The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-07-05
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The celebration yesterday of the ninetieth ann-
versary OF our national independence had more
than common significance. 1t was the fit consum
nation of the gigantic civil war through which the
Republic has aboIiouslY and successfully passed.
a year ago, it is true the ordeal of battle was
happily over; but vast armies were still main
tained in the field and of the tarest and most
fertile sections of the country was still scene
Of desolaton and suffering. Mems minds
both North and South, we're tar from quiet as it
was impossible to tell how soon the sumbering
embers of rebellion would break out afresh. Since
then a year has passed, and within that time our
armies have been dispersed, and much accomplished
towards q rehabilitation OF the insurgent districts
peace that is founded in impartial justice has been
conquered by the ord, and sanctied by the blood
OF our sons and bro hers w tn the assurance that
this peace is never again to be disturbed by intestine
foes, the nation liberty to breathe take
fresh start in the onward march of prosperity and
power.
And no more fitting occa ion could have been
selected for celebrating the glorious victories tina
lave crowned banners than the day which
the republic, ninety years ago, was ushered into
being.
We have already given at length the programme
1t is only necessary to say that it carried out
nearly to the letter possible considering the
magnitude OF the whole affair.
Our citizens were aroused at early dawn by the
uproar in the streets and on going forth the first
thing that greeted them the unpleasant odor of
burning powder. As the day advanced the streets
were quickly filed with the younger portion OF the
popVlace, each one adding bis mute, however hum
BILE, to the general uproar. The Kissing OF fire.
crackers and squibs mingled with the sharp
reports of pistols, and the loud booming OF the guns
The carnival of noise was at lis height; nor did it
cease until long after sunset.
Another striking feature of the day was the boun-
tiful display of bunting The shipping the river
front, the public buildings, the newspaper offices,
and the principal hoteis were the most noticeable
in this respect. But the patriotism and gratitude
OF private citizens not deferred by the advance
of so and 100 per cent. IN the pIice of flags from
joining in this manifestation OF their joyous feelings
Thus, amld the fluttering of banners and the
cracking of fire arms the morning wore away
until the hour for the grand parade approached
The route over which the procession to move
having been published frequently, there was lno
hesitation confusion in the selection OF positions
the street from Inch to it. Those who were
fortunate to reside along the line of march, ol
to secure invitations from friends who were thu!
dOmiciled, wele early in position, crowdinR tine bal
comics and windows of Arch, Chestnut, and Walnu
streets almost to suAocahon. Every body, of course
was in great good humor with himself and with a
his neighDors.
There was the unavoidable jostIing on the side
now and then disturbance would ar, so between the
more unruly characters But, taken al tOgether thu
day signally devoid OF dsgIacetui incidents
People generally were jubllant over peace anC
union, and had no time OF inclination to resor
to blows and uns emily woi ds. The cOlOIed portion
OF our population we're especially pleased with tn
day, and with AL Its belong they were the mer
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venerable African we not ced who was particular
happy. He mad been drinking deep from the toun
tain OF liberty, or from some more nsp ring source
his joyous spirits finding vent in and clappn
OF hands. The burden OF his song was ths:-
"A lit Ie longer here below,
rt = ory y nal nallelulahl
T9s6 S1aTV Rom9 Rsis 20 niopl, Z cry win CO.
General Hancool,, the Commander in.caief of tn
parade, had promised that the process ION SHOULD
move punctualiy a. 10 O'Clock IRON the corner o
Broad and Arch streets, whether the command
were ready or not. lhls novelty IN prOceS
siOns ana very few renewed that 1t would or cout
be carried out But it was. Tor true to the hour III
head OF the CO umn started. Their pTogiess througl
the CIT, was a continued Ovaton-a trumpaa
march that would have reflected no discredit upon
HOnsul OF a Cesar in The palmIest days OF ancIen
Rome Marching
With columns worn and shattered
WIN banners torn and tatteled,"
the surviving heroes of scores OF battles were re
ceived ali along the line with loud plaudits and tn
waving Oh mnnmeraole bandkercheis II was
The batle.hags were the chief attraction ehcIIIng
as they passed each group spectators fresh burs
OF hearty applause Not les, hearty was the cheenn
when the orphans Of our deceased solder
previously been conducted to Independence
Square in carriages But the boys were ali IN tn
line, marching unCer the command of their owl
officers, and displaying a proficiency in miitar
movements that w4u.d not have put to shame
regiment OF the Veteran Reserves. AS the prO
cessiOn slowly made I,s way IL elcted from a.
spectators the verdict OF being the greatest AM
most interesting success.
But pI OCCASIONS always have an end ana SO ha
this one, although It occupied an hour in passing
tnnaie to tickets OF admiss 10 the SquaT
beook themselves 10 their homes, or went elsewher
W search OF amusement. While the exercises with
t,Ne Square we're progressing apaee there anpeare
10 10 10 diminution OF the mulhtudes on the prime
pal NTeets. This may be accounted Tor by the faC
that Nhe city bad become one vast reservoir
strangers