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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-05
The Celebration Of the Day in the
Metropolis and Elsewhere.
Tammany Hall, Boulevard Club,
Public Institutions, Private
Societies and Clubs.
A GLORIOUS OBSERVANCE.


The anniversary OF a nations birthday is some.
thing to gladden. the heart ana tighten the spirits OF
every true patriot. The individual welcomes his
natal day with whole neartedness winch scarcely
my other morning OF his existence can call
forth; and the Joy which he feels on
each returning anniversary when multiplied
and intensified forty million fold, may family repre-
sent the periodical ecs:acy OF the American nation
when the rosy midsummer morning of the Fourth OF
July dawns upon this free, happy and prosperous
people, Almost every country marks one particu-
lar day In the calendar to be set apart
rs the national holiday and spent in national
rejoicings. In some cases the celebration Is
religious IN its nature and origin; IN some, it is
purely secular; in others, ii is BOTH in others STILL
II Is neither one thing nor the other; while there
are yet other cases wherein national holidays are
obscure In their origin as their object Is neon.
prehensibe. and though they appear only
10 have grown upon the people like
bad nabit, they are nevertheless, honored and
legacy Of Father Time, and marked sacred to ma
tional fesvity and rejoicing Our day OF all days.
is the Fourth or July. 1t does not come down from
the murky shades OF history, disfgured by the dust
Of ages and rendered unintelgible by the mol d Of
improbable tradition. 1t is still fresh and fair as
the heart OF the young nation Is yet warm and
impuslve. 1t commentaries not The triumph
OF tyrant over the rights and struggles OF
suffering humanity, nor the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF one
nation at the expense OF "the rest OF mankindn
In celebrating the glorious Fourth OF July the ma
ton commentaries the inception Of the grandest
and hottest struggle that righteous God
blessed with success. II was the battle Of right
against might OF truth against falsehood |;
OF principle against corruption; OF free.
dom against odious tyranny OF liberty
against oppression. independence Day" Is not
alone for this country. 1t belongs not only to the
people OF America and to the millions Of people Of
other nationalities, who will day become Ameri-
cans rejoicing that such nationality exists, into
which they may be adopted, but the privilege Of
honoring 1t will be claimed for all time by every
human being whose breast is warmed by the love Of
freedom.
The Fourth" was celebrated yesterday by the
whole nation with such eciGt as it never witnessed
before, and it is happy sign of the countrys future
that each succeeding year finds the birthday Of the
nation and Of true republican liberty filling the
hearts OF the people with the fire Of patriotism
intensely year after year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-05
FIGHTS.

Timothy Mahoney, keeper Of the Penitenriary,
was assaulted and badly beaten by some unknown
parties while walking through Hester street. near
Elizabeth street.
Anthony Alberton, OF 4s7 First avenue, had an
alteration with Thomas McCherry and was
seriously wounded by blow with cleaver. Nc
Cherry is not yet arrested.
Charles Frederick, residing at 800 East F0rtieth
street, while IN lager beer saloon, was beaten and
slightly wounded by one Regimen, who escaped.
Dur ing an alteration which took place last night
on the corner OF Crosby and Houston streets be-
tween Joseph Quinn, OF g Bleecker street. ana some
ten off. besides receiving other slight injuries.
Ann OXFORD, OF No. 346 East Tnirticth street, was
last night assaulted by her husband, who struck her
in Inc face with pitcher, and thus seriously injured
her.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-05
THE BOULEVARD CLUB.
Speeches by General Beirne and Colonel
FellOwes-A Pleasant Gathering ON the
Banks of the Hudson.

