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stump or stamps denoting the duty required; and w henever any bond or note is secured by mortgage, but one stamp duty is required on such paper, such stamp duty being required for such instruments, or either of them. In such case a note or memorandum of the value or denomination of the stamp affixed should be made upon the margin or in the acknowl edgment of the instrument which is not stamped. The Savannah Daily Herald. S. W. Masow & Cos., Proihiktoeh. Sunn. W. Mason, Et>itor. SAVANNAH, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1%5. INDEPENDENCE DAY. Observance in Savannah and Vi cinity. military parades. TV&XfiOVV or THU FXRUftSCFN Salutes, Bell-IHiijjiiiff and F 1 Ir ina.' of Crackers. Plc-Nic Party—Excursion Down the River- Ball at the Volks Garten. Fireworks in the Evening The weather yesterday was most auspi cious. The sun rose in undimmed splendor, and, with the exception of being somewhat warm, the day was fine and pleasant Throughout JYlonday night, and before day, the occasional discharge of fire-arms or fire crackers, anticipated the dawn of Indepen dence Day, but the celebration prqper was inaugurated at -sunrise by the firing of a sa lute of artillery stationed in the Armory Square, by the ringing of the various hells' ot the city, and by the universal noise of private demonstrations. From that time until a late hour in the evening the celebration proceed ceeded with much vigor, every one takiug part according as inclination dictated. The streets, during such hours as the heat of the sun would not render promenading uncom fortable, were thronged with crowds of pleas ure-seekers ; numerous private parties were gathered, where patriotism overflowed iu many a lively toast The firemen and others paraded in procession through the streets, attracting large numbers of spectators, and the day closed witli a fine display of fire works, which appropriately wound up one of the most widely observed returns of the Fourth of July ever known in the South. Military Parades. At 8 o’clock the troops all paraded by regiments, and listened to the reading of the Declaration of Independence aud the Eman cipation Proclamation, after which they had a holiday. In the afternoon the 103d U. S. C. T. had a dress parade, in which enlisted men acted as officers throughout. The display was very creditable. National Color*. The display of National colors was very general. At sunrise Mr. Uriah Cranston, Mr. Fred Lapham and Air. Archibald McAl lister, members of the Georgia Union Club, hoisted the National coloHMm the Exchange. The colors of the Adams Ekpress Company, were also displayed. Thefollowing displays of the flag were noticed: The windows, bel fry etc., of the Exchange were adorned with minature flags by Mr. John Crawjflnrd, and Mr. William Rankin. The office of Capt. S. S. Starr, A. Q. M., in the Central Rail Road Bank Building |was handsomely decorated,- as also were the premises of Mr. T. Nugent, Jr., ißull street. Lieut. Knowlton, north side of Bay street, Germania Fire Compauy No 10, Washington, Fire Company No. 9, and Black & Duggan, Union corner, Bay street. The colors of the Consuls accredited to the U. S. Government for Savannah, were also displayed. The parade of the Colored Fire Com panies. At four o’clock the fire companies, manned by the colored people, formed their line on South Broad street, the right resting on the Fireman’s Hall. They moved in the order given below down South Broad street to East Broad through East Broad to Bay, up Bay to the Exchange, where they were dismissed. We give the following as the strength of the department -. Warren Fire Company No. 1, and Hose Cart, 105 men, uniform white pants, blue vhirts trimmed with red. Obert Miller, first foreman. Engine manufactured by Smith, NeW York. * Pulaski No. 2, uniform -white shirts with black trimtniug3. The engine was manned by 85 men, and the hose carriage by 38 men, Win. Jordan, first foreman. Lewis Glenn, First Assistant, Amos Dens lcr Second Assistant, Richard Wauing Third Assistant, and Captain of Hose Carriage. ' Franklin Fire Company No. 3, 113 men; First Foreman Sylvester Proctor. Tonahoui' No. 7, 80 men; First Foreman I“jiac Parker. Fire Engine Company No. 11, 75 meu, First Foreman, James Reddy, uniform, white pants, blue shirt, glazed caps. Sergant Major Win. Davidson, of