The New York Herald Newspaper, February 23, 1854, Page 1

Fersen’ of the same wiil receive 4 BWEsT a5 oe Ee WHOLE NO. 6392. -ADYERTISEMENTS RENEWED EVERY DAY. #INANCIAL, PRE $158,000 Ratearo 3 see carta Foal estate in this oily, Boo sums to suis applioonse, “Api ly to J. ‘ wan BUILDING LOAN, TO $80.000 24 row of f rst olass dwelling Boures, in one of the mont elig:b! 0 city. The ‘security ample. Ay y to &. B Kin Sileee, 319 Fourth Svenue, from 8 ill I) and 3 till 7 oPcivok. 6U. CUT) TU ADVANCE—ai 25] GHAND BTAEST * corner Bo: ce Koeves’ gallery J Bdvanced om furs tor onal met iamonds, ae; wots, ‘1d and silver iy on ral terms. Privase rvom for ladies, Private Omoe hours, 9 tn 5. TO LOAN—ON DiawONLS, WaTuaEs Joweiry, &e., or vouch for eash, Good tes, bonds and Gortasgee, and pills of ex- All business conndeneial. apply #¥ the corner sheng? seavtinted. waren impertin, 4 loam office 11'/ Nasene sicoot, Wane, trom Re. 2 ty UN CONBIGN- ‘ars, watchss. dia: ib oF bought liber- . brooklyn, basement Rg Et A ‘ANCES Nab UN DRY GOUD! |, Watores, jowelry, diamouds, merchandise, a SOR. Ge Fasc tee etre anor, Sean se” Ones RIES ctreehacema Sner, entire. Omics sDours frem9a.M 105 P.M. 2 ONBY AT 15 VESLY ‘Liberal advai BST. IN ANY BOM RE mate on. or oxsh pid for, of moet kinds, pisuce divaouds, watches, Sewelry, farnivure, al Sad otoer proserty, ersen: 33, 'o fins ix and three-quarter oosave piano, wi 40. From 940 5 o'clock. ONBY AT 289 BROADWAY.—CaSH ADVANCES made on meroliardise, jo» ware, waton @amonds, pinuos or suy other property: aiso tr Li Donghetoreash. Business contcentiat 29 Brosdwi ‘Srairs, from 9.00 5 ‘The higuess prices paid in ORTH CAROLINA SLX FER USN? STATR BONDE — posela Will be rreaived ah thie oie entll Al ooloch AC of tho ish of February uexs. or tho purebnse of $000,000 ‘i bonds tesued by the Stave of Norah Caro ‘These bonds date the first of Jan 1854, and will ran thirty ‘years. y will have aor Neched, and she interest of vi Percent per annum ayanie on the Gren days of Fares cadacipet eccnyees, Wea. intccess and priselpsl ] be payable a) the Bank of the Kepublic, in she elty of Baw York, unless whoo the om payable at treasi Yeousd under the authority of the iw«isiature of Norah Gare: a7 a of the North Carolina lise, it Abe oonsurmet orth Carolin qaesyeue en exempted fro! y will be Yesved in sums of $1,uU oF $0,000, as partion may wish Parties bidding Please address ‘their letters, en- dorsed oe for Morth Carvlinn State Bonds,” the undorsigned, a8 Raic: North Carolina. ed af 1 o'clock A. M., 2b Fobranry Governor, Beore- Prosident or tp Buo- he or to Mesars, Brows 4 De —— cued ‘Public Treasurer of the State of North Carolina, + ii the above r ward - SBR & BKULHER 128 Waterstrect. Lee MOANING, WHILE IN A DRY Dook sei the viciuity of Chatham sad Pearl 4 to Aabiy Fewardes or soucing bers. They are elue ¢xcopt to the owners BTAATOD & 1HOMSON, 1'4 Wsll street, UBSDAY EVEN. ‘through the TOLEN ROM HOLMAN’S wenty cighth street and js 11 o’clook. by MISCELLANKOUs, PARAGRAPH FOR LADIES.—LaDI‘8 REQUIRING p are resyectfu ly notified shad bh # Feducot bis terms for from $10 to $5. Ladies Woe in Amerios . 01888 ras. Pr Bivens 502 Broadway, or on the williners, arviate, Rooms ht d—en tran a web PowsLL, oculist, No. teom No. 17. ete WANTED—BY A Y'U*G MAN 4ND GIS sister, 9 commence apy tims brsweom tho m ddle of April and the firrt of May. Addross, statiag moderate terms, Location, &0., George Linden, Bros: way Post Office. Refor ‘ences exeben, SS OARDING.—G°OD Ad Leal d ROOMS, FO2 GEN at Mrs ‘only, eam be ha MEU) URSTS, No, 541 wirees. Gas hot and ovld beth roome 4. NOLISH PAPERS AND AMERICAN FUBLICATIONS eels d Pron malicd go ail pers. Now ail pw e jot Funeh, Ize; Gleason. 6o.; Harper or Pavaam. 90; Shae work iy low: ty addecaniug 0. RICHARD ION, $28 Canwe sercet Heookiyo, or Trivune office, New York” fan vienna hectares son ihe einai A RLESTON AND FLORIDA—WESKLY Mai Lines the now and fast U. s- jor JAS, No. 4. i oF paseage, Py try off 10 of SPOF! A i i da SALE—THR FURNITURB OF A LADIBS’ BOARD house, three bizebe er} of Brecdaray, above ing Sehr. "Porn ar rekitr Sia Tar etour latest publications. 70 LET OR FOR GooD TraREes howe ip Twenty. it. weet of Broad- all to m improvements. Also, s large on Btaten Isiand, tom acres of sal (ctaken imecdiete: do. Rens 6300 A street, before d A. M. oF af -OUSE TO LET AND FURNITURE FOR Heese cint cites boarding beurs. - judson street Will be sole o esp eer nearly new. ‘while. and stages pass the door SMALL ® wltboas snldren, the tower and 6 tea ms in the ttle. Berets wo bedroe! ARD, T: ECOND FLOOR OF b ¢ sirens, consisting of two rooms and hall BUILDING IN DUANE STABRT, NEAR Fr Ha Toon fevah by 9) teen aie for man 4 Perprees " ‘three story brick 146 ‘glory beuee sdjlaing. Apply vo COMA , + Sana eta NT LOTS, OORNER ONT reste. néat ‘atlanle Seok Beak ett aale. Thess Soivan Ness: Husted f Use oi street LAT OR LBaSe—TUR PIVe STOR f shank oSere Bee 670 end 679 Sixth resus seniels Y Toom, water closet, “coal ‘vault, baloay, react feliers, do. Also a store - est sweet, App y 10 RG. P' cocker ot a corner Pine het aad a manded by Colonel Vosburgh. This company was thi ecmmrené of Lieut. W. B. Vi wT OWN iW HH, it~ Ty a By WMT EEE MORNING: EDITION.