New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-07-06

& p"I',ra and crackers popped In all directions from
the rising OF The sun unti Inc gong uoNA theftoi ana
the national emblem slrcamcd from hOusetop and church
spire There were many accidents resulting from the
carprs Of firearms, several destructive fires and dis
graceful manifestations by the trcmen, ana some crime
IN "i - IN, ~, ~; sun r Silent The Drriarafon was
NOT read. there was 10 oratiou. feeling al meAin-
ND seemed ipder restraint and short OF fre.crack
ers II is difficult 10 account for this apparent dathy
on any other ground than that all the publc-spiflted
citizens of the Dstrcp had departed with their families
for the country The city authorities provided pyrOtech
meal displays mt Boulevard Grove, aud AT the Satellite
Skating Pond, and thousands enjoyed the displays.
Tie preparations made this year by the City authorities
and the Commissioners Of Charities and Correction for
proper celebration Of The FOURTH ON VARS basc
OF former days. The prisoners were afforded very lte
evidence of he importance of the OCCASION but the in
mates of the Lunatic Asylum and the boys Randas
Island Jared rather better than usual The latter, who
acted quito prominent part III the celebration Of the
dAy i'm Harlem were called upon to parake OF excel
lent dinner. and the unfortunates who abide IN Bedam
also the uyeniles-favOrcd In the evening
with display OF fireworks.
The, Fourth was very generally observed and with
considerable animation this year throughout Queens
County. In Jamaica the fire department of the village
with apparatus gaily decorated, and preceded by "a
brass band, made parade and received as their guest
Hook and Ladder Co. No. l Of East NewYOrk and a del
cgatiOn Of fremen from Hampstead and Flushing The
department was under the command Of Chief Engineer
David Campbell and his assistant Charles Tenny.
a sumptu0us dinner was provided ior the nre.
ut that time were holding Festival The exercises Of
the day brought to close by the reading OF the
tions by Mcsrrs f. Alger and James V. $. Wooey and
the reading of q poem by Benz j. Brenton esq No acct
dent WORTHY of note occurred The roof OF the printing
Office of The Lopg Island Farmer caught fire from fire
works in the morning. The fire speedily eXtngulshed
Durnr fine literary exercises at tile Academy cxGOv
John A. King. who present was sezcdiwlth paray-
tic stoke. He Immediately conveyed to his home,
aud at this writing remained in an unconscious state
The day in Flushing celebrated by the reading of the
Declaration of Independence ana an Grafton In the Town
village was expended we have been unable to learn.
out of the sand heatOf the city into the GOODNESS and
freshness Of the suburbs several thousand persons went
the FOURTH and among other places COney Island AZ
triced suitable share II afforded the most engage
ment TO bahcrs who thIOnged To the Dcautiul sandy
beach and roCkcd with the big waves of the sea waters
aud were the happest Of thehappy. There were many
more kinds of recreation which the Island offered but
none which were popular as its bathing.
In Hudson Co.. n. j., the day was duly COMMUNICATED
The principal event was the visit OF HIS Exccency, Gov
Wadand staff To Hudson CITY, for the purpose OF present
ing the Rifle Battalion new set OF coors inJeTsey
City bells were rung and sauteswer ed AZ sunrise noon
and sundown by the fourth section Of Hudson County Ar
tillery The members and friends of 81 Peters Roman
At 10 O'Clock a. m the members of ST. Peters Temperance
Benevolent society and the Cadets oil Temperance formed
IN hne ana headed 10y bahd OF music haiceI 10 tno
ferry. where they received Father Hennessys Temper
ance Society Of Ezabethportand AFTER paradiug tmohgh
various streets III the city proceeded 10 cIsee'
Hudson City and spent the day III most agreeable man
ner The members OF ST. NdTys Church also went on PIE
nc to Mount Pleasant PARK. me 81 Battaloh n. d.
Rifle Corps, Co A. OF Hudson City, Capt Quicksilver;
Co b. west HOOoken' capt Ni.elanu, co =, JUiSy n.y.