Pulaski Fire Company No. 2, with several of his fiiends, furnished the music on this occasion. White the companies were in line a slight difficulty occurred between white soldiers on one aide, aud colored soldiers and firemen on the other, w’Ut the disturbance was quelled before it reached sufficient importance to de serve elaborate mention. In the Hospital* The day was not forgotten. An Order from Col. Clymer, Medical Director, had directed that all work that which was abso lutely necessary should be dispensed with on the Fourth, and generally that the day should be observed as a holiday. Dr. J K. Bigelow, Medical Director of the Post, determined that these instructions should be carried out according to the most liberal construction. All the inmates of the various Hospitals in the city were assembled under the Doctor’s direction in the Pavillion Hospital for the occasion. About five hun dred of the boys were thus gathered together iu the dining hall of the Pavillion. The hall was appropriately and handsomely decorated the national emblems, and the insignia of the army, the badges of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Army. Corps figuring con spicuously. A splendid dinner, well worthy of the occasion was laid in the hall, to which the soldiers seated themselves, and, it is seedless to say, did full justice. The affair was a most successful and delightful one, and the wounded and sick heroes who participa ted reckoned it almost good fortune to have been placed in such a position as to require tbe kind offices of their friend and benefac tor, Dr. J. K. Bigelow, who was the recipient of hearty toasts and enthusiastic cheers. Many thanks are due to Mrs. Wiuton, the Chief Matron, for her untiring exertions in the preparations. The Declaration of Independence and the Emancipation Proclamation were read to the patients by Dr. Bigelow. The Salutes were fired with great accuracy, under the di rection of Capt. Fisk, of Gen. Birge's Staff. The following was the detail from the 90th New York Volunteers :—No. 1 Piece— Sergt. G. W. Lyle, Cos. B, Gunuer; C. S. Treadwell, James Dunn, Edward Reily,. Pat rick Donnelly, Nat. Preston, and Daniel Sullivan, of Cos. A. No. 2 Piece—Sergt. Thomas Kelly, Cos. C, Gunner; A. 11. Lord, Geo. Dean, W. 11. Rathbun, A. L. Olmstead, Cos. E; J. S. Allen, and W. A. Chapman, Cos. D. '’The guns used on this occasion were brass six pounders made in the, Conlederate States ; the powder, tow- and friction primer were all captured property. The guns were placed in St. Julian Street near the Head Quarters of Bvt. Maj. Gen. Birge, and east of Johnson Square. Thirty-six guns were fired at sunrise, one hundred at meridian, and twenty five at sun set. Germania Fire Company No. 10. This organization of adopted citizeus ap-r peared at three o’clock on parade, Henry Blunn, First Foreman, in command. The Savannah City Orchestra, Mr. Geo. Weigaud Leader, assisted by the 14th New Hamp shire Regimental Brass Band, Geo. A. Day, Leader, furnished the music on the occasion. The Germania turned out fifty-six men, aud proceeding from their Hall to South Broad street, with their engine and hose marched down South Broad, through East Broad to Bay street; up Bay to West Broad, through West Broad to Broughton, and thence to their engine house, through Mont gomery street. The Germania on this occa sion made au exceedingly fine appearance in their new uuiforn: of red shirts and white pants. The Germania Fire Company wound up their celebratiou wit h a grand ball at tbe Volks Garten, which was well attended, and was a thoroughly enjoyable affair. Excursion Down the River. Duriug the afternoon Capt. S. S. Starr, the efficient Chief Quarterimatei, having busi ness at Port Pulaski, invited a small party of gentlemen to accompany him on the-steamer Emilie, for a Fourth of July excursion, and the result wy one of the pleasantest parties of the season, in all respects. The band of the 12th Maiue was with the expedition, and on the way down the ears of the guests were delighted with excellent music, and their eyes with the luxuriant foliage of the trees on either side of the river, while their cheeks were fanned with cool breezes, far preferable to the oppressive, dusty, sultry at mosphere of tfee town. The awning of the Emilie just accommodated the party, shelter ing them from the sun without depriving