MINUTES OF THE CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY IN KAYSVILLE.
- Marshal of the day, Dorr P. Curtis.
- Committee of arrangements, Samuel Henderson, Charles D. Evans, John Ellison.
- The assembly convened at the meeting house in the afternoon.
- Singing and Prayer.
- The Declaration of Iindependene was read by the marshal of the day.
- Col. Gleason delivered an interesting address on the necessity of the brethren’s keeping up the military spirit, &c.
- Songs by Elders Reddick N. Allred and Charles D. Evans.
- Short address by Elder King.
- Song, (a medley) br. Leah.
- Address by Elders Dorr P. Curtis, Reddick N. Allred and Charles D. Evans.
- Comic songs by brs. Oliverson and Taylor.
- TOASTS. -- The peculiar institutions of Utah -- live forever. – [C. D. Evans.
- May the peculiar institutions of Utah extend end until they circumscribe the earth—R.N. Allred
- The oppressed of all nations--may the Nauvoo Legion be ever ready and able to defend their rights.—Col. Gleason.
- A brief interval was allowed for partaking of refreshments.
- Dancing commenced at 9 p.m., and continued until midnight.
- Dismissed by Bishop Taylor.
CHARLES D. EVANS
Clerk.