The programme was as follows:
Prayer by Rev. H.D. Lathrop.
Music by the orchestra.
Reading of the Declaration of Independence by Lawrence Barrett, Esq.
God Bless our Glorious Land (written for the Fourth of July, 1869, by our friend Sam Booth). Full chorus, George T. Evans, leader.
Poem by R.C. Hopkins, Esq., read by John McCulloch, Esq.
Music, orchestra.
Vocal music, Gloria in Excelsis, Mozart.
Oration by Henry E. Highton, Esq.
Song, Star Spangled Banner.