The New York herald., 1845-07-05
The Celebration Yesterday.

tempered the intensity OF the midsummer sun, and
the weather in all respects singuary proptious.
From early morn till near midnight the streets ofhe
city filed with throngng crowds, but no gross
breaches of the public peace marred the occasion and
very few accidents occurred. 1t was matter of uni
versal and gratifying remark tllat so little in
temperance was apparent On the WHOLE the cee-
bration in this city passed off very quiety-more
quietly than any previous 'sFourth of July" in our
recollection.
THE BATTERY AND THE BAy-The military were
all astir at early hour, and by half past O'clock
Broadway presented most lively aspect, as the dii-
feren companies of artillery marched down towards
the Battery There was very numerous turnout
OF the various companies, both foot and horse, Ma
tonal Guard, Scottish Guard, Lancers and Hussars,
all accompanied by their respective bands. The
General Officers and their Staffs, in all the pride OF
prancing chargers cooked hats streaming feathers,
and lace ebedizened uniforms, astonshed the country
people who, at this early hour, were pouring into the
city from all the various ferries. The weather was
most propIous for the celebration, and the cool
morning presented more enllvenlng prospect to the
military, than did the scorching weather which they
met with during their parade and march on the day
of the Jackson procession. On arriving at the Bat
terry, at O'Clock they were formed intollne and
viewed by Major General Sandord after which they
took up their line OF march from the Battery to
Whitehall, and thence through Broadway to War
rem street. down Warren to West Broadway through
West Broadway to Chambers street, thence to Cen
tire street, and thence TO the east gate of the Park,
where, after paying the honors of marching salute
TO the Mayor and Corporation, and firing teu de
joie, they dismissed. The scene at the Battery
was not so lively we have seen it on similar
sions in former years. though it was crowded to ex-
cess in the morning. Boys firing crackers, women
frightened at the same, and people walking, up and
down in search of enjoyment, comprised pretty
much all that was going on. There appeared to be
but small amount of drinking and carousing in
this part OF the city, and IN fact in the afternoon the
does on Sunday than any thing else, as after the
mlitaryeft, but little attraction was to be found there
The different steamboats, that land in the vicinity
kept on TIL midday pouring out continual stream
of pleasure seekers from Staten and Long Islands,
who spread themselves over the city. The vessels
of war in the bay were all dressed of with flags, also
the merchant ships and the numerous steamboats,
that were speeding of in all directions, were beau
fully decorated, and all of the latter had bands of
music on board, the sound of the distant music fell
pleasantly on the AT twelve o'clock, national
salute was fired from on board the North Carolina,
and from the forts In the harbor. The appearance
OF the bay with the numerous vessels that are at an
chor there dressed up, the hundreds of small boats
darting to and fro, the ships coming in from sea, and
the steamboats, dashng about IN all directions, was
most beautiful. On passing Wall street. 1t looked dull
enough, and both it and the other streets pre-
sented striking contrast to Broadway-ln fact, it
appeared II all the other parts of the city were de-
serted for this great thoroughfare
The PARK-CrrY HALL-This grand centre of
crowds IN succession, every hour IN the day. So
early nine o'clock, were to be seen, hocking to-
wards the City Hall, all classes of our citizens, from
the fair ''demosele OF blushlng fifteen,'' to the
more sober and staid maiden of twenty escorted by
well selected troupes of beatr, whose gallantry, and
I" gate de cGnr," were the theme of universal re-
mark. The Park was nearly filled up, to its utmost
capacity, at eleven o'clock, with "motey group"
consisting of the "jolly tar with his "black eyed
Sue;' the rolicking widow and her "down-east''
suor; the grave, the gay, the lively, the severe;'
t.l & Ill. l.. II
humanity; which could not be equaled in London
or Paris. Every nation on the habtable globe, wss,
on this occasion, effectively represented The me-
tamorphosed cockney, half yankeefed, having his
two cent "cheroot" In requlsltlon, lounging along
with an overweenlng air of self-consequence. The
sleek haired damsels of Dutchland-the Turk-the
Jew-the Athest-the beauteous :" daughters OF
Gotham-the ''gazele eyed" maiden of sunny Italy
the dusky Venus'' of Afric's cline, all flocked
forward TO enjoy the festivities, and enliven the
proceedings
Though, considerably obsevant eye would at
once discover the national characteristics OF many
OF the various groupes IN attendance; yet, it easy
to perceive, that but feeling predominated in the
breasts OF all, namely, thorough devotion to the
common interests OF their adopted country-a reve-
renee for its nstltutions-a cordial sympathy IN Gel
ebratng the great National Festival, which all SEEM
ed SO much to enjoy. AT halt past eleven O'clock
His Honor, the MAYOR, accompanied by OLIVER
CHARLIcK Esq, President of the Board of Alder
man; and NATHANIEL PEARCE, Esq, the gentleman
" President of the Board of Assistants
followed by the Common Council, entered the
apartments in City Hall, which were set aside tor
refreshments. Mayor llavemeyer and the Com
mon Council, Immediately on entering, proceeded
to dispense the hospltalItes of the city to highly
fashionable assemblage of our fair citizens, who
graced the rooms with their presence. The fare
consisted OF the choicest description OF every de-
hcacy ef the season, which could be procured in ac
cordance with the most rigid temperance principles.
Alter partaklng OF some refreshment aud admins
terlng 10 the groups who nocked forward to the
apartment the Mayor and Common Council pro-
cceded to the front of the City Hail. TO receive sa-
lutte from Major General Sandford and the Military.
AT this stage, the entire scene was truly animang.
The Park was nearly lined around with cavalry
the shouting was ncessant, and the balcony in front
of the City Hall presented perfect galaxy of gorge
GUS female lovellness-oi classic beauy-hat " old
Gotham may well feel proud Of The Major Gene
raj hereupon ordered the troops to fire e-de.Jcie,
which was kept up for considerable time, after
which several dispersed TO the various places OF pub
lie amusement
Mr.. Taylor and family, of the City Hall, whose
asslduiy and attention to visitors at all times have
gained them universal respect and esteem, were
busly occupied during the day IN dispensing polite
ness and attention to the vast crowds who focked
TO this quarter up very late hour
GOVERNORS Rooms These apartments were fill
ed to excess; and, independent of the attractions
which the day called FORTH at all times well wor
thy OF a visit, to every tul-souled American. The
rooms are tastefuy furnished, and are decorated
with wellexecued portraits of several of the heroes
OF the revolution; The personal character OF every
one OF these noble-hearted heroes, who fought and
bled IN the cause OF human liberty, of popular free
dom, may be Traced in their fine, manly counten-
ances. The rough porraturc, the sturdy arm the
stout, athletic form OF most OF those eminent men,
who carved the wayto national independence with the
sword, at awakens feeling of reverentlal re-
gard in the breast of every lover OF popular freedom
The great Father OF his Country is here beauii
fully represented. The very flag that waved def
at the British lion, and, that waved triumphant
upon the plains OF Saratoga, borne alot by the proud
American eagle is to be seen here. The Identical
chair in which the immortal Washington first sat on
being appointed President, after the revolution is to
seen here; his celebrated bureau, as well as spen-
did selection of highly executed paintings of the fol-
lowing distinguished heroes Of the revolution, Pre-
sldens, Governors, and other distinguished and
eminent men; beautiful marble bust of the great
LIZ VIII ClIntnn nainiinna aI Sir Walfer Raleinh