Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-11
The Fourth In Terre Baute.

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intervention until day light, when the
sounds of rejoicing were Increased by the
firing of cannon guns. pistols, and more es-
pecislly by that species os ordnance SO
peculiar to young America-vulgarly cal.
led shooting crackers -
Flags were Hanging out on the outer
walls" and at early hour the streets be-
gan to present lively appearance.
At s o'clock the sound Of martial music,
announced that The procession had com
menced to form, and ire companies. and
others might be seen vending their way to
the square. in front of the Terre Hauie
House. After the procession was formed
it proceeded down Ohio street to 2nd on 2nd
to WABASH, M Wabash to 5tb, thence on
5th to the grove north of Mr. n F. Gun
/ ningham's House IN the order, as presen-
ted in our issue of Tuesday morning
The procession was very large and was
composed as follows: Fays Brass Band led
the van, with excellent and spirit-stirring
music, followed by several carriages, the
| first Containing the Chaplain. Orator,
/ Reader and the President of the day, the
others containing the old soldiers.
The knights of Malta in full array, came
next. and were followed by Wachter's eel
ebrated brass band
The fire department. led by the lst & End
assistant. chief, Bryan and Coltrin. The
2's assisted by members of Hook 4 Lad
der ca drew their new Machine, Of which
they may well be proud.
The Northern Liberty Company had their
Engine and Hose carriage most gargeously
decorated with evergreens, flowers ribbons
plumes. De-.
A large representation of the Hibernians,
led by fife and drum. and arrayed i'm their
neat and expressive egalia, followed next
after whom came large procession of citi
zsns in carriages, omnibusses and wagons,
led also by martial band.
Multitudes of people thronged the side
walks, and occupied the windows and bal
comics. as the procession passed. Every
square largely augmented the procession
until il extended nearly mile in length
After arriving on the ground. Capt
Hook, president of the day. announced the
order Of exercises, which were Immediately
commenced by Fay's Band, playing The
( Star Spangled Banner" in a most mastery
style Rev. T. ). Webb. of the Asbury
Chapel. offered up a most beautiful and
! appropriate prayer. after which the A." De
claration was read with great distinct
ness in clear ringing tone of voice. and
well emphasized by W. Conard. Esq
/ Fay's Band. played Hail Columbia
with feeling and force that inspired every
heart present with more fervent patriot
ism
/ Mr. A. B. Crane, then delivered an ora.
tion Of thirty five minutes in length, which
did infinite credit to him, both as a writer
and thinker. 1t was review of the ma
/ tions and governments of the world. from
its earliest history. and eviuced patient re
search into and ust conception of, tie
general history of Empire, and Kingdoms.
and very clear understanding of the hill,
osophy of government.
/ Alter some admirable music, by Wach-
4 ter's band, aud the benediction, the thou~-
ands present, scattered themselves all
through beautiful grove, where in the de
| lightful shade, with the green sward for
tables, they unladed their we'll stored bas-
kets, and feas,ed themselves, and friends.
Soon after large crowd collected around
the stand, and were addressed in a short
extemporsneous speech, by Major Down.
ing. breathing a spirit of exalted patriot
ism that was truly refreshing
About this time, disgraeeful fight Oc.
Cured in one part of the ground, the orig
in of which and the parties to which We
could not lear0.
We hope those engaged in it will emf
crate to Caffraria or Madagascar before the
next Fonrih of July. for we don't think
that a man who would get up fight in
such a crowd aud on such an occasion, is
fit to live in land Of liberty. and of chris
tian light.
The little emute was quickly quelled
and the balance of the day, was spent in q
variety of amusements. and all passed
pleasantly and delightfully."-.
The day was fine, with a delightful
/ L..u.o ha baat
The number on the grounds is variously
estimated ut from 1900 to 900, numbe
certainly very creditable considering thu
large number attracted to other places.
The rural districts were we'll represented
and the refreshment stands did land of
fee business.
Our friend Scudder, sold out half a doz
en- lines, but as often replenished his stock
} His Ice cream was all the rage.
Marshal Stewart, and his assistants &C
quilted themselves with much honor.
We are glad that the 4th Of July come
; once year. when all the people can joii
in one grand festival, and feel they are one
with common heritage and a common in
> terest We are glad to record that we di,
not hears a word of politics during the day
->.s.>--
e Don't LIKE SoSGs.-Our neigh Dor OF tn
+. Journal, seems TO be exercised greatly, bt
: cause the live young Republicans have de
r termiued to have little music upon thi
i" joyful occasion" He says il is non
sense, that the people read. Aye! th
people do read, aud they have learned b.
= reading that the present party in power ma
. about filled the measure of its cup of in,
;, quity, and consumption, and are determil
y ed 10 heerl them from power.
n We are sorry our neighbor don't Ill
music
! Shakespeare says: Those who have I
. music in their souls, are fit for lreaso
: stratagems aud spoils."
Is The converse of the proposition is, v
u presume, also, true,-that those who are
ways after the spoils. concocting STRAIT
4 gems to deceive the people. aud tslkiI