The New York herald., 1845-07-06

and most effective regiments in the Union. Fore
most amongst them is the llth, Colonel Yates-the
strength, discipline, and efficiency of which formed
the chief subject of the Brigade orders, promul-
gated at the close of the review, by General G.. p.
Morris. Colonel Yates has devoted great atten-
ton to his regiment; and with the able aid Of Capt
w. w. TOmpkns, OF the "Morris Cadets" veteran
soldier, well known in all the regions hereabouts,
has succeeded In making II second TO none, either
IN the regular militia service of the United States.
II the same fostering care Were bestowed upon the
18th regiment of the same brigade, regiment III
the Union could surpass It, As II is, the Scotch
spec from their fine military department, and mar
al appearance; the result entirely OF the strict care,
and devoted attention OF Captains Castle and Craig
Colonel Ming has much to be proud of in his com
Cairns, paraded with the 18th Regiment, and
| excited great admiration on account of the
perfection OF their appearance and discipline. Capt
Cairns is well known as one OF our most efficient Of
| icers II was source of much modification to the
staff oil the 18th that the Independence Guard and
Italian Guard, .parading. with the regiment upon
lnvltatlon no music made It's appearance according
to Its appointment, and consequently compelled
| to parade without full band The "Italian Guard'
| is composed OF number of fine looking Italians,
and attracted much attention Altogether the parade
Friday was very imposing, and at every view
| evlnced the marked Improvement in appearance ap-
pOlntments and discipline, which has OF late taken
place III the various corps comprising the First Dvi
sion; and certainly, when we consider the time, la
Dor and expense bestowed by each citizen soldier
| the requirement of the knowledge of the military
| profession these displays should be regarded with
universal and grateful admiration and esteem.
| CIVIC Professionally Civic Societies began to
form at 81 o'clock on Astor square. These consist
| ed of the Shamrock Benevolent Society, and the
Laborer's Union Benevolent Society, with banners
and insignia. From this place, their route lay down
Broadway to the Tabernacle, where they assembled
| This large edice nearly filed, and would have
| been completely 20, but that there was charge
made for admission. As it was, the house present
| ed gay, and rather novel aspect. The two soce-
ties numbered close on three thousand, and more
than filled the whole body of the building could not
| be seen. The green shoulder scarfs too, for
thing but the green was apparent on every hand the
banners of the same color, all was IN perfect uni
| formity, and had a capital effect to the spectator
The Declaration OF Independence was read by
Mr.. John Collins, in rich Irish accent, and with
heartfelt emphasis; It listened to with all the
| reverance such a noble production demands.
| Mr.. H. Byrne the orator of the day. He ad-
dressed the assembly for close upon two hours and
elected repeated bursts of applause, he spoke of
the first struggle In this land for independence,
sketched her present and growing greatness con-
trased the glorious revolution of l776 with the
bloody and goddess one of France in 1898. He spoke
to his Irish hearers asAmercan citizens most pathe
tlcally alluded to their sequesraon from their dear
native Island ,and concentrated their views upon one
grand conslderaton-their rights and duties as
American citizens and In this connection enforced
upon them the paramount importance of educating
their children, and by care TO ins into their minds
the might OF knowledge and the worth OF a compre-
hensive moral, intele and religious education
With the Grafton, the services closed. The soce-
ties reformed and marched throughC street
round the Park, thence down Barclay to Hudson
st, along Hudson st. and 9Th avenue to 18th streetar-
irving at Union square. After making the circuit of
Union, square, they marched down the Bowery. and
through Grand and Marion to Prince street, where
they dismissed. Two effective bands, in military
costume attended them in their route, and perform
ed some pieces in the Tabernacle. This part of the
days proceedings was certainly not one of the
| least pleasing
Among the others who held this anniversary with
all due honors, was the Empire Club They assem-
bled in full strength at their head quarters Park
Row, at ten o'clock, and the Don Giovanni of New
York, Capt Rynders, having taken the chair, an
address on the occasion was delivered by Mr.
Reese, one OF the members, which was listened 10
throughout with the most marked attention. and ell
cited great applause.
| ExcuRsIoNs.-At an early hour the sleeping cit-
zens were aweke by the ringing of bells, firing of
guns, squibs, and pop guns-the shouts of boys and
all the usual enthusiasm which yearly visit the
breasts OF the patriotic freemen of America All
Gotham was, IN tact wide awake by half past four
o'clock, and ready for fun, froc and enjoyment
Those who intended leaving the hot and noisy city,
were OF course first out OF bed Servants were
called for--breakiasts demanded--hot water and
towels In great requsItlonevery thing out of place
and nothing to be found. The greatest confusion
existed in all quarters. AT length the streets and
avenues leading to the wharves were thronged with
gay troops OF laughing, bright eyed maidens, with
their gallant cavaliers, with hurried tread and eager
anxious faces, vending their way towards the steam
ers which were to bear them far from the noise and
confusion OF this vast metropolis.
! The Bay and shipping presented brilliant and in.
tercsting appearance-flags and streamers were fly
ing; and all was life, gaIey and good humor-
Steamboats, were getting up steam, and Knicker-
bockers hurrylng on board.
i Ihe decks Of the steamer Croton, at Fulton slip
advertised tor an excursion to that delightful sylvan
retreat, Glen Cove, as well as New Rochelle, Oys-
Yer Bay and Cold Spring, were soon crowded with
tne ehte OF the city, who preferred wild and roman
uc scenery, fresh air, and capital dinner, to the
firing OF squlbs, pistols and rockets AS the boat
lett the wharf,, u magnificent barouche drawn bv
splendid bay horses and filed with q fair women
and brave men," drove down. They hailed her. but
| to no purpose; the steam was up the moor,nps
oosed, and away she flew, while strains Of sofi and
fairy like music hoated on the breeze. Never have
we seen fair smiling faces, become more snddenv
ocrcast. Vexatlon and uneasness usurped the Mace
of mirth and gaiety it was positively too bad: the
lovely creatures were Disappointed, and there was
nothing left but to pout and cry. They at last re-
solved, however, to drive to the Abbey Hotel on the
Bloomingdale road and spend the day in running
through its delightful gardens, and fishing from the
banks.
The steamers Highlander and Utica were also very
much crowded, and amid the shouts and cheers of