The New York herald., 1845-07-06

the 'Rarltan, for Brunswick; Hamilton, for For
Hamilton; Delaware, for Sandyl Hook, and lndc-
pendence, for Perth Amboy 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 vlsl-
ted Hoboken, and great credit is due the Messrs.
Stevens tor their arrangements at the Ferry
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 of in front of the City
Hall, and also from the balcony; and much OF the
effect lost to hundreds who attended, the works
being obscured by the thick foliage OF the trees
The firing of crackers and other fireworks by groups
of overgrown 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-srrlng airs and select
pieces with admirable taste and execution.
AT half past o'clock several rockets in success
sion let off, and shot their fiery course through
the heavens, displaying on high, in rich profuson,
groups of variegated stars ofevery,hue and color in
the rainbow. To attempt to describe the fireworks
would De almost an impossibllIty. Every fantastic
shape and form, from the Kissing snake to the tabled
fiery dragon, vomiting forth the element upon which
it breathes beautifully represented. The rain
bow which the illustrous bard beautifully describes,
sort of "heavenly cameleon," was represented to
the mlnutest shade. At one time gorgeous
burst would captlvae the eye
"-baptised in molten gold,
And Graded in vermillion."
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
Jersey City. The last piece certainly surpassed
anything of the kind ever before exhibited in this
city, as was universally admitted by all Ii was
exhibited from the balcony, and displayed in
rich vermilion and golden letters the words
" Ducit amor patrie"
Glove OF country predomnates) Also in rich pol-
den letters
''l776"
''WAsHINGToN."
"UNIoN."
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 off with the
utmost harmony, II we except the blaze OF some few
muslin irocks and bonnets, which did not escape
the crackers of the overgrown boys and big children
that kept continually firing them Off
Among the many displays OF fireworks on the 4th,
few were more ,ogrsplclous or more general than
those in front of~the United States Hotel at the
foot of Fulton street, by gang of what may be
termed hotel loungers, such may. be every day
seen on the steps OF the different taverns in the
city, with the soles OF their feet displayed at the
windows. The amusement oi 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 mre, 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-
llcate white trowsers, To such extent was this
carried hat7many persons turned up other
avoid them We heard of one female being thrown
down IN consequence, but she was more frightened
and dlrtied than hurt.
THE THEATRES
CAsTrE 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 we believe have ever collected
together in one theatre in the United States. The
whole OF the vast building was crowded TO such
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
esplanade; there could not of been less than from
twelve to thirteen thousand souls assembled, and the
of upturned faces presented most extraordinary
view. A more thorough set of pleasure seekers we
never saw; they were 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, as on any common occasion in theatre.
Messrs. French and Heser reaped rich harvest
and deservedy too for their lgreat efforts to please
the public.
NrBLo's GARDEN.-This recherche establishment
was thronged as usual, by al least five thousand
persons Every seat in the theatre was occupied be-
tore half-past I, and the grand saloon and gardens