The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-08
GRAND CELEBRATION IN PRESCOTT.

The lO5th anniversary of American Inde- Dendence wGs heralded in Prescott by the firing Of salutes, swinging to the breeze of the stars and stripes and general iolliication on the part of our citizens and the visitors from all sections of the county. At an early hour the fire brigade was out in full uniform, headed by the Grand Marshal of the day, \. J. Mason and the 12th Infantry Band. The principal streets were paraded, sweet music was discoUrsed ss the throng wended its way through the public thoroughfares, and at 10 clock the whole assenlblage had con sregated at the Court House to listen to the exercises, which began by music and the reading of the Declaration Of Independence by Col Bigelow, with the following prelude to the same:
 On each 4th Of Ju'y, wherever public ob- servances are held, It Is customary to read the statement of the reasons given to the world by our forefathers on the 4th O. July, one hundred and five years ago this day, for reyoltiDg against the government ot Graat Britain.
 It is well on each successive aHnig ersary of this day. that every citizen 0f these nlted States, every foreigner who comes here tO live and every child who Is growing up to enjoy the blessings of OFT free institutions. should listen tO tae exposition of the prlncl- ples lying at the foundation of our govern ment as embodied in the Declaration of In dependence, which, on the invitation of the committee in charge of this celebration, l shall now read.
 After the conclusion of the reading of the Declaration of Independence, Hon. T. J. Butler, in his usual happy way, read an original local poem, written by himself for the occasion, entitled, '.Tlle Land We Live In
 Following MT. Butler, Mir. C. B. Rush delivered a beautiful and interesting oration which was listened to with marked attention and great delight. We doubt much whether such literary treat has been afforded the citizens of other cities of the Territory where the glorious Fourth was observed.
 The regular order of exercises having been gone through with, the great crowd of peO- pie betook themselves to their places of rest until two o'clock D. nl-, when again the whole city was alive on the look out for
 YE HoRRIBLEs
 Who hai just formed into line on South Montezuna street Horrible indeed was the appearance of some POO or more of pa- tTiotic souls who had neither spared time, work nor expense to make amusement for our guests and the celebration a success The procession, as is usual with all well reg ulated organizations, had its tin band, drum nIajor, etc.
 Leading the p.oe-s.ion Eas Prof Smith, mounted ol the wild. wooly ox Then the officers of the day. followed by the band and Ye Horribles. In the center If the parade We noticed the one horse go-cart of John Ehle. and in !t huge box. and upon that box vas percLsd the liitls bird Charley : Yates. representing the Gcd3cs., of LiLerTy !. This was becoming tahleaux. The long pro | ccssion vas finally closed b7 all immense CX ! team with a gorgeous wagon. hauling the | broom brigade Alter much jolii.ication [ snd amusemeEt. the procession came to a i full stop in fsoat Ct the Court HouEe. where. | of course. the usual literary essToiseS were gone through with. Brother Holden. in | most happy mood. red the Declaration of Impudence, causing levity. Iich and ra!e. ! ne Old Hasa i1!il ;t ''Ii- +>rfii- 4tstl al original poem. (t must have been original ! well cho-cu for the occasion. The poem l J,g5s1. r,Isn iIIT Tfe cycs'T-I1 517Iri.fI t'y that eyentful prosyec:sr. United State, Of 1, America Jackson. ]; was fi.l of life. local | hits. and really iirst-class State document. !
 Fess;ing went bTarely on Til the sun had I hidden its form behind Thumb Butte and | darkness made its presence y,siIle. when | the grand display of Fireworks were thrown | into the heavens under thy direction of | Hon. W VI. Butiun. The display was . grand and beautiful. Soon music vas heard ] rolling forth from Curtis nall. rheH those !, eager to trip the light fantastic tpe il the . may waltz, were u.i f"r that pa.scial struct- { ure The dance was success. ani lasted | until 5 .. M.. Jely 9th. when the jruy re turned with a verdict that the celebration in 1 Prescott of the l0Jth Anniversary Of AmeIi- | can Independence vas a success bev9nd ! aad long to be remembered hy ! -h.se present..