The New York herald., 1862-02-02
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

A Mormon Conference fn Birmingham.
trom the Birmingham Post, Jan. a.
general council Of the European authorities OF the
church of Jesus Christ OF latter lay Saints Mormcns
was commenced in the Farm street chapel Wednesday
morning last and comprised the presidency OF tho mis-
sons and delegates from various parts OF England
land, Ireland Wales and the channel islands at which
prospects OF Mormonism throughout these
some parts Of the continent Of Europe Among other
Mormon celebrities present were three of tho Twelve
Apostles, two nephews Of Joseph Smith, the Prophet
who was killed in 1874, and whose fathers also fell mar
tyrs to their faith, several persons who had occupied
positions as bishops in Utah, with number Of High
Priests and 'Seventies, many Of whom had travelled
through than continent propagate ing their faith
Tho apostles, who bore the names of Amasa NJ. LYMAN
Chas c. Rich and George O. Cannon indicated by their
counenances the possession OF much than ordna
ry share Of intelligence. Tho proceedings commenced
with Introductory address, delivered by Mr.. Lyman
who stated the objects for which they had been con-
vcned. 1t was to receive reports from the various
branches Of the mission and also that by communion
gether they might approximate still that
dtion Of excellence when they might be abo eye
TO eye by understanding the truth alike He then
called up5n Elder W. q. Mills 10 represont tho Brming
ham district Mr.. Mills said his district comprised four
conferences. the Birmingham, ,Warwckshre Shropshire
and stafordshire which numbered about 500 menbers
Tsr progress very satisfactory the congregations
increasing, strangers came to their places
ing and baptisms were frequent throughout the union
b anchcs. much more liberal feeling manifested
towards them by those unconnected with the body and
prospects were good for continued and rapid addition
TO their numbers.
Elder J. Brown represented the London district
which he said consisted Of three confer ences
There, too their had been exceedingly crafty
ing Many had emigrated last spring. but their
ranks had been filed up with proseytos TO the faith
In the afternoon Elder d. NJ Stuart reported Scotland
containing three conferences which good cond.
ton They had gathered in hundreds in that country
during the past year. and prospects good for future
increase.
Elder William Gibson reported the Chcltsnham district;
Elder j. 3 Brown, tho Nottingham district; Elder j. NJ
Kay, the Manchester district and Elder George Halliday
the south dstrct and each speaker stated that the
Ccssion 10 the Mormon ranks these progess
ing Mr. Lyman afterwards delivered address on tho
Importance OF continually acquiring knowledge sacred
and secular that their influence might DO extended and
Rider j. d. McAllster, recently arrived In this coun.
try from the United states where be had been
missionary for some time, gavo brief account Of
the condition and prospects Of the Moons in that
try. Owing the revolution which was raging there
bat little good could be done and the few who renamed
in tho states rapidly making preparations 10 emf
crate West to Utah. The session adjourned PRAYER
The conference resumed its sitting Thursday when
Elder riger reported the Irish mission, which he said
had been attended with unfavorabls results.
Elder Bglcr, from tho Norwich district, said they had
steadily increased their numbers and Elder Gleason rop
resented ths NowcastlconTync districts rs being In
good condition. Representatives OF the Welsh sheffield
Channel Islands and southampton districts also spoke,
aud Mr.. Lyman followed with address "Tractcal
religion and the Importance Of forming correct habits"
Addresses were Delivered by cssrs. Cameron and Iy
man on the practical duties Of the elders which they
look with confident anicipatos to the future which lay
boforo thom for usefulness and greatness The Scand
navan, French, Swss and Italian missions were repre-
scnted by lettor.