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Hall. General Lyon came into our midst with considerable prejudice existing in the minds of many against him. He had been represented as being blood-thirsty and unscrupulous. His men had been represented as being a band of lawless hirelings-respecting neither the property nor rights of others; but this prejudice is broken down. The General's humanity to our wounded, who were left on the battle-field by their friends, his kindness to the prisoners, who were finally released on parole, the promptness with which he punished his men for little depredations committed on the property of men they regarded as enemies, the protection he extends to all, his accessibility and gentlemanly deportment to even rank secessionists, have made him many friends amongst those who were a few days ago his enemies, and morally disarmed many prominent secessionists of their hatred to the Government, and making them, if not Union men, at least willingly passive secessionists.--Louisville Journal, July 4.
Review at Washington, July 4.--The review of the New York Volunteers, twenty-three thousand in number, was a grand and imposing sight. The brave fellows looked well, marched well, and to the eye of the most critical, as well as of the superficial observer, gave evidence of such soldierly qualities as well substantiates their claim to be considered as of the best fighting material in the world. They have, too, some palpable marks of having had a rough time of it lately; despite the donning of their best apparel, the furbishing of arms, and the general scouring process undergone for the occasion, many a little tell-tale in the shape of well-used raiment, tarnished trimmings, and battered accoutrements, slyly gave out certain hints of hardship and exposure, and revealed to the uninitiated a goodly portion of the elephant that stalks about military camps. But their elastic steps, and cheerful, sun-burned faces bespoke good health, and gave token that they were, like Mark Tapley, makin
The Fourth of July in Hilo.--A. correspondent of the Honolulu Advertiser gives the following account of the celebration of Independence Day at the Sandwich Islands:-- Hilo, Hawaii, July 6, 1861. Mr. Editor :--The Union, it must and shall be preserved! Well, that's just the way we feel up here in Hilo. So keep it before the people. I cannot keep silent, therefore, and must blow a little about our own patriotism in this part of the King's domains, for we are not content that the world should give credit to the Honoluluans alone for loyalty to the United States Government, as expressed by their American residents. There are not many of us up here, it is true, but what few there are, felt their souls glow with a new animation as the day approached which gave birth to American liberty, and each one felt that he owed, at this particular time, a duty to his country, by allowing others to read in his acts his devotion to her glorious Constitution, and his readiness to assist, sho
The Fourth of July, South.--As particularly noticed in yesterday's Picayune, there bids fair to be a very spirited celebration of the Fourth of July. Besides the military doings which we have mentioned, there will be an entire suspension of business, and the holiday will be universally kept, as it is right and proper it shoulFourth of July. Besides the military doings which we have mentioned, there will be an entire suspension of business, and the holiday will be universally kept, as it is right and proper it should be. Camp Lewis will be the centre of attraction, beyond doubt. The facilities for going thither and returning at all hours of the day and evening, by the Carrollton Railroad, will make it a popular resort. There will be the usual parades, evolutions, and reviews, that will be well worth witnessing. The target firing and caill observe the anniversary of American Independence as a holiday, as it ever has done from the beginning of its career. There will be no issue thereof after that of this morning, until the afternoon of Friday, thus enabling all connected with the office an opportunity of enjoying the day without stint.--N. O. Picayune, July 4.
The Ohio Seventh is the title of a regimental paper, the first number of which was issued from a defunct rebel paper office in Western Virginia, on the 4th of July. The editors, both Lieutenants, propose to publish their paper as they advance, at Richmond, Charleston, and New Orleans, and promise that it shall be printed in the offices of defunct rebel papers in those and other cities.--N. Y. Herald, July 11.
Fourth of July, South.--A letter from Norfolk to the Richmond Dispatch says:--Col. Huger makes a strong appeal to our people for the observance of the Fourth of July. From the preparations we hear taking place, the day will pass off most patriotically. There was also an enthusiastic observance at Rich-mond, and a despatch Fourth of July. From the preparations we hear taking place, the day will pass off most patriotically. There was also an enthusiastic observance at Rich-mond, and a despatch from Augusta, Georgia, dated July 4, says:--Business is in a great measure suspended here to-day. Confederate flags are waving in all parts of the city, and one among the most splendid waves majestically over the office of the Augusta Constitutionalist. No daily papers will be issued in this city to-morrow. We learn that the olJuly 4, says:--Business is in a great measure suspended here to-day. Confederate flags are waving in all parts of the city, and one among the most splendid waves majestically over the office of the Augusta Constitutionalist. No daily papers will be issued in this city to-morrow. We learn that the old and glorious Fourth is being celebrated in several of the cities and towns of Georgia and South Carolina.
roduced a young gentleman of Richmond to the family. The young people soon became intimately acquainted, and, quite naturally, fell in love. The parents on both sides consenting, the parties were betrothed, and the marriage day fixed for the 4th of July inst. In the mean time, however, the Virginians were called upon to decide on which side they would stand. The ladies declared themselves on the side of the Government, but the gentleman joined the forces of his State. No opportunity was afforded for the interchange of sentiments between the young folks, or any thing settled as to their future movements. Matters thus remained till the 4th of July, when, exactly within an hour of the time originally fixed for the marriage, intelligence was received at the residence of the ladies that the young man had been shot by a sentry two days before, while attempting to desert and join his bride. His betrothed did not shed a tear, but standing erect, smiled, and then remarking to her mothe
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 2. (ed. Frank Moore), 116. Eighty-five years ago: a Ballad for the Fourth of July. (search)
116. Eighty-five years ago: a Ballad for the Fourth of July. by A. J. H. Duganne. Oh, how the past comes over me-- How the Old Days draw nigh! Tramping along in battalia-- Marching the legions by, With the drums of the Old Time beating, And the Old Flag waving high! And down from the mountain gorges, And up from woodlands low, Mustering for Liberty's conflict-- Eighty-five years ago! Out of the streets of Lexington I see the red-coats wheel; And, back from the lines of Bunker, Where Continentals kneel And pray, with their iron musketry, I see the red-coats reel; And, reddening all the greensward, I mark the life-blood flow From the bosom of martyred Warren-- Eighty-five years ago! Hearken to Stark, of Hampshire: “Ho, comrades all!” quoth he-- “King George's Hessian hirelings On yonder plains ye see! We'll beat them, boys! or Mary Stark A widow this night shall be!” And then, like a clap of thunder, He broke upon the foe, And he won the battle of Bennington-- Eighty-five