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The New York herald., 1876-02-23
IN JERSEY CITY.

There general suspension Of business in Jersey
City, aud stores which open in the forenoon
were closed for the day at The lodges OF tho
Order OF United American Mechanics did not celebrate
the day with as much enthusiasm in former years
There no display parade whatever. Flags
noated from hundreds OF dwelling houses as well
from all the Offices of the municipal bodies and public
institutions. Bunting displayed from the shipping
along the wharves There several balls,
and other entertainments throughout the evening tho
most notable Of which was grand concert given
at the Tabernacle by combination OF tho
Sgngerrundc, Lcdcrtaiel Quartet and other
German singing societies Of Hudson county
Special religious services held nearly all the
churches, and the congregations were os large
former years Tho ceremonies IN ST. Peters Catholic
church were very impressive The members OF the
Catholic Union assembled here and solemn high
celebrated by the following priesis:-Rev Father
wilett s. j., ceebrant; Rev. Father Marechal $. j.,
deacon and Rev. Father McQuade, S.'J., sub-dcacon
Alter the there was bcncdction OF the blessed
sacrament and with this closed the devotion known as
the Forty Hours Alteration
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DINNER OF UNITED AMERICANS.

The Veteran Association OF the order OF United Amer
cans last night dned at the Union Square Hotel This
association was formed in 1874. Since 1865 has had
no public celebration.
Among those who at the dinner were General
d. Ullman Colonel A. j. II. Duganne, ex-senator
Abraham Lent, DIR. Samuel Hall, Police Commissioner
John r. voorhis, Mr. Thomas +. Stewart, General
Joseph c. Pinckney aud K c. Root the only surviving
Alter the dinner Dr. Hall announced the following
toasts-
s.The President OF the United States"
The Chairman said that the person who was TO re-
spond to the toast had to Washington to settle the
currency question:
seThe Day we Celebratc--Nover TO be Forgotten May
each future observance add TO its brllancy. RE
sponded to by Edward Seymour, formerly OF Alpha
Chapter No l.
'sThe Laws of Our Iand-may they always be
cuted with honesty and fidelity. "-Responded to by
Police Commissioner John r. Voorhs.
''Our Common Schools--the glory Of our Republic,
undehed by sectariansm our hope and our boast--We
swear to aintain them "-Responded to by General
Ullman.
"United America-tried by the test OF war history
has shown that we could not be severed that one
American heart could not be torn from another and
that Americans arc united now and united for
ever '-Responded TO by Colonel A. J. H. Duganne.
sThe Militia of the Country-Our reliance in the
hour OF danger n-Responded TO by Colonel Joseph G.
Pinckney.
''our Legislature. "-Rcsponded to by Senator An
drew J. Campbell
sour City Government "-Responded to by Alder
ThornelL
General Ullman submitted amendments to the con-
stitution OF the United States to prohibit the use of
public money for sectaran purposes and guarante ee
free, UNIVERSAL unsecaran education to every child
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srupENrs OF COOPER uN1oN.

The annual celebration Of tho birthday OF the Father
OF his Country the Cooper Institute attended by
an immense audience last evening. The food of pco
pie ovcrhowcd from the large hall, choking the pas
sagcways and crowding the ante-rooms. Fully 1000
people attended There music popular aud pa
triotic, by very good band 0rations delivered
by the students Of the institute, and the venerable
Peter Cooper and other prominent gentlemen occupied
seats on the platform. Mr.. Fitzgerald TIsda Director
of the Institute briefly opened the exercises and IN
troduced Professor Frobsher who read from
Washngtons Farewell Address. The FIRST Grafton was
entitled tSuffragc" and delivered by Harmon T..
Wroeger IL contrasted the trials OF the poor and
humble early days with the advantages OF universal
suffrage Ia time. Mr.. James Fitzgerald fol-
lowed, the title OF his oration being "RetrospectiOn."
il might be considered continuation OF the former
II treated OF the duties of citizenship, aud large
description and cuogy Of the heroes OF the
Revolution and contrast OF their self sacri-
hcing devotion with The selhshncss OF the modern
politician.
Mr. David Legar6 followed, giving an amusing essay
on sCourtshp and evokng abundant laughter ana ap-
pause He analyzed the symptoms with an eye TO tho
humorous payiuy describing the effect OF the attack
upon different constitutions Mr. r. W. Pollock spoke
on "Principle" The argument was that tho true
prosperity Of the citizen depended upon his adherence
10 principle and Mr. Pollock endeavorcd 10 show that
the prosperity Of the nation resulted from adher-
rpce 70 me principle in the constitution OF keeping
separate the interests Of Church and State Mr.. j. w.
Mooney treated Of the necessity Of psrties in politics
and ;heir and abuse. A Centennial ode, entitled
swashington," written for the by George W.
Bnngay delivered by Miss Louise johnson BY way
OF conclusion TO the celebration Of the evening.
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
ON STATEN ISLAND.

