Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-07
THE CELEBRATION.
EUREKpS OBSERVANCE or THE NA-
m0NAL HOLIDAY.
A SPLENDID RESPONSE FROM
RUBY HILL.

N other Notes.
The Fourth falling IN Sunday, . pstri-
otto feeling ran through the atmosphere
from Saturday until late Monday night.
The town wore a holiday appearance
throughout the three days, bunting. ever
greens and other appropriate emblems OF
the season being literally displayed by our
patriotic citizens. The occasion called to
town alarge number Of visitors from the
surrounding country. The pyrotechnic
display Monday evening was quite credit
able. several private residences manifesting
the patriotism OF the inmates in this man.
ner. The programme prepared by the
Committee Of Arrangements was carried
out to the letter, and 1t may be said In
brief that the celebration was . complete
and gratifying success in every particular.
A national salute was fired At early dawn
and another at ~sun-down. The procession
formed on Main street. in the vicinity
Of the Court-house, ct IL O'Clock 4.
NJ, sharp. The line Of march was
substantially the same a. hitherto pub
lished. Grand Marshal ]. E. Platter had
| selected al his aids B. F. Marshall. W. o.
Mills. NJ. D. Foley, ]. K. Morrison, ]. ].
Kermeen, Captain Wilson and Col. P. p.
| Caravan, all OF whom appeared % n pranc-
ing chargers, bedeck-d in the usual Fourth
Of July tipsel and jimcracks. The pro-
cession was directed by the Grand Mar
shsl and aids in fine style. The less said
about Eurska's share In the turnout, per-
haps, the better, for Il is q fact that our
people did not do as well as could have
been desired. But for the noble response
Of our ~neighbors Of Ruby Hill the demon
stration must have fallen little short Of .
total failure. The Eureka Fire Depart
ment was the most imposing feature Of the
procession hailing from this end of the
line. while the W. military companies
from Ruby Hill were unquestionably the
more notable features Of the demonstrs-
ton. The Centennial Guard. commanded
by FIRST Lieutenant VIM. Wallace, and the
Union Guard. commanded by Captain J..
K. Watson, each commander being ably
assisted by the line officers Of the respec-
tive companies. made q splendid appear
ance and were the observed OF all observers.
Two finer military companies are not to be
found in any part Of the country. The
bands Of these companies also deserve spe-
cisl mention, and the music which they
supplied was most appropriate. In addi-
tion to the military, the people Of Ruby
Hill quite generally participated in the
days observance. and on behalf OF Eureka
| the SENTINEL takes occasion to extend to
them the thanks Of this community.
A communication in another col
umn explains the situation with
reference to the National Guard. only q
small detachment Of which appeared in
the procession.
The apparatus Of the several FIRE compan-
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ropes well manned hy members all in uni
form. The truck Of the Hook 4 Ladder,
| improvised as q car of State, was q very
attractive feature, laden rs it was with its
precious load " over one hundred little
Misses. Unfortunately. however. the truck
sprung q wheel, and had to be abandoned
before the procession had reached its desti-
nation.
Two ex-Cbiefs headed tAe Fire Depart
ment-ex-Chief Sandy McMartin, Of the
Gold Hill Department., and ex-Chief Dong
lss, Of the Eureka Department. Miss
Title Steler for the Rescues; Miss Nellie
Chase for the Knickerbockers, and Miss
Polly Powell for the Richmonds, were the
fairies representing the companies in the
order named. Miss Ada Mannheim APP
peared az the Queen Of the Car Of State.
Miss Lizzie Geraiy. mounted on horse
Uuck aliu uTcsbcQ III IL COl0E6 OI Tie
Richmonds, led the van Of that company.
Masters Charley Lambert Of Ruby Hill,
and Col. Adolph Mannheim oficiated as
markers for the Centennial Guard.
The literary exercises ut Eureka Hall
were OF a high order. The remarks Of the
President Of the Day. General Sabin; the
prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Gallagher; the
| reading OF the Declaration VI Independence
by Mr.. A. L. Fitzgerald; the poem BY Miss
3. Frank uf Ruby Hill. aud the Grafton by
| Judge A M. Hiilhouse were all able and
| well delivered. Miss Franks rendition Of
the poem was the subject Of universal COM
mendation. General Sabin's opening ad.
dress md Judge Hillhouse GRAFTON were
rapturously spplauded, rs were the rest OF
| the exercises. The Ruby Hill bands die
coursed patriotic airs during the proceed
ings at the Hall At appropriate intervals.
II deserves to be repeated that the COM
plete success Of the procession was largely
due to the patriotic spirit with which our
neighhors Of Ruby Hi Joined In the cele-
bration. The two military companies from
hat place presented . magnificent appear
snce. while their bsnds--and each com.
pany brought n~e--discoursed most beau
tiful and appropriate music. After the
| procession had been dismissed. the mill
iary were invited by Grand Marshal Capt.
| Platter and his active aid Mr.. Foley, 10 in
| dulge in the invigorsting beverage I'D iibi
tum; the Grand Marshal thanking them for
their attendance in . speech. rather short.
but very appropriate. which we give - near
as we could yet 1t.
Friends aud Fellow Countrymen I
thank you for your patriotic assistance in
the celebration Of this great day. 1t il .
magnificent spectacle to zee . multitude Of
| noonla uasapnhla ~ ca1ahraka tha nontvor.
snry of their independence. welcoming its
return with salvos Of artillery and joyful
shouts Of thanksgiving. We come to-day.
not rs the serfs Of Q sceptered Gear, not
a. the subjects Of . mighty ~potentate, but
as freemen. bringing our offerings to the
altar OF . common country; and whether
our birthplace he on the frozen shores Of
Spitb-rgsn or amidst the green dells Of
Owyhee. we meet to-day under one Gag,
proclaiming to mankind:
" The sons Of Culnnbla nsisr shall be s1avea.
While the earth b. ars = plant. OF the ssa roiia
its waves"
Let rs keep In our hearts the memory
OF '76. and transmit to posterity unim.
paired the blessings then originated. Let
US foster and tend the tree Of liberty until
Its blessings mature in the perfect fruit oi
freedom. and each man himself = sovereign,
recognizing no allegiance except to Him
the Great Great Creator OF the universe.
yielding only to those righteous demands
Of our couptry-eternal justice and uni.
versal liberty-let US ask Of Divine Provi'
dsncs. a. the greatest blessing vouchsafed
to mankind, that she may live among the
nations Of the earth until the advent oil
that eventual day when time shall deliver
up her records iuto the portals OF eternity.
We have heard surprise expressed that
the procession did not, ~ usual. go a. far
down a. the Eureka Con. furnaces, bu,
upon inquiry learn that there was greai
doubt regarding the safety Of the bridge
over which the march had to be made. and
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