—:.tURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1854. WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. Celebration im the Metropolis. MILITARY AND CIVIC PROCESSION, Miustering of the O. U. A, SPLENDID DISPLAY AT CASTLE GARDEN. TUBN-GUT OF THE OLD DEFENDERS, ILLUMINATION OF THE CITY HALL. ORATIONS AND FIREWORKS, THE DAY -IN OTHER CITIES, &., &o., ae. Yesterday the natal day of George Washington was otle brated with more enthusiasm than it has ever called forth heretofore, Military parades, booming cannons, waving banrers, long lines of native born citiseas, erations, iliu minations, barquets, &c, made up the program me for the day. The weather was warm and peasant, bat the eoncition of the atreets uncer foot was horrible. Never- theless, this fact nothing sbated the seal of those wh» jomned in the arrangements. star-+pangled banner waved from hundreds of house tops slosg Broa¢way and oer ether principal streets, and a national salute of thirty-two gane by the Veteran Corps of'artillery at the Battery ushered in the day. the forenoon the atreeta were filled with soldiers hurrying to their ranks, with strains of martial music from all directions, and with civilians clothed with the sash of the Oréer of Native smericans. Early ia the morring the Daring ‘The main procesrion of the day was composed of the Native Americans of New York and adjacent cities, ac- companied by wili‘ary escorts. Jersey City, Newark, and Hoboken, were all represented by their Chapters in the line, and delegations were present from several of the neighboring States, Wi iamsbarg, Brooklyn, THE PROCESSION. The line of the procession was formed at 10 o’clock, on the Fifth avenue, but owing to the delay in arranging such an immense number as was present it dia not begin to more til] near 12 o’clook. Some estimate can be form ed of the aumber who jrined in the parade by the fact tha: when the head of the eolumn reached the Bat- tery the rear had not yet entered the Park. Esch Chay ter carried its bapner, and acme of them were of the riohest material, The procession moved down Broadway im the following order:— FIRST DIVISION. Seventy-first Regiment of American Riflemen, com: Following wears the upifoim of the Revolution, and cheered in places along the line of march. This company preceded by a large brave bend. te mare Lapeer dressed with the uniform of the Native Ameriosns. Following catse a line of csrriegen, containing the Ora- tor of the Day, the Graod and Past Grand Sschems of the Order, the Grand Chaplain and clergy ‘Alpba Chapter No. 1 came next, This chapter is the eer in the Order of Native Americans. It numbers about eighty members, most of whom are weighed down with ogre, these venerable men attractec mach attention. The Washington Continents! Guerd followed the. under the ocmmand of Capt. Darrow. The company also wear the uniform of 1776. This company and the alpha Chapter No. 1 verneach atteoc+d by # band of music. Then cvme the Washington Chevter No. 2 The banuer of this company was Gxed upon form, deocrated snd festooned éyvawn by six gray horses, dressed with waviag plumes, and covered with leopard skins. ‘Next came Warren Chapter No 8, carrying « msgalfl cent silk banner. This ended the first division. SECOND DIVISION. This division was compored of delegations from New Jersey, Connecticut, Mesmchusetts, Penneylvaais, Rhode Teland, Vermont California THIRD DIVISION. The Manbattsn Chapter No 4, preceded by @ brass band, beaded this civision. This Uhepter is composed mainly if not entirely of sbip carpenters, and, typllying theit trade, they were yesterday atta: de+ by a small bost, plactd op @ wagon, and drawn by six biaci Th steeds were richly dresse 4, with nodding Doat was filled with small boys frem e¢ years of age. each wearlag & american and stripes. ter No. 5, and American Chapter dy Mara how gerd No, 6, of Jersey City, each body at'ended by a band of musi arr ying ita banner, preoed’d by @ military escort from the Peritth Regiment. Next followed Colambie Obap ter No, 7, and snother escort of soliiera, Patosm Chap ter No. 8, apd Franklin Chapter No. 9, of Brooslyn, closed up this division. FOURTH DIVISION. The fourth division consisted of # military escort, Paulding Chapter No. 10, Continen‘sl Chapter No. 12, Heneock Chapter No. 14, Lexington Chapter No. 17, and Ethan Allen Chap‘er No. 26 Tne Etbaa Allen Chapter is from Williamsburg. There were several magaificent baa ners in this division. “ YIFTH DIVISION. ‘This division was led by s band of soldiers, Charter Ok Chapter No. 22, Woodhill Chaptet No 24, Bunker Hill No. 27, Excelsior No. 28, Schuyler No 80, and several other Chapters, closing with E Plaribus Uoum No. 43. SIXTH DIVISION. This division was the largest in the taining three military eroors sed nine papas. among them the Weyne No. 2. Ironsiden No. 47, Jeffereon No, 49, Henry Clay No, 61, Nathan Hale No. 66. and two or three Chapters from Long Irland, the Flushing No. 65, the Montavk No. 60, and Brooklyn Chapter No. 63. It weuld require too muoh space to decoribe the gorgeous banpers carried by these cifferent bodies. That of the Wayne was e superb one, on one side representing Med Anthcny dashing up the heights at Stoay Point. That of the Nathan Hale Chapter represented an American arti- an by sho tite of the mesament of the devging peiriot, ‘The Ethan Allen and Henry Clsy banners were both of the richest silk and decorations. : Closing this Jong procession was a new company lately organized ard called the Guard of Liberty. This body turned ont in public yesterday for the first time, and were diersed with biack pantalcons and coat, a belt around the waist with o brass plate.in front upom which are the let- tera “G. of L,”” the Native Americaneash around the shoulders, « silver esgle on the left breast, and the tri- corpered bat of the Revolution. They carried muskets, and numbered about three bucdred. Thry are said to > & Native American organisation distinet from the regala- 0. U, A and the Keow Nothings. They carrieé eight large American flegs, and all of them, streaming in the wind made a very besutifal sight. ‘The procession, formed ss sbove, marched up Fifth avenue to Fourteerth street, through Fourteenth street to Third aves ue, down Third avenues