Speeches by General Beirne and Colonel
FellOwes-A Pleasant Gathering ON the
Banks of the Hudson.
The members of the Boulevard Club held very
pleasing and attractive reception yesterday at their
Club House. combining all tie delights OF a rural
entertainment with all the enthusiasm that young
political organization would be likely to on the
natal day or American independence.
The club house is prettily situated the banks OF
the Hudson, part OF the Riverside PARK estate and
in addition to all the usual comforts OF a club house.
has two well arranged croquet grounds for ladies'
A large number OF the members OF the club and
invited guests, with their wives and lady friends
were present yesterday and seemed thoroughly to
enjoy the quetude OF pretty sylvan retreat, and
yet almost within sound OF the roar OF the city.
The rooms OF the club are not yet completely
furnished the members not entering upon the
occupancy until the Goth May, but enough is already
completed to show that the members have correct
ideas OF taste and comfort. Mr.. Wylie and Mr..
King politely showed the visitors through the club
house, and were exceedingly courteous to all
strangers.
At sunrise yesterday morning
THE LIBERTY PoLEr
was planted. and Just as the sun shed its rays on
the pole the Star Spangled Banner was unfured
IN the presence OF two hundred persons, who had
periodically risen at that early hour TO take part in
their Offering of allegiance TO the cause OF liberty.
The national hymn, "The star Spangled Banner"
sung at this early hour, and the effect at that
quiet hour Of the day upon all present that Kind
OF subdued JOY that finds It's best expression In hid
den tears.
During the day visitors and members began to
arrive and the space OF the spacious stables was
encroached upon for the accommodation or car
riages and horses.
on little rising ground In front OF the house was
erected a platform draped with
THE NATIONAL FLAGS,
where detachment from 0rafullas band played
appropriate national melodies.
About four O'CLOCK the chair was taken by Mr..
Wye, and the groups that had scattered themselves
around the grounds and In seats In the cool OF the
foliage OF the outrageous trees grouped themselves
into audience listen to Fourth of July orations
The first speaker was
GENERAL }. r. o. BEIRNE
who, after abiding 10 the usual mode In which the
day was observed, and how sometimes 1t was
merely devoted to defamation that left but little
practical result said-I prefer meet You here to-
day IN q more grave, more settled and moro
pnilaEth mood. for IN the discussion OF this
question the man Is lost sight Of for he stands be-
fore the people as q high priest to advocate the
overspreadIng creed OF liberty tCheers.l At sun
rise this morning was raised Q ''!iberry pole"
There were those about here. void of apy motive
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-05
THE FOURTH IN BROOKLYN.

The nrst streak OF gray dawn was ushered in with
a ringing OF church bells, firing OF cannon and the
explosion OF small arms which broke upon the
senses OF the unpatriotic sluggard in manner
as to cause him for the to collect his dreamy
faculties and hearken to the voice Of the ardent
spirit of the populace which proclaimed the advent
Of another glorious anniversary OF the nations natal
day. Pecring through the window one was not apt
to be favorably impressed with the meteorological
prospects Of the occasion, inssmuch as heavy.
dense London fog sat upon the earth and obscured
the vision for any length of distance. The mist Of
morning was penetrating ana the wind came rom
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-05
At TaMMAyY HALL.

The Celebration In the Wiawam-The Long
and the Short Talks-Nusic, Poetry and
Putrietisn.
The Fourth was celebrated al the wlgwam In
grand STYLE The interior OF the building, as well
ss the exterior was draped with national rags, and
Luntng OF red, white and blue In long streamers
and Iolds was tastefuly suspended IRON the centre
OF the ceiling In the Council Chamber 50 as to form
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-05
TRINITY CHIMES.

As relief from the boom and glare Of war there
was nothing more soothing. nor yet more delight.
fully grand, than the ringing Of Trinity chimes.
Even the more vicious bootblack, whose metaphoric
soul was In torpedo ana casped in his shoebrush
hand. came ont TO the sounding OF Trinity chimes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-05

Thanks to the Department OF Public Parks there
was agratiiying display OF pyrOtechnics In all the
more fitting localities At the lower extremity OF
the city,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-05

