New-York daily tribune., 1859-07-06
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oua wye, with the exception Of the parade OF the
5th Brigade, which body was not ordered out this
OCCASION Several military companies, however, made
an independent parade in the morning.
The day was ushered in by the firing Of cannon and
RIGGING of bells. The Asgs were displayed from the
public buildings, but 10 consequence of an accident
sbe national banner was no, elevated from the main
flagstaff of the City Hail.
The morning salute from Fort Greene, was tired by
Capt. Urban Of the Rrggod Artillery, and at noon
by Capt. Smith Of the Napper TaDdy Artillery.
About O'clock a new flag was raised upon the
liberty pole recently erected in Washington Park
iFort Greene) with the usual ceremonies. The pole
ia 100 feet in hight sod stands on the highest pron
nence 10 the Park. The flag - ieet by 1ofeet IN
dimensions and the letters +. g.. appearin the blue
field A national salute fired by Capt. Urban
vben the flag was elevated to its position, and de-
.techmenf Of Capt. Burpetts Company fired seven
rounds Of muskety, when the military present, con-
esting Of Capt. Burneris, Capt. Spragues and Capt
I)eBevose's Companies, proceeded by drum corps
from Foit Hamilton, AMI Kent bugler, paraded the
streets atd soon after dismissed.
AT u o'clock noon the Declaration Of Independence
was read from platform il front Of the City Hall, by
Mr.. Charles B Thornton, ana oraton delivered
by Prof Raymond Of the Polytechnic Institute.
A numerous company subsequently repaired to the
GOyerrors Room and partook OF a collation.
ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS.
George W. La ROza had one of his cheek bones
fractured the explosion Of large scales weight which bad
been punct7ed and loaded With powder The pieces few in all
dHrCcus sud went through the yard gate Of
reghborpk house. No OF person injured the accident
occurred N Henry street, opposite Firemen's Hall .
A boy named Henn.ssey, whose parents reside IN
sse street accidentally drowned BY falling from vessel at
of JOaernou His body recovered
man named John Purcell who lives in Warren
Eeyius proceeded % the house OF John McGary
committed muTderpus 10 upon MIN
him places about the breast The
p@peoT no aborng Unoer the effects Of liquor at the
injured wounds They not considered dangerous
Jane Ann Jordan, al old lady, being under the IN
fuenoe OF liquor tsrs OF Jay street and fsnk
and tn Of Mrs Boyle, living the
she pushed from the door agains the rail
Of the back soOp and fell into tine distance OF twenty
feet. She vas seriously injured IN consequence.
A serious affair occurred in boarding house in
Green mo ~, night Of the Fourth boarder
Edward Sone the for hquor stationed
himself the stairs and furnishing knife forbade
going Another boardeI named Patrick Dorian
IN and being prevented from going bis by Stone fired
taking off all the fingers. Surgeon Ball DR. Young
called n found II necessary ampuate the hand the
wrist joint Dorian arrested
THE FIREWORKS.
There was fine display of fireworks in front of the
City Hail. and thousands Of persons Of both sexes and
all ages assembled to witness it. The Park and the
surrounding streets crowded. and great deal of
interest was manifested by all. The pieces exhibited
were made by Mr. Hadfeld of the Eastern District.
Dodworth's Band played number of appropriate
airs during the evening" and all passed off peaceably
and in order.