Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-05
How We Observed II Here and
HersabOuts.
A Joyous Jubilee, Interspersed with
Barbecues, Boat Races, Bunt-
ing and Braeing Breezes.
Traey's brightly Furnished and
Brilliant Blast.
Patriotic Pastlmss and Popping PyrO-
technics, ETC., Etc.

teruay' Inc people teenngS inward
ly boiled and the unclouded midsum
mer sun broiled their outer cuticles
Old Sol drove the mercury up to 81
during the mid hours of the day, anC
while his tropical rays came down il
almost straight lines, equal in force t,
those emitted in the torrid zone, ye
a cool westerly breeze rolled across
the river from the shores of Arkansas
bringing from its dense forests a copi
Gus supply of fresh ozone and tanning
to a delightful degree the parcheC
cheeks and burning foreheads of thoS,
who strolled out to witness the sights
About dark last evening a bank o.
dark clouds gathered in the north.
west aud darts of threatening light.
ming played fantastic figures, forebod.
ing. an approaching storm, but the
clouds scattered at a later hour and
passed away without dripping the
slightest particle ofmoisture.
The day opened with thousands o.
fre-crackers popping in the back
streets and yards, the long pent W
patriotism Of the small boy thus find
ing vent and relief. A few sky.
rockets, Roman candles and Chinese
crackers were scattered about the
night before, amid suitable enthusi
asm expressed by our country cousins
and aunts who had arrived by long
railroad trains and steamboats,. This
was a fitting prelude to the intended
Juror.
THE COLORED PEOPLE
marched their societies, the Sons of
Ham and the Pole Bearers, out to
James and Alexander parks, preceded
by a brass band and there INDUCED in
picnic festivities. The Memphis
Zouaves participated in the general
frOlic, and in their snowy uniforms
looked quite picturesque.
AT THE FAIR GROUNDS,
four miles out on the Charleston rail
road, a thousand people took part in a
splendid barbecue and witnessed a
number of horse races. The, Mem
phis Light Guards paraded and
drilled in full uniform on the grounds
during the day. The races were as
follows One mile trOt for s. between
Mr.. Slaughters gray and c. Gallina's
brown, won in two straight heats by
Slaughter's entry time, $50 and 2:5l.
Second race-0ne mile trot, best two
in three, to be made inside of three
minutes. Three entries, by Gallina,
Forrest and Norwood. The first
named won the first heat, Forrest
winning the two next and the
purse of $72. Third race "a
trot for $50 horses for a
purse Of sT5, won by Forests entry
In 2:50 against two animals entered by
II, ID. Greer and John c. Hill Fourth
race-pacing match for S25 between
Slaughter and Gallina's entries, the
latter winning. Fifth race-half
mile dash for $25 between GalIina' S
horse and another called Daylight, the
latter winning in two straight heats.
Sixth race-SlOO, free to all, did not
come off.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
gave an exhibition of their pumping
powers on Court street, throwing
water for two hours, to the delight of
a large crowd. The engines worked
well-NOs. | aud A.. The fire chiefs
daughter, Miss Mollie McFadden,
presented Captain Press Kennett a
handsome bouquet for the splendid
manner exhibited in the handling Of
No. 4. A few appropriate remarks
were made by the young lady and were
responded to by Captain Kennett.
ABOUT THE HARBOR.
There was a general feeling Of
patriotism along the riyerfront among
the boatmen, if the display they made
illustrated their temper. The steamer
Vint Shinkle, Of the Ohio river packet
line, lay at the landing loading a cargo,
and her upper decks, her spars aud
fagstafis were adorned with more than
a hundred flags Of various shapes and
colors. The vessel departed for Gin
ciunati after the fireworks exhibition
closed at night. The steamer 0uachita
Belle anchored out Ia the river at
nlght, during the pyrotechnic display,
aud with many parti colored lights
shining brightly, presented a
gay scene. After the fireworks ended,
the boat carried the guests on board
out for an excursion up the river. The
receipts Of the trip aFe to bp tprued
over 10 the orphans, through the kind,
ness Of Captain James Lee, Que Of the
owners. Fuel was furnished free of
sharge by Messrs. Brown K Jones,
aud G. b. Bryan & Go.
THE BOAT RACE
during the afternoon was a grand
affair. The river was full Of excursion
boats, skiifs, steam tugs and other
floating craft. Whistles blew shrill
blasts aud a deal of enthusiasm turned