The New York Herald Newspaper, May 8, 1847, Page 1

Vol. XIII. No. 127—Whole No. 4724, NEW YORK, SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 8, 1847. THE NEW YORK HERALD ESTABLISHMENT, North-west corner of Fulton and Nassau sta. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR. CIRCULATION—FORTY THOUSAND. Pe AILY HERALD—Every day, Price 2 cents per copy? K aunty lee ny; Saturday—Price 6X cants ALD POR EBHOPRe mies steam Packet day SYD Spit ished Eio'beof lonary and ixpence each. sunl prices-always eash in fd be writren in a plain, legible errors ther Ast of Joly of ADVERT | kinds exeeuted beamtitully and wit) All lett munications by mail, addressed to the gesblishment must be postpaid, or the: postage. w Swill be de in the eubserit SUAKSPEARE NOVELS —Now ready, THE Ty \OUTH OF SHAKSPEARE, by F. Williams, Esq. Vece Fifty Cents, “The, Publishers’ have this morning livery the above celebrated production. rafal ly embellished, and altogether the sweetest historical 1 detion that light is ins Secseen GUIEGESS, STRINGER & cp, persoa that waderstands. ites ‘care of horses, cvinpetant to drive jubingle or double h aruessto eke singe, and make himself generally useful in a uth, Brooklyn, but young, men of iH COAL—Proposals will be received until fi Tock, P.M. on Thurad Uday of June ing ar the United States Naval Hospital, near two hundred and fifty tons of the best, hat, whe est ite sah igh, (the ber ite ash Lehigh,of the best ely free from slate aod dirt and of tre fellowiey sizes, namely: One hundred tons of ates pra t for use in rates or stoves, and one hundred and fifty tons of ‘steamboat coal.” ‘The whole quantity must be delivered by the first of Sep tember next, and will be subject to auch inspection as the Sur- cou oF the Hospital may be plensed to direct. Paymeut will thin thirty days after property approved bills ed tothe Navy Agent, “The eoutract will not be does not furnish satisfactory security for for the contract must state the ton of 2240 Ibs., free of all costs and charg live 4 and Sireer Spetr comm Be AnD —X Tew geatternen, wh Whe desite breakfast and fen by accommodated with board with a respectable m of the bls pac moderate. Roque No eS Wer Tih ae nue is unusually ng baldn ele Peiee, nl fing ombines in itsell thorough cleansing wash, blended with'’s alky, glossy moisture for the hair, better than yet free from their deleceriow values never before at any oll. grease or pommarui facts, aid possesabig, intslus Tes bilaemie’ preperties nourish th accelerate its growth, sustain if in maturity, and contin ession of healthy vigor Rai sofigeas, end trarfous + 4 dey ta the Integt poo 9 Ge dispels scurf, dandriff sud. all ly powerful ‘are its reproductive Duinereun cases where all other articles have failed i¢,has re- Sarat tie hair to ltsful Plentitude of pristine beauty. Price b 1 att! Begley ws by WM. ee Boston, and forsale by 'AN'DS, druggists, 100 Fulton street, corner o Hiam—also, at 219 Broadway, and 17 East’ Broadwa York. i ean mes “BRAHAM KASTOR, Fancy Goods, 391 Broadway forinshisfrimads and the pubic that Ke has removed h business from 393 Broadway to 391 Broadway, two doors be- Jow hi ‘oer establishment. m8 lat*re Vis! FPS! KITS! Siege iar RI pared by Dr. Hart for the cure of Epilept al ing sickuess) Is one of the most important present age. Many in this city, who one given all they possessed in the’ world c of a disease ao dreadful. are now enjoy th but a trifling expense, from the use o Jas. Bertholf, of Chester Orange Co..N ™ th the disease al could not ‘ive from on fe ¥:, friends thought sh er ‘The Vegetably Extract was administeaed to her, and she soon beortpaly and is now enjoy’ radle ood health. Also, Mrs. Jes. 115 Orchard strevt, Ne YC. He began 202 18th «+ together with Ed if we are it liberty to mam ye medicine fall pe 's. Prices per bor. $9, $17 with set A TAILOR, Ae — suitable for le- ught for ‘aud therefore will be made to it ee iat oo cloth dress Coat $20: ther garments in Proport cin iar mt es ‘Vests, Ke. cai at {10 William street, opposite the New Buildings, wot ship, and low pric REMOVED FROM 323 GRAND Pie \to.178 Bowery. Mrs. M_D. Hodge, First Pr ‘mium Dress make: and first premiam Straw hae s the porns to inspect her: ers, Hibbons, ete., at 178 nee in this eity, and past d receive ‘patronage d the public. ¥ *N i. Straw Hats cleaned and altered. The trade supplied Mica: Good milliners and ae mekers wanted. m8 2w®re OR SA pels LO of sweet tone, and in good order. bee PS Liberty street, between the hows of 8 and ie m7 3t*rre