Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-05
The Day We Celebrate.


 Steamboat Excursionsto DiHersnt Points -Saluting the Flag.
 The annual observance of the day on which the Declaration of Independence was signed will take place in this city to-day, the Fourth" falling this year onsunday. There Twill be no general observance of the day l here, but there will be numerous attractions ! and conveniences to draw the people away from the dusty streets of the city. Among the most delightful of these will be the steamboat excursions by the old line of steamers At 8. m. the Elm City will leave Belle Dock for New London, making a most delightful sail through the Sound and giving the excursionists sufficient time in New Lon don to visit Fort Trumbull and other points 1 of interest. The Continental will go to New York, leaving at 10:15 @. m. and returning at 11:3O p. m. The palace steamer 0. H. North am will make an excursion around Faulkners Island in the afternoon, leaving Steamboat wharf at 8 p. m. and returning about 7:30 D. m. Hundreds of our citizens will avail them selves of these cheap and pleasant excursions
 The steamer Ivernia will commence to-day to make two trips each way to Thimble Islands. She will leave Fair Haven at S:30 a. m, Belle Dock at 9:15 and Starin Dock at 9:45. In the afternoon she will leave Belle Dock at 1:45 and Starin Pier at 200. Re turning will leave Thimble Islands at 12 noon and pm. A great many persons will no doubt avail themselves of this opportunity to visit the Thimble Island House, over which Land lord Barnes presides, and is ever ready to greet his patrons and provide them with all the comforts that this beautiful island affords and they are legion. The Ivernia stops at which is another pleasant place to spend the day.
 The cars on the West Haven horse railroad will no doubt be largely patronized by fam flies who desire to make a cheap excursion, and as every one knows the attractions at Savin Rock beach are numerous.
 A most delightful drive will be down the East Haven shore, and if a good sea food dinner is wanted Landlord Buell. of the Forbes House can get it up on short notice and in a style that 'tcant be beat"
 The grand glass ball tournament at the New Haven club grounds will undoubtedly be extensively patronized Besides our own marksmen teams are expected from other cities in this State and the other New Eng land States. The shooting will begin at nine o'clock. It is open to every one, and there is no entrance fee. A large number of valuable prizes are offered for the best shots.
 The annual picnic by the Clan-Na-Gael So- ciety will be held at Hamilton Park to-day. That it will be one of the largest picnics of the season and one of the best conducted there is no doubt. There will be large number of attractions that will be of interest to those who attend.
 This evening grand midsummer carnival, festival and illumination will be given on the Howard avenue base ball grounds. These entertainments have been very successful In other cities and have packed the parks with thousands of people. Mir. Smith, the man. ager, has managed some of the best theatri- cal troupes and is thoroughly competent to manage this mammoth undertaking Re served seats and admission tickets may be obtained at Gallaghers cigar store on Church street to-day. The admission is only twenty five cents.
 Chief Engineer Hendricks order ill refer ence to the fire department to-day is as fol lowss
 I Thus far, during the present season of extraordinary dry and warm weather, our city has been very exempt from fires and as the approaching anniversary of our National Independence is near at hand. it is expected that the OInc6fS ana men or the nfo QeparG- ment will exercise extra vigilance in the dis charge of their duty, in preventing the spread of fires from the reckless use of fireworks, as well as other causes.
 II. No leave of absence will be granted the permanent men from June 30 until July '; and the call members are particularly en- joined not to leave the city between the Sd and the 9th days of July.
 III. On the 9th day of July, between the hours of a. m. and Il p. m., the foremen of companies will keep a sufficient number of call men at quarters in readiness for quick work if required.
 ". Key holders are again cautioned not to give an alarm for fire that can be extinguished with pail of water.
 V. Drivers will use their very best iudg- ment in the care of horses during the warm weather, and in responding to an alarm of fire will drive only so far as is absolutely nec- essary, and will speedily attend to the spong- ing of the teams, and without unnecessary delay return to quarters
 The teams will be hooked to apparatus al- ternately through the day on the 9th of July, from a. m. to II D. m.
 Admiral Foote Post, G. A. R., will assem- ble at their hall this morning at o'clock and proceed to the Green, where they will salute the flag as it is run up on the flagstaff
 At a late hour last evening Mr. Lockwood obtained the bonds required, $25, ,0OO and was released from jail and returned to his hotel. MT. A. D. Goodyear furnished bonds