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Greenlaw sat upon the apex Of the car,
representing Our Country" On a circular
shield on both sides of the car, in letters
of gold, was written, Education Our
Safeguard" The children sang patriotic.
songs along the entire route. Tee
horses were handled in an admirable man
ner by John Lafferty. The Colder. Eagle.
Capital, International and West sm Hotel
buses were loaded with little folks from
the Protestant Orphan Asyl.dm. Allegozi-
cal car, The Boston Tea Party" repre-
scented q ship in Boston harbor on the
evening of December i6, 1873. White men,
disguised as Mohaws indians, in full cos
tune and war paint, were throwing the
cargo of tea into the bay. The Indians
were represented by H. II. CasS, J. p.
Counts, H. A. Petralli, d. n Ferris j. f.
Bonn and C. Stubs. The antics of the
lively redskins highly pleased the young
spectators along the route, many of whom
| followed THE Tea Party for blocks B.
R. Croker, in buggy with red, white
and blue canopy, drawn by four beautiful
steeds.
The procession was over a mile in length
and in point of grandeur eclipsed any for
mer attempt in this city. The line OF
march was as follows: Formed at Seventh
and l. Moved through Seventh TO II, to
| Tenth, to j, to Second, to X, to Tenth, tc
NJ, to Second; countermarched on NJ, when
the column was brought to halt reviewed
! by the Grand Marshal and dismissed.
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LITERARY EXERCISES.
An Eloquent and Patriotic Grafton by j.
Mem. Shafter.


Mem. Shafter.
Immediately after the breaking up of the
procession the literary exercises took place
in the Assembly room at the Capitol. the
use of the building having been kindly
and properly rendered for this purpose by
the Secretary of State. The large Assem-
bly, room was crowded to OVERLOOKING. At
y o'clock Grand Marshal Clarken appeared
upon the platform, and calling the assem-
blage to order, introduced the Mayor, Hon
John Q. Brown, as President of the Day
There were also upon the platform Gov
ernor Stoneman, Hon. James Mem. Shat
ter, Orator OF the Day; Rev. H. c. Chris
tan, Chaplain Judge w. \. Henry,
Reader; Miss Ida Clinch, soloist; State
Engineer w. H. Hall. and Adjutant-Gen-
eral &. s. Cosby, with the Hussar band in
the rear.
Upon being introduced, the Mayor
opened the exercises with brief intro
ductory remarks, concerning and appropri-
ate to the occasion. These were followed
with the national air, " Hail Columbia"
by the band. AT the same time the me-
ridian salute was being fired with two guns
in rapid succession, just east of the Capitol
building. The firing of cannon and the
stirring martial music in the Assembly
Chamber combined to raise strongly the
patriotic spirit of the audience, and which
was thereby well prepared not only to
listen, but to participate in the exercises of
the occasion.
The President then introduced the Chap
lain, who offered prayer. Judge W. A. Henry
next read the Declaration OF Independence
His reading of the illustrious instrument
was done in q manner of effective oratorv,
and with fervor and spirit which gave it
original impressiveness and marked pat
riotic effect. This was followed by singing
The Star-Spangled Banner" by Miss
Ida Clinch. The piece was rendered in
excellent voice, and so effectively that the
! audience gave strong evidence of approval
in a prolonged encore, and III response to
which Miss Clinch sang The Red, White
and Blue" with similar appreciation.
The orator of the day, Hon. J. Mem
SKATER, was then introduced, and delivered
an able and eloquent Grafton, which will
be found in full in another part of this
mornings issue. At the close of the ora
ton, the audience rose and sang the
national anthem, My Country, lis of
Thee, etc. led by Miss Clinch and Israel
Luce, and accompanied by the band. This
closed the very successful exercises at the
Capitol, and the audience was dismissed.
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FUTURE CELEBRATIONS NEW DE
PhRTURE.

We have persistently and irrefutably
opposed the so-called procession of IIor-
rihles 5" in Fourth of July observances.
