Because of rain the celebration was postponed until March 6; the delay added impetus to the celebrations because news arrived of General Sheridan's victory at the Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia. In Oregon, the 6th was observed "with parade [sic], rejoicings, firing of guns and illumination in every part of this state". In San Francisco business was "entirely suspended". In New York City, "the procession was the most imposing ever witnessed here", and in Union Square the crowd was "probably the largest ever seen in New York". One of "the imposing displays" in tne procession was that of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, with their six-horse teams splendidly decorated, drawing trucks upon which were erected "magnificent pavilions filled with young ladies, operating Singer machines in the manufacture of army clothing. On the insides of the pavilions was inscribed: 'We clothe the Union armies while Grant is dressing the rebels.'" They were escorted by a full band and 1,000 men, employees of the company.