them of the refreshing breezes. A dinner was served on the way down, and there was no stint of refreshments. In passing the guard ship and several other boats, exchanges of salutes with colors and cheers were made. Several fine vocalists were comprised in the party who added much to the entertainment of the party. On ar riving at Fort Pulaski, while Capt. Starr was transacting his business, the party had an opportunity to look over that interesting work, and pome were introduced to several of the (Jjgtlnguished State prisoners sojourn ing there. The Emilie started on her return at dusk, and as we came up the river we had a fine view in the distance of the fireworks being displayed in Savannah, while on the left the lurid flames of a burning plantation house lighted up the horizon, creating a sublime spectacle. Ou the trip rip, Captain Starr was loudly called on by the company, and in response to three hearty cheers, and complimentary remarks all around he made a speech, the best for au excursion speech we have heard for many a month. He was eloquent and racy, and got the company in the best of ju nior. Several other speeches were made, interspersed with music. Just as the boat arrived at tbe levee, the well-pleased party adqgted'a vote : of (banks to Capt. StaiT, und to the officers of the Emilie. Much of the credit of the arrangements for making the party pleasant is due to Col. N. W- Day, Col. Henry Graham, 22d lowa, was also very attentive’ to tue comfort ot the party the of 131st New York, who was most assi duous in his efforts to render the trip pleas ant. The Firework*. As night approached the demonstrations broke forth in renewed brilliancy. From all quarters were to be seen private displays of fireworks ; snapping tire crackers, squibs, Roman candles and rockets illuminated the streets in every direction. The chief public pyrotechuic exhibition, however, took place at the Exchange. The fireworks *were dis charged from the portico of the Exchange, and beiqg in full view of Bull street, made a striking display.- Several most beautiful pieces were fired, among them triangles, file wheels, and torbillions, which, together with the beautiful Roman candles, and the'splen did rockets made a most brilliant exhibition, and reflected much credit upon the mana gers An immense crowd of people thronged Bull 9treet and Bay street in the vicinity of the Exchange, among whom perfect order prevailed. Mr. J. E. Hayes, of the Republican, used untiring diligence in malting this display a9 creditable a substitute as possible for the fire works ordered from New York, but which did not arrive. A Gratifying Fact In connection with this celebration, and an unusual circumstance, is that not a single se rious accident occurred that we are aware of, aud that there was not even an alaim of fire. Colored Soldier Hurt. Since writing the above we learn that the Drum Major of the 33d U. S. C. T. was se riously injured yesterday iu the disturbances previously alluded to. It is feared he will die in consequence of his hurts. THE CELEBRATION AT HILTON HEAD One of our correspondents sends us a full account of the grand celebration at Hilton Head, too lengthy for publication this even ing. The programme was carried out very nearly as announced by the Herald. A NATIONAL DEBT A NATIONAL BLES SING. This hacknied phrase is now bandied about by the American papers as if not bad not any of the flavor of originalit y. It is however as old as Monarchy itself. That it ever should have found favor in a Republic excites sur prise. Those who first employed the phrase did not use it in a financial but political sense— as a bond of union where the debt was due from the government to the people among whom it was contracted, and not as a fiscal contrivance. In the latter sense it is a total perversion. It would seem to be an obvious conclusion that if the debt is duplicated the blessing must be increased two fold, and that if so augmented as that the interest should absorb tbe entiie National income; the nation would be proportionally benefltted. AU this, to use a vulgar phrase, is mere bolderdash. All <Jebt,whether individual or na tional, is injurious, and obstructive of pro gress. In the case of a nation it is attended by increased taxation to pay the interest. The comparison has been made between the United States and Great Britain as to the