The Mountaineer. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1859-1861, 1860-07-28
Taral Ntms..
CELEBRATION OF THE 24TH or
JULY.


The thirteenth anniversary of the en-.
trance Of the Pioneers into this Valley
was celebrated nin the tops OK tho noun.
tains,n at the Head-waters Of Big Cotton
wood, on Tuesday, the gath. s
The unusually heavy thunder storms
that visited the basin al the head 81 the
kanyon on Monday and Tuesday, rem
ldercd it somewhat uncomfortable for
visitors, as well as impossible to celebrate
1.-The occasion with TINT spirit Of enthus
lsiasm which has characterized former
celebrations But notwithstanding the
unfarorable state of the weather, the
people were cheerful and happy; and
4 whenever there was cessation OF the
storm, they crowded the platforms and
went forth in The dance .5 Il IL ,ls + 4
One thousand one hundred and twenty.
4 two persons from Great Salt Lake, Davis,
Il Weber, Utah and Sanpete counties were
there, having with them Sc carriages, I68l
waggons, 295 horses, IL Q mules and I6S
oxen. Capis, Pitts and Ballo's brass
bands, the QuadrilIe and martial bands.
from this city, and the Pennington band
! from Davis county, were ID attendance,
land each contributed their quota 10 the
amusement Of the day.
A. AM, three rounds Of cannon were
cred in honor Of the First Presidency Oh
1.-The Church, at which the bands struck up
and filed the air with sweet strains Of
music. Fishing and boating parties we're
scattered along the shores Of the lake
every hour Of the dry when the weather
would permit (.
At 9 o'clock thirteen guns were fred,
one for each year since the arrival Of the
Pioneers in this Valley. The committee
then proceeded TO make arrangements for
/ the dancing to commence. BY 10, the
boweries were filled, and dancing went on
briskly till IL o'clock, especially by the
young aud gay. During the recess for
dinner 1t commenced raining, and CON
tinned the greater part Of the afternoon
About s ia the evening seven emigrants
; came over the mountains from Parley,s
. Park, having a desire to participate 10
! the festivities Of the day. They were
courteously received by the committee,
and q suitable place Of encampment as
q lsigned them a
y Twelve guns were fred at 8 pm. IN
+ honor OF the Twelve Apostles, after which
!. dancing was resumed with renewed spirit
I. and yigor; and, although heavy showers
= fell at intervals through the evening
dancing was kept up till IL o'clock.
b The following songs were composed fol
ii the oceasion:.-- H. N tE.9.
II - u Fr = - -. e !,
I6v ths celebration " jay 24h, 1860, N Big cs.
I toaWood Kanyon ..'G R
mr. W. a. NILS.
4 The glorious Fourth flls every heart
q With thewarm lore Of liberty;
3 Ey'n men Of peace like warriors start
To hail The day that made US FREQ. :.
Wellmay we swell our noblest strains
In praise Of what our sIres have done;
s They broke the tytant j CALLING chains !.
!, Thls home Of freedom for Us won. I, =
But By ahoIisr impulse given. g! 81 1i*+
In thissecluded spot Of earth, 81 III :.
al We raise our gratitude 70 Heaven, 81 t
i And celebrate the Twenty fourth. = II,
We thank God for these mountain tops,
!, Where the bold eagles freely soar; aA
|. That He inspires our peaceful hopes,
D And makes rs feel inH Him secure
II Far from the glorious land We own,
Once dedicated % be free. :.
{ The Saints, misvaiued and unknown,
For God and conscience had to fee: !
A faithful and devoted band 80.
From persecution wend their way; :. I.
God only led them TO this land II
: For refuge, thirteen years day. !.
While others rend each sacred tie .,...
To aeiEe the mine, and grasp the ore.
| We come to worship God on high,
/ .Andin His perfect ways adore. +. =. y:
III The votariss Of the truth are we, = -
i Ando'er her shrine We stand or die;
The guardians Of true liberty, 3.s: =, Il
Wewateh with jealous, sleeplssI eye.
Thrice has the earth with liberal hand
: - Her yearly gifts bestowed around, Is
, since hostile schemes against US plAnn'd, ~
: We heard on this secluded ground.
B We doabtsd that the parent power, stsf
Which should protect would crush ths
0 weak, r,.. H.. s.-..-.- ~: =. II
lf Yet as We viewed the Storm.clouds lower. ls,s
I ? We sought shelter should they break.
10 Him who led as here we vowed -.
= Tot ever 70 maintain onr right;