The New York Herald Newspaper, July 6, 1845, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. Vol. XI., No. 183—Whole No. £045. Celebration in New York. ‘The morning of the Fourth was bright and fair, and | both earth and heaven seemed to unite in the cele" | bration of the day. A gentle and refreshing breeze tempered the intensity of the mid-summer sun, and the weather. was in_all respects singularly propitious. From early morn *till near midnight the streets ofthe city were filled with thronging crowds, but no gross breaches of the public peace marred the occasion and very few accidents occurred. It was matter of uni- versal and gratifying remark that so little in- | temperance was apparent. On the whole, the cele- | bration in this city passed off very quietly—more quietly than any previous “Fourth of July” in our recollection. THE FOURTH OF JULY | Tue City. ‘Tue Barrery Anp THE Bay.—The military were all astirat an early hour, and by half past 8.0’clock, Broadway presented a most lively napect, as the dif- ferent companies of artillery inarched down towards the Battery. There was a very numerons turn-out of the various companies, both foot and horse, Ne- tional Guard, Scottish Guard, Lancers and Hussars, all accompanied by their respective bands. The General Officers and their Staffs, in all the pee of prancing chargers, cocked hats, streaming feathers, and lace-bedizened uniforms, astonished the country people who, at this early hour, were ape into the city from all the various ferries. The weather was most propitious for the celebration, and the cool morning presented a more enlivening prospect to the military, than did the scorching weather which they met with during their parade and march on the day of the Jackson procession. On arriving at the Bat- tery, at 9 o’elock they were formed intoline, and re- | viewed by Major General Sandford, after which they | took up their line of march from the Battery ‘to Whitehall, and thence through Broadway to War- | ren street, down Warren to West Broadway, through | West Broadway to Chambers street, thence to Cen- | tre street, and thence to the east gate of the Park, | where, after paying the honors of a marching salute | to the Mayor and Corporation, and firing a feu de joie, they were dismissed. The scene at the Battery was not so lively as we have seen it on similar occa- sions in former years, though it was crowded to ex- cess in the morning. Boys firing crackers, women frightened at the same, and people walking up and down in search of enjoyment, comprised pretty | much all that was going on. There appeared to be but a small amount of drinking and carousing in this part of the city, and in fact, in the afternoon the Battery presented more the same appearance that it does on a Sunday than any thing else, as, after the militaryleft,but little attraction was to be found there. The different steamboats that land in the vicinity kept on till mid-day pouring out a continual stream of pleasure seekers from Staten and Long Islands, who . spread themselves over the city. The vessels of war in the bay were all dressed off with flags, also the merchant ships and the numerous steamboats that were speeding off in all directions, were beauti- fully decorated, and as all of the latter had bands of music on board, the sound of the distant music fell pleasantly on the ear. At twelve o’clock, a national salute was fired from on board the North Carolina, and from the forts in the harbor. The appearance of the bay with the numerous vessels that are at an- chor there dressed up, the hundreds of small boats darting to and fro, the ships coming in from sea, and the steamboats dashing about in all directions, was most beautiful. On passing Wall street, it looked dull - enough, and both it and the other cross streets pre- sented u striking contrast to Broadway—in fact, it appeared as if all-the other parts of the city were de- serted for this great thoroughfare. Tue Park.—City Haut..—This grand centre of attraction, from an early hour, drew together vast crowds in succession, every hour in the day. So early as nine o’clock, were to be seen, flocking to- wards the City Hall, all classes of our citizens, trot the fair “demoiselle of blushing fifteen,” to the more gober and staid maiden of twenty, escorted by well selected troupes of beaux, whose gallantry, and “ gaite de cewr,” were the theme of universal re- mark, The Park was nearly filled up, to its utmost capacity, at eleven o’clock, with a “ motley group,” consisting of the ‘jolly tar,” with his “black eyed Sue;” the rollicking widow and her ‘down-east” suitor; the “grave, the gay, the lively, the severe;” the whole presented a sort of ee TS of humanity; which could not be equalled in London or Paris. Every nation on the habitable globe, was, on this occasion, effectively represented. The me- tamorphosed cockney, half yankeefied, having his two cent “cheroot” in requisition, lounging along with an overweening air of self-consequence. The sleek haired damsels of Dutchland—the Turk—the Jew—the Atheist—the beauteous “daughters of Gotham—the “gazelle eyed” maiden of sunny Italy —the ‘dusky Venus” of Afric’s clime, all flocked forward to enjoy the festivities, and enliven the proceedings. .Though, an observant eye would at once discover the national characteristics of many of the various groupes in attendance; yet, it was easy to perceive, that but one feeling predominated in the breasts of all, namely, a thorough devotion to the common interests of their adopted country—a reve- rence for its institutions—a cordial sympathy in cel- ebrating the great National Festival, which all seem- ed so much to enjoy. At half past eleven o’clock, His Honor, the Mayor, accompanied by Oniver Cuaruick, Esq., President of the Board of Alder- mon; and Natuantrt. Pearce, Esq., the gentleman- ly President of the Board of Assistants, followed by, the Common Council, entered the apartments in City Hall, which were set aside tor refreshments. Mayor Havemeyer