The New York herald., 1869-07-05

Thirty-drst precinct
Observatory place Ninety fourth street and Fourth
aveRue-Iwenty- tlrd pEecinc'
The Day in Brooklyn and the Suburbs.
BROOKLYN.
The Brooklyn Common Council committee having
charge OF the arrangements for the celebration of the
Fourth OF July In Brooklyn have prepared pro-
gramme which they think VIII give satisfaction to the
residents of the different sections OF the city. The dis
play Of fireworks viii not be very grand, rrom the
fact that only a small amount OF money has been
appropriated for the celebration. The militia ex.
pressed willingness to parade but the City Fathers
thought 1t would be too expensive. The committee
have divided up the appropriation as foows:-For
firing the salute IN the morning. $780, for three
bands Of music $500; Tor ringing twenty church
bells, sl00; for decorating the CITY Hail. 1925: for
Carroll Park $500; for fireworks at the corner OF
Broadway and Kutledge street, H. D., $3.50, ana at
the 1ruant Home, 500. The programme OF fire.
works for Fort Green, Carroll Park and the Eastern
District embraces the following pieces:-"Greek Ben
Colored Battery" "Chmese Bower,n "Shleld Of our
Unlon,n "IT1bute OF Ceres and Polka Dance,n 'ilm-
minated Yew Tree Cascade, =" "India Palmetto"
"kaledoscope,n "Faires FrOlIc." "Star OF Ameri-
ca" Triple Cross or Malta "Star OF lndepend-
ence" passion Flower,o ''The American Coat of
Arms" "Grand Mosaic Battery
JERSEY CITY.
Bells on all public buildings Will be rung for fifteen
minutes at sunrise. noon and sunset. a national sa-
sunrise on Van Worst Ecu&re and at sunset In Ham
ilton square. FireWerss in the evening Will be DIS
played IN haIaAlQa square and al the head of Mer-
Ger street..
NEWARK.
The fousS1ng is the programme agreed upon by
the special committee of the Common Council OF
Newark:-A national salute will be fired at sunrise
in Lincoln Park, at noon in Washington Park and at
sunset at Military Park, by the Newark City Battery,
Captain John B. Moore. The church bells viii be rung
for hall an hour at sunrise, noon and sunset. pro-
cesson OF the military, the municipal authorities and
oil Gfaf q faF ipt stpH tnnreb
through the chief streets of the city, Religious
vices will be held In the Central Methodist church.
In the intervals Of which the declaration OF lnde-
pendence win be reao by Colonel d. a. Ryerson,
and the Grafton of the day VIII be delivered by Mr.
Stewart L. Woodford, of New York. In the evening
a grand display OF fireworks Will be given on Broad
street, IN front OF the market the finale OF which
VIII be splendid coat OF arms supported by figures
OF Liberty and Justice.
The Theatres.
The GLORIOUS Fourth' was never great day at
the theatres III this city, and viewed from man.
ageral standpoint, in the simple light OF business
it is probably one OF the poorest days in the whole
year for theatricas Of all sorts. The pent-up pa
trlotism OF our 'trooly loilr citizens finds much
greater vent for Its ebuliency, during the sultry
hours OF the day, in sylvan shades ana on
the decks OF steamers gayy decorated with
the national bunting ana in witnessing the gratut-
t0us pyrotechnic displays furnished by the ''Con-
script Fatfers'' for their edidcaton in the evening"
than In sweating through tedious acts or heavy
dramas, witless burlesques and nonsenslcal panto
mines IN surocating auditorums. Other persons
there are who find more genuine patriotic amuse.
ment at home this particular day, in blazing and
banging away on their own account with H1re
crackers and in burning their fingers and clothing
with the brilliant sparks OF freedom" from "pin-
wheels" and "Roman candles, tnan by indugng
either in picnickian theatrical recreation.
The only thing that can arouse the dor
dependence Day" Is continuous ''s and W drizziy xiv
rain, and this, above all other things Ia
do not desire to be favored with. The rain would
spoil myriads Of excursions and would prevent
thousands from leaving the city; aud these thou
sands OF dissatisfied mortals would very naturally
turn to the theatre In the evening to seek solace for
their disappointment In heavy tragedy" or
auspicious day upon this OCCASION our managers
have made but very feeble efforts to induce the good
natured public to show their love of "liberty'' by
persplr1ng In any OF ''the coolest theatres, In
the city to the insplrng strains of Ifal Columbian
or Yankee Doodie;" yet the amusements an
afternoon and evening are both varied and at.
tracve, and will doubtless, prove sufficient for all
those who feel inclined TO patronize them.
At Booths, the shipwrecked "Enoch Ardent will
reDose "Under the PALMS, while watching for q
sail this afternoon and evening.
"fhe Triple Alliance or the Thompson troupe
the Laur troupe and the Clodoche troupe. expect
extraordinary troupe OF their friends to assist at
the representation OF the "Reconstructed Sinbad'
at Nibio's In the evening.
AT WalIack.s, the charming little Dora" will this
evening hrst draw tears OF pity from her stoical
auditors after which "Biacs- Eyed Susan,n in com
pany with Captain CroSstree will make them
shake their Jolly sides with irrepressble laughter
"O1ver Twist" Will ask for ''Morer this evening
at the Grand Opera House and perhaps the audience
will do likewise II they don't II win be no fault OF
Miss Lucille Western, who plays the part of Nancy
Sykes.
"The wandering Jew" who was some time ago |
hidden 70 walk on will indulge n some tan
eleven O'Clock IN the morning, AT two O'Clock in the
afternoon and again at eight O'Clock In the evening
At the cool olympic, Hlccory Dlccory Fox, by MS |
inimltable gTnaces and capers, and the Kralfys, |
by their eight fantastic" Inanmuvres viii tins eve.
ming endeavor to work their auditors up to a red.
hotn state OF excitement.
'He's Slim, or the Sopement.r a new burlesque |
on the drama OF EAST bynDen Will be the attraction
this afternoon and evening al the Theatre Comque. !
Emmett will also indulge in some Of his mrth- pro-
the Old Bowery keeping time TO the music OF "the |
day we ceebrate,u will iavor It's patrons with the |
patriotic drama OF the "Nier OF New Jersey' this |
patfiotc drama OF "Ihe Boston Tea Party "JacK
Sheppard' holds forth at the same house.
Bfyanps MinsLrels Will give two performances at
their nan IN the great Wigwamone in the afternoon
ahd lhe other IN tne evening. good prog ramme
Is offered, including Little Mac in the "Donny-
brook Jlg.n
Two grand concerts will also be given, under the
DIRECTION OF Theodore Thomas at the Central Park
Garden. Between the music ices cigars and lemon
ade VIII be strange indeed II the patriotic at this
place fail TO enjoy themselves
The DE Lave Family will try 10 break their necks |
on the trapeze and the Rig Sisters viii dance them.
selves INTO frlghtful state 81 persplraLon and "aM
for glory" at the WayerIey theatre this evening.
. .aL At nooleys opera House, Brooklyn our cousins
cellent opportunity for nduiginp ther pnrifsnicni
by patronizug the burnt cork 'Slubadu
and the celebrated Clodhopper troupe OF ebony
French dancers.r |