Mobile Register
July 4, 1861
Page 1
����������� THE
FOURTH OF JULY AT SHREVEPORT�We learn from the Southwestern that it is the
purpose of the military companies there to celebrate the Fourth of July by a
general review, grand parade and dinner.�
It says:
����������� The
Yankees have robbed us of too much already.�
We have no idea of giving up the national anniversary�not a bit of
it.� The Fourth of July is ours.� The declaration of independence declared and
reiterated the doctrine for which we are to-day fighting.� It was drafted by a Southern man and
advocated by Washington and a host of other Southern heroes.� The Shreveport Sentinels have appointed a
committee to consult with similar committees to be appointed by the artillery
company�the Summer Grove Cavalry and the Keachi company,
for the purpose of carrying out this laudable purpose.� Long live the Confederacy, and huzza for the
old Fourth of July.
[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]
