The New York herald., 1845-07-06
THE FOURTH OF JULY
Celebration in New York.

braton OF the day. gentle and refreshing breeze
tempered the intensity of the midsummer sun, and
the weather in all respects singularly propitous
From early morn till near midnight the streets ofthc
city were filed with thronging crowds, but no gross
breaches Of the public peace marred the occasion and
very few accidents occurred. 1t was matter of uni
versal and gratifying remark that so little in
temperance was apparent. On the whole, the cele-
bration in this city passed off very quietly-more
quietly than any previous "Fourth of July" in our
recollection.
THE CITy.
The BATTERY AND THE BAY.-The military were
all astr at early hour, and by half past O'clock
Broadway presented most lively aspect as the diff
terent companies OF artillery marched down towards
the Battery. There very numerous turn -out
OF the various companies, both foot and horse Ma
tonal Guard, Scottish Guard, Lancers and Hussars,
all accompanied by their respective bands. The
General Officers and their Stalls, in all the pride ol
prancng chargers, cooked hats streaming feathers,
and lace-bedizened uniforms, astonshed the country
people who this early hour, pouring the
city from all the various ferries. The weather
most propitious for the celebration, and the cool
morning presented more enlvening prospect TO the
military, than did the scorchlng weather which they
met with during their parade and march on the day
OF the Jackson procession. On arriving at the Bat
tery at o'clock they were formed intoIine and re-
viewed by Major General Sandford after which they
took up their line of march from the Battery to
rem street, down Warren to West Broadway, through
West Broadway to Chambers street, thence to Cen
tire street, and thence to the east gate Of the Park
where, after paying the honors OF a marching salute
10 the Mayor and Corporation, and firing feu de
joie, they were dismissed. The scene at the Battery
was not so lively have 1t similar occa-
slons in former years, though It was crowded to
cess in the morning Boys firing crackers, women
frightened at the same, and people walking up and
down in search of enjoyment. comprised pretty
much all that was going on. There appeared to be
but small amount OF drinking and carousing in
this part of the city, and in fact in the afternoon the
Battery presented more the same appearance that ii
does on Sunday than any thing else, as, after the
mllltaryle but little attraction to be found there.
The different steamboats, that land in the vicinity
kept on till mid day pouring out continual stream
of pleasure seekers from Staten and Long Islands,
who spread themselves over the city. The vessels
of war in the bay all dressed of with flags also
the merchant ships and the numerous steamboats,
that were speeding off in all directions were beauti-
fully decorated and all of the latter had bands of
music on board the sound OF the distant music fell
pleasantly on the AT twelve o'clock, national
salute was fired from on board the North Carolina,
and from the forts in the harbor. The appearance
OF the bay with the numerous vessels that are at an
chor there dressed up, the hundreds of small boats
dartng to and fro the ships coming in from sea- and
the steamboats, dashng about in all directions, was
most beautiful. On passing Wall street. 1t looked dull
enough, and both i and the other cross streets pre-
sened striking contrast to Broadway-in fact, ii
appeared as If all the other parts of the CITY were de-
serted for this great thoroughfare.
The PARk.-CIrY HALL-This grand centre of
attraction, from an early hour, drew together vast
crowds in succession, every hour in the day So
early as nine O'Clock, were to be seen focking to-
wards the City Hall, all classes of citizens from
the fair "demosele Of blushing fifteen," to the
more sober and staid maiden of twenty, escorted by
well selected troupes OF 1ea'r whose gaantry, and
mark The Park was nearly filled up, to its utmost
capacity, at eleven o'clock, with "motley group
consisting Of the ''olly tar" with his 'back eyed
Sae the ne rokng Nv widow b and heI
the whole presented sort of "olla-podrida," Of
humanity; which could not be equalled in London
or Paris Every nation on the habitable globe, was,
Sn np eocfnsy a Vine
two cent "cheroot" in requisition, lounging along
with an overweening air of self-consequence. The
sleek haired damsels of Dutchland-the Turk-the
Jew-the Atheist-the beauteous daughters Of
Gotham-the "gazele eyed" maiden Of sunny Italy
the "dusky Venus" of Afric's cline, all focked
forward to enjoy the festivities, and eniiven the
proceedings.
Though, an observant eye would at once
discover the national characteristics of many
OF the groupes In attendance; yet 1t easy
to perceive, that but one feeling predomnated in the
breasts OF ALL namely, thorough devotion to the
common interests of their adopted country:-a reve-
renee for its instltutions-a cordial sympathy in Gel
ebrating the great National Festival which all SEEM
ed so much to enjoy. At half past eleven o'clock,
His Honor, the MAYOR, accompanied by OLIVER
CuARLIcK, Esq, President of the Board of Alder
man; and NATHANIEL PEARcE, Esq, the gentleman
ly President of the Board of Assistants
followed by the Common Council, entered the
apartments in City Hall, which were set aside tor
refreshments. Mayor Havemeyer and the Com
mon Council, Immediately on entering, proceeded
to dispense the hospitaies of the city to highly
fashionable assemblage of our fair citizens, who
graced the rooms with their presence. The fare
consisted of the choicest description of every de-
licacy of the season, which could be procured in
cordance with the most rigid temperance principles.
After partakng OF some refreshment, aud admins
erng to the vast groups who focked forward to the
apartment, the Mayor and Common Connc pro-
ceeded to the front Of the City Hall, to receive
lutte from Major General Sandford and the Military
At this stage, the entire scene truly anmatng.
The Park was nearly lined around with cavalry
the shouting was lncessant, and the balcony in front
of the City Hall presented perfect galaxy of gorge
female loveliness--of classic beauty-that "old
Gotham" may well feel proud OF. The Major Gene
which was kept up for considerable time, after
which several dispersed to the various places of pub
lie amusement.
Mr.. Taylor and family, of the City Hall, whose
asslduity and attention to visitors at all times, have
gained them universal respect and esteem, were
busiy occupied during the day in dispensing polite
ness and attention to the vast crowds who nocked
TO this quarter up very late hour.
GOVERNORS RooMs.--These apartments were fill
ed to excess and, independent of the attractions
which the day called forth, at all times well wor-
thy of a visit, to every iulsoued American. The
rooms tastefuly furnished, and are decorated
with weexecuted portraits Of several of the heroes
of the revolution. The personal character of every
one OF these noble-heartcd heroes, who fought and
bed in the of human liberty, OF popular free
dom, may be traced in their fine, manly counten-
ances. The rough porraiture, the sturdy arm, the
stout, athletic form OF most OF those eminent men
who carved the wayto national independence with the
sword, at once awakens feeling of reverental re-
gard in the breast of every lover Of popular freedom
The great Father Of his Country" is here bcauti
fully represented. The very Ifag that waved def
ance at the British lion, and, that waved triumphant
upon the plains of Saratoga, borne aloft by the proud
American eagle, is to be seen here. The identical
chair in which the immortal Washington first sat on
being appointed President, after the revolution, is to
did selection Of highly executed paintings Of the fol
lowing distinguished heroes OF the revolution, Pre-
sdents, Governors, and other distinguished and
eminent men, beautiful marble bust Of the great