and Bowery to Grand street, through Grand to Broadway, cowa Broadway to Chambers street, through Ohambers street te Chatham, through Chatham street to the East gate of the Park, and through the Park in front of the City Hall. THE REVIEW IN THR PABK. The procession, as it passed the City Hall, was re- viewed by his Honor the Mayor and the Common Cousei, The Park, from the east to the west gate, fn front of the Hall, was literally a jem of people, eager to catch a glimpse of the lise, Frem a dis- tance the scere was grand—the ground was white with sew, with here and there paths and walks running through for the sccomm dation of travellers, thousands of citizens swarmed about the Hall, and above their beads were waving flags, banners of every description, Aisplaying the mottoes of Liberty, Equality, Patriotian, Harmony, &e., ands constant strain of martial music ‘The review commenced about one o'clock, and lasted about om hour. All slong the lise of march was e crowd of people from Fourteenth street to the Battery. THE BATTERY. From the Park the processicn moved down B:oadwsy to Castle Garden. On the Battery the line broke up, some of the military companies going home, and the Native Americans with their guests entering the Garden. Many of the finest Lanners of the procession were ranged in order nesr the entrance into the Garden, and a guard placed over them. ‘The Guard of Liberty, under the direction of their Com- mander.in Chief, remained on the Batvery after the others had left, and amused themselves by marching and coun- termarching, and going through the drill. The Chief being himself hoarse or weak im the lungs, whispered his ders into the ear of a subaiters, who immediately sum. ‘cap made cf th The Lay No. 6, acocm PRICE TWO CENTS. — tcred them at the top ot Die voles. It was apparent that this body bad newly doom, “ithe regimentals and taben to the study of the drill Here \ * #ptoimen of the curl. mopies:—Sad ofloer—Now you ov “t there, when I give this command I’m « going to, I don’t *8t you o move— but you hete, wheel im front wheaIspe - Now—at-ten- sion—face (All face about.) Oflcer ~No—you don’t tura round, you turn back—so that’s right Sho] der— arr. Now wheres that other compasy gone ~88, you, come back here. You must not merch off y %t (The ruparay equadron are brought back and ranged 1 * lias.) Now=Snoul-d er arms, That's right. Al:bough this corps'are not a0 expert as some in t, Vir evolutions, yet, they a8 a fine Iouking boly of men, aX4 after a litle experience, will mo doubt, do hono;s to our citizen soldiery, After rolsing upom the Battery, they ma.ched into CASTLY GARDEN, This capacious plece sae never more fall than it wae yesterdsy ; it was crowded ia every part, there being mt no leas than five thousand persons, We have rarely been present during « more exciting or interesting toene. The rich regalias of the @rder—the splendid ban- ners—the brilliant display of female beauty—the marti! mucle of the military bands—the singing of the patrictis oder—the ) earnest faces of the’ members of the Order—the great crowd dotted here aad there, with nod- ding plumes—mapy colored uniforms aad bristling bayo- nete— made @ striking impression, even upon ee ania terested beholder. After the various companies were peated, the Gard of Liberty marohed ip, and stacked their arms at the foot of the stairway. The entire bel oor y was approp iated to the lady and gentlemen visiters, The wili'ary escorts ani the several Jbepters ocoupled ‘the ground floor, exceptipg a few of the side and: back sects, which were @led by ladies. The plajform was crowved, being occupied by the clergy, the orator of the day, invited guests, the G-and Marshal, bis aids, cflloers and past officers, and members of Ob: cery of this and other States, steff and offiversof'the mi- Utary escort, and the members of Alpha Chapter, No. 1: Shortly a‘ter the audience were seated, the vensrable aerabers of the Alpha Chapter marched in, carrying in their aged bands their little fag, and were received by. the Com mittee of Arrargements, and conducted to the platform. They wore greated with enthusiastic cheers when they enter:d. The war worn veterans of 1812 also came in for a good ebare of the public attention and applauce. Ibis corps was seated on the floor near the platform, were in fall uniform, anc greeted with hearty cheers when they came in the room, The Fourth United States Artillery Band, from Fort Hamilton, were upen the stage, avd played ‘ Wathing- ton’s Grand Meroh,”’ while the audience and guests were beirg seated. THE CERRMONIES. The ceremonies in the Garden were opened about two o’clcck in the afternoon with prayer, by the Rev. William S. Baloh. 4 “Buzea! Here’s Columbia Forever,” was then sung by Messrs, Smith, Curtis ard Nash, and ressived with Joud cheers. The CusteMan came forward and read several letters from invited gues's who were ums ble to be present—from Profereor Mons, R. H. Prayp, Esq, President of the Assembly of the State, and others. The band then played ‘Hail to the Chief” in admir- ‘able style, after which “The Star Spangled Banner” was tung by Mr. Nash eed chorus, ‘The Chairman then introduced the orator of the day, Jacob Broome Esq, Grand Sachem of the Ubancery of the State of Penzsylvanis. When he came forward he was greeted with thundering cheers, The orator read from manuscript, and the effort though lengtby, was generally very creditable. He gave a his- torical review of the condition of Engiand daring the lat: ter part of the 16th and tae begincing of the 17¢a con tories, snd traced the risa of liverel feeling from the efforts made by James the First to abridge tne privilezes of Parliament, and the confirmation of his acts by Charles the Fir He then passed