They have no right place in them, and are
offensive and british. Evidently the pub
lie are OF like thinking Saturday evening
the first effort was made here to convert
the Horrible display into something of
scenic excellence and dramatic character,
and with such measure of success as to
give The promoters OF the idea encourage
ment for the future. Something of the old
style chung to the new, but it was of minor
prominence, and will probably wholly dis
appear on the next occasion. 1t was bv no
means great success, but it was far from
being failure. The people hardly knew
what to expect anticipation in some cases
had been oyer-stimulated, and to such the
affair appeared tame. The promoters of
the scheme could not at once educate the
participants up TO proper conception of
1t. 1t was rather hastily arranged. It
was an experiment, and As such it was more
successful than the majority had reason to
expect. One thing we conclude with GER
tainty, that we have hidden an eternal
adieu to the offensive Horribles in this
communicative have had a glimpse Of
something so much better as to make them
hereafter intolerable. Enough has been
accomplished to show that we may have
increasing excellence in spectacular street
display and dramatic representation. and
FLOATS" at least typical of something
This first attempt to get ont Of disgusting
groove was, of course, something OF uphill
work, as all first attempts to disabuse
popular prejudice are. But sufficient ad-
vance has been made to suggest very broad
possibilities for the future. st. Louis
Baltimore, New Orleans, Chicago and
Cincinnati have brought this sort of thing
to very near approach to perfection, and
have made such festivals the means of
attracting vast concourses of people to
those cities. These displays can he kept
clean and decent in their expression. made
exceedingly attractive, and afford
public entertainment Of an unob-
jectionable character. But to that
end they need close supervision
by discreet Boards of Management that
must have prior knowledge of every feat
IRE introduced into such displays-Boards
hat have the courage to criticise and re-
ject, the ingenuity to devise, the wisdom to
inject some thought into the chief feat
ures, and the frmness to exclude utterly
the personal, rude and offensive. The
Saturday night parade through streets
ablaze with artificial light has settled the
question, probably for all the future, as to
the hours in which such demonstrations
should take place, and suggests the thought
that the conventional ceremonies of Fourth
of July celebrations might here be more
pleasantly conducted in the early hours of
evening or of morning :; the midday period
in this climate in July must always be an
influence that will prevent the general
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At o'clock. on the premises, situated i'll the
TOWN OF WHEATLAND, Yuba county, Cali
fornia, a number OF lots containing about two
acres, with the following improvements there
on: The lots have Il frontage of 800 feet on the
California and oregon Railroad; the rent of said
frontage is paid III advance for one year. size
OF Mill, so by 70 feet, with substaI tial porches
covered making in all covered in % by 80 feet
square. The building is three stories high, with
basement. There is attached to the main build
ing fine large boiler-roOm and coal bunker.
The Mill has d capacity of $50 barrels daily; il
mas three run of 12-luch wheat stone, one mid
ding stone one middling roller low grade stone,
one large barley roller, one cOrnmeal stone, and
all other necessary machinery. consisting of
ample bolts purifiers and centrifugal reels. The
boilers and engines are nearly new. A large tank
is on top of the building, capacity 1900 gallons
with pipes and hose conveying water wherever
needed. There are also two Hooker steam
pumps conveying water wherever needed. In
fact, the MIL has all the modern improvements
on machinery for & new process mill. IL has
a well or neyer-failng water. There is a fine
Office. with iron safe, counter desk chairs,
tables, etc, good stable, also, two store houses
20 by $50 feet, surrounded by good and sub
stantial covered porches and brick foundation;
also, water tank with capacity OF 1900 gal
Ions, with hose and pipe where needed. There
is a runway for trucks leading from the ware
house to the Mill There are three large plat
form aiibanks scales; one will weigh 5000,
one $500 and one 2,5C0 pounds: also four port
able Fairbanks scales, niue trucks; also, an ele-
vator in the warehouse; capacity OF warehouse,
1900 tons
All of the above viii go with the real estate,
together with all tools now on hand for the use
OF the mill and warehouse.
