The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-10
For The Democratic Adcoeate.

INV WINDSOR, ND. July 9Th, 1870
AeSsrs. Editors We send you a few words in ref
ercnce TO our dongs here on the 9TH. In c0nmemO.
ration OF the 4th-the most hhllOwed day in Ameri-
can history II there Is time above all Others when
the hearts OF the American people are lined praise
TO the Giyer Of every good and perfect gin when
every pulse of the nation throbS In unison and bitter
contentious and hateful animoSies consigned TO
oblivion; when the spirit of freedom mAniiestS Il.
self in the spontaneous offering ola worthy tribute
% the fathers OF our country IL IL when the birthday
OF our independence returns to its sacred corona
ton. As the ith occurred this year on sunday We
gave vent 10 our loyalty on the 9th. At an carly
hour our streets were hed with the noise attending
the use of the eraeker and people hurrying hither
and thither each intent upon sport In keeping
with The day; Promptly At nine o'clock the "biei.
man Guards were formed into a company IN front
Of the hotel. preparatory 10 march through the
town. The procession composed Of ladies Rt.ii.
uemen and children, carrying flag, spear, drums.
and other acooutrcments. Amer being fully organ
lied under the Leadership Of Colonel W. who was
mounted on gallant steed the Guards marched
through town. with their hanncrs floating in the
breeze, and to the beat Of the drum, finally halting
at the depot 20 greet the coming train, which was
received with hearty cheers. ltwas the Intention Of
the company 10 march u a grove near by aud camp
for time but the heat became so intense that il was
concluded to return 20 the hotel and amid the mn,
se the company disbanded seek cooler hooks and
morn refreshing shades. Business was entirely ss.
pended during the day, all the merchants III com.
mon with the citizens Joined the festive scene and
party of young ladies and gentlemen from orr lii,
Tie city, with several from baltimore. determined
upon an excursion UP the mountain 20 the sum.
init, Marylands pride and boast of natural beauty
Notwithstanding tbe extreme heat, the mountain
views We're 30 grand and picturesque that the trip
was, indeed, pleasant aside from our delightful
company" Aftcr reaching the summit we rppalred
To the woods, and beneath its shade and IN IL IN.
yigorating breeze, pariook OF a tempting sandwich
and other edibles, prepared by our good ladies
Then. after roaming over ihissplendd elevation adj
mirlng It's beauties, which natures lavish hand
scattered 80 prOfuSey over the broad expanse 81.
tered the numbering old stage-coaeh and started for
Monterey. Arriving there, the hotel was found 10
Naa nNaIar
more isolated, and les desirable as 4 resort than al
own little unpretending village. Mine host in
formed the party that an hour would elapse before
dinner could be served. In the meantime some en-
gagged IN playing game of croquet and other All.
iourned TO the parlor listened 10 some
ing music furnished by several young ladies Of the
QUESTION would delight even the most crfti-
cal. The party started ON its homeward trip
Ihen, 20 lar as your correspondent Is concerned
commenced one OF the real pleasures Of the day
Descending the steep declivity of th mountain The
scenes which were presented TO the eye are beyond
description. We think here could be found the
richest material for the most reiouned landscape
artist who has won for himself place In Inc Tern
pie OF history As far rs vision carries beautiful
" soping valleys unrOl themselves before the awe
behoder entrancing the lover of nature with their
sublimity and grandeur. Great elevations covered
with shrubbery and trees rise up before one with
imposing beauty, stretching far away merging an
parently In the distant horizon 80 thai the Identity on
one seems 10 be lost in that OF the other will only
add that visit Is all that Is necessary 10 appriat
ma. All were ellpleased with the trip holneward
OF course we were only enabled TO catch glimpse
Of this brilliant picture from the swiftly moving
Train but The impressions made upon the mind
were certainly lasting. Even then the eDioympnts
of the day were not ended at carly dusk ON friend
Delman illuminated his premises, which was
signal for his guests, above ~ in number to repair
thereto When all were seated, more than score
o. voices Joined N the singing Of beautiful songs
which filled the Etil evening air with music which
suggested other spheres. After the singing was con
einded one of the guests a lady from baltimore and
highly accomplished elOcutionist rendered IN an
admirable manner number OF humorous selections
that greatly delighted and entertained her auditors
IL was then decided that all should return 10 Inc
parlor TO listen 70 some enchanting music furnished
by the same lady In brilliant manner This cxer.
eises OF the evening were concluded with sweet
Garionet Solo by Prof Dielman, of whom New Wind
sor Is justly proud, The COMPANY then dispersed.
carrying with them happy reeolections Of the 9th
Anniversary OF the Declaration Of independence /
cannot close these desultory observations without
referring TO Mrs Diclman, our cstimable landlady
whose efforts for the comfort Of her guests and kind
ness IN relieving their waits are 80 especially com
mendable as to call forth this tribute The pouu.
larity she enjoys among her guests and friends In
town snstains Us In saying, that Western Maryland
cannot boast ofa more ehicien, and accommodating
h"e'ess OBSERVER