The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-25

the Christian faith. and in the communion of the
We are admonished that the mighty fail and the prn-
of the people perishfor their breath h their
trils Still therefore, Lord would we trust in Thee
who hast everlasting strength Bless Thou country
counsels and administer affairs May Thy favor rest
on Thy servant the President of the United States
equitable laws may truth virtue and piety be promoted
ana mus may we lead quiet and peeceabe fe in all
godlness and honesty May all the people praise Thee
Eternal immortal and Invisible the only wise God. And
may We with rulers and people, be protect
ed by Thine ARM and nourishcd with Thy grace,-that
at last we may to the enjoyment OF that inherit
ance, which Is ncorupble and undecided and that ia
kept by the faith OF Jesus Christ salvation And
now unto Him who Is able to do for us exceeding abun
the Father Son. und Holy Ghost be glory for ever and
ever,-Amen.
Between the Prayer and Benediction, the New
York Musical Society gave piece OF music in honor
choir consisted Of upwards of 30 female and male
performers, and did credit TO themselves and the
occasion.
The BENEDIcrIoN.
The Rev. Mr.. WAINWRIGHT then appeared on
the front of the platform and said - I.e.fls ~.
The blessing of the Father of the Son. of the Holy
Ghost be with YOU and all the Israel of God Amen and
amen. Aa-
The different military and civic companies then
filed off in regular order, and in few minutes the
whole scene in front OF the City Hall was quite
changed.
INCIDENTS.
The incidents attending the two first Divisions,
were few indeed throughout the route. This per-
haps was much owing to the presence of Justice
Matsell, accompanied by one or two other Mags-
trates, and possee OF police, who led the way
Inc only feature that was at all striking was the free
use that one OF the Alderman made of his staff in
repeiling lnruders who presumed to step within its
reach during the procession. This very forciby
te by youth as the corporate body entering the
ticers Of the First Brigade was thrown from his
horse near Dey straet, previous to the commence
ent OF the process 81 IN and was severely hurt He
taken INTO an adjoining house, and shortly afterwards
| removed TO his residence. Every space in the Park
Was filled with spectators; the trees were crowded
with youths anxious even to obtain birds eye
view OF the proceedings. Every window within
sight of the Park, along Chatham street, Chat
ham Square and East Broadway, and indeed
throughout the whole route, was crowded. Even
the, roots of the highest buildings were thronged
with spectators. Brooklyn, and parts adjacent,
quite empued OF their population. Truly it might be
said, their streets were deserted Extra ferry boats
were in active operation throughout the day The
only wonder Is that such vast assemblage should
60 of with SO little untowaard events. We did not
hear OF single accident of more serious nature
than the one mentioned. On the return, the first
body entered the Park at ten minutes before six o.
clock, thus taking close upon four hours to go the
about fifteen minutes before the arrival of the ad-
vance guard at the Park on their return The most
moderate calculation made Of those present at the
% , ger, Of the was $1,000 In
| AT the hour previously mentioned the grand
procession lett the Park and moved up Chatham
street, which was thronged with dense masses
Of curious and excited citizens, all ami
mated with one spirit, and all eager to view
| the parade in honor of the memory OF him
who 50 bravely, so calamity and so fearlessly de-
country's rights in the dark hour of danger, peril
and disrusi. The balconies and windows in Chat
ham. street were filled with the lovely and bewitch-
ing forms OF far Jewesses, whose large dark eyes,
meath long and sken eyelashes, flashed in the
golden sunlight bewitching, but yet mournful gances
| on the vast throng beneath. Old clo' men, who
generally drive their trade irrespective Of Sab
| bath or holy day, now closed their shops
and still, save the low, deep, mournful tones
Of the muffed drum and strains Of martial
music from full and effective bands which fell like
a kne upon the ear. Occasionally would the sharp
and piercing cry of pain come from some unfortu-
nate urchin whose toes had been tramped on by the
busy crowd or the invectves and reproofs of an old
apple wonian create loud peas oflaughter and witty
salies from the throng, who had accidentally over
turned her cart and fruit-"Oh, may the curse of St
Pahrick light the whole of We, We dirihy black
guards-1nana,non dull rud siath-arrah, and is
the Glnerl faithrcpick em up. Biddy-pick 'em up
corns. will you-oh ~ ''stand back, there
ssnd back and the vs arSd ,v. stand
|
on the houses, answered an Irishman, just
from the ''first gem of the sea-" With these and
many similar expressions OF pain, condoement, fun
and good humor, the procession moved on to Chat
ham Square which was denselycrowded by men, wo-
men and children Of all Sorts sizes and complex
ions Mothers with their infants in their arms, and
old grey-headed slres, totterng on crutches, gay
laughing troops of smiling bright-eyed dcmosicnes,
who tried hard to keep sober faces-and smartly
dressed lads on their best behavior together with
hackney coaches with swearing drivers, omnbuses,
guards, pickpockets and dirt, dust and smoke in
| abundance, were here assembled. AT the corner by
the post office, was little old fellow selling root
beer from a barrel-he appeared doing. a
| accommodating in his capacious pockets-but, alas (!
was the decree Of fate that he too, should expe-
rencc his share of trouble for in drawing glass of
the inviting beverage out flew the sbung" and high
| flew the liquid, descending in showers the silk
shawls and straw bonnets OF the ladies', and running
| the arrangement OF sundry neckcloths and linen
shirts.
Loud and long were the peals Of laughter VIII ich
followed this unforeseen event, and the procession
| again moved on up East Broadway.
The balconies windows and even the tops of houses
nthis highly fashionable street. were full of ladies'
and gentlemen who waved their handkerchiefs as
| the procession passed along. Fair women and
brave men, under the scorching heat of the noon
days sun, had assembled to cheer and urge on this
interesting and imposing ceremony.
Wreaths OF fresh and beautiful flowers, wound
| into garlands, we've from time to time thrown by
lovely hands to the weary troops who, by looks at
least, thanked the gvers for this mark Of their APP
probation. One general enthusiasm seemed to per-
wade the breasts Of the procession, and the lockers
on. All the pride, pomp and circumstance OF glo
| rious war;" was here.
| With such ceremony for closing scene, who
would not live, fight, and die for his country-who
would not serve long years of toll and hardship if
such fate might be the reward. Never have we
Witnessed so imposing, brilliant, and solemn a
i spectacle.
| The ap,earancesof the Bowery and Union Square
was most lively. All along the line of march the
windows and streets were crowded with people,
who took up their position at an early hour, and
awaited the great event of the day with the most ex-
amplary patience. The park in Union Square was
crowded, but not with its usual company, the upper
tens having seeded for the time, and their place
Was filed with concoursc Of the multitude, com