The New York herald., 1844-07-11

CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH the interest
which was manifested so warmly on the National
Anniversary is not at all local or confined TO parti-
cular sections of this wide spread country, we con-
tnue to select from the various and heightened ac-
counts few particulars relative to the public do
ings of that day.
The Fire Department of Cleveland, Ohio, took
prominent part in the rejoicings Of the day. They
met at the engine house No. 8, where a sumptuous
entertainment was provided The horn Of plenty
poured out its contents 'and a speaking horn OF
silver was presented by Engineer Cultivate to
the successful competitor, No. Company. There
was mighty demonstration of Odd Fellows, and
another by the Germans. The first dined together.
which was neither an odd nor singular method OF
proceeding.
report of the doings at Milford show that It's
peope were not behind hand in their arrange
ments The dinner was a choice affair, and se-
yeral worthy, patriotic and sentimental toasts pro-
NOTED the soclabeness of the evening The ora
tor of the day was A. L Gushing, of Boston.
The Anniversary of Independence was celebrated
at Boston with uncommon splendor Military sa-
lutesand the ringing of bells, ushered in the dawn
AS the sun marched on in his diurnal course, so
did the brilliant professions. at ten o'clock, the
Mayor and Aldermen received their feow-citi-
zens in the City Hall, whence they repaired to the
fremont Temple, where divine service was per-
formed, and an Grafton by Mr.. Chandler. A dinner
was served at Faneuil Hall, at which the Mayorpre-
sided. The "Truckmen," as well as the Young
Mems Democratic Association" had procession,
as also the Sunday School children, and Whig
Club. The Boston Clay Club has had superb
dinner at which Senator Berrien made long and
eloquent address in responding to one of the toasts
The pyrotechnic display is said to have been bril-
liant and attracted crowds of spectators.
There was great mass convention of the wings
at Concord The rallying point was the old battle
ground Of l775 Daniel Webster was their and
spoke The day was wound up by a dinner in
mammoth tent capable Of holding 10000 persons,
| besides ratlons. II was large affair.
The Bangor procession was conducted by the
democrats exclusively. The Hon. Levi Wood
bury was the orator, and is said to have made an
admirable effort Altogether 1t was one OF the
largest and finest meetings that had ever been seen
there.
By late accounts from the Capitol, we learn that
| the same high spirited enthusiasm pervaded all
| ranks, and gave coloring to every public move
ment on July 4h The same absence OF Violence sI
| andria, Skaters Hill, Georgetown, Plney Point,
this was observable in an equal degree. There
was an accident on board the Sidney" steamboat,
which was near proving. dangerous, In returning
from trip, the shaft of the engine broke, and was
compelled to remain with her passengers all night
in that position, but they conrlved to solace them,
selves, by dancing till day, assured that they sn0uid
+" all get home in the morning"
| Portland was thronged to excess on the fourth
from all parts Of the Stale the people Hooked and
gave an impulse to. the cause OF patriotism and
temperance, that will continue to be felt. The pro-
cesson extended mile. The Rechabtes, the
Temperance Truckmen, the Catholic Temperance
Society," were among the ranks. vessel called the
h ws Tgsea a%G b"pe eo
| Lart Arrived on the Common, she rounded and
took in all sail-lutf'd and bore away to avoid the
trees-an unusual impedment to navgatlon-most
expertly. There were numerous. applications tor
| cabin and deck passages by this famous overland
"brg," the whole of which the gallant Captaln
was constrained to refuse, all berths being prevl-
| ously secured. Governor Anderson presided at
large meeting in the open air, no house being found
large enough to contain the temperance forces,
which were legion
The cordial reception and marked honors paid to
| Gen. Dearborn, at Providence, form very strong
feature of their rejoiclngs. The Governor. Mayor,
citizens, and military officers, paid their personal
| respects to him, and the cheers were deaienng
i when he made his appearance at the mass meeting.
It gives us pleasure to be still able to say that
| order, unamity and the best feeling characterized
the edings in every place, very pleasing con-
| sideration for all who love their country
ITALIAN OPERA.-We are at a loss for words to
speak in becoming terms of Damoreau and her
Rosina The public were prepared for something
extraordinary but not for chef d'Guvre like that
which drew down, last evening, the most vociferous
applause an artist reaped Every note the gifted
prima donna sung-and she hardly leaves the stage
WAS diamond of the purest water, every
foritwa garland of the most delicate hues, the
whole set off by an action, distinguished not SO
much through a sowb,ette-like Irritation, than a
most charming coguetterie. What pity that not
all our young ladies' stalking Italian singing les
sons". were present, to learn to study method
which is everywhere considered the best, and
which no teacher can impart. What an exu-
berance Of briliancy and elegance in her ad-
equalled perfection in the duetto concertante,
with Artot, who stole from Orpheus the se-
cret of subdulng every violence OF feeling, and
calling forth the sweetest emotions OF the soul
Great as were all the mOrceGMT with which Damo-
reau has been delighting her admirers-thdt is
every body who has heard her-to this "mma uoce, >
they are like ga wart to Ussa." Why did she not
crafty the universally expressed wish tor an encore;
this is the only fault that can be found with the
cruel Rosina who, we hope, will delight us once
more before hel departure.
On the whole, the performance of the Barbiere,
will be recolleced by the public of the most
perfect musical treats ever afforded. De Begnass
was the qntessenee of Figaro lively, witty, full
of tricks and humor, and Sanquirico maintained
MS pOsltlOn dS TIE pest DdTtNolo dIteI LdDidcHc.
Antognn was not In very good voice, and was
therefore net SO efficient Count Almaviva as was
expected. The transitions from the chest voice TO
the soto too abrupt, nor was the nsedi-
um temuere Ceati" sufficiently observed. There
were Notwithstanding several good points in it, as
in the Cuona sera, which he sung capitally. The
attendance was very geod-the applause immense.
Humbug.
Mr.. EDIToR:-
suppose you are aware that John L. Graham,
p NJ, and Sllas M. Stllwell, Marshal, are at the
bottom of the in this city, insisting upon
the running Of Tyler electoral ticket in this State
and else where hus endeavorlng to convince Tyler
Of their loyalty, in order to keep theirpaces and
prevent removal-and as reward tor their " hum
bug" to be retained by Clay, if elected.