The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-26
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FURTHER PARTICULARS.
THE GREAT DEMONSTRATIONS.


From the New York Sun
THE GREAT DEMONSTRATIONS
The Oath of June, ls45, will long be rememh.,.,
by the people Of this city The extraordinary dem
onstration of patriotism, and respect for the ssu'
ny of Andrew Jackson, surpassed any pageant
witnessed in New York. Words fail 10 convs. - y
adequate idea Of the solemn spectacle The 49, "a
of the city and surrounding country poursd G Nv
the public thoroughfares either to Join the fn .
procession or 10 witness the ceremonies. Bnsn1's'
of every kind was suspended '''
The city was one vast scene of mourning m.
funeral knell tolled sadly from every spire and
The slow and solemn tread of military comnsr;''
civic societies, and citizens generally, with N
sound of the muffled drum the discharge of MINI.
guns from all the Notifications, and from soms ',
the public parks; the universal display of a,o. "
halfmast; banners shrouded in Grape; public b'as
ings and hotels dressed in mournine-all snoLa !,
the great worth of the departed Christian, her.
statesman, and patriot, and Of the afIeconae reo.
with which the people cherish bis memory.
Private divisions were forgotten and men of N
parties, seets, and creeds united in honorins n.
lustrious dead. People from every cline, and from
the four quarters of the earth, stood side bv IA
with the natIve-borD, TO pay their respect II N,
memory of one who had iobly defended otbe ls"S
of the free and the home of the braye,n and who haS
twice enjoyed the highest honors of the couprv
Youth of both sexes looked upon the scene. a1S
learned to love our happy country and lis ins,;"
tons with greater affection, and made new resolves n
walk IN the paths of virtue and temperance which
distinguished the departed sage and The founders N
the republic. Venerable age contemplated the un;Os
and harmony which united us all like brothers 4
doing honor 10 the ilustrious dead as an earnest ~
the stability and perpetuity Of our institutions.
10 the profigate, the debauchee, the vicious, and
the friends of despotic governmental any spA
w ed nct,bl al. L.
ly Of the exating effects of religion, virtue, temp.
rance, and republican government.
THE PROCESSION.
The various preparatory arrangements alluded IA
in the programme were fully carried out The dG
ferent military and political bodies, civic societies
fire department, &c, &C., assembled at the Park
and in the streets adjacent with their flags and ban
ners hung in mourning, and almost every indvid
ual in the immense gathering wearing the usual 10
ken of mourning on the left arm, and badges with
the likeness of the deceased on the left breas,
Among the military were large bodies of horsemen
There were several bands of excellent music II.
drums and various instruments generally display.
ing the badge Of mourning
The procession started from the Park at O'Clock
II was led by body of cavalry, in handsome un.
form. Then came that fine corps, the Light Guards
with their grenadier caps, white coat, and blu,
pantaoons; next a band of music, playing drg.
succeeded by military and another band then
very large body of unmounted officers, in full dress
these were succeeded by band Of mounted buss.
men, followed by another body of cavalry
a. band, Immediately followed by those finely.
disciplined regiments the 9th National Guards and
the Lafayette Guards; then another band, succeeded
by the 9th regiment-a most splendid corps. Band,
followed by regiment of National Guards Band,
succeeded by large and splendid body of infantry
and body of handsomely dressed hussars A body
nfr nc
followed by the Union and jackson Guards, t.|
Italian Guards, and one or two other companie;
then the bag-ppes, followed by two fine corps of n.I
fanry in the Highland dress, and bag-pipes bring.
ing up the rear. Band, succeeded by the jefferson
Guards and other German corps, presenting frs|
display. Band, followed by an elegant-ookis|
body of infantry, led by the Fusiliers; then very
large body of mounted cavalry, led by Gen. Storms
This was succeeded by small body of infantry.
The second division consisted of large numter|
of coaches containing number of distinguished
men, among whom we observe ex-President VmI
Buren,, Colonel Bankhead &C.; then a body of naval
officers. To these succeeded the orator Of the day
the pail bearers, &C., in barouches; then the URN
drawn by four white horses caparisoned in black,
each horse led by colored groom dressed in eastern
costume, followed by white horse led by tvo|
grooms, one on each side; then large body I'll
United States marines, infantry and artillery, ihs|
latter with their field-pieces; then the members 81
the common council, &C., as mentioned in the pro.
gramme. Then came the different bodies from
Brooklyn, Jersey City, and Newark, preceded by
guard OF honor and consisting of the membesd
the common council from each; the varies bodissd
the Odd Fellows in full regalia, presenting fine 40
pearance; then carriage containing foreign conspk
succeeded by distinguished strangers and ex-offcen
Of the city, of which Mayor Harper was in the fnt3
file.
Then the third DIVISION led by a company Of Jack
son Guards, with music, followed by very large
body of Freemasons in full regalia, with banner ark,
Bible, &c-a number of past officers being in car
rlages. Band, succeeded by battalion of the City
Guard escorting the members of the judiciary and
me par, VINO turned out in very respectable number
then the officers of the various United States depar.
ments, &c, as stated in the programme, forming
large body; then large number of carriages con
tanning civil officers of the United States and STATE
Of New York. Then came carriage displaying
white flag, with simple blue star, and the wor
"Iexas" IN red letters, succeeded by other car
men, forming large body.
The fire department, led by its officers; the VAR
GUS companies without their engines. hose and lad
der carts, &C., following in numerical order each
company exhibiting a splendid banner, surmound
by Grape, and containing in all, we should think
200 or 800 men.
Next succeeded the fifth division, led BY tt
ApnThihs neSe were followed " ~
the Tammany Society, escorted by an eegant nib
tary company, and having, as usual, banners con
tanning the names of the several States then IN
Tammany general committee, the young mems gen y
eral committee, and the 9Th ward association, cad
society exhibiting its banner.
Band--Empire Club, with its large banner, E
having large tomb on car drawn by four sp'a
did horses, and having pall-bearers. Then came
large cavalcade of citizens.
Seventh division, led by several gentlemen
horseback, dressed in deep mourning, with chsPa
dc bras and silk scarfs, succeeded 10y music ard ~
eral splendid military companies from Brool.lyA
Ninth divison-Led by the Piano Forte and
steal Society, with its band and followed by
Tailors' Benevolent Societies, &c, &c.
Tenth division---consisting of various political
sooiatlons, with bands and banners, and in consf
cradle force. The Watch department
Twelfth dvision--Led by music, and coniaIt
ing the Lodge Of Good Fellows, large body ofn,
with decorations nearly similar to thcse Of The
Fellows--then the Perseverance Lodge Of Odd y
lows, with black scerfs. The independent Order
Rechabites, led by Col. Haskell, and contanns
very great number of members, with splendid ds
rauons and banners, each tent being led by It's |"
GERS, and presenting fine appearance, came nexl
Division l3---Led by the New York POs
To them succeeded the New York Watermens
clety, having boat on a stage carried by mum
poan L. -. ooOf.t