Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-07-07
THE FOURTH.

,,orked, was substantial success, imam
ci.ly and otherwise. At sunrise on the
mo,nipc of the Fourth national salute
uos fred under the direction of Russell
s,ott, and was repeated at sunset. In
tbs morning the streets presented a very
cav appearance. being adorned with ban
usrs and evergreens. Fire-crackers,
bombs and squibs were in great request,
and an incessant iusillade was kept up
from very early hour in the morning.
As the day wore on crowds, dressed
in their best, filled the streets,
while the best of feeling seemed
to animate all. Among the prettiest
sights that we saw was company of
little girls, all dressed in white, trimmed
with ribbons of the national colors. The
little ones looked most attractive, and
enioyed their gay dresses and the fun
hugely. About noon the crowd began
TO iii Browns Hall, which was soon
crowded with ladies and gentlemen as
ssmbled to hear the exercises. After
the performance of some national airs by
the band, led by G.. w. Pierce, prayer
was offered by the Chaplain, Rev. II. L.
Badger, which was listened to with
grave attention. The President, Hon.
W. W. Bishop, then made some appro-
pirate remarks on the occasion, after
which that immortal declaration of hu.
man rights and American freedom, the
Declaration Of Independence, was read
by B. II. Hereford in most impressive
manner. The words that were first pub.
liely read in Independence Hall, at Phil
sdelphia, though often read and quoted,
TO the Americans ear never grow tame
or old, but still their masculine boldness,
majestic simplicity and pure purpose
thrill the ears and charm the minds of all
true lovers of human liberty. In Mr..
Hereford hands, the great declaration
lost none of its ancient charms, but its
digniied periods rang out clear, bold
and defiant, as if they were for the first
time being given to the world Music
succeeded the reading of the declaration,
after which H. d. Beene, Esq, recited
that grand composition, brakes Ad-
dress to the American Flag" in an ele-
CANT and mastery manner. This, in
turn, was followed by music. When the
latter ceased, the Orator of the Day,
Judge Corson, was introduced by Mr..
Bishop, and spoke as follows:
Mr.. President, Ladies and Gentle
men-No people or country has day
whose annual return is greeted with 80
much joy, and commemorated with so
much genuine pride and satisfaction, as
the day we have met to celebrate.
Around our nations birthday cluster
a thousand pleasing recollections, and
our hearts thrill with delight as we con-
template the history. and review the
great and glorious deeds of our Kevolu-
tionary ancestors. There is naught to
cast shadow over the early history of
our young Republic, or obscure the halo
Of glory that surrounds it. Time but
brings out in bold relief the nobler, pa
triotic and exalted purposes of the illus.
trious men who founded this new EN-
pire OF the West; and it but adds new
iuster to the sublime and soul-stirring
events that gave birth, vitality and life
to the mighty Republic we so much love
and honor. Wherever our banner floats
in the breeze, there the sons and daugh-
tiers of America assemble this day to
commemorate the virtues and pay tribute
to the memory of the statesmen and he
roes Of the Revolution, and again renew
their vows on the altar of their common
country.
The orator then went on to describe,
in brief, but glowing and eloquent terms,
the trials and struggles of the Revou-
tiolary fathers-Eow their hearts were
strengthened and cbeered by the glorious
Declaration of Independence-the long
and arduous struggle that succeeded,
guided by the great men whose wisdom
In council and valor in the field caused
their efforts to be crowned with success
The Judge then sketched the after
progress Of the nation--its increase in
numbers and wealth aud in power-clos-
ing that portion of his discourse with u
spirited statement of its present prosper
NY and glorious future, concluding with
the following eloquent appeal:
WIN the priceless heritage bequeathed
10 us by our fathers, we have accepted
tae sacred trust o. transmitting it to pos
terlty unimpaired and in all its prestine
Ngor.
AS citizens of the State and nation, we
must guard our institutions with Jealous
care against both foreign and domestic
ioes' guard them against secret as well
as open enemies; enemies, who under
The guise of friendship, seek to sap their
foundations, and overturn the magniti-
cent superstructure.
We must be vigilant and watchful,
checking the first advances towards des-
potism, either of individuals or classes
and be ready to hurl from power all who
may be recreant to high trusts reposed
In them. All who may from motives of
ambition or self-interest, attempt to be-
tray the people or wrest from them their
high prerogatives as American citizens.
Mothers, teach your children in their
infancy the duties they owe to their
country. Make them familiar with the
story of the trials, sufferings, virtues and
fortitude of statesmen and heroes of the
revolution.
Fathers, teach your sons that "eternal
vigilance is the price of liberty" In
sspire in them love of country, love of
freedom and patriotic attachments to the
principles OF our Republican Govern
ment.
lnstill into their hearts that true
IVY siat WOuiu SdCTllC6 lie ltSeIt,
II need be, to protect their country 3
honor and its free institutions in all
Their integrity, and above all, learn them
10 love and cherish the old flag, the
emblem of our country's greatness, en-
Diem Of all that is grand and GLORIOUS in
our nations history. Our gallant BOYS
IN blue followed it to victory, and from
contest 1t has arisen with brighter colors
ana deeper azure, with more resplendent
sleams in its constellation. This precious
oanner has come down to us untarnished
and crowned with immortal honors. Let
Us transmit it to future generations with
no. stripe erased nor polluted and
nut single star obliterated or obscured. !"
mas As fixed as yonder orb divine
st n.1 saw tiny banner blaze unfuried,
TI al my proud stars resplendent shine,
ne guard and glory of the world
1--WE wen may our hearts swell with en-.
,rv,s as We contemplate our coun-
io,l greatness and glory; well may we
aDoS With pride upon its growing gram
m;a and power. Advance then, thou
inSs u'y Republic, continuing the bless
oi liberty to the myriads who.