and the Com- mon Council, immediately on entering, proceeded to dispense the hospitalities of the city to a highly fashionable assemblage of our fair citizens, who graced the rooms with their presence. The fare consisted of the choicest description of every de- Jicacy of the season, which could be procured in ac- cordance with the most rigid Lp aed pata After partaking of some refreshment, aud adminis- tering to the vast groupe who flocked forward to the upartment, the Mayor and Common Conncil pro- ceeded to the front of the City Hall, to receive a sa- lute from Major General Sandford and the Military. At this stage, the entire scene was truly animating. The Park was nearly lined around with cavalry— the shouting was incessant, and the balcony in front of the City Hall presented a perfect galaxy of gorge- ous female loveliness—of classic beauty—that “old Gotham” may well feel proud ot. The Major Gene- ral hereupon ordered the troops to fire a feu-de-joie, which was here up for a considerable time, after which several dispersed to the various places of pub- licamusement. | Mr.tTaylor and family, of the City Hall, whose assiduity and attention to visitors at all times, have rained them universal respect and esteem, were usily occupied during the day in dispensing polite- ness and attention to the vast crowds who flocked to this quarter upto a very late hour. Governor’s Rooms.—These apartments were fill- ed to excess; and, independent of the attractions which the day called forth, are at all times well wor- thy of a visit, to every full-souled American. The rooms are tastefully furnished, and are decorated with well-executed portraits of several of the heroes of the revolution, ‘The personal character of every one ot these noble-hearted heroes, who fought and bled in the cause of human liberty, of popular free- dom, may be waced in their fine, manly counten- ances. © The rough portraiture, the sturdy arm, the stout, athletic form of most ot those eminent men, who carved the wayto national independence with the sword, at once awakens a feeling of reverential re- ard in the breast of every lover of popular freedom. he great “ Father of his Country,” is here beauti- fully represented. The very [flag that waved defi- ance at the British lion, and, that waved triumphant upon the plains of Saratoga, borne aloft by the proud American eagle, isto be seen here, The identical chair in which the immortal Washington first sat on being appointed President, after the revolution, is to seen here; his celebrated bureau, as well asa splen- did selection of highly | sh apt of the fol- lowing distinguished heroes of the revolution, Pre- sidents, Governors, and other distinguished and eminent men; a beautiful marble bust of the great De Witt Clinton, paintings of Sir Walter Raleigh, Columbus, Bolivar, Governor Throop, Swift, ile liams, bronze statue of Jefferson, Governor Lewis, Macomb, Duane, Montgomery, Franklin, Clinton, Varick, Livingston, Willett, Governor Yates, Hull, Radcliff, Colden, Allen, Paulding, ‘Hone Bowne, Gideon Lee, Lawrence, Brown, Perry, Lafayette, Aaron Clark, Decatur, hg Bainbridge, Governor Tompkins, Stuyvesant, Presidents Mon- roe and Jackson. ; What abright page in American history do not such an array of illustrious men illuminate? The bold contour of most of the countenances of those noble hearted men, almost breathing on the canvas, was the subject of frequent remark and admiration during the day. ‘Tre Minirary Dispray.—The turnout of the | military,was one of the chief features of the day. It was really creditable, in the highest degree, to the city and the State. The “ first division of New | York State Artillery,” comprises some of the finest, | breasts of the patriotic freemen of America. | Gotham was, in feet wide awake by half past four | o’clock, and ready for fun, frolic and enjoyment.— NEW YORK, SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 6, 1845. View of and most eflective regiments in the Union. Fore- most amongst them isthe llth, Colonel Yates—the strength, discipline, and efficiency of which formed the chief subject of the Brigade orders, promul- ted at the close of the review, by General G. P. Morris. Colonel Yates has devoted great atten- tion to his regiment; and with the able aid of Capt. W. W. Tompkins, of the “Morris Cadets,” a veteran soldier, well known inall the regions hereabouts, has succeeded in making ii second to none, either in the regular or militia service of the United States. If the same fostering care were bestowed upon the 13th regiment of the same brigade, no regiment in the Union could surpass it. As it is, the Scotch tcompanies command universal attention and re- spect from their fine military deportment, and mar- tial appearance; the result entirely of the strict care, and devoted attention of Captains Castle and Craig. Colonel Ming has much to be proud of in his com- mand. The “Independence Guard,” Captain Cairns, paraded with the 13th Regiment, and excited great admiration on account of the perfection of their appearance and discipline. Capt. Cairns is well known as one of our most efficient of- ficers. It was a source of much mortification to the staff of the 13th,that as the Independence Guard and Italian Guard, }parading with the regiment upon an invitation, no music made its appearance accordi to its appointment, and consequently was cumpellet to parade without a full band. The “Italian Guard” is composed of a number of fine looking Italians, and attracted much attention. Altogether the parade Friday was very imposing, and at every view evinced the marked improvement in appearance, ap- pointments and discipline, which has of late taken place in the various or comprising the First Divi- sion; and certainly, when we consider the time, la- bor expense bestowed by each citizen soldier on the acquirement of the Roow lite of the military profession, these di: r regarded with universal and grateful admiration and esteem. Civic Procession.