The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-06

Raymond mustered leo men, and Colonel jones' Company
pArAded sixty. Colonel Ray mond's company fred "a
lutte in front Of the City Hail. after which they marched
pared. On their way through The streets they were
warmly sppauded BY our citizens ~
THE CITY HALL. ~ ;
This central locality was the scene OF attraction from
very early hour the morning. In consequence Of the
military display which announced 70 take place in
the Park Immense crowds assembled from all parts Of
the cy ana the gallant soldiers went through their
snauvTes and exercises they greeted ell sides
with the hearty acclsmasous Of free and happy people.
the City Hall closed against the intrusion OF "public
business and the viglant Health Commission
ers cid meet to deliberate the grave affairs of their
tust--so confident were they that the salu spapuli
would better preserved all hands entered earnestly
into the enjoyment Of Independence Day.
Immediately after the military parade preparations be-
gan be made for the pyrotechnc exhibition Of the
ing Chains were ran along the front Of the City Hall,
q TO prevent the spectators from passing their
bounds and ladders having been erected, the various
pieces were arranged In front Of the building and imme
dsely below the clock in very regular and artistic STYLE
These premnaries occupied the best part Of the day.
and when they at length concluded there was no.
thing left for the crowd than to wait for the ap
proaoh Of night when the strange sdmi1ture of wheels
however, there lack Of the means Of enjoyment
The vercers Of fruit ces confectionery segars and
oil the decacies that liberated "jours and apprentices
desperately thrst after, were in profuse supply WINE
those who felt itching TO shake hands WITH bsccnus,
which stood nvpgy open, and swallowed potent los-
tons 70 the health Of the rosy gsd and 70 the
Of the day Of national freedom AZ ior me uicans
tho miscellaneous prspks Of which they were the perpe
traitors the exuserance Of their youthful patriotic JOY
Along tbe Psif in To: quiet joymsns Of hn lighted
seea" startled from his tranquility By the explosion
OF bundle Of fire cracker in his coat pocket the old
woman who, while en- oyng her otium cum digaitah, at
ore Of the Park gales muncbng pea nuts ana ~icning
the vehicles a. they dashed along.the gay plumee
dancp on the horses heAdswas suddenly surrounded
by troop Of there juvcnescent patriots and bonn
bsrded with sqube and crackers until ahe mad 70 pes
hay rre er q ms as ws T. s
Chnaman who bad his ricketty cigar depository tumplea
by some ingenious continuance tied TO It's eg-woua
give touching recital Of the freaks Of the young
uns" from their dear bought experience 1t is
tain however, that there limit 10 the supply OF ps
soIs on me oSno and the qusnt o. GTnpo s'o
must have put hard dollars in somebody's pockets
1t pleasing and delightful 10 how everybody fra
erpized and such day Of universal good offices does
not come but once year. the people determined
make the most Of And this they did in real earnest
Citizens and strangers mingled with one co Cnna
gree Of jocuudity that he actually exposed for
Of sus, and water, and bearing a strong resem-
bance 10 grane-whch baptized by the rather supho
sep,eman present who had some knowledge OF the West
Indies regarded the article a. rare phenomenon Tor IN
all roamnss through tho West he had never seem nor
heard Of such curiosity; but a. IL was the GLORIOUS
Fourth and the Chnaman was jocund being We sup
pose The Invention be regarded a. otne channels
through which he sought TO manifest his hiirity.
THE FIREWORKS.
BY an hour and before the time fixed for the ds
AsllS ho ,uuuv laad In 4 ~
crammed 70 surocaiiop. The houses, walls, win
dows, balconies and every available place that
commanded view Of the Park In active demand;
and after all these places crsmned up, the cry was
still "they come There gcodly number Of par
who had taken their positions from the morning,
monopolisc ell tho most advantageous points OF view.
This "encampment had gone steadily increasing all
scarcely any chance Of seeming anything but tho sky
rockets except from distance. The urchps, usual
and even "chdrsn OF larger growth hsd decided
Park and lodged hcmselves Comfortably 70 u. branches
quarter 70 eight clock the aforesaid trees were alive
with and boys and the balustrades and towers OF
The City Han we're ss full ~ they could possibly be.
According 70 the excellent arrangements Of tho Join
Committee appointed By the Common Council Aasns,
Of the exhibition and several patriotic selections OF music
The pyro.echnc display began with the discharge Of
revolving wheel Of essamne emitting the most brilliant
and radlsn, Tres, which suddenly filled with reyol
scrolls Of ss q SSors and showed inc
small degree Of skill In the pyrocchnst who bad got
hup. This was followed BY piece called the "Grand
towards the end, when from . sexagon nsrtcal
wheel with crimson and green centre, II muaied 10 .
wbeS were ca. w " an immense height in maenac ssi
profusion. The kaleidoscope and Cascade" were
equally brilliant, more especially the latter piece in
changed the cascade the water being represented
falling rapidly over rocks Of diamond lace work.
received and The crowd sen, up cheers s.p and again
began with brilliant wheel OF varegaied lres, with
crimson and yellow rosettes, changing grand centre
piece Of diamond lace work, In wtch The word Cascn
sparked in golden rcs each LITTER artstcally slosed
BY the shield Of America anf blasting into Of the
Three other beautiful cat ,s imporsAr, pieces were
fired, after which care "rre IRE Depsrsmcntn piece
Of pyroeching wrSch seldom be exoclled. II com
vsisgsted lame ans mulatng into various emblcms Of
the ocpslment Tue hycrsnss, bose, pIpe, ladders,
arssnS one were seen On Gre sides, ali in spprorrsss
ccors, terminating with grand shower Of oo'orei nres
me nexs piece in importance was ofieefsy and Jus.
tice" In the centre OF ehch pyramid Of crimson
snd yellow Ere, bearics the balance and Cap Of Liberty
Tnr STAR Of A,,er,cs and The reprcrcnss.iors Of
steamers were worthy Of the highest praise
1.-The piece exhibited the most exqustely bcsutl
The sscntoriNn applause Of tue thousaods collected
together n combined patriotic sentiment with artistic
skin, and was abundsntly and deservedly successful
This wss
i THE TRIUMPH or AMERICA.
n commenced with q beautiful and novel wheel OF Nal
tese rayonnant and jeesamine fires, with msgnihten
centre Of ooiored lancework ire whole initiating th
Genius OF America holding m ono hand shield, ana VA
other ou,sreched receive ne scroll Of fame which tn
Muse OF Bhtory, In q kneelms POSTURE In the act 0
presenting 10 her Inc drapcy Of these figures was
Of white lancework exquistely shaded Beside the NUS
Of History stood the Goddess Of Wisdom, placing ckspe
Of iaures on the brow OF America. This figure hs
bited In cuirass with helmet her head, holding
one band spear embematc Of power and supported OF
each side by the figures Justice standing beautiful
enrcned pedestss drawn In perspective and composed
nlseree lsncework, the whole epcirced BY com
posed OF Shields eagles and other emblems of
Union, and surrounded by the OF OF the Unitc
| states, the bird OF Jove perched ON the shield.
On each side OF this centre we're with "a