Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-07-06
FOURTH OF JULY

The 18th was a gala day in CALI
polls. At an early hour the boom
ing of cannon awoke the echoes OF
the Virginia hills, and the sleeping
population OF town and country.
Capt. L. c. Forsyth, A. Q. M. at
this post furnished a magnificent
team of six dun horses, harnessed to
a wagon for the use of the Gallipolis
Band, and another fine team of four
grey horses, to a wagon for the ac-
commodation of number of young
ladies dressed in white.
A procession was formed by Mar
shall L. Langley, Esq, assisted by
Mr.. ". c. Hayward, in which we
noticed the Odd Fellows and Sons of
Temperance in full regalia. A very
large delegation of returned soldiers
also took their place in the line
The procession was greatly increas-
ed by large number of our citizens
Headed by the Band, which discours
ed most excellent music, the process
sion marched through the principal
streets, to the Academy grounds,
where stand and large number of
seats were prepared. The crowd in
the grounds was estimated at about
two thousand persons, whilst fully
that number were scattered through
the town.
The exercises at the Academy
commenced by singing the Doxology
'sPraise God from whom all blessings
flow. After which a most impres-
sive prayer was offered by the Rev.
Van Deursen, of the Presbyterian
church of Gallipolis. The Declara-
tion of Independence, prefaced by a
few appropriate remarks was then
read In excellent style by Rev.
Thompson of the Episcopal church
of Gallipolis, after which the audi
ence was entertained by an address
of great power, and eminent fitness,
delivered by the Rev. Breare, of the
the Universalist church. The mark
ed attention paid the speaker by
the vast audience, many Of whom
were obliged to stand during its de
livery, is 5he best evidence of their
appreciation of it, We shall endeav-
or to1Iay it before our readers next
week, confident that the sentiments
Of patriotism and devotion therein
contained will find a hearty response
IA every loyal heart.
"A short and sturring address WAS
then delivered by Capt. c. c. Ale
shire of the 18th Ohio Battery, who
was called out for the occasion
The procession then reformed and
marched TO the Public Square, where
a dinner was set out in the Commits
sary building that beggars descrip-
ton Twelve tables running the
whole length of that large building,
fairly gresned under the load of rich
riands placed on them, by fair hands,
who were ready to wait upon the
brave and gallant soldiers who years
ago went out from among US tc
aght in defence of their country.
The soldiers and all others whit
chooseto partake, took place arount
the tables and did ample justice Il
the good things SO bountifully pre-
pared for them.
We are not sufficiently posted up
on the various departments connect
ed with this feast, to specify an,
particular persons having charge
It is enough to say, all did their duty
in rendering the day one long to b
remembered. Cannon at interval
were fred and we are pleased to lear
that in this department all passed ei
without accident.
The day was well observed by on
citizens and business men: AL
drinking houses, or other pla
ces of bosiness were closed
and remained SO during the day.