magnitude of their public debt, respectively, and its being due to their own citizens. There is here no analogy. The British debt is al most exclusively due to British subjects, it is true. A large part, lipwfcver, of our war debt is due to foreigners—to Germans. The Bri tish government has no creditors abroad, or very few, to whom they are compelled to remit the interest annually, which forms a part of the revenue of foreigners. The gov ernment of the United States occupies the re verse position. *lt is the debtor for the sums it has borrowed abroad, and is compelled to transfer specie or bills to meet the annual charge for interest, and occasionally for pay ment of principal when there is a money pressure among their foreign creditors. We agree with the upholders of this doc trine, that a National debt is a Nation bless ing, In the views with, which they ac coropap*. this financial absurdity, of the of our resources, present and prospective, to meet all our National en gagements. These engagements should give us no concern when we look to the future. Let the future answer the call on the,re sources of the future, if existing resources should fail. It is no more than just that as we have been fighting the battles of posterity, that posterity should contribute its share oi the burden of preserving the Union. The way of treating this matter of a pub lic debt unparalleled in amount is to accept it as a political necessity—as the price of Nationality, and not seek by exageration and fallacy to delude the public. We have to foot the bill to defray the charges incurred by the war, and bare our shoulders to the burden as best we may. We have seen quoted the celebrated pas sage in jVJacaulay’s History of Euglaud, in Which he shows Akat with every progressive step in adding to the public burdens, in Eng land, there was a still more advanced stage in National wealth and prosperity. The debt rapidly augmented from the accession of William the Third until it culminated in the reign of Qeqrge the Third, at the conclusion of the American war, in the prodigious sum of between eight hundred and nine millions sterlmg. But the way to view this social phenomenon is, that within that period several causes had concurred to give an ex traordinary impulse to British improvement —the monopoly of trade —maritime ascen dancy—colonial acquisitions—flourishing manufactures and an equally flourishing agriculture. *** Still Later from the North* ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP AMERICA. Dates oF\Ju.ly Ist. HEALTH OF THE PRESIDENT. IMPORTANT ARMY CHANGES. From Kirby Smith's Scattered Army. The Markets, &c., &c., &c. arrival of the America, Capt. Clift, we are in possession of files of New r York papers to July Ist, inclusive. Purser Robt. H. Owen, of the America, has placed us un der obligations for favors. Mr. Johnson’s Health. The President’s health was such to-day that he was unable to receive visitors at 9:30 o’clock this evening. • He is somewhat bet ter, but it is doubtful whether be will be able to attend to any business this week, though he expects to be present at the Cabinet meet ing to-morrow. Army Consolidation—Change of Com mander. Th*Times Washington special says : A comprehensive order relating to the con solidation of the different armies, and to the departments of the new military divisions, is about to be issued. As soon as the present mustering out of troops is completed, the several corps of the Army of the Potomac will each be reduced to a division, the whole to constitute a provisional army corps, to be commanded by Major Gen. Wright, head quarters at Martlnsburgh, Va. Tbe Second Corps division is to be commanded by Brevet Maj. Gen. Mott; the Fifth Corps division by Rrevet Maj. Gen. Ayres ; the Sixth Corps Division by Brevet Maj. Gen. Getty. The Middle Military Division is abolished, and a new department, consisting of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Western Virginia, Maj. Gen. Hancock, commanding, head quarters at Baltimore. The Department of the East remains as it is, but Maj. General Hooker will succeed Maj. Gen. Dix in his command, headquarters at New York. Extraordinary Feat. The New York Herald says: •The extraordinary feat,of driving a horse, hitched to a light sulky, from Boston to Port land, a distance of about one hundred and twelve miles, between sunrise and