The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-05

was established all the Capitol grounds.
thousands "O, o., :" negroes s ~, sa.,ea on the grass
IN apparent deght under the brong rass OF the
Dancing was improvised wherever the gropi furnished
an accommodating love-, and from u. stems Of the
Washington monument both wh.ts and dusky orators |
rang the changes slavery, fcomens rights and pro-
spec,ive conscat.a thr" 20 tho live long day. Out
sue ne e Oh rue side OF the square long row oil
stands ercc.ed where lemonade oranges aud er
iuxrsies dispensed TO Ethiopian cus' kners.
The prevailing tone was that OF Iiverai good
and was generally noticed that-thc coored equation
never before exhibited such remarkably weu dressed
appearance hey did to-day. The stores acre almost
invariably closed and public institutions appended 0us
ness altogether.
AZ Elbs park large number Of the white population
wa> present throughout the day. Akiug tho occasion
l0j ous by plentiful absorption OF fagcr beer
The military display commenced at Camp Grant early
in the forenoou by parade Vi fgnt battery f. OF the
Fifth artillery, aud severa Companies the Eleventh
United States infantry. Tue following order to
the troops
GEM RAJ oRpERs-No A.
HEADQI>aKrERs FIRsT MILITARY DISTRICT
STATE or VIRGINIA, RICHMOND July l, 1881
Tue 4th Of JAY 1867, being the ninety first ami.
versy Of the Independence OF the United States, viii
b. appropriately observed throughout tins command
national sau,e will be fred at meridian at all points
tho usual hour Tor guard mounting and this order read
after which all labor except that which Is necessary FOR
guard and police will cease for the day The Offices OF
the several departments will be closed unless for the
transaction OF urgent business. Commanding ofhcers
Of posta authorized 70 make such other preparations
and arrangements for the day a. they may deem It,
J. "a. sCHOFIELD, u. S. A.
8 r. CnALFM, A. A. G.
After the order was read the command marched to
tho city Of Richmond passed headquarters with band
playing and colors flying, and after firing salute in the
General schoaeid Issued The following order this
morning to the Justices of the Henrico County Court,
who had convened Tor the trial OF James Jeter Phillips,
HEADouARrERs STATE or VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, Va, July A. 1857
To the JUSTICES OF THE COUNTY OF HENRIco:-
SlR-Today being the ninety first anniversary Of the
independence Of the United States and certain wit
desire to avail themselves Of the privilege OF celebrating
the day, Major General commanding directs that you
adjourn your court until Tomorrow, the 9th inst
am, srs, your obedient servant,
J. L. RATHBONE, A. A. A. General.
between negro and United States soldier tho latter
rather under tho influence OF liquor, shook his nst at
the colored man. and got knocked down for the same
The Day In Norfolk and Fortress Monroe.
FORTRESS AoNRok, July 4, 1867.
To-day business has been entirely suspended
large republican meeting held in Norfolk, and
Frederick Douglass and other prominent speakers adj
dressed it. Great enthusiasm was manifested. dis
play of fireworks took place To- night and witnessed
by a large number Of visitors from distance
The Celebration in wilmington, N. G.
WILMINGTON, N. G., July 4, 1867.
Business has been generally suspended and large
number Of people have gone excursions by railroad
and steamers The,United States gunboat Lenape and
revenue cutter Moccasin covered with Gags and
streamcrs and the American flag displayed from lie
shipping and public buildings
The Celebration in Charlcstew, y. G.
CHARLESTON, S. c., July 4, 1861
The Fourth of July observed throughout tho Caro-
lnas Salutes were fred At sunrise. and sunset
At Charleston all business places closed at The
public buildings and the ships in the harbor deco.
rated with flags. The colored societies paraded the
streets, displaying flags in profusion. At their
procession passed review in front OF General Sckes
residence. The national played aud enthusi-
astic cheers given for the General State dinner
given this evening to General Sickes by Governor Orr
at which many distinguished persons present The
festivities closed with grand promenade concert
civil functonaries officers Of the army ana navy and
large number Of citizens were present
The Celebration in Montgomery, Ala.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 4, 1867.
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national salute was fred at the Capitol to-day. A
large and enthusiastic meeting Of colored people
took place Wilson'S Grove where speeches were dov.
cred by General Swayne, Governor Patton, John c.
Keer and two coored orators. strongly endorsing the
Congressional plan OF reconstruction and explaining the
political rights OF freedmen.
The Celebration In New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, July T. 1857.
Business has been Suspended and the day generally
observed holiday 1t passed OF very quietly. The
military paraded through the principal streets this
ing and fred from foot of Canal
street. Tho Newspaper and military offices and the var
Gus public and private buildings were decorated With
national colors. Those Of Austria and Prussia were
draped In mourning. Many holiday excursions left
city this morning and the streets were crowded with