Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-07-09

lhe oilcer who tolerates carelessness and negli-
gence, to use no harsher word is equally respon-
sibe with him whoi actu ally guilty.
FOURTH OF JULY.-The 90th anniversary
of our National Independence was duly cele-
brated throughout the county, and at the sew
eral celebrations, we learn that everything
PASSED off with much satisfaction.
In Ebensburg There was quite display
made by the scholars of the several Sunday
schools who marched in procession to the In
dependent church, and in which there were
over 800 children. Here addresses were de-
iyered by the Rey'ds Messrs Powell, Piatt.
and Harbeson, after which entertainments
were served up to the children at the different
schools. where all enjoyed themselves to their
hearts content
In the evening the older folks found much en-
Joyment IL the large 90 ''cotlion party'' which
came OIL at Litzingers, and where every arrange
ment was made by 'GHARLIE" :" to render this
fourth of July dance one long to lie remembered.
AT Johnstown most imposing display was
made by the = Oll-Fellows " who celebrated the
day by procession, and dinner. There were
ten lodges, numbering over five hundred mem bers
OF the order, who with their rich regalia made a
line appearance. After parading through the
different streets under the direction of John Flan-
agan Esq, as Chief Marshal, aided by four assis
,ants, the order marched to the Methodist Church
where the Declaration Of Independence was read
by John P. Linton Esq, and al address de-
livered by Past Grand Mitchell of Butler. Pcnna.
They then proceeded to the Arcade Hotel where a
most sumptuous dinner was served bv Henry
Foster. The music Of the Welsh Brass Band and
the martial music. by which the procession was
accompanied added much to enlivcn the occasion
aud nothing occurred to mar the festivities of the
day.
There was also large procession Of Irish and
German citizens, headed by the American fac
and German Brass Band, who after parading the
streets celebrated the day in a becoming manner
a procession Of Sunday School Scholars num-
bering over five hundred marched to a grove near
kernville, and spent the day in much endowment.
There was also celebration in Judge Murrav's
woods by the members of the Catholic Church
and their families, where addresses were delivered
and the day passed pleasantly.
The account of the celebration at Hemlock will
be found in another column. At the Summit.
Chest Springs, Carrolltown, Cherry Tree, and
other places where the day was celebrated we
have not received full accounts, but it is gratifv
ing at this time to see general a turn out of the
people 10 celebrate the birthday of the Nation.
DELEGATE ELEcTIoNs 1t will be seen bv
the call in this weeks paper that the election
for delegates to the Democratic County Con-
ventlon viii take place upon the 26th inst
and that the Convention will be held on the
Goth.
We hope that the Democrats of The several
districts will stir themselves SO as to secure
full turn out at the polls, and that every dis.
trict IN the county may have a voice in the
formation of ticket. in tie support of which
ali can rally at the ensuing election with tb.
certainty of success
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