American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-07-24
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Display of PrercOrkS, &c.
s EssRs. EpIToRs: Having Just returned
Journey of few weeks, through the
of steady habits, propose TO give you All
mt ofthe manner they spend that glorious
7ersary of our Nations Liberty and indie
ence, the Fourth Of July, in that section
untry which | visited.
had been stopping in Boston, until short
previous to that great day, when | pro-
ed to the small town of S, on Cape
Mass, expecting to return in few days,
had not remained long when found they
making preparations for spending "lnde-
ient Day." in such an agreeable manner,
it was difficult to withstand the inclna-
= | had for remaining. They proposed
ng Pic Mic in an adjoining grove, belong
% one Of the worthy squires Of the village,
willingly rendered it for the purpose
Y had called a committee Of six ladies and
gentlemen to superintead the affair, the first
ting of which ] attended. They appointed
s tain $, Presidents Mr.. l., the re-
eted teacher of the public School, Secretary,
The ladies were to find the cake and
pers, and the gentlemen were to provide the
es, purchase the fruit, nuts, lemons, Sc
by next passed resolution TO invite the inba-
nts of the village generally to join in the &C.
ation, which was accordingly done. The
pie being carried on with that true New
gland spirit so often manifested in such mat
The day before the Fourth the gentlemen
ceeded to the grove and erected tables, with
ches surrounding them, for the accommoda-
of the scholars of the different schools. In
evening the Town Hall was opened to re-
ke the donations of cake and flowers from
villagers, which were sent in great album
8 ace, showing a lberality Of feeling rarely
messed. About nine o'clock they left for
Ine, and at an early hour there was not a
Hson stirring in the place.
rhe next morning, at sunrise, were heard
i guns from New Bedford, "a distance of so
les, booming DER the stiffness of as beauti-
a morning as ever dawned; the church bells
mmenced ringing, and continued for half an
bur. All was now activity. In the square of
village, which encloses a stately elm, could
seen some persons erecting a staging for an
Bhibtion Of fireworks in the evening. In an
her section Of the village was the committee
i the Pic Mic, about repairing to the grove,
the purpose of setting out the tables with
Z oh provisions as had been received by them
be night previous.
After getting my breakfast, walked up to
be place appointed for the Pic Mic, and found
busily engaged in various occupations, such
washing plates, setting out the tables, &C.
Immediately upon reaching the ground, my
brvces were called into requistion, by the
resident of the committee, to assist in perform
Big his various Offices. After they had finished
|leir labor, eight of the young ladies mounted
horse cart, and | was called upon to drive
|hem to the village, which was accordingly
|one; then returning, took the balance, twelve
+ number, and carried them also, leaving only
me person on the grounds to keep off intruders.
You no doubt can imagine a picture of
LuTdy farm horse, whom neither persuasion nor
brce could urge faster than a walk, travelling
Trough the village, hanessed to farm cart,
twelve young ladies, as full as they
,ould conveniently be, of mischief, considering
he heat of the day, driven by your humble ser
ant, who, not altogether unused TO such trol-
cks, entered into the fun joyfully. However,
much to my surprise, as well as to others of the
'arty, we arrived safe at our place of destina-
ion. At about half past one O'Clock, the chill
Iren and teachers of the different schools as
embed at place designated the day previous,
Ind marched in procession to the Grove, each
chool carrying a neat banner, on one Of which
vas painted the word "Union," on the other
Freedom and Peace.p AS they entered the
(the committee and friends having
lrrived) they each placed on their head wreath
,f evergreen, all at the same time joining in an
appropriate hymn.
AS they passed under the arch which had
'een erected in the morning, bearing the word,
independence" surmounted by beautiful gar
ands and festoons of Oak leaves, they were re-
,eived by the committee, and seated in order
.reund the tables. Their general appearance,
being all clad in white with green wreaths on
heir heads) and their faces beaming with in
and cheerfulness, created solemn
sensation, forcibly reminding one Of the passage
n scripture, where Christ says, "Sutfer little
children to come unto nae, for OF such is the
of Heaven"
The services commenced by a prayer from
he Rev. Mr.. p, after which there were sew
eral addresses from Reverend gentlemen, and
singing by the children, the whole concluding
with an eloquent address, from the Rev. Mr.
P, and. the cutting of a large Union Fruit
Cake, by the President Of the committee. The
children and their friends were then helped to
all they could desire from the bountifully sup
piled tables, after which they were left to their
own pleasure; some swinging, some dancing,
sc. About six in the evening, they were all
called to order, and commenced their march
home, singing as they entered the village. The
cake, &c, that remained were deposited in the
Town Hall, and on the following Monday dis
tributed among the poor.
In the evening, about half past eight o'clock,
THE sky being overcast the exhibition of fire.
works commenced, which consisted OF good
assortment ofroo<ets, ny ramids, vertical wheels,
bengola lights, pigeons, Roman candles, &c,
all passing off most admirably, and to the salts
faction of all who witnessed them.
Thus ended the 4th of July, in New Eng
land village, and must say the happiest one
ever spent in my life; no drunkenness, and nc
rioting, but every thing being done as pleasant,
" as one could possibly wish, no accident oc'
snrled during the day to mar the pleasure ofa
individual present.
A. an eatIv neriod in the following week