The New York herald., 1845-07-05

most amongst them is the lltl, Colonel Yates--the
strength, discipline, and efficiency of which formed
the Chief subject OF the Brigade orders, promu-
gated at the close of the review, by General q. p.
Morris. Colonel Yates has devoted great atten-
tlon to his regiment; and with the able aid of Capt.
w. Jenkins, of the " Morris Cadets a veteran
soldier, well known in all the regions hereabouts,
has succeeded in making II second TO none, either
IN the regular or militia service OF the United States.
II the same fostering care were bestowed upon the
18th regiment OF the same brigade, ne regiment IN
the Union could surpass it. As ii is, the Scotch
tcompanles command universal attention and re-
spect from their fine military department, and mar
tia appearances 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
mand. The " Independence Guard" Captain
excited great admiration account of the
perfection OF their appearance and discipline. Capt
cairns is well known as one OF our most efficient Of
ficers. II was of much modification to the
staff OF the 18th that the Independence Guard and
Italian Guard, .parading with the regiment upon an
invitation, no music made its appearance according
to It's appointment and consequently was compelled
to parade without full band The ''Italan Guard
is composed of number of fine looking Italians,
ard attracted much attention. Altogether the parade
yesterday was very imposing, and at every view
evlnced the marked Improvement in appearance, ap-
pontments and discipline, which has of late taken
place In the various corps comprising the First Dlvi-
sion; and certainly, when we consider the time la
Dor and expense bestowed by each citizen soldier
profession, these displays should be regarded with
universal and grateful admiration and esteem.
CIVIC PRocEssIoN.-The 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 edltice was nearly filled, and would have
been completely so, but that there was charge
made for admission AS it was, the house present
ed uaV ra1h he fyyo
ties numbered close on three thousand, and more
manly, hearty, and powerful looking set of men
than filled the whole body OF the building, could not
be The green shoulder scarfs too, for no
thing but the green apparent every hand, the
banners of the same color all was IN perfect uni
formity, and had capital effect to the spectator.
The Declaration of Independence read by
Mr.. John Collins, in rich Irish accent, and with
heartfelt emphasis; it was listened TO with all the
reverance such noble production demands.
Mr.. II. Byrne was 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-
trasted the glorious revolution Of I776 with the
bloody and goddess one of France in l7os He spoke
to his Irish hearers asAmerican citizens most pathe-
ucay alluded to their sequestration from their dear
native Island land concentrated their upon
grand consderation-their rights and duties
American citizens, and in this connection enforced
upon them the paramount Importance of educating
their children, and by care TO nstil into their minds
hensive moral, intellectual and religious education.
With the Grafton, the services closed. The socie-
ties reformed and marched hroughC Chambers street
round the Park, thence down Barclay 10 Hudson
ST. along Hudson St and Sth llth street,ar
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 in Park
Row, at ten o'clock, and the Don Giovanni of New
York, Capt Rynders, having taken the chair, an
address on the occasion delivered by Mr..
Reese, one of the members, which was listened to
throughout with the most marked attention. and eli
cited great applause.
EXCURSIONS. an early hour the sleeping citl-
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 tFeenen OF America All
Gotham was, IN Tact wide awake by half past four
o'clock, and ready for fun, irolic and enjoyment
Those who intended leaving the hot and noisy city,
were of course first out OF bed. Servants were
called for-breakfasts demanded-hot water and
towels in great requlsitlon-every thing out OF pac.
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 wendng their way towards the steam
which were to bear them far from the noise and
confusion of this vast metropolis
The Bay and shipping presented abriant and in
teresting appearance-flags and streamers were fly
lng and all was life, gaety and good humor-
Steamboats, were getting up steam, and knIcker-
bockers hurrylng on board
The decks of the steamer Croton, al Fulton slip,
advertised Tor an excursion to that delightful sylvan
retreat Glen Cove, as well as New Rochelle, Oys-
Yer M Day and Cold Spring. were soon crowded with
.ne et'te OF the city, who preferred wild and
NC scenery, fresh arr and capital dinner, to the
iifing OF squibs, pistols and rockets As the beat
len the wharf, magnificent barouche. drawn by
splendid bay horses, and filed with fair women
and brave men," drove down They hailed her. but
10 no purpose; the steam was up the ntoorings
loosed and away she flew, while strains Of soft and
fairy like music hoated on the breeze. Never have
we seen fair, smiling faces, become more suddenlv
o'ercas Vexatlon and uneasiness usurped the Mace
of mrth and gaety; ii 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
Bloomngdale road, and spend the day in running
through It's delightful gardens, and fishing from the
banks.
The steamers Highlander and Utca were also very
much crowded, and amid the shouts and cheers OF
the passengers, left the wharf at o'clock, while
the Rarltan, for Brunswlck. Hamilton for Fort