American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-07-02
CELEBRATION OF THE 4th.

ARRANGEMENTS OF THE BUTCHERS,
aGa- AT a meeting of the Butchers of Baltimore,
convened at "Cooper's,' Centre Market Space, on
the 18th inst, for the purpose of taking into cOnsid
GRAFTON the prOpriey of joining with our fellow-ct-
zens in the City Celebration ofthe ensuing fourth of
ACEL j. fENrz, Esq, acting as secretary, the follow
ing proceedings were had:
RESOLVED, That we Join with our fellow citizens in
procession, aud viii appear on horseback, accoutTed
as follows: white r0uHdabouts, white vests, black
hats and black pantalOOns; light saddle cloths, trim
med with blue ribbon, brides trimmed with the same.
On motion of ]. P. Thomas, it further
RESOLVED, That his honor, the Mayor, be respect
fully requested 10 give notice the public, that we
will hold no market, in any of our markets on the
morning or evening of the fourth so that we, and all
in our employ, may be privileged to participate in the
festivities of the day
On motion OF j. P. Thomas, the meeting proceeded
to ballot for Chief Marshal, which baloting resulted
in the selection of ]. MAYBURY TURNER, Esq
two Aids and ten Marshas.
1t was also further
ResolUed, That cordial invitation he rendered to
all the brethren of fraternity (both active and
passve) to join with US, and meet us at Mount Yer
non Place on the morning of the fourth at O'CLOCK,
M, where the Association is called TO meet =
{G5- 1t was unanimously agreed that we hold mar
ket, i'll all the markets in the city, on FRIDAY
MORNING and EVENING, prior to the fourth, that
all our citizensmay supply themselves with meats.
Subsequently to the above meeting, at the request
Of the ChiLf Marshal, his Aids were empowered TO
act with him in the appointment Of the Assistants,
and they were further authorised to appoint Emblem
aud Banner Bearers.
In accordance with the power vested in the Chief
Marshal and his Aids, they have made he appoint
ments called for, hich with the above proceed ngs
hereby published for the information and govern
msnt of all concerned.
Axe Bearer-GeOrge Pepplar.
Cleaver Bearcr-Wm. Blackar.
Bearer of Professional Banner-Fredk Dittus.
Supporters-Masters Henry Smith and L. Bowers.
Bearer of American Flag-AndIew A. Wells
uppOrters-Masters u. s. II. Turner, WIN PentZ,
The Bearers to wear Blue Sashes, the supporters
dressed in white, with Yellow Sashes.
Chief Marshal, with Scarlet SASH. MAYBURY
TURNER.
Aids, with Pink sashes-FRANcGs HOOVER, CHAs,
MYERS.
Assistant Marshals, with Blue Sashes-
VIM, L. Rusk, J. p. Thomas,
WIN. Carmichael, Lewis l., BarTanger,
ST. Pentz, Edw. Moon,
Henry Kimberly, Frederick Cook,
John Nicholson, Jacob j. Bankard,
Thomas Goldman, Geo. w, Peppler,
George A. lowering, George Holland.
The above officers and the fraternity generally, are
requested TO be punctna in their attendance on the
morning of the 4th, TO observe these arrangements
strictly; and ii is expected, ever, when duty
calls, that they will sustain the high reputation the
hold before the public for their appearance the
der they Observe and the number they will parade in
honor of the Glorious Day.
n. B, After being dismissed by the Chief Marshal,
they will proceed 10 the Grove near Fairvew Inn,
the Market street Road, and partake of Cola
ton, which will be preceded with the reading of the
Declaration of Independence by Charles Myers Esq,
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