The New York herald., 1869-07-06
The DAY IN BR0OKLYV.

The DAY IN BROOKLYN.
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was with Difficulty that the genus "Young
American could contain himself and restrain his
noisy patriotic procllvities, OF respect for
the Sabbath and parental injunction, until the Mon
day first streak OF gray dawn" proclaimed his
emancipation from further restraint and saw him
arise free the bracing breeze OF the cool morning
and HE away to participate in the suiphurous and
saltpetreous orgies OF the day. OF all others in the
calendar OF the year SO dear TO the heart OF the
American boy.
Brooklyn households were about ana stirring
much earlier than would suggest the propriety of
dofng the coyeret to the suggard, but the latter
blped was for the nonce banished from every wel
meaning social and domestic circle, and tumultuous
rejoicing prevailed, as given expression in the
continuous roll OF exploding Chinese fire crackers
| miniature cannon, pistols, &C., and the whip-like
Swapping Of myriad torpedoes. Flags were given to
the breeze from very many private residences, and
not few, In the oyeriowng ehNigence oftheir good
humor because Of naton's Joy, gath
ered about the pianoforte and swellcd tile
glorious anthem OF the star Spangied Banner"
The smaller candy stores, who exc out miserable
existence during the year, looking forward to The
Fourth and its celebration as the harvest time Of
their haying, were wen patronzed that they eX-
ceeded in most Instances their most slngulne eXpec
tat,ons IN the realization of large retal sales and
| conimensurate profits. The sidewalks were, as
usual stfewed with the debris OF exploded ana eX.
wach s ar
route, " vere crowded with men " women 1
long. There were several public aud private
picnics at Prospect PARK Letrert and Myrtle avenue
| parks duriug the day, Willie inany thouslni people
| went ont of town ana enjoyed 4 sail on the river
excursion boats in such directions as best suited
! The City Hail. which was decked in the most elab.
crate manner by colored baniing banners and and
| ana under the direction of Mr.. Tuomey, keeper Of
the hall, appeared to better advantage In gala
| day rig. The County Court House was also prettiiy
decorated in holiday sireamers, ana shared the
/ nonors of the admiration OF the specta-
Tns I1Ss only show Of msars oahe streets Of brooklyn
| yesterday that which was made by company
q the Army Of The rsh M Repu6c TSGn men, paraded IN
for one OF the subaban shady retreats for days en-
joyment. =,
Eastern District and from on board the receiving
| snip Vermont, at the Navy Yard, at sunrise while
| the bells OF twenty churches chimed IN with the
| grand chorus OF reverDeratipg ordnance greeting
inc car in unison and patriotic harmony
| on Sunday night, and the prisoners were all ar
raaned before the justices OF the peace yesterday.
| The latter IN consideration OF ''the day cele-
brate," 'et up on nine-tenths of the whole number
| by suspending sentence on them
Tha So 100 expended by the Board or Aldermen IN
pyrotecnutcs, for the amusement of their coustitu-
ency, went Off brilliantly in the evening at the places
announcer In The HERALD yesterday, and the cxhbi-
tlons all were wen attended.
| The Park theatre and Hooiey's Mnstrels were both
well patronzed at the matmees and evening
| performances, and the entertainments were really
| enjoyable.
| William BufrilI young fellow, tgentyfour years
OF age a gasscuttcr by trade, was arra'Gned before
Justice Riely yesterday morning on charge of feion.
| ousy assauiting one Hugh Fnei wHh knife, and
| stabbing hin In the right side. The parties had
fight III Ciassen avenue near Myrtle il appears, and
the prisoner being worsed used The knife as stated
| the w0uad though severe is nog dangerous. Burr1
| was committed Tor further hearing.
ACCIDENTS.
| Richard Bigey boy ten years Of age, residing at
| No. SIS Luqueer street. was badly burned aoout tae
gunpowder, which igniied in his hands.
