The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-07
THE NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY.
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The Celebration Of Independence Day
In the Metropolis.
SCENES IN AND ABOUT THE CITY,
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GRAND MILITARY PROCESSION.
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Splendid Pyrotechnic Displays in the
Public Parks.
A FINE DAY, FUN AND FIREWORKS.
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NO RI0TING AND BUT LITTLE DRUNKENNESS.
THE TAMMANY CELEBRATION.
HON. CALEB CUSHING'S GRAFTON
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Splendid Pyrotechnic Displays in the
Public Parks.
A FINE DAY, FUN AND FIREWORKS
NO RI0TING AND BUT LITTLE DRUNKENNESS
THE TAMMANY CELEBRATION.

independence Day observed in tho city with sres
eclat Monday last and nothing uauspred 70 Interrupt
the general rejoicing. From till midnight the air
resonant with the savos Of artillery the rattle Of
email AIMS while the young people made the customary
din with their pistols and fire crackers.
The weather magnificent and seemed TO sympsthise
with the joyous spirit of the jubilee. There was not
cloud in the sky, while refreshing breszs, laden
with the fragrance OF The ocean, kept blowing from tho
bay all day 1t indeed = marriage Of The earth and
sky. We generally favored with Hne weather tho
occasion Of the observsnceof this holiday, bat last Mon
Cay perfect gem of day and will doubtless stand
Is an cxempar by which future coolest nhabant''
will Judge of al the Fourth of Julys that to come.
Business, save such ~ was called for BY The
requirements or the day, was entirely suspend.
cd, and oil classes We'd with each other Ia
honorng the return Of their couutrys natal day ina
city, usual, filed with country people, while gres
numbers Of resident population spent day beyond
the city limits.
Tho national flag noated over all our public buildings
and hotels and the ships in the harbor studded with
ensigns and streamers The officers Of the Britain steam
err persa exhibited commcndaby courteous spirit firing
salute in honor Of the anniversary and covering their
vessel with flags all Of which sreamed the stars and
stripes. The city bells toIcd for hour II
rise, and sunset; and the day ushered in by
salute Of thirty four guns fred by the "veterans Of 1902
under command OF Captain Raynor.
Last year the city disgrsced by the famous Dead
Rabbit riot and the attending Of disorder, bat
Monday last though there number Of minor casual
ties, nothing Of an alarming nature ranspred II The
greatest Independence day have had In this city for
years There very little rioting, and the vsers 70
Hoboken, Staten hhnd and other suburban retreats,
noted marked exception the Of disorder that
usually the enjoyment Of the day. There also
far less drunkenness than usuala circumstance DO
buted small degree TO the popularity Of lager bier
among the drinking classes, and the high price that Ia
asked for good brandy. While there but little doubt
that former beverage win niox,case, provided enough
Of taken, the disposition to drink diminshos with tho
quantity taken while the Is OF strong liquors.
The city throughout tho day presented most animated
appearance The streets hronged with gAy dressed
people, bent enjoying themselves and the military
rade, and the pyrvtechnc displays In the evening
Witnessed by numerous multitudes All New York WAC
out doors; and young and juvenile New York
joyed itself All agreed that Independence day,
observed last Monday, was great institution