[Apostle Willard Richards Journal] Weather very mild, wind southerly until the evening when it changed to the north. Dr.Â's [Richards] team drew one log to the council house. The Twelve, high council, bishops and counselors continued their labors at the council house through the day. The Dr. covered his office with straw and dirt and removed his stove into the office. Bishop Miller arrived in camp this morning.
Municipal high council met at Dr. RichardÂ's round house at 6 p.m, W. Richards, W. Woodruff, G. A. Smith, E. T. Benson, O. Pratt, B. Young. Voted that a committee of two, Brother A. Hoagland and H. G. Sherwood, be a committee to see to the affairs of Sister Mitchell. Voted that G. W. Harris act as supervisor during the sickness of Father Cutler. Voted that the several bishops make a report of the number of houses in their wards to the next council, and whether mud, log, or slab house, or caves, with their inside dimensions. Voted that Samuel Williams be ordained a high priest, and he was ordained under the hands of Danie1 Spencer and R. Cahoon, and also as his counselor.
The assessment committee reported three-fourths percent and voted that three-fourths percent be assessed on the property in this city and that the assessor collect the same immediately. Voted that a treasurer be appointed. Voted that Orson Pratt be the treasurer. Voted that the assessor receive the same wages as a policeman. Voted that the report of the police [be] received and the committee discharged. Voted that this congregation turn out and put up the council House tomorrow morning.
Voted all ardent spirits that now, or shall be hereafter, brought into this camp shall be taken to the bishops, they to sell it, and the profits go to support the poor, the persons to receive a remuneration for their spirits from the bishops. Voted that all persons who have ardent spirits for sale be notified of the vote of council, and if he refuses to obey the resolution, that he forfeit all his stock on hand. Voted that the marshall set the price of the spirits rescinded.
Voted that the carriers be paid a dollar and a half per hundred for the freight of whiskey. Voted that Higbee be instructed not to ferry over another barrel of whiskey without license from the council. A unanimous vote was given by all present, Twelve, council, bishops and visitors of their approval of these spirit votes tonight. When the contrary vote was called, there was no vote. Adjourned to next Sunday evening at this place at 6 p.m. Dr.Â's [Richards] family moved into the office that council might have his round house.
[Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
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