New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-05

f,or, ia great multitude murmurs OF uchBn' anu ~"
mraton and sometimes shouts OF appiausc' on.
The occasional burning OF red hghls oo.o'e wy S
m ~. oh ,,d produced an imposing effect, bringing
ont the marble front in picturesque rehei ABOVE inc uarH'
broad oss of humanity extending from us base mo
Han was decorated with many na6S' Whloh n'uu'eu
gly in The night breeze and occasionally ehVeoped inc
Illuminated eloclface veil OF bunting. The marble
re M the summit OF the spire had also been pressed
into service for the day, staff bearing
small flag having been thrust into ts arms. People
noted and commented upon these incidents as they stood
waiting for the final grand display, which was made at
q35 o'clock This consisted OF tlo Naval Battle be-
tween the Constitution and Guerrero" the scene ex-
tending across the entire front Of the Hail. The work
being suddenly lighted from end to end showed the two
ships at opposite sides OF eXpanse of water, in the
shelter OF forts. Presently they moved slowly toward
each other, and began brisk engagement with mimic
cauuOuShot Tho GuCore of course soon gave signs OF
distress after making gallant struggle and then both
vessels the sea- and the faded from sight, assuming
various brilliant in their Transformation TO smoke.
A subdued cheer from the crowd, dazzed by the
long display, and then they rapidly dispersed In every
direction leaving the Park in few minutes as silent and
deserted as usual at that hour.
At the Battery a similar entertainment given,
the fireworks being located in the Park 40 the corner OF
satcst. and Baerypace, and witnessed by over 10000
people The final piece here "Vew of New-Iork
Bay ana Harbor," and was greeted with enthusiasm
From this point shooting of rockets and bombs into
the sky above Jersey City visible, and added much
10 the interest OF the entertainment.
The place chosen at Madsonsquare for the exhibition
of fireworks was the triangle containing the Worth
Monument. At o'clock the police cleared Broadway
and Fihaye., that pointthe people being excluded
from the north side Of the triangle 70 point opposite
the front door OF the Fifth Avenue Hotel mixed mui-
| utuGc containing naturally good many welldressed
people, as such abound in that region stood outside this
police line. Muutudes stroiled through the square,
while al the seats filled by those whose wise fore
sight had led them carly, and thus rest them
selves before the show began. The balconies and win
dows oi the AlhemaTe, 81. James. and other hotels
were generally fun of spectators. The selection of
place The show in elegant quarter caused the spec
tators to present far more varied appear
! aucc than is usually seen ut such exhibitions
! Swartly Cubans stood side by side with
Philippians and many of the neighbOTng gentry were
tempted TO lngcr awhile in passing; finding them
selves hemmed in became halfnvolunary witnesses OF
the Gerry Others of this class just stroed over
to sec the curious crowd" South of the line Of police
dozen carriages drawn up lne afording pleas
ant point of for their occupants, including many
happy children. The side streets contained country
wagons fun Of delighted rustics The crowd was
| otherwise composed Of citizens-thc visitors from
Long Island and NewJer.ey naturally betak-
! ing themselves 10 the City Hall Park.
As the police pressed firmly against the multitude the
sidewalks became blocked, and pedestrians passing that
way through the hotel to get on their Journey
oalIy when squads young srOve 10 push recls-
lessy through At 7:45 the music began, and the first
rockets were let of at 1850 The faces Of those unused
to such sights study, with open mouths ana
eyes slowly rolled up they followed the course Of the
rockets The fireworks not so numerous as at some
other parks very fine, and closed with strik-
| ing view Of a section Of the "viaduct Railway"
Tompkins-square. the common peoples paradise-fo OF
which they are doubtless gratetul-was wen covered by
working people OF all classes and natonalties space
OF two acres was guarded by police from intrusion, IN
order that the fiery snakes might disport themselves
| without inuliug any The hrcwork frames were
ranged north ana south and as each piece was touched
of the vast multitude fairly yelled with delight II was
quite dark by - o'clock, ana slght ram Drought o
| some umbrellas.
EXERCISES AT TUE CHARITY INSTITUTIONS.
The quiet OF Randa.ss Island broken at an early
hour by the ringing Of the bells OF the many INSTITUTIONS
and by the shouts of the children a. flag after nag was
unfured from the towers Of the various buildings No
further celebration of the day attempted unul about
three hours afterward the children meanwhile playing
uuOn the lawn beneath the trees, aud gathering IN
envious crowds around few companions possessed OF
frc-crackcrs. The whistle Of the drill-master was
! sounded al 10 o'clock, and the RandaAs Island
| Gnard consisting of $50 Of the children armed
with wooden guns, formed in few moments
before the door of the chapel The young soldiers wOrea
uniform OF gray and received their orders from one OF
their own number named Lambert, who was dignited
with the rank Of Colonel. band embracing several
drummers aud 6fr occupied the right Of the battalion
Tho Guard was reviewed by Warden Stephens, and az
forward went through quite intricate military evoluions,
ending with long march through the grounds TO the
the children were gain called from their play, and the
various divisions Of girls and boys marched 70 the chapel
Most of the children were baeto0ted me son grass anu
smooth ground afOTdng them chance for that yagabOnd
comfort Al were neatly dressed ana OF ceany l9oEs'
The exhibition in the Chapeh included Sheing ana re-
citation by the children, Grafton ny MISS WINNIE NlD-
lin, age - receiving special applause Many guests
Exercises Of peculiar interest held the grounds
Of the Good Samaritan Home, an educational institute
on the Nyack turnpike Rockland county foI orphan
daughters Of ineDTatc parents and OF INDECENT members
OF the Order Of Good SdmartaLs. The Hon. a. r. sur
fern OF Rockland delivered an GRAFTON AT the fayon,
ON the N Of the proposed Peoples College and William
Ross wallace Of Ne%ioIK [e%d PCc Vanddn i
and Judge Robertson Of Westchestcr County the Rev
George II. Hick Of Philadelphia, National Grand sire OF
the Order Of Good samartans and many Others were III
FIRES AND CASUALTIES.
The celebration of the day accompanied by large
uunnel of accidents from the use of firearms and
few frcs which may be attributed to saltpeter. the
minor bruises and burns innumerable among the
children The following is a list of tine more noteworthy
incidents:
IA Muer's stock of fireworks, at No. 70 Essexst''
slight fire occurred in the tenement No. 90 Pittst
tiza Seicors CANDY stoT', No was
The awning III front u Nos 80 ana 81 fHSt-aNe' was
some rubbish caught fire under the grating Of No u
TL0nPsOD-st Slight damage. -, ,..,o s,on
No. ~ Prnce-st, caught Ere from hre"oIkS D"""hN
m "a Frtnfrt-sf was daiiaged s. 200, and C. Pletts
rrocr-hop was damaged 800 by fiIecracker thrown
s5nt ire occurred on roof OF the boarding house
J. g. SfTIus's drug store, at No 3ll Fourh-aye- was
Slightly damaged by fireworks -. ,,ts,,.
EeUy's frame morocco factory, No. 33s West fliy
F.fOd So va, almost destroyed ~ fire. Loss on 'tO,h
and machinery, 5000; on building $500; Insured iie
adjoining uncccupcd frame buildings Nos. 30 aud $40
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