The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-06
THE DAY IN BROOKLYN.

evnced by the discharge Of pistols and the explosion or
reworks At SUNRISE the church and other bells were
pealed, and salute fred from Fort Greene The
national flag displayed from every public and many
private buildings In this city, and the ferry boats and
shipping in the river, all decked In their holiday
attire The night previous almost incessant racket
was kept up till nearly morning. and lucky those who
could sink themselves to rest amid the noise and confus
on that prevailed without. Soon after daylight the
streets thronged and the rattle Of fireworks
industriousy kept mp by the juveniles we'll by
of larger growth. Crowds proceeded towards the fer
Ies and numbers went by stages to spend the day in
other quarters The stores generally open for
few hours but all nearly so closed before noon The
military taking advantage Of the cool Of the morning,
assembled for parade at early hour The Fourteenth
regiment infantry, under command of Col. Jesse
Smith, formed in line ct the Armory about six O'Clock
and paraded for about an hour and half, when
they returned and dismissed for the day. The 18th
is well disciplined body of mep and in consequence Of
their uniformity Of dress always present neat appear
anee.
The National Guard, Captain sprague, proceeded to
the boat after dismissal, their way to Now Haven.
They were escorted the ferry by the Grenader Capt.
Burnett, and were preceded by band Of music.
After the 14th regiment had been dismissed, the 10th
regiment under the command of Lieut. Colonel Graham,
formed Henry street and marched through the city
On passing the City Hall they we're reviewed by the
Mayor and Common Council Their appearance was neat
and soldiery and they attracted large share Of the
public attention. The regiment is mounted.
The Napier Tandy Light Artillery Captain Hogan, was
detailed to fire the salutes in this city, and Capt Tas
(both attached to the same regiment detailed for
simila duty at Greenpoint.
Every kind of vehicle was crowded during the day,
and the railroad filled to JAM They not
only full inside but without the platforms
many could stand or hang the ratings They
of the track number Of times owing to the filling Of
the grooves with gravel but were always again
put into their proper position. ar
The day made the occasion by the friends Of Sheriff
Lott and Chief of Police Folk to present them with es
tmonals in appreciation of their services during the
disturbances in this city Of costly wood, with
gold mounting and appropriate inscription selected
for the Sheriff by the volunteer deputies and presented
to him at the jail with the usual ceremonies The stick
cost hundred dollars. That for Mr. Folk consisted
Of baton made of leopard wood and tastefully
mented with silver. The ceremony took place in his
Office at the City Hail. On one side Of the baton is
representation Of the American coat Of arms and op
pose is this inscription -" Presented to John Folk
Chief of Police by the Second Division Of Special Police
Brooklyn, L. l., July 1882 The captain of the divi
sion is Mr. Jesse Sellick The recipients Of these tes
monais are Dotn energetc puDnc 0cers ana lafhful
the performance of their duties. sH
Towards evening great numbers proceeded to Washing
ton Park where the display Of fireworks under the d.
rection of the authorities and the immediate supervision
of the pyrotechnsts Messrs Bge of Jersey City, was
to take place. The eminence in the park ort Greene
studded with booths in fanciful variety where beer
gingerbread and candies could be had in any quantity
Some of these temporary structures Of
and Of boards but most of them kept of the
Of the sun from both vendors and customers with sheets
and bedqus Of different shades Of complexion No liquor
Of kind allowed to be sold orderwas strict
enforced consequently got drunk the ground
and very few there in that condition. The Hre
works comprised sixteen pieces which put in po
sition, the top Of the HILL to face Myrtle avenue
and the whole city and part Of New York be viewed
from this spot the display visible to many Thousands
beyond the palngs Of the park there being yet
trees to obstruct the vision. large space around
the works saked out for the accommodation Of
and children which guarded TO prevent too large
crowd from gaining ingress, and thus hindering the
pyrotechnsts in their operations The outside pressure
too great however, and several Thousands got in BE-
fore the performances had fairly commenced. Good
order, however, was observed and AL those who had
gained ldmitancs obliged to squat upon the sod in
order let those outside Of the ropes have good view
good band was in attendance and nunber Of favo-
rite airs played at intervals An ascent Of rockets
sgui6ed that the display about TO commence and
the different pieces were set of in succession to the de-
light and admiration Of the assembled multitude. The
last and greatest piece of the evening representa-
ton of the Father OF his Country in the attitude Of de-
liverng address Within the arch, over the figure,
was the name Washington, and at the base the in
scription Born February %, 1892" Representations
of the American flag were suspended from the columns
were two large spread eagles. The assembly applaud
ed rapturou and the band struck up an air when the
crowd gradually dispersed peaceaby and in order There
could hardly have been less than forty thousand persons
present.
Although the day generally celebrated BY all class
Of people, there tumut disturbance worthy
the name. There were very few drunken people,
siderng the facilities for getting rum, and consequently
but street bros The number Of arrests was unu.
sualy small having been exceeded any one Sunday dur
ing the summer.
ACCIDENTS OFFENCES, ETC.
The casualties from the explosion OF powder and 9th
erwse limited in aumber and but two or three of
serious character They are ~ follows
During the display upon Fort Green the wife Of Assist
ant Captain Mclaughlin Of the Second district police
struck in the face by Arebal discharged from
Of the pieces displayed and which took different crec
knocked loose. lady by had her dress considers
bly, damaged from the ssme cause
small boy, named Ludlam, whose parents reside in
Mddash street. was severely injured by the explosion Of
small cannon which he was firing In the back yard.
portion Of the metal struck Of hs legs the knee
Hugh Conner received charge Cred from pistol, in
Of hs shoulders whs passing through Hilary street.
near Bridge. It was loaded with powder and wadding
only and he was therefore not much injured although
perforated the coat
Jacob Jones, boy, whose parents reside in Baltic
street. had Of his thumbs shattered the explosion
Of pistol which he was firing.
lad, named Patrick Grant, while hanging on the side
Of railroad car in Myrtle avenue Graham street,
accidentally slippsd-hs right leg coming in proximity
with Of the wheels II fractured In two places
he was attended to by Dr. Belts.
Another DO, met with . similar accident the aame
line lawrence street. and sustained contu
sion Of his DR.. Lttel dressed his wounds
boy, named Michael Regain, prostrated By sun