The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1860-08-02
Denver CITY Go espondcnce.

DENVER CirN, July ., lSbU.
Mr. Error Sith anniversary of on
National Independence was celebrated in thi
young aud flourshing city with as much gust,
and enthusiasm as it was in any of the olde
cities of the Union, though perhaps not quit
SO extensively.
| The day was ushered in by a national salute
OF thirty three guns, and one for "ldaho." Th,
stars and stripes were flung to tn, breeze from
the peaks OF some ten or twelve different pole,
in us many different parts of the city. At
ocloeka a procession was formed consisting o
a splendid brass band at the head. followed b,
the President and Vice President Of the day
Orator and Reader Mayor and Council, Clergy f.
and A. Masous, Odd Fellows, Sons of Melts
Temple of Liberty--Ladies, Members of the
Press, Military, Citizens generally, and Marshal
OF the day and STAFF on either side.
After parading the principal streets Of the CT.
ty for several h-urs, the procession marched to
Il beautiful grove to the north OF town, where
the Declaral lion of Independence was read aud
an ora,oa delivered with music aud the usual ac-
companymcnts Of such occasions. At sunset
another national salute Of 33 guns was fired,
and one for Idaho" and in The evening dis
ping of the light fantastic toe" at several dit
terent halls in town, which was kept up until
broad day light" when we event home with
the gals in the morning. congratulating our
self on having spent one of the happiest Fourth
Of Julys in our life at the foot of the Rocky
Mountains.
Although there was great number of per-
sons "shot in the neck" yesterday, but one per-
son was shot in that lscality with pistol ball
AT the races a difficulty took place between n
hotel cook and gambler. While they were
fighting on the ground, the cook being on top,
a friend of the gambler stepped up. and holding
a pistol so near that it burnt his hair, put u
ball through his aiversary's neck. Ii did no,
kill him, however. and it is thought that he
will recover.
also hear Of another person being sho, and
one stabbed last night. but have not learned the
particulars. The day passed of much more
quietly than presumed it would, considering
that "chain Lightning whiskey,' revovcrs aud
knives were the order Of the day among the
'lancy."
SELL ON THE EASTERN PRESS.
You have undoubtedly seen the dispatch so
widely circulated by the Pess from St. Louis 10
New York TO the effect that Fowler, the default.
Dat Ht ". II
city, where he had made "piIe' gambling, spec
ulating in quartz claims &c. The report was
credited by the Mo. Democrat and many olho,
eastern papers, as being "perfectly reliable."-
or course it was hoax played off on the cas-
tern press by some St. Joe reporter. In case
Mr.. Fowler should be caught and convicted, !
think that the severest punishment that could
te inflicted would be to send him out here aud
set him to work in the gold mines.
EMIGRATION
Has fallen of considerable during the last two
DR. three weeks, although there are still large
numbers coming in. The return emigration has
not been as large as expected it would be-
Not over 10 per cent. Of the emigration thus
far have returned. There will probably be
urse emigration both ways this fall.
BUSINESS
Is comparatively dull in town at present, and
will not get much better until after the first of
August, when there will be more dust coming
N from the mines than there is at present.
Buildings are going up more rapidly than ever;
not day passes oyar but there are one or more
lew buildings started.
Are yielding more largely than ever before
New quartz mills are coming in aud being put
Ip every few days, all Of which, | believe, are
paying we'll There are great many in the
mines. however, that are not making anything.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
The contract for carrying the U. S. Mail to
his place was awarded to f. F. Bruce, ESQ.
IF St. Joe, who undertakes to have it carried
or the low sum e( $500 per year. AS said in
previous letter. it will be just about as good
is no mail OF oil.
The Pony Express is now making its regular
trips without detention
A Telegraph Line is being put up from Dem
er CITY to ST. Joe, ut the rate OF thTes miles per
10y. 1t is the intention to nave it completed
S far as Fort Kearney b. Fall.
Much has heen said in eastern papers about
indian hostIities in this country. They have
een a little troublesome TO Ranchers, and
ear was entertained at one time that they wo'd
tack the town, They have dispersed, howev-
r, now, and with them all fear OF an attack.
At present writing the Thermometer stands at
o. in The shade.
The nights are cool and pleasant. In the
iouDtains i, freezes water every night. No
,as are entertained that we will be troubled
y mosquitoes this season.
Green peas and other vegetables are in the
orke, aud demand very high prices.
A. i. P.
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