sunset, some minutes over fifteen hours, was at tempted one day this week, for a wager oi' two thousand dollars, by Edward Brackett, of Roxbury, Mass., with his geldiDg Lyon. The start w r as made from Boston at the ap pointed time, and all went well until within about four miles and a half of Portland, a full half hour ot the stipulated time yet re mapping, when the horse staggered and fell, as though iu a fit, and shortly after died. It is estimated that over twenty thousand dol lars had been bet on the affair. Fraud* in Importation. Several delegations of commercial men from New York have have been here to-day iu consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury aud Solicitor Jordan, with reference to the frauds committed upon the govern ment in the matter of under valuations of importations. The facts presented prove that the most extensive Muds have beeu aud are now being perpetrated. The subject has absorb id the attention of the Solicitor for seveial days, and his action is likely to cause prominent personages to come to grief pre sently. From Kirby Smith's Army. The New York Herald’s despatch Says : Up to the 21st of June ten thousand men oi Kirby Smith’s rebel army had been parol ed and ninety pieces of artillery and twenty thousand stands of arms had been surren dered. Os the general officers of Smith’s army some sixteen or eighteen had been par oled, including Buckrtfer and old Stirling Price, of Missouri, whom rumor has so often killed and as often brought to life again.— Generals Shelby and Magruder have taken refuge in Mexico, with their leader, Kirby Smith himself. General Gordon Granger on the 17th ult., issued at Galvestou his order assuming command of all the troops in Texas. The Mexican imperialists at Matamoros have recently been very%uch excited over a re port that there will shortly be seventy thou sand United States troops along the Rio Grande, on the Texas side. A fleet of trans ports carrying the Fourth corps, destined for the Rio Grande, passed New Orleans on the 22d ult. Stock Market*, etc The stttk market was stronger yesterday, and a general improvement of prices took place. Governments also improved. Gold was steady, and, after opening at 139,closed at 111 1-2 on the street, and at the same price at night. Cotton was quiet aud somewhat lower with stiles of about 800 bales at ouf quota tions : .. Upland Florida. Mobile. NO AT GoodMiudling. .46 4T " Rice was dull and heavy. Sugar— The market’was very firm, with sales of 400 hhds. Cuba at 10 3-4 c. a 11 l-2c ™dl4o hhds. Porto Rico at 12c. a 15c. Also 400 hhds. grocery and refined grades on pri vate terms. * Tallow was quiet at 10c. a 11c. Tobacco.— There is less activity, but pri ces are steady. Sales 163 hhds. Kentucky ?j , a ,32c., 74 bales Havana and 25 hhqs. \ agima strips on- p. t. Rules fob the Post Provost Court.- Under our Court head will befouud announc ed the appointment of a Committee to estab lish rules for the Post Provost Court. July sth. By au inadvertanoe on the out side the Herald is dated July 6th. SAD OROWVTVG ACCIDENT. Death of Mr. Alcxauder Hogg. We are pained to announce the death by drowning, of Mr. Alexander Hogg, firm of Mackey, Hogg & Cos., No. 2, Stoddards Block. Mr. Hogg, in tbe morning, joined a party of of business aquaintauces for an ex cursion to White Bluff, visiting what is known as the Betr Cole place. While there Mr. Hogg, accompanied by Mr. Leavy, of this city, went on a boat excursion. They had been wading in shallow water, and had returned to their boat, when Mr. Hogg, not knowing that they had floated into deep er water, jumped out, in sport. The water was beyond his depth, and as he was not a swimmer he was drowned. Mr. Leahry used e r ery effort to save hi i friend and even pi r!- ed his own life, but without avail. Mr. Hogg’s body has not yet been recov ered. Deceased was about 44 years old, .and has resided in Savannah about six weeks, ac quiring man)' warm friends by bis good busi ness and social qualities. He was a native of Ireland, but has long been in the Grocery and Commission business in Philadelphia, where his firm is known as a wealthy and honorable one. He leaves a wife and three children. Personal.