Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1854-07-05
HERALD OF THE TIMES
THURSDAY July 9th, 1854.

~ lnc Celf DrhtiOn vi tnc IoHith ih tho
city passed oil most admirably, and to the
entire satisfaction Of every one. The day
was bright and clear, although intensely
warm, So much so that some OF the Fire
men were quite exhausted and had TO leave
the ranks. The day opened with ringing
oil bells and a salute by the Artillery Com
pany.
The procession was formed at half past
10 O'Clock, by Sheriff Lake, Chief Marshal,
assisted by Messrs. w. ii. Greene, George
Burroughs, A. Ii. Stevens, c. +. Lawton
and w. J. S~winburne. The escort was
by the Artillery Company, Col. Carr, and
Engine Companies 3, s and 7, with the
Rraintree and Foxboro Brass Bands. An
interesting feature in the procession was
two very large Cars one containing 81
young girls, and the other 81 boys, repre-
soniing the States oflho Union. The cas-
were beautifully decorated with flowers
The procession moved through the streets
TO the North Baptist Church where the en-
ercises were held,consisting of a Voluntary
on the Organ, by Joseph l.. Northam, Esq.
which was admirably executed. Then an
Ode by the Choir, which was admirably
sung the Music was under the direction
of Augustus French, Esq. The Prayer
was BY Rev. DIR. Choules, and was one of
his best. The Declaration of independence
was read by Henry ii. Fay, Esq, in an eff
cctivc manner The Grafton by Hon. J.
Prescott Hall was carefully prepared and
fiaely delivered. 1t contained sound, con-
servative sentiments, and was eminently
worthy of the high reputation which he en-
Joys we shall not undertake to speak
particularly of it now, as we hope TO be
able to lay it before orr readers soon.-
The orator was frequently npplauded.-
The Poem by William NJ. Rodman, Esq.
was a patriotic and eloquent production,
and did him great credit we were more
than proud of him as a Newport boy. lie
was frequently spplauded during the deliv-
cry. We should be very glad 10 publish
the Poem, but cannot induce Mr.. Rodman
TO furnish us with a copy. The solo by
Mr.. Little was admirable. The procession
was reformed and proceeded to the Parade,
where it was dismissed. Tire festivities of
the day concluded with a grand display of
Fire Works at the head of Broad street it
was the finest exhibition ever Witnessed in
this city. Every thing connected with the
celebration passed off in fine style, and
without any accident.
There were several thousand visitors in
the city, and all appeared to enjoy Them
selves. Capt. Newton, Of Protection Com
pany No. 5, gave a dinner to his Company
and No. 7, at his residence on Thames
street.
In the evening, Protection Company
gave supper to their Foreman, Capt New
ton, at the Ocean House in consequence
of the extreme heat and fatigue Of the day,
Capt. Newton was Frustrated aud unable
to partake of the festivities of the occasion
however, he was duly remembered in the
speeches and toasts. The members of the
Company presented to their late Foreman,
Henry Tisdale, Esq, a beautiful silver COB
let, as a testimonial of their respect for him
both as a rlan and an officer. The goblet
was finely chased, and bore an accurate
representation of their Engine House. 1t
also contained the following Inscription -
Presented by
the membersof
Protection Engine Co. No. 8,
of
Newport, Rhode Island,
to
Henry Tisdale, Esq,
Ex-Foreman,
July 4, 1884.
The presentation was made by Thomas
CJggeshall, Esq, accompanied by a few
appropriate remarks, which were responded
to by Mr.. Tisdale in a very happy manner.
The Committee of Arrangements are
entitled to much credit for the judicious and
thorough manner in which they discharged
their duties.