The New York Herald Newspaper, July 5, 1872, Page 3

CENTRAL PARK, Of all the different ways of spending our great na- tors began quite early, so as to avoid, in the dret place, the jam of the crowded cars later in the day, and farthermore to enjoy the freedom and pleasure of wandering about before the broiling sun reached its meridian height. And no wonder there was such @ multitudinous rush to this great breathing place ofthe metropolis. Here ‘was pure air redolent with the perfumes of flowers; here were green fields carpeted with grass of vel- vety smoothness, ‘common’ to-day to all; here ‘was every imaginable variety of ornamental shade trees, inviting gentle repose beneath their um- brageous shadows; here were secluded delis to whose depths the sunbeams never pierce; here were sparkling springs bubbling from the cool depths ofeartn; here were lakes of exquisite loveliness; here were ‘all the beauties of nature, heightened and intensified by the vast resources of refining art. In the city there was a barsen waste of @laring brick and mortar, giving, during the Present heated term, alas! such fatal effect to the powerful rays of the sun. In the city the air was foul with vile odors, emanating from a thousand streets and byways. In the city were deafening din and suffocating dust, the din magnified ten thou- Band fold by the incessant racket of firecrackers and torpedoes, by the loud booming of cannons and @mall arms. On the one hand were confusion and bediam; on the other peace and enjoyment. With wuch a contrast what sensible person would will- ingly remain im the city to melt and suffer all its tortures wien could so easily slip away here roand enjoy a day’s rustic repose ? : In the grand hegira of visitors were represented ail classes of our cosmopolitan population—the rich, the poor, the young, the old, the married and the single, blooming youths and maidens, and budding children in small clothes, ‘Whole families came together, bringing larae baskets filled with edibles for a sociable repast; ‘and then there was every variety of picnic parties, and then there were many representatives of ‘the poor young man,” friendless and forlorn and jaded to abject weariness under the thraldom of incea- sant toll, seeking herea brief respite, and then there were poor shop and sewing girls, who had also come for one day’s relaxation. Of course all, in passing by the lately erected statue of Shaks- peare, stopped to admire its beauties; while as to the children, the strongest point of attraction were the wild beasts and other curiosities at the Arsenal, though the grand rush was towards the Mall, where the day was tobe et celebrated. As on Saturday, the regu- r Park band was in attendance, and the people. were permitted to roam at will over the grass and to lie beneath the shade trees, The hall ground was also open, and, singularly enough, was well filled by young men and boys toiling manfully at base ball. A little further on were the croquet and scup grounds, which also had their enthusiastic devotees. While these fond people were thus being broiled quite a number of the more sensible class were having their quiet picnics under’ the shade of friendly trees, and when they were finished, either taking strolls through the Ramble or sails on the lake—the latter being made additionally pleasant by Dod- worth’s cornet band, which was present all day, and discoursed delightful melodies, to the delecta- tion of the crowds thronging the boats. But all these enjoyments were secondary to the id fea- ture of the day—the music at the Mall. e follow- ing was the programme :— : PART 1, 1. National Airs, 2% Overture—“Eliza and Claudio” & Mazurka—“Biue Violet’ @ Beren: Gungl ade. -Boulcourt 8 March—“Odeon” -Weingarten 6. Belection—“Masn: Verdi . Galop-—"Cascaden” & sone eabendstand Le 2. Waltz—“Elfen Reigen”. 10. Aria~"Tleonore™.. nL rille (i.anclers) 12, dalop—“Wildbad_Eisenbahn’ Finale—“Union. The band commenced playing at half-past three o'clock, and, as will be seen, led off with national airs seEro) riately commemorative of the day. All ther it was a well-selected programme, and rded @ delightful musical treat. To this place at an early hour in the afternoon most of the peo- ple began to congregate, and by the time the music commenced it was surrounded on all sides by a sea of faces, All the large canvass awnings or tents were filled, as was the extended ‘arbor, or trellis work on an eleva- tion near by, which commanded a fine but limited view. A grand promenade, reaching from near the lower extremity of the Park to the ll, Was also crowded by @ surging mass. An immense con- course of carriages also completely