The New York herald., 1864-06-05

cerely devoted to big country; he is sincere
accomplishment Of great Deeds he Is one OF the
who exemplifes them (Hear, hear) We
don't want politicians now, but We stand In need Of
heroes and soldiers. who through God and Grant. will
lead the country TO triumphant success Cheers
No honor is too great 70 be conferred on him az he has
inaugurated species OF warfare that be exceed
The manner in which he has conducted pl ces him
side by side with Nanoleon and the most distinguished
leaders. Colonel jackson then concluded by calling
the people torstand BY Grant, with undivided country
This appeal was received with vocer and enthusiastic
the adjournment OF tho meeting in order TO,
give opportunity Of enjoying the Are works. He ear
4th Of July, 1868, that Richmond would be taken on
the 4h of July 1884, by forcc aud by the aid Of Lieu
tenant General Grant.
The vast assembage then dispersed, loudly cheering
the magnificent pyroechnic display which brought
the proceedings Of the evening to . conclusion.
Ser enade to Colonel William g. Hillyer,
or General Grants stan.
Colonel William 8. Hilyer, formerly General Grants
Chief Of STAFF, was last evening con'plimented by q
serenade from the Seventh regiment band his res
dence, 52 East Fifteenth street. few minutes past
o'clock the band assembled and, sitter playing
pieces musc Colonel Hyer appeared upon the
balcony and after the cheering had subsded addressed
his friends follows
GEsrExEy thank You for the honor or this serenade
and sccep m as the friend and representative or him
with whom have long enjoyed familiar intercourse
and intimate friendship Honored as have been with
bis affection, and for SO long time member OF his
military family had hoped to be permitted to enjoy 10
silence this grand demonstration tonight TO him who Is
6rst in FIRST the his coun men but
you have called upon Unexpectedly, and cannot for
bear adding nv voice to the enthusiasm Of the hour
General Grant assumed command OF regiment which,
from lie disorganized conduct seeking colonel
upon the ground that he bad no right to refuse. His
OF duty both officer and citizen Influenced his
fnRaeSs u y Fame s vass e M .no most
W ny and ..tc
duty imposed upon him. He is tho INSTRUMENT or
nor he under binding Obligations TO- any particu.
the Union and . citizen under tho constitution
fhe world stands amazed at the immense armies and
the mons money by the billions On either side. gain
cred not from the purse proud arsocra but from the
Of this land snd thus II is that thrce wears
ago was au bnmble private, unassuming citizen
the hrs man OF the nation aud the nrs; OF the day
And what has made Gen. Grant the which history viii
hand down as the hero Of this war? First and
it is account Of that high holy sense Of duty
which induces him to do the right at all times
and under all circumstances. I remembers well
three years ago in August, when General Grant
was in command OF the district OF Cairo, Ill, news
was brought TO him that the rebel army had
seized Paducah, KY, and were moving Columbus. He
seegraphed General Fremont. who was then com.
mand IN Missouri, asking permission to and take
Paducah. II then three O'Clock In tho afternoon
LOUIS Seven O'Clock came and the ocer ANNOUNCED N:
troos had embarked and the cassons ready still
aSswer The operator AZ $; Louis was Questioned about
placed in General Frenonts bands and, gealIenen he
had teesrs.hsa % n wsshins,on KNOW whether or
tucsy and gecilemen who should have been the heroes
Of this playing the part OF walking gen.
tlemen. Midnight came aud still no answer, when
General Grant, turning to me, said, "Coms on l will
take Padrcah II costs me my commission tChoars.)
And the morning sun shone federal bayone's march
ing through the streets OF Paducah That act not only
saved the Tennessee aud Cumberland rivers, but
paved the way for those expeditions which ended
Ia the ceptare OF Forts Henry and Tonelson.
received instruct TO "take Psducsh, you strong
enough" This matter the military history of this
war and shows You the great Characteristic OF General
Grant ard shows he is ready to accent position thu
Another great characteristic OF General Grant il
that iarsigniedness which looks beyond the
present disaster, ani secs Victory far Of where lesser
during the siege OF Fort Doneson when General Grant
bad been called on by Commodore Foote for conference,
that al attack was made upon right wing heh
dTiyen back. and deeat stared IN the face. General
Grant came back, and after momeut's contemplation
OF tho position OF affairs. sad'My right wing has been
badly worsed but Backner - ryiug TO cut his way OUT
ard that does nugur that be s conscious great
and DOW the rst that TO work vii, win the
day" and ordered General smith to charge the let
which done, and DoDelson He kaows
sseaes and his army has neve, rei,e,,.a .pd psvep
will. (Cheers) II ho cannot advsnce on the front be
viii on the rights but aovance be viii. tell you, gen
tleneu set hearts at rest subject.
The you have assembled TO honor TO night wi by
OF July plant the stars and stripes upon the de-
fences of Richmond and Atlanta. He knows the riThi
road to Richmond he has studied II we'll aud II Is
royal road but leads through pain and death, through
streams OF blood but there other and bis work will
rot he in vain thank for your kindness for
the compliment paid to him.
The Fireworks.
the conclusion or the speeches. about hspast eight
o'clock, the assembage directed concentrate in
Fourteenth street, opposite The Mason Doree for the pur
pose Of viewing the display q pyroiechny which
about 10 take place ABOUT this time the crowd had
swellcd 70 enormous proportions, and there could
have been less than twenty yve thousand human beings
packed together in ono solid mass a, the south
side OF the square. The spectacle presented was
most picturesque. Calcium lights hashcf IN every al.
reoton; rockets whizzed through the air and illuminated
the heavens win ures representing all the colors OF
rainbow; the haisou Doree ~ up IN the most gor-
geous manner, and several rows OF Chinese snterns
hung in brilliant array IN front OF the Union SQUARE Hotel
Biueigbts, Roman candles and other favor e pieces OF
pyrotechny constantly going on and the effect pro.
extreme Tho church of the Puritans was surrounded
with cloud Of light and glory, and the od the
square changed color as often as the famed chameleon
while the waters or The fountain sparkled aud gtered
with wonted briliapcy.
frames down the centre OF Fourteenth street facing
the Maison Deree The rsl piece constructed
70 represent bier, on which were the names q sedg
wick and Wordsworth in letters OF light.
The second piece consiued the names Of Meade, Han
ccck, Burnside. Warren aud Wright.
The third and principal piece was ~ more eaborets
character, represeutlng a mammoth shieid, with tho
stars and strives either side and the figure OF
the American eagle crowning the whole. Betwee5 the
eagle and the shield were the following words
a NlT1JS's GRATITUDE
GRANT.
Below the shield appeared the following
VICTORY, FREEDOM UNION.
The fourth piece simply contained the names OF shcr
man Thomas, Hooker and Mcpherson.
II spout half past nine O'Clock when all the prene
lions tor the commencement OF the display were com
peted. Everybody was beginning 70 grumbe, aud some
were moving for home, whom gun was nred, and Ia an
instant the first piece was IN q ba0.
scarcely had the light of the nrst piece died away when
opoc INN