The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-06

dawned finer day than Tuesday. The sky wa
clear throughout the day-a fresh breeze prevai'e'
most Of the time-it was not oppressively hot No
was there any thing in the weather to mar the pies
sure of the occasion.
Nevertheless, although the weather was Favorable
am health spread It's bl. ssings over the city, an
although the Governor and his suite were here, su'
| the Mayor re ived him with his bandest smile
| ard his bes Jokes, and although the Corporatlo,
and The military and others drank punch the CITY
| Hall by the hogshead, and did all they possibly
coad get up the steam yet, grieve to say, the
Fourth passed off in New York with most disres
sing apathy andquietude. We have heard OF no
cidents worthy of notice during the day. Indeed,
il was universally remarked that there was far less
excitement and enthusiasm exhibited than has
ever been known before.
Few people, comparatively, LETT the city-the
steamboats, in their excursions were generally light
ly loaded. Stetson says the Astor House was never
before full upon fourth OF July-he dned
about $50 The same was true at Towards,
where about 27O sat down to dinner-and The like
was true al The American.
We account for all this apathy from the fact that
the Fourth has followed SO closely upon the heels
OF the IL h OF June the Presidents reception, auo
| the Bunker Hill celebration. All the enthusiasm
and all the patriotism, and all the efiervescence,
and what is worse. all the money seem TO have eva
porated on that occasion. II is difficult to burn
| ground twice over in short time.
PRINCIPAL INCIDENTS OF THE DAY.-In the NOR
| ming the Governor and suite arrived at Towards,
about half past eight, according to our announce
ment yesterday. After excellent breakfast in
Howard's best style, he escorted by the military
down TO the Battery, where he reviewed the troops.
And here we may remark that there were perhaps
| never before such occasion few troops
out; there might have been fifteen hundred in all.
The Governor aud suite then proceeded up TO the
City Hall, where he was received by the Mayor.
Common Council, ana friends, and tho military
paid him marching salute.
Next came the matter of refreshments in the
shape of punch ia pipes, punch in hogsheads,
punch IN barrels, punch in tureens, punch
in ladies, punch in tumblers, and crack
ers, and cheese. Never, since punching was
invented, were Governor AID suite, Mayor,
Common Council, and friends, SO punched before as
they were on Tuesday punched by the glorious and
patriotic Sixth" Alderman Emmans The Sixth
Ward will hereafter be regarded and known as the
patriotic Ward
In the midst of this flow of punch, his Honor the
Mayor toasted his Excellency the Governor, and
tue ScNeTnoI todfteu Empire Clty-tO winch
the Mayor responded in his usual fecltous and spi
nted style.
10 the mean time large number of the citizens
were introduced to the Governor in the Governors
Room, after which the Governor, the Mayor, and
friends went to Gen Sautord's where they partook
of splend cold collation., with wines, &c. &c.
Gen. Sanford first toasted the day we cee-
brate"-six cheers. Next, the Commander in
Chief"
The Governor, being greatly fatigued made no
RESPONSE, but requested the Mayor do it tor him,
which he did. The Governor then gave "The
Mayor of New York"-which brought out the
Mayor in the best speech he has made for many
We ms il was full Of fun. The Mayor concluded by
giving +" The connecting link between The Civil
and the Military" LINE Common Council with a
conclusion which did not catch, slthou h it
was beautiful, and complimentary to the military.
As they lett the room, the Mayor gave" The
ceverest fellow among us, both in the English and
in the American acceptatlon Of the word-Maor
General Sandford"-nine cheers. To which the &C.
neral responded in his usual happy manner, and at
two O'clock the Governor returned 10 Towards,
companied by his suite, Mayor Morris, and other
distinguished individuals. Feeling very much ia
tigued, have already observed, and slightly in.
disposed ne retired TO his room, which he did not
leave again during the day.
Nothing further of any interest, either he part
of the Governor of the Mayor and Corporation,
occurred during the day.
The CELEBRATION BY THE MECHANICS AND Work
INeMEN in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Green
street, was conducted in a creditable to the
Committee Of Arrangements, and all concerned.
Mr.. Moore's Grafton was one of his happiest efforts
vxuho nod III
oratory. We understand the committee intend to
ask copy for the press
TRIPS OUT OF TowN.-The order and quiet
with which 400 900 people Tuesday celebrated the
birth day of freedom in the commercial emporium,
10 peculiarly manifest in the operations on the Har
| lem Railroad. That con pany transported II 900
| adults, with half as many more children, through
streets, crowded with troops vehicles and persons,
without the smallest accident, delay or inconve.
nience. Baron De Gerstnier remarked that Grail
roads are peculiarly democratic in their nature"
This was silgularly manifest on Tuesday, when, Tor
l2a cents, person could enjoy pleasant ride OF
miles from City Hall to Harlem, being ! l3
cent per mile. At this low rate of travel the
company received 81, 200 during the day. affording
evidence that the conveniences and cheapness Of
railroads are duly appreciated by the public, and
like all democratic institutions, are deservedly
popular.
During the day we paid delightful visit down
the Bay to the Hamilton House, kept by our friend
Curtis. at Fort Hamilton. Here we found fine air,
fine grounds fine prospects. fine, mat, well venti
lated house, fine eatables, fine drinkables, and
devil Of fine fellow in Mr.. Curtis His house is
parroDised this season by some Of the Elite of the
city. There now stopping there, Col Bankhead
Sell T.
Curtis, Prescott Hall, VIM. p Hallett, the Grays
Grlswolds, and host more-about 100 or l40 in
all Mr. Curtis gives bis first ball for the season on
Friday evening next. He has the same band OF mu.
sic that was last season at New Brighton. Colonel
LIZ L. Il l.. l.