New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-23
GRAND NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY.
wyAsHlNeToN's BIRTHDAY
SPLENDID MILITARY PARADE.
GENERAL HOLIDAY.
NUMEROUS CIVIC CELEBRATIONS
nEpUBLHCAN BANQUET.


Eew-York wore q most brilliant appearance ml"Ary
companies paadeed the streets their gay uniforms ieno
iny charm 70 the scene, from every flagstaff foated the
,sca, aaothe glorious stars and stnpes-the belt Of
,hipyae around the city was mass of brghtbuDtng
,bs as of all nations combining TO do honor TO the
aav and any of the vessels were dressed from deck to
main truck with all the hues Of the rainbow; the air
resupded with martial music public business was sue
,..asa the Courts closed Wall street deserted and
n.tr,otsrn ruled the hour. Nor was the enthusiasm
Soasn.d 10 this city, In Brooklyn Wiiiamsburgh,
Jersey City and other places adjacent the people were
xosally iudlant. The pubhccelebratono opened with
SALUTE OF FIVE HUNDRED GUNS
I'm pursuance of the order issued by Gov Morgan,
Companies b, C, and II of the 4th Regiment Light
Artillery, under command of Col. Hincken, proceeded
40 WashinQton's Headquarters, the Battery at noon
Yesterday and fred salute of five hundred guns in
honor of the anniversary. The men had charge OF
thirteen sxpound brass guns and presented creota-
kleaypearanee. The demonstration was witnessed by
\ very large crowd. Upon reaching the extreme
southern end Of Broadway, the artlIerymen whee ed
round Battery place and entering the Battery marched
soutLward short distance below Castle Garden,
wtsre the companies went through number OF evolu
liens with considerable rspidy after which they To-
Gated their pieces about one hundred yards from the
verge Of the river. The guns were placed at equal
distances, and reached from Castle Garden nearly to
the Whitehall Ferry. The firing commenced precisely
n 70 clock ard the guns were well handled that
!. was all over in Just % minutes.
The GRAND kILITAM PARADE.
TIE First Division made unusually brilliant pa
rade ond We do not remember, for several years past
witnessing larger turnout, greater display Of en-
tb0siasm
Fourteenth street aud Broadway having been desig-
pa,ed a. the parade-ground Of the day, both those
thsOughfares were, in consequence, thronged win
people In Fourteenth street, from Broadway to the
Ninth avenue the sidewalks and otoops Of dwellings
we're crowded with men women sne sA5
Although ample time had been sOr led there was con
adorable delay in the formation Of the line, and over
an hour beyond the designated time had elapsed before
al regiments were the ground and in order for
are review. At q o clock, bis Excelency Governor
Morgan attended by his whole staff, rode up and was
received by Msjor-Genersl SANFORD Under escort Of
Captain Ottos troop Of horse, the Commanderin-Chief
attended by Gen Sanford rode down the line and re-
yiewed the entire division. The scene which was one
Ct unusual biiaDcy delighted the thousands Of speca-
tor who thronged the vicinity, and elected marks Of
enthusiastic admiration. As the Governor and suite
passed along the line the bands attached to the various
regiments played Hail to the Chief" The review
slosed 1T o'clock when the wheeled into column
and marched down Broadway in the following order:
Captain ottos Troop Of Horse.
Second Regimen. Gntan,y) numbering oa, under
Tsevsnty hrd Regiment American Guard" numbering al
Fir" asiTsn. CsVsry) numbering $50 horse under com
Third nlsni Hu1aar numbering 100 under command
fSSlh Company H ?. men, eornr.nd.dsy Col
inoien reDsinias companies Of tina resiment having
been detailed tire salute from the Battery did Tot parc
Itb RssinsDs Infsnt) 100 men, under command Of Col
fT~slhh Regiment tInntry) 40 Col BuitsIssld in
SiTth Reg Gusd- nfsusy) s7S under
Ssvenb Regiment National Guard 900 men, under command
kinh snt (Ciy ouadl $50 men, under command Of
T.sill Regiment 500 men under command Of Col Lyon.
tI,y hith Regiment (GGde Lsfyste) under command Of
Ekyssh Rssmsns German Rhss 500 men, under command
siIy-nnth Regiment $50 men, under command Of Col Cor
ssy.nypiuh Regiment Highland Guard under command Of
EoL heLesy, 2oO plen
The several Brigades were under command Of Briga.
aier-Generas spicer, Yates Hall, and Even attended
By their respective staff TIE line Of march dense
sycrowded with spectators. From windows and bal
esnies fair women waved their handkerchiefs, and
tnied bengnanty upon the valiant fellows while the
gen who lined the sidewalks cbeered Justify for their
fsyorite companies as they came along Passing down
Broadway, around the southern end Of the Park and
thence up Chatham street. they entered the east gate of
tbs Park. Governor Morgan dsmo united In front Of
she City Hail. and took position upon the plaza when
She military passed " view, honoring him with the
aIchng salute. The tim and orderly appearance OF
he soldiers generally attracted marked attention, and
early all Of the Regiments they filed by and passed
ut Of the west gate Of the Park, were loudly applaud
Cd There were at least ten thousand people in the
Park at the time the military passed. After the review
ehe men were dismissed and bis ExceneDcy was CO
6orted to bis quarters.
THE VETERAN CORPS.
The old soldiers composing this corps assembled at
the MeDeer House ut II O'Clock, and, after an hours
conversation on the topics Of the dag, made short
parade through Broadway. About 60 Of the Veterans
<pade their appearance.
a company Of ConneDtal' wearing uniform SIM
Lar TO that worn by the aaicrs in the Revolution,
Rafao.d through the B, 81, around the ststue Of
washington, and down Isoaaway.
oaATIos Ar EiBLo's GARDEN BEFORE TIE O. U. A.
Tie Order Of United Americans for several years
have been in the habit Of celebrating each returning
pnniseTsary Of Wasbington's birthday by an Grafton
aud other appropriate exercises at the Academy Of
Music. Until about ten days since Il had not been de.
eded whether or not TO make a. extensive preparatons
heretofore 10 that the Committee of Arrangements
we're somewhat straitened for time Riblos Garden.
'os ever was taken, and the Hon. Horace Maynard,
q. G.. Of Tennessee, engaged FOR the speech. 4
Som. time before the hour announced for the erer
ises to ."2n, II p. m, tie house was pretty we'll