The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-07-07
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Whilst the Army Of the Potomac, rein
spired by it's confidence in the intrepid ,
MEADE, and the glorious associations
which cluster around the ldes OF July,
were achieving deeds which will make |
the Fourth Of July, 1868, occupy as
momentOus place in history, as the
Fourth Of July, 1776, the people Of
Nashville and Davidson county, together
with the gallant soldiers in our midst,
we're renewing their voices upon the
Altar of Patriotism.
The roar Of artillery, st an early hour,
ere yet tho sun had gilded the eastern
horizon, and the ringing of bells, gave
note Of preparation; and soon the "Star-
Spangled Banner" 1oated above The
Capitol, other public buildings, and from
prominent points, whilstnumerous stores
and private residences were decorated
with flags Of all sizes. There seemed to
be a general disposition TO honor the day
as in the olden time, before Tennessee
patriotism was blighted by the irosts Of
rebellion.
AT o'clock, in accordance with the
published programme, those who con-
templated joining the procession, began
TO assemble on the Public Square, and at
the appointed hour, the procession, form
ed by Chief Marshal II. r. Myers, moved
in the following order
Military.
Orator and Reader of the Day
Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council.
Union Club.
Union League.
Citizens in Carriages.
Citizens on Horses.
In this order the procession moved
through several Of the principal streets
of the city, TO North College street, and
along that street to Jefferson, when
wheeling on the left, it made It's way TO
Fort Gillsm. Seen from the Capitol, as
II moved along Jefferson street, the long
AthN VI NhS HhOINeHlNn was n LuObl mug
nifcent and inspiring spectacle, the
equal of which had, probably, never been
witnessed in Nashville on any similar
occasion. The military were under the
command of Col. A. G. GILLEM, of the
lst Middle Tennessee Infantry, the ac-
cOmplished Adiutant General of th,
State, and were composed of the LIST NJ
Il. Infantry, the 22d Michigan INFANTRY
the 4th E. T. Infantry, Sd E. r. Caval
ry, and the 4th y. T. Cavalry. Arrived
at Fort Gillem, the procession was greet
ed by large concourse of ladies anC
gentlemen who had assembled, 20 par
ticipate in the celebration Of the Ma
tionAl Birthday. The old and lh
young, middle age and infancy, wer
there represented; all seemingly inten
upon relieving Tennessee's escutcheoi
from the foul stains which her rebel lea
ders had cast upon il.
The exercises nj the stand were opene
with fervid and eloquent prayer, b.
Rev. DIR Hays of the Presbyterian Church
gentleman whose eminent talents, pu
rity of character, and unObrusivenes
could not shield him against rebel pro
seription.
Hon. HORACE MAYNARD was expecte
10 speak, but Rev. w. G.. BROwELow an
nounced that he had accepted of an Ia
vitation TO participate in the celebratio
Of the 10th Illinois in Edge6eld. III
patriotic ParsOn was willing TO subm
to this change in the programme, in cor
sideration of the fact that there was L
lack of material to make the CELEBRATE
there all that could be desired. Aft
making some very striking remarks,
concluded by introducing II. IL. HARE
son, Esq, to the audience, who proceeds
to read the Declaration of American Ii
dependence, which he did in a mann
that reflected upon him the highest cred
Rev. Mr.. Brownlow then INTRODUCES
Prof. AMAsA MoCoY, of Washington, d
Orator Of the Day, who delivered mo
stirring and eloquent GRAFTON, which W
received with every demonstration
delight by the immense conoourse
people to whom il was addressed.
is one of the fineet orators of the as
no one ever made deeper or more pr
found impression upon our people.
was fortunate that his services were pa
cured. Long viii he live in the memo
of those who heard him, as one Of I
lire men of the day, who, comprehend
the Importance of this great crisis
American republicanism, earnestly &C
seerated their vast talents and inhuer
to the preservation and perpetuation
the Government framed by the Rsvo
tiOnSry patriots and ssges.
The exercises over, the crowd
persed, amidst a sslvO from the artille
and music from the bands in attendan
After supper another large and inf
ligent audience assembled at the CAPT
filling the Hall and Gallery of the R
IeseniAtiyo Chamber to oyernowi
Here they were addressed by Col. L
HoUcK, a talented East Tennessean,
lied from his home, but proudly sery
his country. With words that b,