Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-06
CITY ITEMS.

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rzr FOUrrH or JULY.-The slth anniversary q Ame-
rcan Independence was celebrated in and near this n.y.
with all the Ardor and enthusiasm usually evoked BY ihe
recurrence Of the national holiday. The suns rays,
though occasionally intercepted BY hoAung masses OF
light clouds shone, the greater part OF the day vi
tropical ervor and rendered the temperature OF the At
mosphere oppressivSly hot g
The usual sautes At day-break, sunrise, noon, and
sun-set fred by the Fayeste Artillery, Capt d. q
C1beL This company as reorganizsd, made toeir nrss
appearance 10 their uniform. on the 4th, and pre-
seoted evidences Of vitality which every citizen viii be
grati6ed 10 see fully realized The uniform Is neAt
cheap and servieeable Il consists Of blue flannel hunt
ingshirt trimmed With red white pants. and blue cloth
cap. The First Regimen, formed on the Capitol square
O'clock marched through Broad and other streets,
Shockoe HILL and returned to the Square, BY Main
aud Governor streets where they were dismissed The
Governors Guard led the column and after completing
the circuit fred salute Broad street. between sth
and lOth streets. The Public Guard, Capt Dimmoek,
marched 20 the Square about 10 O'Clock, hred few
rounds and thea returned TO the Armory. The Young
Guard Capt Rady with Smiths Band, and the Junior
Volunteers Capt Gay next repaired 20 the Square 20
contribute 20 the military celebration Of the day aud 10
crafty the large sssembAge Of young and old Of both
sexes who had come 70 see the soldiers Tho Young
Guard, on leaving the Square proceeded to Military Is
land aud spent the day in target practice and sOeia les
tvi'y. About midday, the VrginiA Rides Capt Miller,
reformed on the Square the music stand and with
70 seek recreation aud enjoyment. Company e., rom
whom Acknowledged the courtesy Of invitation,
repaired 20 FOegeles Spring, where they partook OF
nice dinner prepared for the occasion. WeWere inform
ed that Company T. dined a. the Fair Grounds SO far
We know the other military organizations dispersed
with the odfshiOned reunions the festive board"
The Square taronged with ladies', gentlemen, and
children IN the early part Of the forenoon aud through
on: the day, the scany benches occupied by wish
tors while the pasched grass in the shady portions Of
ID -
VINO desired 20 reclne AZ ease beneath the trees-
Capt Freeman kept busy in rousug sovereigns who
were not eOntent wiki squlttag the gas but Out
rsgcd propnety BY extending themselves az tu length
Capitol street from 9th street TO Ciy Han presented
peculiarly Southern scene. From time immemOrial it
has been the privileged Of the cOlOred populA
ton TO occupy the sidewalks OF Capitol with
feeshmeut stands or tables, and on wednesday, they
made the most Of the privilege Their taOles sup
Piled with frozen eustari, lemonade clkes and other
eatlbles and drnkso.es aud sufficiently euticug
attract crowds Of sable customers who, by their laugh
and chatter during the dAy rendered this quarter Of
tie city more lively than other. Thu darkes really
enjoyed the holiday. Il Is proper TO add that We essay
cd 20 go through the crowd, in order that might
IKE report Of the and sayings a. the IA
bles but being unprovided with DOrsay We we're con
striinsd to forego our purpose.
Indreds o. citizen, sosnt tbs Foa-th in the country
on PIC nc excursions All far learn nothing
occurred the pleasures Of any party. 10 the city
few fights occurred resulting from over indulgence IN
liquor but in the main the day passed. off without any
serious roWdysm, o. accident Of any kind. Ia many
portions o. the CITY, the qaistuls Of Sunday prevailed
YoUSs GUARDS CELxBRlrloS.-Tae Young Guard
Cip John Riiy, celebrated the th anniversary a,
Military Island. Sooa after reaching the island a con
test al the target TOOK place. The pzs handsome
silver cup presented b. atT, aud the successful shot
was ired by private WIN. Stevens. The eomp,. and
gJests then embed az the dinner table aud steued 70
the reading of the Declaration OF Independence By Qu4r
ermAser J. T. Nannersol- Toe dinner thea served
nd psFJakeu OF With which implied decided
compliments 70 the eaisiHs We annex the Regular
1ots.- a. the occasion
l. TIE Dty 90 Css6ra's-Nay ia return be hailed
wsh heart orinlul o: Oy by every American ei,izn
JsJsrsoa dai 4 iaR5-Twn brothers in the great
family Of American heroes On the ith OF July, l7l6,
bey pledged their lives foe th-ir c)ul,rys good aud on
the 4h OF July lS26 they helrd Tor tbs last tins
iliciugs for the b-ssei rysgl, Of their hoors
3 Tas Ctioa-We love AID cherish it, The spirits
OF the patriots OF 1915 vet hnger around t. aud
arms strengthened BY their gentle whispers to pr,-
serve e."
