Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1865-07-08
The 4th in weaverville.

sleeping hundreds along the valley. Then the
Band struck up the glorious 'Star Spangled
Banner, and old and young quickly remembered
that the Eighty-ninth Anniversary of American
independence had come, and amid the lannon's
roar aud soul-inspiring music every lover of his
country responded, " God Bless our Native
Land" An hour later and all was hustle and
confusion; citizens hurried to and fro as if aux-
ious that no duty should be delayed which might
deter them from participating in the exercises of
the day.
The town never before presented so gay an
appearance. Along the principal streets per-
fect wilderness of flags foated to the breeze-in
fact few habitations could be seen On anv hand
from which the national colors were not dis
played. During the previous week some thirty
hag-staffs had been erected within the town
bounds, and the demand for the red, white and
blue ensign of the free far exceeded the supply.
AT O'Clock the Haieck Rifles emerged from
the Armory, ana preceded by the Brass Band
marched to Gray's residence, on East Weaver
Creek, where the Douglas City Rifles were in
waiting. Military courtesies were exchanged.
after which the Douglas boys were escorted to
companies never presented finer appearance,
or went through the various evolutions more
promptly and satisfactorily. Each one numbered
about fifty men, and for neat appearance both in
dress and the condition of their accoutrements
and for promptnesS in obeying the commands of
their officers, they would compare favorably with
any similar number of citizen soldiers in the
State.
When the committee announced that the pro-
cession would move at o'clock, they didn't
mean 1t, but went on the principle that it is al
ways until IL. But they were disappointed
for few minutes after the different bodies
were route for the place of forming and before
10 o clock the procession was under way and
moving finely, marshaled by Jereh. Bennett, as
sisted by Gray, Kaye and Rathbun. The Band
was in the lead then came the Halecks, fol-
lowed by the Douglas City Rifles, Clergy, Orator
and Readers, the Triumphal Car, containing the
Goddess of Liberty, Mss EMMA CLEMENT, and
the thirty-six Misses whose names folow-repre-
sentatives of the States of the Union: Carrie
Williams, Katy Little, Snowbird Williams, Anna
Cohn Ellen Kirby, Flora Walter, Emma Craig
May Norcross, Emma Martin, Mary Thomas, Rosa
Baehr, Georgia Wiiburn, Louisa Gaum, Lizzie
Hindley. Carrie Brown Mary A. Murphy, Nelly
O'Neil, Katy O'Nel, Mary Malone, Lizzie Shurt-
lift, Amanda Brady, Mary Ruch, Lizzie Loots
Lena Wallace, Matte Todd, Ella Osgood, Emma
Bennett, Anna Mitchell, Katy Textbook, Mary
J. Gribble, Mary A. Holman, Ariadne G. ketch-
UNI, Lizzie Carr, Mary a. Carr, Sarah Blackwell,
Eva Ainsworth. Then followed the St. Patrick
Benevolent Society, German Hospital Society,
outside delegations and citizens generally.
As the procession moved along the appointed
route to Faggtown, minute guns fired, the
gun occupying position the hill Immediately
opposite the Theater and in front of the German
Hospital. AS the long line of people moved
down Mill street, Faggtown, and thence to Main
street, it was continually greeted with cheers,
the waving Of flags and handkerchiefs and other
demonstrations of joy. Returning to the Thea
ter in the most perfect order, the Goddess of
Liberty, beautifully attired and bearing her part
we'll, first entered, followed by the thirty-sx,
arrayed in white dresses, with pink sash. Then
followed the military and societies, and then the
Theater was filled, for when the procession ar
rived at the building all the available space not
set apart for the companies and societies had
been occupied by ladies and children. 1t was at
first believed that the gallery would seat the lat
ter comfortably, but the turnout much
greater than anticipated, not less than three
hundred ladies being present, one-half of whom
had to occupy the body Of the house.
Over thousand people were in and around
the building when the exercises commenced.
While the audience was being seated the Band
executed national air in mastery manner,
after which Rev. Mr.. Henning introduced,
VINO OUcTeu up IL HtdIticlt lOuCulHp appear
TO the Throne of Grace. song by the Glee
Club followed, then the reading of the Declara-
ton by Hon. J. P. Jones a song by the Glee
Club reading of the Emancipation Proclama-
nation by E. F. Allen, Esq. reading of WELLS
Poem, BY Hon. John P. Jones, (Which the
feature of the day, and repeatedly called forth
the most enthusiastic applause) then - Victory
at Last" by the Glee Club, (which was well re-
ceived) Here II. J. Howe, ESQ. was introduced
for FIJI 6ftv hold ha
of people spel-bound. His Grafton was mas
ter effort and one well worthy the occasion
We have room for no extended notice now, but
it will be published in full next week. Then
followed national piece by the Band, and the
exercises closed with the q Army Hymn, to the
music Of Old Hundred and grand old chorus
it was for hundreds of willing voices Joined in
singing it. The proceedings at the Theater being
at an end, the procession reformed and returned
to the place of starting and was dismissed. As
the military returned to the Armory their SOL
derly bearing and the precision observed was a
matter of general remark. The two companies
SHORTLY afterwards sat down to a sumptuous din
ncr at the New York Hotel, and for an hour in
wine and song exchanged courtesies, sentiments
and congratulations. Though we do say it, at
no place in the country, numbers and facilities
for celebrating considered, was the 4th day OF
July, 1865, more enthusiastically and properly
observed. The town full of sober animation
The decorations were a prominent feature, espe-
cYally the Triumphal Arch in Main street, which
was a masterpiece of skill and good taste. A
splendidly-executed eagle, in the act Of rising,
wrought by Mr.. Hubbell, and finished by Nor
cross), surmounted the arch, while the notices
a. Union Forever, . . Freedom, - q Army and Ma
W. ..l776" and q 1865" were tastefully dis
trbuted. Nearly every building on Main street
was trimmed with evergreens, and thousand
flags ioated to the breeze from masts and house
tops The afternoon passed quietly, and at early
candle-lght splendid display of fireworks was
witnessed from the hill in front of the Theater.
The pieces Grant " Sherman" " July 4th, ;"
ZIG" and the mammoth eagle, were truly
beautiful When this exhibition was at an end,
dancing commenced at the Theater and hap
pier party-oue more firmly bent on enjoyment
and good feeling, never witnessed in the
mountains The Theater. we had almost forgot
ten to say, was elegantly decorated with appro-
pirate notices, evergreens and the national
colors. Dancing lasted till daylight, and the
happy though tired multitude went quietly home
1t was great day in Weaverville-perhaps the
greatest we shall ever witness. We are requested
bv the Committee of Arrangements to thank all
who aided in the success of the day, especially
to Capt Chas Crowninsheld and corps. who so