Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-07-12
The Fourth of july.

Message occupied so large portion of the
space in our semi-weekly, VIC borrow the
account of the Democrat which is full.and
very correct. We notice but one omission
One Of the most marked and beautiful OBJ
jccts in the procession, were the fire en-
glnes and hose carriages, which were new
~ painted, and were splcndidly decorated
with flowers and evergreens. We know
that the fremcn can do almost anything
but the machines" were festooned aud or
namented with such exquisite taste that
we are sure that the ladies handiwork was
there The Democrat says:
The S6th Anniversary of American Tndc.
pendence was commcnorated in thi, place.
on the 9TH inst, with fine displays ON the
part of the people. Tho dav was greeted nt
its earliest dawn with the thunder of nrtille.
ry and ringing of bells. EVERYTHING during
the morning hours betokened a bright. pleas.
ant and Interesting day BY % o'clock, tho
streets and Public Square were crowded with
thousands who had assembled from afar and
/ i'NN W uulNc III tue pThUu festival.
The Public Square presented un aninstinp
sccre at all hours ofthe day. The large cam
vass tents, the "Aying horses" swings and
rcfreshment booths and stands, dotted over
the grounds, and each formed neuclus for
a crowd of well dressed and well behaved
| people, who seemed to cniov themselves
with zcst worthy the "duy We celebrate. "
The usual amount of explosives were in.
dulgcd IN by "Goung America" and al.
I though everything seemed lmprcgnated with
the odor of saltpctre, there were no accidents
occurred to mar the enjoyment of tho oc-
cnsion. There were instances. however.
where horses were badly frightened bv the
burning OF IRE crackers, ETC., which needless
boys and young men threw ut them. Such
conduct is very censurablc. and the porpe
traitors should be restrained by the outbnritics
from committing outrages (for it is an out
rage to frighten horses, attached TO vehicles.
when the streets are crowded. with .people of
aHsexes,) that oftor put in peril the Hives of
! many.
At 10, a. NJ, procession was formed. in .
the following ordcr Martial Music. Miles /
Artillery, Warren Zouaves, L0rdstown In
fnntry, Braceville Rifles, Fire Companies
Nos. l and >, Cadets Guards, Soldiers of ls-
II in Carriages, Orator and Reader, Clergy,
Mayor and Council.
Tue Procession moved though the princi-
pal streets, making by far the finest display,
DOth military and civic, seen in this section
Tor years, II, indeed, ever before. The War
rem Zouaycs, in their dashy now uniforms,
looked SPLENDID, and We're a centre OF attcn-
tion. The Warren fremen never looked
better, than on this occasion. Our citizens
should be proud of them, and deal with
them libcrally. The Lordstown Infantry
Company presented n soldierly appearance,
and looked well on parade
The Bracevillc Rifles were noted for the
number of finely built men in their ranks, us
well as their martial bearing. The Warren
Cadets, although few in numbers, made
creditable appearance, and went, through
their drill with the precision of veterans.
"A notable feature of the day was the excel.
lent martial music that was present
The reading of the Declaration ofIndepen-
drnce by Mr.. w. IL. Clark, was performed
in II very satisfactory manner.
The Grafton by Prof James Marvin, was
to quote the language of many who heard
it--''a splended thing" 1t was full of stir
ring, patriotic sentiments and was delivered
IN style that won and retained the attention
OF the vast auditory. by its energy and spirit
The music ut the stand was vocal, and con
sisted OF several patriotic songs, by Il choir Of
Indies and gentlemen, under tho lead of Mr.. ;
w. Ii. Clark.
At the conclusion OF the exercises ut the
stand the multitude repaired to the large tent, 4
under whose capaciOus shelter good dinner
was spread After dinner. the assembly was
called to order by JUDGE SPEAR, President
Of the day. The next thing in order being
the toasts and responses, the Committee on !
Toasts, Messrs. Q, X. Hunt and j. d.. Wat
son, offered the following sentiments:
REGULAR ToAsTs
lst WeDoy ace Celebrate. .-Endoored to :
every true American heart by Il recollection
of the tolls, trials and the triumphs of a
Volunteers Struggle Response by w. o.
Forrest, Esq.
and loyal, They have left their homes, kim
drcd and friends to defend their country's
dag. We fully appreciate their patriotism. )
and will, guard and protect their interests and
while absent. Response by j. w.
Tyler, Esq. (
80. The Soldiers Of the Rerol,,tion.-W ,
venerate the memory Of the departed respect :
and esteem the gallant few SURVIVING Res
ponse by VIM, Ritezel. {
1th. The Soldiers Of the late IFar.-Braye I
men and true. Their heroism will ever bo I
Response by j. Dana. :
9TH Ihe Fdthe" Gf oV' Country. Where |
will our liberties be when the name of George
Washington is forgotten? 7
9th Ths Pioneers Of Ohio.-The perils, Il
tolls and dangers incident to n frontier life G
nave tended to develope country great in r
very element that ooinposes ~ free, prosper. !,
Ins and happy country. Response by j. ''
Palm, Esq
7th. General Winfold Scott.-Where he h
eads, the Stars and Stripes will be victorious. 81
Response by Gen. I. ]. McLain, v