Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-07-10
Tne Po,1rth ID Kenosha.


The Fourth in Kenosna.
The day ushored in, with o national salute a.
snnrise, Of 50 guns, and tho ringing 81 Dciis. AS
usual the patriotism of the younger porton OF the
community was Mt the point of ebulition, and IRE
crackers torpedoes pistols and iputan, Cannon
were waking the echoes in every part OF the city
About eight o'clock the visitors fiom the adjoin-
ing country began arrive, and they Kept on COM
ing until the city was about as full as we ever saw
IT. There seemed to be avery general determine
ton to celebrate and certainly glad to see
it. not only that it betokened right kind Of feeling in
regard to the anniversary of our national Indepen
dencc but that we are glad to see relaxation from
the continual strife for gain As general thing
our farmers and mechanics have few enough holi.
days for the due development Of their physical,
mental and social natures, and when occasion does
offer we are glad to see it enjoyed to the utmost.
The first in order, on the programme of the day,
ras the Public School celebration of the laying the
corner stone of tho New School House, and the
ceremonies of "deposting the archives in the wall
The Officers of the Board of Education, the Teach
ers anda goody number of the pupils assembled and
marched to the site of the new School House, where
with quite large number of citizens assembled,
they were appropriately addressed by Rev. Mr..
when the sealed package enclosed in lead, consist
ing of short history ofthe public School, the names
Of the present teachers and pupils, together with
newspapers of the day. from this and several other
localities, was deposited in the wall, by Judge Jill.
sun. Mr.. MCKINLEY then introduced Master GEO.
DimrcK, of the pupils who had been selected to
deliver address, appropriate to the occasion The
address was an eloquently written production, and
delivered in manner that added to its force, and
effect in no small degree. Young Mr.. Dimick is q
natural speaker, and he certainly did himself as
well as the school of which he is a member, great
credit Rey. Mr.. BETHUNE, of New York. being
present responded to o call, and briefly addressed
the assemblage in some very felicitous remarks.
He complimented the school and Teachers highly,
and concluded his remarks by most iattering COM
pliment to tho young ladies of Wisconsin. Tho exer
cises interspcrssd and enlivered with tho sing
ing of appropriate songs by the pupils under the
lead of Mr.. Stone. Altogether, we think this was
tho pleasantest part of the celebration Of the day
A little before noon, the able marshal of the day
and his assistants, martialed the Military, the Fire.
men and such of the citizens and strangers as saw
fit to join the line and marched to the Lake Shore
X. r. depot where they expected to meet the mill
tary and other guests from Racine but they were
disappointed, as they did not arrive. The process
sion then marched to the Park, where the assembled
crowd listened to the reading of the Defamation of
Independence, and speech from Judge Jilsun--
DIR. Ranch of this city, then delivered with much
eloquenee brief address in German, when the
crowd dispersed and followed its own bent.
We must not omit passing notice of the Keno.
sha Rifles new military Company that made Its
a rst public appearance in uniform on this occasion
This company commanded by Capt DAVID III LANE,
mustered 40 men armed and equipped. The uniform
is neat and plain, and the company is composed Of
the first young men of the city and altogether, pre-
sents aeommendable appearance. They have fine
band of martial music, ane we must say the company
is a credit to the city
The "Fusileer Celebration, was among the most
notable occurrences of the day. This was a COM
pany of uatuniformed individuals, dressed in the
most grotesque and fantastic Costumes, and march
ing to the music of cracked FIFE and two sheet iron
drums, under the command of Capt Crotsenburgh,
mounted on large grey mule, and Grand Marshal
George, on a similar nag. Their movements were
all decorous, dgnied and sober while their appear
anceon parade and in the park added not little to
the interest of tho occasion.
The day closed with brilliant display of Fire
works In the Park which la sted to well along in the
their respective touches, satisfied, we presume with
the labors of the day acres 4
Accidents. $780,
We regret to state that one serious accident oc
Cured, to mar the festivities of the celebration
While the midday salute was being fired, little at
ter noon, through an nadvertency of the chief gun
ner, Mr. John Reynolds. the cannon prematurcly
went off, taking off his right hand maugling his arm
and right check and otherwise injuring him in
shocking manner, from the effects of which no died
on Tuesday evening last Mr.. +. L. Smith. who
was also engaged in the firing somewhat injured
his eyes filled with powder, and his face snged
butwe are happy to say that he is fast recovering
from the painful accident His left hand also re
ceived severe shock, but fortunately was not sc
Tiousy injured. t
The Lsdies sUf the Congregational Church
had booth erected in the Park, where by the sal,
of Refreshments, such as Strawberries, Ice Cream
Lemonade, Soda Water, &C., they raised very re
spectacle sum, probably $3.50 for the repair of the
Church edifce.
Save the accident above noticed, the celebration
went off quietly and happily, with less noise anC
confusion arising from drunkenness than s often th'
case. Indeed, we saw but enc case of intoxicatioI
during the day, though there may have been others
that did not fall under our observation Tho day
Itself was all that could be asked-clear, cool and
invigorating.
BoDr FouND.-The body of the man We mention
cd last week, as having been accidentally drownet
from the Steamer Traveller. the week previous. wa
found floating between the middle and South piers
on Sunday morning last Tho body was taken ou
of the water, and Jury of inquest called before
Jushce AmeS, who rendered verdict in accordance
wathrthe facts published them last week
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"A PLEASURE ExcuRsIoN.-The fine Steamer La
dy Elgin, touched at piers on Tuesday last hav
ing on board one or two companies of Firemen from
Chicago, who were enjoying pleasure excursion Il
Racine and back. They were met at the pier b,
some of the officers of our Fire Department, and
number Of our firemen, with hearty greeting, an,
On interchange of salutatans The Firemen oil
board had a capital band of music with them, tina
discoursed wonderfully sweet music After tn
greetings were over, the steamer went en- her wa,
with her company rejoicing.
Busy WEEg.-The past week has been one o
more than ordinary excitement in our usually quie
but busy town. On Thursday evening last, tn,
blakeleys gave grand Concert, Friday was th,
FOURTH and the Celebration occupied pretty mucl
the ~ hours entire On Monday evening the FIRE.
MONT q DAYTON Ratification meeting came Off
the largest most respectable most enthusiastic an,
decorous Political meeting that Kenosha ever wit
nessed--and the Blakelys gave a second concert :
On Tuesday Herr Drieshach's Circus and Menage
RE was in town.
AccDENT-DEATH.-An old lady, about 6.