filled the drive extending over the Mall. Looking at this very large assemblage in the Park yesterday one would hardly suppose so many thousands had already left the city. Of course, of our strictly fashionable society, there were but few representa- tives, the intense heat of the weather avis sent those that were left to their summer retreats at the seashore or inland ‘watering places. The middiing and workingclasses were there in full force, It was the people's day, and it was eminently biog re it should be so, for this is the people’s park. The crowds driven to tempo shelter by the afternoon shower of rain lingered into the darkening shades of evening, greatly delighted and refreshed by the cooled tem- perature, and the stream of carriages still rolled on an incessant tide. The signal for Gettin away ‘was to witness the fireworks in the different sec- tions of the city, and hoping the storm would not interfere with this important part of the day’s general programme. PYROTECHNICS AND MUSIO IN THE PARKS ; AND PLAOES, Many & pretty girl and passionate beau was in a Pet last evening at the coming of a shower that threatened to dissolve all their nice little plans for getting pressed pleasantly close to one auother in the crowd at the Park. Pouting lips, horridly knitted brows and snarling remarks were characteristic symptoms of their unenviable feel. ings. But Neptune, the waterman, is a jolly god, end evidently intended the whole thing as a huge scare; 80,when the ardor of the lovers of pyrotech- nic displays had been a little dampened he closed his gates and sat down to smoke his pipe and look comfortably at the display. He must have been horribly disgusted with the attempts of the “poor humans,” for he soon began to play “fire” on his own account, and to the great disparagement of those who had gotten up the city exhibition. Over and behind all the vapory clouds he spread out sheets of electric flame that rolled away in billows through the ether and lighted up the dark-blue dome of heaven. When some pretentious pin wheel was set in motion he quietly squelched it with a display of zig-zag light- ning, and he answered each feu de jote with a round of thunder. From the start it was evident he had the best of it and was prepared to celebrate on that lne regardless of expense. . At precisely nine o’clock and five minutes a deli- cate reminder that it was going to be a wet night came down in the shape of rain, and the assembled thousands, regardless of sex, age or previous condi- tion, made a grand escapade in search of shelter. The talling drops, witi the breath of fresh- ness they brought, added to the exhilarating effect of the fireworks and music, and with happy ejaculations ana ringing laughter the crowds Ht bersed. ay SCENE AT THE CITY TALL PARK. Nearly ten thousand persons, ladies and gentle- men, maid servants and men servants, with end- less crowds of street Ar: were gathered in front of the City Hall and in inting House Square. Newsboys and _bootbia » to the number of many hundreds were there wild with excitement and joy. Little ragged girl waifs, with bare heads and gowns all soiled and tattere |, but with star- like, radiant eyes, in which elysium was mirrored, crowded arm’ in arm and open-mouthed against the chains that held back the swaying, ressing masses, A@ the rockets shot mh In air and exploded with many-colored bails of fire, or a8 their great favorite, the bomb, threw up its green, purple, blue and crimson vollies, they could no longer restrain the expression Of their satisfaction, and a murmured, sympathetic “O-v-0-oh |" burst irom their little throate, Childhood is easily pleased,and to the little girls the beautiful and wonderful ; but display was glortou: treet Arab is old man, only his stature is that boy. He indulges in reminiscences and last tic comparisons of what he termed of Right made ca the fizzle with the wonders his busy little brain hi freasured of the “Fourth Fire'orks in the time of haps the finest in round the City Hail it comprised & great deal Of color, motion, sparks and The view at this point was say crete eae e display, though no elaborate de hd of sameness, was ofc hat . at len poenage 3 many went drawn by the rumors that n ‘this point Aisplay would be the finest, dark waters of the river and bay sweeping did indeed impart a pe- cular air of beauty to the scene, and the lights on the distant shores and upon vessels at anchor and passing by added to the effect. The same pieces of pyrotechnica were exhibited and a band of music played pleasantly between the displays, cheered now and then when a favorite air or a Rational piece was performed. TOMPKINS