The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-07-07
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Was the announcement for speaking,
and after the National salute was
fired, the people assembled around
the stand, when Rev. Runck deliv-
cred brief address In German, set
ting forth the object of the celebra-
ton.
Captain Reavis read the Declare
ton of Independence, after which
Mr.. Albert LANCE, of Terre Haute,
delivered, in German, well prepared,
elaborate and eloquent add ess, which
was listened to with profound atten-
ton, and enthusiastically applauded.
Mr. D. y. Doughty next took the
stand, and notBithstanding the many
attractions that tended to distract the
attention Of the people, delivered
most eloquent and beautiful address.
His theme was the Heroism of the
American Soldier" 1t was replete
with beauty and eloquence. The
lateness Of the hour at which the
speaker commenced, induced Captain
Gooding to decline speaking altogeth-
er. The total receipts of the celebra-
ton footed up for the Sunday School
the handsome sum of 81, 900.
The pleasures of the day were pro-
tracted to late hour at night, and
everything passed off in the most
pleasant manner. One man, who be-
came intoxicated, was summariiy
elected from the grounds. He had
evidently mistaken the place to
which he rightfully belonged.
THE BUTCHERS ASSOCIATION,
To the number of thirty-six, in
handsome uniform, consisting of dark
pautaloons, white shirts, with blue
scarfs trimmed with silver lace and
fringe worn over one shoulder and
fastened in front by beautiful ro-
settle OF red, white, and blue. after
parading the street, making a very
handsome display, Joined the process
sion on its way to the Springs.
THE STREET RAILROAD
Was taxed far beyond its capacity
from mornine until after midnight.
A new ear having arrived the night
previous. was placed upon the road,
giving the Company Eve in all; yet
these did not begin to accommodate
all who desired to go. From 6 AM
till night every car was literally
crammed to its utmost capacity, car
rying sometimes as many as seventy at
a single load. The sidewalks in the
vicinity of Main and Second Streets
were crowded with waiting people,
and on Main Street out to Fifth
crowds were gathered on every cor
ner, and to secure seats on the out
going car hundreds took the cars as
they came in, and went ont to the
turn table on Main Street, paying
double fare. One car thus occupied
contained forty six persons when ii
reached the turn-table, and fifty nine
besides the driver and conductor
before it reached Fifth Street, and
thus it was with every car nearly all
day, and it was found necessary early
in the day to attach two horses OF
mules, driven tandem, to each car.
The raaa;s,A--a---1-~-------- .----s-~
at tha Same time the north grove was
likewise crowded by persons who had
: repaired to those delightful grounds
to spend the day.
THE ARRANGEMENTS IN THE GROVE
We're tasteful and convenient. Re-
freshment stands were erected at IN
tervals, at which could be obtained Ia
ger beer, ale, Rhine and Catawba wines
lemonade, soda water and edibles OF
various kinds. In the southeast cor
ner of the grove extensive tables were
arranged where dinners were served
to order, and all could obtain a good
square meal. The children monopo-
lied the two Flying Dutchmen, while
the older people strolled through the
grounds, and all seemed to enjoy the
luxury of breathing the pure air be-
meath this beautiful specimen of
Gods first temple"-the leafy grove.
THE CRESCENT CITY SILVER BAND
Occupied the large stand on the lower
part of the grounds, and diseoursed
the most eloquent music" They never
played better.
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GROVE.
] 1t had been announced that there
would be g \ ational celebration at
Parrett's Grove, under the auspices
of the Democratic Silver Band. At
about 81 O'Clock the band turned out
and played some excellent music
while passing through the streets.
The band was followed by quite a
number of butchers Of the city, who
formed the entire procession. After
rldlng IN procession thus for awhile,
the butchers broke of and attended
the picnic given at the Crescent City
Springs Subsequently. the process
sion was Joined BY large yawl placed
on four wheels, tasteiullv decorated
and drawn by four horses. The vawl
contained young ladies and Misses
representing each State, the Coz.
dess of Liberty standing in The
centre Of the group. The Goa.
dess of Liberty was personated bv
Miss Mary Jones. Tho gun squad
under charge of Capt. Cochran, COM
posed OF about half-dozen men com
, pleted the procession, which. after a