Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06
THE FOURTH.

people with no history-with no prospect.
other than that of bloody and continued war,
The weak and vacillating Prince lolled easily
upon old England's throne little anxious
mayhap. but confidently expecting soon to
open his gates to victorious army. Years
have passed, another power now rests upon
that throne, but still there is anxiety in dou-
BILE fold upon the cushioned seat. But our
glorious commonwealth hailed the July Of
1854, as a great holiday. and the children of
the Republic, scattered from East to West,
from North to South, from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, along either shore, in Maine and
Georgia. in Nebraska and Oregon, in Califor-
MIA and - who knows where, thousands
of miles apart. yet all united and all at peace
gave one universal shout, as they beheld in
it's beauty and waving grandeur the flag of
their country unfurled to catch the breath OF
American freedom. In their valleys and
shores, and mountain homes, by procession
AMI grafton, 10y the booming cannon or the
soul stirring drum, in the church or in the
amphtheatre, all over the vast land the day
was celebrated as fancy ordered. So, was the
birthday of the American Republic welcomed
and the name of Washington remembered.
It was an enlightened people understanding
liberty, and reveiling in the delights of actual
possession.
The day was appropriately celebrated by
the children of Grass Valley. A procession
consisting Of Sabbath School children and Ca
diets of Temperance, was formed at the Church
of Rev. Mr.. Simmons, and left at about o.
clock A. NJ, for the grove at the head of Wood
pecker Rayne. The tasteful and orderly ap-
pearance of the children. most strongly re-
minded US of similar scenes witnessed at
home. Several pieces were we'll sung by the
children. a salutatory address delivered by one
of the Cadets, and two dialogues followed,
which were spoken in manner rejecting
much credit both On themselves, and those
who trained them. The table was spread with
variety and abundance of good things
After partaking amply of the collation., the
children amused themselves with various
sports and games until late in the afternoon,
when all returned to their homes, highly plea
sed and satisfied with their days enjoyment
At the Union Course the collection of peo-
pie was immense. The horse racing &C., &c.
all passed off as agrecably and pleasantly as
any one could wish. If any were disappoint-
ed. we can pledge them our honor, that it was
not the fault of the enterpris!ng proprietors
The utmost exertion and severest endeavor
was made use of, to render the day every thing
which had been promised. Neither expense.
time or labor was spared, and taking it all in
all the whole affair was most cxcellently pre-
pared. In the amphitheatre, there was capt.
tai sport, and if not quite so savage as some
might wish, still it was quite enough SO to
render it extremely exciting. The dinner was
par excellence, and Benton stands among the
front rank Of caterers. in the minds of anv
and all, who tasted the rich viands so luxuri-
antly spread.
AT Storms Rauch, there was also seen a jo-
rum of fun. Indian races, bear fights and
the Jangling of dogs, and in fact every posi-
BILE sport was introduced, and all passed of
pleasantly. To those who were not there on
the 4th we would say, if you wish to seek
pleasant locality for srending the day, where
after good ride over a smooth road. YOU can
enjoy cool and delightful lounge. and excel
lent dinner, go to Storms.
At Iowa Hill, the Bear and Bull fight was
equal to the most Sanguine expectation. Ex-
perlenced vaqueros placed, without diff
ficulty, the animals in the ring. The Bull
was wild, and the Bear, a grizzly of large
size. was caught a few weeks since. The in
slant the animals beheld each other they made
spring the bear raising himself to strike.
and the bull lowering his head for plunge.
The contest was tremendous. and in about
twenty minutes the bull with one ear bitten
OH, bis nose torn, and neck severely mangled,
lad his ferocious adversary completely dead
in the centre of the arena.
During the entire day, Grass Valley was
very quiet, with the exception of now and
then the sound of twelve FOUNDER, which
had been placed on Winchester Heights. and
was made to pour forth its resounding music.
by one of our oldest and most patriotic citi
zens, j. H. Tibbetts, Esq. A flag of the largest
size was raised upon a native pine, and it
pleased all to gaze often and long upon the
waving sanctuary of home.
In the evening, one of the pleasantest par
ties came off at the Grass Valley House, which
we ever attended in California. To particu-
larise, where there were so many beautiful
women in attendance would be invidous ::
and to speak Of the general management and
the magnificent supper as it should be, would
require more space than our present number
permits. Suffice it to say that everything so
partook of the excellent, and passed of SO a.
greeably, that our friend Guou has but to
announce another of like description to again
call out all the beauty and chivalry of our
| delightful VILLAGE