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HISTORY OF LAS VEGAS MISSION 1431855was their wish to be organized into a military company. It was unanimously voted that they be organized into a company called the Las Vegas Guards. The president then nominated Brother John Steele for captain of said company, which was carried unanimously. The lieutenants and other officers were then duly elected. Pres. Bringhurst then made a motion that the brethren celebrate the anniversary of their Nation's inde-pendence on the morrow, the Fourth of July. The motion was seconded and carried.Wednesday, July 4. The brethren were awak-ened from their slumbers at daybreak by a salute of firearms from Capt. Steele's company of Guards. The blacksmith's anvil was used instead of a six-pounder. Brothers Covert and Steele, the commitee of arrangements for the day, set about making preparations for the celebration, with all the alacrity of the "Sons of Seventy-Six." By 12 o'clock everything was ready and prayer was offered by Pres. Bringhurst, the Liberty Pole was hoisted and the Las Vegas flag with the Stars and Stripes was unfurled from its top. Saluted by a round of firearms by the guards, followed by three hearty cheers from the assembled multi-tude, after which the brethren repaired to the bowery, when "Hail, Columbia" was sung by the choir. Then Pres. Bringhurst made a speech in honor of their Nation's independence and the glorious Constitution framed by the inspiration of God. A general invitation was then given to all present to give toasts, songs, and speeches, etc. A short oration was read by George W. Bean, after which the choir sang the missionary hymn, "Go, Ye Messengers of Zion." Toasts were then given by the president and others. Capt. Steele made a spirited speech concerning the causes of the
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