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lGRAND TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT in
NEW YORK-THE PROCESSION.
We gather the following full account Of the
great National Temperance Celebration in
New York from the papers Of that city
| lime the 9th was indeed gala day for the
votaries of temperance in New York, and
will long be remembered by the enemies of
King AlcohoI, 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 mar
shalled together under one banner; and il Gen.
Taylor in his noble efforts 10 disenthral the
people of Mexico, can boast Of some brave
spirits and noble souls among the flower of
his troops, the demonstration Of that day gives
proof that the bone and sinew Of the couns
try have not, as yet, gone TO Texas" or
volunteered for the war; Seldom have so fine
q body OF men assembled together, from the
North, the South, the East and the West-men
well dressed, Of fine and full manly proper
tions, and with countenances as ruddy and as
healthful looking as can be imagined. The
extensive arrangements for this national fste
drew together this immense throng to our
city and from an early hour all was hustle
and preparation. Triumphal arches, tempo
rary balconies, temperance booths, and houses
were fitted up, through the various streets on
the grand route. Devices Of every descrip-
ton ornamented these temporary resting places,
having reference to the great cause Of Tenn
perance. In Hudson street, the Bowery, Grand
street, East Broadway, and Chatham square.
the windows presented an array Of classic
beauty, who seemed to join in heart in the
proceedings that efrectually represented the
proverbial female loveliness Of New York
The bright artillery" that sparkled from the
windows has proved Of no inconsiderable aid
in the "war" against King Alcohol, and sell
dom have they been displayed in fuller or bet
from the sidewalks with ruddy cheeks little
chubby faced boys from upper windows waved
their white kerchiefs little babies on their
mothers arms, jumped and smiled-and Joy
and animation hung upon every countenance
The bands performed with excellent taste and
execution, several soul-stirring and enlivening
airs. In the early partof 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
fountain, the fountain in the Union Square,
and other parts Of the city, threw up their
sparkling crystal drops TO delight the eye. At
twelve O'Clock salute was fired at the Bat
|tery. The place Of rendezvous which had
been selected was Hudson street. AT O'Clock
and long before the hour appointed, detach-
ments were to be seen Rocking from every
quarter in the city, each headed by their re-
spective bands, all TO the place of rendezvous
Considerable delay was occasioned by the
arrangements as TO forming into line, and
when the leading part OF the procession
moved along Hudson street, those who were
resting in the different branch streets fell in
according 10 order, afording so many tribu-
taries to the great temperance stream that was
moving along and on reaching Union Square
the appearance was truly 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 iDvigoratng
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 very animating
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The appearance Of the Park, at AZ O'Clock,
was truly grand and imposing. The steps Of
the City Hall--the balcpny-the entire area of
the Park-were crowded to excess Several
distinguished advocates Of temperance were
on the platform. In the head of the procession,
mounted, Col. Thomas B. Florence, Of Phila-
delphia, as grand marshal. Young boys, each
bearing banner, representing each State of
the Union, followed by the different marshals,
ascended the platform. These banners had
very enlivening effect. On the platform was
ex- Mayor Harper, Horace Greeley, and the
grand rnarshals, with their full badges on. An
excellent band was located on the balcony. and
played several airs, with excellent taste and
execution. 1t was estimated that between 40
and SO, 900 persons were assembled in the Park
at 5 O'Clock. The Pennsylvania delegation
was the only one TO march through, opposite
the platform. They had most superb banner,
on which was painted from Scripture, Moses
on Mount Horeb, striking the rock. The Ge-
MUS of Temperance on the reverse. These
were fine body Of men, and looked admira-
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\ In the line then appeared, Col. Florence, of
Penn, as M. w. Marshal, and about twenty
special and general aids. 98
The junior teetotallers next followed, with
the State banners. Next came the orators in a
State carriage, with guests. Then came the
national division Of the United States, with
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