Tho anniversary OF Washington's Birthday was OBJ
served yesterday upon Staten Island in generally
coming manner, most OF the business places the
various villages being closed Morning salutes wero
fired from the forts; the American colors dis
played from the scamens Retreat tho Coast Wreckng
Company's buildings, Police Headquarters at Stapoton
end also from many private houses The ferryboats
aud the shipping at anchor along shore gayly
dressed with bunting Flags were floating from the
Sailors Snug Harbor NJ New Brighton, and other In.
stituiions the North Shore. In the evening there
were the annual ball OF tho Merry Fifteen Social Club
at Tompkinsvillc, dramatic performance at Port
Richmond, Centennial concert at the Mission chapel
In Caseton and concert at the Park Baptist church.
Port Richmond, b. the Young Apollo Club Of New
York
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ON LONG ISLAND.

Among other observanccs of tho anniversary OF
washngton's Birthday Long Island was Ccnten-
NAL tea party, held at the Jamaica Town Hall, COM
mencing three O'Clock =. NJ and continuing through
the evening, with a grand reception by General and
Lady Washington from eight to ten F. NJ. There were
tables spread with old-tme refreshments we'll
with of more modern style, the attendants being
dressed quaint fashioned attire There also on
exhibition a large collection Of relics, comprising
rare articles These comprised among other things,
portrait OF tho first Dutch minister Of jamaica in l701
also OF one in Kings county and Of the grandfather
of Bishop Onderdonk; pictures OF the first Dutch Re-
formed churches in Brooklyn, New Utrecht Bush
wick, Success and Jamaica; Indian arrow heads and
axes, spinning wheels, high heced shoes and buckles,
old punch bowl, with the nscrp pton on the bottom
"My wife drinks tea, and, be POUNDS I'll drink
punch - old gun, used in the French in Canada
in 1868; printed sermon in Dutch, by tho Dutch
minister in jamaica 1741 ancient newspapers, the
manuscript journal OF Quaker who preached in
orchard jamaica 1893; bill OF sale OF negro female
slave for f67 los. in 1850, handful Of tho Jamaica
stage 1891 n paper from the British General Howe
TO Aaron " Nostrand, III; another from Sir William
Erskine to Isaac Bennett August l776, and great
variety OF ancient furniture The ENTERTAINMENT
which was n very successful one, under the
auspices of the ladies' of the Reformed church of
Jannca
There were no special obscrvances elsewhere on tho
Island, excepting at Grecnpont, whcro there
parade of the Fire Department.
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CLUB DINNERS.

Tho rooms Of the Lincoln Club, in University place,
tastefully decorated with bunting last night
tho occasion OF the dinner given the fourth
anniversary Of its foundation The tables groancd bo-
meath a sumptuous repast, to which
seventy gentlemen did ample justice. At
end Of the room full length bronze statue OF
Abraham Lincoln greeted the eye, and from the other
the Father OF His Country beamed upon tho assem-
blage from the artists Among tho guests as
sembed we're Henry Highland Garnet, the
colored clergyman; Colonel Charles $. spen.
ccr Fire Commissioner Hatch, Commissioner OF Docks
Salem H. Wales ex Judge Benedict, Justice Morgan
Police Surgeon }. n Dorm, Assistant Appraiser Van
Allen Judge Parker Of the Third Judicial Court; Pen
sion Agent Patterson Commissioner Of Charities Isaac
h. Bailey, and Fire Commissioner Van Cott In the
chair Letters from Roscoe CoDklng and John d.
Lawson expressing regret at their inability 70 be
present were read The toasts OF the con
ventional patriotic pattern. Ex-Judgo Benedict
replied 10 "the Day We Celebrate" Dr. Garnet replied
10 Thc President OF the United States in an
speech IN the course Of which he declared hrs bclf
that u s. Grant was mot going In for th.rd term Be-.
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TIE CATHOLIC Union.

The Catholic churches did hold especial services
yesterday on account Of the holiday religious
observance however, attached 90 tho day on the
part Of the laity by the Catholic Union as representa-
tive body The annual festival Of that organization
was fixed for washngton's Birthday, aud accordingly
IN the forenoon solemn high mass was sung and a
sermon preached at ST. GaDrieps church. East Thirty
pevcnth street About afeen hundred members OF the
Union were In attendance, and large number OF the
parishioncrs also assisted at the service The cele
brant OF the high mass was the Rev. Father Lowry;
deacon Rev. Father Hughes; sub-deacon, Rev.
Falher Hood; master OF ceremonies Rev. Father
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
ruE yErrRANs or 1S12.