—The Civic Societies began to form at 84 o’clock on Astor square. These consist- ed of the Shamrock Benevolent Society, and the Laborer’s Union Benevolent Society, with banners and insignia. From this place, their route lay down Broadway to the Tabernacle, where they assembled. This large edifice was nearly filled, and would have been completely #o, but that there was a charge made for admission. As it was, the house present- ed a gay, and rather novel aspect. The two socie- ties numbered close on three thousand, and a more manly, hearty, and powerful ae set of men than filled the whole body of the building, ceuld not be seen. The green shoulder scarfs too, for no- thing but the green was apparent on every hand, the banners of the same color, all was in perfect uni- formity, and had a capital effect to the spectator. The Declaration of Independence was read b Mr. John Collins, in a rich Irish accent, and with heartfelt emphasis; it was listened to with all the reverance such a noble production demands. Mr. I. Byrne was the orator of the day. He ad- ressed the assembly for close upon two hours, and elicited repeated bursts of applause, as he spoke of the first struggle in this land for independence, sketched her present and growing greatness, con- trasted the glorious revolution of 1776 with the bloody and godless one of France in 1798. He spoke to his,Irish hearers asAmerican citizens; most pathe- tically alluded to their sequestration trom their dear native Island,and concentrated their views upon one grand consideration—their rights and duties as American citizens, and in this connection enforced upon them the paramount importance of educatin, their children, and by_care to instil into their minds the might of knowledge, and the worth of a compre- hensive moral, intellectual and religious education. With the oration, the services closed. The socie- ties re-formed and marched throughChambe rs street round the Park, thence down Barclay to Hudson st, along Hudson st. and 8th avenue to 14th street,ar- riving at Union square. After making the circuit of Union square, they marched down the’ Bowery and ap Grand and Marion to Prince street, where they dismissed. ‘Two effective bands, in military costume attended them in their route, and perform- ed some piecesin the Tabernacle. ‘This part of the day’s proceedings was certainly not one of the least pleasing. : Among the others who held this anniversary with all due honors, was the Empire Club. They assem- bled in full strength at their head quarters in Park Row, at ten o’clock, and the Don Giovanni of New York, Capt. Rynders, having taken the chair, an address on the occasion was delivered by Mr. Reese, one of the members, which was listened to throughout with the most marked attention, and eli- cited great applause. Excurstons.—At an early hour the sleeping citi- zens were aweke by the ringing of bells, firing of guns, squibs, and pop guns—the shouts of boys and all the usual enthusiasm which yearly visit ne All Those who intended pa the hot and noisy city, wereof course first out of bed. Servants were called for—breakfasts demanded—hot water and towels in great Lig chee pine thing out of place and nothing to be found. The greatest confusion existed in all quarters. At length the streets and avenues leading to the wharves were thronged with ay troops of laughing, bright eyed maidens, with eur gallant cavaliers, with hurried tread and eager anxious faces,wending their way towards the steam- ers which were to bear them farfrom the noise and confusion of this vast metropolis. The Bay and shipping presented a brilliant and in- teresting appearance—flags and streamers were fly- ing; and all was life, gaiety and good humor.— Steamboats were getting up steam, und Knicker- bockers hurrying on board. ‘The decks of the steamer Croton, at Fulton slip, advertised for an excursion to that delightful sylvan retreat, Glen Cove, as well as New Rochelle, Oys- ter Bay and Cold Spring, were soon crowded with the élite of the city, who’ preferred wild and roman- tic scenery, fresh air, and a capital dinner, to the firing of squibs, pistols, and rockets. As the beat left the wharf, a magnificent barouche, drawn by splendid bay horses, and filled with fair women and brave men,” drove down, They hailed her, but to no purpose; the steam was up, the moorings loosed, and away she flew, while strains of soft and fairy like music floated on the breeze. Never have we seen fair, smiling faces, become more suddenly o’ercast. Vexation and uneasiness usurped the place of mirth and gaiety; it was positively too bad: the lovely creatures were disappointed, and there was nothing left but to pout and cry. They at last, re- solved, however, to drive to the Abbey Hotel, on the Bloomingdale road, and spend the day in running through its delightful gardens, and fishing from the banks. The steamers Highlander and Utica were also very much crowded, and amid the shouts and cheers of | the passengers, left the wharf at8 o’cleck, while Pric® TWe Conta, the Park on the Fourth. the Raritan, for Brunswick; Hamilton, for Fort Hamilton; Delaware, for Sundy§Hook, ‘and Inde~ pendence, for Perth Amboy, were all thronged with people, anxious to escape the noise of the city, and, enjoy a delightful sail, and the peaceful retirement of the country. More than five thousand citizens visi- ted Hoboken, and great credit is due the Messrs. Stevens for their arrangements at the Ferry. Fireworxs—Tue Park.