Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1859-03-03
BOSTON. Feb. 23d. 1850.

Boston, Feb. 23d, 1859
MESsRs. EDITORS. Had you a '22d OF
Februaryi" Such an one as ,cc had yesterday,
comes only once a year; Gan original remark
by the way y it was a perfect jubilee. With
the glorious advent OF the merning rose glad
chorus of BELLS grandly, joyfully swelling up
ward over the city, and filing space with a
mighty chant Of praise to one who stood A" first
in peace, first in war and first in the hearts of
his countrymen." Now and then rolling
through the mingling music with a stately pow
er, came the boom of the cannon, as though
even its stern heart, had been gIaddened by a
nations awakening to an appreciation of its
" Father" Nature robed herself in golden
light and sprng-like softness, to attest her joy
at nation jubilee.
There was a very general suspension of bust
ness, and those who had been fastened to the
counter or ledger grew buoyant and jubiant in
the freedom of new holiday almost another
" fourth of July" Skating was the great
amusement of the day. All the day long few
the merry feet over every patch of ice that lifted
its white face to the sky. All the day long the
EiuolS u Iho ShdbcS uIdlSU Il new Style OF
enlivening a fete day and exciting trials of
speed and dexterity kept the infatuated skaters
flying over the sleeping water" till ''the stars
sang together" At noon the delicious, inspir-
ing bells sang another anthem that CARR ed the
mind on wings of melody through the past
when the beat of the drum and the peal of bells
welcomed the noble Washington in his victorious
marches. In the afternoon a portion OF our nal
litia paraded in the streets with martial music
and salutes. The ringing Of bells announced
the sunset with loud burst of sweet sound
which grew softer and sweeter, as the blush Of
the sky grew pale, till the last, evanescent,
tremulous echo foated up to the twilight
Then there were sounds of revelry by night"
Boston's g beauty and chivalry" crowded the
various halls of our city, " and all went merry
as marriage bell" as the airy terpischoreans
performed their part in the festivities. The
children of the Warren st. Chapel celebrated
the day and evening in the veneratsd Cradle
of Liberty" at our dear, old Faneuil Hail.
They had grand time, and doubtless our young
psople, as they recall the fete, will rejoice that
America created Washington and Washington
saved America" That is remark made by
His excellent Excsllency Gov. Banks, at the
Music Hall last eve, in his lecture upon Wash
ington before the Mercantile Library Associa-
ton, which observed the anniversary of Wash
ingtsn's birthday with appropriate exercises
All the dignitsries of State and city attended.
Gov. Banks Grafton elected much applause
He closed with an eloquent eulogium upon the
Union. The exercises ended periodically with
the full, noble harmony of /" Hail Columbia "
" So endeth the first chapter
Bostonians are making great pre- partitions
for the Mount Vernon Ball. Edward Everett's
name heads the long list of high names and
without doubt it will be the most recherche af
fair of the season. 1t has noble cause for ;ts
object; and when we are silent forever. not on.
ly will Washington's birthday be holiday ell
joy and thanksgiving, but the sacred grounds
of Mt. Vernon will stand pre- eminent among
Americas attractions, preserved and beautifed
by grateful country; and then we NAV hone
that an atmosphere of high, virtueus patriotism
will sweep over the entire land filing the halls
Of Justice with noble men, who will stand brave
ly up fer freedom and perchance be crowned
with laurels in future history which will shine
second only to those of the Hero of Mount Yer
non. PS