The New York herald., 1862-02-23
the CELEBRATION IN BROOKLYN.

Enthusias,m OF the People-Military Pa
rales, nlumtnations, sc.
BThe anniversary of Washington's Birthday almost
generally observed in Brooklyn. There very few
stores kept Open except tho grocers and provision
Dealers on whom there always persons TO call.
Tho spirit Of the Presidents proclamation fairly
ried out in every Particular and everybody ready
TO do honor to the returning annver say Of tho Birthday
Of the Father of the Republic. All Brooklyn out OF
bed the stars LETT the sky yesterday morning. and
the youngsters about the parks and thoroughres began
their fuslade OF small long before anybody got
up. The church bells began ring seven o'clock re-
mnding everybody that the church doors were
open, and learn that there were thousands
present al the reading Of Washngton's immortal
Farewell Address in the several churches Of the
city. The occasion was observed as general holiday
large proportion Of the stores closed and many
parts Of the city business entirely suspended.
Al sunrise the batteries provided Tor the occasion
different parts Of the city fired laundering
honor of the day The shipping in the harbor. both
foreign and national were beautifully dressed with flags
and the display was exceedingly fine. lbe Union terry
boats dressed m full gala costume. Flags sus
pended from many Of the private residences OF South
Brooklyn. and great many houses brilliantly lum
mated III the evening.
CELEBRATION IN THE CHURCHES
In nearly all the churches ceremonies OF serious and
patriotic character held The F ewell Address
Washington was read at the Pierrepont Baptist
Hanson place Methodist Episcopal and other churches
Patriotic singing took place. and the Of Washing
ton mingled with prayers for the Union, freedom
and Christian progress. America, . "Hail Columbip'
and other patriotic airs were produced by the chors.
The exercises were solemn and beautiful. None who
present but must have felt hoier and stronger
love OF country than eyer before.
REVIEW or THE BR0OKIyN TWENTY EIGHTH.
The Twenty eighth regiment, under the command Of
Colonel Michael Bennett, paraded at midday,
received by his honor Mayor Kabnesch the City Hu
where they were presented behalf OF the city with
magnificent stand Of colors great many Of the mem
1 Ia
three months active service their return enlist ed
in other regiments and went back to tho war, that
their ranks were not a. full when they last appeared
in the streets Of Brooklyn; they however, made very
fno appearance.
The drawn up in front OF the City Hall steps
where they were received by Mayor Kalblsisch ana
number Of other prominent gentlemen.
The Mayor presented the col0.s in n lengthy and
patriotic speech. In which he told them that tho
last time he had the pleasure Of addressing thon,
tho eve OF their departure for the capital
OF tho nation, when II supposed TO be in
danger OF falling into the hands OF the rebels Though
he said tho immediate peril which threatened the
public and menaced the capital no longer hangs
the country has not yet reached that Of safety
when she no longer requires to appeal the dely and
devotion Of her and Brooklyn expects every
or hers will do his duty now pre- you this
flag knowing that you will protect at all hazards and
to the last extremity,
Col Bennett taxing the flag responded in brief but pa.
triotc manner thanking the Mayor and vi Brook
lyn Tor their kind remembrance Of them The Twenty
eighth of the regiments that guarded tho ap.
proaches the capital assisted the works by
which il is defended and, memorial of their
labors bears the an officer
vi this regiment.
LAMENTATIONS IN TIE CRY.
This was very brilliant part OF the ccebrat,ou. All
the citizens of Brooklyn, particularly the southern
portion went IN with the nnHn nmous desire ut homo
The day, aad cf the stress and ave.
nues regular Hood of light The City ilall
arfry aud other public buildings fully illuminated.
May kabilcisch made 3ngements illuminate The
han his private expense, ami the armofy lii
up tho pese OF the friends or the urtcenth reg
ment. Among the private residences stores that
were st prominently illuminated south Brooklyn we
noticed that oi Ur - l.. Mcroy, in Columbia street
gentleman well known for his patriotism the ln,on
rr. Thompson, in Union street, and W. w Swayne IN
Fulton street.
THE EASTERN DISTRICT.
Theday 10 this district pretty ally Obsorv ed
holiday many persons snspendnig business entirely aud
by O'Clock nearly all the stores closed At many
OF the churches appropriate services held, among
others the les Avenue church. The ag of the Union
WAS flying in every direction. IL decorated buildings
public ana private, and waved from church sprc and
mast head. " the evening many buildings iunn-
atcd, and the good c1-s we're not whit behind those
OF any other locality IN manifestations Of patriotism
grateful remembrance for the name of Washington.
Altogether the celebration Of this birthday Of Wash
ington the City OF Churches well worthy of their
Christian devotion. The circumstances that were
neced with the day cnt additional interest the
exercises OF the people, and when the time ceasing
every felt than assured Of the safety
oft he inign