to Ameri wpec ive view of the state of the colon! tom was born, (220 Februsry, 1782 ) of the revelutionary war, the nodl mer in which Wael conferred upon bim by the Continental ingress ard tis cecduct througheut the war afforded the orato «xoellent opportonity for cia :lsy, sod be cid full jas- ice to this pertion of the oration. Hs next e*verted t> the ac vice of Washinzton. as contained in bis v+ledi story adérese, and perticularly direc’e1 the atteotion of th: awli pce to the fact that the Father o! his Coaatry de- plored the existence of party apirit as a grest source of danger to the reaublic, a+ afforcirg meaus for the oor- rnpt workirgs of foreign i: flaeroe. It was, be ssid, « fact te be regretted, that our iostitntions were menaced dy this influence, even as Washington bad prophesied. Pary spirit hed rum so high that political lead ers thought of nothing bat the msj rity, aod pandered to the worst passions of the mob to secare ‘the foreign vote, This Order (U A) bad been formed a: a check tz suoh influence, and by the spirit abroad in ‘the Jard, te bad no fear sha: our institations woald fail of defence at the hands of the sove of thoss mea who tm God, snd went tor h to cenquei cark days of the revolution Every American 6! bimeelf in resdiness apd prepare like them, to make sacrifice for the good of his country. Eve-y American who loved his osustry should be ready to make hicself s Brutus for her sake. Perhaps the ficest part of the oration was s reference to the school fand H- said that our government is founded upon the inte lizencs of the ople; it 1g not emough that those who are seleoed to Srcheize ti 0 du ies of ite various office: should be educat- e¢; but the people whocelegate to them the power should also be edneated, to assist them when tney are in the right, and to detect and punish them when they are wrong. The fathers of the republic were well aware of this, andthey orgenizid s system of public education, free toall. There should be one Jaw for us and for the scjourner within our gates, and there shoald be no ss pa- Fatt This rentiment was recelvei with eathusiastic cheers.) The orator thought that the events of the last jo Masaka wegen omen pnt opm eed sore erent ce rattiom, oud Aka be the work of this Orcer to ase that ite progress was stayed. The oration was warmly applauded througheut, and when Mr. Broome retired the audience gave nine cheers— the ladies in the gallery waved their hanckerchiefs, and the bard played ‘Hail Cotumbis.”” The following original ode, composed for the occasion by John McChesney, Erq., was then sung by Mr, Nash, full chorus, and band:— ODE TO LIBERTY. (Dedicated to the United States of Americs.) found! sound thy teump, O Liberty! let all the nations stand Pov ‘press thou forward, Liberty! the soaring eagles high Pre Cy : or may the 7's admiring eyes 1's Life-inepiring beauties baie CHORUS. d thy tramp, U Liberty! let all the nations tend in ave sien area r- me "Twas born of Got, end cane from Him; O let us hold it, ‘i Serreuaded byl epirh'we wil'Groe na ts meets vi fa al Jove the good and free, and ever im their joy Gen, genie! © how Meee'd aed hee! aleseet poetoetes in thy © may to thee the nations bow! we'll weloome thom with Marew of your shains and be ye free, and grasp yo our ox tended ban: We offer man To thee we now present the man. our own beloved Wash- ! baie «~~ pechad selaohes how gorgesus was his Majestic was bis mighty mind and faithfal was his gen’rous fapromoly wise ond ever kind, his virtues o'er # glow impart. He gave us, through our God om high, the liberty we now en- his praises to the shy—to God, and him without indeed tke father of the eountey, whem his ehildren Oni may we ever faithfal prove, as he who's now with Gea Divided we must ever be, for in our Union te jis tisteaititeaarin tia meet eee 9, b= lag blese’d of God, may all with one accord ox- toteps we have trod; O Ged! may they for o'er t great it ou tot Ubersy, With wight, dnd hope, hed fal, cuon' ‘Then sound thy trop, O Liberty! lot all the patioas stand in awe. Pees i ittores forward Liberty! the soaring eagles ‘The air was frequently interrapted by vociferous cheer- ing. At its close the audience dispersed, the bead per forming Yankee Doodle. ‘The Garden was tastefully decorated with flags, the American, British and Tarkish being entwined together. Over the stage hang the American flog, flanked on each side by the Tarkish Oressent and the British Union Jack. he colgmas ip frowt of the stage were wrapped ia flags, and bampers covered the front of the gallery, fiom stair- case to stalroare, rouad the entire building A more en ghusiasticor brilliant displsy than that of Cattle Garden has n."* taken place in the city for » long tims. ‘This dow ™**ration was made entirely by the Order of the United Am “Ticans, who have been oslied forth so strongly no doubt by the Iste religions diflcalties which for » while agitet<d our oouniry, The emblem of this Order is s strovg arm strangling « serpent in ite hend The Order of United Americans wae established for the Purpose of creating o renewed natioasitty of sentiment among our people, to tl'e end thet « more effective gueri igbt be thrown around Our Uaion and its slessed tnatt- tutions; that aa awageasd 09di0 mind inight avert those Aaogers quiskenpg through ths viclevt sivil despotic ant Sahaico reh sunsets, then, (and ere aow,) jsr- 119s the werk at Jarge—coma tions, whisk, in the ab- 9enSF Of More metared refixctiva OU the part of oar own people, wenld mnve visited their blighting cossequonces Upon vs 62 6 nation. Hf ‘The Orter ia 208 paoseriptive, ay some would True, it dors not receive {oto ite counc fe mew of or tons, because the cuties it has to perform euses touvert the jealous tm nce