Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-07-08
Local g. Territorial.

We hu'O OCSh o'OiV hho lCoi VIVA I'LL
unusual amount of Fourth of July Patri-
otism. The 4th occurring this year on
Sunday, our citizens celebrated the Sod
anniversary of our National Independence
at such times and places, as best suited
their notions and convenience.
The celebration was opened with a Ball
at Owenton. on Friday evening, in which
many of our citizens participated.
On Saturday, the Ladies Benevolent
Society, held a celebration in this City, in
accordance with the programme publish
ed in our last, with the exception Of the
place in which the exercises were held.
The hard rains of the day previous, rem
dering the Grove an unfit place, in which
TO hold the exercises of the day, the
Church was procured for the occasion
The dinner was served in the building
known as the Bellevue Store.
As the usual courtesies were not extend
ed to the members of the press, we were
not in attendance, therefore are not able
to speak from observation, of the celebra-
ton but we learn from those present,
that every thing passed off h~armoniously,
and with general satisfaction. The pro-
ceeds from the sale of tickets, at the din
ner, were as large as might have been
expected in these hard times.
The Germans held a celebration in the
Grove, south of the City, on Sunday, the
4th, where they participated in amuse-
ments common in the fatherland. We
understand that they had a very pleasant
time.
a Union Sunday School Celebration,
was held at Benefits Grove, near the
Pappillion Creek, a short distance from
this City, on Monday, as previously ar
ranged, in which the children of the
Franklin, Bellevue, Clifton, Saling's
Grove, and Fairview Sabbath Schools
participated.
The members of the Bellevue and
Clifton Schools, assembled at the School
House, in this City, and took their depart
ure for the Grove, under the direction of
the Marshal of the day, II. T. Clarke.
The citizens joined in the procession,
which consisted of nearly 80 large vehi-
cles, well filled, headed with a band of
Martial Music, and the Star Spangled
Banner. Following soon after, was an
OK term, behind which were seated a
bakers dozen of good natured, fun-loving
fellows, who sent forth blasts OF music,
not from FURNISHED Bugles, but from
monstrous Tin Horns, presenting a pic
ture worthy a place in a Comic Almanac.
The Delegation from Owenton, not
having arrived, when the Bellevue Dele
CATION reached the Grove, the Band sci
out 10 escort them in. In a short time,
music was heard, approaching the Grove.
All were now on tip toe, eager TO catch
the first glimpse of the Delegation, as i
was generally understood that it would be
a sight worth seeing; and sure enough
we were not disappointed, when the long
string of oxen slowly wendell their way
down the hill side, and appeared in sight
They numbered 90 yoke, under the man
agement of VIM. Garlic, and were at
lached to a ponderous vehicle, fitted VI
expressly for the occasion, which wa
covered and beautifully decorated with
evergreens. The car contained the SUI
perintendent, Teachers and Scholars o.
the Franklin Sabbath School, and from
the masthead above, foated in the gen,
tie breeze, our Nations Flag.
Leaving the car the children marched
to the Grove, preceded by a youth, bearing
a very appropriate banner, who was sup
ported on either side by a young Miss
dressed in white. The banner was ele
gantly festooned, and in front was inscrib
ed, " Franklin Sabbath School of Plat,
Valley" and on the reverse, The Bible
our Guide" The whole affair displayed
a taste and enterprise, truly commenda
bic. This Delegation, trlumphantly boz
away the palm.
All were soon seated in the Grove
{ where suitable seats had been provided
f The Orator and Speakers of the day. Su
p~erintenden,s of the different School.
Mayor of Bellevue, Probate Judge, ant