New-York tribune., 1874-07-06
HOLIDAY SCENES.
OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY.

| HOLIDAY PLEASURES.
For several days of last week there were
many signs that the national anniversary was at
hand. The sound OF the nre-cracker aud pistol,
the crash OF the torpedo, and the other
! noises which long experience has associated with
love country OF youthful PATRIOTS were
heard In the land. All the available fences and the
other waste places OF the city and surrounding country
adorned with gaudy bls marked by Lavish display
of color and frequent pictorial establishment OF
startling character, which announced excur-
sioDs. picnics. rallies, and other holiday gather
ings. The street venders had supplanted their
usual display Of grimy confectionery stale
fruit, musty nuts rusty cutlery. and the like, with
| the detonatng pop-gun and with peculiar packages
generously adorned with Chinese characters. It was
evident that the sentiment Of patriotism still cher
ished. sedate fathers OF families noticed tong
home with their pockets buging out with miscellaneous
sssOrtments Of fireworks.
| From midnight to the daybreak Of the holiday IL
impossible to sleep. The dawn was greeted by
the usual sautes the fort in the harbor and In the
early morning flags huttering from hundreds Of
buildings, while the vessels along the water front were
gay with bunting During large part Of the forenoon
Broadway and It's neighborhOod. with UniOnsquare and
Madisons square, had very animated Look the nne mill
tsry display bringing together thousands of ookerson In
spite of the threatening weather. The celebration OK
the Tammany Society and Of the Boulevard Club, the
OF the Society Of the Cincinnati and OF the
Veterans 1872 with the exercises. banquets and pic
mics Of various clubs and military and civic organiza-
tOns, the principal affairs which engaged atten-
| ton during the day in the city. Outside New YORK
the attractions unusually numerous and inviting.
Cosely-cOntested races at Long Branch interesting
yacht racing several small rowing matches at various
places sharply played ball game In Brooklyn, and ex-
by to most OF the pleasant
spots within reach Of the city, were among the amuse-
OF the day, and an these opportunities we're I'M
proved. So many people went out OF town or sought
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that afternoon the streets seemed almost deserted
The general closing OF the and OF Offices public
and private and the small number Of people moving
about. gave the business section iof the city Sunday
aspect which the occasional small boy with his little
stock OF explosive materials could not wholly drive
away The boys did not have 80 much TO make noise
with as they have had in past years. The paternal
purses probably leaner than they were year ago.
for the panic and ts effects have been felt chiefly oy
class which do not spend the Summer out OF town.
Toward evening there hustle and stir throughout
the city with the Of peasureseekers from their
holiday trips, with the emptying OF Central PARK and
other pleasure grounds and the gathering OF crowds at
the points where the fireworks we're expected FOE
pleasure-seekng the day had been delightful In tenn
perature, but a little unfortunate in the constant
threats Of rain. OF which there was light fall IN
the morning with several heavy showers in the latter
part OF the afternoon. The rain discounted greatly
both the parties and those who we're waiting
for the pyroechnc displays At City Hall Park the dis
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play was enjoyed by thousands, and gcOd many
rockets fiery devices set on on private
account but the great disappointment OF companies
of persons from country and city. the exhibition
az most Of the squares aud other appointed places
was deferred account Of the fear OF ram
The Department Of Parks announces that, II tne
weather is favorable the deferred display OF nreworKs
will take place this evening at the following places AT
the Union-sduare parade-ground, TOmpkinssquare,
square, the foot OF Canalst., near the
o;, PARK Ar
thirdst at Fort washinR and at Fleetwood Park
IN the Twenty third Ward
The fireworks in front Of the City Hall were burned
out before 10 o'clock and the falling rainrops helped
70 dsperse quickly the host OF spectators The disap
pointed assembages else where had broken BEFORE
and the closing hours of the holiday comfortably
calm. Some persistent merry makers prolonged the
celebration into the opening hours OF Sunday
but for the most part the night was marked
by praise worthy repression Of boisterous merrment
During the afternoon aud evening there was less obr
sye customary Oh the Fourth July
and there we're Of other unfortunate outbreaks
too commonly associated with the observance OF the
day. while yesterdays interval Of rest before the renewal
of everyday abors and occupations faithfully i'm
proved.
The parade Of the First DIVISION N e.. Of the
best ever made the Fourth so many OF the members
leave town before the parade takes place that ordna
rily the ranks have depleted appearance On this oc
casion however the commands turned out with pretty
full ranks. The morning was cool and pleasant aud
there was nothing the effect OF body or Well
trained soldiery The line formed on Broadway AZ
8 a. m, aud reviewed By Msjor-Gen snafer ana
staff accompanied by Brevet Major-Gen. Quincy A. Gil
more u g. A. The ended, the regiments wheeled
into column and the lire Of march was taken up. The
reviewing stand was at Madisonsquare, opposite the
Worth monument. On this were large
party OF ladies and gentlemen, including
Police Commissioners Duryee and Dsbecker At "
a. NJ the head Of the column appeared. Gen. shsler
and Gen. Gilmore and the staff and escort OF the former
took their positions the right OF the reviewing stand
and the troops marched past First came Capt. Klens
troop OF cavalry, followed by the Washington Grays
both looking we'll These preceded the Third Brigade,
Gen. J. NJ varisn, commanding. The Seventh Reg-
ment Col Emmons Clark. led the column, headed by
Grafullas Band, 100 strong. The marching was excel
lent the distances being well preserved and the com
many fronts almost perfect. The Ninth Col. Brainei
the Eighth Col Scott; the First Battalion, COL Web
ster the 55th. Lieut..Cci. schling. and battey b.
Capt Klein. made O creditable display.
Ths First Brigade followed. headed by Gen. VIM. q.
Ward and staff The 18th Regiment, Col. John Ward.
made neat and soldierly appearance. The o9th, Col
Cavanagh. turned out stronger than usual The I'd.
Lieut. Col Camp sustained It's reputation for correct
aud good marching and the regmental band
led by Gilmore disputed the musical honors OF the day
With Grafua's Seventh Regiment Band The list Col
yose. was well up TO it's standard Battery X, Lieut.
Haeze, brought up the rear.
The second Brigade was commanded by Col vImar Of
the nth Regiment The s4tb Col. Beattie; the
9Th. Lieut.-Col. Van Wyck; the ilth. LeutCoL
unbekant; the sh Col Chss- g. Spencer and the scth.
Col stauf made fair appearauee and their marching
was creditable. The Sd Cavalry, Col Budke and the
is Battalion Cavalry brought I'D the rear. Al Twenty
seventh e. tho Division was dismissed
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