The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-04
LOCAL MATTERS.

Isdspsadenee Day-the greatest Of all holi-
days with our psopls--is here, and, as will be
seen by the reader, is TO be celebrated In a
manner creditable to our citixsn-soldiers and
to the people generally. As usual, very few II
any, OF the business houses in the city will be
opened during the day, oil classes sslectin the
occasion to celebrate in their own way the an
niversary OF their country's Independence
We append programme. as q matter Of refer
ence.
The Military will parade in the morning, the
Artillery firing ay-break and sunrise salutes,
and after marching through some Of the prin.
cipal streets, the first regiment will dismiss,
leaving the companies composing 1t at liber-
ty to continue the celebration in their own
way
The Greys, Capt. Elliott, will go through
company drill ON the Square, fire a salute, and
then dismiss. Ht
The L. 1. Blues, Lieut.. Maule, are encamp-
ed at Young's Spring, in Henrico, where the
Declaration Of Independence will be read O
national salute fired, good dinner served
and national songs, patriotic toasts and social
enjoyments make up the day.
The Montgomery Guard, Capt Moore, after
regmental parade, will repair to Steinline's
Garden, and remain until "a late hour Of the
afternoon. or course fine collation., interest
ing responses to the regular toasts, and gay
time generally, is anticipated.
The Virginia Rifles, Capt. Muller, will dine
at kraus' Garden, near 4th street, have the Dec.
laration of Independence read in German
drink lager to patriotic sentiments and wind
The K. X. Rifles, Capt. Clopton, will partake
ola complimentary dinner, at their headquar-
tiers in Manchester, and fire a national salute
in thn town.
The Fayette Artillery will give a grand e1
hibition OF fireworks, ut night, on the old
Fair Grounds, and invite the patronage Of the
public.
The Manchester Troop will dine at Chester.
field Courthouse, by invitation, before which
the Declaration OF Independence will be rend
by one Of their members, and an oration by
another
The Henrico Troop will parade and partake
Of a collation..
And the Young Guard Battalion, under Col
Richardson, will march through the streets
fire salute, and then repair to Vaulk's Gar.
den, when the Declaration will be read ar
| Grafton delivered, good dinner served, and
thirteen regular toasts drunk and responded
| to.
| So much for the Military Now for tn,
! Sabbath Schools, as far as heard from:
Sycamore Church will make an excursion
| to 4tlee's Station, on the Central Railroad
where picnic will be had.
Trinity Church will go to Snell's farm, ant
| spend the day in n suitable manner.
Manchester Methodist will 20 to Chester, OIL
| the Petersburg Railroad; and Manchestel
| Baptist visit Jerusalem, on the Danvill
| Road and will be happy to take with then
| those of our citizens who desire a country triI
| in quiet, retired neigh borhood, where mon tn
| and physical refreshments will be abundant,
| served. We have heard no arrangements fol
| ANY other Sunday Schools for the day, anl
! therefore conclude that none Of them will hav,
celebration, because of the difficulty in get
! ting geonveyances, land securing suitable places
| for the scholars.