TTrgiai1-Our native soil, hallowed by the recol.
lec0a that her statesmen have been che rights
OF cojnmon country in the council OF the nation aud
her ever ready 70 rally around the standard Of
the Nations rights
5 TIE Armg-Brilaat though small, and strong with
the kuosl,dse that It's left wing-lhe YolunIeers-are
ever ready to answer the bugle sound TO arms"
o. Ih N1vg-MAy is kee, ever loat sea Of glory
and inpeet by steam from hc IRE Of patriotism, may
il alxavs enter the port Of victory.
3. The PrssiieHs Of As United Siatss-May his re-
temeut from the OF the Nation be blessed with
peace and tranquility
7. The Gogsr,or Of Virg'ail-Our Commauder-iu-
Chei-Nay hrs arm be feared and felt much in time
OF var a. his justice aud npas1ay are respected 10
time 81 peace.
.. The Tyqiaia Military Esstitlts-The pride Of oar
soil fresh aud vigorous kh the youth OF whom proud
hother boasts lis soldiers WELD the pen IN the
battle Of intellect and with the sword maintain the
rights o. the Old Dominion 10 time Of need.
10 Osr Fay-lts bright stars and broad stripes With
pride uniurei in AL harbors Of the World true
emblem oi the land Of ireedom-the land Of WAsHISG-
Ton.
II. The Prsss-A mighty engine for the promotion
Of cool ept the right track; but if thrown OF by
hnalica snake heads, deals death aud destruction
every SIDE
~ W5naaA-Her geutle influence guides US and
makes easy the paths Of life. The blessings Of heaven
wi,d her aud our love true and firm ehssriuly
Offer
Is OR ,isparisd eoarad.s-The battle Of life Il Ger
with them, aud they taking their last sleep with
their arms viii !" but she remembrance Of their many
virtues c.ngs around hearts aud plants there
evergreen for life.
NORE STABsSs.-An ARRAY took place at 10 o'clock
on Wednesday, at the Danville depot between, R. P.
Turner runner for Mr.. Hector Davis aud WIN. Shelley
runner for Messrs. Dickinson, Hill Co.. in which the
IT
count Of the affair have beard t the folloEug
effect Both parties at the depot, awaiting the
rival o. the train 20 take charge Of negroes their
respective employers. When the train arrived Shelley
had tall, and charged named Lpman with ha-
wing trppsd him. Lpman denied the charge and Turn
er m ,de some remark supporting the denial Shelley,
addressing Turner, told him he id liar where
upon struck him with his cane and the two closed in
for hglt They speedily separated, but Shelley
again advanced upon bs adversary and stabbed by
h m in the abdomen With pocket kuifs, producing
wound from which he Is likely TO recover. he was
conveyed 10 the College Inrmary, and Turner was Ia
ken into custody Yesterday I. appeared before the
Recorder and remanded jail until Saturday next
when the will be examined II the Commonwealth
should be ready TO proceed
POLIcr Irni&-Yesterday, tie Recorder disposed Of
the following cases;
Geo. Lacy, dunk and disorderly and exposing BIS
person, he street. on the 4.h. Filed 5 and CON-
initted in default Of security for bis good 5bayor
John Bailey, another joyial chap, who swallowed too
httis water with bis brandy and was disposed to be
noisy, was adm0nishCd, and discharged - Elizabeth
Goodielcw, for having imbibed TOO freely. sud using OBJ
scene language, Vas cOmmitted-Haunah WainEtight
who had suCc0mbed the seductive influences Of Sir
John Barleycorn, was permitted to deparL-Nike Ftz
patrick tor threatening assault Pat COuuess was re-
qaired 70 give 500 security keep the peacs-Jas
Summers charged with threatening beat Ann Powers
was discharged'-Naria J. Treut, AhSrged with using
provoking language to Louisa EngehE -contned until
this morning.
NUslc on THE SQUARE.-Smiths Regimertal Band viii
perform the Capitol Square this evening if the wealth
sr should prove favorable We are informed that this
Baud viii shortly Introduce a. is afternoon eohcer;s
the pans of the Rohawtn Girl MtasaniaIio Trsvrfs