Terms of sale: One half cash; one-half i'll
one year, with ten per cent. interest per annum,
to be secured by mortgage on premises; pur-
chaser to pay ten per cent of purchase money
on day of sale; balance as per statement on de-
livery of d good and sufficient deed.
regard this rs Il splendid opportunity to Sc
cure a fine and valuable piece OF mill property.
The original cost was about $4,000. II is stu
ated in the beautiful and thriving town of
Wheatland. which has a population of about
900 inhabitants. 1t is located in Il good agri-
cultural district, and by strict attention to bust
ness can be made TO pay II handsome yearly
revenue. ". C. SHAFFER,
je26-tdMWFt Auctioneer
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A Grand and Enthusiastic
Demonstration.
THE DAY WE CELEBRATE
Observed by the People En- Masse
from City and Country.
HIGHLY IMPOSING PROCESSION,
Ghe Literary sSxercises-Pioneers' Ban
quet-Attractions at the Park-The
Regatta-Mardi Gras-Etc.

The celebration of Independence Day i'll
this city ON Saturday last was grand sue
cess, and the very large number of people
from the adjoining towns and country
seemed TO fully enjoy the various portions
of the days programme.
For years it has been the custom here,
one peculiar to Sacramento, to dress the
streets in green boughs on the Fourth Of
July. This custom was fully observed on
Saturday, and the effect was most pleasing.
AlI buildings on business streets were deco
rated more or less with national colors.
Some of the houses were especially very
handsomely trimmed. The decorations
throughout the city generally, more es-
pecially along the line of march, were neat
and plentiful, and on some private resi-
| dences were notably pleasing. 1t is esti-
mated that fully 1000 buildings were deco
rated to greater or less degree, while Old
| Glory" floated from the house-top of
| nearly every home in the city
Salutes were fired at daybreak, noon and
sunset by a detachment of Company 3, I'M
der the command of Major Carroll. By
| 9 A. NJ the chief business streets We're
thronged with people, all in exuberant
spirits apparently, bent on the full enjoy
ment OF the day and determined to be
pleased at all events. The street decora-
tons were the subject of general admira-
ton, calling forth many commendatory
remarks, and deservedly so, for the
| walks, especially those on J and
K streets, were avenues and ar
| bors of beauty. The city from
early noon till late at night fairly reared
with the racket of Young America, caused
by the firing of bombs, the discharge OF
| firearms, and the fusillade of crackers and
niversary of the Nations birth was thus
ushered in with martial sounds, with the
roar of artillery, with the tramp of thou
sands of feet with the shouts of youth, the
merry peals of bells, and all the manifesto
| tiOns of eXuheraut natrintiSnl-
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THE REGATTA.
Amusements on the River-Whitehali
SlSiff and Tub Races.

Skiff and Tub Races.
In view of the approaching Fourth and
the fact that a varied and attractive list Of
proceedings was anticipated, number OF
citizens along the city front made applica-
ton to the General Committee to introduce
a regatta upon the programme claiming
that they had been disregarded of late
years in all public festive demonstrations
The committee realized the propriety OF
such an appeal and advantage to the day
that would result therefrom. They also
remembered that a number of years had
| elapsed since the last active boating con-
tests, and were inclined to stimulate and
revive river sports as far as means would
allow. Accordingly Captain Thomas
! Dwyer, l.. Elkus and H. w Carroll were
appointed and authorized to arrange fol-
the best river display available, being spe-
cially qualified for such service 1t was
found that the money appropriated was
not sufficient to include shell race OF
even a single scull race, boats of that order
here being either unavailable or out
of repair, hence the variety OF
races presented and witnessed were
all that were possible. They were
well and fairly contested and furnished
amusement and excitement to the multi
tudes who thronged the city front and
bridge, as well as many in Washington
Excitement over the tub race was franti-
cally uproariOus. The only actual short
coming in the matter was the delay OF
nearly an hour in starting the first race,
occasioned in waiting for the appearance OF
the Whitehalls, which caused many to
forego the prospect and seek other amuse-
ment, but viewing accommodations on the
wharvcs and steamers were very difficult
to obtain at the time of starting of the skiff
race.