Capt Toney; ANA 90 d. south bergen, Napt. CoiT ~
uner command OF Major Rodgers formed IN line at the
head OF Erie-st. and after marching through several
streets, reviewed IN front OF the CITY Han by Mayor
GOpsi and other city officials. In the evening there was
Common Council Committee, at ianiltOnsquare. which
witnessed by large concourse Of people. There
"a very general display OF nags throughout the
city and the ferryboats were literally covered with
bunting. presenting very gay ana pressing appearance
The dischargng OF firearms was prohibited, and the re-
suit is that the usual list OF casualties irOn That cause Is
omitted.
formed. and marching through the principal thorough
fares OF the c+ty and passing In review before Mayor Van
Ecper aud members of the Common Council proceeded
cPce for the purpose Of conducting the exercises Of the
NgWluiu.
and the Rev j. C. Edgar being called upon, offered up
an appropriate prayer after which the Declaration Of In
dependence read by Mr. Henry Thomas An Grafton
n. m, His Excclicncy GOV ward, accompanied by
stan officers, Adjut'It Gen. strykcr, surgeOnGen. :.
W. Oakley. Col Woodruff Maj. Alfred :. secrs, Capt.
Charles Cartois together with Brig Gen. HATFIELD,
the battalion officers. Mayors ana Common Council
OF Hudson City and Bergen, and number OF dis
tinguished citizens arrived upon the ground. Tho dis
tiur1ished party were welcomed 10y cheers from the
assemblage and salute by Lieut. Elers, fourth section
Hudson County Artillery. The military were drawn In
line in front OF tie platform To whom Gov Ward was IN
PRODUCED In few happy remarks by Gen h. X v Wright
and was received with loud cheers.
The Governor said: IL gives pleasure, officers and
OF the Hudson County Battalion state liie Corps.
to present To you ON behalf o the state OI NeWJesey
these State and National oolors, and know that commit
them to brave and worthy soldery who WI never dis
records are rcpcte lessons OF patriotism aud Of
Union which eyes US influence abroad ana security at
home representing the creatures ana Interests "i the
naO', they htly bestowed upon citizen soldsry.
intelligent 10 know and bold 20 maintain its honor and It's
welfare one OF the ahnNeisaiics OF onI oA,tc'e as
free people yOuare gathered Ia do II fitting honor and
the Republic so may IL be throughout the countless
years OF the future. let hope that neither foregy
but should you DE called 10 the support Of the National
life. you will remember that the colors You bear
represent the honor OF your state and country Tho
Tile coOrs then presehiGd To MAJOR Rodgers who
gracefully received them aud Insured the Governor that,
credit to his command ard honor 10 the State ana Nation
Cheers then gwen for the Governor and STAFF, Gen
passed review before tho Governor and staff AT
81 p the Governor. stan and city authorities were
at
guests took their departure The celebration was Ter
nations aud music by walacos Band During the march.
Ing OF the procession, number OF the soldiers, ncmen
compelled fall out OF line, but far as known OF
them were dangerously injured. Aboy whose name was
not known. was run over by an officers horse ana had
the horse stepping on him. Beyond the above no casual
There was no public celebration In Hobeken but the
city filled with pleasure-seekers from New-fOrk,
and I'm the evening there were fine displays OF fireworks
ing from the Jersey shore crowded with people,
seeking pleasure In the rural districts.
There those who don't Ike tOrpedOes and lire
crackers pistols and cannon. Hundreds OF these people
nocked to Long Branch on the Fourth In this cool
seabeat place they found opportunity TO reflect upon
the deeds OF their fOreiahers in good FourthofJuy
way, for they not obliged 10 be continually on the
alert for the cscapades 0f y0lhg America. One could
walk out without having crackers by mistake fired In
ones ear having ones best hat backened by gun
All OF which made the day than olerable In the
evening there some very pretty displays Of fireworks
At Washington Rock three miles from Planficd, y. j.,
about people witnessed the laying OF the corner
OF monument 10 Washington, on the grounds Of
the Washington Rock House, overlooking the beautiful
valley lying between the mountains and the and
between New York and Trenton Ten Masonic Lodges
represented. The Grafton was pronounced BY j.
Dagget Hunt, esq III the evening there display OF
fireworks IL was from this rock that In the Summer OF
1775 Washington took daily morning and evening obsoT
vaons Of the British army movements The monument
is 20 cost 100000
In Newark.-BOth professions ~ military, and hremcn,
and the Catholic societies made fine display, which
lV nfE etfI and
The celebration unusually free from disturbances.
Several accidents occurred from fire Thomas Bar
nett lad, had his hand blown OFF, and lad named
Smith in Newest hadhis hand badly hurt by expo
sion 20 require amputatiOn. Patrick TOrmey, trunk
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