The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-07-06

surpassed anything OF the kind ever witnessed by
the inhabitants Of our splendid city. on any former
similar occasion. The day was truly beautiful,
and the temperature most agreeable. The citizens
turned out in all directions and participated in the
festivities with joyous step and happy faces, as they
passed along the different streets. Well might
New York boast Of her beauteous daughters,
whose radiant smiles, and sparkling eyes set of the
fotf ensemble in Thursdays celebration Of the Ma
tional Anniversary, which drew forth universal
admiration. The style and elegance of dress the
light elasticity of step-the gate de that dis
The fair daughters Of Gotham-whether
smiling from the balconies--moving gracefully
along the sidewalks-or gathered in groupes al
the principal points Of rendezvous, presented a
most enlivening scene while the numerous at
lendants, In the shape of bearr and the crowds oil
the more staid and sobered citizens, who hocked
to the Psrk-the Battery, &c &c, showed that al
were " bent on enjoyment" AT o'clock, A. M,
the Joy bells were rung throughout the city; and
grand national salute was fired from the Battery,
responded to by the forts and the vessels of war in
he harbor. The national flag, and the State and
city standards were also hoisted on the City Hall
and ioated gaily in the breeze, which was cool
and invigorating.
At ten o'clock the Governor, accompanied by a
cortege of Field and General Officers, and large
cavalcade Of mounted troops, entered tine Battery,
where the troops were all drawn up for review -
The band here struck up Hail Columbia" The
Governor, followed BY the entire body, rode along
the lines, with hat in hand, and reviewed, as he went
along, as fine and soldierlike set of fellows as
ever mounted soldier'sj jacket. They all appeared
to be well drilled, and their different uniforms
presented fine appearance. The Governor looked
IN high spirits, and he rode along the lines which
surrounded the whole area Of the Battery, seemed
to enjoy the inspiriting scene with high gratifica-
ton. After hastily reviewing the entire force, his
Excellency pulled up, and was Immediately sur
rounded by the officers of the various troops, both
cavalry and infantry, whose plumed hats gaily fut-
tered In the air, and had very souinspiriting ef-
feet. After some delay, the Governor and Guard
Of Honor, followed by the military field officers,
proceeded up Broadway, through Warren, and
some of the principal streets, to the Park, where
his Excellency dismounted, and in company with
the Mayor and civic authorities. took his place in
front of the City Hall, and the troops passed in
review. The entire scene, at this stage was
truly imposing. The balcony, and every win
Of apartments-the Mayors Office-the steps in
front and the entire area of the Park were crowd
ed to their utmost capacity, and were literally JAM
med up with elegantly dressed females all of whom
took lively interest in the proceedings. The
troops as they passed along in review-the differ
ent bands who played several enlvening airs-the
continuous uprOar-the noise of merry boys-the
firing Of pistols in the ar-the general character OF
the busy scene itself, will long, indeed, be remem-
bered by every inhabitant who had the felicity to
participate in it. After the Military had passed in
review, the "Painter's Society,"" the "the Sham
rock Society" and "Irish Benevolent Society,"
headed by M. T. O'Connor, Esq, Of the Irish Vo-
lwnter, passed by in review with their different
banners, after which the Military fred a
fen de jon. The Governor, Mayor and Common
Council withdrew to the Governors Apartments,
where large number of fashionable citizens OF
either payed their respects, and partook of re-
freshments. The Fountain in the Park ceased to
play at 10 o'clock, and was supplied with five tons
of ice during the day, and some $50 cups, which
were kept in constant requisition by the admirers
Of ''Croton Psnch," who enjoyed the sparkling
beverage with evident gssto, each votary passed
along and paid court to the large punch bowl that
seemed inexhaustible.
The Trade and Civic Societies formed line OF
at 9 o'clock, A. NJ, in Blocker street.
Il which time the Grand Marshal took command
If the line, aided by John Hesney and John Nc
Cauley, the right resting on Broadway, and the
lett in the B0wery, whence the societies marched
from Beecker street TO Hudson, down Hudson to
Chambers, up Chambers to Centre, down Centre 10
Chatham, through the Park in front OF the City
Hall to broadway, down Broadway to Park Row,
up Park Row to Tammany Hall, where the Dec
Iaratlen Of Independence Was read by Christian
Wallace, Esq, after which they marched up Chat
nam 10 the Bowery, up the Bowery TO the Union
Pask, round Union Park to Broadway, down
Broadway to Canal, and then a., dismissed ~
posed OF evolutionary Heroes and their descen
dants, met at the City Hall, at IL O'Clock, for the
purpose OF electng officers for the ensuing year,
the business of the Society, and cele-
The Independence Guards celebrated the day
~ approp late execises reading the declaration OF
Independence, an oratian by James 7. Brady, Esq,
singing patriotic odes, &C., &c, at o'clock,
VI !, in the Tabernacle.
The Neapoltan Association Of young men cele-
orated the day at Yonkers, by .orations, musical
dinner and a ball.
Washingtonian Jubilee-There was a tempe
rance celebration at Fort Lee, on the side Of the
was delivered by Abner Benedict, Esq. OF this city
The steamboats, Boston and Senator left the foot OF
Canal street every hour.
The Battery and Castle Garden, in the evening,
and the Park, where fireworks were displayed,
we're source Of the strongest attraction. The
fire works were indeed Of the most gorgeous de-
scrptlon, and elected frequent applause from the
entire groups of spectators that continually kept
hocking to the scene. Several accidents, however
occurred from the dangerous practice Of throwing
small crackers and fireworks amongst the crowd ;
one lady had her splendid dress,set fire, and had
a very narrow escape from. being dangerously in
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crowd, and the young and old seemed determined
to take every advantage Of 1t, they roted about
with impunity. Several accidents occurred by the
falling Of these crackers amongst the crowd. The
Museums wtre, as usual, brilliantly illuminated,
and were another source OF attraction, while all
the Hotels, the Gardens in Broadway, the Theatres
and every place of public resort were crowded to
excess.
ACCIDENTS.
WASHINGTON HALL.-This splendid hotel wa.
burned down nearly to the ground, having acciden-
tally taken fire in the chimney.
The fire originated, il is supposed, accidentally
A ball was to have taken place there in The even