, 1862-06-26
THE DAY WE CELEBRATE.
In Extensive Programme Laid Out.
Details of the Celebration.

The Committee Of the Common Council !
met Last evening to perfect arrangements for
the celebration Of the coming Fourth Of July. |
There were also present committees in coll
su1tation as follows:
BOARD or TRADE.
Col, 3, 8. Sheppard, 3. McChesney, G. 4; Ro-
Esrs, ] c. Wright, ~ D. Houshtelin5 and j. J. |
AKRCANTnE ASSOCIATIONS
j. B. Bowen, ]. Lynd. n. Tnttle, c., n. Cady, E.
Hampstead and q. g. Wicker.
1orEa anH's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
G. Y. Smith. Vim. Sprague, S. T. Rogers and
e. 8. Bowen.
TIE MUSIC.
Aid. Brown, from the Committee on Music,
reported that, having consulted the Light
Guard and Washington Bands, he found th.y
bad hetn engaged BY the German Association
for picnic at Wright's Grove: but afler-
wards, seeing the committee from the German
Association, found that they would readily
join in the procession, before going to the
Grove, giving also the use Of the two bands.
Mr. Greenebaum stated the oh ect Of their
given to sigel at the close Of the war. They
had made every arrangement, aud would
readi1y join with the Council.
TIE MAroR's PROCLAMATION.
Aid. Holden offered resolution authorlz~
ing the Mayor to issue proclamation request
ing the merchants OF the city to close their
stores and places Of business on the Fourth Of
July, to allow their employees to participate
in proper celebration Of the Day. C.rried
AID. Hahn recommended that the city ap-
propriate 81 500 for the celebration.
Mr- Geo. 8. Bowen, from the Young Mems
Association, reported that they would attend
in body.
EnnfofiGc rft h. a&t ba tn
one delegate ench to meet with the other COM
mlttees at the Council Chamber this evening.
Adopted.
b1r. Wicker moved that one Of the regiments
from Camp Douglas be invited to join In the
procession. Considerable discussion ensued
upon the propriety Of the resolution, and the
| safety of the withdrawing that number from
the guard Of the camp.
Mr. Greenebanm finally offered an amend
mint to the effect that an Invitation be cS-
! tended to Col. Tucker, that If consistent with
safety, he will allow q delegation from the
| camp to join in the procession. Cauied.
TIE APPROPRIATION.
Mr. Greenebanm also offered a resolution
| requesting the committee to recommend the
| Common Council to make an appropriation
| OF s., ,o00. Tie gentlemen present, he had no
doubt. would vote Tor it, and it would be
carried.
Aids. Hahn aud Brown thought It little to
| LIE cIeuIL u NuiCa550 tu1L Eue uaQ never Eele-
brated the Fourth OF July, and that an appro-
priation should be made.
Mr. Shepard, from the Board OF Trade, wish
ed an appropriation. He thought it would not
look we'll to 20 on the street begging Men
should not be asked II they aeouzd contribute !;
they should be told they Shoald. Ii there were
any disloyal men in our midst, he wanted then,
| 70 be, made to pay for celebration Of the
Fourth Of July.
The question being taken on the resolution
Of Mr. Greeuebaum to appropriate sum no;
exceeding IS, 600, it was unanimously adopted.
CoMA1TTEEs.
On motion Of Aid. Hahn, committee o
scyen, consisting Of one from each COMMITTEES
present, were appointed on tbs selection O
an orator and reader of the Declaration OF In
dtpendenc.. as follows: J. L. Hahn. G. G
Wicker, J. G. Wright, G. s. Bowen, g. Greene
baum, AID. Brown, D. Hougheliug.
On motion of Mr. Greentbaum the follow
ing gentlemen were appointed committee OF
; progranime for the day -
Aids. Hoyt, Harry ard Woodman,G- S. BoH
en-, G. G. Wicker, j. J, Richard, II. Greene
| baum.
On motion adjourned to hdf-past scve'
this evening.