The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-05
THE DAY ELSEWHERE.



ing the parade OF the military, comprising the Fifth
and Eleventh brigades Of the Second division under
command of Major General H. B. Duryea an event
which has not signalized the observance of the
Fourth there since the first year Of the late rebellion
The programme, as published yesterday,
adhered to and the regiments parsded with very full
ranks presenting a most creditabe appearance.
The line was formed as early a. half
past seven O'Clock and the column moved
with rare ana commendable promptitude at
eight O'Clock. the appointed time They were
reviewed by his Honor Mayor Kalbneisch and the
Common Council from the steps OF the City Hall at
ten O'Clock in the presence Of large concourse OF
citizens, ana were shortly thereafter dismissed.
As the order of superintendent Kennedy prohibit
ing the discharge Of pistols and firearms did not
extend to Brooklyn the Fourth Of July being ex-
copied by q city ordinance in that city from the
statutory prohibition on which his order was found
ed, Young America had full sway, making the at
mosphere redOlent with the smell OF sulphur gun
powder and burnt waddng, while the noise of ex
plosive weapons both great and small, was inces.
SAINT from daybreak until long past midnight. All
the courts and public olces were closed during the
day as were also the stores throughout the city.
The City Hall, which was decorated under the
supervision OF the keeper OF the hall, Mr. p TOrmey
never looked 70 nner advantage on gaia gay over
lines leading in various directions from the cupOa
to the roof bore nearly five hundred flags ana sig
nails. In the centre OF the building was "a large
Shield with the STARRY emblem" either side. The
County Court House was also an object calculated to
attract the attention OF all who witnessed the taste
full display Of bunting presented
There were no less than Six public plcncs held
Pope's Iefiert's Myrtle avenue, High Ground. Bou.
levard and Throop avenue parks: Here the people
enjoyed partial respite from the excessive heat
which prevailed In the built up portions OF the CITY,
though beneath the shade Of the trees the At
mosphere was almost too close for satisfactory IN
ISOLATION. accompanied by large party Of their
friends, went ON their annual picnic excursion down
The city railroad cars on all the lines were well
patr0nized but few persons finding 1t agreeable to
walk, owing to the prostrating effects OF the solar
along the streets. On the COney Island road the
travel was unusually great; and in order to guard
against the possibility Of the recurrence Of the dis
to preserve order generally, Inspector Folk des.
patched the central squad to Coney Island In the
- THE FIREWORKS IN THE EVENING
under the superintendent Of the Common Council
Committee, were very fine. Pyrotechnical displays
Of Carroll Park, In the western District, and at the
Satellite ground, corner OF Broadway and Rutiedge
street. In the Eastern District Rockets, Saxon cross
cascade shells, Mexican sun, towering aloe, gallo
pade Of serpents, &C., concluding with washington
on no formed the principal pieces .set or
varied but slightly. The City Hall was beautifully
illuminated by one hundred Chinese lanterns, while
feet by six, exhibiting portrait Of washington in
the centre, with the motto, "First in war first in
peace and hrst in the hearts Of his countrymen."
Over the ngure Of Justice another transparency,
which lent pleasing effect to the whole
During false alarm Of IRE given for the Second
district, shortly after twelve O'Clock, fight took
place between party Of drunken mitiamen and fire.
men, near the corner OF Court and J0raomOn Streets
which, owing to the crowd assembled at the time,
baderair to assume serious proportions Fortunately,
however, the police were at hand and stepping in
among them arrested three OF the most turbulent Of
the combatants, who were taken to the Forty first
turbance occurred between iremen on Myrtle
avenue about the same time. but no arrests were
little girl whose name could not be ascertained.
residing IN Hilary street. near GOld had the first
Joint of one Of her fingers blown Off by the premature
explosion OF Union torpedo yesterday about noon.
The driver OF an ice cart named Mathew Gam,
while under the influence OF liquor, fell from his seat
the cart, on Washington street. near the square,
about half-past O'Clock yesterday, and was Sc
verely injured, the wheels passing entirely his
body. He was taken to the Washington street sta
ton house. where he was attended by DR.. Cochrane.
The alarm OF fire in the Fourth district, sounded
at about halfpast four O'Clock, occasoned by the
discovery or fire In the house owned and occupied
by Nathan Ballard No. lsz Adcphi street. Tho
building was damaged TO the extent OF 81, 500 and
pany OF New YORK. The fire was caused by a guam
tlty OF fire crackers, which were thrown on the roof
member OF Columbia Engine. No. TO- named
John NJ. selien, who had hold OF the rope running
to the above named fire, fell, when passing the
corner OF Myrtle and Classon avenues and the wheels
OF the apparatus which is a heavy double decker
passing over his body he killed instantly. The
deceased was q married man and leaves wife and
three children who reside In Kent avenue near
Myrtle.
THE DAY IN WILLIAMSBURG.
The citizens OF this section of Brooklyn gave vent
TO their patriotic feelings in various ways. Business
was altogether suspended and enthusiastic youths
kept possession OF the streets all day and made u
decided impression upon the minds OF suggards By
their loud appeals TO patriotism. sad AFFAIR how
a German shoemaker. residing on Fonrtn street street
near North Second, while honoring the day by firing
salutes aimed revolver at the person Of Diedrick
ncghbor OF his, without knowing that 1t contained
ball cartridge, and fred A bullet In one Of tho
and death resulted in a few moments. This so ex.
cited Zeer that he Immediately resolved upon self.
street he paid his fare at the Houston street ferry
and then precptated himself OF the bridge into the
apd was SnS HIS sod
u. Sternes was twenty-five years OF age, q clerk In
the grocery store OF Henry Holstein. Zeller was
many.
CELEBRATION AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
The feature OF the day was the celebration at st.
Johns Methodist Episcopal church, Bedford avenue
The programme was appropriate and comprehen.
siye His Honor Mayor Kalbneisch reviewed and
Seventh regiment band furnished the music, Mr..
John Otis read the Declaration OF Independence and
various accomplished artists filled the vast sacred
pile with strains OF sweetest melody. The exercises
occupied the entire afternoon.
ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS.
James Travis residing at 65 North Sixth street,
home by the police.
John Cain, OF New York, was brought into the
Fourth street station house suffering from sunsroke
but recovered after proper attention.
!ohn Hanon, twelve years OF age, whose parents re-
side az 81 North Sixth street. lost his LEFT hand by the
premature discharge OF pistol. Sent to City Hosp
tai by Captain WAGON.
John Donohoe, while nring at a fence or Newtown
creek, near GreenpoInt avenue, pat bullet into the
LETT knee Of John McCarty Donohoe was arrested
and locked up.
An unknown man was drowned at the foot of
Java street, Greenpoint, while bathing. His body
was not recovered. His clothes were taken TO the
Greenpoint station house.
A son OF James Gould. Franklin street. Greenpoint
was severely burned In the face by FIRE crackers.
George Marsh, colored eight years Of age, fell into
the cellar OF the new building 1853 Grand street. and
sustained Q compound fracture Of the left arm he
was taken to bis parents residence, In Marshall
street. BY Sergeant Doty, OF the Forty sixth pre-