National Republican., 1876-07-06

q u OL1 De low
was made orator for the day, and impressed upon
his auditors, in a well-thought speech, the grand
progress of our country in the first century Of Its
existence and the safeguards which our advance
ment has thrown around our free institutions,
which would render doubly vile any surrender or
sacrifice Of these blood-bought privileges BY our
posterity.
Mr.. f. G. Calvert was music master Of the oc-
cason, and had our national airs rendered in fine
style.
But the entire throng was most indebted to the
good ladies OF the church for the bountiful distr
button of all the refreshments which give salts
faction fact % to such an occasion; MIS- Alice Baxter,
Misses York, gave personal superintendence to
keeping the table replenished with eatables,
MT W. f. Womeesley, the superintendent Of
the school, though in i'll health, was able to be
present and participate in the festivities Of the
ones.
All retired, amid the shadows of twilight, much
delighted with the entire occasion, to treasure its
scenes and incid ents in memory, to be reliyed in
some quiet hour Of the future.
The Fourth at Hyattsville.
Correspondence of the National Republican,
The glorious Centennial Independence Day was
ushered into existence at this lovely suburban re-
tire at at an early hour by the booming of can
mons, swapping of crackers, footing Of horns
bowling of the juvenile portion of the colored
community, shrieking of locomotives, (decked
with fags,) growing of roosters, screeching of
peacocks, and a general barking of all the dogs
and puppies in the neighborhood. By special
arrangement made with the local probabilities,
the village was favored with fine day, which
improved In manner calculated to put the pro.
ceediDgs at Philadelphia completely In the shade,
circumstance which the good people at that old
sidering the intensely hot weather at the present
time. The houses, stores, telegraph poles and
wood yards were finely decorated, some of the
buildings having upwards Of half
DOZEN oNE-cENT FLAGS
waving proudly in the breeze exciting in the
breasts Of the Hyattsvillans that patriotic feel
ing which characterizes the heart of the true
american citizen Shout after shout rent the
ready for rent also. During the morning the ex-
citement increased, and the enthusiasm of the
became darkened as if by an approaching storm.
Strong men stared in the faces of their fellows
with blanched countenances, and wonder and
amaZement fell upon all. But the mystery was
soon solved. 1t was but another evidence Of the
true, patriotic spirit that fired the hearts of the
loyal villagers for looking in the direction of the
new residence Of Mr.. Seth Holton, there floating
majestically from the chimney top, were seen the
glorious old Stars and Stripes, just unfurled to
the morning breeze, and fairly obscuring the
rising orb Of day by its huge proportions. We
cannot give the exact size of this stupendous na-
tional banner as the procuring and raising of the
same was surprise to us all; but we understand
that the flag was presented to Mr.. Holton by
driver on the Avenue line of street-cars in Wash
ingtOn, he having kindly taken it from the binder
of his of horse for that purpose.
The most noticeable feature of the davis cele
bration at this place, however was the raising Of
HAYES AND WHEELER FLAGSTAFF
and flag at "Claremont," the residence of A. g.
connection to remark that this undoubtedly is the
hrst flagstaff raised in the State of Maryland to
perpetuate the glory, honor and remembrance of
these two illustrious candidates and statesmen,
Hayes and Wheeler; and, as evidence of econ
omy, industry and ingenuity, 1t may be well also
sd 10 aGd tnat the Whole afar1pole flag painting
gentlemen Of the ''Claremont" household The
raising took place at sunrise, and was aecompa-
chiefs and enthusiastic cheering after which
Colonel Alden appeared on the balcony of the
house In the uniform of soldier who had been
drafted in the war of 1872 and made
THE FOLLOWING SPEECH:
FELLOW CITIZENS: In appearing before Won
this morning, do SO with consciousness that
while II is possible might at this moment be in
some other place, still feel justified in saying
that am indeed here among you. [Applause.1
am happy to meet you, fellow-cItizens, on this
bright morning of our glorious Centennial Fourth
the raising of a flag to the honor and glory of
those two distinguished Americans, Whays and
Heller, mean Hayes and Wheeler-is one which
nils me with the deepest emotions of Joy and
pride, and doubtless stirs up within the breasts
of each and every one of you that feeling of deyo-
tion to pure Republican principles and patriotic
zen can feel. [Cheers.l 1t is not my intention
fellOwcttizens, to make you aspeech of any length
this morning, as have had no breakfast yet, and
find it pretty up hill work trying to be enthusI-
astic on an empty stomach. Thanking you for
the courtesy, and appreciating your good taste
will wish you all glorious Fourth of July and
invite you in to have some ginger water with O
stick in it."
DENNIS KANE, ESQ.,,
was next called who spoke briefly stating that
to address so distinguished an audience on so in
teresting and auspiciOus an occasiOn-an occasion
which had twOi0ld significance, the raising of
the Centennial Fourth Of July-and closed his re-
marks by saying that he had been requested the
evening before by small boy to 'puil down his
vest" an expression which he hardly understood
but it had struck him ut the time that would be
q very appropriate thing for the Democrats to
pull down their Tilden flags and step quietly
B. Covington Tiffany was then loudly called on
tor hn. 81 speech, but ut he could not appear, having
then suffering with a headache.
During the ceremonies attending the flag rails
ing Lieutenant YOungs battery of light artillery
affair.
During the evening there was
FINE PYRoTEcHNIc DISPLAY
from the Alden Terrace. which excited the admit
ration Of the people for miles around; Rockets,
other in rapid succession, and as the blue and
red fire illuminated the premises and landscape |
for some distance around, the glorious old Stars
and Stripes with the illustrious names of Hayes |
and W heller above was seen floating out on the |
evening breeze, at the topmast of the liberty |
pole, emblems of an emblem Of liberty and union,
independence and success.
Many friends were out from the city to partici- |
pate in the festivities of the evening and left on
the 10 O'Clock train for home, we'll pleased with
the style of celebrating Independence Day in the
country.
Among those present were the Misses De Now
bray, the Misses May, Miss Hattie Tinker, Miss !
Mary Goodno, Mrs. Cleaveland, Mrs. Hodges,
Mrs. Bingham, Mrs. Tinker, Mrs. Alden, Mrs. |
Pollard, Grow, Prof. Tinker DIR. Hall, Messrs.
Hodges, Batchelder, Alden, May, Kane
and Tiffany.
Centenn1ally thine,
SIMON SIDELINKER.