The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-07-09
The Celebrations.


TIE German Celebration. - "fime ana
| Tide waits for no man." is an old saying
and in the keeping Of holidays, It may be added
Germans pFocrastinaie not. Early Sunday
morning that portion Of the city lying north oi
the Miami Canal presented lively apPear'
ance-ths sidewalks being crowded Wiih Peo-
pie, many Of whom we're engaged ia firing Pis
tolls, crackers, Sc. The engine houses, aud
other buildings we're decorated with tlags -
About O'Clock the German Lafayette Guards,
Captain Miller, aud the German SharpshooleIs,
Captain Solomon, made their appearance IN inli
uniform, accompanied by splendid brass band.
After paradiHg through the principal streets
"over the Rhine, they proceeded TO Jachyon
Hill, where they spent the day.
At o'clock, 2. NJ, civic and military pro-
cession was formed on Main street, the right
veS;ing on Twelfth. At2 o'clock, the process
sion moved ia the following order:-
l. German Cavalry,
2. Brass Band;
3. Steuben Guards, Capt. Amis;
4. German Yagers, Capt. Sehrum;
5. Brass Band
8. A German Benevolent aud Frhternal AS
ISOLATION, numbering some two or three hun
dred
7. Field Band;
8. German Turner'S, in the uniform Of the
Association;
3. Ladies' in 0mnibusses.
The procession passed through several streets
to the intersection Of Vine street aud the Ham
llton road, where the column was dismissed. -
The two foot military companies marched 70
General MOor's Garden, Whnre they remained
the balance Of the day. The Faners end Other
associations proceeded 10 Rose Hill, north oi
Vine street, where various exercises were had
The celebration Of Independence Fire Com
Paag No. 3, at their hall on Fourth street, was
interesting and impressive. The hall was ap-
propriately decorated. At an early hour it was
filled with an attentive audience. The follow
ing is tue order Of the exercises:
/. The reading portion OF the Holy Word.
2. An original ode, by A. Norwood, which
was sung with fine effect by the choir Of the
First Uniyersalist Church.
3. PRAYER by the Rev. G. W. Quinby.
4. A beautiful hymn.
5. Reading Of the Declaration Of Iudepen.
dence by Mr.. A. G. Parry.
8. OratiOn by Mr.. W. L. SpoOner
7. Voluntary, by the Choir.
8. Benedictlon.
This was one Of the most pleasing celebra-
tious we have ever attended. The music was
excellent, and the oration by Mr.. SpoOner elO-
quent and appropriate He was frequently sp.
plauded.
The SaIOtsS.-Morning noon and evening
salutes were fired by the Red Artillery on the
public landing. This spirited corps is always
ready when duty calls. Notwithstanding the
efforts Of the police to prevent it, fireworks and
firearms were pretty freely discharged 10 some
parts of tue city during the day.
MONDAY.
General Observance --Business houses and
workshop, were generally closed yesterday and
at an early hour the streets were alive with peO-
pie, hurryIug to aud fro, seeking means to spend
and enjoy the day Of jubilee. While the peo-
pie thus manifested their love and respect for
the nations birth. day, it seemed shameful that
the authorities should be so far neglectful ol
their duty, as to, from false notion Of economy,
entirely fail to take any steps towards uniting
those who would willingly have participated in
a general procession. The day was hot, and
nothing Of interest going on 10 the city, those
who could get away from it, gladly availed
themselves OF the many opportunities offered
on the two railroads and the river.
TIE Hamilton aHd Dayton Railroad Depot.
This company having, with a commendsble
spirit, advertised to run special trains through
out the day to Hamilton aud Dayton, charging
only half fare. thousands flOCked to their depot
az half past O'Clock, the time Of starting
for the first train; and such scrabbling as
there was to get into the ears! Not only neatly
furnished passenger, but open and close freight
cars, were filled up as soon as they were
brought into the depot. We understand that
some 5000 tickets were disposed of at the depot
ticket office, aud not less than 10, 600 persons
must have passed over the road during the day
We we're pleased to notice disposition upon
the part OF all connected with the company to
do all 10 their power 10 accommodate the pub
lie, although the trains we're so much crowded
that travelling on any Of them such hot day
was any thug but comfortable. The regular
and special trains were under the management
Of Conductors PettibOne aud Thompson, who
we're uuceasing in their attentions Not an &C.
cident occurred on the road during the day.
The new aud large locomotives Of the company
we're brought into use on the occasion, aud they
performed some Of the tallest kind Of walking
They we're handsomely decorated with flowers,
testosns Of evergreens and naLiOnnl flags.
Tile ETcw5ioB Train consisted Of thirteen
cars, and contained the Social Choir and
their friends going on pic mic excursion, two
miles above Trenton, aud the Independence
and Eagle Fire Companies, on their way to
Hamilton, to participate in the festivities Of the
day there. Many who wished to go on this
train were left behind, not being able to obtain
even foot hold on the cars. This train was we'll
managed by conductor John Price. On the last
car OF the train was stationed the piece Of the
Independent Washington Artillery Company,
which talked thunder as the train left the de-
pot. Two bands Of music were on this train
The Fremen's Celebration at Hamilton was
one worthy Of the Fire Department Of that
young aud thriving city, The firemen Of this
city and Dayton we're cordially received by the
firemen Of Hamilton, aud escorted to a large
hall 10 the central part Of the city, where they
found table abuHdantly supplied With refresh
ments. About IL O'Clock, a procession was
formed and the iiremen Of the three cities, dres.
sed in their handsome uniforms, and with their
''machiaes" glistening with brightness, and de-
corated with rich wreaths and bouquets, paraded
through the city. Our firemen were much ad-
mired on all sides, not only for their very elegant
appearance, but for their gentlemarly conduct
throughout the day. The Threes aud Eagles,
are among the best Of our fire companiss.
About o'clock, our firemen returned home
leaving Hamilton amid the cheers Of their
brother flremen, the roar Of artillery, waving
Of handkerchieis, and other gratifying demon
strations.
Pole. Raisiag, The Wings Of Hamilton were
engaged ia raising pole yesterday. Ii is an
ash pole aud the talest, it was said, ever raised
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