STATE OF NEW York. EXECUTIVE CaAxnKH,l
To THE CoUNcIL OF sAcnrNs OF THE TAxMANY soolxTY:
have received your Invitation to be present at he cee
very much that other engagements into before
eceye your invitation, put out Of my power to comply
You well calling attention the tina. again now,
pressed upon the American people whether they win be
cr Or w LEA o Of
mnisiraive in the federal government; but
80 this s,erSn Of should have been
ceased In the revousOnary struggle Of our tore fahers
George Washington was for ,ne Invested with powers
sa essss @ ss. 9 Of military ss
az political questions to be settled BY the free and peaceful
deliberations OF the people The whole civilized world, is
awe upon The simple srandeaf hero TO-DAY
other hase %
destnies Of men The human race takes pride IN HIM shall
our great civil war ended The deliberations
S are NOT o Sos have S Ssen y ro
when ought not TO be entrusted sn which
be Suspend
Of toe Of :oG ss, t. or ssa the
subject restraint that of his Wills power
IN ne OF actual snhn wa ara.
The great political question ~, now before US whether,
monty called strong government, shall continue to
pei sSe pssp eG'e psMsi
What the nS sn s nssn from
cne of extended unlimited poWsrs5 necessarily nipple.
and strong people cannot exist together This question of
whether sna make the government strong Keep the
people strong one that always nnderie. our party dy
out Is at times presented boldly and distinctly
than others was plainly presented at the Revolution o.
17'6. The advocates OF strong government lost IL
Was again sharply presented In the contest which
The advocates. Of strong government were put down
and whatever questions OF lesser and temporary
importance may have divided the American people
occasions her duty now TO consider above al things
whether the absorption Of al into the central
ment, which going nj fearful consistent with
the welfare Of the
msnent strength and endurance Of itself
has been proved that this Union OF
torn asunde II Is cer too, that the rights OF States
rights within the Unon safest Union, protected
by the peaceful remedies provided by the constitution
II, however, abandon the wholesome principles
which controlled In the construction OF Union,
= decay fatal than violence must supervene.
This vast Continent be well governed In all
things, BY central authority Warrington than
the whole Of Europe well governed from Rome, 10 the
them loss of character and vor the people, and
later the breaking down of the itself The
suton OF the United States made wise distribution
between the federal and State The
federal government fail 10 fulfil proper duties II
undertakes TO discharge In addition 10 IT'S the
tons OF the State governments Having too much to do
win do nothing well.
We have shining eyes to-day in the
case Of imperial France In that rreai empire centrss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29
NEWS OF THE DAY.
: II. sho,c the rery age and body efMe 1tnleS.

IN Shc'c the rery age ana oooty ~ "'e '
\ dispatch from New Orleans saysthe steamer
Belle Of Alton yesterday was burned at Alg1ers
Sbewas owned there by the St. Louis and Alton
Packet Company, and was valued at from
$50. 600 to 100000 She was insured IN IN
cinuati, Wheeling and Pittsburg companies Tor
$50. 600 TO $4,000.
On Friday night of last week some burglars
performed the operation Of breaking into the
West Virginia penitentiary, and stole some
twelve or fifteen pairs boots, meat and other
matters, and then made their escape.
The House of Representatives of n. c., yes
terday adopted articles of impeachment against
Edmund W. Jones Judge of the Second Jul
dical District
One of the victims of an accident on the
Erie Railroad, yesterday had sixteen of the To-
comotives of that Company seized, to satisfy a
Judgment
Augustus Becker, some years since editor OF
the Baltimore Wccker: died at Cincinnati on
Sunday last.
The price of gas has been reduced in Bos-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29
BY John III. PARROT, AuctiOneer.

IIOMMISSIONER'S SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE IN THE CITY OF ALEAAN-
DRIA-Undcr authority OF decree of the Cor
poration Court for the city of Alexandria, ren-
dered in the suit Of Geo. II. Smoots exn"'tors
against l. c. ONcal, Sheriff, administra:-f OF
Columbus Steele and others, shall offer for sale.
in front of the Mayor office, in the city Of Al,
cxandria. on SATURDAY, the first day Of April
next, ut II 0 clock m. of that day, that LOT or
GROUND, with the improvements thereon, sit
uatcd in :hc city Of Alexandria, and bounded ~
follows Beginning 70 feet west from Fairfax
street thence west on Princess street "A feet;
thence southwardly 80 feet inches toa 10 feet
alley. with right of way in common with Others
over said alley; thence castwardly with SAID nj
ley - feet; thence northwardly 81 feet 3 inches
to the beginning.
Terms: Onc-fourth of the purchase money 1"
be paid IN cash on the day Of sale. and the resi-,
due in three equal instalments al six, twelve and
eighteen months respectively; the deferred pay
mrnts to b" secured by the notes of the purchaser
satisfactorily endorsed and the title to be retain
cd till the purchase money is fully paid. Stamp=
and convcyancing at purchaser cost
H. o. CLAuGHTON:
f.h 20 no,s Commissioner Of Sal".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29

The Virginia House Of Delegates last night
passed the Funding bill Is it caue from the
Senate-7S to A. It provides for funding two
thirds Of all the bonds, stocks and certificates:
with the interest accrued and accruing to July
lst. 1871, except the FIVE per ct. Dollar bonds
and the Sterling bonds For this tw" thirds
coupon registered bonds are to be issued pay
able in thirty-fou years, with interest payable
emi-annually Certificates Of Indebtedness
are to be issued for the other one-thirl paya-
bic when settlement shall have been made
with West Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29

