New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-23
Celebration in New-Vork and Vicinity
PARApEs, FEAsTINGS, AND FIREWORKS
Grand Opening Of the Long Island
Sanitary Fair.

the atmosphere b0lnN ara SITlug'ANe lh'Nhy h"''
was cayly decked in holiday attire, and the shipping IA
tho Lcrbor boonicd with bunting from deck TO man
truok. pr,scntnc briiant,sight from nearly every
building IN Broadway between The Battery and -Four
tcenth street the glorious old stars and Stripes were
given to the breeze and several of tho mercantile palaces
on that horoughfarc were profusely decorated with
Ifacs ard stroamcrs The CUnard Wharf at Jersey
City vos particular, brilliant with ocors Of all nations.
Salutes were fired Madison square aud at the Bat
tery-tho first by order of the Common Council, and
the latter by the descendants Of the veterans OF
&c, who paradcd Broadway in the morning. Accord
ing 10 The programme which published yesterday
Trinity chimes were played at noon by Mr.. Ayhtc'
Although no orders were issued by Major-Gen. Sand
ford fora general parade NowYor State National
Guard, tie ssh nh I'D and list Regiments turaed
Tout TO commemorate the event in obedience to orders
IRON their commandments. After paradiDg through
Broadway they were reviewed during the afternoon In
the PARK by the Mayor and Common Council. Although
the ranks full the four regiments made fine
display. The Veterans Of 1919 made their customary
parade and. after being reviewed by the Mayor.
marched to the Mercer House, where they dlned ana
winod, and fought the battles of their country
There wore various public aud private celebrations in
ard about the city during yesterday the whole winding
up with fireworks balls, banquois and general jubilee
in the evening. Below give brief outline Of the
more prominent Of these affairs
THE SCHOOL CHILDREN AT IUE COOPER INSTITUTE.
The large hall of the Cooper Institato crowded,
on Monday afternoon with juveniles and adults con.
voned TO enjoy the singing, speaking and music promised
f0r thoir entertainment. Everything passed off pleas
Guiy. Mr.. : $. Randall presided aud introduced the
exercises by ra,ssg few remarks in which he stated
the object Of tue meeting Without loss of time he pro
ceedod to call upon tho parties announced IN The
programme Then followed choruses, declarations,
roctauons duets dialogues, caGsthonc exercises mill
tary parades &c. by the pupils Of the public schools.
| The music under tho direction OF Prof L. n.
Benjamin. Nh. W II. Wood presided at the panoorto,
aldMrAD. Dubois directed the deoamatons dialogues
and Rotations The demonstration was made for the
benefit Of the orphans Of soldiers who have sacrificed
their lives in defending common country The ox.
ercises repeated in the evening for the came
bebey ol,nt and patriotic work.
THE VETERAN CORPS.
Company c. 4th Regiment New York State Artillery,
Col Teller under command Of Capt. Rayncr paraded
yesterday with their 24poundors and fired national
salute on the Battery at noon, and were reviewed By
his Honor Mayor in front OF city Hall This corps
was organized July T. 1914, az tho Veteran Corps OF TO-
and have regularly fired tho national salutes Oh Wash
mgton's Birthday Evacuation aud the 9Th f July
rom the time Of their organization 10 the present time
| TRIAL OF ENGINES FROM Staten ISLAND.
The trial which came off yesterday afternoon at
Rileys poe in West Broadway, between Exempt In
cine Company No !, Of Tompkinsyle, and Protection
Engine Company No. Of StGpeton, Staten Island, Tor
purse Of s6Oc terminated in victory for the latter
COMPANY. Each Company was allowed thirty minutes
for preparation and thirty minutes for trial Exempt
Cd he hall
Oh the fifth "shoko throw q stream Of l42 feet She
was followed by Protection Engine, James Currau
Foreman which threw q stream of 40 feet or about
one foot over the ball. Peter 5. Wandel and Fire
Commissioner Thomas Lawrence acted as judges and
Assistant Engineer JameeLong as referee
| YEw-YoRK GERMAN NATIONAL CLUB
Tie members Of the German National Clubs Of this
CITY celebrated tho Anniversary by elegant banquet
Yesterday evening at Dramatic Hall, East Houston
street Many OF cur most prominent German eitiseno
we're present. Dr. T. krackogiler occupied the chair,
and the toasts George Washington ~ Der President
der vereingten Staten "Dio Unou" "Dousch.
land" Unsore Land und See Macht,' Die Patriot.
ischen FIauen U. JungfrGaen," Die Presse' &C.,
were responded to in eloquent and patriotic addresses
BY Mr. II. Wesendonck Dr. j. Schust4, Mr.. Wei Won
Gernsbaoh, Afr. A. Frank, DR.. Goldmark AR. A. Erbe,
&C The proceedings were agreoably interpreted
with music and continued until a late bour.
IBg NEw-YoRK CITY BANQUET
The city authorities Of NeW-York commomorated
tho Birthday Of Washington at banquout at Del
mooicos Hotel corner OF Fourteenth street aud Iiiih
avenue, on Monday evening. The tables were spread
with the axuries Of the season. and served in style
COMFORTING with tho reputation Of the celebrated
caterer.
Among the prominent gentlemen present were sz
Mayor Opdyke, Alderman Henry, Judges Barbour.
Hoffman Leonard Russell Col. Burger, Gen. Sand
ford and AlJerman Long who introduced the famous
California Chief Irataba.
Dodwor,hs Bond discourscd sweet music at inter
walls, and added vastly to the entertainment
When the cloth vas removed Alderman Henry mede
happy Introductory speech and concluded with the
toast, 90 The day VIC celebrate" Hon RGfJs Androws
responded
lie paid glowing tribute to tho memory II Wash.
ngtcni spoke Of his farewell address, and declared that
the principles OF that address had been observed the
war now upon us would never have occurred Honeger
doubted the loyalty Of the city OF New.Yo
The health OF Mayor Opdyke vas given With cheers
lie ead that nc responded tho sentiments Of the gem
tiemen who bod proceeded him. lilo declared il was
differed f,om the press that criticised the
money for such purpose The cost 81 the banouet ia
mere pttance compared with the wealth Of tho oity In
the words OF Webster no would rather pay the bin him.
self than !oIego the pleasure Of such oommcmoration
The Hon Thomas c. Fields spoke oftho Constitution
lie never DOUBTED the loyalty OF New York.
10 the fourth toast "Iho Union" Mr. Orlando
Stewart responded. He spoke Of tho attachment Of