The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-04

EXCURSIONS, pICNlcS, TURF SP1R7s.

The recurrence Of July has brought 10 US again our
National Anniversary. Independence pay It's men,
ton calls up in the mind OF the aged long Forgotten
memories of the day when festive SPORTS upon the green
the the country VILLAGE the ringing OF the oo
church bell at dawn, the booming OF ordnance
which save on This day, Old service only at "genon
Ganin' ~ all combined 10 render the occasion one VI
supromest pleasure and gayety How ardentiy was inns
event looked forward by tho youngser. who, "a t
approached stu nearer with the setting Of every sun
curing the Long and sultry June, counted the
aye that passed by and regretted that time would not
make sudden leap aud in amid noisy patriotism,
The ..Glorlous Fourth How no longed to evnce his
appreciation OF the day BY disbursing the whole dol
Dar, that ndugent papa or some favorite uncle was
10 bestow upon him for the furtherance Of
m boy sh though should say that account any
the less patriotic desires To every class OF society
the return of countrys natal day brings pleasing
and patriotic reflections Ninety.one years ago there
sprapg into existence nation, whose controlling
principle mans capacity for sef-government, and
spread before the vision OF the wondering peoples Of the
Old World was the declaration Of mans equality with
man. and the possession Of certain naiienable rights by
each As TO the successful establishment Of so strange
doctrine in governmental form there almost uni
versal msgvng. and the speedy dissipation Of the new
theory predicted by all who regarded as the
republic were not altogether free from doubt this
point, and among them was heard from Hamilton.
srom Adams aud from others who the birth of the
new nation, the declaration that the government
thus established experimental only in its character
and were bold enough to predict Its per-
manence beyond all peradventure. But II the nation
then only an infant was an infant Hercules, pos
ssssing within ITSELF and to DO manifested its age in
creased all the ponderous forces that appersn to the
governmental institutions of monarches To prove this
needs no lengthy comment. review OF nations
history will show very clearly how gigantic have been
the OF Young Columbia during tho past ninety
years From being confined in territorial extent
thirteen original colonies who united in the solemn decla
ration Of independence that will this day be celebrated
she nation has spread its far beyond tho limits
ssa the most e Sse the or h s0pa
bound shore and tho other the mighty Pacific calmly
sleeps; while soon by the annexation OF Sitka, the
American skipper will fly his countrys nag amid tho icy
broezes OF he frozen sea- and American commerce and
American thrift will find fields Of venture in
newly acquired Russian possessions
wherever in foreign lands there breathes to-day q
citizen OF the Union his thoughts will back to the
Soar land whose proud history he holds in fia
ence and while thirty millions of his fellow citizens cole
day with all the ardor and devotion that
peculiarly attaches 10 the American, he too though ho
Be the sunny tropics in the cold regions Of the
North whether in the midst OF European civilization, or
travelling AMID the runs OF Oriental cities. VIII Join
loving millions and this land that Of the FREQ
and 'the homo OF the brave
In this city who ''stay 10 see will find that the
GAY DO celebrated In manner that fully COMFORTS
with the dignity of the great metropolis Thousands Of our
people have determined anabandonment of the city
To-day and report has II that very general hegra will
take place Of those whose aim is TO escape the noise
and bustle incident the GLORIOUS Fourth" State
rooms and bertbs every line by river and Sound
al bought up for Tuesday and last night and thousands
who take this occasion TO out OF the city will
remain absent during the summer season.
THE MILITARY PARADE
win be under the direction OF Major General Alex
AAAnx GhaIar and ha thA href In av
parade that that officer has ordered since his elevation
% the high position he now occupies the FIRST
division, New York National Guard will DO out in force
IN accordance with the Generals orders and will DO
reviewed by his Honor the Mayor and Common Council
IN Madison square, at half-past seven O'Clock, A. N.
me military line will form as follows
The First brigade OF infantry West Tenth street
The Second brigade OF infantry on West Thirteenth
The Third Brigade Of infantry on West Fourteenth
me Fourth brigade OF infantry on Yves, Fifteenth
street
The right OF each brigade will rest on Fifth avenue.
At haif-past seven O'Clock A. NJ, precisely, the com
sna March. will DO wSsn on rs' s at OF
intervals by the other brisades In the order above
The line of march will DO up Fifth avenue through
Thirty. fourth street, down Madison avenue, through
twenty d street, down Fourth avenue TO Fourteenth
street
WI be exhibited the evening In the City Hall Park
West Broadway and Franklin street. Eghty-nrs. street.
between Third and Fourth avenues, Ffyfourth street
and broadway Mount Morris square Tenth avenue and
aS5th street. Marion square, Broadway and Thirtyfth
street. and the Battery These pyrotechnc exhibi-
sioes win comprise several displays Of more than
ordinary grandeur
sAIrIEs CHrMEs
Statutes win be fred the Battery at sunrise at noon,
ssd AZ sunset By tho First battalion Of artillery Be
des general ringing OF church bells that will take
pacs for one hour the morning at midday and At sun
"a the chimes OF grand Old Trinity under the manpua-
ION OF Mr. Ayhne will join their peas In honor OF the
occasion, beth in the morning and .. twelve n The
following the programme TO be runs out BY those
merry, merry bella"
l. Ringing the Changes on Eight Bells
q Hall Columbia
q Yankee Doodle
q Evening Bella
d Airs from Child OF the Regiment.
3 Columbia the Gem o. the Ocean
g. what Fairy Like Munc
D. Scotch Melody from Guy MannsrnC
D. Bright Rosy Morning
~ Roy's wife, &C. scotch Melody.
n Rose Of Allendale.