[Apostle Willard Richards Journal] Garden Grove. Warm and pleasant, wind northerly. [At] 11 a.m., about 400 Saints were addressed by Elder Jedediah M. Grant on first principles, followed by P. P. Pratt. Adjourned 1 ½ [1:30] to 3 p.m. Sacrament by Samuel Bent and Aaron Johnson. Address by President Young, referred to the pleasant weather, that this was the first Sabbath since we left Nauvoo that we had not been interrupted with rain or storm. That those who are to leave this place have fenced the lots, built the bridges, houses, etc., and have the right of possession. Samuel Bent motioned that those who are about to leave this place hold the right of possession. Voted unanimously. President Young said anyone might go by themselves who choose, but those who do shall not come here to beg, and anyone who withdraws will dry up and wither like a dead branch fit only to cast into the fire, that those who come to this place from Nauvoo shall have an equal privilege with those now here. Motioned by Elder Kimball, second by Elder Richards, that Samuel Bent preside in all matters at this location, with the privilege of choosing his 2 counselors. Voted unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 5, after the President had spoken of several articles borrowed, lost, or found, and instructing everyone to return when they had borrowed, etc. The sky hazy and a little cloudy in the p.m. [afternoon], but very pleasant and comfortable.
[At] 7 p.m., council at H. C. KimballÂ's tent. Present: Young, Kimball, P. P. and O. Pratt, W. Richards, captains of hundreds, fifties, and high council. Voted that C. C. Rich go to the next location. Conversation on a variety of subjects. Voted that each man have his land assigned him by the Presidency proportionate to the size of his family. President Young: if a man will not work his land, take it from him. If he will not gather his crops, let Father Beeman (Bent) put it into his own storehouse. Let tithing be continued for the benefit. Ezra T. Benson and David Fullmer were voted counselors to Samuel Bent. Voted that all who will not work on the Garden Grove farm shall be cast out among the dogs and sorcerers.
[source: Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
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