The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-07-07


place, passed off very pleasantly and very
creditably to the committee Of arrangements.
The people turned out, we might say, en-
masse. We have seldom seen a larger crowd
in the city, on any occasion, than were en-
Toying themselves in thousand ways, on
the 4th. Many came to listen to the address
of Senator VanWyck, as a mental ard intel
lectual treat-nany more came to celebrate
the day from patriotic motives, and still
many more came because the crowd came,
and because it was a holiday. Whatever
were the various motives, thousands came,
enjoyed themselves and went away, satisfied
with their days enjoyment. At an early
hour in the morning, they began to arrive
from the rural districts, in carriages, in bug
| gies, and in lumber wagons. We noticed
many vehicles filled to their utmost capacity
with banners floating in the breeze as they
came in. Then there were many strangers,
from Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago, and
Waukegan, who joined in the celebration
with zest that showed they were well sat
isied with the spot they had chosen for the
days pastime.
The day was as fine as could have been
desired-bright and pleasant, but not I'M
comfortably warm-and our city was in
holiday attire. The streets were dry but not
dusty, and park and walks were shaded with
the wealth of summer foliage.
The published programme of exercises
was carried out with the exception of the
firing of cannon The day was ushered in
with the ringing Of all the bells of the city.
At ten o'clock the procession was formed
on Market square under the direction of the
the Marshal Of the day, Capt. Mars who
by the way, performed his duties credita-
bly, to himself, and to the satisfaction Of
Everybody. All the fire companies were out
in uniform, with engines and hose carts fine
ly decorated The procession was led by a
full brass band from Brighton that discours-
ed martial music, aud added argeIy to the
enjoyment of the occasion.
Around the stand all the seats prepared,
were filled, and every standing place within
hearing distance was filled. Col FRAN K,
presided on the stand with his usual dignity.
After most eloquent and appropriate prayer
by the Chaplain of the day, Rev. Fl. M.
pOr,,r,zoD- A. JooJo,.o H., of Tndo,oo,,Japca
was read by Rev. Mr.. NORTON The speak
er was then introduced and proceeded to
give us one the best addresses we have lis
tened to in long time. The crowd testified
their appreciation Of the address by frequent
and enthusiastic bursts of applause. We
give the address elsewhere in full, which
precludes the necessity Of further comment.
Those who did not hear it in full, can read
it and make their own comments,
The celebration closed in the evening
with a fair display of Fireworks. The ex-
ercises passed off throughout, pleasantly and
and agreeabIy to all, with no accidents or
contretemps to mar the enjoyment of the
occasion.
We noticed no drunkenness, heard no con-
tentions, and witnessed no fights or melees,
usually attendant upon large and miscellane-
GUS gatherings.
We cannot close an account Of the celebra-
ton without abiding to the reSult of the
efforts of the Ladies Soldiers Aid Society, in
turning to good account the large gathering g,
and making the celebration of our Nation al
Independence rebound to the benefit of those
who are in the field, fighting to preserve that
national Independence, The ladies prepar-
ed refreshments In the Park, consisting of
Ice Cream, Lemonade, Strawberries, Coffee,
Biscuit, cold meats &c. Most of the mate
rails were contributed, and many of our first
ladies devoted th emselves to he task of
waiting upon the multitudes, at the stands,
all day. The efforts of the ladies closed in
the evening with most pleasant dance at
Simmons Hall in connection with which re-
freshments were furnished in the unoccu-
pied store below.
We understand that the receipts of the
Ladies altogether amounted to the sum of
$40, the expenses to come out Of that have
not yet been ascertained, but the am cunt
will not be large.