site Nat woe Kany fare FOR Bp, lying at asin. Avy ‘SSteeatiaak ‘wlshlag'to purchase please ‘enqaaon board, ISANDS, FOR p will ail o UESDAY, lith inst. at 2 o'clock P. Mt from tre tgot of Clintsa street, Ea It sengers will please be on board ou at Lolslock. “Lurgage notto be wsed on the, pa Pie MRtarked’"' below? and eat the d y revious. Shippers will please ‘learthelt goods on Monday. "Ait bills against the hip must be signed induplicate by the captain. Letter bags yill close at the post office, Gilpin’s aew room, and Keayon’s Toreign fetter ofice. at 13g o'clock. Parcels mast be sent (o the consigues’s office, 76 South street, ou Monday. me ater FOR SALE—A SPLENDID Centre Board Yach', one year ol, sloon F fed, about 18 tons, cop- R yer fastened throughout, built with whole plank top in.and for beauty of mode) and for speed cannot be irpusred by any vessel of her lass in the harbar. She exrtios a large preas obCarvass, aud is offered for no other reason than being too large fez thease MIRE en BOS oer STEAM SHIP apUTEES ER F Sue ‘ON The steamship SOU n Cant M- Berry. will leave the f Peck slip on Saturday, the 8th Havelock, P.M. ng signed by the Clerk on board, No freight except specie received ou the day of departure. h Bor eight oF eames BE EORD, TILESTON & CO. m6 Ste ruth street. TORT TERIGIE=T year it ne Steamship SARAH SANDS, Capt. W.G Thompson, will anil punetually on ine inth ys. perior axecommod ited number of Second C: sengers, who will be takea at a reduced price. Persous dh friends rons of engaging second cabin passages for their the Old Country, to leave Liverpool on the 20th of Ni the above steamer, ¢an do 40 at for mecrage passengers, by prices «to ais YRNES & Co., South street. = FOR LIV REOOL-Th ‘he splendid new steamship SARAH NDS, 2000 tons, Capeain We ¢. thompron, will sa jone ane May, having excellent ac ba foraaeona cabin passengers " in in her will please’ make im: moderate). bn OSEPH MemU: Corner of Pine and South ss & OF PACKe TS to and b fast selling packet s! hiv k A. aod from Li I sail from New York on on the Istof July, her regtiar days. Her accommodations for cabin passengers. are very superior; she has aleo excellent accommodations for's limited aumber of second cabin passengers, i rooms.on deck; and hi are lofty aud well duced rates. ‘Those wishing to sgeure berthe early application on board, at pier No. 3 North my8 r 86 South st “Md door below Burling alip, ie FOR NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA AND NEW YORK LINE OF PACKETS Positive: i wie yfoot of 'y first and only regnlar packet to sail Piopdsy, wy packet Any WABASH, Capt. W1 i positively sail ‘as above, thane fast sai Hathaway, is now ular day. reight or passage, haying superior furnished accommo- dations, apply on board, at Orleans wharf, foot of Wall atreet, OLLINS, 96 South st. ‘ed on board after to-mor- ing, and wil ‘Agents in New Orl will promptly forward ead in ie charter TE: NR Fallertor aster, for please to take pet e Val she is len now ready ‘ pict No. 10 Rast Riv RKINS & ELANO, 39 South st. FOR SAL Vata lied for immediately—The Bark CHESAPEAI Kes i ane wernen P +a it in Baltimore by Meserart John A, Tocust, salted. on hy fastened ‘and gappered on the marine ck hora t sailer, ca 330 tons gross’ weight, Pie valk 2500 bbe! t om ths sinces is uilt under the & Co. lis to receive her umber, 66, Res TSG feet of rye, when, rt superinitend ce ene ‘Vessel new lies at the south side of Long Bi faite JONES Cen Cumin hart, east Bosto ERKINS & DELANO,” ‘No. 39 South street. FoR SALE—The hall of vessel just launched, id ne at rt. 5 10's Touts 06 Foon ch ot, aa seilearr a for eonal aa ice. Inquire of tl subscribers, at Rahway, ‘fe SAAR: ime: mo Ter THE GRAND CHLEBRATION AND ILLUMINATION uw NEW YORK CITY, An Honor of the Victories oF PALO ALTO, RESACA DH LA PALMA, MONTEREY, BUENA VISTA, VERA CRUZ. TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND HUMAN BEINGS IN THE STREETS, Ke, Sie. de. The grand celebration and illumination in honor of the following victories,.achieved by the army and navy of the United States, in the prosecution of the existing war between this republic and Mexico, took placo in this elty yesterday :— AMERICAN VICTORIES IN MEXICO. Palo Alte, Sacramento, Resacade la Palma, Vera Cruz, San Pasqual, El Embudo, Los Angeles, Pueblo de Taos, Mesa, Mora, Monterey, La Canada, Buena Vista, El Bracito, San Francisco, Alvarado. The city presented a grand and gorgeous spectacle, from sunrise to late at night. At sunrise the booming of American cannon from