Daily Republican., 1880-07-06
WILMINGTON DEL, TUESDAY, JULY 6. 1880.
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Jonvy Greek had come and q. no,
Rodney bridled horse the secOl d, clarg-
cd the saddle and went on.
Not soul at home espied him,
All in silence Dover lay,
"Who comes there?" tho sentry chaN ng-
ed
.deaeral Rodrey, clear ths way"
"Seven O'Clock into Wilmington town,
Landlords heard his voice inciding,
Rum and sugar and u biscuit,
And another horse like lightning"
At Philadelphia it drew near the
hour of noon on the fourth, and the
people crowded. on the State House.
Some with scruples, .one with speeches.
In the town the old bell mumbled,
Striking slowly twelve O'Clock,
Down the street hot horse stumbled.
And man in riding trock;
With green patch on his visage, and
his garments white with grim.
SNOW praise God" Mexican spoke
grimly.
"C@sar Rodney is on time.
Silent hand in hand together,
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To the roll with ''aye" responded
At the erk's immorta! cali,
Listened to the Declaration from the
steeple to the air.
Here this day is made a nation by the
help OF Delaware
The tickle Sarah afterwards married
a British Colonel.
Governor Hall could not be present
at the mass meeting on account Of
sickness, and Hon. Z. L. Martin took
his place. After the meeting was
called to order young David T. Marvel
of the Sussex Journal, arose and read
the Declaration of Independence with
fine Evolutionary effect.
Rev. Jonathan S. Willis, Of FELTON,.
then made an exceedingly brilliant and
appropriate oration. He spoke With
out notes and with q kind ayoidance Of
the spread eagle style.
In the evening the display of fire.
works took place. 1t was a grand af-
fair and equal to anything of the kind
ever seen in Delaware.
Georgetown did not get TO rest all
night, but on Sunday everything was
uuiet again. with ga res!fal summer
languor in the air."
The people of Georgetown degerve
credit for their patriotism and their
celebration speaks we'll for their liber-
ality and public spirit.
PICNIC AND EXCURSIONS.
MERRY DANCERS AND DUSTY TRIP TAKERS
WHERE THE PEOPLE WENT.
The excursions on the fourth were
rather numerous and larger number
of pic-nics than usual took place. All
the railroad trains to and from this
city over all the lines were crowded.
MT. SALEM S S. PICNIC.
The Mt. Salem NJ. L. Sunday School
held a very agreeable picnic in Flem-
ing's Grove on the Brandywine yes
terday. Besides the Sunday School
and friends large number of persons
were present from this city, amongst
whom were, Presiding Elder Matlack,
DR.. Caldwell, Rev. A. Stengle, Profess
sor Ford, Professor Bach, Mr.. Bechtel,
and lady, Mrs. Isabella Mcdaniel, and
some friends from Philadelphia.
The time was spent in swinging, eat.
ing cake, drinking lemonade, investi-
eating the contents of dinner baskets.
The only exciting event of the day was
the attack of lady by green cater
pillar, but after considerable skir-
mish with the green monster he was
used up to jelly, after he had left
the marks OF his deceptive teeth on the
lady's arm. Heroic lady she didn't
faint nor scream.
Showers came up in the afternoon,
and every succeeding one becoming
ssyier, the picnic broke up and was
finished in Breck's mill, on the Bran
DIVINE, where q grand good time was
ex perienced. Rev. T. L. Tompkinson,
the pastor of Mt. Salem, and his ami
able lady were present in the best Of
spirits, looking after the comfort and
welfare OF the lambs OF his fold.
MT. LEBANON PICNIC.
The Mt. lebanon M. Z. Sunday
School over which Rev. Mr.. Avery
presides as pastor held picnic in the
old camp meeting grounds adjoining
the church, large number of persons
we're present enjoying themselves until
The afternoon showers chased them
from the ground to find shelter in the
church where the picnic festivities
we're concluded.
ST. JosEpn's PICNIC
The congregation and Sunday School
If St. Joseph's Catholic church on the
Brandywine, held very enjoyable
picnic in the Squirrel Run grove,
where the Declaration of Independence
vas read and addresses were made. A
tring band made soul stirring music,
md flying feet kept time while copious
lraughts of cool delicious lager lent
rim and spirit to the scene. The after
,oon showers drove them from the
rounds as they did other pic-nics
long the banks.
A RELIGIOUS MEETING.
A large number of friends of the
,arious religious denominations met at
he residence of Mr.. John Conley near
Using Sun, yesterday afternoon, where
prayer, praise and experience meet
ng was held from four until after six
'clock in the evening. Mr.. Conlsy is
n Episcopalian, but has such meetings
ften in his house.
THE G, A. Il. PICNIC.
Thomas S. Smith Post, G. A. R.,
ave a basket picnic along the Brandy
,ine, and it was largely attended.
;unting was hung in profusion on the
-ees, and the gay colors blending with
ae verdant leaves, presented a hand
,ms appearance. There was some ex- ]
silent singing. led by H. F. Pickels.
ro var waa offared by chaplain W. Ell.