Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-07-07
"LiacoLs,
nThe Great aud Good President.


Council for the day, was present and enlivened
the scene by discoursing soul.stirrlng and
patriotic airs.
In the absence of the Mayor, Mr.. Gregg
Chandler, was called to the chair. The follow
ing order Of exercises then took place;
l. Music by the Band-The Star spangled
Banner.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Aikmau, Pastor Of
the Hanover Street Presbyterian Church.
3. Music by the Band-Hail Columbia.
a. The Declaration of Independence was read
| by MIR. E. T. Taylor, Clerk Of the City Council
o. Music by the Band-Columbia the Gem of
Of the Ocean.
O. Reading of President Lincoln'a Emanelpa-
tion Proclamation, by Mr.. Taylor.
z. Music by the Baud-Yankee Doodle.
The Reunion of the States. This was an
eKcellen, and at the same time beautiful feature
Of the celebration. A sufficient number Of
yoang lade, 10 represent the loyal States we're
brought upon the stage. They we're dressed In
white, wore on their heads q wreath Of Ivy, and
each carried national flag, They also wore =
sash containing the name VI the State they re.
presented After taking their places, they
Joined in singing tue song entitled orally
Around the Flag Boys" under the leadership Of
Mr.. NJ l.. Lichtenstein. AT the conclusion
OF the singing u young lady representing the
Goddess Of Liberty, came upon the stage follow
States which have proved recreant to the Union
and deluged the nation in blood by their treason.
able acts. They bore no flag and their broWs were
not wreathed with lvy-the emblem Of unity.
The Rev L. G Lockwood, wearing red, white
aud blue sash, advanced and making few ap-
proprate remarks, proceeded as the "represen
tstiVe Of Uncle Sum" 10 administer to them an
oath Of allegiance. Alter they had taken the
obligation and sworn fealty to The United States
, l 4 preaenfad each nf than with "a "A and fha
Goddess crowned them with wreath OF Ivy. Tue
Rev. gentleman then continued his remarks,
congratulating them upon their return TO the
Union, and descsnted at some length on the
glorious destiny that awaits our Republic in the
future. They all then joined in singing orally
Around the Flag Boys"
8. The scholars Of Public School No. 4. then
sang several patriotic airs in good style aud
with marked effect.
TO- The Rev. Mr.. Lockwood then addressed
the assemblsge discussing the affairs Of the
nation, and concluded with an appeal in behalf
4 OF the brave soldiers and sailors who have 30
essentially contributed to save our nation from
destruction. He urged our citizens to do come
e thing In their behalf, aud presented the cl aims
of The Soldiers Homestead and Business Com,
. mission TO their earnest consideration nud SUP
port. as likely to do much good for the brave
men who have periled their lives on tho field OF
strife TO preserve our liberties.
IL Music by the Band
motion was made that the thanks of the
meeting be rendered to the City Council aud
= the Teachers aud Scholars OF the Public Schools
for their efforts 10 render the celebration worthy
= Of the day. 1t was carried in the afirma tive
by unanim1 1us vote.
=, The Benedetion was pronounced by the Rev
II MIR. Lockwood, aud the assemblage dispersed.
q PIc-EIcs.
F..t. l. als =. -
u on the Fourth. Toe Washington Fire Com pan!
II held in Iatusll's Woods 1--WE the People,
ie al Rossiter's, Oh Delaware Avenue Enterprise
II Assembly, at Woodland; st. Josephs Roma
le Catholic Church Sabbath Schools, Gu th
~ BrandyWne, and the Sabbath Schools attaohe
u 10 Mount Salem and Union NJ e. Churches, i
Riddles Woods. Az this celebration, Re-unio
q. Of the States took place, and was done in
nj manner which reflects the highest credit on q
~ " engaged in It, Addresses were delivered by Ih
ne Rev. Mr. Curtis, the Union Church, Rev. NJ
no ouigley, of Ashury, aud MIR. Thomas Robert,
ne Of this city. II was large gathering, au
every thing passed off in the most pleasant au
W agreeable manner
DISORDER
There was hut little drunkenness and disord
py, in this vicinity. AT late hour on Mouda
night, a few turbulent spirits engaged in o ro,
At the corner OF Sixth and Market street. III
police were soon on the ground, aud arrestG
the participants, At the Washington FIJI
RI, Company's Picnic several attempts we're mac
ed. to get up row, but the managers we're ever
IN the alert, and prevented auy serious disturbauo
'- A few fights took place in various parts of Il
vi. city, the efects Of too much Whiskey, but I
~ one, so far as we could learn, was ipjuri
". beyond receiving few scratches Of no cons
quence
of HORSE HtLLRn
my We learn that horse belonging to Robe
Porter attached to q carriage, fell dead on Il
on road between Wilmington and Chadsford, on d
rIs Fourth. Mr.. Porter hired the horse to SOL
-. young men, for the purpose of attending Il
nls celebration at that place. As they were retur
at ing home, the animal fell in the road al
instantly expired. He had been somewh
ort unRell for several days previous to his deaf
in and 1t is supposed that this together with d
the extreme heat, and long drive, produced 4
result mentioned above.
leh
tn, FIRE
The alarm of fire between Eve and six o'oloc
G. on the Fourth Of July, was caused by the bur
10 ing Of the roof of q three story brick house
Ved Filth street, between West aud Washingto
The flames communicated to the oofs OF /
Ic- two houses adjoining, before the firemen reach
itle the scene OF conhagratiol, which were consi
lelf erably damaged. The furniture in the attic
in the hrst building on ERE, was entirely consume
sed The property belongs to Mr.. George M. Phillir
rho Il is supposed to have caught from spark frc
me- the chimney.
18th FiRE-woBKs IN THE RvEsIaa.
'u' ln the evening, grand display of fire wor
- took place, from the roof Of the Twelfth Sire
'I aii Market House, which concluded the celebrate
all Of the day.
oil TO the City Council of Wilmington is t
credit due for this beautiful feature Of the oe
lily brstion. During the evening, fireworks were
,hi. on III every part Of the city and from dark un
eleven O'Clock, the Heavens were illuminat
With rockets
AT TILToH HOSPITAL.
uA- handsome and abundant dinner was sery
up to the inmates of Tilton Hospital, in IL
re- city, on the Fourth, by order Of the Surgeon
ns' charge. The table was adorned with eeea
boquels Of flowers, aud was well supplied wi
wv meats pastry, ice cream, berries, ale, lag
per beer, &c. The company sat down at o
m O'Clock, aud after grace by the Chaplain. I
l. soldiers and their friends partook Of the bou
tiful repast sat before them. A number
toasts were drank, aud good feeling prevaile
Col. McComb, Col. Grimshaw aud several 9th
ary oiussns were present on the occasion.
'rs, EIEE-wORKs AT THE LIVING HOME.
Ts ns splendid display Of fire. works took place
III the Living Home" Dr. ]. A. Brown, Proprieto
nat on the Newport Turnpike, short distance fro
I'd, this city. Also from several private Residence
w. in the same vicinity,
md ILLUMINATION.
la The Office Of Mayor Mars, was brilliant
illuminated during the evening The iea