Rensselaer Gazette, Volume 2, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 July 1858 — THE FOURTH [ARTICLE]

THE FOURTH

Passed off as well as could be expected. The day was fine. A slight storm came down just as the forenoon exercises were about to commence, which set the ladies to scampering, and during the stampede many white dresses were soiled; but the shower cooled the atmosphere, and made the balance of the day more comfortable. The programme, as advertised, was carried out in every respect, except in the reading of toasts. The singing was good, and the reading and speaking was good. Every one did his and her part admirably, and the people left the ground apparently satisfied. These was too much wind to put up the balloon at the time advertised, and; that part of the programme was postponed until about six o’clock, when she sailed out of sight beautifully. Another was put up after the close of the concert at night, but after going up a short time, the balloon took fire. The number of people present is variously estimated. We think it would be safe to put it down at two thousand.