The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-06
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Its Celebration in the Metropolis and Elsewhere.
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ACCID ENTs,
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Tho day passed of usual So far a. we have heard
there was no trouble, NO riot no disturbance OF
any sort. There were quite number of accidents
here and elsewhere the particulars Of which give
Apart from these, all passed OF quietly and happily
An occasional shower with thunder and lightning dur
ing the day. cooled of the atmosphsrs laid the dust and
added somewhat to the celebration.
The military display In the city was brilliant but ere
ret TO hear OF accident to Gen Hall by the falling OF
his horse Broadway. New York can turn out the
finest military division parade or in actual
service.
In thu evening the rain nterfered with the Are
works tho thousands In the Park tried to keep dry
der umbrellas but they failed in their efforts The fire.
works are postponed to Monday.
The Liquor Law went into force, - the Legislature
directed Every who felt thirsty slAked his thirst
usual They did so In Brooklyn, well in New York
They did 30 everywhere. There trouble-no
rest seizure We have not heard the opinion OF the
Carson League but everybody else satisfied with
the operation and effect Of the law the first day
APPEARANCE OF TIE CITY.
The glorious Fourth celebrated in the city with
great ecot Wednesday To be the weather not
as prop hous 1t might be, but what did young Nov
fireworks bought and rain shine they must be sxplo
died. If not in the Park in the streets, why then
the houseops and frem the windows. And terrible
ths racket the Juveniles kept up From "norn till dewy
eve the air resonant with the din Of recrackers,
and the explosions Of guns pistols and the smaller sort
OF Firearms while at intervals the booming of
heard to hcghten the effect This continued during
the day and at night the city seemed almost fire.
continuous the stream of rockets Roman cauies,
H.. sh~t. All ILL., LArA
Nights candles were burnt out,
And the jocund morn
stood tiptos ON tho misty mountain top.
The weather during the morning very fms, but
about noon . smart shower came up, which sent the
pleasure seekers scudding their homes. The after
ahowery at intervals, and
Heavens artillery, laundering in the skies,
came into competition with the detonatons Of recrsck
ers and squibs and at length Withdrew dsgAsted from
che unequal conflict.
Tho city in the orning hsd very brilliant appear
ancs every hotel and place Of amusement gaily
adorned with Gags and patriotic Devices were also
-shs ships in the harbor.
CELEBRATION OF THE SOCIETY OF TAM
MANY.
In accordance with the custom Of the Tap,many 3d.
cety, Columbian Order, since Ito establishment 10
1882 the anniversary Of National Independence wa
celebrated in the old wigwam. There was, -
y
members Of the association. The room was decorated
with the emblss Of the various States and tbs banner
of the Order displayed behind the platform which
had erected for the Ssohems and other officers
Shsltons band, which WAS engaged for the occasion
gave additional interest to the proceedngs by the per
Torrance of Of their best music About half pas
one O'Clock, the Sachems and officers, wearing thei
badges and preceded BY Of their number, bearing
the cap Liberty entered the hail. and after marchin
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Grand sactem, Lorenzo B. Shepard, Esq., came forwar
and addressed the meeting as follows
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At the conclusion Of Mr. shspsrds remarks, Alderman
james Kelly the Declaration Of Independence after
which, three cheers gwen for the memory Of Tho
mas Jefferson. Col Alexander Msg, theyorAtor OF the
day, thea came forward and delivered the following
srAton:-
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Son. daughter. sire and wife,
All the soft relatives that sweesen life,
Relaxed their grasp. ana liberty aene
Usuip'd the bosem's undivided thrcue.
Distinctions ceased want, wealth In bro.herhood
yoksd 70 the wheels of var, together stood;
re stake was mighty; twas gorioas cast
TYsv mph's FIRST charter and misfortunss last.
Such the crisis, fellow citizens when that august
.sssmbiase 81 patriotic sires the Hsncscks Adams
Jsfersea FrAnkin, Norris, Wilson, Livingston, Lewis
Ross Smith, Penn. Lee, Carroll, kuiledss, sad .hsir
cotsm sotsry, seriously rosoutsy de-
clsrsd to ths starsd Of distant knxdsms that kngy
rule unussessary. msa capable Of self soysrnment
and the American colonies Of rgkt free and In
dependent States Oh immortal fathers Of tnis republic
how much will the millions al future 70 you The
mountains Of Tell the vale OF Cincinnssu the land OF Leo
ndss Of the Sene the Tber and the Nle shall
lin their voices 10 thee In praise 10 Pssn to
your Improbable lame The And doesriaes o. yener
the hsarts unborn millions frsemsn whss the Monarch
ica Chsops his closd pyramids shall be
ssd sad nnssd with the eiods u the valley The day
which birth 70 this glorious epoch In the anuas OF hu
government HE Tammsny Socesy have invited
my bearer 70 assist IN esebratinG no Pagest wher