The New York herald., 1869-07-06
THE DAY IN NEW JERSEY.
jersey City


would not take second part yesterday to any other
city In the State. Those who were keeping the vigil
faithfully and well during the night, and whose eyes
ut last became heavy, were aroused at four O'Clock
In the morning by the firing OF cannon aud the rIng
ing OF the fire bells, which kept up clangor for
more than one hour. No nagstar was seen without
q starry banner either public building or private
residence. The shipping along the shore made
splendid display. Picncs, excursions, games OF
base bali and numerous other diversons were the
order of the day. In the eveuiDg there was grand
display Of fireworks at Hamilton square.
The less said about HoDoken in this matter the
better for s reputation as an adrnrer OF our Tree
institutions. The city government was too penu-
rous Co vote the small appropriation asked for
10 celebrate the festival boy shot his nnger OF at
the corner OF Washington ana Fourth streets.
IN Bergen and Hudson city there were signs
everywhere OF the holiday. Crowds were moving
during the day at all conspicuous points. There
no lack OF display in pyrotechnics.
Newark.
In Newark salutes were fired at sunrise and sun
set, and the bells in many OF the churches pealed
forth merry chimes at the same periods The wea-
thcr was charming and enabled the military and
civic professions TO present creditable appear
ancc. About eight O'Clock the procession formed
street,. s p.0" il consisted of three regiments Of
military, under the command Of Bfgadier General
Joseph ". Plume; the Fire Department, elegantly
FURNISHED up aud accoutred, under the leadership OF
the Chief Engineer Elias r. Carhuf: the Mayor and
Common Council In carriages, and a large number OF
military and civic persOnage5, including Ex-Governor
Ward. novel feature In the procession was an
indian quintet, composed of the members OF Hia.
looked exceedingly savage In the glory OF paint and
feathers Each was seated on horseback The lit
the Methodist church on Market street. They con-
sisted OF well rendered music, the rending Of the
Sy S
ant Governor $. l.. W00dford, or New YORK.
lne paper was practical discourse ,,aa on
reviewing the condition Of governments Ia Europe
and the signs now apparent Of growing tendencies
towards liberal governmental systems, he recarred
to the present status OF England. The Irish Church,
he SAID, If not actually divorced nom the state was,
as the LAWYERS saw treating for an amicabe separa-
ton. He next diiatcd upon the theme OF the dis
course American citizenship and said that IN the
great hereafter We should be judged not as demo.
Gratis or republicans, but az men. Then we should
be called upon to s'rcnder to Caesar the things that
are Caesars, and unto God the things that are
God's.r
In the evening a display OF fireworks took place
in mont OF the market, which was witnessed oy an
immense concourae OF citizens anu their wives ana
children. Up to two O'Clock in the afternoon nom
the preceding evening single arrest was not made
by the pc lce subsequently number & Of persons on
were placed IN 'tlurance vlle." On the whole tne
day passed OF in very orderly, though oy no
means ruiet, manner.
Anumber oi accidents resulting from reckless use
OF gunpowder were reported. Two sons of Ernest
Fischer Of the poce force, were badly Injured about
their faces and bodies, by the premature explosion
OF train. laid by y0ungster named Rh0'nhardl.
one OF them, boy OF ten years wlli probably lose an
eye and an arm. A son Of Christian Matunanp, OF
No. so South street, dropped lighted match lnto a
sofa water bottle OF powder There was, OF course.
fearful scattering OF glass, and Inc boy was shock,
fngy laceIated about the feet. lie was attended 10
by Dr. Cutler. Ris injuries are not fatal
Paterson.
After two days OF spasmodic explosions from the
skirmsh line OF the observers of the glorious Fourth
the day was ushered In 10y the ringing Of bells and
firing OF national salute. Tue salutes fred and
beiis also rung at sunset, and IN the evening
there were some Gne displays of pyrotechDics from
private residences There was no such display Of
puonc character, contribution towards the salute
being all the City Fathers deemed themselves able TO
bestow. The day was Oh the whole more generally
observed than 1t has been for years.
A little son OF MI. Christopher Ke1leman was quite
seriously injured by the explosion or q small cannon
and lot OF powder IN his pocket.
Of1cer Dewitt SmOnton OF the police force, was
similarly injured by the explosion III his pocket Of
package Of Iar.e t0rpe1oes. His was what was
called "pernanently disabled"
Mr.. Roberts of Hoboken, and lady, were thrown
from their carriage by tler horse running away and
badly injured the head. Both received severe
scalp wounds, but were able 10 return home with
out assistance.
No other accidents are reported.