Celebrations Elsewhere p.3

Celebrations Elsewhere p.3

"The Fourth of July was celebrated with general enthusiasm in almost every city, town and village in the State.
In Sacramento, it is said they had the best ordered and most pleasing celebration ever held in that city. The procession consisted of four divisions embracing military companies, civic societies, pioneers, cars containing Goddess of Liberty and young ladies representing the States, and children form the public schools, etc. The literary exercises were held in the Pavillion, and commenced with an address by Samuel Poorman, Esq., President of the Day. This was followed by music by the band, prayer by Rev J. H C Bonte, Chaplain, Declaration of Independence by Wm. Deal, singing by the children, and an oration by General O. H. LaGrange. The exercises concluded with reading of a poem by a young lady. The procession was arranged and conducted by W. F. Knox, Grand Marshal.
The celebration in Stockton is represented as being a fine affair. The procession was under charge of Col. T. K. Hook, Grand Marshal, and was well arranged. It consisted of military companies, the Fire Department, Red Men, Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order of Hibernians and carriages containing the officers of the Day, speakers, invited guests, etc. Hon. J. K. Doah, Mayor of the city was President; Rev. H. L. Foote, Chaplain; J. S. Hammond, Esqr., Reader, and Hon. W. S. Montgomery, Orator. The exercises were held in a Pavilion erected for the occasion. In the evening, fireworks were exhibited from the foot of Hunter Street.
In Oakland, we believe there was no general celebration. A kind of private affair was held in Fassking’s Gardens, Alameda, at which an oration was delivered, the Declaration was read, etc. We did not learn who were the participants. The News says:
The only public exercises in Oakland were those which were held at the City Hall in the evening, under the auspices of the Equal Rights League, a club of colored citizens recently organized. The club met in front of the City Hall, at half past eight o’clock, at which time quite a large number of people had assembled. Mr. Lockett called the assemblage to order, and the exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Handy. The “Battle Cry of Freedom” was then sung, after which the Declaration of Independence was read by Mr. Kendall Cowes. “Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean” followed. Hon Z. J. Purnell then delivered the oration, which was listened to with deep attention, and frequently applauded for its patriotic sentiment and fine delivery “John Brown” and “America” followed next in order, and the programme closed with the “Star Spangled Banner[“] by Mrs. A. Anderson, the assemblage joining in the chorus. At the close of the very interesting exercise, a vote of thanks was tendered to the Mayor and city authorities for the use of the place for the meeting.
In San Jose, the Mercury says the largest crowd ever assembled in that city was on the Fourth of July. The procession was very fine. The French Zuaves from this city, made an excursion to San Jose, and joined in the parade. The literary portion of the celebration took place at Live Oak Park, where the Declaration was read by Judge Collins, and the Oration by J. L. Fox. The proceedings were interspersed with music and concluded with fireworks. The French Zouaves gave a ball in the evening which was well attended.
We learn that the Day was appropriately celebrated at Marysville and other places with the usual ceremonies."

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San Francisco Elevator

1874-7-11