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

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ngure representing the idea stool cree, and r holding
the evenly balanced scales in her hands, presenting
Of the purest and whtest lustre Around
this dgure were nnuwerable stars q gold, INITIATING
finally into multicolored jets, while surmounsing all
the American eagle his taons firmly clasping the sym
bolic representation beneath him. standing with head
erect and beak outstretcled the most formidable
manner represented Chinese Japanese and Maltese
coors and the whole terminating after existence OF
several minutes with grand battery and feu de joe
This the end Of the evenings entertainment In
Madison square for though the band which had been by
far TOO saring Of its abors all ts evening, did strike up
The Red, White and Bne in the most lively style, yet
the dark contrast Of the night with the magnificent
brilsncy which had just vanished great
.s, pem "Tma ~ most saser 70 make w,,ns rs
there was unanimous rush, and most trcn,en-
dors crush Of crnohe the consequence Each piece
Of the programme warmly applaudsd and indeed Mr.
Edge. who manufactured the pyrotechny, never
any ccason IN place in greater favor than the
last Fourth in Madison square. The customary quantities
Of suThuric vapors and smoke which usually
attend fireworks; were not complained OF at Madf-
planned Of because they existed FAR below the ordinary
degree. There platoon OF police the ground,
who treated the citizens present with commendabe mode
ration and yet maintained perfect order with the great
harmony and without being obliged their clubs
In single instance, or make single arrest In short,
Madison square during the pyrotechnica display, and
our national anniversary ushered away in
Gotham with the most lively and animatng grandeur
ToxPKINs SQUARE.
several tnousano persons aSSemOled IN tno square
10 witness the fireworks, which were under tho
charge Of Councilman Costello. Mr. Hatfield had tho
tract for making thcm and well did he fulfil it that
not single failure occurred during the exhibition AZ
each set piece let Oh shouts Of approval ear
but the last excited the greatest applause.
foows-The word "Unon," with four fve-pointed
sars forming arch the American eagle and the
shield Of the United States with TIVE flags hc and
sripesD one on each side, making the bottom Of the
halle
time Of the representation Some httle disappointment
experienced by the band not arriving till some timo
after the fireworks had commenced and then they
shcrthanded They played the usual national airs, also
dance and ballad music.
ground under the charge Of the captains Of precincts
Eleven and Seventeen and four sergeants and kept the
crowd in circle around the fountain In the centre Of the
enclosure.
The pieces arranged the form Of square,
facing either sde that all persone no matter In
what part Of the circle they stood, bad some Of the
Al about hapast seven keeper Of the park
turned on the fountain It's FUN force but owing 70 the
wind being somewhat troublesome the had be
lowered again. much ~ the vexation Of many present
The following is the programme of the fireworks
l. Chinese Bower, with Rockets and Streamers.
q Yew Tree and Illuminated Bombs.
g. Polka Dance and Battery. Colored Rockets
e. Passon Flower. Rockets with Serpcnts.
g. American STAR Coorcd Bombs.
g. Rose OF Pekin. Coored Rockets
T. Persian Rose Rockets
g. Tribnte to Ceres. Illuminated Bomba
o. Yacht America Coored Rockets.
TO- Maltese Cross Bombs.
ii. Cascade. COlored Rockets.
L. Fairies Froic. Rocketa.
H. Constellation star. Colored Bombs.
H. Star Of Independence.
JACKSON SQUARE.
The celebration In Jackson square, at the junction N
Greenwich and Eighth avenues, passed Oh in the most
gratifying The immense and enthusiastic throng,
gathered in the square early hafpast eight aord
ed unmistakcablc evidence that the population that
vicinity not wanting in proper appreciation Of the
spirit Of the day The roofs and windows of the neigh
boring buildings were also crowded.
The srrangemepss which excellent had been
made under the personal supervision Of Councilman Shaw
10 whose the Inhabitants Of the Ninth
entirely indebted for the display. Patriotic
was furnished the by schnelers band
which occupied platform In the centre VI the square.
At nine o'clock large space was cleared by the police
and several rockets, sent In rapid succession Indicated
70 the waiting multitude the OF the exit
bitioD. The programme, as published In Wednesdays
followed the letter The opening piece
and sAhs" Of surprise and delight from the multitude,
which repeated throughout the evening The pieces
were =. beautiful and demonstrated the perfection 70
them No. 2, Peruvian Cross" No. 8, "Cascsdes No. TO-
Kaleidoscope" and No. H. Mechanics Arms deserve
evening, much appauded. Que Of these, taking e.
feet upon Eighth car horse driver
car with shower Of sparks which excited considerable
The last piece, the American Eagle" which was .
nne display, was received with trenendou: applause.
From time 10 time, various private displays from the
roofs Of neghborng houses added 70 The briancy Of the
An efficient police force under the command Of Opt
Sebrn Of the Ninth precinct wAs In attendance but the
uncommoDly quiet and orderly conduct q The people
Afforded litte occasion for their servces
EAST BROADWAY AND GRAND srRxKr.
The denizens Of the popuIous district In proximity
this OF the Observation-Disclosures Of East Broadway
Grand street-turned full force - the hour Of
the display drew The windows and balconies and
stoops occupied by througs Of people, who seemed
10 enjoy the brilliant fireworks, the rockets bursting
air. and dischargng showers Of varcolorcd and glitter
ing stars the Roman candles, the Catharinc wheels tho
devices surrounded with flames Of red white and blue
which lighted the around and threw their bright
glare the thousands Of fsces all turned In direction
reverses in human aArs fall With the greater hssviness
Osss With Srssrsr The scene he because a o. ne
brightness IL bad displaced The crowd, much pleased,
the a. S for ss 81: g.
borhood 70 such quiet Il generally sujoys the
ing Of Fourth VI July.
FRANKLIN STREET AND WEST BROADWAY.
AT the junction Of West Broadway and Franklin street,
where Of the highest liberty poles In the city =
ercocd and from which The and stripes nost
ing al day, dsplAy Of fireworks took place In NE
svunins. The pieces were not Get up until aftsr
o'cock which very fortunate circumstance n had
they been placed position during the carly part Of ths
day, The heavy showW N ths snernooa would
have completely spoueA them, and thus do
privsd . number II citizens Of = sight
they Always expect witness each Fourth Of july ana
which indeed forms with many q them small feature
q shs days eajoynnt small number Of musicians,
part q tho Sician Band attendance paysd
number q popular Airs while The nreworks being
let o. he number of people pssssnt vbes The display
oommenced-which wns about eight o'eock-was about
ave thousand The windows and roos Of ths adAosns
hosss aiso nisd with psopSe squad q pobcesssn
ssendanoe 70 prvsrvs order and prvvsns psrSeus
nom appruaching 700 near TIE pseoss.
~ abcus siGhs O'Clock the display coumeoes1, two
os>a holding - ars lansth swo bhss igaas whls Ihs
Doodle" Whsn M blue itshas hal bunS cot nuobsP
o rockets dchArse1, ed the ara pteos s0sbsv
lighted Thb small circular frnusc u wvcd-
work having, when lighted imcs Of cciored nro
running round t. The vhols bid very prcsty AppsAr-
involved rapidly ~ axis. Te SPARKS tthrsw
% seemed 10 pcommods the mcmber Of the band good
DEAL they being placed rather closer than found