the Battery resounded from the Narrows to the Palisades. The repeated echoes had not died away, when, as if by the hand of a soreerer, ten thousand flags and banners of bunting, of brilliant hue and large dimensions, were thrown to the breeze, and floated gaily and joyfully over the City Hall, Custom House, and other public buildings. ‘The hotels, newspaper offices, &o., &o., were likewise handsomely decorated. The spacious building on tho corner of Fulton and Nassau stroets, known as the Henaty Neworarer Estaniisustent, was the groat at- traction in the lower part ofthe city. From the topmost story to the basement, it was resplendent with beauty and glory. One hundred and fourteen flags, large and small, military and naval, were suspended from it. Of these, there was one which was much admired on ac- count of its aged, tattered and worn appearance, as woll ‘as because it was used by Colenel Arcularius’ military escort of Washington’s friend, General La Fayotte. to Connecticut, wifen that distinguished friend of the Father of his country, was visiting the United States in the year 1824. This precious relic bore the following in- soription, in white letters : 000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000 COLONEL ARCULARIUS’ ESCORT OF Be FAYETTE, 100000000 Connecticut, ssatae 20, 1894; Presented to the Voteran Corps of Artillery, bys Quarter-Master William H. Miller. 3 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 At noon, a salute of one hundred guns was fired from the Battery, Washington Square, Tompkins Square, and Harlem. At two o'clock the military formed in order : The city at sunset began to pour its inhabitants into the streets, to witness the magnificent illuminations and fire-works, The surrounding country sent its thou- Ee THE HERALD BUILDINGS, BR'LLIANTLY ILLUMINATED. FRIDAY EBVONING, MAY 7, 1847. 8g El Age Hee LJ ie Wty MPa [Bs MM MM cca ‘The police were on the ground, and their services were necessary to keep the omnibuses, carts and cabs in order Boys in their teens fired off pistols, and the younger ur chins their torpedoes and fire crackers among the crowd, and cheered with the greatest enthusiasm, as company after company of our citizen soldiers wheeled into line, or threaded the gravelled walks to their appointed places, The scene on the Battery, while the companies were preparing for the march, was indeed imposing. The sun was by this timo obscured by clouds, so that the effect of its bright rays upon the thousands of glistening bayo- nets was lost ; but there were dashing officers in bright uniforms, mounted upon proud chargers, prancing about the ground—ndjutants flew from post to poil-companies marched, countermarched, and then stood sternly by their arms, as their countrymen did who won the victo- ries which were being celebrated. ‘These military dis- plays now adays hate more significance than they bad two or three years ago, and men do not forget that they muy be called upon to act the soldier in the field, as well asthe militiaman on parade; and, in truth, we should have but little to fear for them, if our uniform compa- nies were called upon to defend their city under any cir- cumstances, ‘Those hardy sons of the cleaver, as cavalry, the sharp-shooting riflemen, with an infantry force, hardly surpassed in discipline, would be a hard nut for any foe to crack At 2 P. M. the various brigades made theirappearance upon the parade ground. On the right of the line was posted the squadron‘of horse artillery, under command of Brig. Gen. Storms—on his left the line of Brig. Gen. sands over the different ferries to join in the same plea sure, ‘The streets were never so densely crowded, nay packed with human beings. It is a safe estimate to set the number down at two hundred thousand. The Military Procession. A more beautiful day for the procession could not haye been asked for. The morning was delightful ; the sunshine danced uponthe windows and church spires.fas old Sol climbed towards-the zenith, Preparations for the march were early discoverablo—clean and handsome uniforms were seen here and there throughout tho city, dodging about in every direction. Polished sword seab- bards and polished muskets and bayonets glistened and twinkled in very joy, as if the guns and sword sheaths know what the occasion was that called them forth. ‘Towards noon the military began to rendezvous by com- panies; and squads of hussars, lancers and dragoons were en galloping towards their appointed ground, while in- fantry, rifles, and staunch artillery