The order of events was as follows: First,
Whitehall race; second, sl1iff race; third,
tub race. The prizes were all cash, the
moneys being contained in handsome tri-
color canvas bags. 1t was nearly six
clock when the referees pistol started the
Whitehalls, the other races followed in
reasonable quick succession. A fine breeze
prevailed. The Artillery Band dispensed
popular music at the foot of X street which
was well received, especially by those on
the river. A swarm of boats and crafts of
all descriptions were being rowed and sailed
about, the latter enlivening the scene great
". Starting was twice rendered difficult
by boats obstructing the course.
The officers of the occasion included the
Res alta Committee, by order of the General
Committee, the judges being Capt Dwyer
and Mr.. Elkus, who were on the bridge
and provided with marine glasses, while
Mr.. Carroll was referee, occupying the
starting stake boat. d. r. Flye acted as
lower stake-boat referee. Timers were H.
{. Lathrop and Judge Dibble, of Grass
Valley. The steam launch Hi-Yah, well
laden, darted about, expressing approval
and applause with her shrill whistle.
The entries closed at o'clock on the
night of the Sd. The parties who entered
and competed are as enumerated
WHITEHALL RACE
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peculiarly her own. He sid the State
could be divided into three belts, the
clirnate of each being distinct, as were
also the products. He paid a glowing
tribute to northern and middle California,
but said San Gabriel, in Los Angeles
county, where he had his home, was good
enough for aim. He said some time ago
he pardoned a man out of the State Prison.
one of the conditions of the pardon being
that he would leave California and locate
in Oregon. A few days ago he received
letter from this individual in which he
stated that he would rather return to Cali
fornia and serve out his time behind the
prison bars than TO be compelled to live IN
the webfoot country.
"Our Forefathers." Responded to by
Judge n. Greene Curtis. His remarks We're
most eloquent, and were frequently inter
rupted with applause.
Sacramento, Queen City OF the Plains;
pride of her citizens ana the envy OF her
big sister of the Bay" Responded to by
| Postmaster Christopher Green.
sour Stronghold, the State Treasury.
| Responded to by Hon. D. J. Oullahan,
State Treasurer
The Press" Responded to by Valen-
| tine McClatchy
The Bar" Responded to by Richard
| Nj. Clarken.
''Our Common Schools" Responded to
| by Felix Tracy.
"Our Wives and Children Responded
to by j. V. Devine.
Our Boys Responded TO by Rev. Car
rol NJ. Davis. His remarks were lengthy
able and eloquent. He closed by saying
I'VE, the young men, feel that we have nc
worthier ambition than to follow in the
footsteps, in a land so fair, State so great
a heritage such as no other men ever
gave to their sons. We will forever
uphold that which you have given
US. We cannot offer more than the
earnest and decided will TO carry out the
hopes you have founded. You have given
us the fairest land God overlooked down
upon. We realize the grand privileges and
God helping us, we will stand by the flag
that makes us free and the State that makes
us free Native Sons. The honesty of pur-
pose, and the sincerity of the hearts Of the
Native Sons, makes them worthy repre-
sentatives to follow in the footsteps of the
Pioneers. We hope the day will be long
before the Pioneers cease to celebrate and
do honor to this day. We will take the
burden up when you lay it down, and may
it ever be said that we are the worthy sons
| of noble sireS.'
F. d. Ryan, X. T. Devlin and James T
Day were called upon and made short adj
| dresses.
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CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSION

THE Prohibitionists viii have to turn some OF
their artillery upon the Supreme Court of Iii
nois That tribunal has decided that liquor.
selling is not crime per Sc as they contend, but
a common-law right. subject to such regulations
as the state may choose to fmpose.-Ist. Louis
Globe Democrat.
