<​April 6​> The fourth (N. E. Corner) stone superintended by the Bishops was then lowered to its place, and pronounced the following, “The fourth and last corner Stone, expressive of the Lesser Priesthood, is now duly laid; and may the blessings before pronounced, with all others desirable, rest upon the same for ever; Amen—[”] The services were then declared closed, and the military retired to the parade ground and were dismissed with the approbation and thanks of the commanding officers— The military band under the command of Captain [Edward] Duzette, made a conspicuous and dignified appearance, and performed their part honorably. Their soul stirring strains, met harmoniously the rising emotions that swelled each bosom, and stimulated us onward to the arduous, but pleasing and honorable duties of the day. The choir also, under the direction of , deserve commendation. What added greatly to the happiness we experienced on this interesting occasion, is the fact, that we heard no [HC 4:330] obscene or profane language; neither saw we any one intoxicated. Can the same be said of a similar assemblage in any other city in the Union? Thank God, that the intoxicating beverage, that bane of humanity in these last days, — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — is becoming a stranger in . In conclusion we will say, we never witnessed a more imposing spectacle than was presented on this occasion, and during the session of conference. Such an almost countless multitude of people, moving in harmony, in friendship, in dignity, told with a voice not easily misunderstood, that they were a people of intelligence, and virtue, and order; in short that they were Saints; and that the God of love, purity, and light was their God, their exemplar, and director; and that they were blessed and happy.”