, 1859-07-08
The Fourth JnIY CeIebratien.

posing affair, and with pride and satisfac,
ton can our citizens point to the exercises
of the day, to the GRAFTON, to the general
arrangements, and the large coucourse of
citizens and strangers present on that oc-
casion-variously estimated at from 1900
to l500-by far the largest assemblage
ever convened together at any one time in
the Territory. Long before the approach
Of the glorious day, all the hotels and fam
lilies in the place were crowded with visit
ors aud guests, and by the time the hour
had arrived for forming in procession, our
town was really moving mass of people.
Early in the morning, in accordance with
usage, the day was ushered into existence
amidst the booming Of canon from Tum.
water, which sounds were soon re-eChoed
by the thunder Of our Territorial guns, as
well as by that of the steamer "Constitu-
tion," under the direction of Mr. CLANCEY,
and number of his friends, who saluted
the day on their own account, whilst youth
full America evinced his patriotism and Joy
in the explosion of an infinite quantity of
fre-crackers.
At IL o'clock, in conformity with the or
der of exercises appointed for the day, the
orders of Sons of Temperance Numbering
some so in the processiou) and Masons,
each attired in the regalia Of their respect
i've orders, formed in procession in front of
the Washington Hotel, preceded by the
Olympia Brass Band and the music con-
nected with the Chapman Theatrical troupe
who kindly prolered their services on that
day; alter which followed the invited guests
and citizens, and the procession then re-
paired to shady grove adjacent to the
capitol building, where the days exercises
took place. All having been seated, the
band struck up the nations Hosannah-
Hal, COlumbia-which was followed by
prayer by the Rev. g. f. WHITwoRTH--a
prayer the most fervent and patriotic that
perhaps was delivered on that day. 1t
concluded, the band played the national
anthem--THe Star Spangied Banner--
after which the Declaration of Independ-
ence was read by B. f. KENDALL, Esq in
manner peculiar to himself-audibly and
emphatic. The GRAFTON, by ELwooD Ev-
ANS, Esq, followed, and, although lengthy
was listened to with marked attention. 1t
will not perhaps be improper here to say
that Mr.. E. far exceeded our most saugune
expectations; the oratiou was really excel
lent-redundant in eoquence aud sublime
in sentiment During its delivery, the u
5. steamer "Shubrick" " fired the I2 O'Clock
salute, and, unconsciously, the mind wan
dered back to those days when sounds like
these proclaimed nation's strife and car.
mage, but now a uation's pride and Joy, and
our country's independence. Next was
read WashingteR's Farewell Address, also
by Mr.. Kendall, the reader appointed Mr.
RANKIN, Esq, being unavoidably absent
The reading Of this document is not Gus
tomary, we believe, on such occasions, but
as it is among the most patriotic counsels
our language contains, the counsel of him
whose memory every American cherisbes
With love and veneration, our citizens tho't
proper to make it part Of the days pro-
gramme, and VIC venture to say the exam
pie set by ourselves will obtain vogue, and
be followed elsewhere hereafter.
The exercises being now concluded the
asSemblage proceeded to q sumptuous FREE
dinner, prepared ard set upon tables close
by, which fairly groaned beneath the weight
of roast beef, sheep, shoats, pigs, &c, and
as for pies, cakes, etc. there was no end to
them. All being refreshed by the repast
the procession reformed and proceeded to
the point of starring whence they were dis
missed, the various orders repairing to
their respective halls, aud the citizens and
guests 10 their homes or places of soiouru,
the theatre, (where piece quite appropr-
ate to the day was enacted while others,
both ladies aud gentlemen, availed them
selves Of an invitation from Capt. DECAMp,
OF the steamer "Shubrick," aud proceeded
on board that vessel to Steiacoom for the
purpose Of receiving in becoming manner
Gen. HARNEY, aud suite. The excursion
down afforded much pleasure to all-the
Captain being one Of the most gentleman
ly, afable and agreeable of men, who did
all in his power TO entertain his guests, as
did also all who are in any manner or ca
pacity connected with this vessel, especial
ly Messrs. WINsHIP and WEST, her engin-
eer aud sailing-master. The return hilher,
however, was not exactly such, for those
who acted as masters of ceremony" eli
ther knew not what was becoming gentle
men, or else designedly treated their com
panions on the trip with wilful contempt.
The general-for whom all classes of our
citizens entertain the highest regard and
will ever delight to honor, both for his SER
vices to our common country, and the man.
ifest Interest he has thus far exhibited in
behalf of our youthful Territory-was per-
mitted to leave unintroduced to the compa-
ny, which parted from him as it came, COM
paratively strangers.
The general was received in Olympia
with salute Of 81 guns, by bon-fres, and
other public demonstrations.
A national salute of 33 guns at sun.
down, pyrotechnic works, consisting Of
rockets, wheels, Roman candles, serpents,
etc. and q grand ball at nirht cnnrlnded