The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-09-09
LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
New YokK, Sept. 2, 1853

New YokK, Sept. 2, 1853.
70 Tie Editor Of the National Era:
Yesterday was day ever to be remembered
in New York. No such celebration ever took
pace in this city as that in honor of the sue
cessful laying Of the Atlantic cable. At an
early hour, Broadway began to be thronged,
and by noon the pave was covered by moving
mass of men, women, and children, of every
natiOn and every position. The crowd in.
creased in density till the procession started
rom the Battery, and then heads were only
Jess numerous than the paving stones. So
lar as the eye could see up and down Broad.
w47, and down the side streets, and in every
Hudcw and on the roofs of the buildings, on
Tue awning rails and trees, and in every spot
large enough for a foot to stand On or hand
20 cling, might be seen the gathered multitude
|. vas almost impossible to force the crowd
baoh from The middle of the street, 30 that the
procession could pass. At the slightest break
IN the line, the whole street was filled with the
lockers on, ard nothing but the policemen's
batOns, or the naked swords or bayonets of the
military, or the pressure of the welltrained
hcrses, or the approach of the heavy cannon,
clud open the way.
| was so fortunate as to have q fine view of
the procession from a second story window, and
ara sure | locked with pity upon the women
and children and the many babes in arms that
were for hours exposed to the heat of the sun,
without the opportunity for one moments rest.
Tie military made fine display. The
seventh regiment was cheered in its progress by
all classes, ard WIS evidently the pride Of the
city. Its military bearing was deserving the
highest praise. Its uniform is very plain
grh,, trimmed with black-but it is handsome
ana looming. 1t wore badge of mourning
iof me memory of young Hamilton, who 30
unfortunately persisted when conveying the re-
mains OF Monroe 10 Virginia.
me Varlous uniforms of the different com.
James gave grea life and beauty to the pro.
ccssion. Scme OF hese were exceedingly pic
iaresqne, and unlike ANYTHING had seen One
company, which wore loose, blue coat, pleased
toe eye particularly. No aght fitting garment
could compare with this drapery in ele. ance
and gracefulness. The killed highlanders in
their tartans, the Irish regiments in their ma
local green, the French companies in blue
sid red, with their child Of the regiment, and
The mtiilerymen, were among the most notice
able OF tie companies.
Alter the military came open barouches
hearing Mr.. Field, Captain Hudson, Lord Ma
per, DIR. Mott, and Others Mr.. Field was
most enthusiastically cheered, and with barred
head he rose in his carriage, and bowed bis
thanks. What day it must have been to him
day Of most noble triumph
coil Of the Atlantic cable, in the shape Of
cone, was drawn by horses, in one of the
wagons of the American Express Company
Behind this followed the sailors of the Niagara
N their blue navy dresses. They were loudly
cheered, and handkerchiefs waved from the
~lndows in iheir honor. Soma of them re
spondsd, by drawing white handkerchiefs, and
others coiored once, from their pockets, in re
turn for the graceful salute.
The st. Nicholas, ST. Georges, st. Andrews
81. David's, ard st. Patrick's societies, gave
brillancy 10 the procession. Their flags were
some of them, rich and beautiful. The Scotch
society bore the most beautiful ornament of the
day-a crown of exquisite flowers, surmounteG
oy a liberty cap, made of the rich purple anna
ianis, with border Of white or yellow. The St
DaVias Society was preceded by decorated
Car, filled with harpers.
Sewing machines, pianos, printing presses
printing ink, agricultural implements, milk
raris butchers carts, Hecker's machine bread
&c, h'led up their part of the line. Fairbanks
70 sent large car with one of their man
MON scales, and bell, that was rung as il
moved along, attracting the eye and pleasing
'he ear by lite soft tones. The butchers made
quite display, dressed in black, with blue
checked sleeves and white aprons. Butchers
boys abounded, and enjoyed themselves, MUNICH
ihg corn, which their foresight had provided.
The procession was two hours in passing
any one point. The places of business in New
loik and the adjacent cities we're closed. Mos
o. The principal buildings were Illuminated il
Tue evening. Devices and notices every
where abounded. Flags of all nations foatet
On The breeze. The acknowledgment of God
10 often seen, Was something unusual and hope
ul The ,orchlight procession of the fremel
was splendid affair. The fireworks were good
II was after twelve at night before the festivities
OF The day closed.
Inere were hundreds of thousands of stran
gers IN the city. Every hotel was full AND
oVefii wing. The trains of cars we're rur
uuch later than ordinary, to enable persons t.
ce'urh to the country after the usual hours
seventy three thousand persons crossed during
.ne day from Brooklyn to New York, and thir
'noueaho from jersey C.ty.
nave never witnessed so magnificent cele
Ofahcn; nor indeed has there ever been il
peer In this country. Its tendency was al
peaceful there was nothing warlike about it
except the military display. 1t would seem
impossible that the old rancor should ever again
GSPlay itself, after so Joyous a celebration of 9
never be divorcedi"
About ten o'clock in the evening, an illuui
. JIaAon not In the programme, lighted up the
Ky A bright blaze appeared on Staten Island
an armed mob of one thousand men assailed
Me Quarantine buildings, tearing down the
outer T walls, and setting fire to the hospitals
me lire ragged with Implying fury till three
ocock ever and anon growing more and more
MVid, as building after building was fred by the
mop Then it began to die away, and th.
morning mist obscured the waning flames.
Ny home is On the bay side, in Jersey city
s GIG It was lighted, IS by moonlight, by the fire
"n1 The waves were Redeemed By the blaze.
Ny letter is already long, or would tell NC,