The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-10

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Grand Temperance Dsmonstration-Immens
National Jubilse-Great Excitement.
Yesterday was indeed gala day for the votaries
oftemperance in New York, and will long be
membered by the enemies of King Alcohol, who
focked from several States in the Union to join in
the grand temperance procession, and take part
in the proceedings. Seldom have finer body Of
men been marshalled together under one banner;
and If General Taylor in his noble efforts to Olsen.
thral the people of Mexico, can boast of some
brave spirits and nsble souls among the flower of
his troops the demonstration Of yesterday gives
proof that the ''bone and sinew Of the country"
have not, as yet, "gone to Texas" or volunteered
for the war. Seldom have 70 fine body Of men
assembled together, from the North, the South,
the East and the West-men well dressed, of
fine and full manly proportions, and with
countenances as ruddy and as healthful looking
as can be imagined. The extensive arrange-
ments for this national fete drew together
this immense throngto our city; and from an
early hour all was hustle and preparation. Tri-
umphal arches, temporary balconies, temperance
booths, and houses were fitted up, through the va
rious streets on the grand route Devices of every
description ornamented these temporary resting
places, having reference to the great nause of
Temperance. In Hudson street, the Bowery,
Grand street, East Broadway, and Chatham
square, the windows presented an array Of elias
sic beauty who seemed to join in heart in the
proceedings that efiectually represented the pro-
verbal female loneliness Of New York. The
"brigbt artillery" that sparkled from the windows
has proved of no inconsiderable aid in the "war''
against King Alcohol, and seldom have they been
displayed in fuller or better force than yester
day. Little children from the sidewalks with
rudy cheeks; little chubby faced boys from upper
windows waved their white kerchieis lltue ba-
bies on their mothers arms, jumped and smiled
and Joy and animation hung upon every counte-
nance. The bands performed with excellent
taste and execution, several soul stirring and en-
livening airs. In the early part Of the day, the
bells Of the various churches rung their merry
peals. The national flags were displayed at the
City Hall-the State Arsenal-the Battery, and
all the hotels and public buildings and the Park
founiain-the fountains in Union Square, and
other parts of the city, threw up their sparkling
crystal drops to delight the eye At twelve
o'clock salute was Aired at the Battery. The
place Of rendezvous which had been selected was
Hudson street, at one o'clockt and long before the
hour appointed, detachments were to be seen
fiocking, from every quarter in the city, each
headed by their respective bands, all to the place
Of rendezvous. Considerable delay was occa-
stoned by the arrangements as to forming into
line, and when the leading part Of the procession
moved along Hudson street, those who were rest
ing in the different branch streets fell in accor-
ding to order, affording so many tributaries to
the great temperance stream that was moving
along; and on reaching Union Square, the APP
pearance was nusy magnificent. Here was a
good point to view the procession. The different
marshals, mounted on white chargers, superbly
caparisoned-the beautiful flags waving in the
cool and invigorating breeze-the music of the
different bands-the appearance of the men with
their white badges-the windows lined with
ladies, and anxious spectators, had a very ANNA
ting effect. m ta
group Of very curious AID Enthusiastically dressed per-
made their appearance in the early part of the
mounted curious looking chargers and crossed some
Of the companies Some imagined they were a mounted
General in the late campagn others expressed
various and most curious opinions OF them Their dress
site Pumbe's gallery and wero Dasu.rred by this Dis
tingushed artist The appearance Of the Park, at ~
o'clock was truly grand and imposing The steps ofthe
City Hall the baicony-the entire Of the Park
were crowded to excess. Several distinguished sdvo-
Gates Of temperance the platform In the head
Of the procession, mounted Colonel Thomas Florence
| of Philadelphia, a. grand marshal Young bovs. each
bearing banner representing each State OF the Union
| form. These banners had very enlvenng effect On
the platform was ex.Mayor Harper, Horace Greeley,
excellent band was located on the balcony and play
several airs with excellent taste and execution II
estimated that something between forty and fifty thou
sand persons assembled in the Park at O'Clock
The Pennsylvania delegation was the only to march
through. opposite the platform They had most superb
Mount Horcb striking the rock. The Genius Of TEN.
perance on the reverse These were q fine body Of
In the line then appeared Colonel Florence or PENN
| as M w. Marshal special Aids Col John Steward
Cosine. Cyrus r. Leo, George w Dewey, Cen Alexsn-
der Young, Major General o. W Bachelor Colonel w.
Ions. GOlSUelJ M r. crocket Thomas Oakley w.
General Aids: Col Alexander McCoter N Y; c. j.
wilkinson. Mass; Dr. L. Murphy, Maryland A. +.
The junior teetotallers next followed with the State
banners Next came the orators in state carriage with
guests Then came the national division Of the United
States, with superb banner which was Inscribed SC
verai temperance devices Their regalia blue and
nad very elegant effect They were led on BY Samuel
State Of New York. next iollowed-white rcgaa, with
various superb asgs and devices On some were in
cause Of God"-"success to Temperance" Come sign
the pledge with numerous otf. appropriate embems
New Jersey delegation next followed with its subordi
nate divisions bearing several superb banners which
from the Bbe also acs %
widow ed mother, handing her to the cause Of the
society with numerous other banners which
ma y very elegant effect The Maryland delegation,
with IT. subordinate DIVISION next followed Then came
Psnnsy lvania Connecticut Massachusetts, District OF
Tennessee, which were all represented; and there
wese also some members from the remaining States
and III sr assss sK ss s1
rious banners. On entering the Park. they filed of
in different direction the platform e dis
the steps, and the balcony, who expected they would
have passed in review. This a sad disappointment
much the imposing effect Of the procession was lost 10
several who had hocked to this grand Their MP
pearance however aropxd the Park was truly grand and
imposing. After some music from tho band on the bal.
sony, the meeting in the Park called to order by
MoRRIs, Esq, Nj. w. A. - -
After which was introduced singing by the ueubers OF
Mceks: -.
Thrice welcome Brother, here We meet,
In Friendships close 9onmunion joined;
Ye Sons Of Temp'rarce, Hud repeat
Your triumphs with one heart and mind
No angry passions here should mar
Our peace, our soctnI band
For Friendship is our beacon star
Our motto" Un!on-Hand-i nHando
pr Ety. Of Philadelphia here offered up prayer, In.
vokng the divine aid in the cause of temperance
Mr. joins w. OLIVIA next read the following detailed