Chariton River. Morning very clear and beautiful, still, and cool. Council began to assemble in the woods at Captain RockwoodÂ's [Young] tent at l/4 to 10 a.m., and continued to assemble till past 11:00. This tent was found too small to accommodate the council, adjourned to the woods. Present of the Twelve: President Young, Kimball, P. P. Pratt, Orson Pratt, Taylor, and George A. Smith. Also, Bishop Whitney and Miller, Rich, Bent, Grant, Johnson, E. Snow, D. Fullmer, Clayton, Haws, Turley, Pack, and J. D. Lee [Young] of the council of YTFIF, also Captains H. Stout, Hunter, Scott, Averetts, Gleason, Benson, and Harris, Allred, and others. A. A. Lathrop [Young] reported that he had been some 23 miles ahead, and found the roads far better beyond Shoal Creek than they are on this side. Said that he met a traveler who informed him that corn and bacon could be had in abundance in the Grand River country, flour $4 per barrel.
President Young stated to the council that the teams furnished by Bishop Evans at Nauvoo for the benefit of the Twelve and bishops have been taken by private individuals and converted to your own use except one which he had in his possession. G. A. Smith said that he had two which he received from Bishop Evans. On recommendation of President Young and Kimball, the council voted that the teams should remain where they are for the present provided they are doing good. President Young selected 18 of the guard and Elisha Averett and company of pioneers to be attached to and encamp nearby the first division of fifties.
Council voted that remainder of the guard and pioneers be equally divided among the other divisions of fifty. Captain Scott reported 59 men, 27 horses, 14 oxen, and 1 cow, also about 100 lbs. lard, $10 cash, and 50 bushels corn which they had procured while in this encampment by their labor. President Young said this proved to me that you are first-rate boys, you may also come into my division. Council voted that Elisha and Elijah Averett with two companies of pioneers should proceed on in the morning to Locust Creek and complete the job contracted by A. A. Lathrop of making 4,000 rails at 50 cents per 100, l/2 in cash the other in oxen. Bells also built a bridge over the creek for the benefit of the camp. Also, that Commissary General Sherwood take a man with him and go on beyond Locust Creek, search out the best route to travel getting grain, etc., and report to the pioneers. Council adjourned to Thursday, April 2, [1846], at 10 forenoon, to meet at Shoal Creek encampment.
Edward P. Duzette and family arrived at Chariton River this afternoon. In letting his wagon down the bank, the boat broke away, the wagon plunged into the river and upset, but he succeeded in saving most of his goods though throughly wet, except the cooking utensils which were left in the river.
Stephen Markham reported that he could not find Edmund Whiting, the boy that shot the otter in the trap, and that he had returned the skin to Mr. Davis, the trapper, who was satisfied with the actions of the officer of the camp. Two traps had been found in a hollow log supposed to have been lost and are ready for Mr. Davis, who says he has two more yet missing. President Young was at the post office about 8 this evening, and on hearing the report ordered the captains to cause their wagons to be searched early in the morning for the traps yet missing. Previous to this President Young said if any man in this camp was found stealing he should forfeit all his property. Howard Egan [Kimball] reported that had bought 34 1/2 bushels corn at 20 cents for the first 50. Arrived in camp about 9 o'clock. Brothers Pratts, Smith, Miller, and others left for their camp on Shoal Creek about 5 evening. The historian rode out in a carriage about 2 miles between the hours of 10 and 12 forenoon. Closed writing about 11 at night. The hunter of first 50 killed one deer and one turkey.
[Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
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