Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-06
MORNING HERALD.
FRIDAY. JULY Q. ls3s.


OUT oil all classes, ages sexes and cohuiuons 10 GET
citrate the national carnival; II was remarkable for
the NEST splendid military pageant ever displayed in
this city since me war; il was rsmarkabc for the OK
traordnary amusemenis ard recrsations Of the day,
not the least Of which the exhibition Of the tall,
the graceful the majestic, the beautiful Gracs and
for the elegant display Of beautiful women, that group
ed within the pleasure gardens OF Nblo, at vauxhaL
at Castle Garden at the Museums, at the Theatres,
or al the Cetllon parties, in the numerous aqunic
excursions in the evening. 1t was remarkable also
for the perfect harmony that seemed 10 peryace
throughout the joyous hrong IL was remarkableior
being ntleof the hottest day experienced for nany
years and last, though not least il was remarkable
for the delivery, by Edwin Forrest Of one Of The most
patriotic o,a,ions ever listened 10.
Early in the morning, after the veteran Seventy
Sxers had performed The honorable duly CT salutins
the frs, dawn Of the GLORIOUS dryssnd the young
Knickt ri ockers had fired of their whole amount o!
amunen, and were falling back upon heir reserve al
the various pyfoieohnc repositories fore fresh supply
the whole city so 10 be in MOTION, ard the neatly
dressed ord ORDERLY citizens accompanied by their
wives and chdren, began 10 move down townwards
in the direction Of the Park in. order TO witness the
review, and "sco the tents" Every face bearned
with happiness and ioy, with hero and there az oeca-
sional skriomage by way Of keeping their hands in.
The banners foatcd proudly from the hotels and pub
lie buildnes-bards Of musc-fts dc joies IF FIRE
crackers-the tramphng of cavaity-the shouts of
boys-tkc roaring OF cannenano the rafting OF drums
and muskerylhe elorloHs confusion around the
booths, and the glorious cheer withinthe pigs
the boiled lobsters-the cherry pies-the spruce
beer--the Whiskey-the universal joy-the general
feast OF and flow Of SOUL that presen led it.
self at every point, most inspiring celebrating,
enthusiastic and spirit stirring. Beautiful madens
and blooming matrons thronged every portal bal
cony and window throughout tie streets where the
military passed. Hnndkerchlcis waved from every
fair hand-urchns hurrahed and threw ~ Their .
in ecstaty; infantry never marched better, With
heads more erect cavalry never stroac ead nor
bracsd | nee with such warlike dignity .aer
never headed such baualioDs before nor appear
be 30 conscious Of it--Aids. de. camp never spuIr
charger with half the acknowledgements never
before blew snch a soul-nsprng blast General Nor
ms never looked tall at that tme-and Major |
Denfnan ran his horse in such sweat before |
Towards two o'clock, the review being over, and /
the military dismissed tbs tide began 10 turn, and
stream OF pedestrians were seen moving majeshcally
IN Broadway, and into the Tabernacle Four thou
sand and upwards were admitted, great number
rs the be- ldng would contain, and many more re-
NAMED outside, unable, of course To obtain ncms-
sion. This vast multitude, who obtained admission,
disposed themselves within the sacred enclosure, TO
hear the Grafton pronounced by Mr. Forrest with
the utmost order and decorum aqD nd shs,andine |
the intensity Of the heat, and the grea, number of
human beings closely congreeated together owing
to the excellent ventilation Of the building and the
ample accommodations for all within, there was not
the slightest accident occurred, the least inter-
ruptioa to the proceedings
The most breathess silence was preserved, until
Mr.. Forrest ascended the ros,rrm. Locofoco Smlth,
who by the bye as chairman Of the committee, was
particularly anxious that nobody should be as con-
spicuous as himself requested that gentlemen occu-
pying benches appropriated for fourteen persons,
would republicanisc as much as possible by compress
sing them selves into space so as 10 admit eighteen
A gentleman in a white round. about, wished to
know il the "leedics were TO be compressedf'
He was answered by Kisses.
Locofoco Smith then announced 10 the assemblage
the ,ant fact that the committee had precu-
red the Tabernacle with great difficulty, and at
very moderate expense
Here I.ocofoco Smith paused to wipe the persplra-
ton from his intelligent lace and the audience, anti
eipatnp nothing less than visitation rem the sex
toms plate were lingering their wsistcoat and breech-
.. pockets for small change, when they were agrcea-
biy astgnished Of the conclusion Of the chairman's
address By being informed that the elders Of that very
respectable meeting house had permitted them the
occupancy Of their building at this very low sum, on
cnd,ten the audience would not indulge in any bois-
ferrous applause smoke segars, saad upon the Seats
or kick Up row in any manner or shape, that would
tend 90 profane the holy tabernacle.
A NEST tumultuous burst Of applause followed this
address. which the chairmau endeavored in vain TO
sussue by holding up his hand, and pantemiming
them 70 be quiet.
Next came divine address from Mr.. Van Pclt
who hammered away his FIVE minutes with great
eject in the course Of which he breeged Of what our
forea,hsrs had achieved by "darng deeds ard bloody
feds rubbed his veacrsblc hands with delight, when
ne quoted the manner in which the British had been
kicked out Of New York. and stroked his grey hairs
With great complaeency at the recollection OF the
sufferngs and privstions endured by ancestors,
in accomplishing the great revolution Of 70.
But the Grafton. Nothing can exceed the slmp-
city Of isaguage the force Of expression the sound
ness OF argument, nor the true spirit Of patriotism
that was blended In every sentence, and thrilled thro
every sentiment Of this most finished composition.
n was written, and reci,ed by the orator from the
manuscripts. All orations should be prepared TX.
-. - .oches are generally prosy- word y - too