Fourth of July Celebration in Marysville, p.2
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Fourth of July Celebration in Marysville, p.2
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"We gave last week a description of the celebration of the “Nations National Day” in this city and in Sacramento, and we now give a sketch of the celebration in Marysville, abbreviated from the Sacramento Record Of 7th inst. That paper had a special reporter on the ground, and a full report is given.
The celebration commenced at midnight with a salute of ten guns fired from the “Union Boy” by Captain Wm. M. Siddons and his corps of gunners from Sacramento. The “Union Boy” has done good service on many similar occasions. At sunrise another salute was fired, and the bells of the city rung a joyous peal. Marysville was in her holiday attire. The streets were crowded with denizens and visitors. Flags were flying from every public building as well as many private edifices were beautifully decorated with flags, flowers, ribbons, emblems, etc.
The procession was grand and imposing. It consisted of six divisions as follows: First Division, California Pioneers of ’49 in costume, with the Inevitable mule pack train and emigrant wagon, followed by the wives and daughters of Pioneers in carriages, and sons of California on foot. Second Division, Grand Marshal, J. B. Badger, Esq, staff and aids, among whom was E.P. Duplex; Band, Sherman Guard, Sacramento Battery, and Gun “Union Boy,” Young America Zouaves; carriages containing the president of the Day, Hon. C. M. Gorham, Mayor of Marysville; Orator, Poet, Chaplain, Reader, the Press, Judges, Public Officers, Guests, etc. Also a miniature carriage containing a juvenile representation of General and Lady Washington in Continental costume.
Third Division – Fire Department.
Fifth Division. Of this division the Record says: But the especially beautiful and attractive portion of all the display was in the fifth division, in which were the magnificent cars, “Union,” “Equality” and “Education,” each profusely decorated with shields, flags, and festoons of colors. In the car “Union” rode young ladies dressed in red, white and blue, representing all the States and Territories, while on an elevated dais, in the centre of the was seated the Goddess of Liberty, appropriately costumed, personated by the beautiful Miss Clara Myers. In the car “Equality” rode a bevy of colored young ladies similarly dressed. In the car “Education” rode young ladies representing the educational department of the city.
Sixth Division, citizens on foot and mounted; carriages, etc. The procession was nearly a mile long; it matched through the principle streets of the city to the Theatre, where were held the
Literary Exercises. The following was the programme which was literally carried out; Music by the Band; Introductory Address by Hon. C. M. Gorham, President of the Day. Grand chorus, “Joy, joy, Freedom to-day.” Invocation by the Chaplain. Declaration of Impendence, E. A. Davis, Reader. Singing, solo and chorus, “Star Spangled Banner. The President then introduced Rev. A. L. Stone D. D., of San Francisco, who delivered the Oration. This was a masterly production, and was listened to by the audience with marked attention, occasionally interrupted by applause. “Hail Columbia” was then sung by the choir, when the President introduced Albert Hart, Esq., who recited an original poem, subject; “California” This was a fine production, which in its matter and manner of delivery did ample justice to the author’s reputation as a poet and elocutionist. Then followed “America” by full chorus; and a Grand Musical Tableau Vivant; after which the Chaplain pronounced the Benediction and the audience dispersed.
At 6 o’clock Professor Buislay made a grand ballon ascension from Cortez Square. At 8 o’clock a magnificent display of fireworks was exhibited in the Square, and the closing feature was an open air ball in the same place."
The celebration commenced at midnight with a salute of ten guns fired from the “Union Boy” by Captain Wm. M. Siddons and his corps of gunners from Sacramento. The “Union Boy” has done good service on many similar occasions. At sunrise another salute was fired, and the bells of the city rung a joyous peal. Marysville was in her holiday attire. The streets were crowded with denizens and visitors. Flags were flying from every public building as well as many private edifices were beautifully decorated with flags, flowers, ribbons, emblems, etc.
The procession was grand and imposing. It consisted of six divisions as follows: First Division, California Pioneers of ’49 in costume, with the Inevitable mule pack train and emigrant wagon, followed by the wives and daughters of Pioneers in carriages, and sons of California on foot. Second Division, Grand Marshal, J. B. Badger, Esq, staff and aids, among whom was E.P. Duplex; Band, Sherman Guard, Sacramento Battery, and Gun “Union Boy,” Young America Zouaves; carriages containing the president of the Day, Hon. C. M. Gorham, Mayor of Marysville; Orator, Poet, Chaplain, Reader, the Press, Judges, Public Officers, Guests, etc. Also a miniature carriage containing a juvenile representation of General and Lady Washington in Continental costume.
Third Division – Fire Department.
Fifth Division. Of this division the Record says: But the especially beautiful and attractive portion of all the display was in the fifth division, in which were the magnificent cars, “Union,” “Equality” and “Education,” each profusely decorated with shields, flags, and festoons of colors. In the car “Union” rode young ladies dressed in red, white and blue, representing all the States and Territories, while on an elevated dais, in the centre of the was seated the Goddess of Liberty, appropriately costumed, personated by the beautiful Miss Clara Myers. In the car “Equality” rode a bevy of colored young ladies similarly dressed. In the car “Education” rode young ladies representing the educational department of the city.
Sixth Division, citizens on foot and mounted; carriages, etc. The procession was nearly a mile long; it matched through the principle streets of the city to the Theatre, where were held the
Literary Exercises. The following was the programme which was literally carried out; Music by the Band; Introductory Address by Hon. C. M. Gorham, President of the Day. Grand chorus, “Joy, joy, Freedom to-day.” Invocation by the Chaplain. Declaration of Impendence, E. A. Davis, Reader. Singing, solo and chorus, “Star Spangled Banner. The President then introduced Rev. A. L. Stone D. D., of San Francisco, who delivered the Oration. This was a masterly production, and was listened to by the audience with marked attention, occasionally interrupted by applause. “Hail Columbia” was then sung by the choir, when the President introduced Albert Hart, Esq., who recited an original poem, subject; “California” This was a fine production, which in its matter and manner of delivery did ample justice to the author’s reputation as a poet and elocutionist. Then followed “America” by full chorus; and a Grand Musical Tableau Vivant; after which the Chaplain pronounced the Benediction and the audience dispersed.
At 6 o’clock Professor Buislay made a grand ballon ascension from Cortez Square. At 8 o’clock a magnificent display of fireworks was exhibited in the Square, and the closing feature was an open air ball in the same place."
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San Fransisco Elevator
Date
1873-7-19
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N/A, “Fourth of July Celebration in Marysville, p.2,” African American Fourth of July, accessed May 1, 2024, https://africanamerican4th.omeka.net/items/show/60.