New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-02-23
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY.
IT'S OBSERVANCE YESTERDAY.

The sun Sn0ne brightly all DAY yesterday,
the air cold and bracing, and within the Of
the Oldest inhabtant never has there been a
pleasant anniversary day than that which closed last
night
In the business parts OF city very few places OF
business were open. The public buildings were all
closed and In many OF the Courts which are open
every day in year. business was suspended after IL
O'clock The ships and steamers IN tho harbor and on
the rivers all displayed wealth OF bunting; and over
every Government building within the limits OF the Me
tropotan District the old flag huttered gayly in the
breeze.
OBSERVANCE AT THE CITY HALL.
All the offices of the City and Of the County
Government were closed ana no business OF any kind
was done BY order OF the Street Commissioner the ags
displayed the City Hall and the other buildings
Of the Municipal Government. Soon after p m, the
nth Regiment n q. 8. N Y. numbering 500 men,
and under the command of Col Henry Lux. filed into the
Park, and was reviewed by HIS Honors mayor man, a"u
the Common Council.
TIE VETERANS OF THE WAR OF 1872.
The aged survivors of the last war with
Great Britain obliged for want Of better place to
assemble at small beer saloon in the Bowery the KIND
hearted proprietor OF which had rendered Its free use AT
the appointed hour seventeen veterans collected there
in funny old uniforms the Others Displaying on
their well beavers the association badge-a gilded
eagle surrounding the figures 1884, Old battles were
fought over again. and discussed who died fifty
years ago. and the oldest in the assembage 80 years
Of age. danced breakdown with no little fire. to show
Petitions with long lists OF signers were exhibited by
Gen Raymond and these soon to be sent TO Congress
to support the claims OF the veterans 10 pensions
70 years old; Col. Adm. Daily "a; Col Benson,
who has been n,the service up to two years ago. and
served in the regiment which escorted Lafayette through
Tway Isl J. G. saxton. IS; VIZ Doyle &c, who served
through the OF 1872 and also three years in the late
Goowbs - zenas skdnorc. 7s; T. s. Wheeler 81 Pc,
rnius Doxey, 70; Jared Olmstead, n; and last and
Oldest James Masters, @ The average age is nearly "a
CELEBRATION Bf THE Pupils OF COOPER UNION.
Long before last evening the large Hall of
the Cooper Union packed OVERLOOKING and scores
Of gaylydre ladies went away disconsoate. The
stage was Handsomely decorated with flags, and nunsr-
GUS notices were suspended the walls Peter Cooper
and others of the trustees occupied the platform After
the band had played few selections OF doubtful excel
lence the Rev. Mr. Saxton opened the exercises with
prayer Prof FrObsher then read in clear voice, por-
tions OF washngtons Farewell Address. After more
music by band the speakers of the evening were an
nounced
Mr. o. l.. Perrys theme the Influence OF Educa-
ton" lie said that next to religion this influence is
more powerful than any other 1t lies within the pro-
vince of every parent and teacher to educate the young
mind In either the right wrong direction and the Ut
and intelligence should be exercised by all
those who have charge OF the young, that only the high
one OF dangerous rocks which our hopes are
wrecked Is that Of Inemperance To remedy this the
pupil should be taught how to vote. -.,
Mr. ]. j. Caroan spoke Political Despotism," and
he repeatedly applauded.
Thomas Duffy followed with well written speech on
progress" which was warmly received The last
speaker Mr. James Dunn, addressed the audience on
ing the foundation of the nebrates creed and al
lowing the people 70 protect themselves against the run
sellers code. Mr. Dunn retired amid "A storm or ap-
plause The closing exercise was recitation OF Curss
"Ameriean Flag" BY Mis- Cymer arrayed as the Goa.
tlnrtN IIQr DIenN
ton excellent The audience showed their appreciation
by prolonged applause
THE DAY AT ST. JOHNS COLLEGE.
The day was celebrated at st. Johns Col
legc Fordham with literary and musical exercises the
former furnished by the Debating Society tho latter by
the College Choir assisted by an efficient orchestra
under the direction oi Prol. place. me I iaige
number OF invitations issued were h0nored by an almost
College hall testified At exactly l2i the Rev. Father
STAIRS ycarGenera OF the DiOcese or New YORK.
supported by the Rev Father Bapst, J the Provincial
of the Order, and the Rev fahe ohea rector Oh o.
Johns College. entered the hail. followed by the mem
hers OF the Senior Class The stage which was tastefuy
decorated with national ags, blending gracefully with
beautiful flowers, occupied by the gentlemen who
% ed b nS oeg choir In the center OF the stage
BILE bust OF Washington rested on podesldi encceu p
Rome under Popes" the historical subject OF all
the essays collectively; the subject being treated IN
novel manner; each essayist taking some particular
period Of Rome. either under the Emperors or the
succeeding rule OF The PoPes and instratnS Ne peculiar
s.I,d Inv Mr. f. Coghn The Mistress OF the World"
BY Mr. Pon1nge Hn a@ Ic ., asd NE
Arts" by Mr.. q. TIempe; Ihe Ciyilher OF naliVhs,
by Mr. Kelley Tho Ga,de r,s OF Our Faiths ny
considered and the young men reflected credit alke TO
themselves and on their college AZ ~ ,fS SIse
dents few words OF appreciation ana ENCOURAGEMENT;
Subsequently The reverend Clergy present ana lew o,
the more prominent guests retired 10 the reiectOry anu
parook OF the hospitality of the reverend Fathers OF the
College.
In Brooklyn the courts, public offices and
schools were closed and tho national ensign foated
gracefully from many agstafs At noon salute OF 100
cuns was fired from Fort Greene. in the Western
District aud another at the head OF Saggst III the last
There was union meeting of the Sons OF Temperance
Of the District az the Central Baptist Church
dresses were made by the District Deputy, George W.
Bungay, Col Catlin the Rev. T. A. T. Hanna, d. d. ana
others a gee club furnished the music. ,,,, -
Al Plymouth Church the Rev Dr. Chaplin delivered an
GRAFTON The Roll of Honor" Cen Stewart L. Wood
ford presided and tine grand organ was played ~ ffo
Zundel. , l.,
Prospect Hall to commemorate Washnetons birthday.
The ball comfortably filled MT John ). Bona me
Charman opened the meeting by SNORT speech me
Europeans present they should come to Ame tfca
M this country Gold came TO our mints from
california. Australia, Germany and Nova Scotia, and
they all had different apperanee pu afI 1I psea
came out with Uncle SANS imprint 80 with all
nRtOnalites III America "ere put III TIC hio Vi 'on
trial. ~, ~ - o.,-..
George A. Hubbel. Vim. McLeh, and others. IN which
tho question Of excluding the Bible from the Public
schools was warmly discussed.
A TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION.
The Sons and Daughters of Temperance resd-
in the lower part Westchester County assembled at
Mount Vernon yesterday TO celebrate the day. under the
auspices of Mount Vernon Division 3 OF T., No 49, White
Plains Division. No 22s Tuck,hoe DIVISION, No seG mo,
sLou DIVISION No 200; Morrsania Division, No. 3l7i
Crystai Stream Division No. ST. Of Mott Haven; Crystal
Snung Division No 81, OF Melrose lnyncibe Division,
No e of Workers YonkeTs Division, No "a. and West
chester Division, No 22i were well represented the
exercises commenced at 2 In the NJ r. church; where