The members of the joint High Commission
visited Mont Vernon yesterday on the Talla-
poosa The President was unable to 60. but
Secretary Robesou and all the members OF the
Cabinet. except Attorney General Akerulau and
Secretary Delano, went. The visitors. exariin-
ed the house and grounds and arriving at the
Tomb stood in an attitude of reverence, with
uplittcd hats, while the sweet tones Of the
band in tender dirge swept over and around
the quiet dell where lies the dust of Washing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29

\ new party Of disscnticnt Republicans, and
others who have supported the administration
but are now dissatisfied, has been organized in
Cincinnati, with ex-Sccrctary Cox at their
head have ISSUED programme Its Cardinal
principle, are general amnesty tariff for rcven-
ue only civil service reform: and early rcsump-
ton of specie payments. In each Of these
particulars it puts itself i'll antagoni<n 10 the
prevailing sentiment Of the republican party
There are good sound 'plauks in this plat
form
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY,, MARCH %, ISL.

The bill reported by the Select Committee,
in relation to alleged ''outrages' in the South,
provides for additional powers to thePresident,
authorizing him to declare when instruction
shall exist in the contemplation of the act and
TO SO declare by proclamation, and to then Use
the military at his discretion, and to suspend
the right of habeas corpus, and declare martial
law as exigencies may require. Itfurther pro
vldes that the President need not await 4 re-
QUESTION from the State for troops but that he
may be the judge as to whether the State an,
thorities are powerlcss or neglecttul IN the
premises
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29
premises,

The New York Times commenting upon the
will Of Mr.. S. H. Sanborn; ct Mass, which d.
reefs tina. his bones shall be made skeleton
of. for IN anatomical museum, and that his
skin be- stretched over i drum head. to be used
for beating on the 4th Of July at Bunker Hill
monument. national airs, has the rudcness to
object to the latter clause on the ground that
there are plenty Of sheepskins to be had for
the purpose without resortlng to caltskln.
1t is not necessary voluntarily, to say Al all
times exactly what one thinks, in such 1 case
as this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29
hsy Green e. Wise,

Real Estate Agents and Auctoncers
TRUSTEES' SALE-By virtue Of deed OF
l. trust, dated the 10Th day Of November, 1863,
executed by Margarctts Raglan and Jeremiah
Raglan her husband, recorded IN liber h, No. q,
folio 3d., of the land records of Fairfax county,
Va, the undersigned, trustees, will sell, by pub
lie auction, at the Mayors office, IN tho ely OF
Alexandria, Va, At IL o'clock m, on Tu Eo-
DAY. the 18th day Of April. 1871, the following
described properly, viz:
ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND, situated in
Fairfax county, Va. and lying south OF Great
Hunting Creek and on the east side of the road
leading from Alexandria t. Mount Vernon beng
SEVEN DISTINCT PARCELS OF LAND,
containing 3O5 acres. > roodS and q poles, moro
less-aI adjoining zach other, and fully de,
scribcd in deed from George G. Barton and
Eliza NJ hi wife. to Jeremiah Reagan, dated
October 2lst, 1860
Terms: Cash. Stamps and convcyanclng nj
the cost Of tho purchaser.
GEO. ". Brent. Trrs,,...
NH y;-ts C. w WAT'TIES iu'''''
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4 I o II +. |:

{ :" Il T. T.
TIL" celebrated stallion COHEE viii hc let
this >casa:. All person: wishing his scr-
vice. had better apply soon, us he will DO limit
cd /" u certain number. Description Co
high. T. years old His prdigrrc will show that
there j. not. and never was in America higher
bred hor-r II: i uncomlnonly largr for Il
thorough bred. and Very beautiful. For those
who understand such matters. We will say: lie
va hy imported Skylark: his dana by import
al Lutb1r.ugh: hi. grun.!-daln b.. old Sir
Arrhy: hi great grArl-daln By TuyIor,s Top
ga!laa.: Ii. ,t-grrat-grand-ham wa' import,
,.H C,iiar."r. tn. lam Of old Sir Archy. Proofs
"t' III: p-Ii4rr,. arr altogether Of class above
any possible d"uh.. j. ON IN hEkbl.
NH D)--iI'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29

The New York Nation, an able Radical jour
nal, speaking of the State governments, as at
present constituted in the South. Says:-"Wc
owe it tn human nature to say that worse gov
country They have been largely composed of
trashy whites and ignorant blacks. Ofcourse
there have been in them mon of integrity and
ability Of both races, but the great majority Of
the officers and legislators have been either
wanting in knowledge or in principle. or both :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29