—The Fireworks in the evening were of the most gorgeous description ; and drew together an immense concourse of per- sons. The works were let off in front of the City Hall, and also from the baleony; and much of the efiect was lost to hundreds who attended, the works being obscured by the thick foliage of the trees. — The firing of crackersand other fireworks by groups of overgrown boys in men’s clothing, was, as usual, dangerous. However, every thing passed off with the utmost harmony and satisfaction. There was an excellent band stationed in front, on the balcony, who played a variety of soul-stirring airs and select pieces with admirable taste and execution, At half past 8 o’clock several rockets in sueces- sion were jet off, and shot their fiery course through the heavens, displaying on high, in rich profusion, groups of variegated stars of every,hue and color in the rainbow. ‘To attempt to describe the fireworks would be almost an impossibility. Every fantastic shape and form,from the hissing snake to the fabled fiery dragon, voting forth the element upon which it breathes, were beautifully represented. The rain- bow which the illustrious bard beautifully describes, a sort of “heavenly cameleon,” was represented to the minutest shade. At one time a gorgeous sun- burst would captivate the eye— ——baptised in molten gold, And cradled in vermillion.” Bh pe At another time,a_ brilliant display of bright starlight, which eventually would fade away, to again burst forth in a display of dazzling blue, or azure, orgreen, or rich purple. Altogether the fireworks reflect the highest possible credit upon the gentleman who got them up, Mr. J. Edge, of Jersey City. The last piece certainly surpassed anything of the kind ever before exhibited in this ci as was universally admitted by all. It was exhibited from the balcony, and displayed in rich vermilion and golden letters the words “ Ducit amor patrie” (Love of country predominates.) Also, in rich gol- den letters— “Union.” There were several booths around the Park for the sale of refreshments. At the conclusion of the fireworks, the vast concourse who had collected, dispersed in all quarters, and all passed off with the utmost harmony, if we except the blaze of some few muslin frocks and bonnets, which did not escape the crackers of the overgrown boys and big children that kept continually firing them off. Among the many displays of fireworks on the 4th, few were more PrRspicious or more general than those in front ¢ ie United States Hotel, at the foot of Fulton street, by a gang of what may be termed hotel loungers, such as may.be every day seen on the steps of the different taverns in the city, or with the soles of their feet displayed at the windows. The amusement of the party alluded to consisted of throwing crackers and eoasers amid the hundreds of persons, particularly females, who, throughout, the day, landed from the Brooklyn ferry boats, making them run in every direction ‘through mud and mire, to avoid them, to the great personal alarm of the females and children, ace the bespat- tering of many a neatly got up muslin dress and de- licate white trowsers. fo such an extent was this carried, that?many persons turned up other streets to avoid them. We heard of one female being thrown down in consequence, but she was more frightened and dirtied than hurt. Tre Taearres. Caswir Garven.—There were three performanc given here during the day, each one of which attended well, but the evening one had one of the largest audiences that we believe have ever collected together in one theatre in the United States. The whole of the vast building was crowded to such an extent that no sitting room could be obtained by late comers, for love or money, and many witnessed the performance through the doors that open on the esplanade ; there could not of been less than from twelve to thirteen thousand souls assembled, and the sea of uptarned faces presented a most extraordinary view. A more thorough set of pleasure seekers we never saw; they were pleased with the excellent performances, with the refreshments, with the splendid fireworks, with themselves, in fact with everything. Amidst such a vast assemblage, the most excellent order was preserved, and it speaks volumes for our citizens, when we say, that during the whole evening as much quiet and regularity was observed, as on any common occasion in a theatre Messrs. French and Heiser reaped a rich harvest and deservedly too, for their (great efforts to please the public. Niavo’s Garpen.—This recherché establishment was thronged as usual, by at least five thousand persons. Every seat in the theatre was occupied be- fore half-past 7, and the grand saloon and gardens Wi au) were alive with the élite and curious. Messrs. Set- ton and Chippendale, in the tarce of Uncle Sam, ac- quitted themselves with great credit, and the display of fireworks was altogether superior to those shown on any former occasion. All seemed well pleased Niblo is surely on the high road to fortune. Patmo’s Overa House.—This place of amuse- ment was well attended by a very respectable au- dience. The grand burlesque opera of “Buy-I- dare,” went off with great eclat, and many of the sce were encored. ‘The solo on the accordion, by Mr. Huntley, was greatly and justly applauded, and the audience was scarcely satistied with one encore. ‘The Virginian Girl” excited much laugh- ter, particularly the solo on the combadoor, Indeed the whole performance was most excellent, and well worthy of the patronage it received. This is the last night of their performance, and those who have never seenthis talented troupe, had better take the opportunity. We can assure them they will be amlpy gratified and amused. Tut Bowery—AsronisninG Fear. tonishing feat,of the day was performed by Mr. Hood, of the Bowery. At about seven o’clock in the evening,a vast crowd were collected in the Bow- ery, to witness this extraordinary feat, namely, walking across the entire width of the Bowery, op- posite the theatre, ona tight rope. The rope was extended from the highest roof ef the houses at either side, measuring about ninety fect across, and the elevation from the street was calculated at about fifty-two feet. Mr. Hood, at the apes hour, with perfect sung froid, commenced his work, an proceeded across, the crowds of spectators below in the strect looking up with evident anxiety, in al- most breathless suspense. ‘To the astonishment of all, Mr. Hood performed the feat with perfect ease, and onarriving at his place of destination, after the performance, was hailed with loud, Vine and reiter- ated applause. ‘The theatre was filled almost to suf- tocation during the evening. The bill of tare was excellent. ; Tuk Cuarnam was crowded to excess long before seven o’clock, and several unable to Procure places, were compelled to go to some other place of amuse- ‘The most as- ment. Accipenrs.