The New York herald., 1845-07-05
NEW YORK, SATURDAY EVENING" JULY s. ls45

fight but every abundance of crackers and squibs,
and other fireworks. Indeed, all appeared to ENJOY
themselves to the top Of their bent, in rational and
peaceful way.
BKookLYN.-The neighboring cities OF Brook
lyn, Jersey, Williamsburg, &c, seem : TO
nave been quite deserted, owing to the fes-
uVlties and various amusements which have
been announced for some weeks past, to
take place upon the ever memorable Fourth of July,
In this city. The morning was serene and beaufi-
fu and the lads and asses, as might well be expect
ed, were from an early hour on the tptoe with throb
bng hearts and beamlng eyes, TO wend their way to
the great city of Gotham. Through the different
thoroughfares, leading TO and fro a solitary tent
might be seen decorated with thousand iantastcal
daubs from the hand of the lmner and now and
then invitations to those fairy regions freely
offered, and, as matter OF course as freely accepted
by the fair Goddesses from their ever sworn lovers.
The Heights of Brooklyn numbered, and were
graced by some half dozen OF these hospltabe
boards, and the scenes in and about soEle of them
were really so amusing, we cannot refrain IRON CIV,
ing readers sketch. AT one side OF tent stood
pair OF horses and wagon, which evidently belong
ed to small party who were regallng themselves IN
the interior, but shortly afterwards intending to
make an exploring expedition to Greenwood Gene
terry, were ushered out by an old gentleman who
was equipped in "buzz wig, upon the top OF which
was AN equateral cooked hat In the vehicle were
pen up first the stately figure of My darling Bet
ty, not very slightly mark ed by small pox ,and who,
as the old sage remarked when his 6 boy TIM
brought himself anchor by her side, could only
be compared to thorn between two roses, and con-
sequently must be rose between two h0ns.-
In the dickey not less than eight
boys and girls varying in years from eighteen
to fifty, who were brought up in the by pair of
dragons. As greetings passed between the MEM
bers of the social party, the word onward was given,
when the baruuche, (Which had evidently seen pal
mier days, having the remains OF divers arms,
blazoned panels, Nc., painted its sides,) with its
smoking bays answered to the word of command,
and strong contest ensucd between the outriders
with the battered vehicle and broken-wlnded hacks,
..ts tnht
HoBoKEN--The houses ofreireshm in Hoboken
were ammed at intervals with transcient visitors,
either 10 this city from this TO the romantic walk
through the Elysian fields, and indeed we have
never witnessed more lively scene than that which
presented itself along the various walks and path
ways to the Sybls Cave and the large saloon still
further on, at which extremity was placed, In the
middle OF an open space, a ndabout," or pro-
perly termed ''Hurdy- y-Gurdy," for the OF blue
eyed demoiseies, who having pledged themselves not
to indulge In the humors OF Bacchus by tasting the
mountain dew substituted this walking cradle as
their ariel beverage At the further end of the
loon stood locomotive theatre, which furnished
lots of fun for the folks who ihronged that vicinity.
Entombed within its walls Were wonders never
before offered TO the community. The accom-
modatlon was OF a superior nature and the per-
torrance, matter OF course, went OIL IN first rate
style, concluding with splendid display of fireworks
Marques OF all sizes and shapes were here and there
spread for refreshments; IN one we found an sold
Irish Piper" who drew crowded and fashionable
termed it, his national melody, nor were the gay
ones who listened idle, for being determined to
make themselves quite home danced several cotil-
hons and humorous Jlgs, which was concluded by a
comic pas de deur on the part OF two other men,
bers OF the dance
JERSEY CRY was at an early hour in the morning
the scene of mirh and Joty, owing to the hun
dreds which, from all parts, crowded in the direc-
O'Clock left it as quiet and peaceabe as the mansion
| OF the departed with the exception OF what was
every where apparent during the day plenty OF
youngsters with the usual quantity OF crackers
pouring from the different windows and tops OF
houses, &c
WnLIAMsBURGH was something similar to the last
mentioned place gin shops, grog shops, and heel
taps, where business was some hours previously the
order of the day, had now suspended their abors,
except or two OF the higher class, including the
Williamsburgh Cottage, which afforded pleasant,
cool and refreshing for all who wended their
way in that direction; delicious fruits, ice creams
and beverages ofevery description were dealt out In
many cases by the proprietor In rather handsome
manner; the different apartments In the house were
crammed with both sexes, who were highly grattied
with the notes OF the musical instruments which
were, at great expense been got up there. Sky
rockets crackers, and all kind Of minor fire
ments INDUCED in by the hundreds of children
who collected about the different thoroughtares, and
| every thing seemed to pass off in great harmony.
AT the close OF the day the ferries were the same
the morning, thronged to excess The upper part
of the town, commencing about Union square, pre-
sented formidable array of tents of all grades This
seemed to be, IT anything the great thoroughfare OF
the day, and fireworks were used in abundance to
bear up the festivities. In the centre of Washington
square grand display of this combustlble was
erected to throw light on the darkness which was
fast spreading. The tops of houses. within view,
together with any other place Of retirement, were
filled with fashonabes looking out for the sport OF
the day. The different saloons and coffee houses
were so full that persons were obigedt be shut out
by the owners and in enc instance we saw =, the
landlord
declaring that he was drank dry as the heart Of
rocket. Lemonade was in demand by the gallon,
which was in some cases preferred with small
drop Of the eath in the bottom, to keep the steam
alive in the top.
The accidents which took place in this part of the
town were very few, we having noticed but one in
Broadway, which was caused BY furious driving Of
sagemen, one directing the pole of his stage right
into the breast Of the other and shattering both
poles to pieces. Though matters went of well, the
day was comparatively dull until coming night,
when the thousands who assembled at the different
places of amusement, returning to their peaceful
homes, created rather lively appearance through
town, and thus ended the ever memorable Fourth.
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