The New York herald., 1866-07-05


Grammar school at Mount Morris.
The leading OF the district OF the classic ground
of Harlem in the Of judcous choice selected
the natural esplanade at the foot Of Mount Morris In
Harlem for tho celebration OF the nations glory tho
ninetieth anniversary Of American Independence
Among tho principal personages present we're the Grand
Marshal, Mr. J. Stratton of the Twelfth ward; Mr.. a.
B. Perkins Inspector; Messrs Warner, Boyce Rowland
and Miller, the Rev. Mr.. McKown, Mr. NcSorley, notary
public; Mr. VIM. Jones, Assistant Superintendent
of the school, and Mr.. McGregor. Professor OF
the musical department Of the institution Mr.
j. Outwater, Chairman, assisted by the Troa.
surer and secretary; Messrs. D. T. Tieman, and
b. Daily This being the nrst public display Of tho
Fourth Sr July held by any public school in the Union
sanciity inasmuch from the heights Of Harlem
the Adutan General conveyed the orders OF Washington
In 176 In despatch In which the Immortal deyerer OF his
country inspired his ranks with the that was
irQm the heights Of Harlem tho liberty Of America should
snAnata
The proceedings OF the day were inaugurated
by . military drill Of the boy-students OF the school,
conducted BY Captain Black Of the United States army
After several military eyoluions had been gone through
with commendable precision music and concert singing
were introduced and performed 10 the qualification Of
numerous audience in which the genter participated
in an eminent degree And then uhe time for
display Of oratory some Of which would do honor TO q
statesman OF the highest position and. without any In
the first speaker in tho first place. In the course Of his
ooservanons which occupied half an hour Of nxed At
tenton Of the meeting,
Mr PHRKJNs said that II not unlikely under existing
circumstances that the United States might involved
In war with England, arising from the depredatons
perpetratcd American commerce by pirate ships fitted
out and protected b. the English government OF such
contingency might arise war with France, arising
from the Mexican trouble IL in the latter the
French Emperor should refuse 10 withdraw his troops
from Mexico, IL was not improbable that OF the
youths who were then before him might no distant
day be marching through the streets Of Paris the
OF "Yankoc DOODLE and, tho other hand II was
just possible that the kindred troops might
march through the very heart Of ENGLAND the martial
air OF Hail Columbia" loud cheers In conclusion
Mr. Perkins begged permission express the hope that
the day was not TAR distant when the controlling
the destn OF this great nation would arrive st
the conclusion that II Is right and proper to
give the Southern states all the rights and
privileges 10 which they Justly entitled,
and when reconstruction shall be accomplished in fra
formal love- then the great Empire State wk be ennobled
and the motto Excelsior the American banner shall
be the brightest gem in Tho grand constellation OF her
sars. The eloquent speaker concluded amidst loud
plandts after which the assembly addressed by
several distinguished speakers In succession. And
thoee proceedings were terminated the principal men,
with select company, assembled in Washington Hall
and enjoyed the hoSptaes of their lady friends who
gracousiy provided for them n agreeable repast
Songs speeches and music formed Joyous passages in
the entertainment, and all separated Wishing that the
Fourth should become more frequent than once year.