of all forviga: powers, po tentates, and prejatioes, a4: alao tu chesh the rer oa the home demagygue: ft ,barbdo: ot wh, ie out reek to deprive any mano? bis timate aad coord a tional rights; but, sn the ea utrary, it extentes walcome to the ¢ Of every otints ads tives cnly to pre t those who some to omr Abores from twjaring theur selves, by fonoceatly or iznorantly obsying the peresest ve ©! tex of the partizan Cemsgogve ur the Cosigning foe of liberty It reosives with opep arm ova'y man of good charas'er born un ‘er ta@ jurisdiction g United States, goorant alle of his polirica! and ‘areed, but the sahjec of Gay foreign priace, power, or a tentate it will aot re ceive Tt krors mo sectional dfstie %t oat, no hae of as roarkation between tho peopde or the interests of this brow! pwd happy Unioh Te stato purify the hallot bow, te protéct the eleati franchine from the polleting aad vi ssere ing touch Semagegues, whether native or foreta \. aud to impia in the minds of sll true lovers of Meerry & sentiment that ebell serve in its defence as « bolwari< s'rooger chan ‘walls, and proof agaicst cunaia g wily deceit—a ted to the great axnse of {litical emenai and one that will befousd arrayed on the sidd of d religious freedom ia every quartat of the worla. finally be rtated that members a1 @ ressived ia rooms with fraternal Cesta Bl eel bag the ire of that naturel politeness wittem stamps with ity the character ef the Americac guntiausa Their practical atudies are patriotic aud the ead iments of Washington, that the spi i: of the father caay ‘0* devnlop edin tue sons. They also atudy the prastioe of goveru ment and of legislation, not only as member, bai as delegates and presiding officers, thus fitting them in greater or less degree for future usefaluess, whither in home, municipal or other meetings, the hailt of Jegials- ture of their respective States, or those of the federal compast. KNICKBRBOCKRB HALL. Ta theafternoon a disp'ay of the same natare as that im Castle Gardea was made at Koickerbooker Hall, on the corner of Twenty-third street ar. Eighth avenue, in com- memoration of the birthday of Washingtos, The Gor ernor’s Guard, belonging to the Sixth Regiment of the New York State Militia, assembled at this place in the efternoon, to listen to an oration aod other exercises. At two o'clock the Hall was well filled with the mill- tary and visiters, there being among the latter a spriak- ling of ladies, motwith#tardiog the disagresable condition of the streets The orator of the dey was condavted the platform by the Oommittee of Arrangemsnts, and ceived with loud cheers The ‘Star Spangled Beaaer’ band in adm je style, Gring the ‘or of the audience to th atest degere, as was reon ip the enthasiastic plaudits which followed this ar 20. ey P as then delivered by tha Rav. A.D Gillette, after which the band played ‘Wa:nicgton’s march,” much to the satisfaction o' the audience. Col Thomas F Peers, the Commander of the Sixth Re- giment, and Chatrmaa of the meeting, then came forward abd introduced to the audien:e Col. Wm. Dodge, the ora- tor of the cay. Mr. Dodge is the ex Commander of this regiment, and a gentleman bigbly esteemed by its members. When he Stepped forward be was received with loud and eathasl- asilo cheers. The orater preceeded to the country, and with the vivid ploture of ita prosperity he ensosiated the form of Want tng (ne cf the sources of all our greatners stending the insidious means resorted to by foreign na tions to undermine and de-tray the ¢qaspimity of our countsy, to check her in ber high career, and ia her falt pury republicanism forever, yot there was little cause of bs long as the sona of Weabiozton wers on lligence was diffaved throaghout auner, and 60 ‘as the school and the charoh the highest and most honored temp'es in the lead, morarchy might work in vain against the progress of tse tard of Washington. The orator-was at times eloquent, and frequently called dewn tke honre im response to som+ of his sentiments When he had @piehed the band pleyed ** Hall Colambis * abile the audience dieprrasd. After the exersinea ia the hall, the regiment formed into’ line on Twenty third broke into column. aud psrand ia review bsfore tor of ay. Colonel Dodge seemed highly de ‘at the military display made by his old com tte Nghted paniona in arms CRBEMONIES AT THE TABRRNACLE—ORATION BY DR. DOWLING. The verrary of the birthday of the immortal Washington was celebrated las} evening at the Taborna cle by musical exercises aad an interesting oration by Dr. Dowling. The Mayor and Common Council were to have been present, but owing to some ciroumstance they did not grace the hall with their presence. The audience ‘was compored’ehiefly of ladies aud children, who warmly applauded the lecturer daring his discourss. The exeroises of the evening were com monced by some dczen girls eingizg the song ‘* Welcome to Washiagtoa.”’ Dr. Dowling then came forward and addressed ths audi- ence, He reviewed the life of Wasbington at noms length, snd dwelt upon the farewell address of that hero, to ich he ssid there was nothing equal to it ia point of eloquence and solidity He then warnei those preseat to bewore of sll foreign it flaanee, as 8 ited by Weght ington bimself in his farewell adiress. Foreign iofieeace was above all thirgs most Cangerous tothe prosperity of a republic. Bedint was, ia bis opinion, an emisary from the Pope, not to settle some eb property Cispute, a+ was alleged. but to see whether or not the seat of the Papal ree of Rome could not be removed here op this conticent. Bie hoped M. Bedint liked his reception, bat if be hed his due be would have been hung ere now. Bishop Hog bes was next attacked: ebo he sald, whea he went to Rome in search of a hat and s pair of red stockings, hed solare presented this country to hie Holiness. In conclu: sion be said that wot only was Washington « hero ia but was aa erudite scholar, Tar choir then eung The Land of Washington” ia pretty good style, sad the band concladed the exercises of the evening by play: ing Jullien’s “ American Quadrille’” THE AMERICAN PROTESTANT ASSOCIATION. This body, aumbering some hundred, aleo turned oat yesterday respect to the memory of the immortal Washingtcn. Their route was as follows:— The procession formed at St John’s Park at ten o'clock. end from thence 4 through Hudson street and Eighth avenue to ity third street, along Twenty third street to Broadway. down Broadway to Bond street, and into the Bowery; down the Bowery to Graud street, aod tbrovgh to the junction of Esst Broadway; from that point they mareked through East Mroa¢way an¢ Chatham + reet, and through the east gate of the Park, in front of the City Ball, into Broadway, up Broadway to Canal street, down Casal to Laight street, and then INDEPEKDENT BLUES. One of the interesting incidents of the day was a pre" sentation to the Isdepentent Blues at Brooklyn. This company proceeded to our sister city early in the morning, to nesivea beautiful standard, a fac simile of the first oo ant ey et tenga ton eo een Or g were upon o8ce sem yao ye hare pt ecm Bn a hr to the @ clone y in pleasure and pastime. Caphain Plevoe is the commander of this new and vigorous company. DINNER AT TAMMANY HALL. The Inomside Chapter No. 47 wont farther in their fes- TRE VETERANS OF THE WAR OF 1312. ‘This venerable corps amombled at the hea¢quarters, marched to Naseau rtree!, were they bal'e*~ front of tl eRALD« fice, nat nenored ue with a:ailitery aie eae they warched to Li penard «crest where Ooionsl Rey moad temireed the command, The Veterans separated 1a hich ite. ¢ Th embers of thelr ormer fife”? belvg fully aroused by the etirring everts of the dey they entered the star Hotel, and, ia the full enjoyment of ¢aat freedom for the consummation of whteb they hed shated every peril, they in motasl chat, “Fought their battles o'er again Ad thrioe they routed all hetr foes, And thrice they slew the alatn.”’ TBS DIGPLAY AMONG THB SUIFPING. By vo means the least iuteresting feature in the affairad of the ay was the cisplay made among the shipping. At the Battery, the view along the liaes of vernels on ths North ard East rivers, was traly beautiful. Streamers were fying from every mizsen peak, and colore of all pattons @ere streaming in the wind, ta mrmo-y of the “Fatrerof bis Country ’ Ont io the Bay, sloag tre whaivesof Brooklyn, over at Jersey City, 10 nver* diree- trp, each veere) had her colors at ber mast heat floatiag proucly inthe wind — It was a right teasing to inxpice the Most Careless and uninteres ed with pa'trivtic fire THS ILLUMINATION OF TH# CITY HALL—FIRSWORKS, Ie the evening the City Hall was one blaze of light, in hosor of the oocasion. Every window was illuminated from base to dome, brilliant and bssutifal to nee, Tas Common Council, as we stated yerterdey, appropriated $2,500 for the ceremonies of the dsy. As wo have os(ore observed, a pation al ralote was fred at sunrise npn ibe Gattery, Apcther national salute, of thirty-t sen 66 in frout of she City Hall at 22 o'clock, s brore on wan paming ia review before the “ayo Common Cor frec, before the ilurina'ton of the Hall 4 thongh the Park was a boge mad pwldly be ro the 1, doing eo mush trampled up througa che day. y t v mense crowds congregated around the alty axp!tni to ree the ifammation and eojiy the rockets Tas canis Jd Vapeparency which has pea used do mined for ase TA! years part waa atnok tn ite did plae wad hgh'#) up TbI8 otece of furpiture hex wow come to» peed waenit » ceiver more corsideratios o& account of ita antiquity then its beauty or expreminn—{) more revered Jor it age than ite ues. Cyon all ovoasions thts ols atand-by ts siwok out in froutof the Hall—Evacuation Day, Fourth of July, Warbiagton’s Brtboay, &3., wil call ow this same old transparency. It ax the sudjuot of sang wer. Timent Jat night, and os gentleman sugested thet the Common Council put it in the Perham Gif: Lottery along with the f'rty milo panorama. It might be disposed of in thir way. Shyrookets were sent vp from the Hall at seven 0’ some of which very baauti‘al, forth the hearty Ba! ab-ha hs! ing—sbich neers 0 be the conesded way of padlialy complimentiog @ rocket. When ail the sky shooters, as ove facetious gent calied them, bad been dinponad ao J Ta the evening wither talate was Connecticut Pollties. OUR HASTFORD CORRNSPONDENOB, Hantromp, Feb. 18, 1864. The Wig State Nominations—The Democratic Convention The .€ansas-Nebraska Bill, Since my last the Whig Convent oa has been held, and, as I surmised, adopted # ticket beaded by the Hon. Heury Dutton. I did in,*end to give sketches of the different candidates on th, * ticket, «nd a reporé of the convention, but I will not ‘espass upon your time and space, but reserve it ‘or a future communi- cation. Soffice it to say, that the co vvention was very slim affair, only abont one hun ‘red and sixty delegates out of the four homdred and t, ty to which it was entitled, and but sixty towns ont. f one hun- dred and fifty were represented. One count, V had dele- gates from thiee towus only. It, (the cor 'veution,) bowever, made up in spirit . what: it lackea\ ia num- 8. _ The Dersocratic State Convention, comes of,” in this city on the 22d, (next Wedo .) _ They w ill pro- bably select an entire new tickes, with perha,o4 one exception, and consequently the cam ‘idutes wll be numerous. I will give you the names of atew. Por Governor, we have Saauel Ingham, of Saybroo', first, avd, if common report is to be tra ‘sted, he get the