September 15. Gov. J. W. Shafer issued a proclamation, forbidding the assembly of the militia of Utah Territory for any purpose except by his orders.
1871.—May 1. Ground was first broken for the Utah Southern Railroad.
June 30. Acting-Governor of Utah, George A. Black, issued a proclamation forbidding any of the militia of the Territory to assemble for the purpose of celebrating the ninety-fifth anniversary of American Independence.
October 10. President B. Young was arrested by U.S. Marshal on an indictment founded on a charge of "lascivious cohabitation."
1872.—June 1. The first number of the "Woman's Exponent was issued in Salt Lake City.
September 3 Ground was dedicated and broken for the Salt Lake City water works.
October 14. President G. A. Smith and others left Salt Lake City on their Palestine tour.
1873.—February 24. President Smith and party arrived in Jerusalem.
June 18. President Smith arrived in Salt Lake City.