The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-07-07
THE DAILY APPEAL.

calm, bright, balmy morning gave promise
that was fulfilled that the Fourth Of july
was to be splendid day. The little folks
were out in great numbers, eager for the
commencement of the festivities, and ouI
crowded sidewalks attested the attendance
of many visitors from abroad. About half
past eleven clock the procession began to
move, preceded by flag which was car
ried in advance to designate the route. First
came the Silver Star Band then the Warren
Engine Company hauling their hose carriage
which was handsomely decorated, then the
Curry Company with their machine very
beautifully trimmed then the Car of State
(Which was gotten up with excellent taste)
containing thirty-seven little girls a Il dressed
in white and each bearing a small American
flag with the name of one of the States
printed upon it. Then followed a carriage
containing the officers of the day, and then
a very beautifully decorated car containing
" The Band of Hope "a side order, we
believe, of the Temple of Honor. The left
of the column occupied BY citizens in
carr iages and on horseback and altogether
the procession was quite as extended, and
presented quite as attractive appearance
as any we have had here since 1865. The
children in the two cars sung Marching
through Georgia." the Battle Hymn of
the Republic and other songs as the line
moved along and when the exercises were
being conducted in the Theater, the children
Of the Car of State sat with their flags, in a
semicircle on the stage, and by their ap-
pearance produced a very pleasing effect.
The exercises opened with an earnest, elo-
quent prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. J. W. |
|Stump, following which Col. Musser read |
the Declaration of Independence, pronounc-
ing that instrument in fitting tones and |
with excellent effect. Charley Clarke then
delivered his spirited and well conceived |
poem, ca ling out much deserved applause
The poem was suited to the occasion and
was rendered with a not less appropriate
ZONE and gesture. General Edwards, at the
conclusion of the poem, addressed the au-
|Hience in the eloquent and nicely written
ora ton which we present to our readers this
morning. Judge Thomas Wells presided
furing the exercises, and by the ready man
per with which he conducted the business
pr the occasion, tended, in 10 small degree
20 the completeness of the highly success
full exercises. In the meantime the band
played the patriotic airs with spirit and
kkil. And now we have a few words to
pay of the manner in which the celebration
hinder the auspices of the Committee of
conducted. 1t became
fvident, early IN the action, that this would
ave to be rather economical affair. Money =
|vas scarce, and the committee found it :
Necessary to cut their garment by the size =
! the If cloth. The brass band having been :.
\ fered large sum to 60 to Virginia was =
|ut of the question the invitation of State, ,
county and Federal officials involved the |
lecessity of the hiring of numerous car 8
|iages, so that was voted down; and mas ),
bought best to expend the bulk of the
binds in giving the children (who were best
Untitled to it, the largest opportunity to par p
Fcipate in a good time" 1t is believed Of
bat they were better provided for than ever is
K fore in the town upon a like occasion C
here has been some fault found because n,
be Governor and his STAG were not invited n,
participate and the chairman of the n,
Pmm ittee has been charged with a willing ca
ess to display personal animosity against VI
Is Excellency-to spite " HI i'm, in other pc
|ords, by leaving him out. The facts of 50
be case are that the inviting of the Gov s.
|nor and his staff was entirely forgotten -
hd the neglect was the result OF an awk-
hrd oversig ht-nothing more nor less .e
either the committee nor its chairman ~
Fes any apology to any man or set of men 81
( anything more inexcusable than an IN et.
tentional omission and the chairman of "a
le committee takes this occasion >, On, pu
Pt he is not given to exercising his "spte' &C
any such negative way preferring to p,'
a with all men openly, candidly and above M
ard. This much egotism, under the cir 'ne
ms tanceS, is deemed to be not out of ,
bee. The ball in the evening was not as ern
Fgely attended as could nave been desired GOV
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