The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-23
TIE CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK.
Civic and Military Processien- Bad Weather
and Lktle Enthusiasm Speeches,
SuPpers, Reunlens, Balls,
&s., &c., Ae.

oemOnBuauon yeeIerday In nonor OF WaShingt0n's
birthday was the most tame and spiriess that has been
witnessed for many years-a result which principally
attributable to the Internally wretched state OF the wea
ther and perhaps ALSO in measure to the lack
NE enthusiasm which formerly used 10 be exhibited BY
Ill classes the approach Of this national holiday The
streets were - many miniature Of filth and sush
and to add to the general agony heavy shower OF rain
fen shortly after noon accompanied with uncoorta-
bic northeaster.
About II O'Clock the members OF the American Protee.
>ant Association who had assembled considerable num-
bers At Union square, the vicinity Of washnstou's
statue formed in procession under the Of Grand
Marshal james Heron and marched through Fourteenth
street. Seventh avenue Twenty third street. First avenue
Tenth street, Third avenue Bowery and Chatham street,
70 the Park, through which they passed in front
of the City Hail. reviewed by members Of the Com.
non Council From the Park the Association next
marched up Broadway 70 Canal street, Hudson street,
Eighth avenue, and Fourteenth street, back Union
square, where the line was dismissed The following
hodges appeared in the procession Surrender No. TO-
Henry Clay No. 10; Maiden City, No 81 Phoenix No. Is
New York, No. s. Yonkers, No. al Bunker HILL No. q !;
and Prentice Boys No. T. The members wore the usual
regaiia, were accompanied by several bands OF music
and bore number Of beautiful banners containing
devices and notices.
manner escorted by company Of Continentals and &C
companed by an excellent band Of music. hsifpa
terry where they fired national salute aud went through
several man@uyres to the satisfaction of spec
taors Tho old fellows seemed TO be flied with new life
and looked as hale and hearty as five years ago
The Senior Veteran Corps OF 1872 paraded yesterday in
fa force and after being reviewed by the Mayor
ed TO the Cooper Institute where they Joined the United
In celebrating the anniversary of the natal day
OF the Father OF his Country. The hand OF time rests
heavily this noble band Of brothers. and the day is rot
distant when the places that know them will know
them May their descendants preserve their me-
norSes and their virtues to the end OF time.
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assembled in the Park and all the leading thoroughfares
pass The City Hall was decorated with the national and
Sase colors and from the tops Of the hotels we'll
the other public buildings the stars and stripes oaed
6yy In the breeze. Up TO three O'Clock there APP
pearance Of the military approaching, and the pa.
d,nce Of the people was evidently, pretty well
military would make parade all, in consequences OF
the weather. but about half three O'Clock Aiutant
OF the Eleventh regiment Colonel Bostwck arrived with
the infor nation that thai corps was approaching The
Mayor instantly Quilted his office for the in front of
review. They turned $50 strong aud made quite
dne display, In spite of all the disadv ant,ges against
which they had to combat.
he Sixty ninth regiment, Colonel Corcoran in eigh,
companies $50 strong next arrived and marched through
the Park from the eastern without stopping
front OF the Hail. General Even had intended review
this splendid corps the Battery but the weather inter
fered, and consequently review took place. Manahan's
brass band accompanied the Sixty ninth which, ali things
considered, made creditsbe turnout exhi sitting very
marked Improvement in discipline aud general bearing
commandant
The Eighth regiment, Colonel Lyons, shortly after tho
departure OF the Sixty NINTH made their appearance AMI
were reviewed by Mayor Wood, Aldermen Barry, Sea.
Erist and Farley, and few OF the Counciimen The
Eighth mustered as4 muskets, besides troop dis.
mounted, composed Of fifty two members On this
son they excelled themselves, marchug with perfec-
ton Of discipline and exhibiting gallant soldering
bearing, which elected universal appreciation. The new
engineer corps and the splendid Washington Grays Band
wSsn mas been recently reorganzed, made their first
pubic appearance with the regiment. The band which
Is really excellent, musicaly speaking wore their new
uniform, gray pants and blue overcoats, and looked ad.
mirabe After salung the Mayor the Eighth passed out
OF the Park, amid considerable applause
About four O'Clock the Seventy first regiment Colonel
Vosbureh, escotpg the Twelfth regiment Colonel But
terheld accompanied respectively by Dodworths and
the Governors Island brass bands, in view, and
were warmly applauded. The Seventy FIRST mustered
3l2 and the Twelfth ia muskets the occasion The
TWO regiments drew up in front Of the City Hall, pre-
esn:a arms TO the Mayor marched and conference.-the
went through variety Of evolutions In the most com.
endab manner then departed through the western
1nsSanoe OF the Park. The Twelfth was comphmented
WAN shree hearty cheers
me Ninth regiment, Col Van Buren,, did not parade
consequence OF the unfavorable state OF the weather
.1HE ORDER OF UNITED AMERICANS AT THE