Civilian & Telegraph

The Fourth.

This hallowed day—the anniversary of the Declaration of American Independence—was observed in this city by a general cessation of business and the harmless employment of innocent pleasures. The sky was cloudless throughout the greater portion of the day, and in anticipation of the heat of the weather, our citizens separated themselves into small companies for the purpose of enjoying themselves in the most quiet manner.

At 5 o'clock in the morning a national salute was fired.

The Sunday School attached to the M. E. Church, numbering about 150 children, under the guidance of their respective teachers, repaired at an early hour of the day to the old Camp ground, and partook of refreshments prepared for the occasion. We were not present, but learn that all were highly gratified with their excursion. The only casualty that occurred was the upsetting of an ambulance filled with young ladies and gentlemen, but we believe no one was seriously injured.

About 9 o'clock A. M. the 84th Regiment O. V. I., under command of Col. Wm. Lawrence, paraded through the different streets of the city, headed by Capt. Snyder's Band of the 2nd Maryland Regiment. After marching through the principal streets they returned to camp, which is called Camp Lawrence, in honor of their Colonel. This Regiment presented a fine appearance, and were very much admired for their soldierly deportment.

In the afternoon, quite a large number of our citizens repaired to the camp for the purpose of listening to the address of the Colonel of the Regiment. The address was characterized by a high order of talent, and was listened to with delight by an intelligent and numerous auditory.

The Colonel was followed in his noble and patriotic address by Major Groome, of the same Regiment, in an impromptu speech of about a half hour's length, which elicited universal applause and approval. The Major has the true ring for a soldier and we predict that he will make his mark in the coming campaign.

The next speech was from Dr. Leonard, the Surgeon of the Regiment, who was very eloquent and stirring in his remarks. The doctor can speak as well as use the scalpel.

Upon the whole, the celebration at Camp Lawrence was a very pleasant and entertaining affair.

We would take occasion to say, that notwithstanding this Regiment has been in the service but a short time, in point of morals and equipments it is one of the finest that has come to this place. The officers are perfect gentlemen and the subordinates intelligent, orderly and sober men.

We publish elsewhere, the address in full, of Col. Wm. Lawrence.

The day passed off peaceably and soberly, very few cases of drunkenness having been seen in the streets.