New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-20
CIIY ITEMS.

CELEBRATING THE VioroBIEs-No FcREios
IsTERfrRrNcE.---Ye,te ct noon, Captain
Mswbey of the Lower Arsenal, by order Of th'
Common Council, fired ono hundred guns il
front OF the City Hall, in honor Of the vc,o
res of our arms over the lesions of treason
in North Carolina, Tennessee. and Missouri
Thousands gathered in the Park to witness the firing
the National flags ew from toe corporation fiag stalls
the Park trees booned with the red, white and blue
for the downfall of treason, all tie city blossomec
with the sane bright-hued emblems. the shipping
were dressed with gay bunting; indeed, the flag Of
the Union everywhere foated proudly 10 the breeze
to the confusion Of traitors and their sympahzers
wherever aud whoever they may be.
The popuace, in the Park, moved by patriotic
enthusiasm, extemporized sham battle, in which
sides taken leader chosen and all the mimicry
OF war brought iuto play. The ammunition lay plen-
ifuIly at hand upon the ground and for about fifteen
minutes snow-balls few thick and fast between the
opposing forces The contest wss waged with spirit
on both sdes; but the Rebels, who sheltered them
selves behind one Of the recruiting huts whence in
comparative security they peppsred theiropponents,
were repeatedly charged by the Union boys hdagnin
and again driven in confusion fom their stronghold.
The fun lively, aud as gooa-natured az could be
wished fos both participants and spectators enjoying
NE spor, hugely till surly policeman undertook to
stop the game. This "ioreien interference" was
promptly resented by the beligere1is, who settled
their differences withou. further ado, and drove che
interloper in confusion from the fed.
Last evening the City Hall was brilliantly illu>
minated from basement to dome, and presented
most splendid appearance.
WlsHTSGTos's BIRTHDAT.-It will be smem-
bered that last year the anniversary Of Wsshingons
Birthday was observed with fervid enthusiasm
quite unusual. Tben the rebellion was gradually
gaining strength, and the growing peril OF the ma
tion from treason and imbcciliiy, impeled the truly
pitriotc to give vent to their loyal feelings on that
interesting occasion. This year finds the rebellion on
the waino treason weeded out Of the councils Of The
nation, our arms victorious in the field, and white
winged Peace though dmly Visible ne yet, - surely
coming, with prosperity and plen for the people in
her train. AT this juncure IN our affairs. there IL
spontaneous desire on the part of the public to nsbe
some betting demonstratioa-to give vent to the
exubern.ce OF their joy at III" gloriou, victories
which have been achieved, and the happy results
which may now rOon be looked for. The coming
anniversary OF the birthday of Washington was
deemed most appropriate occasion and the Presl-
dent, in response to the popular feeling has re-
commended that next Saturday be sci apart through
OUT The United States for that purpose, ana that pub
lie solemnites be Observed and tie Farewell Address
Of the Father of bis Country be publicly read and
pondered over This proclamation will undoubtedly
meet " ith hearty response from every Free State
and every loyal heart in the Union
Tnr LfoHT GUARp BALL.-Company A, list
Regiment, the famous Tiger Light Guard, give their
Annual Ball this evening at the Academy OF Music.
OF course like all similar festivals Of this crack
CORDS il will be success. But this year, more es-
pecay, ought the friends Of the Guard TO give them
q bumper for BY their bravery and Devotion IN ali
awering the call of their country for aid, IN the dark
DAYS OF the rebellion. and the GOODNESS ard courage
winch they displayed on the blood-sained plains of
Manassas, they have fairly earned their lAnrels.
RurRotD AcCoYMoDATION.-The public have
submitted to good deal Of inconvenience, and not
little abuse Of their good nature, from the Camden
and Amboy Railroad, because, that road being mo
uoro'v, they could not help Themselves. One Of lis
-es ID that no baggage should be checked unless the
owner shows ticket for the place to which he asks
ior checks. The regulation sa very good one for
the Company, as 1t prevents baggage going over the
rail without paying freight, but it II not necessary
thai, thai good should be attained to the entire dsre
enrl Of the public convenient. person en- route
FOR Philadelphia. arriving at ,hc jersey City ferry
from steamboat Or rail has the privilege Of sitting
down on hi or her trunk in the open shanty appro-
printed to baggage by that Company, and waiting AN
hour more or less he case may be- ill tue ticket
agent sees t 10 open bis window and condesecnts Z"
s.n the ticket at she light OF which the baggage
master will condescend check the trunk, pro .ded
TO- r. brought and placed directly under his ud' and
hi, attention called to il in becoming manner.
ANYBODY who bias ever had 10 20 through tnis
slightly exa-pcraiiug discipline, for himself or FOR
some lady. ,ert to hs care 10 be forwarded 10 Pmh-
d,pbia knows how much unnecessary waste OF time
ari p,ticnce he has endured for the accommodation
# tho rafold officials Buti s useless 20 complain
of ANYTHING done by Camden and Amboy.
It's quite us useless, perhaps 10 complain OF any
thing done by any other railroad, but We are sorry 10
-,e tbnf precisely Ibis same regulation, carried on 10
precisely the DO way, now ru'sai the Station oi
l.c New.Hayeu Railr,ad, m rvcuty-Seyenlh street.
Tic writer OF Ibis PARAGRAPH bad occasion 10 wait
uron lady there. on her way through town, day
or two ago. "W.l you check this trunk - be
asked, in the baggag. room.
"Wlen you show Your ticket was the answer.
No Ticket WAS shown, Of course, because the
iicket-o.hrc was no. OPEN and wond not be uh few
moments before the train started though not less
thsn one bundled persons were then waiting one
half of them ladies whose trunks were srewn about
unchecked and uucared for.
tll l. LIZ llun.