The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-07-04

and brilliant preparations for the qualification and
amusement of the public our great National
Festival, IN this city, have been made for this
day. The day, and the preparations for its ceebra
ton are mutually worthy of each other On this
day the whole community-including the envlrons,
at least 4OOOOO men, women, and children, in this
city alone-may be divided into two great classes
those who give, and those who receive amusement
the amussrs and the amusees And in the former
class We doubt il there is a solitary individual who
has any sort, kind, or species of amusement TO give
who will not on this day produce it. All the re.
sources Of that most fertile Of all magnations to
wit; the Imagination Of cross between the Yankees
of New England, and the Dutch, French, and Irish
OF New York-all their resources have been this
day exhausted to crafty the public on this great
gala day. Look at the following bill Of fare:-
EXCURSIONS BY WATER.
FISHING FRoLIc.-Captaln Schultz Will run the
steamer Thomas Salmond down TO the Fishing
Banks. He will have on board brass FOUNDER
captured at Trpoli by Commodore Decatur-Gen:
Storms furnishes plenty OF powder. The boat will
run at her usual hours Fare rs cents each way.
For stopping places, time OF starting &c,, see the
CorILLIoN PARTY.-This evening the steamer
Thomas Salmond will make grand excursion and
cotillon party un the Hudson River-go as far, and
return when. the party pleases. Refreshments,
slick. The boat will leave Delaney street at u
p. M Pike street at u; Pier / N. r.. at 8 Canal
street at 81 and Amos street at 3d. Returning
will land al Canal street and Pike street. Fare rs
Down THE BAY IN THE MORNING Stone,
in the steamer New York, will make morning
excursion down the Bay, passing in view Of the
fortlhcatons on Staten Island and Fort Hamilton,
through the Narrows in sight Of Sandy Hook, Civ.
ing passengers chance to take pinch or two OF
sea breeze out OF old Neptune's snuf-box. Leave
Peck Slip at o'clock, and Pier No N. r., at
81. Return about r. Refreshments on board.
Fare for the trip so cents.
Down THE BAY IN THE ArrERNooN.-In the after
noon the same steamer, New York, will leave
and proceed up the North River three four miles
the easlerly side, and returning the westerly
side, near Hoboken-. passing down the Bay through
the Narrows-returnlng 70 the city at O'Clock.
Band of Music is engaged for this excursion.
Fare tor the excursion 90 cents. Refreshments on
board.
AROUND staten IssLAsD. E7,Csgtain Msnse!l will
the steamer Warren. The boat will pass through
the Narrows in view OF the Notifications, and also
give view of the Atlantic ocean and Sandy Hook
Light House, with all the different scenery up the
Lower Bay and up the river, between the Island
and New Jersey shore The Warren will leave
the pier at the foot of Vesey street at 10 o'clock,
loot OF Amos street at lO4, stopping at Perth Am
boy, near the mouth OF the Rarltan river, one hour
tor, recreation, and return to New York at
o'clock Leaving again for Haverstraw at
o'clock. Refreshments provided on board. Fare
from New York tor the Excursion 30 cents.
IsLAND.-Captain Truesdell in the steamer South
America will leave Barclay street at 8, Amos street
at 81, Pier No l N. R. at 81, and Market street at
81, and proceed around Staten Island. a fine band
OF music will accompany the boat Refreshments
provided. This boat is large and comfortable, and
will afford good opportunity to see the usual
scenery, and enjoy the sea breeze. Fare for the
excursion so cents
ANOTHER P. M. EXCURSION AROUND sTATEN
lsLAND.--The same steamer, the South America,
will make an afternoon excursion around Staten
Island. Leave Barclay street at O'Clock, Amos
utes past 2, Pier No. N. X. at 81, and Market
street at II. Music, &c. as in the morning. Fare
50 cents for the trip.
America will make also evening exourslon
simply down the bay and return Leave Barclay
street at u p M foot Of Amos street, N. r. al
n, and Pier No N. R. at o'clock, returning to
the city at 10 o'clock Fare so cents for the trip.
To BRipGEPoRT.-The steamer Nimrod will leave
the foot of Liberty street, N r. Tor Bridgeport, al
6 o'clock, A. M. Tickets 81 each, for the trip,
with privilege of returning on the 9Th.
To NEwBuRGH.-The steamer James Madison, |
Capt. Halstead will leave the Pier foot of Warren
street at half past O'Clock, and foot of Hammond
street at quarter before o'clock, for Newburgh,
from three TO four hours, giving opportunity OF
viewing Washington's Head Quarters, and enjoy |
ing the beautiful scenery of the Highlands and the
Reconnaissance
P. NJ, and arrive in New York about 9 O'Clock;
Persons desiring 1t can land at West Point, and |
will be received on board the return OF the boat
in the afternoon. Music is engaged for the occa-
sion. Fare fifty cents each way
To MAMARoNEcK.--Jefferso Tent, No. ~, |. Q.
Of r., have engaged the beautiful steamboat Will
liam Young, tor an excursion on the 4th OF July, to
They invite their brethren OF the
that day in an appropriate and pleasant
manner. The boat will leave the foot of Canal
street at 81 O'Clock, foot of Catharine street at
o'clock, and foot Of Delaney street at A On arri,
wing at Mamaroneck the company will land, and
proceed to beautiful grove, and after listening to
exercises, consisting OF music and addresses, they
will SIT down TO a sumptuous repast. The steam
boat will its return, arrive in the city att p M.
For price of tickets, &c. see advertisement
UP THE HUDsoN.-Captaln Gorham will make an
in the steamer Troy, on her regular pas
sage to Troy. Leaves from the steamboat pier,
foot OF Barclay street this morning at z O'clock.
The Empire. Capt S. r. Roe, will leave Troy
on the same morning, on her regular passage down
to New York Persons DESTROYS Of avoiding the
heat and dust of the city, and the confusion and
take the Troy, land at Caldwells, Westpoint, New
burgh or Poughkeepsie, return by the Empire on
her down trip and reach the city in sea
son to enjoy the amusements OF the evening.
For comfort and safety there are few boats on
the North river that can compare with the Empire
and Troy. They under the command Of off,
GERS well known 10 the citizens OF New York for
their attention and gentlemanly department. Those
landing to return can have opportunity of visit
ing friends, and spending short time delightfully."-
on shore and on the passage will have an oTpor |
tunlty OF enjoying the most beautiful scenery Of |
the river, and return IN the evening refreshed |
Fare for the excursion 80 cents each way.
To Fort HAMLToN.-At Hamilton House, at the |
Narrows, the day will be celebrated with great
spirit Dinner will be on the table at two and at |
five o'clock, and steamboats, will ply to and fro |
from the city frequently during the day There |
will be magnificent display OF fireworks during
the evening and the splendid band, engaged for the
season by Mr. Reed, will make their debut The
festivities will conclude with ball. Great num-
bers will choose this delightful spot as the most
agreeable place to spend the national holy.day.
LADIES FAIR AND FEsTIvAL.-Ths will be given
At Kossvie, Staten Island, for the benefit of ST.
Lukes Church. The following STEAMBOATS, will