The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-07-05
THE DAY IN BROOKLYN.

The day In Brooklyn was one which will long be re-
membered with feelings Of pride by the Juvenile portion
OF the community, who, being excluded from the seem.
ingly harsh provisions Of Superintendent Kennedy's
ukaso in relation to the Of firearms &c. enjoyed to
their hearts content the full exercise Of the prerogatve
Of Young America in the free and undsturbsd use Of
every conceivable noisy or dangerous weapon peculiar
to their idea OF patriotic observance of the annver
sary of freedom. Indeed the youthful portion OF the
community feel justified in mutually congratuating each
other on the superior privileges which they have
joyed In this respect, when compared with the New
Workers. though the wishes Of the adult portion of
the population were consulted in the matter there
be no doubt that the majority would wish that the
prohibtory order had extended to I ooklyn.
Throughout the evening, and indeed far into the
night Of the Of the Fourth the air resoundod with
the repeated report Of pistols miniature cannen gums,
Hre-crackers. torpedoes, &C., which caused many head
to heart wish that the noise and tun1lt of
the coming day were over But the day broke, and the
dreaded "nose Of meu and boys' awoke the suggard,
while the booming Of cannon that greeted the ear at
sunrise inspired patriotic feelings In the mind Of the
apathetc and caous OF old foges.
Business generally suspended in Brooklyn. but
ing open at ALL Tho liquor dealers complained OF lack
custom, and accounted therefor by the unusually
latter theory was evidently correct in the MAN.
The cars to Greenwood Fort Hamilton, Canarsie Coney
and elsewhere we're crowded from very early hour in
:as morning by men, women aud children, In holiday
a.li
shady and quiet retreat there to rendezvous for
the day, apart from the annoyances that abounded in
vest In extra fares thus collected
The display Of bunting was not 80 fine as on previous
years There was but meagre display Of Aags on the
City Hall, owing TO the mean parsmoniousnoss OF the
City Fathers whose attention was called to the fact that
they deficient in bunting some weeks since; but II
stated al the Board of Aldermen that there
money the city applicable for that purpose
This Is fact which, though worthy Of note, will not
be looked upon as crediiablo to tho Corporation
of this the third city lin sizc in the Union In former
years the decorations used on the City Hall have been
now 60 oScio the public buildings are compelled to pre-
sent bare exterior no matter how suspicious the
casion may be- With the exception OF the Fifeth all
station houses decorated with the flag Hooley's
Opera House was The most elegantly decorated building
in the vicinity of the Hall The Park theatre was also
out in flying colors. The starry emblem hoated from
many agstas in various parts OF the city and on pr-
vaic residences.
order from the summit OF Fort Greene, by the Seven
tieth regiment Of artillery. The battery OF tho United
States receiving ship Vermont also Deiched forth its
national sautaion at the same moment, while the bells
OF ST. JOINS the corner OF Washington and johnson
Streets and other churches peaod forth In unison with
tue general reocngs which inspired the hearts OF the
people this the ninety nrst anniversary OF the birth
OF tie United States Of america
There was no military parade In Brooklyn. Several
amateur base ball clubs INDUCED in social game In
rous sections OF the city, aud manipulated the ball and
bat sweerng heat Of the solar orb until fairly
exhausted Tho more experienced and apprecative OF
fraternity however repaired 10 the Captoine
ground 70 witness the match between the Atlantic and
S.s Clubs Quite large asse mbage Of sporisme en- were
gathered at the Three Milo House, on Fulton avenue,
who witnessed an interesting match which took place
between the members OF the Long Island Quot Club
The game commenced at two o'clock, and was played
with much dcxterty.
rlrE ACCIDENTS DURING TUE DAT
not numerous the circumstances taking Into
Consideration the vast quantity OF gun powder expended
a,ght warrant The following were reported throughout
lad named Stanley Brown, son OF Captain Brown,
OF the Forty eighth precnci was considerably burned
small cannon which he was loading about seven O'Clock
yesterday morning In front Of his residence No. 20
boy ten years old George Ward, residing Third
avenue. near Twenty second street, Gowanus while en-
gagged la setting OF Chinese crackers, csreessy throw
| one Of them into . small box OF eunpowdcr, aud
tanned several burns about the hands and face
40 irishwoman living at No Is Union street. named
Catharne Burke, while aboring under the influence Of
patriotic enthusiasm and strong drink, about eight
| O'Clock yesterday morning walked out OF the third
story window and fell 20 the sidewalk beneath Strange
she was not much injured She was cared for by
physician and then conveyed TO the Fortythrd precinct
station house. by oicer Grogan on charge Of intoxi
cation.
tcenth street. Fourth avenue, mad his right hand
terribly shattered by the bursting q pistol
non, s:ycc while playing with sunpswder' about noon
Yesterday severely burned about the face and head
EASTERN DISTRICT.
whether from lack Of public spirit or lack Of cur
roncy or waning OF the spirit Of aventysx, or for all
combined there evident falling of OF eutbu siasm
Hoas s The SPIRIT Yoass amsca %s.
not visible 10 any great extent and soliteic almost
| peryaded the populous thoroughfareA
TIN PARKS
| II was different however In the suburban re'f>ats
Boulevard Grove and Hauft's Myrtle Avenue Park wce
crowded with Joyous children Of toll In pursuit. OF csn
afr and pleasure At the latter place thousands assem-.
blcd 10 participate In the festivities provided by the
pastor aud trustees OF ST. Vincent dc Pauls Church,
the object being TO assist the building fond OF this
parish Az Grove thousands congregated 10 partic
pate promiscuous pleasures. and all we're satisnsd
In the evening there was grand display OF nreworks
AZ Mescrolo's Grove, Greenpoint the school attached
10 Church OF the Ascension assembled and
| the day nationally and harmoniousy.
The failure Of the present Mayor TO cause the hrt
bells rung heretofore exc.les unfavorable com
menl
The display Of fireworks at the Satellite Pond and
Boulevard Grove gave evident satisfaction 70 large as
senblascs Of citizens, ..
At halfpast one O'Clock yesterday morning IRE broke
out IN the upper part OF The wall PAPER manu- factory o.
Mr. Thomas Buckley, 10 Pacific street. between CartoI
md Vanderbilt Nv Owing the nfammabo natpfe
Of tho material the flames spread apdiy and the ertre
STOCK v6iued al about So 0oo was completely dsstrye ed
The loss The machinery IL estimated at 80 s00 IN
sured IN the Lafayette Insurance Company fs $1,000
aud IN the Montauk for $4,000. Tho building which "
| owned by w. B. Baker. IA damaged about ~ 0o0 fhs
| FIRE ~as evidently tho work II an incsndiaD
broys out in the stable OF J. u. Morrsii No 100 Fay
| mond street. The flames communicate 10 house and
stable adjoining also owned by Mr.. MorrelI. The wal
| horse formerly owned by General SpinolA and COW
which we're In tho stable, were turned 20 dcath Twt
buildings In the OF No 0f also owned by MI Nor
rell we're destroyed. The fases communicated 70 No
Ill. belonging 70 the McCans estate ana damaged