The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-07-08

| " which our RepablIcznism recognises
| Nv their heroism, paticnt endurance. and
devotion % their conntyy's liberty and life.
they have entitled themselves 20 our indy
ing gratitude.
Ia Ckipsirs Of fk< Sesfh--who march 80
sell TO the-tane ''Skeddatdle" have been
shown BY the Yankee Mndsills" Of the
North that true chivalry lies not in the feet.
but in the brave heart snd strong arm
After the toAsts, refreshments we're spread
On the green. in pic mic style. The bOund-
fal supply. on nice cloths. discussed with m
finite pleasure. An abundance Of the good
shings Of this life il !. cersin this people have
been blessed sith.
After refreshments. al pursued pleasure
In the grove in such manner As suited their
taste. The may dance. the shady prone
made. meeting old friends. forming new ones.
and the social conversation afforded means
Of amusement and pleasure. that contriba-
ted 10 make the celebration as in the days Of
"Asia Ls,s Ssns"-glorious: and the oooa-
sion. the more aud ever to be cherished.
The procession vas an impo-isg affair. It's
arrangement and management doing much
credi. to the indefAdgsble Capt James Hook
and his assistant Marshals.
Prominent in the line OF mAres, Was the
Union Rifles. Capt. NJ. ID. Topping. headed
by the fine German Brass Band. The ex-
ceilent drill and soldierly bearing Of the Ri
aes. Was the subject OF general remark. and
ELECTED the admiration Of all Next came
the soldiers in the hospitals here; the cows
lescent on foot. and the others in carriages.
forming an Interesting feature Of the day.
Next came "0h Abe" drawn by four
horses. the guaners neatly uniformed. and all
under command Of Capt. Burroughs
Fire companies Nos. and 3 were On hand.
with their machines tastsfaly decorated.
Aftsr them. the ancient and honorable
fraternity Of Masops. ~ish regslia and en-
biems Of the order.
Then came the Hibernian Benevolent So
ciety. With banner and badges. followed by
the German Sangerbund. dlseoursing sweet
music in honor Of The day which gave birth
10 American liberty.
Last but not least OF the noticeable lea
lures Of the procession Was Professor stan
ages school Of two hundred little girls. all
dressed in white. with wreaths and gsrlsnds.
singing joyfully. a. they passed along in large
wagons. ts-ssfailr orpamentsd for tho occa
sion.
fhsn came citizens oa foot and in esrri~-
gss. making procession IA all OF over bali
a mile In length
The exercise. at the stand op-sed with
music b, the Band. and the Star Spsngled
Banner by Professor stanage's school. two
handrsdsiittle voice. all Joining in the choru-.
each waving miniature banner
Rev. Lyman Abbott then addressed the
Throne Of Grace. followed by the reader.
j T. Scott. and Orator. CollR. ". Thomp-
sou. The whole agreesbly interluded with
music by the Band. and songs BY the Glse
Club and the German zasnerchor.
The soags OF the WARRIOR. in German. and
the MsrsoIIlais In English. we're happily
adapted TO the time and the occasion. as
ness OF disaster TO our arms At Richmond
weighed heavily upon tho minds Of the as
semblsd malfitude.
The manner in which President Edwards
discharged bis duties. vas universally prais
ed He certainly makes a hns presiding
officer