The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-06
THE CELEBRATION
OF TIE
r o q r = II OF JU Z z,
NEW YORK CITY.

nttcent. The weather was clear, cool, and charming
the people in high spirits tho frecrackers and
fireworks were in excellent condition, every thing
in perfect order for splendid display From day
light to midnight the city enveloped in the smoke
of gunpowder and crowded will people parts
the surrounding country By there at least
four hundred thousand human beings thronging the
streets and yet in the midst of this immense crowd of
men, and children, there riot, trouble
all moved on peaceaby and charmingly The boys
fred their ckers the soldiers marched and the lit
tie girls were made happy. Night closed in, and the
ended to the satisfaction of every trueheared
republican
THE MILITARY DISPLAY.
Agreesby to arrangement the veteran corps repaired
to the Battery SUNRISE and fred salute of thirty
guns, and Immediately all the flags of the city we're
run up and floating in the breeze.
The revenue cutter Ewing, lying opposite the Bat
terry, decorated most beautifully bearing
upon its yards and masts the flag nearly every ma
ton Of the earth The shipping in the harbor all dis
played the stars and stripes.
At eight o'clock, almost every street in the city,
presented u busy scene the members Of the various
military corps preparing for the great celebration
B.tterv the for The general meetny of abs %
tsry, anu soon the whole division, under
mand Of Msjor General Sanford, were formed into
line, right on " whitehall street
Another salute then fred and the division took
up the line Of march,
mand Of Captains Clark and Lewis moved in
front, followed by the Artillery Brigade; under
staff then followed after whom DodworLhs cornet
bdnd. Among the companies which attracted particu
were b ,n9 nrm of s by
most tasty and beautiful in the city. The coat is
white and the pants blue, with a white stripe and
bearskin cap, with golden tassels. The company
Numbered about sixty and Is one Of the most perfectly
drilled corps in the city.
The City Guard is alsy very handsome company
The dress is red and white pants with bearkin
Gap and white plume. They move with great preci-
TSs Emmett Guard commanded by Capt McGrath
Is noble company, composed almost entirely of young
ito on .p
energetic eDdeavoring to excel all other companies in
the accuracy Of their movements and discipline.
The Contine Guard uniformed after the style of
the days of the revolutions when the glorious liberty of
he-Union achieved was great centre of attrsc-
immortal Washington, when leading the little band of
patriots on to victory and Independence won for them
tain Helms and are a fine looking set of men The
corps Is yet young and small but Is destined to be
Of the most successful and fourishing companies in
The Union Rife Corps, commanded by Captain Eells
handsome corps dressed in mulberry coored frock
coats, trim med with black cheneal. The company is
quite large, and made most respectable appearance
Inc Baxter Blues, company formed by the late gal
liant COLI mel Baxter whose name it bears, compa
ny which, this OCCASION was looked upon by every
with pleasure being one of the works Of that
gallant officer The uniform is blue coat trimmed up
With buzz and white pants They are we'll disciplined
and worthy of the name they bear.
The Lafayette Fusieers, commanded by Captain Nc
CAuley, uniformed in red coats, turned up with
white, and white pants
The Lafayette Guard Captain Lanote, is fine look
ing French CORPS crossed in blue fock coats and red
pants. They are well drilled and commanded general
attention.
une looking company dressed in green coats trimmed
over aud white psnst their into movements veryy
precise and showed good knowledge Of military
i The Caledonian Fusileers, Capt. McClay, Scotch
With plaid sash and plaid kilt The company is small
but well drilled.
The Seventh Regiment, under command of Colonel
Brenner, composed Of eight companies were dressed
In grey turned up with black. The Eighth and
Ninth Regime nts also appeared to good advantage
After the line had thus formed, the whole were re.
viewed by the commanding officer, after which they
moved up Broadway to Canal street, through Canal
beers and Centre streets through Chambers and Cen
tire the east gate Of the Park and passing through
the Park paid salute % to the Mayer Sna
ed The military made most magnificent display,
and did honor to the occasion which spread halo OF
which inspired the patriotic sons of '76 The ladies,
too graced the scenes the day with their presence
which shed double lustrc to the day
CASTLE GARDEN.
The GLORIOUS 4th Of July" was duly honored, and
fsfsd At this capacious and delightful place Of pub
Nc entertainment 1t quite relief to emerge from
the dense lively crowds of the close streets of the
city into the airy space Castle Garden to nhale the
delightful sea breexes from the beautiful terrace which
runs round building escape from the
unmeaning horid noise of the senseless and dsa
greeabe cracker which resounded in every street.
hell and the devil let loose to wanton and
e In the city without fear Of the police regard for
man or woman. In the afternoon, the Garden was
opened well the other theatres Of the city, for the
entertaipment Of all the world, which on this great
day seemed to be all out and abroad dressed in Sun
day-go-meetingers, and making noisy and joyful ho-
Garden. n superb galaxy OF
rare and distinguished talent-to give an adequate
to the Hsu.s .%y rn
amid loud acclamations Of delight from an immensely
crowded ealoon and galleries Thor beautiful and har
monious STYLE the lively national songs and airs they
sang esvs delight to the crowds assembled
to hear them. Next appeared Senior Manuel Fea, an
formed his very wonderful but pleasing feats upon
the flying wire Mr. Passoe, the inimitable pantomi-
mist then performed the "New York Barber" and
cited great merrment and glce the crowd Of adj
mrers. Numerous songs and other entertainments,
together .h highly smnsnE prSa sasd the
eluded the fascinating amusements of this memorable
afternoon But in the evening the great celebration
took place There was grand aquatic display OF ma
zine Arc works. (which truly splendid Senior Fea
again exhibited his feats and performances The Or
pieces from the first composers after which the farce
entitled tho Double Bedded Room " was performed.
Here Mr. Holland the able managing dirsSt0r Mr. g.
down rounds Of hearty applause and literally set the
house in repeated rosrs Of laughter by their talented
performance Otner uBnt cleVor "uu uihusiuk P'oooS
followed which were admirably executed and the day,
or rather the evening" concluded with display Of fire
works Of the richest and most magnificent descriptions
numerous audience left the charming and delightful
gardsn the ornament Of New York. and the coolest re-
sort 70 BE found in the city highly pleased and immea
rsby delighted wieh the and successful exertop1
q the liberal and skilful managers
THE PARK IN THE EVENING.
grand exhibition Of fireworks in the Park in the
evening having been announced In the programme OF
the day's celebration, all Of New Workers who
sided in the lower part Of the city, and majority OF
the vters from the country parts adjacent
to the Empire City, ocksd there for the purpose Of
seeingN. Long before half-past eight, which the
time appointed for applying the match to the various
speoimens and combinations of the pyrotecnic art
oceunied by at leaat tMantx thou