New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-06
THE FOURTH OFJULY
THE CELEBRATION IN THE CITY.
PARADES, FIREWORKS AND FESTIVALS.

seepers from their beds and tho booming Of cannon an
nounced the Anniversary day Of American Independ
eDce. The weather was delightful. cool wind fut
tered through an unclouded atmosphere and the SUI
shone down upon domes. towers, and mlsts from
which ieated the stars and stripes New YORK at al
early hour WIS alive with ceebrants who manifested
their patriotism If in other way by exploding vast
Quantities of gunpowder. Many of them doubtless
were IKE the valiant knight who thought he was borr
60 be soldier because he liked the odor OF sulphur ana
satpeter
Before noon the grand military procession which had
moved from uptown, passed through the City Hal
Park IN the presence OF an immense Number Of de
lighted and enthusiastic spectators The martial music
the splendid Banners and the column Of marching
men, sufficient % inspire even a stole with pa
triotc emotions. The accurate movements and soldier
u bearing Of the troops reflected credit upon their dis
cipine' and Their fine physique afforded evidence Oh
great powers of endurance.
Thedisplay of flags and streamers was exceedingly
3ne n the harbor groves OF nests were gay with te
days of all the nations rCUIcsented at thS port Ire
public buildings and many private residences were
decorated with banners. CUnyeynnces on lana ana
water made tasteful exhibition OF our faVore cOlors,
and In not few instances the dresses OF children DIS
played the red white and blue in harmonious eombl-
nation
steamers or behind the iron horse had the pleasure O.
seeing the panorama of green meadows, pening heids
aud orchards that promise abundance ana hey escaped
the noise Of the constantly exploding hIe-cfacAeIs'
Central Park JOness Wood and al the places OF public
resort in the vicinity Of the city were visited y large
numbers Of persons who seemed determined to make
city could not fail 10 form good opinion OF me be-
ba1ior OF the boys and young men in The streets.
Notwithstanding the noise caused by firing guns ana
pistols and the burning Of powder done mp III curious
packages to please Yong America, good order gen
orally prevailed; there were but few exhibitions oil IN
tempeTanoe the outrageous practice OF hurting burning
missiles under the feet Of horses WIS., with exceptional
4nstances ignored, and women and children have less
crse than formerly 10 complain OF the careless dis
trbutioa Of torpedocs a.d other explosives Stores
were closed and all Business Of importance sus
pended Crowds Of pleasure seekers visited the var
bus places Of amusement and at night the points
designated for the display Of hreWorks were tA!oAseg
with spectators. City Hall Park was packed, and
Printing House square filed.
The magnificent show OF sreworks at that point eI
oied universal commendation and when The battle be
tween the ships presented the cheers OF me
great mass were enthusiastic Though mlulc hght'
IL intensely exciting, especially when blazing broad
sides wers buried from hre-shp IN the other. ihe
balls Of fire falling from the rockets reminded many OF
Che shells that may fall sbriekng upon the nest oil
Rebels in Richmond.
Although the weather was pleasant and the sourccz
Of amusement and the denominations OF patriotism AL
chat could be desired there was vein OF sadness run
ming through the manifestations Of loyalty. Hope ana
pleasure were tempered with sober thought, because
the great principles FOR which fathers fought and
the liberty which they were jeoparded by Rebels
yn arms who seek the dissolution U the Union and the
destruction Of the national life The people could not
forget the brave men who celebrated the Fourth IN
front Of the enemy, their gallant comrades who
have fought their last battle, and whose urCugh VIII
last forever. They have no doubt as 70 the ultimate
result OF the struggle and they hope that before the re-
turn Of our anniversary Of Independence oni nag
will float in triumph everywhere over Tree ana unal-
vided country
The MILITARY DlsPLAY.-Thought the parade
Of the LIST Division. n. Y s. N. G., fine display
yet it lacked that grandeur which numbers would have
given e. 1t was VIC think the smallest force that this
division has turned cut But tie troops made up
what they lacked in numbers in good marching and well
Alorc the line of march crowds were gathered 10
Wow the spectacle, and each regiment filed by they
we're crested with loud cheers by the masculine portion
aud with smiles and 1uttering OF heDdkerchiels by the
fair sex on balconies and tO0ps Line was formed ct
n n on Fourteenth street tho right resting on nlyer
sity place The procession marched down Broadwey
through Reade street and trough the east gate OF the
PARK passing in review before the Common Council.
Tho following il the order in which the division moved
and the commanding officers and number oil men IN
Fsoor troop: Capt Otto men Msjor Gen. Sanford
Regiment Cavalry Col b. C. Mutton. $50 Sd Regiment,
Hussars Col. -, 500 men; 5th Regiment, Col Louis
Berger 600 men; 9Th Regiment Col. w Mason ~ men
i2th Regiment Col Ward POO men; ei,h Regiment, Col
Conkhng 400 men an Regiment Hosyy Artillery 70" men
Col CLARK, $50 rnepj 9th fssnent Coz J. ~ Vsren $50
@sn ?i,h Rsg@ent Msj,5I So ln I'm hSP Poa,
ThS'estf Regiment, Col Bagley, was not on parade
owing to its departure to day for Fort Richmond also
The 55th Regiment Col Le Gal was not ont.
Capt ThOrne Of the Iwenty-sixth Precinct, was In
charge OF the police arrangements NJ the City iaD
After the Division had passed through the fafk lne
regiments were dismissed.
TAMMAYY HALL.-The Sachems and their
friends had a high time in old Tammany Hall yester-
day. The wgwan he's been recently renodeled, and
particular pains taken TO decorate 1t with hags
portraits notices. and the insignia Of the Order. AS
matter Of course there great crowd present. for
those who have no taste for music and eloqnenct
seldom ignore a good dinner especially when il
Is 10 be washed down with wine. The exercises
commenced at o'clock p. m. win an overture
by the eth Regiment National Bandi then came
tie opening address by Grand saehem Fgfd!, wSicl
81 the Public Schools led by Prof Coburn, with piano
accom- paninent by Prof Chas. +. Olney. The DeclaT
stion Of Independence was then read by lsoDer -
Hutchings and Prof COlburn and pupils sang national
ode Of which the following Is specimen verse;
Patriot Sons Of Truth and Right!
Friends Of Union-Freed om-Light
30, from Heavens grand hight,
Calls you forth to-day
from fhrse lals tte echoes ring
COB ALONE Is REEDOns kiSe
lie our country peoee shall of1ng'
A. Oakley Hall. ESQ.,. delivered the Grafton when
Uas received with great Enthusiasm
The exercises in the large room were concluded Dy
enging the Star Spangled Banner: dinner was ihen
eaten toasts were given and small speeches we're made
By at least dozen different persons over tue Wahuit
and the wine" A peace man from NewJeisey NeH'
home with very large insect buzzng IN MS ear l9r
the President said with marked emphasize that heAp
not waut 10 hear such dslC al and cowardly sentiments
spoken in the presence Of tho Braves III the Old Wig
wan. The after dinner exercises were continued unD
late in the afternoon. As late o'clock one Vi th'
speakers commenced set speech 10 mere handful o.
hearers in the small upper rOOm and another addressed
narger crowd in the vicinity Of the bar lie was Jay
tshing his praises upon a certain General whom ~
wished 70 sec nominated for President Of the United
States The following gentlemen were the Spcln Coin
1nittee of Arrangements: Douglas Taylor, Daniel u
belaVsn Matthew 7. brennan. james u. Nicholson
Isaac Boil William VI. Tweed, Elijah H. Purdy.
THE FOURTH AMONG THE SmPfISG.-Tht
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