Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-07-05
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Yesterday was one OF the days that VII
ever be remembered by every American
who participated in the glorious celebra
ton of our natal day Of liberty. The rair
of the preceding day not only laid thu
dust, but had rendered the atmosphere q.
pure as a maiden's dream and as exhiler.
ating as q sherry cobbler. At sunrise tht
bells on the various churches of Virgins
and Gold Hill rang forth a merry welcome
and the Provost Guard honored US with
a loud salute, which was repeated at noon
and sunset. At an early hour everybody
was astir and the streets were crowded
with people who were con the Fourth y
to all intents and purposes. Along the
line OF Main street, from the north end Of
c to Crown Point Ravine, the American
flag, from a full grown banner to q lilli.
putian streamer, was extended to catch the
caressing breeze, and in many places the
display was particularly fine. On &C.
count of the rain Of the preceding evening
the formation of the procession was de-
layed until IL NJ, when it was formed on Is
street, from whence it proceeded south on
B to the Divide. and thence to Gold Hill,
passing down Main street to Crown Point
Ravine, where the Gold Hill delegation
joined in the crowd, and started for Vir-
ginia in the following
ORDER.
Marshal Peasley and aids, both from Vir-
Ginia and Gold Hill, after which came the
fine Metropolitan Band, discussing sweet
music. Next came Gen. Van BOkkelen and
Staff, finely mounted and gaily caparisoned,
followed BY the National Guard, numbering
fifty men, the Emmett Guard, numbering
thirty.righs men, and the Gold Hill Home
Guard. The appearance Of the military was
particularly fine, and Capt. Sutterly, as line
officer, acquitted himself most creditably.
NeRt came the prominent feature OF the pro-
c~cssion, the
FIRE DEPARTMENT..
First came Yellow Jacket Hose Co. No. .,
OF Gold Hill, the invited guests Of Engine
Co. Ne. l, Of Virginia, both numbering
ninety men. The hose carriage Of No. 2
was magnihcently decorated with garlands oil
flowers, and her members in a neat, new uni.
form, were n fine set Of men.
Engine No. | was finely decorated, and
turned out 4 bully crowd Of able firemen,
creditable alike to themselves and the city.
Next came Young America Co No. 2,
numbering ffty-eight men, and drawing their
engine, which was decorated from brake to
lounge with ~ribbandS, streamers, flags and
wreaths Of flowers. The appearance Of this
engine was very fine, and elected many fat
tering remarks from all.
Next came Liberty Hose No. |, OF Gold
Hill, with their carriage finely decorated with
wreaths and garlands Of flowers, both natural
and artificial. On the top of which, was a
little son Of the Foreman, W. Fl. II. Lee,
holding in his hand the American flag. The
decoration Of Liberty Hose was very fine
and tasteful, and reflected credit upon the
excellent Company, who were the guests OF
and were followed by Eagle Engine &c. No.
3, Of Virginia, whose engine was hung with
wreaths Of flowers presented BY Mrs. saba
Bou,ell, Mrs. Kate Peters, and others. In
the center of the engine, on n carpeted plat
form draped appropriately, sat Miss Flora
BRAY, dressed TO represent the Goddess of
Liberty, holding in one hand 4 wreath Of
flowers presented BY W. L. Hale, OF Gold
Hill, in behalf Of Liberty Hose Co. No. l,
and in the other a staff, upon which was
placed the Cap Of Liberty. Miss Bray was
draped most tas,efully, and along the entire
route was warmly welcomed rs the repre-
sentative OF that which every American so
much admires-" Liberty" Liberty No. l
and Eagle No. :, jointly, turned out one
hundred strong, good fremen and fine look
ing men.
Next came the City Band Of ten pieces,
who discoursed excellent music, frequently
playing that most popular patriotic song en-
titled, "Marching through Georgia" in the
chorus of which the whole crowd joined,
making the hill sides rich with sounding
melody.
Eight axe-men preceded Washoe Engine
No. 1, which turned out fifty men, good and
true on her ropes. The Engine was finely
decorated with wreaths, boquets and flags.
Reclining on the raised seat, near the front,
was Miss Jennie Worrell, magnihcently at
tired and in graceful position. Her presence
sent animated life to the polished surround
ings, and we can hardly express our admira-
ton Of the beautiful appearance, Of not only
the Engine, but the fair one who occupied
the seat Of honor. Four's boys may well be
proud Of their appearance. In the rear OF
the Engine came some neatly clad youths
bearing some OF tho finest markers" ever
borne then came the Hose Carriage, well
manned and beautifully trimmed. Fou7's
turnout was very fine indeed.
Knickerbocker Nc. s, came next, and we
feel safe in asserting that a finer looking set
Of men never manned the ropes. She shows
ffty-six men, every n OF whom looked the
true fireman. The Engine was finely de
corated with garlands Of flowers and wreaths,
and two young boys were seated on the En-
CINE, each appropriately clad and bearing
miniature American flags. 1t is hardly posi-
bic to discriminate among so many, but we
heard it remarked several times that Five's
boys were the finest body Of men, as a whole,
in the procession.
Next came Confidence Engine Co. No. +,
who turned out forty men, every one oil
whom We are willing to gamble on, as be-
ing true firemen, and ready TO do their duty
every time. Their Engine was not as finely
decorated as some Of the others, but that
NAV, in part be accounted for, from the fact
that No. 6 is the youngest in the Virginia
Department. Already she has done good
service, in both Gold Hill and Virginia, and
ANYTIME when the bell taps or the fame:
glare upon the hill sides, will never be found
with "last water"
Last, but BY no means least, came Hook
and Ladder Company Nc. /, Of Virginia
numbering about forty men. The truck
carriage was most splendidly decorated from
tongue to ,iller, and forty better men never
manned q truck than were on the ropes
The truck was among the first organized
companies in Virginia, and has "done the
State good service" many times when water
wouldn't do to put out flames. There is NJ
fire company on the Coast that can surpas'
the Hooks" for good square "tire ability
and We like to give them their honest dues
The above list comprises the Fire Depart
ments of Virginia and Gold Hill. OF whicf
we may well feel proud, for not only do they
constitute seven.e ighths Of a grand parade
but a finer, more willing, drawer and bette
set of men never lived, and we challenge The
world for their equals. Yesterday they were
presided over by Chief Williams, First ant
Second Assistants, .McCarty and Paddock
who did their duty in excellent style anc
proved themselves most efficient officers.
Following the Fire Department came TIT
city officers Of Virginia and Gold Hill il
carriages and numerous private conycyances
Mex. came n grand Car Of State, beautiful!
decorated, having on its sides the name o
every State in the Union, and bearing in th'
body thirry.six young girls beautifully dress
ed, to represent the several soyereignties
who, as the procession moved along, sang
patriotic songs. Following came two teams
drawn BY six horses each, and containing
any quantity Of beautiful little girls, whit
looked pretty, were dressed prettily and wer'