Chapter XXVI.

Opening of the Year 1836--The American Indians--Special Council Meeting in Kirtland.

Reflections of the Prophet.

Reconciliation of the Prophet and his Brother William.

Settlement of William Smith's Case before the Council.

Preparation for the Hebrew School.

A Difference Between the Prophet and Orson Pratt.

A New Teacher for Hebrew Class Employed.

Vacancies in the High Council Filled.

The Gathering of Israel and The American Indians.

Policy of the Government of the United States Respecting the Indians.

President Andrew Jackson's Views on the Policy of the General Government with Reference to the Indians.

Hopes of the Prophet in Behalf of the Indians.

A Feast at Bishops Whitney's.

Progress of Work on Kirtland Temple.

Bishop Whitney's Unique Invitation to the Prophet.

{XIV} Visit of Alva Beaman to the Prophet.

Preparations for the Solemn Assembly.

Vinson Knight Ordained into Kirtland Bishopric.

Vacancies in the Kirtland High Council Filled.

Vacancies Filled in the High Council of Zion.

Sidney Rigdon's Ailment.

The Prophet's Joy.

The Coming of Prof. Seixas.

Rules and Regulations to be Observed in the House of the Lord in Kirtland.

Return of Oliver Cowdery from Columbus, Ohio.

The Council Meeting in the Kirtland Temple.

Minutes of a Priesthood Meeting held in Kirtland Temple, January 15, 1836.