New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-07-05
THE FOURTH IN BROOKLYN


who kept up An inccpsnt din by the firing Of crack
ers, pistols and the exploding Of torpedoes La fact
this part of the celebration was commenced tne
evening before, and continued WITHOUT Interruption
until late last night.
The City Hall was gaily decorated with hags and
streamers, which extended from the oupola 10 eaeh
wing of the msIn building, and presented very
pretty appearance. Flags were also flying from the
Navy.Yard. and war vessels, rry-bOatr, and mer-
chantmen, were all dressed in holiday attire. Some
stores and private residences were also hnely dec
grated in honor Of the occasion, and although the
display wa. not what 1t would have been bad our
arms been successful, STILL rs genera! thing, IL was
very credi,able.
The Public Schools, and several private ns'itn-
tons Of learning, celebrated tie anniversary the
afternoon previous BY singing patriotic songs ana
listening to suitable addresses. The school-rooms
were all tastefully ornsIn, nted with flags.
In the moruing pole raising took place IN front
Of Gereaus sail loft at the foot OF Montague street,
upon which occasion choir OF some 30 or 40 ladies'
ana gentlemen sang The otar-Spaesled Banner.
The effect was very tine. a beautiful nag Wns sab-
sequently Suspended from the POLE
Al the Navy-lard tho usual salutes were fired,
and the Declaration of Inde dependence was read ut
noon on the receiving ship North Carolina, by Com
mander Meade, from copy OF Ihe Pennsyiraa'a
Gazette, edited by Benjamin Franklin, and printed
on the 10th Of July, l776, ak years after its adop
ton. The Marine Barracks and vessels were orns-
mented with tags, presenting very pretty appear
ance.
Toose members Of the Empire Brigade already en-
listed and provided with quarters at tho East New
York Barracks, were permitted to enjoy the occa-
sion ~ they saw fit There are now about 500 men,
ali Of whom will 90 into camp ON Saturday and
Monday Gen. SpiDola is confident that he will yet
have the brigade ready in time TO participate In the
taking Of Richmond.
All the railroad lines leading out OF the city were
we'll pa;ronized. Large numbers went TO the races,
which commenced on the Union Course yesterday,
while thousands took a ride to the suburbs in other
directions The cars Of the COncy Island Railroad
Company were tanned Ten run within the
city limits, and eleven beyond The change Of cars
ut Gowanus Greek is an Inconvenience, which VIII
be remedied in few weeks by the erection OF u
new aud substantial bridge under direction OF the
city authorities
Salutes were fred by Capt. Smith's battery from
Fort Gre ne ut sunrise, noon, and sunset. Similar
demonstrations were mado OIL Wheat Hill ny Capt.
Tait's battery. The charch bells were rung, but
the fire bells were not. in consequence Of aneglect
on the part of the city authorizes 70 Dotny Tue
heads Of the Fire Department Ia time.
The grand finale Of the occasion WA the fireworks
on Fort Greene in the evening, arranged by Dir.
Hugh O'Rorke under the direction OF tho Common
CounciI Committee. The parade-grouad IN the
north. westerly angle OF the Park was selected for
the display thus atfording excellent view from
rockets, boInbo, Roman candies, &C.,
could DO seen shooting up IN syeFy direction as Tar
az the eve could reach.
TIE crowd was immense. Every available spot
was fiji ed while the windows and roofs On JOIN
ING stree,r were thronged With women aud children.
TIE BROOKLYN Band WIS stationed on platform in
an elevated position OF the Park, and discoursed
patrotc aud operate alrs 81 Intervals. The pieces
displayed are designated as follows:
l. Cisaa s.s OF a.ii.. .. PsIoy'H cros' D Ind.a Pal
~. Cara Nd Pc 1t. Dr-r s 10 yof
MEXICO @. Th-Ppirie Rose NueAns DELIGHT Grand
As.ss Battery G.h2p,de Of s-fPrn. L. hsisdo.coPs'
Temple q Liberty.
several Of these pieces were exceedingly fine, aid
were hesr,ily apvlauded especially those OF pa.
,r,o,,c character. Inc (" uni0n," which opened
With vertical wheel and chameleon center, chang.
in, 10 a star in diamond lace-work, between the
n1inta OF which the word 90 Uniou' appeared, mu-
t.ting TO splendid sun of brilliant fires, 80 feet in
diameter with maroon EXPLOSIONS was received
with great enthusiasm. so was alao the last piece,
rsnreseuting the "Temple Of Liberty" This be-
Gan with an octagon wheel Of Chinese, Egyptian,
End radiant fires. forming all the varied changes Of
KALEIDOSCOPE, INITIATING to the grand Temple OF
liberty.
ON In. dome was emblazoned in silver lance
work Union and Constitution, and beneath IRON
the capitsl Of one column 10 the othsr the word
:. Er.edou,." The arch WAS supported by columns
Of stars. in;erspersed with jets OF varied colored
6r.s showing the base, shafts aid capitals IN boid
relief From the apex OF the done hoated The stars
and stripes, the whole cGlmiuating 10 an immense
diamond and piece. running or from The SIDE o.
the shaft. on each eide. composed Of gerb, Of Chi
,.se and briisnts formed IN diamond lattice work,
termineting with grand flights ~ fire, uIaroons end
expIosons filing The air with ooiored stars and
This formed Que ofthe grandes and most
extensive pieces ever attempted In iYroechny, ex-
hiblting in one vew over lou th"nsind sqisre iee'
of fire OF the most hrlsnt and beautiful coiors
known 10 the at. II was duly appreciated by tile
immeuae throng which Witnessed 1t, numbering it 10
estimated no, lar short OF 20 900 persons. Alter the
display tie spectators dispensed, slowly, and IN the
most orderly manner.
An exhibition also took lace nj the Junction OF
broad way and Myrtle avenue which attracted thou
sands OF the residents Of tue neighborhood, who
were well pleased with the display. winch was got
ten no bv come pubsc apirJed c.tueus VINO contrib
uted $50 toward tue obie'i
several bu.liings thronghou the city were hand-
.on,ely Illuminated IL tbD .eNeulng. Inc teutral
House. q, the junction OF Myrle avenue and NGsh-
ipgtnn street shone oul conslicuously, both fronts
be;nr provided with ranges Of globular gap laoll
Some fine displays sso made IN private honsco,
the iireworA, in some instances being quite eX-
tens,ye.
There were number of accidents, G' usual, on
occuaors Of this kind, but tEe majority, 40 Lar IA
ascert, incd were Of triGg character. There were
rome casualties of a scriou, nature, honever, ''ta"n8
them the following:
boz. named Dugan, aged about ~ years, and
re,idipg At No SS Hudson ayenns, bad his right hana
completely shattered hy thu premature discharge Oh
pistol, which lie was csrele.siy nandlin9' .o.
a l.dv. reading at NJ. 2iS Gold streni, w's sto'
IN one of her legs BY boy Ia the street. Tue
wound was slight, and no oerious consequences are
apprehended. o,, ...;,,,, q. No +,
Undson pls.e, whoee husband lis ao'ent IN inc
Tnited States Naya, service, rae. wiiha pain.al a.
e;'Isnt' SIC was standing in her looei, near the
window. when she was shot in one le{ oy,a pistol
h.l which penetr a,ed through the thigh. II - nn-
certain from which direction the shot was fred bat
the injured woman is OF the opinion that It cauIe
3 In, az tarv,t fro,i window. DIR. Geo. C0chrsne
ni, '.e.,sd ,hs hall Tbe wound il \ very severe