THE gravest danger in foreign affairs arising
from the accession Of Conservatives to power is
the pressure which will be put upon the new
Cabinet to do something" startling which
may have an effect upon opinion before the cleo
tions, Great numbers of Tories are genuine
jingoes, and never feel happy unless England in
some way or other is waving the flag London
Spectator
THE public can stop adulterstion if they
choose. The laws against dishonest practices OF
that sort are ample if they are enforced and the
public which buys goods can secure their en-
forcement. This can be done at the least cost
by the public organizing into anti adulteration
societies. Such organizations can at the least
cost secure chemical analysis of all food sold to
their members, and conduct the prosecution of
all merchants who sell dishonest articles or
give dishonest weight Pittsburg Dispatch
MARYLAND's whipping post IS national sue
cess. We venture the prediction that within
ten years half of the States III the Union will
be using ii to punish wife beaters-l Baltimore
American
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The course for the boat races commenced
at the upper stake-boat 600 feet south of
the BRIDGE, and extended to the lower
stake-bo&t at the foot of r street Boats
starting from the upper stake-boat,
doubling the course, finishing by passing
under the bridge. The course for the tub
race commenced at the upper stake boat,
extending to the foot of N street.
Among the particularly noteworthy facts
it is necessary to state that q team of oars
men, Geo. Callahan and John Desmond,
came from San Francisco, bringing their
boat, to participate in the Whitehall race,
entries being free to all. The other com
petitors in this race, all OF whom are local
men, demurred at their being allowed en-
trance, as their boat callahan and Des-
mond) was racer (as claimed), while the
remainder were working boats. The San
Francisco men were perfectly justified in
their entry and in retaining it, but thereby
the Whitehall race would have been
| abandoned and the skiff race jeopardized.
The judges proposed to allow the San Fran
cisco gentlemen an equivalent to first
money $3.50, conceding a walk over y for
such would inevitably be the case with
racing boat against a heavier boat. The
proposition was very cleyerly accepted, and
by mutual consent q first money purse
again added to the Whitehall race.
Also through misunderstanding of the tub
race terminus being changed from foot of
l. street to foot of n street, 4 possible injus-
tice may have been done; however, it is to
be said that had the terminus remained at
l. street, Mr.. John Denny would have
earned first money instead of third. The
tub race created great sport and laughter,
and was truly ridiculous. Shut lion tubs,
half barrels, washing tubs, etc, were en-
ployed. Some sculled from the rear, some
had oars, some double end paddles, some
single paddles. One man swamped, and
with tub disappeared, but he was the least
troubled party who knew of the matter,
and was well pleased withal Considered
as whole the regatta was great success,
and it is to be hoped that it will open the
way to many Aquatic performances, for
great pleasure proceeds from this sport.
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SIX-PACE EDITION.

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THE MARDI GRAs.
A Carnival of Fun-The Celebration u
(,rnn

Grand Success.
The streets were again thronged in the
evening to witness the Mardi Gras process
sion, which formed at Eighth and l streets
at $50 O'Clock 1t was the first attempt at
Mardi Gras celebration in this city, and
as such was grand success. 1t moved
through the streets in the following order ::
Mounted uniformed police, Grand Marshal
Clarken and his aids, First Artillery band
of twenty pieces, King Carnival attended
by cavalcade of mounted knights in full
armor, followed by number Of grotesque
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SAN FRANCISCO AGENCY,

L. P. FISHER is Sole Agent for this paper III
San Francisco and vicinity. He is slthorHe1
to receive advertisements and subscriptions, and
collect for the same. Rooms 81 and z, Mer
chants Exchange.
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\ CRITIC complains that the adjective is an
overworked part of speech in the modern novel
It is wise criticism. The disposition to over
flow adjectiyely is epidemic among the fiction
writers of the day. 1t appears in large number
of cases to be due to a false conception of
strength and yiasor
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\ JEWISH congregation in San Francisco on
saturday set a good example. In the early day
il held patriotic or Manufacturing service. in
which the music was wholly national airs, and
the sermon devoted entirely to p consideration
of topics related to the nation and its history
As religion owes to the Republic the tolerant
liberty it enjoys, it is especially appropriate that
churches should mark the passage of the ma
tional birthday By special observances on the
day itself