The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-07-06

coat of arms on a blue ground.
Then came a car containing thirteen boys
representing the thirteen original States.
The car was drawn by two horses, with
white covers The wagon was skirted
with white drilling inscribed on tie sides,
"July 4th, 1776," and 1.-The Old Thirteen;"
on the rear "l776.' In the center of the
car was a statue of George Washington,
and there was also a banner and an Ameri-
can flag. On the banner was picture OF
an eagle perched on hemisphere. On the
banner was the legend, (" The Old Thirteen,
July 4th, 1776.7 Seated around the sides
of the car were thirteen boys, dressed in
continental costume, twelve carrying flags
and one shield bearing the word Union
upon it, each boy labeled with the
name of one of the original States"
The dress of the boys consisted of claret
colored coats and pants, coats faced with
buff; white halfhose; low shoes with
buckles; buff vests, and black cooked hats
Then came barouche drawn by two
horses, in which were seated the Mayor of
the city and the Reader of the Declara ton.
/ EThe Orator of the day-Judge Baker-had
/ sickness in his family and could not join
the procession
Next came "a splenddly decorated car.
drawn by four horses, in charge OF the Evans
vile Typographical Association. 1t was
skirted with pink glazed muslin, and in
scribed, on the sides, Evansville Typo |
graphical Association" on the rear " The |
Art preservative of all Arts" There was
elegant canopy of evergreens over the |
car, surmounted by an American flag. On |
the sides were portraits of Washington
Pendant from the center of the canopy was
a beautiful basket of flowers. In the car
was a gilded printing press, running by
hand power. The whole was handsomely
set off with flags. The Declaration of In
dependence and cards issued by the Associa-
ton were distributed from the car along the
route. The Printers of the city and some
of the Bookbinders, four abreast, fol-
lowed this car on foot, bearing badges on
their coats. They were marshaled by T.
Van Vechten, who was on horseback.
SECOND DIVISION.
Philip Decker, assistant marshal. The
Carriage and Wagon makers led this divis-
ion They had a car drawn by four horses
on which were borne furnace benches, ETC.,
and men were at work at the various branch
es of the trades. On their banner were the
words, "Our Union-Spirit of '76," the
title of their association, and a picture of
wagon and carriage. Behind were the car
riage and wagon makers walking in process
sion, with badges. Then came the Tailors
Association. They had a car drawn by four
horses, trimmed in red, white and blue mus
lin, and canopied with branches OF trees
In the car were tables, on which workmen
were busiy engaged in cutting, sewing and
pressing. Following the car were the men,
bers of the Association in uniform dress
The Tanners and Curriers' followed, with a car
drawn by two horses, canoped with white
muslin, decorated with flags, and trimmed
with leather and hides. In the car were
workmen plying their trades ndustriously.
Members of these trades followed on foot
uniformly dressed in brown pants, white
shirts, and black hats. The words, Moth
ing like Leather" appeared on the car
The Cordwainers followed, with a decorated
car drawn by four horses. In the car were
men at work, and by the side of the driver
was a little girl gaily dressed. A huge shoe
denoted the character of the trade represented.
There was a banner in this car, bearing the
inscription, {" The Boot and Shoemakers As
sociatlon and on the reverse was pic
ture of St. Crispin, the Shoemaker in the
year one -" We Stick to the Last Mem
bers OF the Association followed on foot.
Then followed the Mattress makers. Their
car was drawn by two horses, and was dec
grated with boughs and fringe of husks.
There was flag, and a beautifully trimmed
mattress for banner.
THIRD DIVISION.
Levi s. Clark assistant marshal
This division was led by the Indiana Brass
Band, in carriage drawn by two horses.
They discoursed sweet music on the route.
They were followed by the Liederkranz and
Maennerchor Societies. The Musical In
strument Makers came next. Their car was
canopied with leaves and flags, and in it
were men at work, and a piano and melodeon
| cheering them with music. This car was
succeeded by the car of the House and Sign
Painters, drawn by two horses. In the car
/ were men at work on signs, and one at work
with small model of house nicely paint
ed. Others were displaying implements of
the craft, and a banner inscribed "The
House, Sign, and Ornamental Painters of
Evansville On the reverse was picture |
of a monkey painting his tail, and by his
side several pots of paint. " We Mix To-
| gether was the motto There was q flag |