men made their way to their arsenals and drill rooms. ‘Two o'clock being the time appointed for the procession to leave the Battery—an hour before that time found Broadway crowded with pedestrians of all ages, conditions, sizes and colors. ‘The élite and the unwashed million, in- stoad of quietly waiting until the military passed up town, rushed, by common consent, towards the Battery We say “towards,” for only a small number, eompara- ‘tively, gained admittance to the Battery ground itself. Women, with babies, old gentleman, with little boys, and old ladies, with half grown girls, in charge, all crowded and elbowed and fretted in a most delectable manner George P. Morris was displayed to great effect. We no- tived Capt. Vincent, with his beautiful company of Light Guard parading with the Brigadier. The com- mand of the General, composing the the varlots arms of the service, contains one regiment of which the city and State may well be proud—the Flying Artillery, under com- mand of Col, Yates, This truly maguificent regiment is of the tame organization as that of “Capt Bragg’s,”” which gave the Mexicans such a bountiful supply of “grape”? at the battle of Buen Vista’’—and that of Capt, Wash- ington’s of the same arm. During the marching salute, ment particularly atéracted the attention of 1 Gaines, who was in the Mayor's suite, at the Hall. Brig. General Hall's command was also out in full force, and as usual, the best possible discipline, At 3 o'clock, M., M: General Sandford, the command- ing General, was received upon the ground, under an escort of horse, with an extensive and brilliant retinue. accompanied by Adjutant Gen, Stevens, of the State; ittees of the § » and Assembly.— | es were reported ready for the re- | Wetmore, the Division Inspector. ‘eneral officers dismounted, forming an escort to | ng officer and the military committees—after | which, the general officers from the centre of the lines, | upon a signal given, led off, and were joined by the en- command, in tremendous cheering in honor of the ay and of their distinguished guests,who Had so recent- ly exerted themselves worthy organization from destruction, contemplated by a few disorganizing spirits. the re After this display, and grateful “appreciation by the | soldiers of their le column, and commenced the march rious streets which it passed, the buildings were decorated with flags, and the hous and windows thronged with human beings. On arriving at the cast gate of the Park, the line was halted, while Col. Wetmore conduct- ed to the front of the City Hall) his Honor the Mayor and the Mayor elect, the Adjutant ¢ , the com- islative friends, the line broke into mittees of the Legislature, the Boards of Aldermen, and | the Boards clect, with other distinguished gentlemen, among whom stood erect the observed of all, Major ‘al Gaines, of the United States Army, command- ing this Military District. Immediately commenced the marching salute, in honor of these distinguished gentle- men Where all appeared to so much advantage, it is the more difficult to particularize, After the passing of the long artillery train of Colonel Yates, in perfect order, came the gallant Captain Vincent—and it was diffloult to decide whether to award the marehing palm to them as a company, or to that perfectly disciplined regiment tho National Guard—both were the admiration of the beholders, and both evinced an amount of training not excelled by the regular service. This parade has won for our city troops very high commendation, and the parade, falling as it did upon a day on which was promulgated their re-organization and permanency as a body, gave the whole affair great spirit and effect. After the firing of the feu-de-jo‘e in the Park, the ofl- cers of the division, with their distinguished guests, no- companied Gen. Sandford to his quarters, where they were entertained with an clegant collation, and the company exchanged congratulations upon the victories so gloriously achieved by our army, not forgetting the distinguished generals who were in command. The Herald Building. At eight o'clock precisely a rocket was discharged from the lofty roof of the New Yor« Henatp Estan- Lisument, and before the whiz-z-1-2 which marked its flight towards the Heavens beeame inaudible, the nine hundred and fifty candles which had been previously placed in the cight hundred and ninety panes of glass which the building contains, together with the innume- rable variegated lamps,which were #0 adjusted as to com- pose a beautiful star in front of the building on Fulton street, were instantaneously ignited . A loud huzza fol- lowed this exhibition, and innumerable were the com- pliments which the coup d’ail elicited. It was acknowledged by all who saw it ase splendid sight. On the front of the publication offies, the windo Ge of wn nr a ee ———————S SS APPEARANCE OF THF CITY HALL, IN THE PARK, SPLENDIDLY ILLUMINA TED, FRIDAY BVSNING, MARCH 7, 184 a | tN ihityi>» \\ Mt Al) \\ i VIEW FROM BROADWAY. = which were gorgeously illuminated with an infinite quan- tity of sperm candles, was exhibited « transparency with the following inscription:— 12000005000002000090600009009000000000000000 American Victories in Mexico. 3 Pato Auto, Sackamento, Resaca pe taPatma, Vena Cava, San Pasquar, Et Emaupo, Mra, Mo Monterey, Buena Vista, ‘San Wray o 00000000000000000000000006000000000000000000 ‘The second story, comprising the editorial rooms, was much admired, Every pane of glass was illuminated with two lights, before each of which was a star, neatly and tastefully arranged, while from each window the “ stars and stripes,” the freemen's banner, was pendant. The third, fourth and fifth stories were also brilliantly Mlluminated. ‘We now come to the roof, where several pyrotechnic artists of acknowledged merit were engaged during the evening in firing rockets and other descriptions of fireworks. The chimnies, too, were decorated. For the first timo, probably, in the United States, these im- Portant and necessary appendages to a building, were made to contribute to the festivities of the occasion. On top of each was a brilliant Chinese lantern, which added much to the general effect. In front of the building, on Nassau strest, wore hung several naval and military i Los ANGeLos, Purnto pe Taos, fings, bannere and jacks, and about one hundred smaller struction of the important documents kept in that build- ones. T! was respl ident with the flood of by the illumination of the building. ght poured upon it doing this, A great variety of beautiful rockets were discharged from the City Hall during the course of the evening, and altogether the scene may be more readily imagined than described. Great credit is due to Mr Miller, superintendent of public buildings, &e., for the energetic manner in which he carried the arrangements of the committee into effect, 38 workmen having been actively engaged for three days, from 6 o’eloek in the morning until 10 at night. Appearanee of the City Hall, Alms House Buildings, and Gallery of Fine Arts, in the Park. No sooner had tho military been dismissed from the Park in the afternoon, than the tide of haman beings commenced pouring in at every avenue, to witness the magnificent spectacle presented by the illumination of the City Hall, Alms House buildings, and Gallery of Fine View of Broadway. Arts. In the illumination of the City Hall, 3649 sperm ‘In the evening the scene was surpassingly beautiful candles and 700 variegated lamps were used, while around particularly in Broadway, the Bowery, and other great the top of the building wero illuminated transparancies, thoroughfares. on which wore painted— Standing in the Battery and looking up-town, Broad- PALO ALTO, way appeared to boin one grand blaze of light. The RESACA DE LA PALMA. first principal place that we observed was Castle @arden, BUENA VISTA, MONTEREY, VERA CRUZ. which was illuminated in a splendid and gorgeous man- GENERAL TAYLOR, GENERAL SCOTT. Vr. In consequence of the hurry in which our engraving ‘Passing up Broadway the next object which attracted of the City Hall was prepared by the artist, this was un- attention, wasthe house No, 1, occupied by Gen. Wash- avoldably omitted, ington during » part of the time of the revolution, and No leas than 2436 lights were used in illuminating tho now the residence of Mayor Mickle, In addition to Alms House buildiug, while the Gallery of Fine Arts having candles placed in tho windows, this house was also made quite « handsome display, ‘The Cot { festooned in front with variegated lamps,which present- Arrangements were desirous to have tho Hall of Records ed an imposing appearance, ‘kewise illuminated, but the fear of an accident or de- The next object of interest was the house No, 17 argest measured forty feet in length, and ing, induced the committee to abandon the idea of SEMESAVERY:S© Broadway, occupied by Mr. O. R. Burnham. This building was illuminated from top to bottom with gas The fourth story was illuminated with four large stars, each having eight gas burners—the second and third wore filled with transparencies with the names of all the celebrated officers of the army and navy, But the prin- cipal attraction was the window on the up-town aide of the house,inside of it were exhibited seven small wreaths of evergreens of natural flowers, enclosed in one large one, each bearing the name of some departed brave,and in the centre the word’, “we rejoice, yet mourn.’’