American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-07-06
4mrritan RepubIifan
AND
BALTIMORE CLIPPER.
MONDAY MORNING, July 6, ls46'
CELEBRATION OF 4th OF JULY.

Sad Wa
40, 70 see the whole sky covered with dark
n.Il of clouds, and to hear the rain descending
r oontiouous showers, with no hope or pros
,ect of clear sky. Great preparations had
been made BY the City Authorities, by the Mi
Itarv. and by the Civic Associations, to have
a celebration not only worthy of the day, but
worthy of Bait imoreans; and day OF much
Measure was anticipated by thousands. 1t had
rained almost constantly for week previous,
and the hope was INDUCED, that "Old Sol"
would be enabled on Independence Day es-
pecialv, to get a peep from behind the dark
curtain which overspread the Heavens, and
smile upon the land of Liberty, oil Eqnal Laws
and Rights; but it had been directed otherwlse,
although he mace several attempts 10 s'rhe
out ;, he could not succeed, and was therefore
compelled to let the good people hereabouts re-
main in darkness, with the privilege OF getting
ducking without the necessity Of hunting for
water.
Between s and o'clock, the Chief Marshal,
John S. Nicholas, Esq, appeared at the place
designated for forming the procession, and after
consulting with number OF citizens, deemed
it advisable to postpone or rather abandon the
proposed general celebration. None of the
Civic Associations, except the Butchers Asso-
citation were on the ground, and when it was
understood that the general celebration was a
baudoned, all departed to spend the day as best
suited their inclinations and pleasure. The
following Military companies were out on pa
rade, and Notwithstanding the rain and mud,
they looked and marched exceedingly well:
The Eagle Artillersts, under Lieut.. Col.
Kane; the Independent Light Dragons, under
Col Benzinger; the Baltimore Carbinlers, Capt.
Murdoch, a new company, and very full ranks;
the National Blues, Col. Pckell with their
band the Baltimore City Guards, Capt. MILL
ken; the German Yagers, Capt. Elterman; the
Mechanical Volunteers, Capt Watkins; the
Maryland Volunteers, Capt. Grundie; and the
Chesa peake Rflemen, Capt. Steineri the two
latter also new companies, and making very
handsome appearance, with full ranks, and fine
uniforms. ----
The above companies paraded through the
city, under their respective commanders, each
corps being accompanied by band OF music
suitable to their respective arms. The Light
Dragons, after marching through the city, pro-
ceeded to Stewards Hotel, West Baltmore-st,,
where they had dinner served up to them, to
which they did ample justice, and the after
noon was spent in a most agreeable manner
The National Blues, marched to Mount Glare,
McPherson's, where they had an entertain
ment prepared and where they spent the grea-
ter part of the day, returning into the city late
in the afternoon Several of the other corps
named, had collations prepared, but at what
places we wore not informed.
The butchers Association, )" nothing Gaunt-
ed by the rain and weather, were out in all
their strength under their Chief Marshal, J.
Maybury Turner Esq They were preceded
by five musicians on hor-e back: and marched
in the following order:-The Music; J. May
bury Turner, chief marshall, with a scarlet
scarf, assisted by Messrs. Frances Hoover, and
,;nG ,t,I,
aids; the following gentlemen in blue sashes
acting as assistant Marshals -Messrs. VIM. L.
Rusk, VIM. Carmichael, S. J. Pentz, Henry
Kimberly, Jno Nicholson, Thos. Goldman, G.
A. lowering, j. P. Thomas, L. l.. Barranger
Edward Moon, Fred. Cook, Jacob J. Bankark, /
CIV. Peppler, and G, Holland. Following the
Chief Marshal, came Mr.. Jas. Pepper, bearing
the Axe, and Mr.. VIM. Blacklar, bearing the
Cleaver. Next the Banner of the Association
came, borne by Mr.. Fred. Dittus, and supported
by Masters U. S. II. Turner, and VIM. Pentz,
The Bearers all wore blue sashes, and the sup
porters, yellow sashes. Every member of the
association was dressed in white roundabout,
white vest, black hat and pantaloons, and
mounted on fine horses caparisoned with light
saddle cloths, trimmed with Blue ribbon, and
the brides trimmed IN a similar manner They
marched through a greater part of the city,
and about noon proceeded to the Fairview Inn,
on the Baltimore street road, where they par
took of splendid collation. they had had pre-
pared.
They made very handsome appearance as
they paraded through the city, which elected
much comment upon all who saw them.
Several Fishing Clubs, and two or three Ju-
venile Military Companies, also paraded thIo'
the city during the day, some of which were
the observed of all Observers" The Frank
lin Hose Company, of Philadelphia, escorted by
the Union Fire Company, also marched around
town, and looked very well.
The Public Schools had made much prepa-
ration, for joining iii the procession, but were
disappointed.
AT the Assembly Rooms most interesting
scene was witnessed several of the Public
Schools, with handsome banners, had assem-
bled at their respective School rooms; and at
the appointed time marched to the place as
signed them for joining the procession. After
the orders for dispersion had been given, it was
determined to celebrate the day in the Saloon
of the Assembly Rooms This room, which is
one of the largest in the city, was well filed.
with fine, healthy and orderly children; the pu-
pills of the High School, occupying elevated /
seats near the platform. number of the
Commissioners, and most of the Teachers were |
present. The ceremonies were introduced by |
the singing OF 'IIaa Contm0la' under the dl-
reollon Of Prof Wilder, at the close of which,
an address to the Throne of Grace, was offered
by Rev E. Yeates Reese. The original Ode
for the day, from the pen of the Rev. John n.
McJilton was next sung with most happy eff
feet. b. II. RICHARDSON, Esq, then addressed
the youthful assembly in a neat and very ap
propriate manner, and concluded by reading to
them the Declaration of Independence, inter-
spersing it with explanatory and forcble re-
marks When Mr.. Richardson had concluded,