, 1867-07-05
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
THE FOURTH IN TOWN.

ones swearing at the City Ordinance that
nreveuted them from enjoying 'the day we
celebrate" by the explosion of fire crackers
,;stols and miniature cannons. Not cracker
exploded, no. pistol discharged, not lead
cannon busted during the entire day. Our
efficient City Marshal and his deputies had
;nstilled a wholesome fear in the breasts OF
all. both great and small, and for once IN
our lives, and in Walla Walla, the law was
enforced and the Fourth of July failed to
enrich the makc1s of Chinese fire crackers
At eleven and half o'clock, A. NJ, the
procession formed at the Methodist church,
and marched through Main street rtF6S GSI n-oces.
AF:it n aAJg gSr grove Inc process
sion was a fair one for an impromptu. The
features of the procession wee the tlremen
and the fair(y) young lassies, dressed IN
white, with miniature flag, with The name
Of some one of the thirty-seven States upon
it. in their hands, and seated in the Liberty
Car, with Miss Mamie McAuliff in the
center, looking radiant and beautiful as the
Goddess of Liberty.
The exercises Of literary character were
satisfactory to all aud reflected credit upon
the Reverend and Honorable gentlemen who
participated. After these exercises, bountl-
ful collation. was discussed with zeal and
animation, and the assemblage of about
twelve hundred dispersed.
At the close of the day, the third salute
was fred and the day wound up with two
dances, at which those who delight to trip
the light, fantastic toe, kept step to the
music until "thc wee sma' hours ayont the
tWall.
THE FOURTH IN THE COUNTRY.
In addition to the celebration in town,
arrangements were made for honoring the
the day at several points in the country.
At Wild Horse, we hear that there was a
celebration, and generally good time. On
Mill Creek, arrangements were made for a
celebration. But the greatest demonstration
of the kind was on the TOuchet, in Star s
Grove, about three miles above Waitsburg.
Here the farmers and settlers living on the
Touchet and Coppei, to the number, vori>
ously estimated at from four to five hundred,
assembled and had a really glorious celebra-
ton. The grove selected for the occasion
is most lovely spot, and there, under the
shade of forest trees, we participated in a
really glorious celebration. At III A. NJ
the large concourse was called to order by
Mr.. Phelps, who acted as Marshal of the
Day. The iteyeE5. ". McGhee was then
introduced, and opened the ceremonies with
the following
PRAYER.
"Beiug Of beings, God and Father Of angels
and men, our God and father, spirit of spirits
life of life, our life, life Of men and angels, We
are thy creatures, we would adore thee, we are
thy subjects, We would obey thee, we would
love thee. OF make the influences of thy spiri
and thy providential power TO be felt in our
hearts in more than an ordinary degree to-day
while we worship here in this pleasant and de-
lightful place. under the tree of liberty, cvi
and religious, which our fathers planted, whose
branches are as wide as this continent, extend
ing from the Atlantic to the Pacific, under th'
shadow of which our beloved nation now re
poses in peace and enjoys the blessings bequeath
ed to US by our fathers most of whom faller
asleep, some remaining to this present time t
enjoy with this another Of the anniversary
days Of our nations birth We are here TO cele
brate the glorious Fourth of July. We canLo
recount Gods blessings TO our nation for 81
years, but we recognize that the hand tha
planted and has fostered us for so long time
Is still stretched out over for good. Grea
God, may thy power be felt and thy protecting
hand acknowledge by our whole nation, to>dny
Bless our President, the Cabinet and all th,
various officers and departments of our govern
ment; give our Senators wisdom and our Repre-
sentatyes understanding, and from the Presideu
down TO the most humble citizen Of our grea
nation, may all seek thy council and thy for
r. IL. l..
ton and guidance in time 10 come. Keep ia
from our foes. Give us peace at home, auC
let rot civil discord come, nor blood be shed il
our land. EvermOre bless US here in the Pacific
aud our brethren in the Atlantic States. Will,
we meet to celebrate and commemorate th
hAlloWei day, may we with renewed devotion t.
our country go forth TO contribute our might t
sustain aud perpetuate the great goverumen
God has given US. may we to-day renew
our devotious to our country. Bless the speaker
who is now about to address us. Bless tht
families and individuals who have contributed
TO this celebration. Keep discord from among
US Bless us in all Of our relations in this life
As fathers and mothers, husbands aud wives
parents and children, neighbors aud friends
Guide us by thy council here keep US 10 Thy
love, and when We fall on earth, take Us up tc
live with thee in heaven, which favors we ash
for the sake of Jesus Christ, and through hi,
merits, and to thy name, Father, Son, and HOLY
Ghost, shall be all the praise, world without
eud. Amen ~
The Declaration Of Independence was read
BY Mr.. D. Locke, in a clear and impressive
manner.
Mr.. W. H. Newell followed in q brief and
patriotic address, and was succeeded by Mr.
]. Il. Lasater, 10 an eloquent and patriot,
speech. Short addresses we're also made BY
hessrs. McGhee, Locke and Phelps, the lat
ter concluding by inviting the assembled
% throng to partake of the refreshments which
had been provided in profuse abundance
Ihe crowd then repaired to the dinner table
Where the choicest viands we're arrayed il
the most tempting style Not less than 6v,
hundred persons we're feasted to their heart,
content, and yet at the conclusion, enough
remained to have feasted Eve hundred more
Dlnner over, the aoor which had been ex.
temporlzed for the occasion, was cleared "a,
dancing, and for several hours the youppe,