The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-07-04

will be display of fireworks this evening the ground near
the National Monument directly the rear of the Presidents
House. The short time afforded for preparation the
sena will allow elaborate display as has sometimes
been'seen similar occasions still it will be an unwe
feature to citizens in the days festivities The
grounds the of the Presidents House will be opened
and the Marine Band will during the evening discourse their
martial sounds
The FouaTH.On all Sides in every direction, we hear
notes Of preparation for the Observance of the
the nationthe undyng anniversary of American ndepen
dcnce This asst should be. There on our terrestrial
ball with American heart in his bosom who does
not feel emotions of gratitude from the fact that his was
in the land of civil and religious privileges Tho day
will be celebrated by the military, by civil associations and
by social parties in the city, and at the various delightful
in the neghborhood both sides of the beautiful
Potomac At every entertainment may the patriotism of
those present be nvgoraed and refreshed may pro-
gress and Improvement of beloved country be onward
and the happiness of its citizens increased
As do not expect to unite in any public celebration
the day, will nevertheless propose sentiments wkOh
gave many years since, and which have doubt will be
joyfuly responded to by our readers, Here it is:
1.-THE march of learning the overthrow of despotism and
the universal sway of freedom
TnE wAsHNoroS MoNuMEsr-It should be borne In
mind that the managers of the Washington National Mon
Association have recently through The public jour-
mails Of the country made appeal 10 the patriotism of the
people the United States aid by their contributions this
day the completion of the being erected
mark gratitude and TO pepetuate the fame OF the aher
of his Country May hope to hear that this great
patriotic, but alas langushing enterprise has received
impulse by the liberal and heartfelt offerings Of tho
cendants of those who lived and acted in Tie "mes that
tried mems souls ?"
AHE wBATHER-We shall be brief this head. Yestcr-
day melting day. immoderately hot but towards eve.
ming delightful breeze relieved the temperature
THE kIRKwoop HousE.-The inauguration of the Irving
House. under the management of Messrs. John H. A. w.
Kkwoo took place yesterday and hundreds called pay
their respects to those gentlemen and look through the
beautiful establishment and admire its finely conceived and
superb appointments II is not design 70 fatigue the
reader and will therefore not GO into elaborate de-
scrpton OF the nicely arranged and airy chambers the
posing dining ha and recherche paror the rich carpets
the magnificent mirrors, the cushioned sofas, the costly
chairs with inermnabe list of ccra, but will at
say that the "0d Irving the renovated "krkwood is
convenient commodious, and dazzling house Of entertain
ment The Messs Kirkwood have experience in the bust
Of nnkecper and they known and appreciated
courteous and accommodating gentlemen. They have
best wishes for the of the enterprise in which they
have embarked.
MAnxxr yEsrEkpAv-Agrecably 70 notice. the butchers
poultry dealers, and gardeners and others from the neigh
borhood up great force and with abundant supplies
to Centre Market yesterday afternoon The market wal
crowded with purchasers; and many "cty folks tendon
their thanks to their country friends for considerably anti
cpang the 4th Of July. The arrangement good one
| and IL worked 10 a charm