The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-18

Uoeo properly Impressed with re impof 6uCo
OF the great and triumphant operation Of science
and skill which has just teen accomplished
The American and English flags were suspend
ed from the uppermost story. and mingled their
dropping folds In sympathetic and fond affection small
transparency, 90 modesty arranged wreathed roses ~
scarcely TO be Observed projected slightly in front Of the
house, with this inscription
<.ss~~~s~
In UNION THKRE Is STRENGTH.
MAGMA OPERA DonM.
In connection with the illumination, there appeared to
have been = merry party assembled in honor Of the
event
beautned with extra lights, but otherwise the upper part
OF the Second presented no appearance 70 dis
tpguish II from ordinary times.
THIRD AVENUE.
At the corner of Fourteenth street and this avenue
there were large numeer OF ilumnatons, from the
roaring bonfire in tho middle Of the street to the pgmy
candle stuck in bottle in small grocery shop. Tho liquor
establishment OF Mr. 8. J. Jacques pretty lighted,
aad situated U.s. at the corner Of street, became
point Of observation. As advanced up the
avenue, the illumination died away into the prosy lights
Of ordinary business houses-and from the last named
place to Fteth street, there were not moro than six or
seven houses partially illuminated, and those Of the
smallest kind.
FOURTH AVENUE.
The irregulary OF the observance or the ilumi
nations which have already spoken appEeutn
this few persons exhibited lights, but they
partially exposed that they could be but
short distance and therefore attracted little atten
tention.
FIFTH AVENUE.
But few houses illuminated in this avenue in the
higher part but may here mention the old State Arse
nal which brilliant exception inasmucn as II formed
the moot splendid illumination In the whole avenue. We
observed few other private houses very Hastily lighted,
but the lights extinsushed 1t very early hour
CRYSTAL PALACE GARDEN.
This garden regular point dappai from the first
appearance Of Darkness and the OF the Sixth
in constant requstion Transporting passengers
TO and from The spot until late hour Over the main
trance Of this garden there very beautiful ranspa
rent designs Of flowers and vases but unaccompauied by
inscriptions. Among the green boughs Of the trees my
riads Of lamps twinkling like many stars
and the appearance was upon the whole, very mAgnih
cent Flags and banners, OF various nskcnales, were
intimately inerwned and from every part Of the garden
there shone lamps and candles forming galaxy Of
dazzling light Rockets and colored fires let off
without n.ermison during the whole evening" and the
celebration Of the laying of the cable at this place
| emineuty successful. In other parts Of
THE SIXTH AVENUE
The Nominations we're confined principally 10 the burn
ing Of large barrels OF combustble materials and the
patriotic mprovisatons Of happy urchins seemed 70
little whether mot their maternal ancestors knew
they out, 30 long there fun In Large
bodies Of these ubiquitous urchns 10 be found
wherever went but the great point Of attraction for
| them-where they could concentrate their strength
| and bring all their mischief into a common
| focus-wn in the vicinity OF the blazing tar
barrels In many instances, lii had not been for the
activity and united exertons ofthese happy
boys the bonres would have expired Ut early hour
but the fire of their enthusiasm not wanting keep
the me raging for the fuel showed any signs
Of consumption, the nearest grocer had 10 stand and
deliver" an old hogshcad barrel to be added to the
Kissing pile These occasional additions Of oombusbles
made with that artistic skin and adroituess for which
the Aforesaid juveniles deservedly proverbA and
the yens and shouts with which they hailed the renvIgo
rated blaze deserving Of particular mention.
THE BIGHTH AVENUE.
In this there also few who united 10 OBJ.
aerve the event by illuminating their buildings very
tasty style and instances observed that
tho lluminAti0s were improved by the merry dance,
and
All the while sweet music did divide
Her looser strains with Lydian harmouies.
There absence Of bonnres In this, Of the
other avenues and these burned without producing any
other than the intended effect, until at eleven O'Clock
embers and theircouds Of smoke.
MASHArrASvILLE.
The demonstrations Of citizens we're by no means
restricted the city proper In the suburbs The people
equally enthusiastic. In Manhattanvie the event
duly bonored. Tar barrels were burned st several
Of the crossings, and the reflection OF the light
the villas and cottages scattered along the picturesque
valley had . beautiful effect splendid boahre was
kept biazpg front Of the gate Of worthy Mayors
residence In that locality The ManhAstanvie Engine
Com any No 81 had their engine house sasefuly Ia up,
and fes de joe fired from the village. Several Of
tho hotels and villas, and private houses were ium
mated and every whore the utmost snshusasm seemed
prevail.
yoRKvILLB.
Al this distant point the patriotic not forgeul OF
their duty but far they able celebrated the
grea, triumph Of the Niagara and Agamemnou-
STAR House, Third avenue.
Yorkvile House, Yorkville.
shsfers, IT'S Elm street.
H. A. MarIow's, lt3 West Twentieth street
II. Mcrsggo,t, III West twentieth street.
Central PARK Hotel Ffy ninth street and Eighth avenue
ssassel Hotel, 6s3 Eighth avenue.
Harlem hotel, Harlem.
Smith Saloon Eighth avenue.
S. Brevoorts dwelling, Hudson street
THE BosFIRgs
Seemed 70 be msrvelousy well enjoyed by the crowds
who assembled 10 take part in the festivities Of the
ming. Hundreds Of persons who were too far removed
from the OF ,se brilliant Nominations found
their sole enjoyment in oougregsBg around the tar bar
res considerably provided by the Common Council.
And few instances with the assistance Of the enshus
astc youths already spoken Of those bonnres
msrkaby besutful exhibitions OF their kind Kindled
hoy for the part front OF spacious buildings
the sight extremely imposing the spectator who ala
not approach too Flaming up heaven like raging
volcanoes and streaming forth upon the wind tongues Of
light, the gigantic towers and turets we're 70
neced the street, dancing the adjacent walls
like drunken giants The people did not fail TO cheer the
sight most Justify, and for those who witnesses
Of the extended parts Of "the festa city blsze
these iurlnatons were in every way satisfactory.
DRUMS AND FIrTs.