nomination by a large majority, There nieny, however, who have doubts on ti point, any otber strong names will be brough * forward which wil each command sevesal and pera 4p3 many votes—Judge Alfred Blackman, of New Haven; Hon. John P C. Mather, ot New Eondon, (fhe presen’ Secretary of State); Joho C. Palmer, Bsq., Hart- ford; William D. Shipman, Esq., of Eact’ita adams and Hon. Joba Cotron Smith, of Sbarun; lave ‘Ut least. For Lieutenant Goversor—Joun T. Wa ‘it, of Norwich, leads off; Hom Julius B. Harrison,of New Milford; Pliny A. Barton, Esq., of Sshye "93 Hon Alfred Hall, of Portland; Hon Py les G. Child, of Woodstock; and Hon. Aifred A+ Burnbam, of Hampton. For Secretary of State Hon Dexter'R. Wrigh:, of Meriden; Elispa 3. Aba "> netby, K-q,, of Bridgeport; Hou. Blisha Jubusoa,e ¢ Plymouth ; Js Judson Dimack, Esq., of Hurtfords John C. Comstock, sq, of Lyme; Roger 8. Acari Esq ,of Danbury; and William'S Taylor, Bsq., of Dan- bury. For Treasurer—George P. Woodruif’ Bsq,, of Litchfield; Fredecisk F. Wildmen, Eaq ,of Danvary 3 Jesse Oley, Esq, of Soutbisgton; A. W. Birge> Esq., of Hartford; and the present Treasurer, Hon. Eawin Stearns, of Middietown. For Comp*rc ler— ‘Taomas Cow'es, Feq, of Farmington; Dr. George Taylor, of New Muford; Gen. Warren Phelps, of piece of Breworks wes touche off in front of tae Hull. Behind a revolviag wheel was @ fall leocth portrait of Washington. When these were lighted the wheel re voived, emitting ell-colored jats of flame, aa’ beoind it apptared Gecrge Waxhivgton, standing at fali neht, with one arm outatretched, ppon a pedestal of fire, upon which wer the words— eoecoeoocopcooo CED e0D DOD D0D ° o porw Fen, 22. 1733, ° ° ° eoecccocecococ occ OCC eDDDN0D Thin pieoe wos londiy applauded, as it deserve! to be. The company, sfter this, retired to their varions homes, and thas ended the celebration of the 122d anniversary of tne Birthday of the immortal Washington, THE DAY IN BROOKLYN. ‘There was no independent Cemonstration in thie city to commemorate this ansivertary. Several military com pavies and Chapters of United Americans crosse1 to New York to celebrate the day there. Fl eon allthe public buidiogs, mad a netioual fired by the Ringgold Horse Guard from Fort Greene, at punrise, THE DAY IN WILLIAM3SBURG. There wes quite © large turaout yesterday from this city, to join in the celeb:stion of Wasbiogton’s birthday, Tne ‘ollowing ramed companies and chapters of United Americans procesdsd to New York in procession, beaiea by tbe Cons itution Brass Band:—The Grat, second and third companies of the Guard of Liberty, Captains Leth am, Scnoonmaker anc Kenyon; Ean alien aot Vaheo Hale Chapters, beaded by their Sachems, J. B Lewis avd J Buesties; Moctank Chapter of Green Potat, an! elea tions of the order from Flushing aaa East New ‘ork, THE DAY IN J8RSEY CITY. Dering the forenoon yesterday the streets wore enliv- ened by martis) mu" nd soldiery. Tae Jontineata Guard, Ospt Pollard, ® cored through the pricc'pal streets acd proceeded to Jergen Five Corusra, where they were joiaed by the Washington Volusteers, Capt. Spear who returned with them to Jersey City: Tn the evening at seven o'clock chrre was a display o fireworks in froot of Wanbingtow Hall, givea by tha Had + son Guard. fe muaber of spectators were prevent. At half pact o'clock there was an oration d:liver. +d in tbe Firet Re‘ormed Du*oh Churoh, by ita pastor, Rev A W, McClure, the solicitation of @ mumber of the most prominent ottizers ‘The Continen' jusrd geve @ large and briilisat ball at their armory, at the Hudion Hwa It was their fourth bail ard passed off in remarrebly good style, ‘There wane large pumter of military gentlemen present im uniform. THE DAY IN NEWARK. (From toe Newark aUvertiner, Feo 22] ‘The 1223 ereary of Washington's birthisy, which ing away with the meltiog snow lato the worto past, was thered in by = clvar, fresh atmorphers, celghtfolly tempered by as blend 4° uf ao everamiled npcn a Februsry mornirg The alty ip sleo evlivened by tke moxio of bands, amc the varioas colored costumes of the milicery, which contrast be: folly with the rright rnow coated street:. Ths mi in atreaming from the conspicuous Meg atalls while of all sexes, ages aod conditions are ra ond of masio, the ever-ring! 1] filled sleighe. We do not remember that has ever been celebrated with so mach spirited shington Continentals, Oaptain Halaey, with the on bias* bind persded at nine o’dlock this mor ing and the Caoien Bloes, “aptaiu Carter, were also and. ssn eriiliery company, fred a national ral of thirty one guns on the Park at twelve o'clock. after which they procerded to Belleville, and dined with Capt Young, of the Waehington Biuee, of tha’ village. In the evening a varie'y of entertainments suitable to the oocarion and to every ‘ante, are announced. The Masonio celebration in the Central M E Caurch ia Mer ket str et, promires to be an attractive affair, Toe fame of toe dt te orator, the Rev Dr T: ng, willdoabt- less draw ae or, which will also be rewarded good lo prepared for the occasion, and the tion of contribating to the noble charity which has jast gone into succesful operation among ue—tne Induetrial School—to which the proceeds are to be de voted The United Americans have also chosen the evasing for similar exercises io Iivrary He) en & Collection will be taken up in bebalfof thr same object. Chauacey Bobsffer, of New York, is the orator. ‘The Columbian Riflemea give their annual ball at Mill tary Hell this evenicg, and preps atiens have xeen made for making it ene of the best entertainments of the kiad this season. THE DAY IN PHILADELPHIA. [From the Philacelppis auleita, Ke ‘The heavy snow surm of Monday bight put a complete damper on & portion of the arrangements for