The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-07-07

in an easy aud graceful manner.
The reading of the Declaration be-
ing ended, the Marshal arose and
apologized for the absence Of Judge ,
johnson. who had been engaged for
the morning orarion, and at once In
troduced Mr.. Richardson, a young |
lawyer on Third Street, who delivered /
a short address. He did not attempt !
to tell the story of our Independence, |
but proceeded to a review of the Ro
man Empire. and of the customs Of |
barbarians, and drew q striking con-
trast between the condition of the |
people of those with the people of
these days. lie touched gently the
Norman Congress, spoke Of the ac-
ton Of that body when it compelled
King John. once upon
time, to do certain acts, but drew
no conclusions, nor made no
application to the present. Thus
from century to century down to the
days of 1776, theyoung orator descend
cd. closing up in a highly eulogistio
strain on the freedom of our country,
and our glorious free school system.
Upon the whole the young man ac-
quilted himself with credit, though
when he concluded his remarks be
had not nose than fifty auditors, the
string band at the dancing platform
having struck up in the meantime,
when a general rush was made for
that place.
Mr. Samuel Jones then announced
that there would be a recess till about
o'clock, at which time an Grafton
would be delivered by Judge Parrett.
But" said Mr.. Jones, II want to
make a speech myself I have been at
loss to understand for the last seven
or eight years why the affairs of this
Government have been carried on as
they have, and have come TO the con-
clusion that it is because there are
more fools than wise men, which fact
IS proven when the people go off to
sec a dance instead Of listening to q
good speech. IF celebrations are to
be carried on in this way, I will never
be in favor Of another one"
The crowd then dispersed for din
ner. Those who were fortunate
enough to be invited to dine with, or
to belong TO a private party, Jared
we'll, but those who had gone there
under the impression that a free din
ner for all had been prepared, did not
fare 80 we'll. A full description of
the scene at the general table was
given by an eyewitness, but its pub
LEGATION would not add to the interest
of the occasion, hence it is omitted.
At about 3 P. NJ. the people were
again called together, when Judge
Parrett proceeded to deliver a short
address. During the speaking the
noise and confusion was so great that
it was difficult for those Immediately
in his front to hear him. The ora
ton was short, but delivered with an
earnestness, and IN excellent style.
It was, indeed, interesting in the
highest degree to those who we're for
tunate enough to hear. Want of
snaoe, nreeludes the possibility Of
speech.
As early as four o'clock several
fights had occurred. and later in the
evening, it is said. quite a number
engaged in that highly patriotic pas
time. The great National Picnic
closed about u PM, and the people
returned to their homes, those who
remained until that hour feeling per-
fectly satisfied, no doubt.
THE EXCURSION ON THE TARAscoN .
Was most brilliant affair. The boat
arrived here about l o'clock and left
few minutes before 2 p. ". There
were over 600. excuFsionists aboard,
and large number. fully 80 at least,
were added here. \ large number
were from New Albany, several
from louisville, and others from all
points intermediate. The New Alba
ny Brass Band accompanied the ex
petition, and fine string band was
also on board. Capt. Gilmore and
his co-ordinates and sub-ordinates
were untirlng in their efforts TO make
all comfortable, and to add to the en-
joyment of the occasion.
Touching at Henderson, she pro-
ceeded to Mt. Vernon, where she re-
manned half an hour, during which
time several of the excursionists were
taken to his house and most literally
entertained by that prince OF liberal
hearted gentlemen, George Violin,
who had two beautiful United States
flags floating in front of his premises.
After waiting in vain halt hour
for the Quickstep, the Tarascon
started back, and landing on the
Kentucky shore beneath delightful
shade, awaited the coming of the
Quickstep for an hour, while many Of
the excursionists wandered throush
the woods. Again getting under
way, she returned to the city at MIDI
night. The entertainment on board
was really princely, the dinner and
supper being unexcelled. As soon as
the tables were cleared in the after
noon and at night, the dance began, and
JOY was uncon6ned. Music on the
piano, accompanied sometimes by the
performer vocally, and sometimes by
full choir, was interspersed.