— “Clay, Ringgold, Hardin, Yell, Lincoln, MeKee, Brown.” Gn one side stood large trees, banging over it like weep- ing willows, and on the othor a large figure of « weeping lady. Tho large parlors were all thrown open to public view, and the whole was kept up till 12 o'clock. Within a few doors of this Inst place, is the Atlantic Garden, which was decorated and illuminated so grace- fully as to attract the attention of all passers by. DELMONICO’S HOTEL This was much admired for the brilliancy ofits illumi- nationsand the neatness and teste with which the lighta were arranged PAGE'S NOTRE was beautifully illaminated in a manner to excite the admiration of the thousands who had the pleasure of sooing it, saving this useful and praiso- | ‘Through the va- | [supson’s HOTEL on the opposite sido of the street, was much admired Like other public places, it was most brilliantly lilumina- ted, and presented beautiful appearance, Maay of our citizens stopped a while to admire it. We now pass on to the CITY HOTEL, which was illuminated and decorsted in # manner wor- thy of the great occasion. Like the other hotels, it was a complete blaze of fire. In front wore hansome trans- parencies of (0000900000000000000000000000 000000000000000000 00000000000009000000000000000000000000000000000 THE CROTON HOTEL hed the lustre of myriads of lights from ite many win- | dows. On the balcony, in front, a splendid band of music enlivened the scene with most agreeable and refresb- ing music. ‘The thousands who were out to witness the illumination, involuntarily stopped in front of this edi- five, and for a while forgot that other parts of the city were worth seeing. HOWARD HOTEL. in going up Broadway, the next brilliantly distingaish- od building was the Howard House, with its innumera- | ble lights, and its ndutirable transparent likeness ef Gex, TAYLOR, which was mach admired. RATHBUN'S HOTRE Next occupied the attention of the million. It was | much admired, not because it was illuminated in as splendid a manner as any public building that bad been | viewed between it and the Battery, but beeause it wax | adorned with several splendid transparencies borer anoeeooeco: | 0000000 $ 00000000008 00. STAYLOR 2 PALO alto 09000008 00000000002 0000055 00 10000 £ 000000000; Resaca © RINGGOLD | RIpaLRY 7 | 2000008 o« | coveooome é 10000000) WORTH 3 MONTEREY 20000000 $ 0000000000; Names dear to the heart of every American, were ex- hibited in front, and beautifully illuminated. The bus of upplause, which continued during the evening oppo- site this building, is the best proof of the manner in which these transparencies were appreciated. THE FRANKLIN HOUSE. This favorite establishment was behind nove of ite compoors in its endeavors to add briancy to the festive scene going on aroundit. From top to bottom it was il- luminated and decorated in a really beautiful andehaste manner. The perfect accuracy with which the candlev were arranyed, and the strong light which they cast on the neighborhood were remarked by all. ‘We now proceed further up, townwards. At the junction of Filton street the scene was truly splendid. On looking down Fulton street, we saw the splendid illumination of the New Youx Henarp Esta- DLisHMent on the East, and the numerous flags displayed about and around there, Towards the west, and imme- diately in our front, shone conspicuously the monument erected to Major General Richard Montgomery, who lost his life in fighting the wars of his adopted country, and also the monument erected to the memory of Thomas Addis Emmet, who, because of his attachment to liber- ty, was obliged to expatriate himself from the voll of his birth and flee to the United States,the land of freedom and the safe refuge of her persecuted votaries. Here he wasal- lowed to cherish his principles unmolested, and here he spent the remainder of his days—admired and respeoted while living and mourned and regretted when dead. THE AMERICAN MU: EM. This ostabliehment was, like the other publie buildings that we have referred to, splendidly illuminated. An ex- cellent band of music played several enlivening airs during the evening, and added much to the