the cele- bration of ple ag Birth , The mw pe Orders had made exten: ive prepara for ag and for interesting ceremonies at the Niional'snestre ot the close of the parade, bat tne ovndition of the streets, with thei mountsins of snow, and their valleys of dash, precluded the pos-ibility of carrying out the demonstra: tion, and the whole affeir bas been postponed until a more fav rable time. Several volantesr oompanien were to have paraded (a hoper of the occasion, but the military ardor of the oti vem nolclers was rot equal to the task of a tramp th ough oe amen Despond, and they wisely determined to atey a °. Colebrook; F. M. Brown, Esq., of Wiudsor; Jue’ W. White, Esq., of Norwich, aud others whose names do’ not occur to my mind just at present. There will be no lack of candidates certainly. ‘The proceedioge of the conveution are looked fore with interest. That the deliberations will be con- ducted wih a spirit of “anion, harmony and conces-: sion,” I have no doubt. Mischief makers will hope tosee @ quarrel on resolations concerning the Kan-as- Nebranka ques:ion, but I have good reason to believe that this troublesoise matter will receive but litte atteptiouin the convention. The whigt built their temporary platform upon it; but the democrats gene- rally bave made up their minds not to quarrel upon . Jaeter which, if let alone, will die a: netaral’ leath. TELEGRAPSHIO, NOMINATIONS FOR STATS OF FiCKKS—OPPOSITION TOs THE NEBRASKA KAN#AS BILL, BTO. Baxrronp, Feb. 23, 1864, ‘The Democratic S'ate C mvention assembled here at tem o'olock this morping—Hon Joel W. White, of Norwich, Presiding, assisted by eight vise presidents and three’ tecretarien. The following 8 ate ticket was nominated, with muels epasimlty — For Governor............8atuel Ingham, of Saybrook Lieut. Governor, , faite, Joho T Waite, of Norwich, ‘Noger Averill, of Daobury, + Taloott Crosby, of Taowpsom, Julius Ho chit, of W erbary- After a lengthy ciscussion, the Convention passed the” toliowing revolution, by » large majority, the vote belag” vearly urapimour:— =. tearisy ut « frithful to all compromi-os the com promi fore adop: 06 hi the tlev: ma ur # vill be acquieszed in and sq! waintaia aud perpe.uate thesglorious Ua! mar hess these United j Sates: Copt Crighton and the Shipmasters, Having om Monday published » letter addressed to Capt, Crighton from the ebipmasters of this port, ts which wae enclosed # purre of Alty-three sovereigos, 1; 1s but proper should insert ihe gallant captain’s reply. Here Aston Hover, New Y-rk, Feb. 10 1854, Drak Sirs— Your communication of the 10th inst. hag ed, with toe accompinying Aubstentis! proof of your stpoerity in the ex; r storing sentd- nts Gentlemen, I em conscious of no merit in th! + xcept what arisen ‘rome faithfal edort to to You would apy of you hive scted as I did, althoaga F Coubt mot with greater efficiency, were you i timilar clreumetanoss. Gentlemen, accept my warmest thanks for this invala- abies token of sour favorable regerds. Whe:her on laed or at seat will be preserve i aud cherished by me ss one of the richest treasures I can ossers, anc one of the proudest I-gecies I can bequeath to my obildrea, With rentiments of the highest consideration, Tam, gentlemen, yours, very traly .? ROSE. CRIGHTON. | Te Cxpteios J.P Cressy, A. W. Johuson, A J, D, Sattio. W Drummond. P. C Delano, nd, F. Myers, WR R., Bantioe, J Rickelston, f D Palmer, R Keay, Snaw, W. Barstow, 4. A. fownsend, and N. 8. Palenei ‘Tan Sruamsnre Avoveta, Capt Lyow, arrived yesterday from Savaouah, experienced @ heavy gle of tweaty- fur hours duraticn, A card was uoaaimously signed by the passengers, express! their ecknowledgements for the shill avd untiring zeal of Captain Lyon and his offl- cers during the nourual severe weather, and alto bearing testimony to the staunchness aad excellent sea going Lane & West 8 1’ mand of Capt. H B Mejor well pnd the pabHoass gertieman and to receive freight Sne is a of about fifteer hundred tone then, 160 fee teot breadth of ond 25 feet hold, Her osbin if flotebed tm Gothio style, with seat aud commodions stato feome, aed jmprescen the visiter with a strong temptation to epjoy & pasiage in her. ‘ unt -ersal prevalence of snow did however, i= terfere witb s portion of the arrangements for the appro- Potledelphia: J. ‘te celepration of the occasion. The day was ushered | Welsh, U. Capt. B. 0 will come off, and the annivernary will thus be oslebrat with considerable spirit, notwituManding the drawback of obstructed streets, TELEGRAPHIO, THE DAY IN ALBANY. ALnany, Feb The military procession in commemoration ington’s birthday hes ja*t pensed to the Capitol to hear Washington’s Farewell Address read, aad an address de- livered by 8. H. Bammond, Tae Russian Orriceas at tun PoatsmourH (Va.) Navy Yaap.—The Boston Commonwealth of yesterday has the following :— Navy Yard, ard the Wednerdsy, 18th fost, honora and & sslate, The object of their visit to this country is toexamire our ships, and to purchase for their navy. Naval Intelligence, ‘The United States ingate Savannah, the fag ship of the Brozilrquidroa, Commodore Salter, wae off Momtendeo om the 4th ult, All well. ‘The United States sleop of war St. Mary’s, Commander Bailey, from Philadelphia, tonebed at St. Catheriaes, (20 ) om her way from Philedelphis to the i i ;J.R Bare Cohoes; G. Heuston, Providence stk, Ghee? Geenpoos, Boston, arrived. yesterday at the eveott Homse. ‘suk Hon F. Granger. Canandsigue ‘Stowe, Oavacea; H M Holbrook, Bostca; 8. A Towner, H. Al ,. were among the arrivals yesterday at the St. ; BR. W. Ni ‘Somer Gardner, i .¥; LA. J. Wakefield, Peel's a. B. HL. Stop! timore; Capt. arrived Serhertey of tae hotee tt Avge eames ine a ; fast, ‘Wm D Tomphine, From Savamnab. end child, J Spe: