Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-06
THE NATIONAL HOLIDAY.
Its Observance at Various Points,
Memphis

| MEMPHIS, July 5.-BuSin5s5 almost en-
tirely suspended. NOOrganized observance
of the day, except by colored people, whose
societies paraded the streets and proceeded
10 the fair grounds where a barbecue was
held. Speeches were made by Gems
Forrest and Pillow and Col. Galloway, edi-
tor Of the AppeGl. Miss Lou Lewis, color
ed, in behalf of the colored Society of Pole
bearers, presented Gen. Forrest with a
bouquet as a token Of reconciliation, which
the General accepted in a few brief re-
marks. Tonight there will be a mass
meeting of citizens in Court SquaIe, and
speaking. Weather very hot, mercury
marking 90 degrees.
New York,
New YORK, July 5.-The celebration
here and in Brooklyn to-day was the most
enthusiastic for years. At sunrise the
French frigate in the harbOr fired salute
which was replied to from the various
forts. There was a fine display of military
this morning, and TO night both cities are
lighted up by unusual exhibitions of FIRE
works. Dispatches from all principal
cities in the Middle and Easleri States re-
port that the day has been observed with
more than ordinary heartiness.
NAGhsDuEks
VICKsBURG, Miss, July 5.-The ne
grOes had a Fourth of July celebration at
the court house to-day. Some difficulty
occurred among the audience during the
speaking, about ! O'Clock, when firing
commenced. Several negroes were wounded
and two unknown negroes shot. John
Hill, white, supposed mOrtally wounded.
SP. M.-All quiet now.
Indian Territory.
AToKA. l. T., July 5.-The first ceiebra-
tion Of our national birthday ever attempt |
ed by American Indians took place here
to-day. At least 5000 Indians were pres
ent. a bountiful dinner was prepared for |
all in a beautiful grove near town. Gov.
Allen Wright, an educated ChOctaw Indian, |
was President Of the day, and welcomed |
the people in an appropriate address. He 1
was followed by the present princi-
pal Chief, Col. Coleman, who spoke in the |
ChOctaW language. His address was par
ticu.arly interesting and progressive.
Hon. NJ. w. Reynolds, Of Kansas, was
orator Of the day, and his subject, Ameri-
can Manhood, was well handled. Speeches
were made by Hon. B. W. Perkins, Judge
of the Laselle district, Kansas; Mayor
Wright, Col. Kelso and others.
a long step forward has been made to-
day in the interest Of progress, law, order
aud real civilization Of the Iniiars
st. Louis. i
ST. LOUIS, July The DAY has been
generally observed as a holiday, and al
though there was no organized celebration,
business was almost entirely suspended,
and the people en- masse gave themselves
up to festivity and pleasure Of all kinds. /
Tonight the city is ablaze with bOnfires,
and the streets brilliant with pyrOtechnics.
San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 5.-The anniyer-
sary of Independence Day was celebrated
with a procession, the usual literary eXer-
cises, annual regatta Of the Master Mari
ners' Association, with a number of public
and society entertainments. This evening
the principal streets were handsomely dec
GRATED. Everything passed of successfully. |
Advices from the interior report a general |
observance of the day.
Chicago.
CHICAGO, July 5-The day was cele-
brated very generally in the city, but with
out unusual display. No serious casualties
are reported up to a late hour tonight.
Advices from points throughout the North
west indicate that the day was observed as
Independence Day in the usual manner.
Columbus, o.
COLUMBUS, July j.-Business was very
generally suspended to-day-military pa
rades and picnics.