The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-05
THE FOURTH.

The eighty ninth anniversary Of our Independence
observed in this city yesterday with all the ec!at
New Workers could give to the occasion The military
display consisted of twenty five regiments Of infantry,
cavalry and artillery, accompanied by thirteen bands
and was received with greatest enthusiasm along the
line Of march The returned veterans had perfect
ovation dinner gwen to tho Irish Brigade at Irving
Hail. tho wounded sick and well soldiers enter
taned at the State Soldiers depot the City Assembly
shipping in the harbor was finely decorated, public
and private buildings were hung with flags
and streamers, the parks and streets were full
of fair women and brave men, and in the evening tho
fireworks in the various squares and other localities
closed the day a blaze of glory There less cas-
ualtes than usual eleven having been reported
occurring during yesterday and Monday evening" nine Of
which were inflicted by pistols most of them exploding in
tho hands Of the victims
At Gettysburg the day celebrated with groat en-
thusasm and the corner Of the soldiers monument
vas laid with the most imposing ceremonies AT day
uidhS one hundred guns fred by the camp on the
S.,sle field Az ten O'Clock In the morning the process
sl6n. headed by Major General Geary, moved from the
main stroo, of the town. and the cemetery was reached
a. few minutes before eleven, where the exercises
were opened with prayer and a discourse by the Rev
DR. Tying Of this city After the reading OF letter from
President johnson, regrettns that illness deprived MN
or tho pleasure Of being present. the ceremonies attend
,us the laying OF the corner stone gone through
IN nrofth dav
sivered an eloquent tbs sacrifices Of the pr
vate soldier which was followed by the poem OF the
occasion-sThoughis of the Time and Place"-written
and road by Colonel Charles G. Hdpine The exercises.
vere concluded by an address from Governor Curtin.
Al washington the National Colored Monument Asso.
citation had large and enthusiastic meeting, the GRAFTON
being delivered by william Howard Day, black man Of
rare intelligence ana good address Speeches were male
nv Hon Henry Wilson and Governor Hahn, and the
Rsv John Pierpout read poem written for the occa-
sion.
Al Albany the great feature Of the day was the faT re
cep,,on Of the New York State volunteer regiments
Icutcnan. General Grant present The presentation
address was made by Major General Bu'teraeld, an ad
dress was delivered by Governor Fenton and the Rev T.
H. Chap IN was the orator Of the occasion
In Brooklyn, Williamsburg Jersey City, Hoboken, w
che Hudson and indeed throughout the country general
IT, the great national holiday observed ms double
ocebration-as annversary Of the establishment oil
our independence day of rejoicing at the resto
ration Of peace throughout the land.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The Presidents health lie much improved that u IS
presunod he will be able to devote few hours TO bust.
ness on Thursday morning.
very exhaustive article the subject Of national
agriculture compiled from the United States census Of
$780, giving many practical suggestions and interesting
comparative Statistics Of progress throughout the various
States together with statement OF the enect OF war OF
that immense branch OF industry, and the number o.
elax ebolders and there at that time in thu
IJn,on will be found IN columns this morning
The extended and carefully prepared sketh OF on
Metropolitan Police establishment published In thi
mornings HERALD will DO found exceedingly inter st
ing showing does, the system Of organization Of th
force how is,gorernsd tho extent of territory owe
which IL has supervision, is power and efficiency, th
physical and moral requisites Of It's members, and IL
complete and minute arrangements for the accomplish
rnent of the many and intricate duties In the great wor
f preserving order with which IL Ia charged The Nc
tropolitan Police force In this city numbers something
over two thousand mcu and besides this city the Metro