The New York herald., 1845-07-06

PoIdi VI thompson forgotten amid ue many dt-
fractions provided, by his military friends In par,
ucuar so that his house was pretty well Jammed
throughout the day During the whole OF this route
we DID not observe single accident OF any moment,
nor above two or three drunken persons, and one
hght 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.
BkooKLyS-The neighboring cities of Brook
lyn, Jersey, Williamsburg, NC, seem to
have been quite deserted, owing TO the fes-
hvities 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 beauti-
ful, and the lads and lasses might well be expect
ed, were from early hour on the nptoe with hrob
bing hearts and beamlng eyes, to wend their way to
the great city OF Gotham. Through the different
thoroughfares leading to and fro, solitary tent
might be seen decorated with thousand fantastica
daubs from the hand OF the limner, and now and
then invitations TO those fairy regions were freely
offered and 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 hospable
boards, and the scenes in and about some of them
were really so amusing, we cannot refrain from CIV
ing our readers sketch tone side of tent stood
apalr OF horses and wagon, which evidently belong
ed to small party who were regallng themselves In
the INTERIOR but shortly afterwards intending TO
make exploring expedition to Greenwood Gene
| terry, were ushered out by an old gentleman who
was equipped in 'buzz wig upon the top OF which
pent up first the stately figure of My darling Bet
ty,' not very slightly marked by small pox, and who
| as the old sage remarked when his " boy TIM
brought himself to an anchor by her side could only
be compared to thorn between two roses, and con-
sequently must be rose between two M07is.--
In the dickey were not less than eight
boys and girls, varying In years from eighteen
to fifty, who brought up in the rear by pair OF
Dragons As greetings passed between the MEM
bers OF the social party, the word onward was given
when the barouche, (Which had evidently seen pal
mler days, having the remains OF divers arms,
bazoned panels, &c painted on IT. sdes,) with Its
smoking bays answered to the word OF command,
| and strong contest ensued between the outriders
with the battered vehicle and broken-winded hacks,
which soon lett us to ruminate as best we might.
HoBoKEN-The houses ofrefreshment in Hoboken
were ammed at intervals with transcent visitors,
either to this city or from this to the romantic walk
! through the Eysian fields, and indeed we have
never witnessed more lively scene than that which
presented itself along the various walks and path
ways to the Sybil's Cave, and the large saloon still
| further on, at which extremity was placed, In the
middle of an open space, "Roundabout," or pro-
perly termed ''Hurdy-Gurdy," tor the use of blue
eyed demoiselies who having pledged themselves not
to indulge in the humors Of Bacchus by tasting the
''mountain dew" substituted this walking cradle
| their ariel beverage At the further end of the sa-
lots of fun for the folks who thronged that vicinity
! Entombed within its walls were wonders never
before offered to the community The accom-
modatlon was OF superior nature and the per-
1
style concluding splendid display of fireworks
Marques of all sizes and shapes were here and there
| spread for refreshments IN one we found an old
| Irish Piper" who drew crowded and fashionable
audience to listen to the plantve notes OF, Gas he
termed lt,) his national melody, nor were the gay
! ones who listened idle, for being determined to
make themselves quite at home danced several coti-
| hons and humorous jlgs, which was concluded by a
| comic pas de dcur on the part of two other mem
| bers OF the dance.
JERSEY Cry was at an early hour in the morning
| the scene OF mlrth and Iolity, owing to the hun
dreds which, from all parts, crowded In the drec-
ton of the ferries this city, but twelve
O'Clock left quiet and peaceable the mansion
| OF the departed, with the exception OF what was
every where apparent .s during the day plenty OF
pouring from the different windows and tops OF
| houses, NC.
WILLIAMsBURGH 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 labors,
except one or two of the higher class, including the
Williamsburgh Cottage, which afforded pleasant,
way in that direction delicious fruits, ice creams
and beverages of every description dealt out in
many cases by the proprietor In rather a handsome
manner the different apartments In the house were
crammed with both sexes, who were highly gratlied
| with the notes of the musical instruments which
were, at a great expense, been got up there. Sky
rockets, crackers, and all kind of minor fire
mens were INDUCED in by the hundreds of children
every thing seemed TO pass off in great harmony.
ECLosE OF THE Day
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, if 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
filed with fashionabes looking out for the sport O
the day. The different saloons and coffee houses
were so full, that persons obliged to be shut
by the owners and in one instance we the
outer door closed against customers, the landlord
declaring that he drank as dry as the heart of
rocket Lemonade was in demand by the gallon
which was in some cases preferred with small
drop of the creathv In the bottom to keep the steam
alive in the top.
Though matters went of well, the day
was comparatively dull until coming night,
/ when the thousands who assembled at the different
4 places of amusement, returning to their peaceful
homes, created rather lively appearance through
town, and thus ended the ever memorable Fourth of
| July, A. d., lS45-
CANADIAN IRON STEAMER.-The iron vessel @. f..
d., so long expected, came into port yesterday, and
left for Montreal early this morning. She curiosity
and we are told was built for one OF our Admirals whose
coat of is cmbazoned on her stern. She has to
make two trips 10 this country before purchase by the
officer for whom she was constructed She is double
vessel that to say, her hull &C., double that if
the external surface be broken the inner shell prevents
the ngress of water She is fitted with screw, which
made OF calm weather against adverse winds
the boilers beneath the chief cabin, AMI the mixen
mast of iron is the funnel through which the smoke
from the furnaces escapes. The stove in the cabin
emits its smoke through the same channel An iron par
tition from the deck to the keel about mdships scrpa
rates her, it were in twain Notwithstanding ncr
advantages ordinary ships she has made but
a sorry trip of 1t, having been out SO days vessel
sailed fifteen days subsequent TO her departure first
| in at Quebec.-Quebec Mercury June 26.
WORKING OF THE New POSTAGE SYsTEM.--The
Tuesday has worked well at least Albany is
concerned The number of letters put the first day in
our post Office and forwarded amounted to Eighteen
| Hundred. On the second day the number was about
Fourteen Hundred Making thirty ytwo hundred in all
This is about three times the number despatched be fore
| the law went into operation.
The number mailed the first day in Rochester was nine
hundred and eighty-four, and in New-York FIVE times