The Veteran Corps of 1912 met yesterday at noon at
Military Hall, No. 1913 Bowery, to celebrate Washing
toms Birthday on the roll OF this organization there
are $50 names OF who live at present in different
parts of this State and New Jersey On their festa
days this city they generally turn out from thirty
five to forty strong Tho largest number that have
paraded in several years hynine the occasion
OF their visit to the Hppodrome about year ago. The
names and ages of those present yesterday fol-
General Henry Raymond aged 81; Colonel Abraham
Daily, 81; Colonel John I. Hildreth, "a; Captain
Leonard Baum, S3 Major Charles X. Crowley, SO;
William T. Thompson, So; Harvey Crittenden, 81;
William l. sune, so; Charles Cooms So Nicholas Dun
Chaplain Joseph HUI, SO; Thomas Jefferson Darling, &C.
a drummer boy in the war OF 1872; William Tway, 81 ;
Alexander Brady 81; Henry Morris, Morris, 'Si Thomas
Almasted, SO; John Davenport. 81. and Parmenius
Doxey, S5
Major Crowley served under the late General Win
field Scott and with him at the battle of Lundy's
Lane, in 1914 He one Of company of eighty
seven who made charge on the fort that famous day.
when but thirteen came back alive. =.
The veterans having assembled they were invited to
dinner by exMaor LOUIS Halen of the Fifth regiment
N.GSN.Y., who said that he felt happy to ask them
Americans partake of little banquet the day
so dear them all and hoped they would all live
the Centennial Fourth of July. Through General
Raymond the veterans accepted the invitation.
Leaving Military Hall the veterans marched down
Spring street TO Merchant Aliens HOTEL near Broad
way escorted by Major S. L. Reeves, Adjutant H. l..
Elderd and Sergeant Adam Katenback OF the First
battalion Washington Continental Guard They sat
down to dinner at half-past O'clock and after doing
full justice TO the good things provided patriotic
speeches delivered by General Raymond Colonel
Daily Chaplain Joseph W. Hull, of the Veteran Corps;
Major Louis Hallcn the host of the day. Colonel Serry
OF the SIKH regiment and Major s. i. Reeves, OF the
Washington Continental Guard.
Colonel Daily sang several patriotic songs and told
number of stories OF the Revolution. In order to bo
present at the Martha Washington reception at the
Academy of Music in, the evening early departure
from the banquet hall made, and the representa-
lives of the army OF 1872 taken 10 tho Academy in
carriages.
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THE SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI.

The 144th anniversary Of the birth Of George wash
ngon celebrated by the New York State Society OF
the Cincinnati with dinner at Delmonico's last even
ing Among those present were Pierre Van Court
landt, DR.. John +. Grey, Captain John
Schuyler, George 7. Bclknap, q. RIdcelcy Abbott j.
Barton ogden, Nathan Rice, OF Massachusetts,; Earl
Douglass, OF New Jersey; General John Cochran and
Alexander Hamilton Mr.. Hamilton acted as toast
MASTER in the absence OF the President Hon Ham
ton Fish, who sent letter regretting his
inability to DO present in consequence OF
the pressure Of official duties, the Vice Prcsi-
dent. William s. Popham, presided The first toast
given ''Washngton" and was drunk in
silence. The toast american Independence
was also drunk in silence. Tho toast Tho
Continental Army responded to by
General Alexander Wobb 'The Founders OF the
State Society OF the Cincinnati" by Dr. Samuel Hart
and Tne Memory Of Those Who Fell in tho Battles OF
the Revolution by the Rcv. Or. Marcus ID. Hutton.
'The President OF the United States'' drunk in
silence and the toast, The President General Of the
State Society," Hon. Hamilton Fish, " responded to
by Mr. william II. Crosbie the toast ''Our Sister State
Societies. was replied TO by G. Rdgely Schott and ).
Harbour Ogden
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
TRINITY CHURCH.

