The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-07-06


AT sunrise yesterday morning the
slumbers of the good people of Winnie
mucca were abruptly broken by the
lannon's deafening roar, to which there
was sort of back-action anvil accom-
parliament which sounded as if each
shot made three successive reports.
Some of the startled sleepers growled
sullenly and swore that the firing of q
NATIONAL SALUTE
At such an untimely hour was
never contemplated by the sign
ers of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence. This feeling quickly gave
way to milder tone, when the brass
band from the portico of the Court
house filed the air with the inspiring
strains of the Red, White and Blue, :"
which made everybody feel like jump
ing out of bed and grasping the "Sword
of Bunker HILL" if such a weapon was
lying around loose.
At 10 A. II. men, women and chill
dren began to assemble at the Court
house, and an hour later
THE PROCESSION
Formed under the direction of the Mar
shall of the day, j. o. Ivory, and his
aids, Major Sabine and Warren Hutton.
The Carrot State, an immense vehicle
neatly decorated and drawn by six
spanking grays from Montana's stable,
was the great feature of the walk
around. The car contained thirty
seven young girls, appropriately
and uniformly attired, each represent
ing one of the States of the Union, and
the Goddess of Liberty. who sat on a
dais in the center of the car, surround
ed by the constellation of States. The
Humboldt Pioneers, with q sprig of
sagebrush in their hats, acted as a
guard of honor to the Car-of-State,
which was preceded by the brass band,
in their new and handsome uniform,
and followed by citizens on foot, in car
riages and on horseback. The procession
marched through the principal streets,
and returned to the Courthouse, where
! the
EXERCISES OF THE DAY
Were held. The Courtroom and hall
were crowded. As President of the
| Day, General Buckner called the meet
| ing to order, aud after few appropri-
ate remarks introduced the Chaplain,
who offered up prayer to the God who
has made and preserved us a nation.
He vas followed by DIR. Fred. Hutch
ins, who read the Declaration of Inde-
pendence in an impressive manner.
The orator of the day, Edwin Blenner-
hassett, was next introduced. Mr..
Blennerhassett, who is the for
tunate possessor of a good voice,
delivered very creditable address,
which was strictly patriotic and wholly
free from illusions to present political
affairs, and which was received with ap-
plause by the audience. Patriotic airs
were played by the band, after which
the crowd dispersed, everybody APP
pearing to be we'll satisfied with the
celebration and feeling that Winnie
mucca had done its part well. In the
evening the Courthouse was illumin-
ated from turret to foundation stone,
and there was q brilliant display OF
| fire. works on the roof of the building,
during which the band discoursed
sweet music from the balcony, the
whole closing with grand ball which
continued until daylight this morning.
OFFIcERs INsTALLED.-The following
named officers were Installed Saturday
evening, July Sd, in Paradise Lodge
No. 20, 1. o. o. F., by Theo. Shirley,
ID. ID. G. NJ: s. b. P. Pierce, N. G.. (;
Charles Singhas. V. g.; o. P. Craw-
ford, r. s.; b. lilies, p. S.; b. Fisher.