New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-24
Military Parade.

Mflitary Farudes
The streets yesterday were anything but
inviting and no great display in the military line va,
looked for. Still there was good show. Atsuarse
the national and city standards were displayed from
the City Hall and other public buildings as well q
trom the Fort on Governors Island, aud the various
military stations around the city. From an earlv
hour, a large number OF independent companies and
societies, among which the Order of United Amer,
cans were conspicuous, from their great force D.
raded through the principal .horoughfaes, with aa,
flying At l2 O'Clock, Rational salutes were fred
from the Battery and Hamilton. square, by de.ach.
ments from the First Division N. Y State Militia
and about the same hour, the National Guards aua
Continentsls were reviewed in front Of the Cu
Hall, by the Mayor, Gen Sanford, Gen. Hall, and
some OF the members Of the Common Council. Tie
appearance presented by the military was very i'm
posing, as each company filed In succession past
the City Hall. The National Guard, which al.
ways has been considered one OF our taest
bodies Of citizen soldiers, went through the VARIOUS
maneuvers with the utmost precision and rga.
larity. 0Le OF the most interesting features Of the
occasion was the appearance OF an old revolution
aIy soldier, one hundred and one years of ass,
named Henry Gibson. The old veteran was ben
at sea- OF Irish parents in the year ISL, who on Their
arrival at Boston. proceeded to New-liampshire
where they settled, and where their son lived with
them till the early part OF the year 49, when he en-.
listed into the regiment OF Col. Henry Dearborn for
the term of Ave years. He took part In all the
services and actions which that regiment was o.
gagged, until the summer OF $780, when his term Of
service expired lie then enlisted into battalon Of
horse from which he was soon after transferredto s
Life Guards of the Commander in. chief, Gen WasA
ington, with whom he continued until the end Of the
war, when he received his final discharge at Moun
Vernon. lie has been a resident Of Orange Co. for
more than fifty years. and has always borne the
reputation of q bravo soldier and an homes! msn
MIR. Gibson is at present in very poor circumstances
his only means of living being yearly pension Of
$780, which he receives for his former services and
upon which some Of his grandchildren, who ars
unable from bodily infrmity to provide for them.
selves are totally dependents. The gallant veteran,
although very feeble, in consequence Of his great
age is still able to walk and for some years past has
travelled mile day. Surely something should DO
done for this one OF the few surviving veterauswhs
r,ked their own lives and fortunes for the Liberties
which we now enjoy. Tae veteran was introduced
IN the morning to Mr. Webster and was 10 10 o. the
stage at Niblos in the evening.
All the military parade was finished a. an early
hour, and everything passed off with excellent order.
The veterans Of 1912 was strongly represented, and
seemed fired with the old spirit as they marched
briskly into the line at the tap of the drum.
The Fireworks In front of the City Hall
illumination. &c.
For the last two days the workmen ca.
gagged in the pyrotechnc establishment Of Mr. Edge,
New Jersey, have been busy in preparing the fire.
works placed in front Of the City Hall yesterday.
In the early part OF the day transparency Of Cen
Washington, provided by Mr.. Alderman, ofNsssaa.
st was placed in the balcony which was ri foe,
high by 10 in breadth. 1t was 30 arranged asst b.
illuminated in a second, dark curtain being hung
between the picture and the light, which dropped
suddenly as soon as the gong was sounded. rs
windows of the building were also lit Immediately.
40 men being provided for the occasion, who was
ali stationed at their posts at the appointed tine
az O'clock,) and, as If by magic, in sudden fish
the immense structure became illuminated. The
effect was very fine. The main piece OF The pTrs'
technc display in front o. the building, figure
of Liberty, seated, holding in hand spear sur.
mounted by cap. The side pieces were mostly
competed OF fancy work. such as scrolls, s;aD,
wheels, &c, Of various coiors. On the top 81
names of various battles OF the Revolution
"Brandy wine," "Saratoga," Monmouth" and
yorktown "-while on each of the wings were
others, representing &" Bunker HILL" "Trentsn,'
Camden" Ticonderoga," "Whi.e Plains" and
Lexington" The central transparency, over the
portrait Of w ashing.on bore Born Feb. %, i7's'
and all were lit up at the same time with the win
dows. Notwithstanding the unpleasant condition
under foot, large number Of spectators were coz
gregaed In the open space before the porfco OF sa'
Hall, and anxiously waited for the approaching an'
play. number of ladies were assembled in w
Chambers Of the Board OF Aldermen and Boafa"
Assistants, but their chance Of getting gooo "s"
was but small, as on such occasions, like Asvesn
gazing on mountain landscape, "tis distance Isn'.
enchantment TO the view" UDderhils Brass bslS
was ins attendance in the Governors Koom
perform the duties OF an orchestra, between tns W.
tervals of the different explosions, while ossaas'
considerable body OF police were on hama ~
serve oreer, and If possible, prevent accidents -.
arrangements throughout all the department" WV
well planned and executed.
The first piece let of was a wheel, whics, ~"
revolved, changed Tito different colors, anu ~
charged variety of jugglers' balls. blue, green ~
low and crimson. Next followed another "A''s
which changed into star, the rays oil WHICH w
composed Of golden sparks. The side pieces
then igni!cd, and quickly communicated VIA ~
main one. the representation ofihe Goddess o. r,
erty, surrounded by constellation 81 stars
effect was very beautiful, but it lasted onT "a
minutes, and then, like gorgeous vsioa' "'
into air. At 81 O'Clock the performances were o'e.
and the mas Of human beings wenced the'' "r
to their respective homes, alter standing a''N'
hour up to their ankles In mud.
NORTH CAROLINA. The Wing Cou""
Conventions OF Cleveland, Wayne and CAa'n'"
recommend Mr.. Fillmore for President. W. A.
Graham for Vice-President.
The Opposition in Sampson County 'e'o