The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-07-11
The Fourth in Jackson.

The fourth was ushered in by as bright 6
day as could be desired and at an early houl
the booming of the cannon aroused the in.
habitapts from their slumbers to hail the tth
anniversary of our nations independence.
In perfect contrast with the fine company
of Cavalry which were to parade the street.
at 9 o'clock, there appeared at 6 o'clock in
the morning, company of mounted men
purporting to be the National Body Guard oi
Gen. Lopez de Santa Anna, dressed in 'ation-
al uniform of most fantastic characteristics
The stock on which they paraded at the sound
Of tin horn was in remarkable contrast
with that afforded at McMury's stable, be-
ing composed of an alienation Of mules and
horses that evidently had been warned against
the deeterious effects of toe much corn during
the warm season.
/ At the approach Of the hour for forming
the procession this company which had
amused the populaee during the morning
hours, mysteriously disappeared and was
seen no more during the day. The riders
were in Masquerade, thus rendering the iden-
tity of the actors in this caricature matter
Of conjecture.
Agreeably with the programme the process
sion was formed at 101s O'Clock by the Mar.
shal of the day, Capt. Burt, of the Cavalry, in
the following order:
Jackson Cornet Band, Mississippi Rifles un-
der the command of the gentlemanly and ef.
ficient officer, Maj. Griffith, Fire Company
and Hose Company, typographical Associa-
ton, CAlliopean Debating Society, Jackson
Guards, Ladies with attendants mounted
bearing banners; the Cavalry bringing up the
rear.
At IL O'Clock the procession proceeded to
the Fair Grounds followed by multitude of
citizens admiring the splendors of the military
uniforms and the curiosity OF printing national
songs for the crowd while the procession was
moving. Arrived at the Fair Grounds the
military entered the arena, and forming into
line the ladies and attendants entered bearing
the banners. Hating in front of the Cavalry
Miss WILLIE PETTUs presented in a very ap-
propriate address ON behalf of the ladies a
beautiful national standard, which was eIo-
quently received by Mr.. EUGENE BARNES,
on behalf Of the company. Advancing
short distance the ladies' halted in front of the
Rites, who were also presented, in an elegant
speech on behalf of the ladies, with a splendid
banner by Miss SALLrE Hay, which was re-
ceived in patriotic response, by 81 Lieuten-
ant r. A. SMITH.
These ceremonies having been performed
the ladies and military retired, when the order
Of the day was continued by prayer by the
Rev. John Hunter. 1t was then announced
that the Declaration of Independence would
be read by c, A. Brougher. E q, who. after
few patriotic remarks, proceeded to read to an
attentive audience. Mr.. Brougher having re.
tired from the stand Capt Burt introduced to
the assembly, J. c. Campbell, Esq., who de-
livered most patriotic and eloquent Grafton;
the multitude frequently interruptiDg him
with enthusiastic applause.
Dinner was announced from the Ustrum-
the Floral Hall being assigned to the ladies
and the lower floor to the gentlemen where
an abundance of provision were profuSeIy
spread. Dinner being over the companies
were formed in line and entered the arena
when all returned their seats in order to wit.
ness the drill Of the Cavalry and Rifles,
which consisted in firing by companies and
sections. Considerable excitement prevailed
at this time, the horses being spirited, and but
very little accustomed to the discharge of ri
e IS in front and dragon pistols over head.
In the meantime the lovers of the dance
had repaired to the grounds prepared for the
OCCASION but the military Withdrawing un-
expectedly from the Grounds the masses
took it AZ the closing of ceremonies and soon
followed the music to the city, thus closing at
an early hour the festivities of the day. At
night the saloons of the Bowman house pre-
sented happy scene The beauty and chiv
airy Of the country were there assembled in
vast numbers, and the few hours allotted to
the enjoyment Of music and dancing passed
off pleasantly.
The thanks of the Typographical Society
are due to the kindness of Mr.. Spencer for his
very acceptable atteption in conveying the
printing press, and also to Mr. Chas. Dudley
for the services Of his elegant grays. The
generous spirit displayed by these gentlemen
on this occasion is highly commendable.
On the whole it was an occasion long to be
remembered by all who shared its festivities