Wilford appointed to the Council (Legislature) of the State of Deseret (serves a total of 21 terms).
8th The Legislature had an interesting day both Houses sit
in joint session the criminal code of laws came up again
to day and it caused many intesresting & edifying debates
from many members of Both Houses. Also remarks from the
Governor who said the law was written in their Hearts & it
was difficult to put it on paper And even in criminal cases
it should be left much to the discretion of the court
ownly 3 sections of the Bill passed during the day
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