Congress rejects fourth petition for formation of State of Deseret; Brigham Young still serves as Governor.
24
We had a great celebration of the 24 July A long procession
was formed. The Presidency & Twelve & U S Officeals was Escorted from
President Youngs to the Bowery. Prayer By W. Woodruff Chaplain
speeches songs & toasts were given a vast assembly was given & the
day pasts off vary plesantly. A party at the Social Hall in the Evening
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