SQUARE. The centre of a vast wilderness of tenement houses, inhabited by many thousands, Tomp- kins uare was moving with a sea of human ings early in the evening anxious to witness the exhibition of fireworks and illy satis- fled with the St al is no new thing on this, the parade grow In deference to the manifest impatience of the mass, the ai ments were hastened and the revolving fire wheels went buzz- ioe round amid shouts of the most enthusiastic na- ure. MADISON SQUARE. White dresses and gayly colored ribbons mingled, in a charming at Madison square. Light a1 merry langhter. with music and flowers, were the features of this park, in the abode of fashion and wealth, The same display that greeted the eyes of the poorer denizens of the city was in store for them, and, perhaps, being good-humored and ij to be pleased, they were exceasively delighted. A' half-past seven the band began to play and at nine the rain began to fall. . OTHER PARKS AND PLACES, Mount Morris, Fort hington, Clermont Hin, the Circle, in the Boulevard ; Grand street park, Jackson square, Washington square, the junction of Park avenue and Thirty-fourth stree, the place below the Cooper Institute and the park at the foot of Canal street, at the North River, were the other joints Where pyrotechnic displays were made. At fount Morris square only of all these points was the assemblage greeted with music, FIRES AND ACCIDENTS FROM FIREWORKS. Dangers of Independence Day. At half-past one o’clock yesterday morning a fire broke out on the second floor of 24 West Twenty- ninth street that caused a damage of $150. It was put out by the police and no alarm was given. About a quarter past two o’clock yesterday morn- ing Charles Stewart, sixteen years ofage, of 529 Canal street, was accléentally shot on the corner of Westand Spring strecta, with a pistol, by David Page, of 351 West street. His wounds were at- tended'to at the Twenty-eighth precinct station house and he left for home. Jonn Fuller, twenty-nine years of age, of 124 Mac- dougal’ street, was accidentally shot at three o'clock yesterday morning by some unknown par- ties, while lying ou a truck in his yard, The bullet ‘was extracted by his brother. At half past five o'clock yesterday morning An- thony Eller, of 16% ‘Downing street, shot off the third finger of his left hand. He was attended to by Dr. Steels, at the Fifteenth precinct station house, and left for home. Lawrence Kennedy, twelve years of age, of 114 West Thirty-fiftn street, shot himself in the thigh at eight o’clock yesterday morning. He was severely injured. William Reilly, of 311 East Thirty-second strect, accidentally shot Christopher McLaughlin yesterday morning at eight o'clock. Afire broke out at a quarter past seven o’clock yesterday morning on the roof of 118 West Broad- way, occupied by Mrs, Wolfringer, caused by fire crackers, The flames were put out by the police. At ® quarter past ten o'clock yesterday morning the canvas awning in front of Sweeny’s Hotel was burned by fire crackers. John Dugan, thirteen years of age, of 322 East Twenty-second street, had his hand blown to pleces by the explosion of a pistol, yesterday morning. He ‘was sent to Bellevue Hospital. The roof of 17 Bond street took fire yesterday at & quarter-past tweive from fireworks. The house is pore by Henry Greene. The damage was only rifling. A ite broke out at 15 Walker street, which was oecunen as @ cooperage. It was caused by fire- works, A quantity of bedding was set fire to on the fourth floor of 772 Greenwich street, occupied by Mrs, Ir- Ying, by some children letting off fire crackers in 1e TOO! m. A fire broke out on the roof of 125 Greenwich ave- nue, caused by fireworks. At a quarter past twelve o’clock yesterday morn- ing a fire occurred tn the Sop at the rear of 81 Greenwich avenue. Put out by the police. At half-past nine o’clock yesterday morning a fire broke out on the roof of the two story frame build- ing 107 Columbia street, occupied by J. Keyworth & Co., auctioneers. The building was insured for $2,600. A fire broke out yesterday morning about half- ines nine in the two story frame building No. 105 olumbia street, occupied by Jacob Levi as a store, that causod a damage to the building of $500 an to the stock of $500. The fire is supposed to have been started by fireworks. At ten o’cloc! geterday morning a fire occurred on the roof of the three story brick building 53, avenue C, occupied by Wm. Zimmerman, that dam- aged the building $200, caused by fireworks. The awning in front of 44 Sixth avenue was burned away yesterday morning by fire crackers. It was only by the greatest perseverance that the house was