The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-07
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Monday last the 9th, proved most nrontiops dov for
the various ceepriohs III was ushered at sunrise ny
the firing of national salutes by the Junior Arti1,
joint. Farlow from Loudensagers Hill and the hattie
ry Fort McHenry with the usual ringing Of fro hl,
firing of muskes, pistols &c. From the Washington Mon
ument Custom-house, the shipping in the harbor the
newspaper offices, hotels fire company houses, all
other prominent points the and stripes unfured
on the morning of the Fourth and continued to float gay
until the close of the 5th There was almost entire
cessation of business great number OF citizens
avaed themselves of the facilities offered by the several
railroad and steamboat lines spend the day in pleasant
retreats adjacent the city Though the day passed
quietly in the city proper the spirit Of rowdyism and
violence freely exhibited itself in the suburbs resulting
number of persons
Maryland Camp, q. S. An the evening" Monument
Square and all the public and private buildings adjacent
densey filed with citizens, attracted
witness the fine display of fireworks &c, gotten up un
der the auspices this order The house ward front
ing the Square, appropriately fitted up stand and
archway taStefuly stooncd with flags occupying the
ward while upon the end of the building an ineenous
decoration exhibited by arranging burners so as
to present in characters of vfd light the following: n
dependence July /, 1776,' this being surmounted by
large star also composed of brilliant gasjets The
band of the Independent Blues, Captain Holland
occupied the stand, and incrspersed the ceremonies
by the performance, in sOul-strring tones of
national airs Coleman Yelo Esq being introduced to the
assembagc, read the Declaration of Independence at the
day and one which was received with much warmth and
favor by his large audience. This was succeeded by
display of fireworks many pieces of which of
eeedingy beautiful character but shall partculaze
one which closed the ceremonies. This consisted
ering upon the archway of the words Maryland Camp
T. ) A Md and upon the base those of God and
Native Land" 1t was indeed gem in its way Every
thing here passed of in orderly and gratifying maner
The Military. - The battalion of Baltimore CITY
Guards, under command of J. p Warner, paraded in
form, and attended St. Josephs Catholic church, and
entertained by delivery of an excellent discourse
battalion IN
Ell about seYentyiye men, and made quite handsome
appearance. The Wells McComas rdemen under com
mand of Captain George W. Bowers, repaired to Halls
Springs, about three miles from the city spent the
day in very agreeable manner. The Declaration
read and appropriate address delivered by Lieutenant
Swnney, one of the officers of the Company
L0yoG Coiege-The young gentlemen composing the
Library Society of this institution observed the day in
the hall Of the College with music, patriotic addresses
&c. An address the subject of The Declaration Of
Independence proposed, framed and carried into execu
ton, was delivered by c. b. Ticrnan and followed
by the reading of the Declaration, by j. A Ford after
which another address The Past and Future Effects
OF the Declaration of independence was delivered by
W. T. Tyson
The Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company commenced
the observance of the day by partakng of sumptuous
entertainment at Sherwood Restaurant which shared
by number of invited guests. At night they had "A
grand display fireworks in front of the truc, house
The ojJo Schools attached to the various churches of
the city spent the day in groves adjacent the city
Early in the morning large numbers of our citizens
paired to the steamboat landings railroad depots and
enjoyed the day by excursions to various points
Mount UdShington-The day celebrated in an ap-
propriate manner by the inhabitants of this village, and
number of ladies and gentlemen from the city Prayer
was offered by Rev DR. einer the Declaration sub
by brief address from B. H. Richardson, Esq The ex.
ercises nterspersed with music and everything
suited to the enjoyment of all present
House Of Rcfuge.-The day celebrated with much
enthusiasm by the inmates of this institution. The
ercises commenced in the chapel with prayer by Mr..
Cussy and the singing of the chant 'Holy holy, holy,
Lord by the inmates which followed by recitatOns
and dialogues by the boys, intersperscd with national
songs until the arrival of the hour for dinner when they
all parook of an excellent collation. which had been pro-