Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1858-07-08
National Anniversary.

towns and cities in the State. In Thu
city and vicinity, exercises commend
rative Of our nations birthday common
ced on Saturday, the 3rd inst. On thai
day a Festival was held in the town o.
Pleasant Prairie, designed for the fur
therance Of a benevolent object, and al
so as an observance Of independence
Day. Our citizens were invited to par.
ticipate on this occasion, and a goodly
number availed themselves of free ride
into the country, which was generously
rendered by the railroad company. An
excellent dinner was furnished ina pleas
ant grove, and all present seemed pleas
ed with the arrangements. The ladies
Of Pleasant Prairie are deserving of
much credit for the excellent entertain
ment which they provided for the occa-
sion. .. The presence of Phelps Band,
the services of,which were volunteered,
contributed TO give pleasing interest and
variety. The day passed off pleasantly
and satisfactorily to all.
On Sunday, the 4th, the military com
panies Of the city came out in uniform
in the morning, and marched to the
churches with floating banners, and mar
tial music. The City Guards, and the
Washington Light Guards, attended ri
the Catholic church, and the Kenosha
Rifles at the E Episcopal Church. There
are differences of opinion as to the pro-
priety Of military displays on the Sab
bath--it would be unfortunate if the qui-
etude of our American Sabbaths, should
ever be made the occasions for military
parade, show and public amusement, as
in Mexico or the countries of Southern
Europe. The greatest abuses in States
and nations, have very generally shad
their origin in small beginnings. 1t is
due, however, to our military to say
that on Sunday last they observed strict
propriety Of department, and manifested
that decorum which the Christian Sab
bath is calculated to inspire. A disposi-
ton Of military companies, as distinct
bodies, to show respect to the institu-
tons Of religion is commendable.
The morning of the 5th was usheyed
in by the firing Of cannon, and the ring
ing of bells. A more admirable day for
apublic celebration, could not have been
desired. A refreshing breeze prevailed
during the day-the air was of delight.
full temperature, and the dust by no
means annoying. The numbers who
came in from the country in the early
part ofthe day on the cars, and by 9TH
er conveyances, we will not attempt to
estimate. The crowd was larger than
on any former occasion Of the kind in
the city. A little after eleven o'clock,
the procession formed and marched to
the park, escorted by the Kenosha Ri
files and Washington Light Guards,
where, after the announcement of the
order Of the exercises by Hon. f. New
ell, President of the day, an impressive
and appropriate prayer was offered by
the Rev. Mr.. Capron. After the read
ing ofthe Declaration of Independence,
an excellent Grafton was delivered by
the Rev. Mr.. Smith. Mr.. S. has voice
and manner happily adapted to large
gatherings Of the people, and the matter
ofhis address appears to have given gen
eral satisfaction.
Attwo o'clock p. NJ, large compa
ny took the cars for Bristol Thirteen
cars were completely packed; the mum.
Der of persons on the train could not
have been less than thousand. A very
considerable number also went into the
country on the cars which again went
out at four o'clock. The exercises il
the country at Bristol, were an appropri
ate address by Hon. f. Newell, also
short addresses by Rev. J. Lathrop, J.
G. Roberts, and r. H. Deming.
In the afternoon, also, three military
companies from Chicago, viz: the En-
met Guards, Shields Guards, and Mont
gomery Guards, made brief visit t.
this city. They came on the steamer
Traveller, and remained here only a shol
time. Company A. of the milwaukee,
Light Guards, also visited the city in tn,
afternoons; they came as the invite
guests of the Kenosha Rifles. The Mil
waukee Light Guard Company is one O
the best drilled and finest appearing i
the State. This company was escorted
from the wharf into the city by the Ike
nosha Rifles-m arching through tn
principal streets, and around the park
The excellent military discipline of tn
Milwaukee Light Guards attracted ger
eral admiration. They were suitabl
entertained at the Runals House by til
Kenosha Rifles. A delegation of tn
Milwaukee Fire Companies accompa
MED the Light Guards.
In the evening there was large gat
ering in the park, to witness a fine tor,
light procession, and display of fl
works. The various other attraction
and amuscments ofthe evening we ha
not time to notice. 1t is gratifying
say that the 5th passed off without al
accident worth. noting. There are ge