The New York herald., 1844-11-16

rhs Native Procession.
After several disappointments, the Native Amer
ican Party turned out and marshalled their forces
for grand display. There appeared to be rather
some tardiness in their movements, as the several
wards were not in the positions assigned them un-
ill II o'clock, p M. instead of 10 to H. az de-
signsted in their bills. This circumstance has
been accounted for from the fact that up to last
evening many of the party had supposed that
postponement had been determined upon, and only
learned of the certainty OF the procession few
hours before they were required to turn out and
no doubt the same cause may be assigned for the
absence of great number Of the party and al
though the associations from all the wards of the
city were present, yet many Of them made bat
slender muster
At about ten minutes before two O'Clock, P. M,
The head Of the column swros,s passed by the City
Hall, up Broadway. 1t was preceded by respec-
table number ofmarshals with cooked hats, badges,
and devices Of their party. Immediately after
them rode six or eight men attired fantascally as
Indian warriors, all mounted. Then came their
banners and some flags, which were somewhat
remarkable The Bible appeared in some
fifty different shapes and flags in the whole
line, thus" The Bible-it was bequeathed
by our pilgrim fathers, we will protect and defend
it. Again, "The Bible, without note or comment;
it must be used in our public schools, William H.
Seward and Bishop Hughes to the contf ary not
wilhstanding." Again, large flag, with I" No
union Of Church and State.'' Some Of the wards
had large cars drawn by six and eight horses, filled
with children, all alluding to the bible public
schools -suoh es shs.. Tho covered with
flags with the following moitos: sour public
schools, with the Bible as the natives will have
them" Again, "Our schools must be governed
by Americans and not foreigners" "Beware of
foreign influence" One large car had flag with,
Beware Of Popery and foreign influence it has
deprived 33 Of our public schools Of the Bible"
And number with, "Americans must rule Anne.
rica," appeared in nearly every ward association.
A large flag. with the inscription, g History and
experience shows the baneful effects OF foreign in
fuence - and under this were some dozen flags
with similar devices. The watchmen figured largely
with their flags and devices; among them there
were several flags, such as :" We watch for all. ;"
"The Bible, the basis of education; those who
burn it,would burn US If they had the power" One
car from the 18th ward was highly decorated with
flags, &c. On one was, "American Republicans,
up, pure spirit, up" On another, "Our American
Archer" M
Some dozen Of flags had the inscription, "Be-
ware OF Foreign Influence - but among the most
notable, were two having an eagle flying with a
dead coon and cock in his taons, with the in
scription, "Ah my lads, have ye BOTH
The 7th ward had large and conspicuous ban
ner, with, "2I Years Resldence-The Ballot Box,
Rich Legacy, Americans Defend II !" another,
Oppression 10 None, Justice to Ourselves" In a
word, nearly all the Banners flags and devices had
some alusion to the public schools, the Bible, re-
sslance to foreign influence, and 81 years resi-
dence as qualification for citizenship.
1t is true that the Bible was carried most pro-
fusey in the procession, and we will hope that
they will also carry it in their hearts, when we
will see the fruits.
The procession was certainly most orderly and
decorous In their march. No noise, no disorder,
with the slight exception Of the blowing up OF the
magazine of their ship in Second street We
trust that this will not be regarded as bad omen
We regret to learn that two or three boys were
injured by the exploson--they were taken care of
by some kind persons near. The conclusion broke
the windows Of some Of the houses in the imme-
diate vicinity
The weather being fine the procession extended
their march as far as was contemplated, through
the principal streets Of our city, and the different
associations were dismissed about 80 P. M.
We are of the opinion that the entire force of
the procession may have been about 1000.