The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-07-06
The

daylight was welcomed by firing a
salute. BY the 10 o'clock a. m. train
from Virginia arrived the Liberty
Engine and Hose Companies, who
were escorted by our fire laddies to
the engine house of Warren Engine
Company, and thence to the Turn
Nerein Hall, where the boys partook
of lunch.
THE PROCESSION.
A short time after ii O'Clock as if by
magic, the several parts of b process
sion became one line. The Governor
and his brilliant staff followed the
band: the jolly looking Executive sat
his horse as .jauntily as a boy. The
Orotor of the Day, President, Reader
and Poet. together with the State Off
Gals, were in carriages. The Fire
Companies followed with their engines
and hose carts beautifully ornamented.
The boys ofCurrv Hose. No. >, dressed
as they were in black pants, white
shirts, and red. white and blue neck
lies. were the feature ofthe procession
Their dress was light II cool, and
suitable for the occasion. The car OF
State, drawn by four grey horses and
filled bv the children OF the Public
school and Sierra Seminary, to the
number of thirty-seven. formed a
brilliant coup d'etat. The little dears
sang patriotic songs aud seemed as
proud and happy as the children of
American citizens should. Many citi-
o.. IN {nllau-nI IN arTlausAS and on
horseback. The procession was IS
minutes in passing, a given point.
Cheers were freely given at the Reg
lister office, and at all points where
ladies were gathered. Large numbers
of the fair sex, elegantly dressed,
filled the balconies ami lined the
PATHWAYS. Too much credit cannot
be given to Sheriff Swift, The Grand
Marshal, and his efficient aids. The
whole arrangement was managed with
skill worthy a veteran commanding
officer.
AT THE THEATRE
The opening prayer by the Rev. Geo.
b.. Allen was solemn and pathetic.
The Hon. r. NJ. Clarke, President OF
the Day. in a short, pointed. and ele-
CANT manner. opened the literary eNer-
clses of the day. His fine, clear voice
sounded like a clarion through the
theater, preparing the minds of the
audience for the reading of the Decla-
ration of Independence which was
given by III. 5. Mason, Esq, in his
usual impressive manner, after which
the Band played the Star ~Spangled
Banner.
BRAKES ADDRESS
To the American Flag, by George A
Tvrrell. followed, and as in all his
attempts at defamation, was beauti-
fully and artistIcally rendered.
THE GRAFTON,
BY \. c. Ellis, Esq, was the finest,
most scholarly production we have
listened to during a sojourn of u
wears on the Pacific Coast-replete
Throughout with beautiful imagery,
liberal sentiments. and grand euiogies
our country. its heroes, statesmen
and poets. The Grafton is given i'll
this issue, consequently we need not
quote from it; suffice it 10 say the pro-
duction IS just what we expected from
erudite IA man as its author.
II POEM,
BY John L. CHM, is beautiful, not a
line could be spared nor a sentiment
on. We congratulate the
modest author, and trust he may fol-
the urs st plainly designated
by nature, and give to the world, more
Of his poetic effrsions. Gray says:
- Full many a gem of purest ray serene,
The dark unfathomed caves OF ocean
bear.
Full many a flower is born to blush I'M
seen.
waste its fragrance in the desert
air"
SENATOR NYE
Followed the Orator of the day, by
reading the Emancipation Proclama-
ton, which be prefaced in his own
peculiar. original Such a
as the Senator, could not tailto
please.
Two thirds of the audience were la
dies, and a more attentive one
listened on such an occasion. Every
thing connected with the arrange
ments was perfect. During the whole
day not n unpleasant occurrence
took place. All were satisfied. and
seemed to feel proud of Carson and
it's inhabitants. The Executive Com
have the thanks of the people,
and richly do its members deserve
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