The hydraulic press., 1860-07-07
The Fourth at San Juan.


There was no general arrangement for the
celebration of the Fourth at this place; and
Yet, the citizens managed in different ways,
to commemorate the 84th return of the ami
versary of American Independence in a very
spirited manner.
THE OLE ANVIL.
The day was ushered in by the firing OF
the old anvil, whose frequent discharges
awoke the echoes of the hill, and also the
drowsy sleepers, to consciousness Of the
event which was upon them.
The CHILDRENs PIC MIC.
The North San Juan Band discoursed q
number of lively airs in the street, and at
ten o'clock, took position at the head of a
procession of the school children, who,
with flying banner, and accompanied by a
ceeded to a grove of pines some half mile
east of the town, where they were enter
tanned with music, edibles and lemonades.
Mr.. Israel Crawford submitted series o.
patriotic resolutions, appropriate to the
occasion, after which the assembiage was
eloquently and fervidly addressed by Judge
Bronck, of Cherokee. couple Of hours
having been thus pleasantly spent, the pro-
cession reformed and marched back to the
Theater, where dancing filled up the hours
till four or FIVE o'clock in the afternoon. =
The company then dispersed, very much
pleased with the days entire proceedings.
PIC MIC NEAR THE MILL.
During the morning hours, another pic
mic party, which had previously been pro-
jected, consisting of the young ladies and
gentlemen of the town, met at the resi-
dence of ]. B. Johnson, Esq, and from
thence proceeded to the Railroad of Messrs.
Clark & Johnson, where capacious car had
been especially prepared for their reception.
Four spirited horses were attached. The
pleasures seekers took passage; the horses,
gaily decorated for the occasion. started off
on a trot; and 1t was but short time till
the excursionists were conveyed to the beau
tifnl grove about two miles distant, where
ments of all kinds had been made for their
reception. Two swings had been erected,
seats arranged, and platform for dancing
constructed. In short time the lovers OF
Terpsichorian amusements were gracefully
vis-a-vising in the quadrille or whirling in
the giddy mazes of the waltz. The music
for the occasion, was furnished by those
masters of the science, Messrs. Amsbary
and Pryor. Rompng, playing and promen-
the entertainment. The ladies having pre-
pared a sumptuons repast on the grounds, at
the proper hour it was partaken of; and af-
ter most delightful q time of it," in which
all hearts, hands and spirits joined most
heartily, at three O'Clock in the afternoon,
the party rode back to the city, and sought
their several homes to make preparations
for the Ball to be given in the evening"
Particular praise is ascribed by the party to
Mr.. Frank Clark, for the admirable manner
in which he had provided for, and superin-
tended generally on the occasion.
THE GORDON BALL
In the evening grand Ball was given at
the Sierra Nevada Hotel, which was attended
by most Of the ladies and gentlemen from
the Mill picnic party. The music was
by Amsbary and Others Mr.. John Gordon
it is said, 8 laid himself out" on the supper
1t was a superb spread; and so general aud
glorious was the nature of the pleasure en-
joyed by the dancers, that they suffered day
light OF the 9Th to dawn upon the happy
scene; and even then relinquished the Ball
room with sigh and regret. No greater
praise could be spoken in favor of the Ball
and those who gave it.
BALL AT THE BREWERY.
Our German fellow-citizens, who seldom
60 into anything by halves, had one o
their splendid I" faderland" reunions in the
evening at the Brewery Of Mr.. G. W. Koch
Dancing in the spacious aud well-ventillated
hall, commenced at q seasonable hour. and
was conducted in most spirited and de.
lightful manner till an early hour of the
morning. Every one who attended seemed
pleased with the entertainment A sub.
stantial supper, embracing the choicest VI
ands, wines, liquors and miscellaneous bev
erages, was served at one O'Clock, A. NJ
which was enjoyed amid scene truly plea
SAINT and agreeable.
ICE CREAMS.
Mrs. Rachael Mestayer entertained hel
patrons throughout the day with deliciou.
article of ice-cream. We are pleased tt
learn that she will continue the sale of tn,
article during the season. The same deli
cions beverage was dealt out at the saloor
Of aessrs. Brown & Clark, newly opened il
Green's ire-proof building.
THIS WELSH EIsTEDDFoD AND CONCERT.