Fourth of July Celebration, p. 2

Fourth of July Celebration, p. 2

A meeting of citizens was held last Friday evening in the Fourth District Court Room to make arrangements for celebrating the ensuing Anniversary of American Independence. We were at the meeting, and were pleased to witness the order and harmony which prevailed. Jacob Deeth occupied the chair, and he was authorized to appoint a Committee of two hundred citizens to carry out the objects of the meeting. The Court-room was crowded, and at an early hour the meeting adjourned. (new p) THe Nominating Committee of twelve met on Monday evening and appointed the General Committee of two hundred, among whom were Messrs. R.A. Hall and Henry Smith. Ex-Mayor McCoppin attempted to cast ridicule on the appointment of the two last named gentlemen by offering a sarcastic motion that they, in connection with Messrs. Rockwell and MacCrellish, be appointed on an important Sub-Committee promptly answered by Mr. Otis, and his motion declared out of order. (new p) The General Committee met on Wednesday evening, and from the reports in the daily papers, they had a stormy session The ubiquitous General Cobb was president as usual. Amid great confusion and wrangling, considerable business was done. The officers of the original meeting of citizens and the Nominating Committee were added to the General Committee. Jacob Deeth Esq., was elected Permanent President; Messrs. J.F. Meagher, B.F. SHay and H.D. Gough, Secretaries, Charles D. Carter, Treasurer; and General T.N. Cazneau, Grand Marshal. The President was authorized to appoint Sub-Committees on Finance and Executive business, Literature, Fireworks, Invitations, Carriages, Auditing, Printing, Music, Hall and Decorations. (new p) The colored members of the Committee, Messrs. Hall and SMith, were cordially received, and voted on every question by answering to their names. We are pleased to see so much harmony existing in the Committee on this hitherto vexed question. It is now an established fact that our political rights are fully recognized. We desire no more. As regards to gentleman appointed, we desire to express an opinion. They are both personally acceptable to us-they are intelligent and capable. Mr. Hall is well known in this community as a representative man, having for years been identified with every public movement of our people, and a better selection could not have been made. Mr. Smith is fully capable, as as patriotic, having, as we know from his antecedents in New York, as deep an interest in out progress and advancement as his co-adjutor; he is not, however, so well known as a public man; he has not hitherto had an opportunity of mingling in our affairs. That he will discharge what ever duties may be assigned him we are well assured, and are confident he will do credit to himself, and reflect honor on us. We will watch the proceedings of the Committee, and report progress.

P.A. Bell Editor

San Francisco Elevator

1870-6-10