—There were but few accidents during the day, as far as we could ascertain, and no fires whatever occurred to mar the festivity of the day. We heard of but two casualties, one in Ann street and the other in Chatham street. The first was a boy, whose hand was shattered by the premature explosion of the gun ; and the second, a man whose arm was also shattered by the bursting of a pistol. A young woman was run over by an omnibus in Park row, but no bones broken; the extent of her injuries, if any, we were not able to ascertain. ‘There were but few casualties beyond what we have already given. A young child was run over in the Broadway by a carriage,about dusk,and seriously injured. Atthe Hospital they had but a few cases of burns, and none of them serious. The accidents which took place in the I ah of the town were very few,we having noticed but one in. Broadway, which was caused by furious driving of stagemen, one directing the pole of -his stage right into the breast of the other, and shattering both poles to pieces. Tue Svpurss. Sporrinc.—The following match was announced to come otf over the Harlem Course yesterday.— Purse of $30. Mile heats, best three in five, under the saddle. H. Brooks enters.........ch g Empire. ae SP Ba . ri 5 Moscow. J. Bridges..... +... .ch g Robin. It having been previously ascertained that the two other horses belonged to the same person, or came out of the same stable, the other refused to go, justly deeming that two against one was too much of a good thing. It is hoped that all such tricks will be thus defeated. i Immediately after came offa pacing match for a jistey of $30, tree for all pacing horses, mile heats, est 3 in 5 under the saddle. H. Wells enters. . .. H Woodruff “ . . .b g Sir Archer, A. Conklin “ . od 5 Chief. ©. Bertine ch h Frelinghuysen. P. Arnold be bl g Black Joke. ‘This was a very exciting atfair, about one of the best that has taken place in this neighborhood for some time past. Throwghout was well and beau- tifully contested. The following is the result : Mr. Woodruf’s b m Aggy Down (Woodruf) 22121 Mr. A. Conklin’s gr g Chief. .... 112322 Mr. Arnold’s bl g Black Joke 144 Mr. Wells’ b g Sir Arche Mr. Bertine’s ch g Frelit Time 2 26}—2 26- i ‘The attendance was respectable, and the track in pretty good order, considering the heavy rain of the previous day ; here and there it was a little sticky, but not so much so as to spoil sport. Tur Aj es AND Hartem.—The numbers who resorted to Yorkville, Harlem, and the beautiful spots along the avenues, were not so numerous as are frequently met with on Sundays. Not but at the same time there was a goodly muster, and the omnibusses and railway cars were well filled, each trip, throughout the day; but they were mostly strangera in those parts, or families endeavoring to escape from the eternal buzz and crack, crack that prevailed in the city. There might be seen the family man. with his wite, and some five or six children, beautifully tailed off, unless jwhen,brought up to a dead stand at an apple stall or a candy shop. ‘There were a great number of visitors at the reser- voir during the day, where every attention was paid to them in showing‘and explaining the works, Xe. At Yorkville and Prospect Hall, Hurlgate,&c.; small family parties might be frequently met with, some pic nicking, and others taking whatever the different houses afforded. he great point of attraetion at Harlem was Geiger’s pleasure lens. Here the youngsters revelled in delight, being free to help themselves to the fruit with which the trees were loaded; and bountifully they helped themselves, no doubt at the cost of many a stomach ache to-day. I[n_ this neighborhood there was held a Ladies’ Fair, on behalf of the Presbyterian Church, which atlorded the resi- dents somejlittle amusement,the church a trifle of pro- fit, and the ladies an opportunity of displaying them- selves and their wares to the best advantage. There were also some good trotting matches over the Har- lem course, which attracted the attention and pre- sence of the sporting gents of the nighborhood and New York; and betore and afterwards some trials of speed, upset and breakage along the road. The great attraction of the day injthis neighborhood, was amost beautiful new omnibus, drawn by six grey horses, with nodding plumes, engaged by the Phila- delphia Washington Association, who were on a visit to this city to spend the Anniversary of the Na- tion’s Independence. The principal point of attrac- traction on the Bloomingdale road was the Abbey, in whose sylvan shades many families took refuge from the din and turmoil of the city. Nor was Cor- poral (Thompson fo! nm amid the many at- tractions provided, by his military friends in par- ticular, so that his house was pretty well jammed throughout the day. During the whole of this route we did not observe a single accident of any moment, nor above two or three drunken persons, and one fight, but every abundance of crackers and squibs, and other fire-works. Indeed, all appeared to enjoy themselves to the top of their bent, in a rational and peaceful way. Bxooxiyn.