Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-07-12
JOB PRINTING.
The Fourth.

The Fourth.
The fourth fJuly was an high day in town
Al an early hour our streets we're threnged |
with bright eyed lasses aud rosy checked lads
wondering their way to the respective church.
es to Join the Sunday school procession. AT
81 O'Clock the Methodist and Presbyterian
Schools, numbering about 900 scholars, united
in procession on Lisbon street in front OF the |
Presbyterian church, and after marching |
through the principal Streets repaired to The
n. E. Church where was in preparation for the
'Wee ones a sumptuous entertainment TO be
served up at the conclusion of the exercises
Judging from the appearance OF the entertain
msBt we might wei! exclam, prosperity now
crowns the land A table oaning with the
iuxuries Of life. baskets heaped with cakes, dish
es piled full of the rarest kuick .knack delcacies
The young ladies Of our town had displayed
their good lasts and skill in arranging The din.
nsr table and decorating the house, which
made an imposing appearance, and reflected
credit upon them.
The services consisted OIL Ode by the
schools, Prayer by Rev. s. F. Miners,
Reading Of Declaration of Independence by J.
H. CrOxtOn Esq "A, Ode by the school-5
Address by Rev. A. swaney-6, Address by
Rev. w. Cox, Prayer. After which was
served up the dinner. Like Moses Of old we
were permitted only 10 take Pisgah view Of
this rich enjoyment. circumstances prevented
US from remaining long after the commencement
of the exercises, SO we are unable to say much
as to the merits of The speeches or the cakes,
but we presume they were alike good.
But the days work was not done al the con.
clusion Of this. While the urchins sang we
children too are free, the Older onos,' whose
hearts beat strong. and in whose breasts were
burning the fires Of '76, were also participating
a in the festivities Of our nations Anniversary.
A procession, composed of the Firemen of our
town. and the A. 0, B. B. of The county, was
formed on the public square, at Il o'clock, and
after marching through the principal streets
proceeded TO the grove, accompanied by large
concourse, who were eager TO see the Bug.a-
boo, at which some of the old Hunkers, here
abouts, had made so much ado.
The services in the grove consisted of,
Prayer by Rev. Jas Goden--9 Music by the
Bands. Reading Of Declaration of Indepen-
dence by J. H. Croxton Esq.--4, Music by tde
B 4nd-5. Address by Gen. E. R. Eokley--6,
Music by the Batd--7, Benediction by Rev.
Golden. At the close of the exercises in the
grove the procession was again formed and
marched to the Patton House where all par
took Of splendid dinner prepared for the oc-
casion'
The speech of Gen. Eckey though short,
was one of interest, and we were glad 10 see 50
manyin attendance to hear it. The Gen. trav.
eled over the history Of our country'--touch
ing at the principal points and painting the
scenes in most graphic style, 1t was full of
patriotism and well calculated to nerve the en-
ergies ofevery true Republican. who heard it,
in the maintenance of the principles promulged
by the Father of his country whose portrait
faced the assembly along side the speaker, sup
ported by that venerable instrument, that 70
years ago caused all Europe to stare; that
Bug-a.boo that compelled John Bull to quit
the American shores, the Declaration Of A
mericsn Independence.
In the afternoon the Firemen paraded, and
amused themselves. as we'll as spectators, by
their evolutions-making good display of their
skill in training. Thus endedthe days labor
of the 4th of July, 1855, in Carrollton. A poi
ton of our young folks went to Harlem in
the evening where they enjoyed themselves in
the 'glddy dance Also. "a few gents went to O.
MEDIA, where they
'Danced all night till broad day light,
And went home with the gals in the morning
A more pleasant 4th, we never spent in This
place. All was quietness and good order
Captain whiskey did not trouble our citizens
with parade of bis rihemen, who often harass
order loving citizens. by suicidal acts OF shooting
themselves in the neck. We believe we say
what is true when we declare that not an in
toxicated person was upon the ground. We are
Informed that there was some of the .cri:ter
drank, but the participants were careful to STOP
in time. The day was fine and nothing occur
red TO mar the festivities.
4rH OF JuLY AT NEW HARRIsBURoH.--W
acknowledge the receipt OF the proceeding
and speeches delivered at the celebration of th'
4lh Of July. at New -Harrisburgh; but owing t.
the length of the document we are compelled t.
defer its publication until next week. w