At eleven O'Clock yesterday morning Trinity church
was crowded TO the doors by eager and patriotic
congregation. The music was IL possible more excel
lent than that usually rected at Trinity Perhaps the
occasion may have excited spirit in the singers
and developed a sympathy IN the congregation. The
re Deum Mann in d. certainly grand and affecting
The sermon was preached by Rev. Morgan Dix, who,
after reading his text, gradually developed the theme
of his discourse into broad and comprehensive view
of the significance of the celebration He spoke OF the
benehcence of Providence IN granting TO the newly
formed States Of such sterling qualities as Wash
ington Sceptics and sconers believe and MAINTAIN
that circumstances alone develop men. To them the
scroll OF history spread out like grand panor-
ANA revealed only accidents, but TO tho maa of
faith to the intelligent analyst Of human change, the
hand of God plainly disccrnible. The reverend
speaker dwet at length upon those who sought to rob
The people of their ondest ideals Tho man without
an IDEAL said he is lost man. The ideal is something
which develop within ourselves; purer. higher
nobler than the material things with which
rounded. Deprive the nation Of this ennobling ec-
ment and it, like the man, is lost IL had been said,
continued the preacher that the superstructure
government was large and even imsy. Whether
this be true not Let every man ludge for himself.
One thing however, was indisputaby true, that the
foundation Of the RepublIc were solid and well
set More statosmanship and political schcming
wanted; men who would stand forth for princi-
pie before party; who would consider the nation
first and themselves last
AS the congregation filed out Of the church Mr.
Ayhno, assisted by Mr. Thiswell performed the follow
mg programme on the chimes:-
I. Ring the changes eight bells
= "Iia Columbia
g. THE Land Of Promise.n
A in rondo form, with various modulations in
major and minor keys, composed by Dr. Ed Hodges
for Trinity church bells.
S. "Glory to the Father Giye.n
q. "Unfnrl the Banner.n
T. Red White and Blue"
& HAL. Hail This Happy Day."
q National anthem.
TO- Child of the Regiment
II. "See, the Conquerng Hero Comes"
II "washington's Grand March"
l3 "Centennial Hymn
IL Fantasia theme, with variations composed by George
r. Bristow expressly for Trinity chimes.
IS "Columbia, the Gem Of the Ocean"
t6. "Viva lAmerSan
az .'The Soldier SReturn."
~. Centennial March,
fO ION the shore Of tennessee" (By desire Of the
eposer)
81. 'fhe starry Flag"
h. "Old Hundred
%. Yankee Doodle"
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cRAcr CHURCH CHIMES.

Yesterday the anniversary Of washingions nata
day was celebrated htly Grace church. Al eleven
o'clock in the morning the service wns read by Rev.
Mr. Tiobtts, assistant pastor and at o'clock the
following patriotic chimes were rung;-
I. Ringing the changes and firing Of bella
p "Iait to the ChieLn
3. Scotch
e. "llail Columbia
g. Song of Liberty (Puritanl
s. clscd. White and Bluer
T. centennial Hymn
g. Carnival oi Venice
q Melody. with variations
10 Yankee Doodle
The throngs moving along Broadway crowded the
vicinity OF the church 10 listen 10 the chimes, and as
each national air recognized the people expressed
their satisfaction IN lively manner IL be safely
said that the pealng the bcls OF Grace church
not tho least OF the many attractions OF Broadway
terday.
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ARcADIAN CLUB.

President r. B. Roosevelt and Vice President Richard
O'Gorman OF the Arcadan Club, werc present at the
club last evening to celebrate the anniversary
OF washingtons Birthday which was made the occasion
OF tho presentation Of sword TO Daniel G. Gillette,
Getty elected captain of the Twenty second regiment
Many members OF that organization were present, as
also Mr. J. Scaver Page, MIR. Smith. and Messrs
Mlard Barber, Ranney, Bailey, Marks and other dts
tinguished gentlemen Colonel I. B. Thorpe contrib
utcd humorous speech, did many other gentle
men present The historical illusions OF Mr.. OGorman
TO Washington elected much applause
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
ALEXANDRIA.

WAsHNGIONl Feu y, Io'o'
In Alexandria many houses were decorated and the
streets filed with people to witness tho great parade.
Thousands from Washington and the surrounding
country we're present The procession was the largest
that has taken place in Alexandria, and was com
posed OF six divisions, the first division being tho
military division, comprising the Filth Maryland rogi
ment headed by their band and drum corps the Ma
rine Band the Washington Light Infantry corps, and
the Columbia Cadets OF Washington, and the ST. Johns
Academy Cadets; the second division OF hre and hook
ladder companies and the third, fourth ana hth
divisions, OF mounted knights, schools, and business
and trade wagons and the sixth OF buresquc socie-
ties After the procession the military were banqueted
and At night grand ball given at sarcpta Hall
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DosToN.
BosroS, Mass, Fc'

