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

Grand Time Among the Bergen Dutch.
reconsideration fn Hudson City, &c.
Tho people of Hudson county observed our national
day Of rejoicing yesterday to far greater extent and
with much greater enthusiasm than has been known for
many years previous. Almost every one, from the hum
bcst to the highest citizen felt the blessings Of
which 30 suddenly burst upon Us, and in some man
ncr expressed their joy thereat. In Jersey City
and Hoboken there was no public celebration, In
the first instance, owing 10 the "dead lock" or
disorganizcd state of the Common Council, whereby
Mayor Cleveland refused 10 approve resolution appro:
prstng funds for that purpose and in the latter case
the Council Board Of Hoboken had funds from which
to make appropriation The only celebrations In the
county under municipal authority at Hudson City
and in South Bergen township and both Of these were
highly crcdtabe TO all concerned.
So far as known up TO late hour last night
atty or breach Of the peace worthy Of occurred 10
mar the pleasures Of the day.
TIE CELEBRATION At SOUTH BERGEN.
Al South Bergen the day celebrated by the firing
of national salutes ringing Of BELLS grand procession
oransn and other proceedings in the grove, public
dinner and fine display Of fireworks The following
was the order Of proceedings procession formed at
ten O'Clock A. on Old Bergen Square" in the follow
ing ordcr:-
Keyport Band.
franklin Engine Company No I, twenty-one men.
headed by the Chief Engineer
Bergen Truck No. !, thirty:six men
stec Of Arrangements and Common Council
Returned Veteran Soldiers
Invited Guosta
Three wagons canoped and tastcfuy decorated with
the American coors and containing thirty six handsome
Young ladies' ared In white with sashes Of red, white
and blue and wreaths Of flowers their brows Also
two beautiful young misses representing the Goddess Of
tizena In
Mr.. George W. Thorn acted as Chief Marshal
Messrs Samuel McBurney and Harrison Pnce acted n
assistant aids and Mcssrs. James Edgar, Edward Van
Wrinkle, j. Chapman, George Riker William T. Keeney
and r. s Allison assistant marshsla
The procession marched to Claremon Grove, where
the exercises Of the day took place The large stand
which was tastefully decorated with nags occupied
by the members OF the Common Council the COMMITTEES
Of Arrangements, invited guests and the young ladies
representing the States Of the Union There be-
tween two and three thousand people present. the greater
| portion Of whom were females
The exercises the ground, consisted Of music By
the band, prayer by Rev. Dr. Taylor, reading Of the
Declaration Of Independence by Mr. Georsew Beaie On
ODE Grafton by Mr.. B. W. Throckmorton, music, the
doxoosy which the assemblagc Joined, and benedic
ton DR. J. NJ Corneison President Of the day, occu
The orator. Mr. Throckmor,on delivered a most clo
late rebellion, showing what had been accomplished by
our army, which has become powerful that both Eng
land and France DESTROYS OF continuing on friendly
terms aud that to-day this country stands the rst In tn
| world. .
| The procession then reformed and merchcd TO tn.
| Town Hall, where public dinner was paraken OF, ant
after which toasts offered and speeches were mad
| by Hon f. b. wakemau, Mr.. Doolittlc, A. g. Harden
| bergh Esq, John Rodgers, Esq. Jarvis Brigham ESQ
| Mr. b. W. Throckmorton and others
| In the evening, there excellent display OF nrc
works on the greene In front Of theyfown Hall, which
was witnessed by large concourse OF people The cee
bration was grand success and passed OIL to the salts
| faction of all concerned.
TIE CELEBRATION AT HUDSON CITY.
The citizens of Hudson City held Fourth OF JUL
Jubilee Yesterday afternoon TO celebrate the return
peace and a restored Union, and TO welcome home IN
returned soldiers. a,
| Al two P. NJ procession was formed In front OF th
| County Court House IN the following ORDER
| waaces Band.
| Mayor Common Council and returned Volunteers.
| Speakers In Carriage
Chief Engineer J. NJ Wallace marshal OF the day. an
| Assistants.
Hudson Engine Company No. l. drawn by three horses
| hfty men.
American Hose Company No ; twenty-five men.
Washington Engine Company No. 3; hfty men.
Hudson Hose Company No 8; twenty-five men.
Liberty Engine Company No. 4; nftytwo men.
xuok, can0pied with the American eol0rs, CONTAIN