—The _ neighboring cities of Brook- lyn, Jersey, Williamsburg, & seem to have been quite deserted, owing to the fes- tivities and various amusements which have been announced for some weeks past, to take place upon the ever memorable Fourth of July, in this city. The morning was serene and beanti- ful, and the lads and lasses, as might well be expect- ed, were from an early hour on the tiptoe,with throb- bing hearts and beaming eyes, to wend their way to the great city of Gotham. Through the different thoroughfares, leading to and fro, a solitary tent might be seen decorated with a thousand fantastical daubs from the hand of the limner, and now and then invitations to those fairy regions were freely offered, and, as a matter of course, as freely accepted by the fair Goddesses from their ever sworn lovers. The Heights of Brooklyn numbered, and were graced by some half dozen of these hospitable boards, and the scenes in and about some of them were really so amusing, we cannot refrain from giv- ing our readers a sketch. Atone side of a tentstood a pair of horses and wagon, which evidently belong- ed toa small party who were regaling themselves in the interior, ‘ut shortly afterwards intending to make an exploring expedition to Greenwood Ceme- tery, were ushered out by an old gentleman who was equipped in a “buzz wig,”upon the top.of which was, an equilateral cocked hat. In the vehicle were pent up first the stately figure }of “ My darling Bet- ty,” not very slightly marked by small pox,and who, as the old sage remarked when his ‘ boy 4 brought himself to an anchor by her side, could only be compared toa thorn between two reses, and con- sequently must be a rose between two thorns.— In the dickey were not s than eight boys and. girls, varying in years from eighteen to fifty, who were brought up in the rear by a pair of dragoons. As greetings passed between the mem- bers of the social party, the word onward was given, when the baruuche, (which had evidently seen pal- mier days, having the remains of divers arms, blazoned panels, Wc., painted on its sides,) with its smoking bays answered to the word of command, and a strong contest ensued between the outriders with the battered vehicle and broken-winded hacks, which soon left us to ruminate as best we might. Honoxen.—The houses of refreshment in Hoboken were jammed at intervals with transcient visitors, either to this city or from this to the romantic walk through the Elysian fields, and indeed we have never witnessed a more lively scene than that which presented itself along the various walks and path- ways to the Sybil’s Cave, and the large saloon still further on, at which extremity was paced, in the middle of an open space, a ‘‘Roundabout,” or pro- perly termed a **Hurdy-Gurdy,” for the use of blue- eyed demoiselles, who faxin ple iged themselves not to indulge in the humors of Bacchus by tasting the “mountain dew,” substituted this walking cradle as their ariel beverage. At the further end of the sa- loon stood a ‘‘locemotive theatre,” which furnished lots of fun for the folks who thronged that vicinity. Entombed within its walls were wonders never before otiered to the community. The accom- modation was of a superior nature and the per- formance, as a matter of course, went off in first rate style,concluding'with a splendid display of fireworks. Marques of all sizes and shapes were here and there spread for refreshments; in one we found an “ old Irish Piper,” who drew a crowded and fashionable audience to listen to the plaintive notes of, (as he termed it,) his national melody, mot were the gay ones who listened idle, for being determined to make themselves quite at home danced several cotil- lions and humorous jigs, which was concluded by a comic pas de deux on the part of two other mem- bers of the dance. ‘ ; Jersey Crry was at an early hour in the morning the scene of mirth and jolity, owing to the hun- dreds which, from all parts, crowded in the direc- tion of the ferries to cross to this city, but twelve o'clock left it as quiet and peaceable as the mansion of the departed, with the exception of what was every where apparent during the day plenty of youngsters with the usual quantity of crackers pouring from the different windows and tops of houses, &e. pe WiLLiaAMsBuRGH was something similar to the last mentioned place ; gin shops, grog shops, and heel taps, where business was some hours previously the order of the day, had now suspended their labors, except one or two of the higher class, including the Williamsburgh Cottage, which afforded a pleasant, cool and refreshing retreat for all who wended their way in that direction; delicious fruits, ice creams aud bevahiges of every description were dealt out in many cases by the proprietor in rather a handsome manner; the different apartments in the house were crammed with both sexes, who were highly gratified with the notes of the musical instruments which were, at a great expense, been got up there. Sky rockets, crackers, and all kind of minor fire amuse- ments were indulged in by the hundreds of children who collected about the different thoroughfares, and every thing seemed to pass off in great harmony. §Ciose or THE Day. At the close of the day the ferries were the same as the morning, thronged to excess. The upper part of the town, commencing about Union square, pre- sented a formidable array of tents of all grades. his seemed to be, if anything, the great thoroughfare of the day, and fireworks were used in abundance to bear up the festivities. In the centre of Washington square a grand display of this combustible was erected to throw a light on the darknsss which was fast spreading. The tops of houses within view, oi per with any other place of retirement, were. filled with fashionables looking out for the sport of the day. The different saloons and coffee houses | were so full, that persons were obliged to be shut out by the owners; and in ene instance we saw the outer door closed against customers, the landlord declaring that he was drank as dry as the heart of a rocket. Lemonade was in demand by the gallon, which was in some cases preferred with a small drop of the creathwr in the bottom, to keep the steam alive in the top. ‘hough matters went of well, the day was comparatively dull until coming _ night, when the thousands whe assembled at the different laces of amusement, returning to their peaceful homes, created rather a lively appearance through town, and thus ended the ever memorable Fourth of July, A. D., 1845- Canapian Iron Sreamer.