The national Republican., 1861-07-08
LOCAL f w s .
THE CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF
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JULY.
We continue our notices of the celebration of
the Fourth of July at the various camps which
were necessarily crowded out on Saturday,
owing TO the great press Of matter on our col.
umns:
The Fourth at Roach's Spring.
The Fourth was celebrated in good STYLE bv
the third New Jersey regiment now encamp
ed at Rosch's Spring. Before daylight there was
disposition manifested to make noisy de.
monstration, aud for little while there ap.
peared to be q general popping of revolvers
with an occasional report Of musket, but this
was soon suppressed. At n o'clock the regi.
ment was formed in hollow square around
flagstaff that had been erected the day before.
A new flag had been purchased by the officers,
and OF o signal it was unfurled, and as its beau.
tiful stripes aoated on the air. it was greeted with
three hearty cheers. General Runyon then en-.
tered the square and proceeded to deliver a
short address, in which he spoke of the patriot
ism Of the New Jersey troops, manifested by
their leaving their homes, not for the sake Of
the pay, but at sacrifice Of business and COM
fort, and to defend the institutions which had
been bequeathed to them. He spoke of our
labors here that, although we had not been
engaged in conflict with the enemy, It had been
no fault Of ours; that we had never taken any
backward step; we had always advanced in
every movement that had been ordered, and
that we had always held the ground which we
had occu pied that we were ready to meet the
foe and do our duty as our forefathers had done,
and that If we fell on the field of BATTLE it would
be in defence of the same rights for which they
had contended, and that our memory would be
cherished by future generations, as theirs had
been, by those who have succeeded them.
In conclusion, speaking Of the cause in which
we are enlisted and the fortunes of war, he said
If we live it is well, if we die it may be bet.
ter, for how can man die better than for the
ashes Of his sires and the affairs of bis God?"
The General was frequently cheered during the
course of his address, which was eloquent and
patriotic. The "Star spangled Banner" was
then sung by choir, the men all joining in
the chorus, with fne effect.
Lieut.. Col. Moore then made few remarks,
in which he complimented the men upon their
good order and neat appearance.
The regiment then formed in column, and
was marched to the usual place for forming the
line, and dismissed.
Throughout the day, the best of order was
observed, the men amusing themselves in a
quiet way with here and there group musi.
cally inclined, singing patriotic songs.
The celebration was projected and carried
out by Lieut.. Col. Moore, who is in command,
Col. Napton being engaged on general court
martial, at Alexandria.
The Fourth at Camp Jim Davis"
CAMP "JIM DAVIS"
CHAIN BRIDGE, July 4, 1861.
At all early hour in the morning, the boys
busted themselves in making the necessary ar
rangements for their visitors-not only in the
appearance Of the camp, but in providing an
extra dinner-some to please the sppetites o.
mamas and papas, while others endeavored tc
please the fastidous palates of "the fair, the
chaste, the INEXPENSIVE she."
At IL o'clock, M, q national salute of thir
ty.four guns was fred from our battery of 64
Founders, under the directions of Lieut.. Fisher
company A, Washington Light Infantry. The
detail made from the different companies work
ed the guns with degree of proficiency very
creditable, considering the limited time the,
have been in charge of the battery and a
each gun belched forth, the crowd Of visitor
made the welkin ring with lusty cheers for tn,
Union and our flag. The last gun IA Ga
pounder) was fred by one of our lady visiters
Later in the afternoon, the Washington
Light Infantry, company A, was drawn up il
line, and their commander, Capt. Lem. D. vii
liams, was presented with magnificent sword
belt, and sash, on behalf of the members of tn
company by Mr.. John W. Clampitt, in nea
and eloquent address and, withal, appropriat
to the day we celebrate. The speaker took oc
casion to refer to tho changes that have com
DER us, and delivered an eloquent eulogy o.
our national ensign.
Captain Williams replied in feeling re
spouse, and assured his friends that it shoul
never be drawn but in defence Of his country
and when once drawn, should not be shesthe
till victory perched upon his banner, or th
hand that welded it should be laid in the dus
During his reply, a span of horses ran ava
with carriage that had been left by a carelei
driver, and for a short time the whole cam
was a blaze of excitement, badly soaring Ii
ladies and children. After fatiguing chss
they were captured, but not until they had cor
pletely demolished the temporary pavilo
erected for dancing; the expressions Of regr
at this last incident we're very loud, particular
upon the part of our many lady friends, wi
had in anticipation the enjoyment Of the ma;
dance. The disappointment, however, 500
wore OF beneath the delightful stains of mus
furnished by the band Of the Michigan thir
(which is Immediately adjoining our camE
kindly offered by Col. Mcconnell The DIRE
parades Of the third Michigan and of our ov
battalion were viewed by many spectators, wi
great pleasure. Az night, ponnres were klndl
and drums beat, till tattoo" reminded US
duty, when to our tents we repaired, well pleas
with the festivities of the day. Our camp W
visited, during the day. by about three hundr
ladies and gentlemen. ETNA'
At Camp Trenton.
The day was splendidy celebrated by
First New Jersey regiment, at Camp Trent'
near Columbia Springs. A flag was raised
the color line, by Col A. J. johnson, at AZ
NJ. The chaplain, Rev. A. St. John Cham
made an address, giving history of the
tional banner, &c. Later, fuller services t.
place. Gen. Runyon, commanding the n
Jersey brigade in Virginia, made an enth,
asticaly patriotic address. The Declaration
Independence was read, an grafton delivered