— Col. Horace P. Rugg, of the Savannah Herald store, arrived from New York on the America. We are indebted to him for late files. Thanks. —We have to tender our thanks to Pilot Wallace Smith, of the steamer diac,” for late copies of New York papers; also for former favors. Alexander H. Stephens. —Speaking of the provisional governments of the Gulf States, the Louisville Journal says: If the Government will release Alexander H. Stephens, and request him to go and use his influence in connection with Gov. John son, to restore law and order upon the basis already adopted, it will perform an act which, while elevating the Government itself, both at home and abroad, will gratify and re-assure an overwhelming majority not only of the people of Georgia, but of every Southern State. - We admit that Mr. Stephens did wrong in yielding to the hurricane oi' passion, how ever fiercely it raged, and allowing himself to be placed in the Vice-Presidential Chair by tbe Montgomery usurpers. Well dd we recollect the feelings of sadness aud gloom with which we were oppressed as tile news of his weakness, and, if y6u please, his wickeduess, was flashed oyer the wires, hot with fire and the frantic passions of the moment. But let no man judge him who was not himself m the midst of the blast as it came hissing and surging and de vouring up as if from the nethermost depths of hell. It was terrib^ enough in the border States and the conservative States like Vir ginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina, but iu the Gulf States, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, its uncontrollable fury beggats all description. Passing over this, we cannot forget how persistently and eloquently Mr. Stephens defended the Union cause, bow he opposed secession and war and revolution before the people and Legislature of his State, how he warned them of the conse quences, and how he implored them, almost with tears in his eyes, to pause before taking the dreadful plunge; neither can we forge; how constantly he‘sought at every favorable opportunity to make peace, and thus stop this horrible carnage after the war had be gun. If tbe power to terminate the strug gle had rested in his hands, it would not have lasted six months, nay, it never would have had a beginning. flipping || ntdligsiuc.. PORT OF SAVANNAH. Arrived, • July 3—Steamer Zodiac, New York. Pasengers— C B Lovejoy, N W Clark, H W Webb. R r WTiSe ’« r w CrC -,’. H Koemgtberger, E D Dortie, f R Welch. 8 P Hamilton, N Hubbard, J A Totlen, C Perrin, WII Derrhum, Mr* Man-ison, C L Settletter, E C Halleck, L (i Watftoq* L b Morel Consignees— Adam* Express Company, Blun & Meyer, G II Briggs, CH Bateson. Brigham, Baldwin & Cos. Spratt & Callahan, FCerveao, A L DeLorge, DeWitt A Morgan. BF Einstem. SH Ecknjan, Erwin & Hardee, Estes£ 2 f'U C TvP V C L Gilbert - Halsey. Watson &. Cos, Hdtou & RandeM, SP Hamilton. .1 &F M Hamiltoa. .lolin Ryan, Wiilet Howe, J N Rein & Cc, A Lefflo“ R J Larcomb, James Leary, John Lama, Lovell & Lattimore, S M Lederer, J Mayor & Cos, M S Meyer- J C Maker & Cos, J N Mull# Melnhard i Bro. J McMahon, Mackey, Hogg* Cos, GWNlcUols, TNugent, H O Byrne, C K Osgood, Miss Owens, Presdee A Oril, H G Ruwe A Cos, Robinson & Van Dorn, W H Sherwood, \ SkehßTi, A A Solomons & Cos, JF Schuster. T & TANARUS, Weed Cornwell A C s E P'fonnison, B Q Tilden, W Wood bridge, G W Allen, W M Walsh. A Jewel, Sozodont Purifies. Sozodont Beautifies, SozonosT Gratifies all who use it. Sold by Druggista aud Perfhmen iJTW K, 1 ■ ’ FOR NEW YORK. The new and elegant steamship AMERICA Capt Clift, will leave for the above port on • SATURDAY, JULY Btu, For Freight or passage apply to BRIGHAM, BALDWIN A CO., fyS Agents, jy OTICE. ’ _ “ Consignees per steamer America are hereby notified to receive their goods now landing at Central Pre» Wharf. Freight payable on the wharf before the delivery of goods. BRIGHAM, BALDWIN & CO., jpd Agents. ANTED. ~ Six good Ship Carpenters cun have immediate em ployment at good wages, bv applying to , , ' JAMES MILLIKENS, ■lyo-a Augnata, Go. HEADERS DISTRICT OF SAVANNAH, Savannah, Ga„ June 24, 1806. < General Order, 1 Lieut Elijah Swift, 38th Mass. Hpls, at hls-awn re qnes. Is relieved fyom the duties aud responsibilities incident to the charge of the civil fund of this District. Lieut. Morris M. Davidson, ITOih New York Vole will reneve Lieut. Swift and take charge of the civil fund at once, receipting to Lieut. Swill therefor. By command of Brevet Major Gin. IURGE Rout. F. Wilkinson, Mai. and A. A. A. G. ju2G 7