The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-07-12
The Fourth in steubenville.

1t would have gratifed US very much if the
festivities of the day had passed of without
any accident to mar the general JOY, but we
regret that such was not the case.
At an early hour the advent Of the fourth
was announced bv the ringing of all the bells
in the city and the loud reverberations oI
the cannon. A number of rounds were
fired in quick succession when those who
had charge of the piece neglected the prop
er precaution of swabbing it out, and while
they were ramming charge it went off, in
juring severely, VIM. Danner and John
Jamison: They were both badly burned
about the hands and arms, and it is feared
that some of their fingers will have to be
anputated. Had itnot been thatthe charge
was only small one, the consequences
might have been much more disastrous
The three fire companies from Wheeling,
, and the Enterprise from Wellsburgh, ar
rived on the Viroqua about 81 o'clock in the
morning having as they said ''staid up all
night TO be up early in the morning"
At half-past nlle the train from CadiZ
came in. The cars were literally crammed
and jamed to their utmost capacity, and as
these were insufficient to hold the vast con-
course from that region number of the
open cars were temporarily fitted up for
the occasion, and these were also crowded
with passengers. In half an hour after
wards the New Market train came in, filled
with citizens from that region. The pass
engers on both trains were received at the
depot by the military, and welcomed to the
hospitalities of the city by the joyful accIa-
nations of hundreds of our citizens.
The city at this time presented most an
imated scene. The military companies were
marching to and fro to the sou-stirrng mu-
sic of the fife and drum, the fremen dash
ing about decked in their gay habilments,
and the ladies enlivening the scene by their
presence and smiles. Everybody in fact,
old and young, grave and gay, seemed de-
lighted and happy, and bent upon enjoying
themselves to the utmost exten.
Between 10 ard II o'clock the procession
was formed on Market ST., in the order
heretofore published, under the direction of
Messrs. Davidson, Mcdonald and Garrett,
the Marshals of the day, assisted by the Of
fcers Of the different lire companies, and
marched through the principal streets with
their engines and reels gIittering in the sun
shine and attractively decorated with
wreaths of flowers, which were presented
by the ladies of Steubenyille. The process
sion was most imposing. Our Wheeling
and Wellsburgh guests are fine looking
body of men, just the kind to subdue the
iery elements, and showed off 10 excellent
advantage. Then engines are also very
handsome and gave good evidence Of the
care and attention bestowed upon them by
those who have charge of them. There
was not ii speck of rust or dirt to be seen
upon them, but were as bright as if they
had just come from the hands of the manu-
facturer. Of our own hremen, it is unne-
ces9ary to say anything, as al! know that in
everything pertaining TO their calling they
have no superlors.
After marching through the principal
streets the procession proceeded to the beau
tiful grove of Gen. Stlkely, where a large
number of citizens OF all ages and sizes had
already assembled, Here the meeting was
organized by calling Mayor Shane to pre-
side, and appointing John MsCracken, Sec
retary. ThomBs i. NJ Grew, Esq, then
yead the Declaration Of Independence in a
clear and audible voice, and notwihstand-
ing most of those tkere assembled had prob
ably read it and heard it read hundreds of
times before, yet they seemed to take as
deep an interest as ever in hearing il, and
preserved Il solemn stiffness throug ghout ap.
parently fearful of losing single word
shat precious document. Surely, thought
we, our beloved unIol is riyeted as firmly
as ever in the affections Of the people, and
is in 10 danger of being rett a5under by the
storms of fanaticism which OCCASIONALLY burst
forth, threatening to bring destruction and
devastation in their wake, but which rs oft
,en pass away, leaving our national horizon
unobscured by a single cloud.
The reading Of the Declaration oyer, three
loud and hearty cheers were given for Mr..
McGrew, when Gen. Stokely was ntroduc-
ed 10 the Assembly, and proceeded to de
liver the oralion. We will not attempt to
give any synopsis of this production. Suf-
flee if to say it was just such one as might
be expected from the General-eloquent,
lofty and patriotic in its sentiments, inter
spersed with the most beautiful and glow
ing imagery, and delivered with an energy,
and a depth of feeling that showed how
heartily his sympathies were enlisted in the
work. The closing part of the address
struck us as being particularly beautiful and
appropriate, being an appeal to the people
to perpetuate the liberties bequeathed to
them by the extension Of knowledge, for
said he it is impossible to ou!liye and ty-
ranniae over an educated people.
AT the close of the address the procession
was reformed and proceeded to the market
house, where a most elegant, substantial
and bountiful dinner was served up. We
have no means of ascertaining the number
who sat down, but there were four tables
extening the entire length of the Market
House, and they were all filed, the guests
sitting as compacty as it WAS possible to DO
Ample justice was done to the eatables in
a short lime, and chen the reading of the
toasts commenced:
The Amer Gun Union,--In its 18th ami
versary we meet to celebrate.
The Mlyorand Town Council of Caiiz.-
Through whose exertions have become on
neigEbors.
The Freedom Of the Press-The saf
guard oil our liberties.
The Firemen OF our sister State The Il
share our hospitaliies.