The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-07-03


with shows, games, sports, guns, bells,
bonfres and Examinations, 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
bast Of the day as rank overgrowth
not foreseen by our forefathers. A
proud, glad time, the nations birth
day time, not for unworthy and in
furious celebration, but 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 been preserved to US
in a letter to his daughter penned by
that same splendid old John Adams.
Yesterday being the anniversary Of
American Independence, was cele-
brated here with the festivity and
ceremony becoming the occasion. l
am too old to delight IN pretty descrip-
tons, II had talent for them, other
wise a picture might be drawn which
would please the fancy Of a Wing, at
least The thought Of taking any no
tce Of this day was not conceived un-
til the third. 1t was too late to have
a sermon, as everyone wished, so this
must be deferred to another year.
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.
"1n 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 a 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 10
salutes, then the galleys and gunboats.
He describes much shouting and
huzzaing in 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 we're 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 l think it was the
most splendid illumination l 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
I was amazed at the universal JOY and
.alacrity that was discovered, and at
the brilliancy and splendor OF every
part of this joyful exhibition | had
forgot the ringing Of the bells all day.
and the bonfres in the streets, and
the fireworks played off Had General
Howe been here in disguise, or his
master this show would have given
them the heartache.'
When Enthusiasm Waned.
We have an account Of the Fourth
as celebrated in Tylers administra-
ton. Already it lacked the freshness
and spontaneity Of those early ones
John Adams witnessed, one Of which
he saddened by his own death. hide
pendence forever he murmured, as
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