New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-07
PHILADELPHIA
Celebration of the FOurth-Assault-CiV of
Glasgow Steamer, &c.

Correspondence Of The Tribune.
PHILADELPHIA, Sunday, July &. 4
The Fourth of July was celebrated IN
the city and districts this year with much more than
usual spirit During former years, on that OCCASION
owing to the restrictions placed upon the conduct OF
our Young men and boys by the City Council, they
have been driven into the country TO seek the free
dom of action denied them at home and the conSe-
ouence WAS that Philadelphia wore the appearance
of "A deserted city. THIS year, however the " "a
theirs very judlcousy issued no proclamation III re-
card TO the setting of of fireworks III the public
streets everybody renamed AT home and thousands
of strangers were attracted TO the city. Inc day
was uSheied in by the firing OF cannon. during me
morning, the military paraded In OOuy the
Declaration of independence was read from the
steps where Seyenty-fyc years before IL was
first proclaimed to American ears, by the n0De
men, who composed the 'onllhehldl congress
and the bells of the various churches OF our city
pealcd forth a loyous song. In the afternoon, iun
of every description. met one constantly The boys
were perfectly wild, and took full advantage oil the
liberty which was granted them by the police Tor one
day. In the evening, there were numerous private
and public exhibitions of fireworks. Al O'Clock Al
least fifty thousand persons were congregned at
Penn Souare, corner of Broad and Market SITS, to
wines the fireworks, exhibited by the City suthorl
ties Much dissatisfaction was entertained by the
immense throng, however, when, quarter past nine,
nothing was vet visible, III that llne. III cOhSe-
ouenCe of "A want of Judgment on the part of the py-
rotechnist. his works not ready for exhibit
ton until near ten o'clock. One may readily
imagine how tedious II must have been to such
an immense ihrong. which had assembled, even
as early as seven o'clock. No disturbance
occurred, owing probably TO the presence OF an I'M
mCnsc number of women and children.
am pleased TO record that very few intoxicated
men were visible on the Fourth, and that but very
few rows occurred. The good order prevalent was
subject OF general remark.
During Thursday night and Friday several fires
occurred. All, excepting one, were unimporant.
The fire worthy of mention, occurred on Friday
evening, Ill large building, IN Spruce-St., above
Front occupied IN storing sugar and molaSseS, ana
IA a paper box mandatory by A. Bacon. The build
ing was completely destroyed. Mr. Bacons loss Is
ST, eco $4,000 insured
number of accidents occurred from the careless
use of firearms and fireworks, none, however, OF a
fatal Chaf acier
On FRIDAY afternoon, as Mr. Henry German, re-
spectacle citizen of Penn District, was running with
hose carriage, he received pistol ball IN the leg
whether accidentally or Intentionally, Is not known.
He is In dangerous state. One arrest made.
Yesterday. Lieut.. Johnson of the Marshal's police,
was convicted of assault and battery while nterfer-
Ing with The Southwark Hose Company at a fire
On Thursday afternoon. during the heavy thunder
Storm the house of George Martini Go MarShall-st.,
was struck by lightning, and his wife severely
shocked.
Yesterday afternoon, w. II. Thomas's Carpet Fac
tory, in Germantown, was destroyed by fire.
The City of Glasgow arrived al tins port yester-
day from Liverpool. after a run OF seventeen days
On Thursday the vile OF 4 weaver, residing IN
Mo, amensing gave birth 10 three children. two boys
and one girl. All are dong we'll
There very little business dong TO-DAY COTTON held
fml, but the sales restricted scale BARK Is
dun We quote No Quercltron at S2S tun The FLOUR
market quiet Holders firm at Is biol for standard
brands but sales for export have been reported The
sales for city consumption limited within the range OF
2a4 Is for and extra brands and fancy lots AT
higher rates RYE FLOUR steady. small sale at 37
CORN NIEL is generally held at 81 z bhl Prices OF
WHEAT STEADY Al gao bushel for prime Pennsy wanna
red and 81 for white RYE commands Tic There but
limited amount Iof CORN offering The last sale of yellow
was al CSC aoa In OATS no further sales have been
ported WHISKY steady Small sales OF bbs al PIC and
hhds at 23,c.