festivities of the occasion. We then reached the ASTOR HOUSE. Proceeding farther, the Astor House and Amertean Hotel, with all their splendor,burst upon us. Both of these great buildings were magnificently and tastefully fllu- minated and decorated. On the topmost summit of each building, was the unfurled flag of the Union, wav- ing gaily and gloriously in the evening breeze. Thefirst mentioned building shone resplendent with its innumer- able lights, which cast their refulgent rays on the street and Park in front, and on the ten thousand admiring citizens congregated there. On the top of the building there was a magnificent display offire works. Attached to the front of the building was a beautifal transparene At agiven signal the match was applied, and in an in- stant was successively displayed @ magnificent specte- ole, exhibiting, in transcendently beautiful colors, the names of the prinoipal vietories in Mexioo, in the fol- lowing order:— 000000000080000 © PALO ALTO. 0 990000000000000 000004 0 VEKA CRUE. 0 0 MONTEREY.0 © RESACA. 0 0000000000080 0900000000000 600000000800 A loud and prolonged eheer followed these brilliant de- monstrations, and while the ten thousand admiring speo- tators were praising the patriotism of the proprietors of that extensive establishinent, they wore attrasted tothe AMERICAN MOTEL, which appeared to vie with every other public plaeein giving eclat to the great celebration, This faverite re- sort of our army and nary officers, presented a spectacie that reflected the greatest credit on all eoneerned in getting it up, It was illuminated with Its thousand ean- dlen, and from top to bottom presented a seene seldom xeen, On tho top was magnificent flag, and in front and about midway to the street was a eplendid Silam!- | nated transparency: Fireworks of the most brilliant deseription were ret | off, to the admiration of ail who bebeld them. In the course of the ovening a well arranged eontinuation of them, extending the whole width of the batiding, was | fred.and presented tp variegated and dagsling splendor, | the words | Sirontn guowreune s 00090000000000000 0 AUENA VISTA. O 1090000000 ° | Words cannot express the outbura! with which this magnificent display was greeted. It ap: | peared to us as if ten thousand times ten thousend grateful voices wore strained to the utmost im approba- tion of it—so torifieally loud were they When we commenced to give an necount of thls grand iMumination, we intended to continue It as far ax Broad. Way extended, but our reporters were unable te make their way through the tmmense ase of Lumen beings that blocked op that great thoroughfare, with men, women and ebildren, omalbnse, private carrlages, hacks and caly—it was imporaitle to take a survey of | that street in detail, and give an wecount of tte appear- ance in time for this day's paper. We must content | ourselves with speaking of the remaining part of Broadway in{general terme, From the Atmerioan Hotel to the uppermost part of the city, it wae superbly gorgeous, The numerons lights that adorned the windows of the houses, on both sides, turned night into day, In the middle of any part, any person could | have read a newspaper with perfect ease, The Club House shone conspicuously, particularly that of the young men, which was really beeutiful. ‘The house of ©, W. Lawrence, Enq., our worthy Collector, shone eat | brilliantly and beautifully among the number THE PARK THEATRE. In turning frem Broadway into Park Row, the most conspicuous of the brilliant objects which attracted the eyes of the many thousands assembled, was the Park ‘Theatre, This time-honored building shone conspienous on the occasion, The statue of the immortal bard, which graees its front, seemed to observe with gratifies- tion the glorious and ever-to-be-remembered seone that was being enacted below. Old Drury was not beck- ward in making @ suitable demonstration within its wails, Mr. 8. Pearson sung & patriotic song worthy of the occasion; and a large transparent likeness of General Taylor, the hero of Buena Vista, was exhibited to the admiring thousands who attended to witness the performance of Forrest, the American tragedian. With- out were seen five splendid transparencies, commemore- tive of the principal victories achieved by the American arms, which were arranged over each entrance to the building in the following manner : 9000000 9 000000000 2 0000000000, froma poor secream fx re eoo00n09ee| ALTOZ LA PALMA § MONTERRY 0000000! ‘These transparencies excited « greet deal of attention