Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-06
Celebration of the Fourth.

Third street near the St Nicholas. at about
ten o'clock. under the able superintendent
of the Chief Marshal, II. W. Iheall' aided
by Marshals Benson and Stanton, in the fol-
/ lowing order: The first division was com
posed Of the Band of Musicians, discoursing
elegant music, the Marysville Rifles, Capt
NJ. D. Dobbns, on foot-a gallant looking
company-and the Poet, and Orator Of the
Day. in a vehicle. Also the Rev. gentleman
who was engaged to deliver the prayer at the
Pavilion, and the President of the Committee
of Arrangements. (The Reader of the De-
claration, being soldier. was with the Ri1es.)
Next followed the Liederkranz Association
on foot, bearing their banner and presenting
a fine appearance. This division was led by
Marshal c. B. McClelland Next came the
Marysville Fire Department, under Marshal
P. J. Welch. in their various uniforms and
with their engines, flags and banners. They
formed very imposing part of the spectacle,
and were admirably disciplined The Fire
Companies did themselves much credit by
the in truly magnificent turnout.
The third division consisted of the Express
Companies, Wells, Fargo Co., Everts. Will
son & Co., and Langton d Co., with wagons,
and the appropriate insignia, followed by the
Young Mems Lyceum. This division was
under the command of Marshal Faulke.
The fourth division came next, under the
lead of Marshal J. McWilliams, mounted on
fine charger and looking superbly. This
division consisted of the drivers of Express
wagons Draymen, and Watermen, all mount
ed, and the citizens generally.
The procession marched up D street to
Eighth, down Eighth to E, down E to First,
up First to D, up II 70 Third, up Third to C,
down c to First, up First to A, up A to Third,
down Third to B, up B to Sixth, down Sixth
to C, and down c to the Pavilion. AS the
procession turned the square at the corner
of B and Sixth, they were joined by thirty
three young misses. in beautiful attire, and
bearing banners inscribed with the names of
the thirty-three States of the Unon-a cir
cumstance which added greatly to the beauty
of the spectacle, and excited great enthusi-
asm-
The members of the procession having
taken their seats in the Pavilion, vast con.
course of citizens soon thronged the doors and
filled to its utmost capacity the spacious
building Of ladies there was the largest
assemblage ever gathered, within our reeol-
lection, in this city.
The order of exercises began with music
by the band, and very excellent band it
was. The Liederkraz then sang Hail Colum-
bia, accompanied by Prof Grambbs in a
finished and stirring manner. a solemn and
impressive prayer was then offered by Rev.
Mr. McClay. The Flag of our Union was
then sung, with admirable effect by band
of young girls and misses. Among them ere
reckoned the lovely personifcations of the
thirty-three States of the Union. Mr.. Van.
dyke Hubbard them came forward and read
in clear and beautifully impressive manner
the Declaration of Independence. After
singing by the Liederkranz, Mr. Benz. P.
Avery, editor of the Appeal. was called upon
the following fine poem:
| | do not come to tell the thrilling story,
| Tint eloquence alone can fifty tell
| Ofhow people struggled up to glory,
For human rights, how thousands fought and
fell
How in the lifetime of single mortal
a mighty nation, like Minerva sprang
Armed from the brow of fate, and struck the
portal
OfFreedoms fame TIL all our planet rang
Mine be the simpler task to read the feeling
That auimates this gathering to-day;
To catch the truth your faces are revealing,
And word 1t for you in the rhymesters way.
From every quarter Of the land collected
From every nook and corner Of the earth,-
We meet as brothers, by one bond connected.
To greet the day that gave our nation birth
But, mem rles OF the past our bosoms haunting.
We think ofyears that never can return
Vi other scenes where freedoms flag is Haunting.
ana other nearts that mid rejoicings yearn.
League after league in fancy we are going
Back to the darling spots we knew of yore.
And half forget the ocean that is flowing
Tween the Pacific and our native shore.
Yet are we lowered meath milder heaven.
-, Mid gayer scenes. upon richer soil,
Than were TO Moses dying vision given.
Thau ever blessed before the ha nd of Toll
How came we hither? ? 1t is worth the asking.
Then let us quickly tread the wondrous yva9
That brought us to the cline where we are baskinc
Beneath the Western suns uucouded raw,
few years snce and on the spot
Where stands this city, never cot
Of civilized or christian man
Had reared its walls. The wild deer ran
As iearlessly as here we sit
There was no foe to frighten it,
The elk and graceful antelope
Securely roamed, from where the slone
Otyon Sierra meets the view
10 where the Coast Range melts in blue.
And DER the level valley, wide
The wild oats rolled their golden tide
Here giant oaks majestic stood,
Far from their brethren of the wood.
And looked amid the yellow grain
Like islands on the sunny main.
Here gently swelled above the ground
The Indians hOme-a simple mound:
And here upon his alder flute
lie warbled till the owls were mute.
Untl the doves complaining Tote
Died gurgling in Its feathered throat
And only womans laughter broke
The charmed stiffness he bespoke
All nature seemed asleep The vale
Lay like the Princess in the tale
Unclnlmed, enchanted, lovely STILL
Awaiting but daring will,
single touch of valOr's lips
10 waken from her long eclipse
II came at last for DER the land
Magician Labor raised his hand
Instinct with busy life the scene
AWOke-as erst the e 'eeDing Oman