White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-09
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AtAn6 VI SauiiOH, anu tAO AOSotS oAN Oei Pc
were thrown to the breeze, to wave in all
their glory. At an early hour, the peo-
pie came pouring in from the adjacent
country. About s o'clock, the report Of
cannon down the river, announced that
the excursion boat, the Morning Star,
was approaching, As she drew near, her
salutes were answered by the "feld-piece"
on the hill, (which was "a FOUNDER,
being probably large enough to consume
that quantity of powder in a day y and
altogether, the scene became lively and
animating. On board was Pref Hahn's
Brass Band, of st. Joseph, which cannot
be excelled by any Band West of St.
Louis. Before landing, the boat crossed
to the opposite side of the river, and took
on large number of persons who were
waiting to come over. The boat was
crowded with passengers, both male and
female, who came to participate in the
festivities of the day. The Emma and
the Watossa also brought many persons
It soon became apparent that the motto
was business before pleasure. F." for many
became so clamorous 10 buy lots, that
the Sales were commenced, and continued
for about an hour and half. Then the
procession formed, headed by Hahn''
Band, and proceeded to grove below
the saw mill, to partake Of Barbecue
The crowd presented motley array o.
men, women, children, babies, indians
and niggers-all full of patriotism, intent
upon celebrating the Fourth, and getting
their dinners: There were about 1000
persons on the ground. Some estimate
the number at 500 to 1000 more than
the above; but we think 1000 will reach
fully to the mark.
The Barbecue was gotten up in real old
Kentucky style, consisting of bread and
meat-plenty of (which seemed to be
relished by all who partoOk.
Dinner over, the exercises of the lungs
commenced. In the first place, Hon. Jas.
Craig, member of Congress elect from
the St. 10. District, in behalf of the White
Cloud City Company, presented to the
Morning Star, two shares of City Stock,
and to the WatosSa, one share. lie then
introduced to the assemblage, Judge Will
liams, who proceeded to deliver an Ora
ton. He commenced by saying that the
call was unexpected to him-he had Just
been, appointed a Territorial Judge Of
Kansas, and had taken passage on the
Morning Star, when he learned she was
bound on Fourth of July excursion
He agreed to accompany her, and this was
the first landing he had made on the soil
of Kansas. But he did not regret it, as
he had an opportunity to view portion
Of country, which, for loneliness, cannot
be surpassed anywhere on the globe. He
then proceeded with his brief Grafton,
which was such an one as might be looked
for, from one who has faithfully served
his country, in the field and on the bench.
The speakers who had promised to be
here, failed to appear, as usual. We be-
lieve it is a characteristic of greatness,
nowadays, to fail to meet engagements
of this kind.
After the Grafton, the Sale was recon-
menced, and continued perhaps an hour
or more longer. In the evening, there
was dancing on board the Morning Star,
to the music of Prof. Hahn's Band. The
room under our office was also cleared fol
action. and Smevy throng of dancers ex,
ercised their agility, to the music of the
violin, executed in fine manner by Pro,
fessor Jones, late of Fleming County,
! Kentucky. The dancing lasted till near
midnight. We learn that Resolutions
'were passed on board the Morning Star
but as they were not handed to us, We
will have to await their appearance in the
st. Joseph papers.
We are sorry to say, the day did moi
pass off with the harmony and decorum
which should characterize our National
Birthday. There was considerable drum.
kenness, and number of fights /; but we
were pleased to notice that but few who
engaged in this kind of pastime, belonged
to White Cloud. One perton says h
witnessed seven fights. They mostly came
of in the forenoon. The first one was or
board the Morning Star, just before sht
landed. One of the fights was caused by
a drunken bully insulting young mans
sister, and then striking him. in the bar
gain. Had they not been parted, bully
would have got pretty well used up. An
other 5nars man sneaked up behind an in
dividuai against whom he had an Ole
grudge. knocked him down with club
and commenced kicking him. The alb
sence Of q pistol or a bowie-knife JUS
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