Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-07-06
TRINITY JOURNAL.
Celebration Of the 4th of July.

Weaverville may justly feel proud of the man
ner in which her citizens, aided by genera
turnout from every portion of the county, com
memorated the anniversary day of our Nationa
Independence.
Two thousand would be fair estimate of tn,
number of people in Weaverville on the 4th, al
intent on one object-paying just and loya
tribute to the men and day that gave us liberty
and country, now in its hour of gloom and mad
ness still dcarer than ever. All party, faction
and sectional feeling was forgotten in the general
joy and reverence for the day and its halloNe ed
associations
The procession formed on Court street, at 10
o'clock, in the following order
First came the Union Guards, Capt Crownin-
shield. The company numbered iorty-live dress
blue shirts, black pants with white stripe, blue
caps with silver band. The drill exercises were
performed with great precision.
Next came the Weavcrvile Hook and Ladder
Company, John W. Owens, Foreman Dress
red shirts. black pants and straw hats. The Com
pany numbered seventy-fve men, among them
many of our most prominent citizens. The Hook
and Ladder carriage was beautifully decorated
with wreaths of flowers and upon it was erected
n throne, upon which sat pretty little girl in
white-Emma Craig representing the Goddess
of Liberty.
Next came company of Artillcrymen, about
fifty in number, organized for the occasion, un-
der command of " Happy jack" gunner. They
fine, hardy looking set OF fellows full of
mirth, and many OF whom, like their captain,
were old men of wars men. The six FOUNDER fol-
lowed their wake. Their dress was white shirts
with blue capes black pants and straw hats.
Then came the Martinetti Troupe Band Wagon,
and large body of citizens brought up the rear
The procession moved down Court street,
thence to Faggtown, and thence to the Theatcr
Here the Union Gual ds formed Il double line. and
the whole procession marched into the building
The stage and whole Thcater was tastefully dec
GRATED with American flags the house was full
many Of the citizens occupying seats upon the
stage. prominent among whom we noticed the
benevolent, intelligent face Of Father O'Reiley.
The procession was led by the Weaycryile Brass
Band.
J. p. Jones, Esq, acting chairman Of the Com
mltee Of Arrangements, in few appropriate
remarks, introduced II. j. Seaman, Esq, who in
clear and distinct voice read the Declaration
of Independence. Then folowdd a iinc and ap-
propriate poem from the pen OF one OF our most
gifted ciizens, Luke f. Wells The poem was
read by II. J. Howe, Esq, and called forth shouts
Of applause.
But the most interesting and grand success Of
the day was the oraton Of Hon. Il. T. Miller; it
was eloquent and classical, breathing throughout
spirit of true and loyal patriotism. His paint
ing of the carly struggles and sunerngs for lib
criy by our fathers, was finished pcture-hs
alluson to the pail of gloom that now hangs
over our beloved country, was as affecting as it
was eloquent. lie more than pleased his audi
ence did full justice to the occasion, and reflect
ed lasting honor and credit upon himself.
In the evening our people were entertained by
fine display OF fireworks, and the celebration
OF the day wound up with brilliant dance, mer-
ry hearts, patriotic sentiments and universal
good feeling,
Too much credit cannot bc awarded to the
Committee Of Arrangements for their good man
agement, and Chief Marshal, Wells Wetherel,
and his assistants.
The Grafton of Judge Miller, and Wells poem,
will be printed next week. 1t was impossible to
get them in type in time for this paper