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[47] gone off to work. I spent the forenoon in washing myself, reading, etc. Left and made my way to home. Called to see my former master. Had a talk with him about the American war. He was not of so good opinion as he was a while ago on account of having been about 60 thousand ??? near Richmond and Corenth. Was somewhat surprised at the "Mormon Emigration," as there was 6 ships now on the mighty deep, wafting their way to the Western Continent and another expecting sail on the 13 ???. Had tea with Rushtons, found Bro. Dame and had a walk together round the fields. He was rather desirous of being Josph. Bridge's sweetheart. Desired me to tell her to cheer up her heart, for she would yet hear from him. Attending meeting, I spoke [48] some time to the Saints. Said that men was looking yet in the future to see the scripture fulfilled and was literally transpiring before their eyes from day to day. Referred to the gathering of the Saints and the present difficulties with the nations, etc. Bro. Dame spoke of some length to the Saints, it being the last time that he had the privilege to preach in England. Said he had rejoiced in the spirited remarks of his Bro. That it would probably be his last time that he would have of speaking to them again this side the water. Exhorted them to be faithful, do right, keep their covenants, live their holy religion. Referred to the American War, said he had lived in a day when in congress they would call each other gentlemen, and also challenge to fight each other in a duel, that war would
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