The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-17
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And the other window the significant announcement In
equally conspicuous letters
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LAGER BEER
need not DO doubted that the telegram inspired the
lockers take lager, and the Eyer being taken
inspired the participants 70 talk about the "taegsm"
THE NEWS AMONG THE FIREMEN.
The FIRE Commissioners met last night, and while they
sat secret concave the boys outside srsdded the ban
nisers spd talked about the cable, wondering whether
they would get the news Of fire in London in time
enough before is take steamship get
there in time to put il out.
Immediately receipt Of the news word was tele-
gsphed from the police headquarters by Sergeant Chaplin
the several precincts; word also sent to Mayor
remann, who remained II The residence Of Peter Cooper
during the night
The dry goods establishment al the corner Of Broadway
and Liberty street brilliantly illuminated and old
Trinity welcomed the by It's chimes for nearly An
hour
In the Bowery in the immediate vicinity Of the Bowery
theatre three large tar barrels set fire, which
added much 70 the enjoyment Of hundred msn
ana boys who rejoicing the or the cable
In the Fourteenth ward salute Of any guns fred In
the old square mtchman, keeper OF saloon BY
became overoyed that he rolled out two large kegs
lager bier and distributed IL among the crowd.
Over Eve hundred persons congregased on the Battery
and about bali the number In the Psrk, whore
ucpsted one hundred guns would be hred- .
WHAT Is TO BE DONE TO-DAY!
Nov that the Queens message has been received, the
following ceremonies win be observed to-day
On the receipt Of the reply Of The President Of the
no. hundred guns be fred 'front.' OF The City
Hail. and national saiu.es ~ The Battery and u Central
Park.
On the evening Of tho day upon which the messages
transmitted ne 0v Hall and public buildings 70 be
works IN iroat Of he City Hail. win music By DSaworshs
band.
Numerous boufres 70 be lighted along the North and
East rivers, and In the pabc squares Of the city.
The Joint COMMITTEES earnestly request that during tho
firing from the Park all the church bells In the cSy be
the evening the citizens in the vicinity Of the Psrx viii
illuminate their buildings.
And the Niagara should arrive today, the following
additional ceremony will take place.
On the arrival Of the Niagara salute Of one hundred
guns will be nred from the Battery snd Park and onal
salues are expected 70 be fred from Fort Hamilton,
Governors Island and Navy Yard, 10 be replied 70 from
the Niagara.
Ths grand celebration depending upon the day to DO
fixed by the authorities OF London and the other cities Of
The world.
THE CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK.
MEVIre OF THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE
DISPATCHES FROM ADMIRAL SIR HOUSTON sTsw-
Art AND CAPTAIN DAYaAN OF THE GoRGoS, ETC.
The Joint Committee OF the Common Council held
another session observation-disclosures Mcspedon chair.
man.
The following despatch from Joseph A. Dsyman,
mander OF the British steam soopof Gorgou acknow,
lodging and accepting the invitation Of the Common Ooun
Gil, was received by the Secretary Of the Committee
saturday, and read at their meeting yesterday
81. JoHss, ~ r., August IL, 1883.
To CHARLES MCKSNAcHAv, Secretary OF the Committee
Of the Common Council Of New York
sE-I beg that You win tender 70 the Common Council
Of the ey Of New York the best thanks Of myself and
| ferred on Us By their Kind invitation Of tbs day,
which VII give US the mos. sincere pies,
mirs,, ,nosId arrive IN time Il not, We sasIi cary
back 70 England with US their kind message the rst
u Of the und ''or' % ss A~e nsy. and EnA
Commander Of her Majesty q steam sloop Gorson.
This communication was ordered on file, and the fol-
loving from Admiral Sir Houston Stewart, which was
ceived by the secretary about hour previously d.
rected 10 be read II will be sean that the invitation s
declined BY The British Admiral
HALIFAX, August Ia, 1858.
10 CHARLES r MccxysAcaN secretary Of the Committee
OF the Common Council q New York
s ssos s s s.ss BON -. s@
mon Council the city Of Ne York 70 be present,
celebration Of that great and most important achieve
ment witch has Just been sccomp she'd and u switn
much regret find myself compelled 70 decline the ds
enguishsd honorary duties demanding my presence
elsewhere. With respect 70 the Gorgon, have sig
nined 70 Mr.. Field roy inability 10 interfere in
any way with Captnn Dsymans proceedings.
He 10 not under my orders have notice
whatever concerning him, end be has nstruc-
tons direct from the Admiralty, by which be must
be guided. beg viii tender my grateful scsuow
Judgements 10 ali the members Of tue Common Council,
together with my cordial good wishes for the successful
sue OF their lsuosule Intention 10
which earnestly hope VIII materially tend 70 cement
feelings OF smfy and good win which ought 10 pre-
| vail between the United states and Great Britain
HOUSTON STEWART.
| This communication vas also ordered 70 be fled
Mersrs and HADsrrrD being present. stated
that they could see 70 which Of them should dis
play the centre pieces freni Of the City Hail. and neither
OF them would consent 10 display their fireworks at any
other place they stated that they could not arrange 70
| combine their display for the same evening
The CHAIRMAN stated that previous 10 any offer having
been made BY either Of sese gentlemen, the committee,
/ In view o. the short allowance Of time which wa
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