The New York herald., 1845-07-05

Hamilton Delaware, for Sandy Hook, and lnde-
pendence, for Perth Amboy, were all thronged with
people, anxious to escape the noise OF the city, and
enjoy delightful sail, and the peaceful retirement OF
the country. More than five thousand citizens vlsi
ted Hoboken, and great credit is due the Messrs
Stevens for their arrangements at the Ferry.
S-FIREwoRKs-THE PARK-The Fireworks in the
evening were of the most gorgeous description
and drew together an immense concourse OF per-
sons. The works were let OIL In front OF the City
Hall, and also from the balcony; and much of the
effect lost hundreds who attended, the works
being obscured by the thick foliage OF the trees
The firing OF crackers and other fireworks by groups
OF oyergrown boys IN mems clothing, was, as usual,
dangerous. However, every thing passed of with
the utmost harmony and satisfaction There was
excellent band stationed in front, on the balcony
who played variety OF soul-srring airs and select
pieces with admirable taste and execution.
AT half past o'clock several rockets in success
sion .et of, and shot their fiery through
the heavens, displaying on high, in rich prousIon,
groups OF variegated stars of every,h and color in
the rainbow. To attempt to describe the fireworks
would be almost an lmposslblllty. Every fantastic
shape and form, from the Kissing snake to the tabled
fiery dragon, vomiting forth the element upon which
it breathes, were beautifully represented The rain
bow which the illustrous bard beautifully describes,
a sort of 'heavenly cameleon," was represented to
the minutest shade. AT one time gorgeous sun
burst would captivate the eye
"-baptised in molten gold,
And Graded in vermillion.H
AT another. time, a brilliant display of bright
starlight, which eventually would fade away, to
again burst forth in display of dazzling blue or
azure, or green, or rich purple. Altogether the
fireworks reflect the highest possible credit upon
the gentleman who got them up, Mr.. j. Edge, of
anything of the kind ever before exhibited in this
city, as was universally admitted by all 1t was
exhibited from the balcony, and displayed in
rich vermilion and golden letters the words
" Ducit amor patr@"
(Lovc OF country predomnates) Also, in rich gol-
den letters
"WAsHNGroN."
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'sUNIoNn
There were several booths around the Park for
the sale of refreshments. AT the conclusion of the
fireworks, the vast concourse who had collected,
dispersed in all quarters, and all passed oil with the
muslin frocks and bonnets, which did not escape
the crackers of the overgrown boys and Bag children
that kept continually firing them Off
Among the macy displays OF fireworks yesterday,
few were more CONSPICUOUS more general than
those in front OF the United States Hotel, at the
loot OF Fulton street, by ahng OF what may be
termed hotel loungers, such as may be every day
seen on the steps of the different taverns IN the
city, with the soles ot their feet displayed at the
windows. The amusement Of the party alluded to
consisted OF throwing crackers and chasers amid
the hundreds OF persons, particularly females, who,
throughout the day, landed from the Brooklyn ferry
boats making them In every direction through
mud and mire, to avoid them, to the great personal
alarm OF the females and children, and the bespat-
tering of many neatly got up muslin dress and de-
licate white trowsers. To such an extent was this
carried hat'many persons turned up other streets to
avoid them We heard OF one female being thrown
down in consequence, but she was more frightened
and dirtied than hurt.
The THEATRES.
CASTLE GARpEN-There were three performances
given here during the day, each one OF which were
attended well, but the evening one had one of the
largest audiences that believe have collected
together in one theatre in the United States The
whole of the vast building was crowded TO such an
extent that no sitting room could be obtained by
late comers, for love money, and many witnessed
the performance through the doors that open the
csplanade; there could not of been less than from
twelve to thirteen thousand souls assembled, and the
sea of upturned faces presented most extraordinary
view A more thorough set OF pleasure seekers we
never saw they We're pleased with the excellent
performances, with the refreshments, with the
splendid fireworks with themselves, in fact with
everything. Amidst such vast assemblage, the
most excellent order was preserved, and it speaks
volumes for citizens, when we say, that during
the whole evening much quiet and regularity was
observed, on any common occasion In theatre
Messrs. French and Heser reaped a rich harvest
yesterday and deservedy too, for their great efforts
to please the public.
NBLo's GARpEN-Ihs recherche establishment
was thronged last night by at least five thousand
persons Every seat in the theatre was occupied be-
tore halt-past z, and the grand saloon and gardens
were alive with the elite and curious. Messrs. Set