BOsrON, Mass, Feh ~, 1876
The observance OF the day here Is very general
There was a heavy snow storm last night, but the
weather moderated and the day clear and beautl
full
Business is generally suspended. Many festivals
wero celebrated tho principal one helng that OF the
Warren street chapel birthday festival at Music HaL
The veterans Of 1872 held their semtannuai meeting
with appropriaff f-styiticA
Tho dsy was rived In tho State Prison, and solemn
high mass vas tbratcd at tho Cathedral
rho sixth anniversary meeting OF the Massachusetts,
Total Abstincnc6 Society held Fully one thousand
persons we're attendance Addresses delivered
by Wendell Phillips and others
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
WASHINGTON.

wAsuSGroS, Feb. %, 1916
Tho celebration OF washngtons Birthday here was
rather limited The Oldest Inhabitants Association held
a meeting at eleven O'clock at which Washingons Fare
well Address was read by Mr. H. n Easily and patriotic
Grafton delivered by Mr. n. Caan. Al twelve O'Clock
the Fire Department paradcd through the streets and
passed in review before the President A salute was
ired this afternoon by the District artillery. The Filth
regiment OF MARYLAND National Guards OF Baltimore,
escorted by the Washington Light Infantry corps OF
this city and preceded by the Marine Band, on their
way Alexandria passed up Pennsylvania avenue this
morning and paid marching salute TO the President
All the government departments were closed and bush
ness was generally suspended
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
AMONG THE GERMANS.

Among the Germans the day celebrated as ho
days are usually spent BY that people. The different
German organizations entertained their friends their
respective halls, and soirees were given in OF
them. Post KoItes, No. 80, Grand Army OF the Re-
public which composed exclusively Of Germans who
served in tho late war; gave ball in honor OF wash
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
POLICE HEADQUARTERS.

At the Central once OF police the day OF Wash
Ingion was observed BY general suspension Of busI-
ness The Commissioners remained In their Offices
few hours during the forenoon but after their de-.
parturc the halls vacated and the building pre-.
seutsd holiday appearance
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
SYRACUSE.

SYRACUSE, Feb %, 1876.
washngtons Birthday celebrated in syracuso BY
the parade OF tho Fifty first regiment and the firing OF
100 guns This evening public services held In
the Presbyterian church Mayor Grouse presided.
Patriotic songs sung and Chancellor Haven, OF the
University, delivered oratlon on Washington Flags
were displayed throughout the city.
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
NEWPORT.

NKWFORT, r T., FEB 2 ISTN
The birthday OF the Father OF his Country was ap.
propriateiy observed here to-day Banks schools,
Post once and Custom House we're closed The New
port artillery paradcd and at noon, by order OF GOV.
Lipptt, fired salute OF 100 guns salute Was
also fred rom the United States torpedo station.
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
IN NEWARK.

The anniversary OF washInston's Birthday Is oh.
served here by general suspension OF business and
military parade A concert will be given this evening
or the beneut OF tho Centennial Exposition Fund
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
HARrFoRp.

HARrFoRD, Feb. % 1s7d
washngtons Birthday was celebrated by literary
exercises At Trinity College this evening. An orasou
was delivered by Isaac Hestcr, OF Reading, Pa, aud q
poem by Henry Ogden Du Bots. Of Fairbault. MINI.
The New York herald., 1876-02-23

ington's Birthday at the Germania Assembly Rooms
An immense crowd in attendance Al Dramatic
Hall, Houston street, the Society Erheiterung gavo
AT amateur dramatic entertainment. which was wound
up by ball. Several OF the societies avaled them
selves OF the opportunity 20 wind up the season OF
halls came uU
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-04-11
Dragging out Existence.

The nervous, weakly invalid does not enjoy life,
bat merely .'drags out existence,' the phrase
H. Unftted for the active purspits of life, md in
capable of Psrtaking of it's pleasures, TO which
intereouf"e and prev 10 ~. iaaeSoI1 the 20 vsista
dinaIinn is indeed object of pity. Yet there is
nothing in all this that cannot be remedied by that
genial Alternative tonic and nervine, Hostetter's
stomach Bitters, which supplies deficient stamina
braces the nervous system, and overcom.s those
bodily irreg ularitics which nervous weakness is
most frequently attributable. Diseases Of the kid
ney and bladder, imperfect digestion and uterine
troubles arc fertile sources of ebity. Their Grad
icatfon however, becomes a matter of certainty
when Hostetter's Stomach Bitters systematic
ally used for that purpose. Tho Bittcrs Likewise
annihilate and prevent fever and ague ard other
debilitatn febri!e mplaints OF NAL nature