—The iron vessel Q. E, D.,8o long expected, came into port yesterday, and left for Montreal early this morning. She is a curiosity, and we are told was built for one of our Admirals, who: coat of arms is emblazoned on her stern. She has to make two trips to this country before purchase by the officer for whom she was constructed. She is a double vessel ! that is to say, her hull, &c., is double, so that if the external surface be broken, the inner shell prevents the ingress of water. She is fitted with a screw, which is made use of n calm weather or against adverse winds; the boilers are beneath the chief , ani the mizen- mast, of iron, is the funnel through which the smoke from’ the furnaces escapes. The stove in the cabin emits its smoke through the same channel. An iron par- tition, from the deck to the keel, about midships, serpa- rates her, as it were, intwain, Notwithstanding ner many advantages over ordinary ships, she has made but asorry trip of it, having been out 63 days! A vessel sailed fifteen days subsequent to her departure was first in at Quebec. — Quebec Mercury, June 26. Workine or tue New Postrace System.—The new scheme of postage which went into operation on Tuesday, has worked well,at least as far as Albany is concerned. The number of letters put the first day in our post office and forwarded, amounted to Eighteen Hundred, On the second day the number was about Fourteen Hundred. Making thirty-two hundred in all. This is about three times the number despatched before the new law went into operation. The number mailed the first day in Rochester was nine hundred and eighty-four, and in New-York five times more than under the old thany Argus, July 2. Tux Macreric Txuxcrai We understand that Mr. Geo. E. Pomeroy, of this city,has conclud- ed an arrange: withthe ntees of Morse’s magnetic telegraph, which ensures the immediate establishment of a line between the citi f New York and Boston, by way of Springfield and Haven. This will also cure the early completion of a line between Boston en these cities shall have beenfthus put in ‘other, our merchants and for- warders will be able to ascertain at any moment of the day the condition of the flour markets 4 New York or Boston, without being obliged'to wait the slow move- bore steamboats and locomotives.—.2/bany Journal, ly 3d. AproInTMENTS GY THE Paesipent.—James Ho- ban, as Attorney of the United States for the Dis- trict of Columbia, from the 3d instant, in the place of Phi- lip R. Fendall, whose commission will on that day e@x- pire. Robert White, Collector of the Customs, George- own, D.C., vice Henry Addison, whose commission will expire July 8, 1845. vf ‘les Linsley, a8 Attorney of the United States, for the district of Vermont, from the 22d lace of Charles Davis, whose commission homas B. Hahn, as Deputy New York, in the place of r, Wi commission expired on the Fischer, Surveyor and Inspector of t Pawtuxet,Rhode Island,vice Peleg Aborn, the reven' whose commission will expire July 29d, 1845, Brookhaven, L. I. ‘ (Correspondence of the Herald.] Broounaven, L. I., July lst, 1845. The Fires on Long Island—The Railroad Company and the Sufferers—A Statement of the Negociations between them, exhibiting the present real state of the Case. It is stated in a recent number of your paper, that the difficulties between the inhabitants of Suffolk county, and the Long Island Railroad Company were involved in mystery. Although not personally in- terested in the nefociation between them, which has recently been attempted, I have from time to time enquired in relation to its progress, and now lay before you the leading outlines of the case. For weeks after these fires had occurred, no atten- tion was given by the company, to the complaints of those who had suffered. Meetings were held at va- rious points on the road, and in the county, and the company was'earnestlycalled upon toadopt some mea- sures for the preservation of our property. Fires were fommunicated almost daily along the whole line of the road, and still no regard was paid to our requests; and, as we believe, no precautions were en to prevent the recurrence of these fires, untilafter an in- dictment had been found against them for careless- ness and negligence, by a Grand Jury of the county. Since then, pee or several successive weeks it continued extremely dry, scarcely a fire has been eommunicated from the locomotives—none of which has occasioned any material injury. Then, too, the company first sent down a committee to treat with a committee which had already been appointed on the part of our:own citizens. Certain propositions were submitted by them, and time was allowed the suflerers to consult in relation to them, before ac- cepting their conditions. ‘his committee, after some two hours stay in the country, returned in to the city; and without waiting to ascertain whether their propositions would be accepted, with a great flourish of trumpets, immediately espana through the daily p1 that the whole difficulty had been amicab! |, and that, too, in a manner satisfactory to the people of Suffolk county ; evidently intending b’ force public opinion in their favor, without making peeGR et which justice required at their iS. These propositions were, that the company would take the charred wood, delivered on the line of the road, at the market price of unburnt wood, and that those persons, whose wood had been entirely burnt up, should be treated with individually. Were it cer- tain that the Railroad Companywould abide by these propositions, it would come far short of an adequate compensation for the losses’ which have been sus- tained. The distance of most of the charred wood from the road, the irreparable injury to ite future growth—the power which the Railroad Compan: would have to control the market price of we along their road,and their reft fix that price de~ finitely, were all considerations which induced the people to regard these propositions with but little faver. But in addition to this, was the utter wantof faith and confidence, with