American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-06-30
CELEBRATION OF THE 4th.


ARRANGEMENTS OF THE BUTCHERS.
GI3- AT meeting of the Butchers of Baltimore,
convened at "COoper's," Genre Market Space, on
the l7th inst, for the purpose of taking into cOnsd-
eraoH the proprety of joining with fellow citi-
in the City Celebration of the ensuing fourth of
July, STERLING THOMAS, esq. in the chair, and SA-
hUEL PENTZ Esq, acting as secretary, the follow
ing proceedings were had:
ReSotcet, That we join with our fellow citizens in
procession, and viii appear horseback, accoutred
as follows: white rOuRdabouts, white vests, black
hats and black pantaloons; light saddle cloths trim
med with blue ribbon, brides trimmed with the same.
On motion Of j. P. Thomas, it was further
Resolred, That his honor, the Mayor, be respect
fully requested to give notice 10 the public, that
will hold no market, in any Of our markets, the
morning or evening of the fourth, so that we, and all
IN our employ, may be privileged to parcp pate in the
festivities of the day
On motion OF J p. Thomas, the meeting proceeded
to ballot for Chief Marshal, which balloting resulted
in the selection of j. MAYBURY TURNER, Esq.
The Chief Marshal was then empowered to appoint
tive Aids and ten Marslals.
1t was also further
ResoIUed, That a cordial invitation be rendered TO
all the brethren of our fraternity (bOth active and
passiye) to join with US, and meet lis at Mount Yer
non Place on the morning OF the fourth, at O'Clock,
A. M, where the Association is called to meet.
N5- 1t was unanimously agreed that we hold mar
ktt, IN all the markets in the city, On FRIDAY
MORNING and EVENING, prior to the fourth, that
all our citiZens may supply themselves with meats.
Subsequently to the above meeting at the request
OF the Chief Marshal, his Aids were empowered to
aCt WIN nun Ill Tue appointment oil tue Assistants,
and they were further authorised to appoint Emblem
and Banner Bearers.
In accordance with the power vested in the Chief
Marshal and his Aids, they have made the appoints
ments called for VIII ch, with the above proceeding
are hereby published for the information ami govern
mont of all concerned
Axe Bearer-George Poplar
CledYer Bearer-Wm. Blackar
Bearer of Professional Banmer-Fred'k Dittus.
Supporter, Masters-Henry Smith and l.. Bowers
Bearer Of American Flag-Andrew a. Wells.
Supporters Masters-U. 5. Fl, Turner, VIM Pentz,
The Bearers TO wear Bne Sashes, the supporters
dressed ina white, with yellow Sashes.
Chief NJ rshal, with Scarlet SASH. MAYBURY
TURNER.
Aids, with Pink Sashes-FRANcIs Hoover, CHAs
MYERS.
Assistant Marshals, with Blue Sashes-
VIM Il. Rusk, j. T. Thomas,
WIN. Carmichael, Lewis l.. Barranger,
:. j. Pentz, Edw. Moon,
Henry Kimberly, Frederick Cook
joan Nicholson, Jacob j. Bankard,
Thomas Goldman, Geo. w. Peppler,
George A. lowering, Peter Wilcox.
The above officers and the fraternity generally are
requested to be punctnal in their attendance on the
morning of the 4th, to observe these arrangements
strictly; and il is expected, as ever, when duty
calls that they will sustain the high reputation they
hold before the public, for their appearance, the or
der they observe, and the number they will parade in
honor of the Glorious Day.