The weekly ledger., 1857-07-11
FOURTH OF JULY.
The Celebration az Jackson.

The Celebration az Jackson.
The festivities in honor of the Natal Day
Of oar Glorious Republic, were commenced
here on the evening Of the 3D. by ball given
by Jackson Hook and Ladder Company, No.
The court room had been fitted up and
handsomely decorated for the occasion, and
large numbers of ladies and gentlemen enjoy
ed the dance until the morning of tho Fourth
Many of the Firemen of Volcano were pres
cnt and all the villages near here were rep
resented by the fair and brave. The supper
was served up in the Hall of No We
have heard the affair spoken Of only in terms
Of commendation
At twelve o'clock at night, as the Fourth
was being qshured in, the firing of guns an
nounced the happy event, and those who had
retired to bed were not allowed quiet from
that time till daylight.
THE WEATHER.
The evening of the third was cool and
some rain had fallen, but the clouds passed
away and the sun shone out in all its sllen-
dor to gladden. the hearts of the immense
throng and witness the patriotic joy.
FLAGS
National colors were displayed from the
staff at the court house, at the Ledgcr Office,
Congress Hall, the International, and the
llcad-Q Quarters Saloon
THE GATHERING.
People from all parts of Amador county
aud many from Canvcras commenced pour
/ ing into town at an early hour and eontiuu-
ed to arrive during the entire day Every
one seemed to join in the general rejoicing,
and their faces plainly showed that they had
come to have good time, and they hadi it.
THE CIRCUS.
At o'clock, the carriages OF Lee & Ben
nctt's Circus came into to town. headed by
their fne brass band, drawn by six grey hor-
ses beautifully caprisioned.- band playing
pradona airs as they passed through the
principal streets TO where their large pavilion
Nas to be spread
BANNER PRESENTATION.
At 10 o'clock, the Young Mems Debating
Club, of jackson, were presented with
beautiful banner, by e. II. Chase, on behalf
of the donors, in the following neat little
zsppech:
i Mr.. PRFsIpENr:-0n behalf Of these
zNho furnished the material and executed the
spanting Of this banner, / am requested to
sfrescnt it, through you, to the Young Mems
Debating Club, of jackson, over which you
preside. Accept it, sir, as a token OF regard
zjor the members Of the Club, and we trust
HAT the sentiment thereon incribed, "Perse-
zaeamia Omaia Vlncit, may not be forgot
Pen till they may have attained their highest
#alm. And may the sun Of prosperity shine
Upon them through life with the same lustre
'hat the sun of Heaven enliyens this, the
Htlghty-iirst morn Of our National Indepen-
aNence, and enable them to become examples
~ learning and probity, and bright shining
tlars in the galaxy Of statesmen Such sir,
4 lS our wish, and such | doubt not is the wish
7pl all, and it remains now for you to accom-
llsh the rest"
1t was received by John W. Armstrong,
ESQ., President, on behalf Of the Club, who
z1eSponded as follows:
GENrLmEN:-Th Though there are but few
8eere to witness this ceremony, yet language
3 7 not rich enough to express the sentiments
winch l feel ON this occasion. The only thing
q mat can do, is on behalf Of the Club to
,eceiye this most exquisitely designed and
4peautllully executed banner and return to
#gou their sincere and heartfelt thanks And
z.'Ao~ ne to assure you, gentlemen, that this
marx OF respect and favor conferred, will be
treasured up in appreciating hearts, and long
#'GmembeFed with grateful feelings; and too,
'1"V II Will stimulate each and every one OF
III Club to renewed exertion; and while they
n'Il darlngly aspire to even the highest round
N Ihe ladder of fame, they will ask your in
eu'sehce and that of community, until the
-lsSoclaton, now in its infancy, shall have
ss'o"h TO vigorous manhood; aud, if they
~ never reach the pinnacle to which you
pave So eloquently pointed, then they will at