Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-14
NEW YORK CITY.

and limits TO attempt even TO sketch all the incl
dents OF the day Such passed under our obser-
walton will describe.
In the morning, at s o'clock, tie llih regiment
afti llery received standard from Gen Morton,
with an appropriate address At Q O'Clock, the
National Guards, commanded by Col w gilmore,
were drawn up in the interior of Castle Garden,
where Gov Clinton in full uniform, surrounded
I by his staff, and accompanied by Gen. Siepb-n
Van Rensselaer, and other distinguished individuals,
after suitable address, presented to that regiment
a banner, eubellished with various emblematic de-
! signs
This ceremony being performed, the regimen,
was marched to Its station IN the division line
| the battery, while the q vernon and his suite with
the general staff partook OF refreshments provided
! by colonel Wetmore, in the Garden. The Cadets
from captain Parir;dge's establishment ere 10 have
been present al this ceremony, bu. owing 10 the
! fog in the Sound the preceding night, the ste I'M
b at in which they were, was detained, and only
| arrived at late hour They, however, took up
their station In the line, and aided not little TO
us military appearance. The Governor, followed
by Major Generals Morton, Mdpes, Fleming and
BENEDICT, with their respective stats, and the
Brig oilers of Artillery with heirs, received the
standing salute about II o'clock, when the whole
" heeled into column, anu marched past he resi-
dence of Gen. Morton in STATE street, where the
marching salute paid 10 the Governor. Among
the most conspicuous, we believe we must in truth
| say, the most conspicuous corps for accuracy of
movement on this march, were the Washington
| GreyS from Philadelphia and the GTtrsdSe ca
diets The first named company, commanded by
! captain Childs, composed entirely of young men,
! handsomely equipped in grey cloth, with plain
trimmings, a black cap and pompon, armed with
! United States muskels IN the best possible order,
and drilled light infantry, attracted the attention
and admiration OF all military eyes, ~ their sleodI
! ness, and precision, and so!diC liz depor meat.
The batalian nt ParrIdge's Cades Ii n ,nelr kuap
sacks on their backs, looked lAe the real Thing
and showed go d drilling. The position OF their
muskets, their uHwaveriug front, iheT close ranks
and well dressed fl nks IN marching, might be adj
| gepusly inflated. The " n lie division TO m
ed IN the Park; after sa!uting tie municipal auto
tiles, hen fred tue joie, and dismissed.
The east OF he roasted Oxen at the Washing
! ton Parade Ground, was conducted in an interest
ing and brilliant style affordng novel exhibition,
and refreshments for vast multitude of ci,Izens,
! who appeared to enjoy the celebration with
I thusiasm. The tables under the srbour 500 feet
! IN length, ere well arranged By the committee
! and volunteers in the vicinity they ue ere taste
iuIly decorated with flowers and evergreens lur
nIshed by The patriotic members Of the Hnrtioultu-
| raj Society, Messrs Wilson, Foy s; Hosg. The
free OF Liberty was placed over the grand arched
entrance and Inserted its base -Independent a
merica so Years Free Her SONS will perpetuate
her Freedom
The TWO oxen and other refreshments were
cooked and served up in he best manner, by the
| butchers OF Greenwic h market. Col Arcularus'
Hegmeot OF Artillery, fl. ed he national salute in the
morning Between and o clock Thousands
oil Ladies and Geatlemen visited and admired the
arrangement. At O'Clock His Eaceliency so
vernon Clinton and suite, his honor The Lii Gov
enor, has Honor the Mayo, and The Conmo
Council, accompanied by the Hon. Stephen Van
Rensselaer,. Generals Van o,,rtIs
ton, Benedict, Bosardus, Spicer and ispes, with
many other distinguished persons were received
and return salute fred by Col. Hopl,;ns,
regiment Of heavy artillery, under command Of
LIT Col. Constantine; whereupon Col Dourhtv of
the committee of ceremonies, addressed a sDescb
to the Mayor, TO which he made brief and annro
pirate reply. The Declaration of Independepce
was then read by Thomas L. Smith ESQ and fol
Loved by an eloquent address from the same gen
tienan concluding it'll invitation o the yisi
tor, citizens and military 10 psrtake of refresh
men's. His Excellency the Governor and the o.
ther Flsiiors, were then conducted TO he arbuur
and took the first cut of OK. crowd of citj
zens and military then pressed forward, formed
line the whole length OF the arbour, and commes-
ced spirited attack upon the eaiabes and drink
abies IN the most gallant style of epicurean emula
ton. The attack continued with undated ardonr
until the victory was complete, and the whole as
sailing force, satisfied with their share OF booty
when they retired in pesccanle and credi able
manner at an early hour, leaving the ground in ou-
ct possession Of four watchmen
The civic procession, composed chiefly of the
remen, with their splendid banners badges and
engines, passed through the principal streets. excl
ting great admiration.
heavy shower, just before shutdown. spoiled
some OF the amusements of the evening The fire
works were al damp; uansparencies disordered:
the illumination prevented. Some few rockets
were thrown from the City Hall but the great dis
play could not be made. We heard however. Of
no discomfort: and, indeed, all seemed willing to
return at an early hour, after gratifying but ia
"sueins cay liner.
THE Corporation DINNER
Pie Corporation entertainment was splendid
one, as we are told By those who had an opponuni.
ty not only to view the decorations of the apart
neot, bui to discuss he taste and merits of the
diuDei.
Ata quarter past o'clock the Common Council
assembled in their chamber, 90 which the guests
OF The dinner were also inyited) when the May
or, in pursuance Of previous vote If the municipal
iy, proceeded TO deliver TO the only son of Roberr
Fulton, (who, With &. y. Golden, Esq as his guar
dian, stood in the centre of the Chamber a gold
medal, commemorative Of the canal celebIaion.-
There were but four Of them struck three have
been already sent to The surviving sgners Of the
Declaration Of Independence; and The fourth vas
reserved for the son of him whose genius in the ap
pIicaiion OF steam gave new value and extent to
the benefits Of internal navigation.
This ceremony being ended, the CORPORATION
proceeded 10 the dinner table with their guests
Among these were The Governor and Lieu, Gov
ernor the foreign ConsuIs--- Bishop Hobart, and
The Bishop Of Chill, in his costume Rev. DR.. Ma
son, and Mr.. Maihews--tbe whole society of the
Cincinnati the officers Of the Army and Navy
the Judges Of the United Siaie- and State Courts