Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-07-15
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side OF the house where at all times it is sha-
dy, the thermometer stands at so deg. How
the laboring classes stand it working out in the
sun during such spells is mystery to US, as i'll
is as much as we can do to keep cool in the
shade indulging in ice creams, sherry cobblersl
and occasionally one Of Roussels sparklingI
nectars, varied every two or three hours With
a shower bath.
Yesterday was the glorious Fourth and al
right spirited time our good folks had of it
From a late hour on Monday evening until
twelve last night, our ears were almost deafen-
ed with the banging of guns, pistols, the burst
ing of crackers, the fizzing of squibbs, and all
the various kinds of fireworks that mans in
'genuity could invent, notwithstanding Mayor
Conrad's Proclamation to the contrary; indeed,
it wss carried to such excess that it was worth
ones neck 30 ride through our streets
The ceremonies of the day commenced with
the firing of the usual national salute in Penn
Square, and the Ginning of old Christ Church
'and ST. Peters Bclls.
About eight O'Clock the Military under the
command Of Major Genl. PATTERSON marched
through the principal streets, dismissing at
9th and Walnut, under review. Considering
the absence of our crack company, the Phila-
.delphia GreyS, Capt. FRIEDLY, now on visit
Ito Lancaster, and the extreme heat of the
weather we never saw our volunteers look bet
tier, or parade stronger. Their fine appearance
was universally remarked and commended
IA recent exciting election for Major General,
had no doubt a very beneficial influence in
drawing them out Major PETER FRITZ was 4
candidate against Gen. PATTERSON, Gen. GEO.
declining. Our citizen soldie-
Try preferred an active; capable and worthy Of
sicer, who had '.done his country some service,
Ito one was s:fair day soldier and all .'fuSs
land feathers
\ report had been circulated few days ago,
Irish and German volunteers to turn out, but
fortunately and much to their good sense there
i was no truth in the rumor. That portion OF
THE Brigade turned out strong, and barring the
Essrich Irish brogue and the illigent German ac-
Ecent'' in giving orders, passed pretty good
muster.
A company of Calithumpians, called the
u.1J
considerably with their antique costume, and
gaily caparisoned, noble Steeds, which had
Elong since done daring deeds in oyster carts
land omnibuSses
The fire company olive Oak" of New
Y York, were the guests of the Moya, who, with
Eothers of the b'hoys were s'giving them turn
round town to see the Elephant.
Of SI,a J,,-
the Loco Foco mass meeting in Independence
ESquare. The usual programme of the occa-
/ sion was posted throughout the City in fam
ling letters that the Hon. LEWIS CAss, Hon. S.
! 4. DOUGLASS and host of the Locofoco gal
: Eaxy would be present to enlighten the ':unter-
.rifed.'' But when the meeting opened, Lew
| is Cass was not there, Douglass was, and the
places of the great tEminGries were filed witt
the small fry of afe house politicians. Ne.
braska and Know Nothing-ism, were the sole
subjects of consideration except an occasional
ssbust OF bottled 4th July, stereotyped thunder
I and eloqucnce." Douglass labored very hard
evidently observing that s:his sun was on thC
wane.' \ respectable audience was present
and among them we observed a large number
tempted by the cool shade of the trees and the
music, which added much to their comfor
and qualification.
Our American fever still keeps up, spite o
the warm weather. Applications are being
i made daily for the organizations of American
Associations throughout the state, which, W,
understand, are being responded to as fast a
possible.
Much interest is felt in regard to ClearfielC
4 the home of Biglcr, assertions having beer
made by many Of your Democrats that Il,
would have hard work to carry it. How is It
On Monday 3rd inst, the various minor Cor
porations, under the Consolidated City, organ
$ized and elected their officers, amongst whom
L observe the election of our young frieDt
WASH. J.. BLADEy, Esq, as Secretary Of th'
Board of Health. This is a merited, though
unsolicited compliment he having been ab
sent from the city and ..Knew nothing" abou
/ it unlil his return a few hours previous to tht
Organization of the Board.
Speaking of ssBoard of Health'' reminds m,
Eof the unusual healthy state of our city.
Whilst New York, Boston and Baltimore hav,
+ had several cases of malignant cholera, ",
have had but one or two, and those arose from
Excessive gluttony and imprudencc in eatin:
.spretzels' and swilling ':Lager."
Since commencing the above the Stat
House Bell has sstolled OFF, violently, an alarm
for fire. The National Theatre was DISCOVERIES
in flames. The performances were going on
when one of the officers rushed around to tls
front doors and gently and quickly giving tn
alarm the house was soon cleared without III
j Jury to any one. The heat was intense, caus
ling in a few minutes the burning of the cor