Jan 10, 1870

which has enabled us to assist in levelling these Mountains and
exhalting the vallies and in laying an iron band which has bound
this continent together from ocean to ocean & has made all the
various states & Territories of this mighty nation neighbors to each
other. For all these Blessings we feel to render the gratitude of our
hearts unto thee: and we pray that thy blessing may rest upon us
this day. We dedicate this rail road unto thee, the Lord our God
we pray that thy Blessings may rest upon it, and upon those who
have erected &and labored upon it. We thank thee for the peace and
quietude that we have enjoyed for the many years that we have dwelt
in these vallies of the Mountains. Continue thy Blessings O God we
beseech thee unto the inhabitants here and throughout the Nation
These favors and Blessings we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ
Our Redeemer Amen

A speech was then read By Elder G. Q. Cannon for President
Brigham Young. Telegrams were received from Gov Stanford
& others expressing regret that they were not able to be present
speeches were made By W^m Jennings, Joseph A Y[ou]ng, Col
B. O. Carr of the Union Pacific line, T. B. Morris Esqr Chief Engineer
of the western Division of the U.P.R.R. Elder John Taylor
and Mr Campbell Superintendent of the Utah Division of the
Central Pacific R. R. all of which are published in the
Evening Deseret News of Jan 11, 1870, with the exception of
Mr Campbells was omitted as the reporters could not Hear it
Benediction was pronounced By H. W. Nesbitt. The immense conco-
urse of spectators quickly dispersed. Thus ended the celebration
of the most important event considered from a commercial standpoint
that has ever transpired in Utah Territory Our chief city now
enjoys steam communication with the world at large

In the evening the streets were alive with Happy crouds. the
illumination of the city commenced at 6 oclok in the evening at
abot 7 oclok it shone with the greatest Brilliancey all public Buildings
& stores were illuminated with Brillant lights Bond fires & fireworks
illuminated the Heavens. I attended the grand Ball at the Theater whare
200 persons could occupy the floor at the same time in the dance

Jan 10, 1870

which has Enabled us to assist in levelling these Mountains and Exhalting the vallies and in laying an iron band which has bound this continent together from Ocean to Ocean & has made all the various States & Territories of this mighty nation neighbors to Each other. For all these Blessings we feel to render the gratitude of our hearts unto thee: and we pray that thy blessing may rest upon us this day. We dedicate this Rail Road unto thee, the Lord our God we pray that thy Blessings may rest upon it, and upon those who have Erectedand labored upon it. We thank thee for the peace and quietude that we have Enjoyed for the many years that we have dwelt in these vallies of the Mountains. Continue thy Blessing O God we beseech thee unto the inhabitants here and throughout the Nation These favors and Blessing we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ Our Redeemer Amen

A speech was then read By Elder G. Q. Cannon for President Brigham Young. Telegrams were received from Gov Stanford & others Expressing regret that they were not able to be present speeches were made By Wm Jennings, Joseph A Young, Col B. C. Carr of the Union Pacific line, T. B. Morris Esqr Chief Engineer of the western Division of the U. P. R. R. Elder John Taylor and Mr Campbell Superintendent of the Utah Division of the Central Pacific R. R. all of which are published in the Evening Deseret News of Jan 11, 1870 with the exception of Mr Campbells was omitted as the reporters could not Hear it Benediction was pronounced By H. W. Nesbitt. The immense concourse of spectators quickly dispersed. Thus Ended the celebration of the most important Event considered from a commercial standpoint that has Ever transpired in Utah Territory Our Chief City now Enjoys steam communication with the world at large

In the Evening the streets were alive with Happy crouds. the illumination of the City commenced at 6 oclok in the Evening at abot 7 oclok, it shone with the greatest Brilliancey all public Buildings & stores were illuminated with Brillant lights Bond fires & fireworks illuminated the Heavens. I attended the grand Ball at the Theater whare 200 persons could occupy the floor at the same time in the dance