Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-06
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BosToN, July 4.---The observance of the
Attn was universal with our people, but with
less noisy demonstration than heretofore
The hopeful news from the battle field, and
the cheering message of President Lincoln,
created profound sensation. The result of
the great battles in Pennsylvania was the all
absorbing subject
At the city regatta, to day, Hamll won the
first prize of 500 in the single scull race,
beating Stevens of Poughkeepsic, Webber Of
Portland, and Harrington and Doyle of Bos-
Ton. Hamll and Leary won the double scull
race, beating Wooden and Delany of Cold
Spring, and Hanson and Jarvis of Newbury.
The George j. Brown was beaten by the Me
Clellan, Boston boat, in the four cared race
Inc SIX Dared race was won by the z. L.
Tucker OF New York, beating the Harvard
crew, and POughkeepsie crew in the j. Nc
Kay.
NEW YORK, July 4.--rhe 4th of July was
duly celebrated in this city, in the usual patri-
otIc and enlivening manner, by the display of
hagS, by the setting off Of crackers, by the
BGFmihg Of tremenaoGis9 an MOUNT Of gu hBJhe
der in every conceivable way, from early
morn to dewy eve." This p. NJ. a large nunl-
Der of ladies and gentlemen gathered together
at the Academy of Music BY the invitation of
the Young Mems Democratic Association.
The assemblagG called to order by Hon.
Luke COzZens, who nominated Hon. Z. w.
Engs as presiding officer. Mr.. Engs, on ia
king the Chair, made a very happy speech.
The Declaration of Independence was then
read by Hon. Godfrey c. Gunther. This was
followed by a reading of the guarantees of
the Constitution by Hon. Eli p. Norton. Ad-
dresses were then made by Gov. Seymour of
New York, Ex-Governor Seymour of Conn,
Representative Pendleton of Ohio, and Hon.
Richard o. German of this city. Gov. Par
ker of New Jersey was present. and intended
to speak, but was called away hurriedy, to see
about the forwarding Of more New Jersey
troops to the relief of Pennsylvania. mag
nificent band of music was in attendance, and
played Hail Columbia, Star Spanged Banner
the Grave of Washington, and other National
and patriotic airs. This evening there are
splendid displays of fireworks in ali the pub
lie squares, while our private citizens appear
to be trying to Guido the city authorities in
doing full honor to the day.
WASHINGTON, July 1.-The assemblage on
the presidents grounds, to-day, attending the
celebration ceremonies, was composed in part
OF the military, corporate authorities, and Ma
sonic and Odd Fellows fraternities Hon.
Hiram Walbridge delivered the Grafton, he
having been selected, as the committee of ar
rangements say in their invitation, on account
of his being Il citizen OF the great state of New
York, holding the largest interest in the ma
tional Union, and be should therefore speak
in behalf of that Union at the capital at this
the most critical period of our country's his
tory. National salutes were fired by order of
the government, and generally the day was
celebrated with much enthusiasm; and at
night there was in all directions proflse dis
plays of fireworks. Secession sympathizers
early in the day endeayored to cast gloom
over the community by extravagant false
hoods concerning disasters to our army, but
the light of truth soon ditfuSed general joy
and dissipated their dishonest purpose.
PHILADELPHIA, July 5.-The Fourth passed
here without any political demonstrations,
both parties having given up Their projected
assemblages on account of the invasion 81 the
state. The movement of companies and reg
iments of inmate men through the streets
made them lively. The reception Of an oflic-
ial dispatch of Gen. Meade, and President
Lincoln's congratulatory address, created
Juror which soon extended throughout the
city, raising intense enthusiasm among the
masses, which found vent in cheer after cheer.
Fireworks were promiscuously displayed
Mrs Gen. Meade was serenaded, and the city
was alive with JOY.