The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-05
THE CELEBRATION
OF THE
FOUR TIL OF JULY
In NEW YORK.
PARTICULARS OF THE DAY.
THE FIREWORKS, WITH THE RAIN
STORM AND ACCIDENTS.
THE MILITARY DISPLAY.
&c. &c nc

The Seventeen Anniversary of the Birthday
OF Freedom was celebrated in this city yesterday
in splendid style, Notwithstanding the rain. There
were at least half million of people in the city,
and although their spirits little dampened
by the weather, yet they succeeded in having the
day pass of with Sclat.
Theatrical md Musical.
THE PARK THEArRr-Nrs Hunt and Dan Marble
play ed in this theatre Of the largest houses
ever saw The bill was one that was worthy Of the oe
ness Satin in Paris" and Fortunio and his Seven
Daughters" The house crowded from pit to dome,
and many persons were obliged to SO away not being
able to obtain even standing room.
BowVRY THEArRE-Bad weather never keep the
people away from this splendid temple of the muses.
Yesterday national gala day. and the patriotic
mayer of the Bowery resolved to aid in celebrating
it worthily During the whole afternoon the flags Of
various nations suspended from this establishment
and probably to denote love Of peace the stars and
stripes the English jack and the French rcoor Aoated
TO the breeze side by side and very them waved
the banner of Mexico The performances of a
patriotic character aropos to the day and the crowded
house gave uerance to cheers both loud and long, at
the excellent personaton Of Gen. Putnam" The
ing performances were received by an equally crowded
house with equal applause.
GREENWICH THEArRE.-Ths theatre crowded to
actual last evening" and the performance was
highly creditable to the company There were two per
,SrmapGes during the dayhs Gorn Saws OF England
cen source Of attraction in themselves and crowds
aocked from all quarters to enjoy the rich treat which
tonal song which drew forth rapturous applause and
Mr. Frsers Ben Bobstay in Washingons Birth pay
from this excellent theatre have already insured
it, the liberal patronage of the uptown community of
which it is eminenty worthy.
Y CASTLE GARpEN.-The rain last evening prevented
the attendance at this popular resort from being full
however just announced and to tho entire satisfac
ton Of those present
MLIrARy.-The first division of N Y State Artillery
turned out yesterday in full force At o'clock they
by the 18th regiment under the direction of General
George p. Morris We glad to that the ardor
formed line with the right in whitehall street at half
past nine O'clock where they were received BY his Elk
n'
military :Asss = mo-. orillia1. :yl: and every body
march at ten O'clock up whtshs street md 5rosdwsy
way, through West Broadway and Hudson street to
Laight street, through Laight and Canal streets to
Broadway; down Broadway to Chamber street, and
through Chamber and Gentle sire to tho East gate of
| the Park
force watching the military who looked finely. At one
o'clock grand u de was fired BY the Union Rifle
In the Park the military paid the honor of marching
salute to his Honor the Mayor and the Corporation who
stood there with umbrellas Among the fine companies
Charles Hussars. Colonel Yates, with his light artil
ery were out on the battery and dressed in the same
Mexico After the feu de joie in the Park the military
dismissed and spent the remainder of the day
their account A number of Independent compa-
| MES we're out during the day.
CIVIC PRocEssroN.-The Union Benevolent Society
were out yesterday forming on Aston Place at o'clock
rock Benevolent Society was also out looking finely
| DISPLAY OF FIRE WoRKs PosrPoNEp.-The splendid
display of fire works which have taken place
the Park last evening was postponed on of the
state Of the weather until the first pleasant
evening.
INCIDENTS ACCIDENTS I ABOUT THE PARK
The play of" Chaos is come again." was performed
yesterday, to as large audience gather
ed within the ancient ratings ofthe park The demons
fire and water let loose for the occasion only,
and aided the endeavors Of twenty thousand frantic
boys, Whereabouts in turning upside down all the
sws of reason, sound, and of the city fathers. The
genius Of the fountain played In opposition to the spirits
| in the clouds-the one whettng the imagination, and
the other wetting the habiliments of msce
crowd. Such heterogeneous mngling Of powder,
smoke sausages soda water children, umbrellas, root
before presented 10 the eye of locker Gu in Gotha M
Perhaps OF the most striking novelties, to dsine
beer and bitters in bringing about the most
intense ntoxcaon in those who partook of those beve
RACES at some of the booths Some who drank Of cider
preached cask of Gcneva whether this owing to
the virtues Of striped pig or the constitutional pecular
| From daylight till midnight there was continued
noise Of small artillery which dehes description but the
were eaten, would have blown up Vera Cruz and fed
besegers for fortnight The best spectacle during
|
firing Of the feu de joie by the military. shower
up, caused display OF umbrellas to be made among
the Of sixty thousand citizens and strangers
there present which made the vast of the Park
appear as sheltered by vast, unduating canopy Of
and torpedo, seemed bid defiance to the watery ele
ment.
The usual number Of fights burnt dresses and singed
whiskers exhibited though with one. or two ex.
ceptions have heard yet of nothing serious
While the Montgomery Guards W arren street
member Of their company endeavored heads
the horses attached to of Lens line of omnbuses
the driver being already close the curb stones as
possible: demonstrated and in whipping up his
cidenally struck ofthe Montgomery Guards where
upon five six of the military asprants for fame left
their ranks and made most violent attack upon him
bruisng his face in a shameful manner The police final
y interered and arrested by the of Michael
corps also lending his to the as aa of the
stronger force One of the cavalry appointed to keep
both the rens and his drawn sword sudden move
men of his horse let ia his sabre which laid open the
cheek of spectator from ear to mouth. The wound will
| leave frightfvl scar, but is not dangerous
After the review Of the troops the Governor received
his friends at least those who had tickets in the City
Hail. We can give no account, reporter re.
fused admtance by one of the star police of the l4h
! ward who mounted guard at the door About o'clock
the Governor preceded by the Chief Of the Police par
took of COLLATION. at the private residence of General
Sanford We noticed Gen. Morris, our Mayor and city
Aldermen, and other distinguished Characters of the
party.
The booths, though not numerous as of former
years were in more taste anu must have coined money
judging from the crowds that gathered round about
| in them. The Head Quarters Of Gen Taylor Empire
Rendezvous, Pao Alto, Resrca aud No. IL Volunteer
Company tents, figured conspicuously among the num-
Der One poor unfortunate lost almost his nire stock
from the falling of the posts which supported the avn
ing to his stand, mngling, for a MT caters and
| eatables in the mud
The temperance societies have looked on in de.
| spair at the numbers who evidently discouraged
Some drank because they wet others because hey
dry, and others to keep company The hotels and
grog shops in the vicinity undoubtedly reaped rich
harvest from the sale OF brandy smashes and brandy
| plain.
On the whole, there notwithstanding the distress.
| ing weather, as much noise G. enthusiasm displayed
as on any public day remember. The Park presen-
ted OF course, of noise and confusion but the
number Of fights wasless than usual and owing 10 the
strict prohibition Of that deccitu wok of py
yclcpt chasers there fewer accidents than we
usually compelled TO relate. After four O'Clock, the
rain acted as dispenser TO all and the Park almost
rxoI. H. Il.