Smyrna times., 1865-07-05
The Fourth.

The Fourth.
Yesterday, the eighty ninth anniversary of
our National Independence, day always eel
ebrated with bonfires and illumination" "
was more especially celebrated on this occa-
sion as not only our Birthday, but our pres
ervation as a nation, and the return. of peace
after four years of war to maintain that pres
eryaton.
The day was appropriately celebrated in this
town. Business was Sushended, and the occa-
sion generally respected, more so than for four
years past. Early in the morning the McClel-
Ian band performed through the town, previ-
OuS to starting for the Hammock
EsArrangements for celebrating the days ap-
propriately had been made at Schoolhouse
No. 3. The ladies' committee decorated the
stand very handsomely with flags, fcstoOning,
&c, together with shield; bearing the names
one with the name Of Lincoln and one with
DuPOnt-drapcd in mourning. The meeting,
after music by the Union band, was organized
by electing DIR. VIM. Cummins, president; T.
CarrOw, VIM. Nailor JOS HOffecker, JOS. W.
Mariner and j. G.. Bryan, Esqs, vice presi-
dents and Dr. f. D. Daley, secretary The
president, after making a few wel-timed re :
marks, introduced Dr. Cooke, who delivered
an impressive prayer The Declaration was
then well read by Master Chas. w. Cats. The
first speaker introduced was H. W. Draper,
Esq, of Dover. He alluded to the day, its i'm
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to it now that the rebellion is suppressed. In
speaking of passing events he took strong
grounds against allowing those men who inau-
gurated the rebellion to have control of the
Southern States again, contending that the
sacrifices the war wouldbe in vain ifsuch were
the case His alusions to our prowess and
strength as nation were eloquent. His ad-
dress was highly compIimented.
+. ). McWhorter, Esq, of this town. fol-
lowed. lie alluded to the predictions and fail
ureS ol tie rebels, spoke some plain truths t.
the avowed Sympathizcrs in our midst review.
ed the Governors plea for slavery, and pro
nouhced the institution dcad-as did the rest
was in favor Of punishment for treason, anC
closed with a beautiful tribute to the flag. Hi
arguments We're torcible, his illusions gooc
and his speech pleasing. At its conclusion th,
meeting adjourned until 2 clock
In the afternoon, after prayer by Rev. DR.
Morsell, Levi c. Bird Esq, of Wilmington
was introduced He referred to the day, pas
) and present; to the various issues that ar
upon US? reconstruction, stayus of the negro
o., and the strenth that has been given to Re
publican institutions by the overthrow of tn
rebellion. His speech was greatly admired.
Dr.. Norseil next followed at the request q
the meeting. He referred mainly to the day a
before the war; was proud that secession ha
been subdued by righttu authority of the Gov
ernment, anu plead for nercy as a means t
'ft53t:; y" TT. Cooke, also by request, made
short address. In referring to what had bee
] accomplished by the war, he stated that thos
t who used to get insultcd at the sight or men
ton Of the old flag in church and elsewhere
now got insultcd at being told of it.
Geo. '. Massey, ESD, of Dover. next ad
) dressed the meeting. He reviewed the cha
OF events, link after Ink, as they have trans
pred up to the present time, and shove,
what had been accomplished by the Decla
, ration of l776, and firmly re-established il
1860. This addressed was systematic and rhe
torical.
E Mr. Gardiner, a book agent, also made
short address.
The Union band played the National air
and other appropriate music at the various in
torvals, much to the delight of the large audi
ence
After the benediction ty Rev. Mr.. Mccoy
and the doxology by the band, the meetin!
dispersed. Every loyal heart seemed delight
ed with the proceedings.
AT night fireworks were exhibited in variou
parts Of the towrf.