The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-06
THE INTERNAL APPEARANCE.

Every person appeared exultant and joyous, ar
rently resolved to enjoy the holiday to the utt
Inc first object which attracted attention on fair
ing the wood was large stage erected for the &C
dation Of dancers, on which some forty or fifty
were revolving in the may waltz, while probably
three hundred spectators were looking on in adm
Of their steps. The graceful movements Of the
were assisted by an excellent band stationed on
platform at one end Of the das, almost altogether
ed in flags. The delightful strains Of music fr,
various Instruments could be heard over the
Of the extensive grounds, and several
parties took advantage Of this 10 get NJ
cling parties on the grass, not caring fol-
or anything else. There were other bands disc
sweet sounds in different parts Of the wood, and
one O'Clock grand concert Of forty performers m
woods echo to enchanting harmony All over the
were tents, Haunting with flags and banners. The
also numerous swings, q gymnasium, a camera o
weighing machines, shooting galleries, museum
testing Instruments, an improved apparatus inver
ryipg the strength Of the hand, machines for dew
the muscles of the arm, ono of which We were
ed the noted j. Q. Hecnan used TO practise
previous to his crossing the Atlantic TO
he English champion lesson in the great 4
self defence. This machine has Q graduated
on which the force Of the blow ia Indicated Soi>
sons who had tried the instrument made ninety
hundred, others went up to two hundred, and aI-
plore bruised mauler at that, while our American
pion, before whom the English champion went
. propelled from mortar, drove in the padded n
tin j reached the astounding number Of six hundr
thirty.
"Arent's" billiard saloon, with It's six har.
tables, was well attended by the lovers of tha,
game. The hotel was crowded with the p,
seeking visitors; and during . heavy shoy
rain which fell about three O'Clock, 1t was
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parties outside had 10 take refuge under the c,
the tents and booths. We heard one disconsolate
deploring the deprivation she underwent in not
able to continue her enjoyment In the light fanta q
She had not long to wait, however, for the glorio
soon dispelled the cloudy sky, and she was led
the temporary ball room by her attendant swair
river presented most picturesque scene. Sever
sells were passing up and down, all bedecked in
TRIM The steamtugs J. Chase and May Flower
landing their passengers at the river stairs, and Il
came up smiling and chatting merriy The HI
Lnnatic Asylum and workhouse, on the
site banks, with the beautiful gardens ext
to the very margin, formed scene worthy Of the
Of Iandseer or Rosa Bonheur.
The great attraction Of the day was the passage
q rope seven hundred feet in length and raised
height Of one hundred and fifty feet from the yrou
walked backwards from one end to the other, al
over the whole distance once he threw himself in
most difficult attitudes, stood upon his
balanced himself upon his balance pole, hung
leg, and did other most extraordinary fea
the great delight of the gazing multitude
the infinite terror and dsmay Of many timid old
The bold and intrepid acrobat performed his DARN
apparently without suffering the least fatigue and
any mishap. The time he occupied in performli
four journeys was about thirty five minutes. On al
at the end Of therope he seated himself for few g
and then returned ON his pcrilous foot path. The
full performance Of each trip was announced by NC
guns. SOD
During the day numerous fire balloons were sent az
variegated shapes presenting very pretty appeara
they oated above the trees the soft and balmy nj
laughing and screaming swinyers, the happy group
tered about re,lining on the lovely green sward Ii
ous bursts Of laughter from the delighted chilare
thrilling strains from the large number Of musical
ments, while the jolly German quafied his glass OF
bier, filed up truly gay and happy tabeaux. =.
one--men, women and children-seemed determine
the glorious Fourth should be spent in a manner
be forgotten 1t all events till another anniversary
day comes round again.
In the evening very splendid display Of drew
supplied by Messrs. Edge. OF Jersey City--werea d
crown day of the fullest enjoyment and jones'
will long be household word to many hardwork
nlly.