Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-07-03


ought to be commemorated as the day
of deliverance, by solemn acts Of
devotion to God Almighty. 1t ought to
be solemnized with pomp and parade,
with shows, games, sports, guns, bells,
bonfires and illuminations, from one
end Of this continent to the other,
from this time forevermore."
His prediction has become SO true
that now we seek to curtail the bonn
hast Of the day as a rank overgrowth
not foreseen by our forefathers. A
proud, glad time, the nations birth
day; a time, not for unworthy and in
furious celebration, out for renewal of
loyal citizenship, and for private re-
joicing in the privilege OF. American
citizenship.
The first celebration by congress Of
the Fourth has Ceen preserved to us
in letter to hts daughter penned by
that same splendid old John Adams.
Yesterday being the anniversary of
American Independence, war cele-
brated here with the festivity and
ceremony becoming the occasion. l
am too old to delight in pretty descrip-
tions, # had talent for them, other
wise picture might be drawn which
would please the fancy of Wing, at
least. The thought Of taking any no
zee of this day was not conceived I'M
I'll the third. 1t was too late to have
a sermon, as everyone wished, so this
Iof hn of Tn
Congress determined to adjourn over
that day, and to dine together. The
general officers and others in town
were invited, after the president and
council and board of war of this state.
Celebrations on the Ships.
'In the morning the Delaware frig-
ate, several large galleys, and other
continental armed vessels, galleys and
guard-boats were hauled off in the
river, and several of them beautifully
dressed in the colors of all nations
displayed about the masts, yards and
rigging. At one o'clock the ships were
all manned; that is, the men were all
ordered aloft and arranged upon the
topyards and shrouds, making strik-
ing appearance of companies Of men
drawn up in order in the air."
He tells how he went on board with
the president and the marine commit
tee Each armed vessel fired 13
galutes, then the galleys and gunboats.
He describes much shouting and
huzzaing lin a manner which gave
great joy to every friend of this coun-
try, and the utmost terror and dis
may to every lurking Tory"
Dining at three, they were agree
ably entertained with excellent COM
pany, good cheer, fine music from the
band of Hessians taken at Trenton,
and continual volleys between every
toast from a company of soldiers
drawn up in Second street before the
city tavern, where we dined." Maneu-
vers on the common by light horse
and trains of artillery, and thou
sand infantry filed the day agreeably
for the crowd.
In the evening was walking about
the streets for a little fresh air and
exercise, and was surprised to find the
whole city lighting up their candles
at the windows. walked most of
the evening, and / think it was the
most splendid Illumination / ever saw
"a few surly houses were dark. but
the lights were very universal. Con-
sidering the lateness of the design,
and the suddenness of the execution,
/ was amazed at the universal JOY and
alacrity that was discovered. and at
the brillianey and splendor of every
part of this joyful exhibition. / had
borgot the ringing OF the bells ell day.
md the bonfires In the streets. and