New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-06
The Day Elsewhere.
m WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. Wednesday. July g. 1865
With the exception Of the celebration In the
grounds tho observance Of the Fourth here
was confined 70 dminutivs picnic or two drives cot
Of town or steamboat excursions down the Potomac
From sunrise 10 sunset the city presented an unusually
inanimate aspect Bar.rooms and drinking saloons
were deserted By their accustomed hsbucs the streets
lacked even their usual busy throngs and with the e.
cepon Of Juveniles the people evinood an intention to
enjoy the day 10 quiet relaxation. The Coored ceebfa
ton was Of course tho grand feature OF the day and
passed of unmarried by accidents or Disturbances OF
any kind In fso throughout the city mono OF the cas-
ualt,es generally inscpersbe from the day occurred
The boys INDUCED In o moderate burning OF powder
carly in the day. but from the fact that they had e.
hausted either their pocketnoncy or their patriotism
soon subsided and after pedestrians could safely
venture on the streets without donuing coat Of mail
to defend themselves against the miniature explosives
In the hands Of inconsiderate youngsters
Tho address Of the eoored orator, o. Howard Day
OF your CITY, Is spoken Of by all who listened TO In
terms Of the highest admiration. Not only was de-
yered with Incompatible eloqucnce and force but Its
language and sentiment were especially Appropriated
the occasion and exhibited high degree Of intellect
In the orator. He was frequently interrupted by IN
front and the occupants Of the platform. among whom
were large number Of most prominent celebrities
The poem Of tho venerable Dr. Pierpont was listened
10 with close attention. and likewise frequently
applanded The powerful addresses OF Senator Wilson
Of Massachusetts and Gov Hahn OF Louisiana were
received with the greatest enthusiasm particularly
when they assured their listeners that they had noby
stood by the country the people would stand by them
and soon give them the privilege Of casting loyal ballots
for the Union which they had helped TO prescTre.
During the exercises letters were read from Gen
Fremont Gov. Andrew John W. Torney. Fred. Doug
lass and others all Of which expressed sympathy with
tho objects OF the celebration Later In the day the
ooored Sabbath Schools took possession Of the platform
and went through number Of interesting exercises.
The fireworks south Of the White House In the even.
ing. attracted al immense conoo1rSe Of people, and
were beautiful and appropriate. piece encirccd by
motto and representing tho pictures Of Wsshington
and Lincoln perhaps the fines. Of the collection
At Carver Hospital the day also duly Observed.
Prof Shutc Of Columbia College delivering tho Grafton,
and addresses being made by Drs. Clark and Utter.
Chaplain Kimball and Mr. Evans OF the Treasury De-
partment A sumptuous dinner also served to the
inmates VI the hospital and everything passed OIL pleas
antly.
IN DoYLEsT0wN, PA.
PHILADELPHIA Tuesday, July 4. 1858
The Fourth OF July was very periodically
celebrated In Doylestown, Bucks County. yesterday
large and enthusiastic meeting held In honor OF
the ay which was eloqleDly addressed By Mr. jerome
Buck Of New.YoIk. one Of tho counsel for JeEIrson
Davis
IN HARRISBURG.
HARnfsBuRG. PA, "Wednesday, Jn'y g. 1865.
Tho observances Of the Fourth OF July in this city
we're characterized BY great enthusiasm and splendor
Of display.
The Union men turned ont In civic procession.
The military also made grand display.
number Of arches were erected throughout the city.
which were beautifully decorated. az were aso nun
Der OF public and private buildings.
The procession ended with a banquet and Grafton on
Capitol Hill.
The Democrats also turned ont In gres. force and bad
a grand rejoicing In beautiful grove few miles from
the city The lion Charles Riddle delivered most
eloquent and patriotic orstion and grand banquet
was served gratutousy to the people, and all were In
v,ed to come and partake Of 1t. The proceedings
throughout we're conducted with the greatest dseoru
and enthusiasm.
In the evening the remen indnged In a.orch.light1
procession The route which they passed and the
greater portion Of the buildings In the city ill.,
minated. including the dome Of the capitol.
But accident occurred. AT the firing Of salute
In the morning soldier attached to the Invalid Corps
was badly but not seriously burned by the premature
explosion OF o gun. |
UTICA. N Y, Wednesday. July S. 1865.
The celebration in this city was spirited and
heie. The Grafton was delivered by Ellis H. Roberts
Of TAs Ulies Herald.
IN CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI. Wednesday. July 5, 1865.
The Fourth of July was celebrated here with |
more enthusiasm and display than were ever witnessed
before. An immense procession Of militia, retained
soldiers and civic societies psraded she streets and at
night there was magnificent display OF fireworks.
The w sther was excessively hot.
IN BOSTON.
Bosros Wednesday, July S. leG5.'
The very extensive programme for the public
enjoy men the Fourth was handsomely carried ont
in nearly all It's details Tho weather delightful
Immense crowds from the country throngod the city
and enjoyed the festivities.
Among some Of the striking features was the intro
duction OF Admiral tsrragut and Gen. Anderson to
some thousands OF children In the Music Hall grand
city procession, tho Grafton Of the Rev. j. NJ Manning.
and The city dinner In Faneuil II all
The da,s bibation closed with magnificent displays
of fireworks the Common and IN several Of the Parks
and imposing celebration Of Independence Day that has
statue OF Horace Mann placed in front OF the State
Uouse opposte TO the statue OF Daniel Webster was
appropriately naugurated yesterday. Addresses were
made by Gov. Andrew and DIR. f. u. Howe.
Owing to the high wind the regatta on the Charles
River was only partially carried out. There q two
mile race for single SOUL wherIies prize 500. which
seconds, The race Of fonr.oared boats, 8 niles
prize $500 was won by the Samuel Collyer of New. |
York; time - minutes, ~ seconds.
IN BURLINGTON.
BURLINGTON, Vt. July s. 1855
The Fourth Of July was celebrated yesterday
nv salutes bcLringing. and Q grand display OF fire
works The Declaration Of Independence was read By
Col T. B. Grub. and ]. Howard Pugl. MD, dey.
cred an Grafton which was received bv the vast CON
course OF people In attendance with mcrited applause