The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-16

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GOV. Young FOR TIE ELECTION OF THE TERRIFIC
RIAL LEGISLATURE, &C., &c.,3c.
| From the Deseret News, July 12l
THE CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY.
rounds OF cannon ushered in, to the slice ping
inhs btants of Great salt Lake City, the glorious
Fourth of July; and whose peaceful sumbers were
disturbed by the reverberating sound of the roaring
artillery, com missioniDg them to prepare them
selves for the chivaous march to the shores Of the
| Great Salt Lske-the worlds ninth wonder A
response from Black Rock, on the lake, at the same
time, though twenty miles from the city, gave
| numerous and distinguished guests. At o'clock,
the city began to be in motion, and the busy hrong
to assemble. The rafting Of carriages, the rum.
bling of wagons the tramp of horses the floating of
banners, the swelling tones of the brass band the
| elegance, beauty, and smiles of the fair, and the
smiling heavens above, gave an enchantment to the
scene, and bespoke the occasion nations birthday
| The city guard Of fifty armed mounted men, sta
toned themselves ut convenient posts and by their
vigilance were determined that the city should rest
in peace in the absence Of its evacuated occupants
The bishops also engaged suitable humble. of
footmen from their respective wards, as night and
day watcbmen, to remain on guard in their wards.
| ORDER OF PROCESSION.
At 3 o'clock the cannon fred when the Marshal of
the Day, II. D. Eldredge, organized the company for
| the Black Rock, for camping, and their return, to
march in the following ORDER agreeably to the plan
Of the mittee Of Arrangements. M. Blair,
| Jeter Clinton, Joseph Cain, Samuel W. Richards,
Alop2o IL. Raleigh, and l.. Hardy
| !. The military escort, accompanied by Gen.
Wells, carrying banner.
q The band carriage, drawn by sixteen mules.
four abreast, with Fix mounted guards in which
| was Capt Pitts Nauyoo brass band
| 3. OF the first Presidency-Brigham Young and
suite, Heber G. Kimball and suite.
a. Or the twelve apostles-Wilford woodruff
and family, Ezra T. Benson and family, and Elder
John Taylors family.
8. Stranger guests.
8, Presidents Of the high priests quorum, stake,
and seventies.
Z. Committee of ARRANGEMENTS.
5. Bishops with their respective wards.
AT nine o'clock the cannon gave the signal for
the procession to move. The escort, numbering
about sixty mounted men, with their beautiful ban
uer, started from the west OF the Bovery. The
band carriage, the bulk of which would seem to
forbid everything but tardy motion, presented its
banner to the breeze its nobl, animals running as
if in defiance to time and space, and in spite of the
most fearful prophecies Of the timid. Following in
its train was about ono hundred and thirty car
riages and wagons, forming the cavacade. As the
train proceeded, the morning zephyrs changed their
mioness, and the swelling gale blew in its northern
the dust and the tormentng gna:s hid their
diminished heads" as if to give place for better
music.
After four hours travel the procession neared the
liberty pole at the lake, amid the firing OF cannon,
guarded BY eighteen artillery men under the co n
mand Of l.. Green, lieutenant On the lofty sum-
NIT Of the pole noated in proud triumph the stripes
ard stars of a new flag, made for the occasion. Its
length was iorty,fye feet by fourteen and half in
wings of ten feet square; within its 6eak
the folding drapery with the inscription T. pimi5us
pnun. Under and above its left wing was tho
| Utah arms, the bee hive ard rising star. Under
the right wing, hundred and twenty FOUNDER dis.
charging its contents.
Carriages were corralled, horses unharne SEED,
laTietted, and given in charge of the herdsmen az
by magic; a strict guard both sides of the herd
night ard day.
The people set themselves alb ,ut getting dinner
soon after their arrival. The refreshments got
up and enjoyed in picnic STYLE each contribut-
ing his share ard general profusien made up the
general feast. Snow from tho mountain top an.
swered all the purposes to cool the refreshing
draught
At3 o'clock the assembly gathered around the
band carriage to hear speeches aud orations; but
the wind blew severely, which made it difficult for
the speaker and nearer to enjoy themselves. After
one hour, they adjourned to meet again at o'clock,
gagged in recreations, by scaling the steep and rocky
mountain, looking on the fading distance of the
broad and swelling lake, bathing in its briny
waters, or Walking eisurely to catch the glance OF
pleasures of the saints; and to sum up oil, good
order, peace, patriotism, plenty, sobrety, health
music, the feast of pleasure and the low Of soul,'
characterized the proceedings, and produced the
charm Of heavenly spirit, and bespoke the scene
q one Harmonious whole.
| At 6o'elock the trumpet announced the time for
speeches. oratioDs, toasts, music, and singing and
general movement brought crowd to the band
carriage, when speeches were made by Governor
| Young, Prosident ii. Z. kimball, o Spencer, J.
Nj. Grant, Willard Snow, James Ferguson, and
John Nay, which breathed the spirit Of pure pa
triotism true to liberty, and happiness unalioyed
AT 10 o'clock, the cannon fred for prayer; after
which dancing was continued till a late hour.
In the morning OF the 9Th, number were assem-
bled around the band carriage, 10 hear the adm-
rable sim ng Of John Kay and Jacob Hutchinson,
together vita the music Of bagpipes. &c and the
almost er dess variety Of tunes which were played
by the band The marshal notified the camp to be
in readiness for start at 10 o'clock, at which hour
the cannon fired the signal for departure. and the
camp again moved in order as at the first the
wind having charged to the north, blew the dust
southwark. AT o'clock, the procession was in
order in the city; the band playing with spirit near
! the Bowery, ard the cannon fired three salutes.
| The marshal delivered the several companies into
the hands OF their respective commanders, aud
| the people moved TO their several homes. Thus
| ended the memorable Fourth, ut Great salt Lake,
without accident, or drunkenness, or discord, or
anything to mar the enjoyment of picnic in the
| ysllcy
Not having room, we are obliged to defer the
! speeches and oratiorsto future time.
ToAsTs OF THE FOURTH
The Crfst Sslt LakeA she has hitherto beepi obi
this day be awakened sene Of duty and ,ee
BY her biny ynpahes TO preserve the Union, till she
sbsl become comrontn ut part thci eof IL she has
lm1ea--The Airlis srd Omega Of the world Old
Adam was 9 gentlemen ,,lrhelps
indep made saesgj by the devotion and patriot,
I'm Of our forfahcrs 20 The cause OF liberty may their
ohloren Cvtr have art 10 cherish aud pre- ery A. aud
az ann TO dtfnd aud protect her Institutions Ia the
hour of peril wells
lhe United ststes--from many. one from one, many;
"Comin' through the yer--l PhepsI
brigham Noung-prusident of the people governor of
the unity may the evening Of hi. days be- happy
resoeu ano PROSPEROUS be- morning has been rough
ten pesi nous, hut gloiiuus.--fwcis
TIE Army ard the Nsvy1he strong arms Of n snen
to Ifo'. ct friends aud punish foes YANKEE Doodle
-1hflysI
S@nih 'ar,lirS-Psaes 70 the ashes Of Marion hang.
ing y stciisfed --lNci,.
The pfrsid Mt a. the nitsd ststes-GOci deeds make
ara, at h,me and abroad. Nashinytou's
6rntd March n-fIhtips
Dan,t-The FIST shSl be last, ard the last g.,
WHAT'S tetwtea, '"
II men wer, nsal,s. cr rafnes we're men,
ca icisnCC inward Tell
The depths wCuld mud the end.
And truth be n AIDE IN he'll - lWcs
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