New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-07-05
CITY ITEMS.

CITY ITEMS.
Tr~RsD,Y July s. f-i2
TsEBkAurirJi FOURTH Never shone bright
er sun than that which iawued tie morning 90 the
Fourth inviting every glad rejoicing heart unite IN
the srsni National Jubilee As The day advanced tHe
say put Ia sersness aspect and iaf earth sc,rrl
clad in garment of glory sni beauty as % ,o prs-,nt
Stang thcster for the festivities o. millions NJ eVat
ing fr.cucn. 70 was POSITIVE de' sat f' breathe 'ac
elastic delicious atmosphere % bare the brow o. tle
fresh summer brceze ssit csme gently over the W.
tors and 20 Share The Injurious feast oi bland anti
genial temperature which Nature bad provided for i
her children IN honor 90 the Glorious Day The harhors
an rivers sive WIKI steamboats,. carrying na.a
tlde- % our population g. tle shady retreats n Tie
vicinity. and such jog and merlmcnt AMI cappinl ai
nsnis sni ringing shouts Mere sent fourth hr coan
less tribes OF juveniles mad with Che largest liberty
showed that live in great country and that our
independence i secure Toward nsht'au change
came the enchanting serenity OF the atmosphere
and short .pitefa spit. OF wind threatened TO close mp
the festive day with a suriy chilling RAN. The ohging
weather howeve- got over Us dt OF me suss and be-
tore the hour came for th- performances OF the even
ing and the exhibition q ar fireworks tae .Ay was al
r..ht not cloud 90, much vss seen on it, face and
the brightest g moons looked forth without blush &C.
see what rich brlancies were prepsrn. IN this over
sphere On the whole 'h. weather performed is part
20 admirably the pageant o Yesterday that neither
our feelings principles allow us 10 speak of 10
but in terms OF grateful applause.
THE CErFBRArIoS The day va. announced
oy grand National salute q, sun rise according to
Division ORDER. by the Veteran Corps under the com
mani OF Capt Rsyuor AZ O'Clock AN another ss
lutte was fred by Company Fourth Regiment under
the command Of Cspt Legcr -t'utes were also fred
from Governors Island and from the United states cu,
ter wing At Brooklyn The bells rung At intervals
during the day AMI the sweet sonorous chimes Of
Trinity performing Hal Columbia, The star span
gei Banner aud 3.hor popular airs bad ths finest
effect. ~ their music was gently waited over rho
thorouehtares Of the city The shipping n the haraor
and he thick forest of along both sides o the East
River and ihe North YER. reserted gay and beau
ufu spectacle with their ag arranged with picturesque
effect and waving their welcome 10 Freedom i1 the
cheering breeze Flags in every variety ct emhclls
ment were supendei from the public buildings, thea
ters hotels and the omnibusses and railway The
places OF amu.emeuts were crowded in Pho day and
evening although great portion Of the City popu.
lsuon had gone celebrate tho day the various a.
tracuve excursions. and places oi rural resort that
offered in such tempting abundance for the occa
sion RAFNvN who j. always mp g. the times q uot
little ahead ouldid himself IN his liberal preparation
or the crowd. 90 visitors that he.egcd ts doors.
making it advisable 20 get ones ltc insured before
mlnglng in the rush toward ne Museum. The display
of rockets from the roof OF the Museum vci 10 -p.en
dor and beauty with the city exhibition in the PARK.
and drew forth loud tributes oi admiration from the
gazing multitude. NHLo's Garden. which by The in
credible excr0ns of rs eu,erpri-ing proprietor bad
been got ready tor the occasion fairy scene OF
enchantnent and fully sustained the reputation OF its
Manager "a an inventive and successful caterer Tor the
public tastes His trees looked very much At homo.
and the artificial embellishments which were rcsorted
TO- were got up with great taste, aud with happy
effect
THE FIREwoRKs.-A grand display OF frew orks
came OIL according 20 previous arrangement, in the
PARK, Tompkins-square, Union square and Harlem
under the direction OF the city authorities well As
every variety OF brilliant and rafting combu-iibes ia all
parts Of the City on private account We saw the ex
hbiiion n the Park which was crowded WIKI tfols
ands u admrng spectators from the swarm OF infant.
in their mothers arms 90 The grey haired veteran. OF
both sexes who looked they had been thc heroes
OF many revolutions The fireworks went OF in thr
graudest stye-the gements for their rapid and
successful display were periect-here was no waiting
and crowding and grooming n tine interval of tae pieces
and between each Of the regular performance there
was succession of surpassing.y beautiful rockets
which sno., without exception, exploded 80 the right
moment, and sank ia night. trailing hery cloud 0t
glory as they departed. the spectator were literally
dazzled with delight and expressed their .lt.i faction
by the most enthusiastic demonstrations. N1t ihe
least enchanted among the admirers the hosts OF
children although overheard conversation 30 this
effect from ahappy couple In our vicinity holding their
numerous hopes by the hand. Children hant BOO
business a. look At fireworks they cant enjoy them.
But John ih,y got eyes in their head 10 sec n' no
As well AS you ! know that, Mary out they la.af
got no dgment" Having heard th. lecture 90 the
philosophy IT aesthetics the. Germans call t w. '.f
the spot 10 mediate
APPEARAScE " rHE P0PuLsrios The num-
Der Of citizens. men women and children comprising
the very bone marrow and muscle of our population
that thr1nged the streets the Park, and the great
plsces Of concourse was absolutely enormous Whole
families rejoicing tne respite % iay toll were repos
n- on the benches around tne Park fountain Dying
s9cisbe Die nc W the grass 5cnesA the protecting
shades of the city ems and chesnuts o. quietly 'mok
ing their pipes and talking over the polur- % le
country and Of their adopted land s' seated 20 the
ground Everybody was dressed in BIZ. sunday best
and indeed the Day combined me order and dscorlm
Of sunday with the Joyous festivities Of gsladay
We noticed no fgntnz heard scarcely OATH and -aF
IN the whole extent OF the city which we IleniF trsg
sr.ed not more than two men who we're Intoxicated
| One of these weidressed blade ~ rho better w.
der made aziglsg into the Irving House early % the
evening and aer politely inviting onr -eporter . re
fresh himself MS expense made aespera'e pose
and plunge Tor the bsr which be- succeeded 10 reach
inz when BE- was immediately ii.Po.ei Of ~ pie sen
teraaniy attendants of that establishment in zen-r
the decenoy sooney o5lgDg behavior 10 he thesest
crowd and freedom from anything offensive % te
most rigid tsste hch marked the conduct % The poo
ps we're To- the Highest ie-rse c-eiif.5r o. tl~ cry
sni country and authorizes ls % ooas' % the good n
seDces Of Democrs5c Liberty srd of our a1orts ioe
.rne thar the bes- preparation 9r freedom ID tle 20
tovrnent 4 freedom.
F.raEa NArHEw.-TnrongtOut the prime "a
portions o. yesterday TIE Apostle Of Temperance Sas
epzszed in receiving Populations from various part'
OF he county inviting aim % pay their Fesp.e.
/ -i-.rs sad towns vlsis IN ls to-r
Arr5st respectable iep1tauon from Boston "A.sd
/ on ,he Rev Father. consisting Of Dr ! B. { smith.
No.e. Grant. Ma Robert Cawd.er. william A. White