The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-22
wAsHINGTON's BIRTHDAY.


tnorltles, tne United An tcricnns, oSo.
Extensive preparations have brvn made to celebrate
in bscoming manner, the 1881 an 'us return of th
birthday Of Gen. George washingtca.
Heretofore this anniversary has b. en- too mucl
neglected, and the many recoecticns, frausht will
interest to every American citizen, GONNA cted With III
life abors and great public services OF who, sbov
all other men whose history has hand Cd down
ID entitled to the Of the Father Ct hA Country
has been suffered to pass in this great mssepo lis Of the
country with scarcely sign of recognition Other ns
tons connemorate, with military pomp, pro,'essions
and solemn religious services the birthdays o. their
heros, but we-ts our shame be It said-havc almost
ignored the existence Of such day and allowed it to
pass without those public ceremonies beHttng great
nation to pay to one who has been it's greatest bene
factor, and to whom 1t much Of the liberty 1t
enjoys.
To-day, however, approach win be ma 10 to pro-
per observance Of washington's birthday. This is
owing, doubtless TO the growth OF more distinctive
American feeling in midst and 1t TO be hoped that
this but earnest of what s to hereafter Let
citizens show that least far as regards them
selves the charge that republicans ungrateful
untrue.
The following is the official announcements
The Joint Special Committee of the Common Council
invite their fellow citizens to join In the celebration of
wsshingon, the Fstner Of his country, and
the following programme Of arrangements:-
The national standard viii be raised upon the City
Hail. and other public buildings; and at sunrise the
Veteran Corps Of Artillery will aro national salute
At Il O'Clock, NJ the Veteran Corps win be reviewed
BY his Honor the Mayor and Common Council, at the
City Hail. after which they will be addressed By General
Leslie Coombs, OF Kentucky.
AT 121S O'Clock the Mayor and Common Council win
review the procession OF the Order OF United Americans
and the military, in front Of the City Hall, and
national salute OF guns viii be fired in honor
Atls O'Clock p NJ stand of coors win be presented
20 h. paat No.yV V1-t, a. -. Aao
MAJ or and Common Council In behalf OF the people.
AZ "a o'clock T. NJ the Ith Regiment q Now York
and Common Council In front Of the City Hall.
:, In the evening transparency Of Washington win be
under the superntendence Of Mr. Isaac Edge sen pyro
teehnic artist
The prOpretors Of hotels and masters of shipping in
port are respectfully requested to have the national
coiors raised at masthead during the day
ALDERMEN. coUsCILMEy.
Peter r. Voorhis Francis N. Curry,
Chairman, Chairman,
Henry R. Hoifulire, Jacob s. Moore,
George w. Varian, T. Cooper,
Charles Fox, Thomas b. Ridden,
Cummings II. Tucker, j. G. wandel,
Tie United Order of Americans will be out in numbers
that viii astonsh those who have not been of the
progress Of this organization The chapters to meet
at their respective headquarters, and march to East
Broadway, where the line viii form, and will, under d.
rection Of Capt j. C. Heime, Grand Marshal proceed
through Grand street, Bowery, Chatham street.
Mayor and Common Council up Broadway to and
around Union Park to the Academy Of Music in Four
tecnth street. Hon. Thomas X. whitney, Past Noble
Arch Grand sachem Of the Order will deliver the annual
oration.
The Old Veterans will also be out in full force They
will assemble In spenard street. at 10 A. H. and pro-
coed TO the Park, where they will be reviewed by the
Mayor.
The American Protestant Association also have signi
asI atw gnta 4aa g.
manner
The different Lodges will assemble before A. at
Washington Parade Ground, right resting on waverley
place, and march through Waverley place to Sixth
through Sixth 70 Fourteenth street. through
Fourteenth street 10 avenue G; through avenue TO
Fourth street. through Fourth street to Clinton through
Clinton TO Grand, Grand TO Bowery, Bowery TO Chatham
theLce to the gate Of the Park through the Park
and up Broadway TO Canal street; through Canal to
Laisht through Iaght TO St. Johns Park and dismiss
Brothers j. Herring, U. Bryant, j. McEiroy and J. NIL
ward, will act special aids TO the O. NJ Charles Ken
nedy.
The milituy turn out, we regret to learn, win be
quite small. The National Guard have signned their in
tnton TO parade They viii form in the Park In from
Of the City Hail. ats quarter past two O'Clock. They
are TO be equipped In winter costume, with overcoat,
good stout boots &c. We understand that this resi
ment has been drilled with great during the past
winter and they expe,t to add 10 their already high
putation the parade OF to-day. Success :, them.
The Lindsay Blues, one of most respectable and
best drilled volunteer companies, also to parade
under the command Of Capt Edgar A. Roberts. They
will act as escor. 10 the United Americans.
In the evening nsparency, representing Washing
ton win be lit up in front Of the City Hal, and that
building win be illuminated.
The New England Society, which TO have held q
festival at the Astor House, has postponed until Thurs
day evening, March 8.
o. U. A. PROCESSION, FEBRUARY %, 1856, IN COM.
MEMoRATfoN OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY
THIRD ASSIvRRsARY OF THE BIRTHDAY OF THE
FATHER OF Our COUNTRY, THE IMMORTAL
WASHINGTON.
JOHN Q. HELME, GRAND MARSHAL.
WILLIAM b. WEISS, SPECIAL AID.
The line win be formed in East Broadway, right rest
ing on cs'hsrne street At II oclack ani move at half
FIRST DIVISION.
Mounted Cavacade.
Grand Marshal
W. Jsrboe, Albert Fisher, D. Gri.com., Thaadeas
Avery Marshal. r. 4 kIaslfy : 4 hr,g,, L D, p'a'n.
Ad'-B' Dean, .Ss George W. rhurb'r'
Contint nial Guard,
Under the command Of Lieut. wm. II. Van valor.
The Honorable the Chancery Of the State OF New York
The Honorable the Arch Cbanccry OF the United States
The Honorable the Chan ceres OF
% New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and
Massachusetts,.
Passed Grand Sachems Orator Of the ray Passed Grand
Captains and Clergy, In carriages.
Alpha Chapter, No. l.
Band.
Washington Continental Guard, commanded by Captain
Dafrow.
Washington Chapter, No 2
Band.
American Volunteers Captain Morgan.
Warren Chapter, No g.
SECOND pIyIdox.
MARSHAL, James Van Brunt
Aids, willard II. Smith r. X. Wood.
Band.
American Continentals, Captain Thomas r. Hull.
Manhattan Chapter, No. 4.
Band.
Baxter Light Guard, Capt. George Thompson.
LAwrence Chapter, No. g.
Band,