The New York Herald remarks that the ~
ported ku-Klux terrible outgages arc always
made to assume formidable character at the
time of elections in the North, and when radi-
cal politicians are pressed for issues before the
people. Conservative men who have just come
through the Southern States Were astonished
to hear when they arrived at the North the
trighttul stories Of ku-kux enorlnitics
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29

The St Domingo Commissioners had an in
terview with the President yesterday They
have agreed upon report, excepting upon the
subject Of health and Of the debt of the Do.
minican Republic They may not be able to
report to the President until to morrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29

In the Senate, Yesterday, Mr.. Kellogg sub
United a resolution instructing the Foreign Re
latons Committee to report on the desirabllity
of aunexing Lower California and the Mexican
States Of Sonora and chihuahua to the United
States. went over by an objection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29

1t is stated that an important will case is
likely soon to come up in Washington, involv-
ing some 100000 Ii is 4 contest over the
will of the late Vincent Taylor. of Georgetown,
growing out OF the return of Mr. George Tay-
Tor. son of the deceased who was supposed
tn he dead
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29

In Washington Yesterday morning man
named John Carey, keeper ola grocery store
on the corner of First and ID streets, was shot
hv carhine in the hands Of William Keough.
his step son. Carey was standing on the porch
at his door when the shot was fired, and the
missile IAN ounce BALI entered and passed
through his right groin coming out on the
back, inficting, it is feared. a mortal. wound.
There had been unhappy family difficulties fur
some time between keough and Cary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29
.4UCTION !SALES.
BY l.. ID Harrison, Auctioneer.

COR SALE-FIVE SMALL HOUSES, To-
Il Gated on the north side of the Canal Ba- O.
sin just outside of the Corporation limits.-Ha
Said property can be bought at great bargain
at private sale If not sold before the FIRST
OF APRIL next, they will be sold, BY public
auction. on the premises, at p. m, that day,
without reserve This is q rare chance to buy
property at Il very low figure.
Also, TWO GOOD COWS-one very supe-
For further particulars enquire Of the owner, on
the premises. >-~pv
NH 2--5t# FRANCIS NchEN y /
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of Wheat are extremely
light and the quality Of no higher grade than
fair to good; prime and choice Wheat would
bring good prices; offerings Of AZ bushels red.
with sales nj l40. l42, l45 and lG0 Corn is dull
AT decline; offerings Of 40 bushels mixed with
sales at - and 7G; small offerings of yellow. hut
no sales reported Oats are firm; offering ii
lO4O bushels with sales ut ;H, - and IS
ALEXANDRIA FISH MARKET, March -. The
supply of Fish is daily increasing. ~ inany ~
I'll Shsd coming up in one vessel Yesterday
The demand however, keep. fully ~ with til"
supply, AMI prices are maintained At high hg-
urcs Shad sold to-day al from II |" - per
hundred; Herring at from Il to so per thon.-
and. and Rock and Perch At from 10 /" ;1", per
bunch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29
BY l.. ID. Harrison. AuctiOneer.

GALE OF THE ENTIRE EFFECTS OF a
= FULL STOCK STOVE AND TIN WARE
ESTABLISHMENT Will be sold, on TU ES-
DAY, April 4th, at 10 o'clock a. m, if fair, il
not. the next fair day, at No. 80 King street, the
entire effects Of the establishment Of NJ: Ruben,
consisting Of new Cooking Parlor and Dining
Room Stoves and Ranges; also, the stock oil
Tinwarc. Fancy Goods Tinman,s Tools, Show
Case, Large Clock No. Large Platform Scales
Sc Sc Sale without reserve NH 27-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29

1t is said ola late physician that he WAS
waited upon one day by neighbor to come and
sec child sick with the Group. ooh, certain
" replied the doctor, If there is any thing |
pride myself onin my profession, it is my treat
ment Of that disease As the doctor stepped
ont Il moment to make ready, his waiting visitor
was somewhat taken aback to hear him
say to his wife Sarah. what do you do for
the Group?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-29

Debate in the Senate is now going on, in
reference to Mr. Summers ST. Domingo reso-
lutons. Mr.. Schurz spoke yesterday in favor
if Mr.. SIS views, and has the floor to-day. In
the House. the discussion of the new Out
rage bill is in full flow