion. Had a good meeting; much union throughout the meeting. I addressed the meeting on emigration, books, and other money business. Council voted me a pair of boots. Closed council and returned home to Pater with Elder John Thain and William Hire who slept at my house that night. 10th. Sunday. I started, in company with Elders Thain and Hire, to Lydstep, 9 miles. It rained heavily on the way; reached Lydstep at 10 AM, my feet blistered. Attended Saints Meeting, ministered the sacrament, and instructed the saints on the nature of the Kingdom of God. In company with Elder Hire closed the meeting. Dined with J. Dawkins, priest. At 2 o'clock walked 2 miles to the Ridgeway. Preached, with Elder Thain, to a small congregation at the house of John Griffiths; had a good meeting. And then walked a mile to Penally, took tea with Bro. Thomas Harries and family, then walked two miles to Tenby. Several not in the church followed us all the way. At six o'clock I preached at the house of James Evans (whose two daughters are in the church) in company with Elder J. Thain. We had a good congregation, who listened attentively. At half past seven we had a Saints Meeting; took sacrament together; were all filled with the Holy Ghost. At half past ten PM we left Tenby, walked five miles to Wiseman's Bridge to the house of Elder Joseph Griffiths where we had supper and bed for the night; having walked nearly l8 miles, preached twice and attended two meetings with the saints. 11th Monday- Being cleanly run out; my feet literally flayed. Could hardly suffer to walk any. I abode with Brother Griffiths all day and preached at his house at night. Slept there and got refreshed. 12th. Tuesday- I visited the saints at Amroth, at the house of Elder Thain's father. Found the saints well. Had Saints Meeting at half past seven; a good meeting; one was present not in the church. Sister Thain washed my feet and treated me like a father! I slept that night with Wm. Thain, who loves the saints though he is not in the church. l8th. Wednesday- Abode with the saints from house to house through the day. At 7 o'clock attended the Stepaside Council, which was conducted by Elder Thomas Evans. The officers were in union, though some had neglected filling their counsels for preaching on the past Sunday. I addresed them on the necessity of strictly obeying the counsels of the Priesthood Meeting. Closed and I slept at Joseph Griffiths' house. {End of recording is Oct. 13, l852. Note at top of page states the following} Baptised Thomas Llewellyn April 4th, l852. {In the Church Historians' Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints is found the Journal of Church History which records the following:" l5 Milton St. Liverpool, April 8th, l853. List of Perpetual Emigrating Fund Passengers, Ship Jersey lists Daniel Williams age 50 with Mary age 50 along with many other saints. Ships' captain was G. Halliday. Also, we found in the journal an official statement written by Henry Pugh, the secretary of the company , to President Brigham Young. from Big Sandy, Sept 22, l853. on the Emigrating list of men, women, and children, etc. now moving towards G. S. L. forming a company under the charge of Capt. Joseph W. Young; the names of Daniel Williams age 50 with wife, Mary, age 50 along with many other saints that have been mentioned in the Journal of Daniel Williams. } The spelling of the following words has been changed: Presented in the approximate order in which they appeared in the original text. particuler particular recieve receive expences expenses cerimony ceremony inteligence intelligence discribed described baptise baptize imediat immediate pashon passion comodious commodious St.Donats St. Donnetts shearing sharing organisation organization vilages villages Pendoilon Pendilon wodden wooden attacted attacked analagious analogious Sabath Sabbath sute suit realise realize organise organize inconsciously unconsciously suggar sugar bason basin loosing losing tryed tried litterally literally bible Bible aleging alleging Priary-Mains Priory-Mains mountan mountain assult assault Manorbier Manorbear Manorbeer (same place on map) teribly terribly whoping whooping skelleton skeleton organised organized sattin satin plesantly pleasantly troupadour troubadour professours professors wrote wrought stars Millenial Star P.E. Perpetual Emigration Fund bathe bath immence immense becconing beckoning coppying copying Herrald Herald yealing yelling relyed relied attact attack babilon Babylon coppied copied releavaed relieved indifferency indifferently gubble quibble manover maneuver apostacy apostasy attentivly attentively Ridgway Ridgeway Preface This transcription of the Journal of Daniel Williams has been prepared by Bernice May Cunningham Gray, the second great grand daughter of Daniel Williams for the purpose that it may be better used as a reference and guide to early history of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints who joined the church in Wales beginning in l840. This Journal, however, is from l802 to l853 for those seeking genealogical information about Welsh ancestry. Daniel Williams was born in l802 and joined the church in l847. He immigrated to America in l853. Permission is hereby granted to use this material for personal genealogy and family history, or to give credit to this humbly sincere man for the years he spent a major part of his time in the service of the Lord and the Church. Credit is also given to Eunice Swearingen for her first typescript of this document which made the production much easier. Credit is also given most gratefully to Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. for preserving this priceless Journal of Daniel Williams and for making it available to me, that I might transcribe the original. Bernice M. Gray April 21, l989.

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