The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-07-05
THE FOURTH
How u Was Observcd In Catro-Thc
Rough aud Ready Picntc-st. Pat
,rk's Benevolent society Mt Flora
E,rdcn Thc Missouri Picnic. ETC.,

/ The Fourth has been hero, and how il
was Observed in Cairo wc propose, rs brief
" ss possible to detail. The principal
| demonstration was
THE ROUGH AND READY PICNIC,
in the Kentucky groves opposite Cairo.
Ne les than six hundred men, women and
children shared in the fun and festivities of
this aflair--many Of them remaining Oh
the ground the entire day The Com
mit,ec on Arrangements had prepared
dancing floor, erected II music stand, seats,
etc. in advance, and with lsenbcrg's cotil-
lion band to furnish the music, we need
not add that scores of our young folks
passed the time in the giddy mazes of the
quadrile, polka, and Highland fling.
THE STEAMER ODD FELLOW
was in constant use between the city and
grounds. and was we hear quite II source
of revenue to the company.
The best of feeling prevailed during the
whole day. The "Rougbs felt that their
reputation was at stake, and did every
thing that men could do to make the af-
fair pass off pleasantly. They may GER
tainly felicitatc themselves upon their
most signal success. The profits, which
we are pleased to learn are considerable
will be applied TO the erection Of the
CoMPASY's sew ENGINE HOUSE
which, as our local readers are aware, is
now in course Of construction.
At THE FLORA GARDEN
the members of the St Patrick's Benevo-
lent Society had a splendid timc. Tho
Declaration of Independence was read by
Joel G.. Morgan, ESD and an address de-
lvcrel by the Hon. William II. Green.
Gentlemen who listened to the address
speak of it in terms of the warmcst COM
mendation Although it was u
Fourth July talk, it possessed
the extraordinary virtue Of originality
was not made up Of eagles 'consti,u-
tons, and "star.spanglod banners"
W,,igs fine string band was in attend.
ance, and discoursed most enjoyable music, |
TO the measures of which the young folks |
tripped the toe fantastic during the greater
part Of the afternoon and evening. The |
best Of order was preserved. Everybody |
was in good humor, and seemed 10 enjoy |
the occasion most heartily.
ovERIN MISSOURI
Oar Mississippi county friends joined in |
dance and picnic near the upper ferry
landing, and had very gay time of it.
A number Of Cairo lad, and lassic. went
over and joiued in the festivities. They
speak in the most aaitering term. Of the
hospitality Of their Missouri friends.
~ TuE CRY oF CAIRO,
One was constantly reminded Of the char |
actcr ofthe day by the cca.ele.s popping
Of fTc-crackcr', the report. Of pistol, and |
guns, and the enthusiastic shout. Of |
youne'tcts who copyrighted on
almost every street corner. !
The banks, and number
oi our mercantile house, were closed dur.
ins the after par, q the day, and a few Of |
our more patriotic citizens exhibited ,hc
star and stripe, from their hou,e.,op.
THr SILVER CoRSET BASD
Took pleasure trip 20 Columbus on the
hi sA-headed transit steamer Dan i bile anu
treated the citizens of tia, unfortunate
village e. splendid .'icnade. The
"b'y' wers mos, kindly and courteou,ly
received and entertained aI.k. % board
.he boat and az Columbus.
Ia the evening large party Of our city
Young folks repaired ou board
Capt. Phillip, large new whariboai and
held one Of the most enjoyable dance. Of
.he season There wcr" thirty or forty
couple present aud far tayond the turn Of
ligh, the cry Wa
'"n w.'h The dance, lst Joy be uneonsnsJ
THE coLoKED POPULATION
.ha'tered steamboat and made an eHcur-
ion 10 Columbus. In tho wood. back f.
hat village they listened 10 their colored
'rator', danced, firted, pcrspircl, and pa,
n the time as occasion uud their inclinG-
ION suggested !! was the purpose Of this
'aTty 10 y.,i, point five mile below Co
umbu'i but they made too late start
rom Cairo 20 reach it and return before
'ight-inL The crowd numbered over two
.undrcd persons.
And thu. passed the 9ith anniversary Of 1
Independence in aud about Cal
o. There was great deal Of lager beer, ,
'eltcr water, soda, lemonade and other
ooling beverage, drank during the day
nd evening, but there were very few !,
,rlukcn men; aud We heard Of no serious :
occurrence from tina, or any other cause
Turing the entire day =,
TIE PICNIC AT FLORA GAR l