The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-07-06
AFTER FLOW.
How the Glorious Fourth was
Celebrated.
Pic lies and Pastoral Exer-
cises Generally.

Ane TOuTbu OI July was very 9ulcdy
observed in this city last Tuesday. The
event was not celebrated on any extensive
scale. No parade was visible to the lovers
of such street manifestations, and but for
the continuous explosion of fire crackers
and torpedoes, the day had decidedly
Sunday appearance and character.
The celebrant who usually INDUCES in
the intoxicating beverage on such holt
days, was remarkably scarce, and the rec
ords of the police department in that no
arrests were made, attest the fact that the
day was decidedly quiet and peaceful
period.
THE SECOND AND BETTER JUDGMENT
of the American people-who are never
given to an enthusiastic observance of any
great national holiday seem to in
dictate that they prefer to pass the day in
a quiet and sensible manner. AT least that
portion of the population located in this
immediate vicinity, gave every evidence
that such was their inclination and desire
on the Fourth. AS result, the numerous
picnics in this city. Moline and at differ
cnt points throughout the county were
literally patronized.
The orators selected to let the eagle fly
at the different gatherings were greeted
with large audiences, and at the conclu-
sion of their literary efforts, the people
largely enjoyed the benefits of being at a
picnic, and made the most of the oppor-
tunities offered.
The day was cool and delightful, and the
proverbial heated weather was not an adj
junct to the event. The weather was
more remarkable than any of the celebra-
iions, as it was so cold in the evening that
overcoats and wraps were found to be
agreeable garments. The unusual fact of
such additional articles being necessary,
was generally commented upon. and will
make the Fourth of July of 1882 memoir
able event.
Among other picnics held on Tuesday
was that under the auspices of the
LAND LEAGUE
of this city, which took place in the beau
tiful grove at the head of Twentieth street.
To this resort fully five thousand persons
found their way during the day, and made
the affair most pronounced success in
every particular.
The exercises commenced with brief
introductory speech by the president of the
Alderman Cary, who in clos
ing introduced Miss Mamie Hogan, who
read the declaration of independence in a
most creditable manner.
Rev. J. w Haney, the orator of the day,
next followed with an address appropriate
to the occasion. He briefly alluded to the
origin and progress of this county. detail
ing the growth of public opinion on national
questions and affairs, and incidentally
touched up the three great wars, drawing
therefrom. and showing their
aims and results.
lie next took up the Irish agitation, and
sketched the origin of that trouble up to the
present time, and gave his opinions as to
what remedies were necessary to quiet for
ever the recurring disturbance on the En-
erald Isle.
At the conclusion IF the exercises re-
freshments were served. and a general good
time followed.
THE MILITARY.
The Rodman Rifles were out on the
Fourth, but they did not make any parade
in this city. They were on visiting tour,
and took little excursion down to Musca-
tine, where the annual encampment of the
Iowa Militia was held. About thirty eight
of the Rifles were on hand. and
they gave the Iowa militia some
pointers" on drilling. On arriving at
Muscatine they were met by a detachment
of the troops in camp, and were escorted
to the camp grounds. While there they
became the guests of the Davenport COM
pany, whose members treated them in
royal style The visitors were served with
dinner and supper, and demonstrated the
fact that they were not only good with the
muskets but were also first class hands at
the camp table.
The Rifles after enjoying their visit
took the evening train and returned to
this city last evening The members speak
in glowing terms of the hospitable treat
ment accorded them while away, and are
determined to reciprocate the favor at an
early day
OTHER EVENTS.
The rural districts of this county cele
brated the day by numerous basket picnics.
A few included orations, athletic sports,
and fireworks in the evening, but the ma
jority of them were of simple character
wherein day in the woods was the chief