which, from previous deal- ings, the people of this county had learned to re- gard that company. They have refused to ratify the contracts ef their agents ; they have taken along the line of the road without the consent of the owners, who are forced to accept such prices for it as the company in their generosity may , and the collection of any just demand is ai with so mucn Aes y _ ee oe ie ea nse, perhaps, of riding backwi fo! on the rallvoad, that they ‘might better have made no attempt to collect their just demands, while the Com- any, from receiving their fare on the road, can at length very well afford to pay them. It was evident from the course which the C-m- pany pursued throughout the negociation, that they only wanted an opportunity to repeat the same line of conduct in ie event instance. With this ob- ject in view, they desired to withdraw the negocia- tion from the committee appointed on the part of the people, (by whose efforts, while the company were neglecting all our complaints, who were desirous of resorting to violent been to some extent pacified ;) that they might in treating with individuals satisfy, ecard atew of the most influential or the most clamorous, while those who from their necessities were most deserving, would receive little or nothing. The matter thus stands where it did before any negotiation commenced. Our committee, findi that they could make no satisfactory it with the company, have left it with the rers to take such course as they might think proper. The indictment ringed the company is still Pending, and will probably be tried in September next. jough there may be some who are di to regort to vi- olent measures against the road itself, still the better part of our citizens, notwithstanding the vocations they have received and the losses they have sustained, are inclined to await the result of an sie to our laws. it would yet be an easy matter to satisfy the peo- ple of Suffolk cougty. ey are tired of negocia- tion. They wish to see the company act. they were to send a disinterested person here, who should devote himselt exclusively to the se nt of these claims, there is no doubt but that the whole matter might be arranged on very favorable terms for the company. Mackinaw. [Correspondence of the Herald.] Macaw, June 28, 1845. Mackinaw Island—Exploring parties and visitera— Copper Ore—Mackinaw, its size population and Prospects. ‘ We have at last arrived in this mineral region, and find most excellent quarters in the old Mission House, kept by Mr. Herrick. Mackinaw Trout are caught in great abundance, and I think them as fine a fish as I ever have eaten. General James Wilson, late Surveyor General of Iowa and Missouri has arrived with a number of miners, for the purpose of exploring the mineral regions of Lake rior.— Hon. Samuel Williams, late Collector of is here also, with a party on the same business; also, the Hon. Henry illiams, M. C. from Massachusets and quite a number of distinguiehed gentlemen from different cities. Dr. Jackson mineralogist, from Boston is in company, including a number of others, forg analizing copper ore. I shall watch the ress of discoveries, and give you a full detail. We easly. nine as toe e steame: . “Genl. Scott” for Lake Superior, numbering sixty-five persons.— Your readers will be much eaneine to learn of the extensive discoveries made recently of silver and be ‘A gentleman arrived here last evening with a sample of silver and copper ore, which Dr. Jackson says, on examining, exceeds hi yet gan- guine expectations in value. This Island is nine miles in circuraference, contains five hi i itants independent of the garrison. The est paintis the old Fort Holmes, which ci an extemsive view of the Island, and is now a heap of ruins. ThiaJsland is destined to become some day not far distant a summer resort; for cool water, salubrious climate, and variety of seenery it cannot be surpaseed. A Quaner Marriace.—A correspondent of the Zion’s Herald gives the following description of « wedding at the Friends’ meeting house in New Bedford. The parties were Dr. Benjamin F. Hardy and Miss Sareh Coggleshall. ‘After sitting in silence fifteen or twenty minutes, an aged man—probably the leader of the meeting—arose and made a few sensible remarks on the general impor- tance of covenant keeping; after which the bride and bridegroom joined hands, and each inan audible voice promised to be fuithfulto each offer till desth should separate them. They then severally signed ‘@ printed covenant, on parchment, | believe; after wi the covenant was read in the hearing of the meeting. It was read by the venerable Mr. Sherman, the oldest printer of a ee Aer eae iavttedD repair to @ central je audience were now invi lo part of the house, where, a table placed, the covenant was laid on it, andthose who were wi to do so appended thi names to it as " ceremony of wit jing the covenant was long and somewhat tedious, nevertheless intere: . The company began to leave the house in silence, before halt the names were inserte Lrvine in QuEBEC.—The weather at Quebec has been very unsettled during the last week. Cold northerly winds have prevailed, with some rain, but we have not heard that the crops have been affected by this unsettled weather. Our markets are not over well sup- plied with either vegetables or meat; the latter is very dear, and it is said will be still dearer if large tions of cattle are not made. Last week roasting beet was as high as 6d. per Ib. in the stalls, and steaks even as high as 7}d.—Quebec Mercury, June 26. Coming To America.—The Sligo (Ireland) Cham- pion says :—The emigration from this pert to Ame- Fica still continues una ated ouur streets are filled daily , Loads foods raone Tas eave feountry #0 seok . liveliheod in the back f the States, and we are sorry to say the emigra- tion's net confined to mere laborers and their children, but numbers of small re ntly of oe means flying from their native cot , despairing of being thle t provide for their families at home,