The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-07
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

Monday last the 5th proved propitious day for
the various celebrations. 1t was ushered in At s Nv
the firing national salutes by the Junior Artiit 81
John T Farlow, from Loudenslagers' Hill and tho hott
ry Fort NcETenry, with the usual ringing of frohu
firing of muskets, 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 stars and stripes unfred
the morning of the Fourth and continued to float gay
until the close of the 5th. There almost entire
cessation of business. great number of citizens
awaited themselves of the facilities offered by the several
railroad and steamboat lines spend the day in pleasant
retreats adjacent to the city Though the day passed of
quietly in the city proper the spirit of rowdysm and
violence freely exhibited itself in the suburbs resulting
in the sacrifice of human life and in seriously manning
number of persons.
Maryland Camp, q. s. An the evening, Monument
Square, and all the public and private buildings adjacent
were densely filed with citizens, attracted there to
witness the fine display of fireworks &C. gotten up
der the auspices ofhis order The yard
ing the Square appropriately fitted up. stand and
archway tasefuy fesooncd with flags occupying the
yard, while upon the end of the building ingenious
decoration exhibited by arranging gasburners
to present in characters Of vd light following ''In-
dependence, July t. 1776, this being surmounted by
large star also composed Of brilliant gasiets The
band of the Independent Blues, Captain Holland,
occupied the stand, and ntcrspersed the ceremonies
by the performance. in soul-stirrng tones of our
national airs Coleman YeOt, Esq being introduced
assembagc read the Declaration Of Independence the
close OF which he delivered Grafton appropriate the
day, and which received with much warmth and
favor by his large audience. This succeeded by
display of fireworks, many pieces of which of
eeedingly beautiful character, but shall parcuarize
which closed the ceremonies This consisted of let
terng upon the archway of the words Maryland Camp
L ; A Md and upon the base those of God and our
Native Land" 1t was indeed gem in its way. Every
thing here passed of in orderly and gratifying
me AIddTy = The battalion of Baltimore City
Guards, under command of j. P. Warner, paraded in
lior ana attended St losephs Catholic church, and
were entertained by the delivery of an excellent discourse
from the pastor, Rev VIM Clark. This battalion muster
ed about seventyfve men, and made quite handsome
appearance The Wells AcComas riiiemen, under com
mand of Captain George w. Bowers, repaired Halls
Springs about three miles from the city spent the
day in very agreeable manner. The Declaration
read and appropriate address delivered by Lieutenant
Swinney, one of the officers of the Company
LCy0ld fOiegc-Thc young gentlemen composing the
Library Society of this institution observed the dav in
the hall Of the College with music, patriotic addresses
&c. An address on the subject of THE Declaration OF
independence proposed framed and carried into
ton was delivered by C. i. Herman, 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 delivered by
W. T. Tyson
The Pioneer Hook and Lodder Company commenced
the observance of the day by partaking of sumptuous
entertainment at Sherwood Restaurant which
by a number of invited guests. At night they had a
grand display of fireworks in front of the truck house
The Sdbb1 Schools attached to the various churches of
the city spent the day in groves adjacent to the city
Early i'll the morning large numbers of our citizens
paired to the steamboat landings and railroad depos and
enjoyed the day by excursions to various points
NO,nt UdShington.-The day celebrated in ap,
propriate manner by the inhabitants of this village, and
number of ladies and gentlemen from the city Prayer
offered by Rev Dr. Hciner the Declaration sub
sequently read by the gentleman and followed
by brief address from B. H. Richardson, Esq. The
ercises were nerspersed 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
crcises 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 recitations
and dialogues by the boys, nterspcrscd with national
until the arrival of the hour for dinner when they
all parOok of excellent collation. which had been pro-
vdcd by the generous friends of the Refuge In the af
tcnoon the children entertained by the ascension of
two large balloons under the direction of Mr. Elliott the
well known mronaut. The whole day passed in the
enjoyment Of the festivities, and at dusk when the
Withdrew, the lads, with drum and flag, arrayed
themselves in front of the building and returned
preston of their thanks for the Kindness they had
cciyed, and united in singing national anthem