On the afternoon of Saturday, October 8th, an Epistle from President Wilford Woodruff, in behalf of the Twelve Apos- tles, was read by Bishop Orson F. Whitney, the following be- ing a brief synopsis of it: As some of the Apostles are prevented, by circumstances well known to the Saints, from appearing in public, the Church will naturally look for some expression from them concerning their feelings and hopes respecting the work of our God. Especially at the pre- sent time is deep interest felt in the utterances of the Apostles, because of the loss which the Church has sustained in the Death of President John Taylor. Twice before has the Church mourned the death of its Presi- dent, and each time the event has produced a profound impression upon its members. In this instance this sad event is invested with more significance than it would have been had it occurred in the ordinary way President Taylor died in exile. For about two years and a half he had been compelled to live in seclusion, and to refrain from all public as- sociation with the people whom he loved more than his life. Through his decease the Church is called the third time to mourn the departure of the man who has stood as its Presi- dent and as the Prophet, Seer and Revealator to this genera- tion. The experience which the Saints have gained in pass- ing through these trials has been of exceeding value to them. They have learned that God can take care of His own work, and that they need not worry nor yield to anxiety or doubt concerning its management. For some time before his death the Prophet Joseph was in- spired of the Lord to anticipate his own departure from earth- ly scenes. This was shown in various ways; but especially in the great anxiety which he displayed to bestow upon the Twelve Apostles all the keys and authority of the Holy Priest-