Leon Gaugerdra'l, bog RESIDING at no. ia sapd3
sfss hts Svs cart
FREDERICK Rohrberg. residing IN Broadway near
johnson street. was run over oy car No. 100 on
fully crushed that his recovery IL regarded as doubt
ful. Winthrop Eaton driver OF the car, was arrested
ana held for examination Tor calelessness
About eleven O'Clock yesterday morning William
Brown lad fourteen years OF age, living at No. IS
Lafayette Avenue had hIs hand blown TO pieces by
the premature discharge OF pistol lie was taken
to the City Hospital.
A lal by tile name OF Gri1lth Perry, q resident OF
the Forty ninth precinct, bad hls hand badly mnti-
lated By the accidental discharge Of pistol which
| lie had In his hands. HIS woundS were dressed ana
he was taken home by officer Buchanan.
Samne Craige q boy ABOUT thirteen years OF age,
was Int in the forehead Just over The left eye with
| a wad from pistol which accidentally went or
while in the hands OF John Kincaii another boy of
about the same age. The wound innicted was Sc
| we're one and nearly destroyed the sight.
samuel Kane. boz twelve years OF age, living ct
No. IA Hamilton aveaue had mis- iorehnger shot OF
| while amusing himself witn pistol. He was taken
to tne College Hospital
4 coiored lad, twelve years Of age-whiiam Demp-
sey-bad bis face and hands severely burned by tbe
explosion OF hottie OF powder wirci he had in hls
| hands. HIS residence No. s5 Pacific street. he
was taken to the College Hospital
A fire broke out last evening in the butcher shop
of James Mcheon, corner of YORK and James
| streets, causing damage to stock and axtures OF
about $500; Insured IN the Firelnen's trust Com,
pany. The building, which was owned by Michael
OBrIen, damaged to the extent OF s 1000; fuly
insured in the Pheniy insurance Company. The
cause OF The IRE is unknown. -,
! About seven III the evening Slight FIRE occurred
at No. I39 Plymouth street, occupied ny Charles
McCarty, Damage Insignificant. ...
| The residence or Samuel Cron, Atlantic avenue,
near Pesrsall street, get on ffe about eleven
O'Clock by Chinese crackers which were thrown by
boys on the roof, and was damaged slightly.
the awning ami posts In front OF Sayfe's jewelry
store, NO. S25l Fulton street were get ON tre apout
noon yesterday aud were damaged u tue auiouiis
OF SIS. The FIRE was eXtinguished BY L. Hynard, OF
IL Engine Company.
The Catholic Church OF Our Lady OF Mercy on DE
Bevoise street, was discovered to be ON hre ABOUT
= half past ten O'Clock yesterday morning. The hre
was discovered hefoteit had .aade iny great neai-
way, and was pat out WITHOUT sounding me aiernl.
About half'past twelve fire broke out IN o frame
dwelling house IN Van Buren street near Nostfand
!. ! fire was caused by fireworks. Damage $500; in
D sured IN tie Market Insurance Company for $4,000
| About eleven O'Clock yesterday morning IRE, the
I result OF fireworks was discovered in the frame
house In Spencer street, near Myrtle avenu, IL wat
1 occupied ny tenant Hllu was owned by henry NC
Cioskey Damage 800; insured for $1,000 IN Mon
tauk Insurance Company.
| AZ baifpast three o'cock yesterday afternoon
FIRE broke out In the residence OF Mr. Il. Mallery in
. | Myrtle avenue, near Fulton street. causing o dam
| age OF $500 before the flames wore eVtu1guIshed.
/ | AZ i've O'Clock yesterday afternoon IRE broke
! ont at No. Ill Hilary street, occupied by William
Baker and owned BY Samuel Barber Damage 500
! 1t OF, ,ginated from fireworks.
. | The Eastcru District.
The children OF ST. Vincent de Paul's church
North sixth street. accompanied by Father Muiiane
speut tho day IN Myrtle Avenue Park.
The school Of st. Mary's church, Father Mcdonald