New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-29

If an EAGLE, and on each sde hEurhhl' i'u-'u u
bose. and pipe Each of these figures j. ornamented
with miniature hag-.
On the right column is the following inscription:
"Frgirs,--Jawrs r KrREwooD.
C0lr1rfor.-HTNRY :. NELLFs a CO.
On the left column, upon u scroll, appears the TO-
loving:
Jodl H. P7eLace, Presia
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The apex Of the ach facing Myrtle avenue ia sur-
mounted with representations Of waterfall. and IN
other respects similar to the front views, with the
addition OF thirteen stars circle, below the water
fall.
In front Of each pillar. on the westerly side, and
covering the tagging, raised platforms; one OF
these was occupied by Dorian Brass Band, of Troy
and the other by fifty young ladies, dressed II white
with blue ribbons, and wrcaths OF eYergreena ana
flowers encirclng their heads. Each one mad IN
addition. a boquet Of flowers in her hand. The
yourp Iadc, are members Of the different Sun
day schools in tie Eastern District. They pre-
senied very interesting appearance. ID. 7. Horton
esq. had them in charge.
The arch was erected under the supervision of
Mes-rs J. ID. Spa~kman, Alderman Scholes Jeremiah
Johnson and other residents OF the Nineteenth Ward
II cost about 500. Tie dimensions are is feet in
hight. and Is feet in width. The carpenters work
wa, executed by J.. f. O'Brien, and the painting by
j. H. aud K. Smith, painter OF the Bowery iheater'
The houses in the ncghborhood were decorated with
fsg.. and together with the beautiful fountain at
play and the owds Of spectators, an interesting
sight.
The head Of the procession arrived az the arch at
l2I O'Clock, and passed N the following orde- the
band on the platform playing " Hail to tho Chief
ytesr DIVISION.
Detaehnseut o. Brooklyn Police
II rsad Marshal Msjlr Gen H. Dryei accompanied by
B o.. sSruahsr AID Herman. aid other mounted officers
ct a. me CO. ao chu D,i' CO. caaa ca HHnsn C
s,,es Major De Beyoi'e, MAJOR H.'ed aud Mo' Ial9'dse'
r.r'e..h R-Eael CT A. NJ WOOD (se~ar'. Bad and
,...-.aa Regimen. Col NJ Bcule oero. Band L. 5
s.,......, 2. ,t any or S Graham
A detachment Of the sl,t .New-lork) Regiment
| marched with the ith.
Tie military never presented r better appearance
than they did on this occasion.
A. the Grand Marshal, the gad.er-('enersl. and
the Colonel Of each regiment passed they were pre-
scented with wreaths and garlands by the following
Young ladies' who were among those on the lett plat
form: Misses llaths Price Anne Wright and Mary
Lehman.
The ii5r T6a- O Tlirsds- 4 spoorey Tho y Rolla,
jesse = D.. b. l';se "a. q Audi Ae'. Meca''
Spe,l coi4nse Of Aale1ra.s of tLr Common Co2l. 'ad
The Board Of Water Commissioners.
When the carriage Of the Commissioners came OPP
poitc the platform Mis- Martha Henderson delivered
the following Address, in a clear and distinct voice:
NJ. President: We pray You, Sir, TO acccp, from
- - a.. 8 4f.-.. IA clad
and ioyous welcome. We have listened 10 the story
of your lahors and hearts have burned within us
a. We heard how, step by step, bhni prejudice mas
moi Won and with -elfsh sonl would strive 10 turn
Won from thi. noble work. Young though we are, we
honor well the treless zeal aud energy Of purpose
which in defiance 81 all opposition, has thus overcome
every obstacle aud into our hot and dusty city ham
brought the cooling waters. Through nu "ur streets
they flow in purity and freshness their crystal tide,
alike 10 rich aud poor free n the very ar We have
not words to thank you, for We feel the blessing IN
such lavish measure thu, bestowed Is far beyond al
price.
But in comm, wear when the worn traveller psuses
and from these cushing waters sakes nj. parchng
thirst. his grateful heart shall bless thee " hen tue
soi, FLASHING q yon silvery fountain shan "aken IN
some heavy heart bright memories Of the past AMI too
n tine the mournful prerent j. forgotten, the cold,
proud .tirt -ubdued. an that shall be- thee richer
gu.rdoI than the world give. And when, through
out city the sparkling - Ridgewood -1al b" The
orv beverage used when the vie hGun's 81 al iElnN-
icaiirc Fluur- shall have disappeared forever, yOnr
names " III b. honored being Instrumental IN bring
ir- abOu, the glorious change. As slight evidence
II the esteem We feel Tor you beg your acceptance
e thu frail vet beautiful Offering, and with II our
mo-, earnes desire that your lfr may ever prove ~
FREE from thorus i thi garland and that when L II
ended Won may, in better country. drink forever
from the pure riy.r Of the W aier Of Life.
Ex.Mayor Wall responded OF the part OF the Com
uli.,ioner., follows:
Foaug Iadi.s Of The Brooklyn +. %. Sobla'h-
SrSOIs and goa ~ de0r Ms. The ctoseH rspresEta-
tire o, ms j1VOug O~~0ssOn The Board oi Water
Commissioners accept WITH unfeigned thankiuHe-7
YOUR congratulations. " regard >abbath--chOOis a.
nurseries of purity and honesty. and -Oregurdng them,
We cannot bu, BE- proud of YOUR confidence. We nave
encountered prejudice and opposition. and 10 great
work y,> ever forwarded without such difficulties even
though IL object and effect were TO promote the
ui,y.i.sl mental and mora! good and health OF the
Iranl- We claim to have done only our duty, and
believe that thi. grea work Of Introducing into this,
our Young and beautiful city plentiful supply OF good
" arrr achieved b. the energy O vigorous, enter
pfi,ng pOpusi on vii be- Of lncscu.ahlc present and
'a.ting GOOD 10 the inhab,isnt-. This b-aUiruly-
wrought wr ah sh.ch Ni,e Henderson had presented
70 me tamin. oners ard thcss splendid bogueis ara
unde.ar,e Ell by H. but gratefully received a.
emblemaic the harmonious blending 81 the evidence
Of opening Spring and the purity OF properly etucsted
vouih the mothers AMI fathe- Of generations after We
shall have passed away. Again We thank .on
Bsuoslyr Cous.nor Colne1-
CIV. Morxsu aid S.si.
Tie Governor wa presented with vres;h of roses,
which b. briefly Acknowledged, when three cheers
acre given by the girls. he va, n eG:-sse drawn
by y crsy lCr=..