The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-05
TIE CELEBRATION
OF THE
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NEW YORK CITY.
Scenes and Sights Yesterday.


The celebration yesterday splendid, nay, mag
nifoent. The weather clear cool, and charming !;
tie cople were in high spirits the Hre-crackcrs ana
fireworks in excellent condition. and every thing
was in perfect order for splendid display. From day
light to midnight the city cnveoped in the smoke
of gunpowder ded with people from all parts of
the surrounding country BY noon there at least
four hundred thousand human beings thronging the
streets and yet, in the midst of this immense crowd
men, women and children there riot no trouble
all moved on peaceaby and charmngly. The boys
fired their crackers the soldiers marched, and the lit
tie girls happy. Night closed in and the
ended to the satisfaction Of every true hearted
republican.
THE MILITARY DISPLAY.
Asroeably to arrangement yesterday morning. the
veteran corps repaired to the Battery at sunrise and
fred salute of thirty guns, and Immediately l
the flags Of the city up and floating in the
breeze.
The revenue Cutter Ewing, lying opposite the Bat
terry, was decorated most beautifully, bearing
upon it's yards and masts the flag of nearly every ma
ton OF the earth The shipping in the harbor all dis
played tho stars and stripes.
At eight O'Clock. almost every street in the city,
ese nted bury scene, the members of the various
military corps prepare for the great celebration.
AT nine O'Clock. they began to towards the
Battery the place Tor the general meeting of the mill
tary, and the whole division, under com
msnd Of Major q, neral Sanford were formed into
line, right OH " hii.hall street
Another salute then fired and the division took
The two companies of Huzzars under COM
msnd Of Captains Clark and Lewis moved in
command Of Col Yates. The commanding officer and
star then followed; after whom Dodworth's corpet
lar attention, we've the Light Guards commanded by
CaPt. Vincent The unifrm of fhs company is the
most tasty and beautiful in the city: The coat is
white and the pants blue, with white stripe, and
besrskn cap with golden tassels. The company
NUMBER about sixty and is of the most perfectly
drilled corps in the city.
The City Guard is alsy very handsome company
The dress Is red coat and white pants, with bearskn
and with great F''
The Emmett Guard commanded by Capt McGrath,
noble company composed almost entirely of young
Irshmen, who ap, ear to great advantage on parade
They well skilled in military tactics and very
energetic, endeay orng to excel all other compa MES in
the accuracy of their NOV ements and discipline.
The Continental Guard uniformed after the style of
the days Of the when the glorious liberty OF
the Union achieved, great centre of attrac-
ton. Their antique appearance. clad as was the
immortal Washington when leading the little band Of
patriots 10 victory and independence for them
the admiration of all They are commanded by Cap
tain Helms and fine looking set of men. The
corps Is yet young nd small but is destined TO be
Of the most successful and flourshng companies in
The Union Rife Corps comma nded by Captain Eells
handsome corps dressed in mulberry coored frock
coats, trim med with black chcnea The company is
quite large, and made most respectable appearance.
The Baxter Blues company formed by the late gal
ny which, this occasion, looked upon by every
one with pleasure as being Of the works Of that
gallant officer The uniform is blue coat, trimmed up
with buf and white pants They well disciplined
and worthy Of the name they bear.
Tho Lafayette Fuseers, comma ndcd by Captain Nc
Cauley were uniformed in red coats, turned up with
white and white pants.
The lafayette Guard, Captain Lanote is fine look
pants They are well drilled and comma nded general
attention.
The Italian Guard Capt. Langhli, is another very
n n king drassa d in 4 mmal
aud white pa their into movements Very
precise, and showed very good knowledge of military
tactics.
The Caledonian Fusilecrs. Capt. McClay. a Scotch
60 npsny, dressed in full Scottish costume. red coat
vi plaid cash and plaid kilt The company is small
The Seventh Regiment under command of Colonel
Brenmer, composed of eight companies, were dressed
in grey coats turned up with black The Eighth and
Ninth Regime nts also appeared to good advantage.
Att the line had thus formed, the whole were
viewed by the commanding officer, after which they
moved up Broadway to Canal street, through Canal
aud Laight to Hudson street. down Hudson to Cham
the a Of the
the fark, paid a passing salute TO the Mayor and
Common Council after which they were dismiss
and did honor to the OCCASION which spread halo of
glory on the day, and revived those patriotic feelings
which inspired the patriotic of rs The ladies'
too graced the scenes Of tho day with their
which shed double lustre to tho day.
CASTLE GARDEN.
The GLORIOUS 4th july, duly honored and feicd
yesterday at this capacious and delightful place of publ
lie entertainment 1t quite relief to emerge from
the dense and lively crowds Of the close streets of the
ETY. into the airy space of Castle Garden to nhae the
delightful breezes from the beautiful terrace which
round the building sea-wardst escape from the
unmeanng and hord noise Of the senscless and disa
greeabc crackers which resounded in every street. as
If he'll and the devil let loose to wanton and
el In the city without fear Of the police regard
man OF woman. In the afternoon the Garden
wa11as thaa 9TH &c
entertainment Of all the world, which this great
day seemed to be all out and abroad, dressed in Sun
Ssy The most expensive preparatioS. had BEEN made
at this Garden to procure superb galaxy Of
rare and distinguished talent-to give an adequate
comnemoration to the memorable anniversary of
Independence. The liauser Family first appeared
amid loud :ccamatOns Of delight from an immensely
mouious style the lively national songs and airs they
gave extra ordinary delight to the crowds assembled
to hear them. Next appeared Senior Manuel Fea, an
his not very wonderful but pleasing feats upon
the Tying wire. Mr. Passloe, the inimitable pantom
cited great msrrment and glee among the crowd Of ad
mrers Numerous songs and other entertainments,
With highly amusing pantomime called the
cuded tho fascinating amusemcnts Of this memorable
afternoon But, In the evening, the great celebration
,Sss place There was grand aquatic display Of ma
again exhibited his feats and performances. The Or
chsstsa enliyened the company with some beautiful
psocee the nr6t cOmposers,
sutitisd the "Doubls Bedded Room " was performed
Here Mr. Holland, the able managing director, Mr.. g.
Andrews, Mrs. Vernon and Miss Nickinson, drew
down rounds Of hearty applause and literally set the
house In repeated Of laughter by their tale nted
performance. Other light clever and amusing pieces
or rather the evening" concluded with display of fire
wosks Of the richest and most magnificent description
numerous audience left the charming and delightful
gsrdsp tho ornament of New York. and the coolest
sort to be found in the city highly pleased and muca
elehted wieh the rare and successful, cxcror
Of the liberal and skilful managers.
TIE PARK IN TIE EVENING.
grand exhibition Of fireworks in the Park In the
evening" having been announced in the programme OF
the days celebration all Of New Workers who re-
sided In the lower part Of the city anda majority oil
the numerous vsitcrs from tho country parts adjacent
to the Empire city hocked there for the purpose OF