New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-10
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE TUESDAY, JULY TO- 1855

whole a. circumstances would admit OF; ana Sny o.
the men had any Of their fighting proPensities excited
they subdued their beligerent intentions until he mu
tiiude was scattered. II certainly was rare good
natured crowd and one that seemed remarkably well
pleased with the efforts made orits amusement The
light was very propiiious, just dark enough TO give
full efec; to tie pyrotechHc display; the pieces were
elaborate. got up with much skill, and were isnited,
mace their various chsnges, and performed their se'
eral evoutious without accident or delay. The most
noticeable pieces we're a revolving globe Of colored
fires al the large set piece which concluded the ex-
hibiiior. representing Washington on horseback.
surrounded bv numerous tasteful designs in various
hu,d fire. end surmounted by the esge. A good
Brass Band was in attendance furnishing music, and
the display passed Off to the satisfaction Of al con-
cernod.
The display al Msdison-sqUare was got up IN hue
stye snG could not easily have been exceled IL was
witnessed by an immense concourse Of persons. who
manifested their appreciation during the progress OF
the exhibition by frequent demonstrations ofspplause
AT bap past eight O'Clock the discharge of rockets and
illustrated bombs commenced the display. The lila
minated bombs were projected to about one thousand
feet high and upon exploding filed the air With eoloIed
stars and strcamers Then followed in quick success
sion the following pieces-Dodworth band perform
ing between the pieces.
l. "The True Lovers Knot'-in whish brilliant
lines tie then selves in thousand different knots.
. "The Indian Palmetto'-rhis piece was daz-
zlirgy brilliant.
4. "Po.ka Dance ard Colored Battery. ,.,
5. "Zauia Peruvia'-one OF the most splendId
pieces of the pyroechnic art.
G. "I776'-A wheel of Maltese and radiant fires
mu,aiing TO a star, between the points OF winch
"l776' appeared in anond lance and was
greeted earnestly by the throng IN the squaIe. which
showed its extraordinary powers in whrwind OF
FIRE. So ,
Tie Star of America fifty feet in diameter, was vigor-
ously chcered By the crowd.
Q. "1he Cross of Honor'-a much admired piece.
10. "Tbe Illuminated Yew Tree"
H. Liberty and Justice new and very appro-
rriate design, which proved Itself popular with the
- The Fairies Frolc'-a peculiar piece In veri-
ety of shapes and colos il excellcd all Others and It's
rapid change and great briliancy greatly excited the
10. Union" This was similar to "1776," except
that the word Union was displayed with much
eject
II. "Tie Cascade This new piece represented
most truthfuly and beautifully cascade OF water
falling over rocks.
Is. Temperance Emblems.'
This was also new piece and displayed the out
lines of an endless cbain inclosing triangle, in the
center of which was Star. Outside of the triangle
and within the chain were the words Love, Purity
"and Fidelity" The whole changed 20 q Sun forty
feet in diameter. Its effect was beautiful.
16. 1.-THE Temple of Liberty
This was the last piece and both its title and merits
developed Tie full enthusiasm Of the assembled multi
tude 1t commenced with display of varied and
beautiful fires, which finally changed to well-deined
view of The Temple of Liberty on the dome OF which
was an Eagle and the word Washington" in dia-
mond lance-work Midway between the columns Of
theTemple was a representation of the Goddess oil
Liberty seated on rocks. Revolving suns, turning
figures Of colored fires columns of stars, and jets Of
varied hues were 20 arranged in the burning OF this
piece as to add greatly to its effect. From the capita
Of each column foated the Star-Spanged Banner and
bombs marocns streamers and balls of colored fires
were discharged into the air. forming surface o
over 10 600 feet of brilliant fame. 1t was sigh
very seldom to be seen, and when it was ended th'
people went home delighted.