saved. Mastimer Smith, fourteen years of age, residing at the corner of Broadway and Fifty-second stree accidentally shot the small finger off his leit han yesterday morning. The wound was dressed at i Sixteenth precinct station house, and he went ome. Ataquarter past nine o'clock yesterday morn- ing a fire broke out in Ninetieth street, near ave- nue A, that destroyed a barn and stable belonging tothe Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum. The fire originated from fire crackers. The damage is esti- mated at $800, Paul Archer, of 14 Court street, was severely He about the face and hauds by fireworks yes- terday. At eleven o'clock yesterday morning an awning in front of 621 Sixth avenue was destroyed by fire. a, $30. Frederick Rieferden, fourteen years of age, of 182 Sixth avenue, was severely burned about the face and hands yesterday by the explosion of a bottle of powder while firing off a cannon in Thirteenth street. His wounds were attended to at the Fif- teenth precinct station house and he went home. A fire was discovered in the stable of James at 260 West Twenty-seventh street, at ten o'clock yesterday morning, which caused considera- ble damage. It was caused by fireworks. Simon Wolf, twenty-two years of age, of 224 East Fifty-fifth street, was shot in the right arm yester- day by some unknown | yen while sitting in the barber shop 1,049 Second avenue. He was taken to the Nineteenth precinct station house, where he was attended by Dr. White and sent home. Jotn Yager, fourteen years of age, ot 601 East Twelfth street, accidentally shot himeclf through the left hand with a pistol ball, in avenue B, yester- — He was sent to Bellevue Hospital by the police. Joseph Rice, ten {us of age, of 45 West street, was severely {njure yesterday by the explosion of a bottle of powder, on the corner of West and Rector streets. He was sent to the Park Hopital by the police of the Twenty-seventh precinct, Conrad Stimar, sixteen years of age, was severely injured yesterday by the explosion of a pistol. Simon Gouibert, three years of age, of 31 Orchard street, had both legs severely injured last night by the explosion of a large tor unknown boy. He was sen the Tenth precinct. Charles Lingner, sixteen years of age, of 193 Sev- enth street, was accidentally shot in the hand yes- terday afternoon by a pistol ball, He was attended to by Dr, Saville, at the Tenth precinct station house, and sent home, Baily Loy, twenty-four years of age, of Orange, N. J., was found in the street yesterday afternoon by Ofticer McGunn, of the Broadway squad, se- verely cut in the head by the accidental discharge ofa Be He was sent to the Park Hospital. A fire was discovered in the tenement house No. 332 Third avenue, yesterday afternoon, which was caused by the explosion of firecrackers. But for the energy of the firemen the house would have been destroyed, Awindow frame on the second floor of the two story brick building 243 Spring street was set on fire yesterday by firecrackers, « A fire broke out onary, afternoon in the front room, first floor, of the two story brick building No. 24 Cornelia street, that caused a damage otf $100, caused by fireworks, ‘The house was insured in the Fireman’s Fund for $2,000. An awning in front of 262 Sixth avenue took fire yesterday aiternoon from fireworks. An awning in front of the coal yard 312 Seventh avenue took fire last evening from firecrackers. A fire broke out last evening on the corner of cae and Norfolk streets that was caused by fire- works, The two story brick building 343 Madison street was considerably damaged by fire last night. The Prag eg va caused by the setting off of reworks on the roof, A fire broke out yesterday afternoon in the rear of 118 Third avenue that caused considerable dam- age. lt was started by some smouldering fire- crackers. A fire broke out at a quarter to o'clock yes- terday afternoon at 106 Attorney street, which was caused by fireworks. At two o'clock yesterday afternoon # fire oc- edoin the bands of an home by the police of house by his ’. At half-past one o'clock afternoon a fire ocourred in @ frame building on the corner of Norfolk ana Division street fireworks. Some person put @ number of firecrackers into the letter box on the corner of Vandam and Varick Henry aeffer, aged fifteen, of No. 692 Third avenue, received a’ lacerated wound in the hand from fireworks while celebrating “the glorious Joseph O'Brien, fourteen years of , of 41 Cherry street, had @ wound in his hand from care- ieee of a pistol, He was taken to the Park Hos- Pl Augustus Schultz, thirty years of age, of 475 Pearl street, had his hand blown. to pleces by the dis- [adn &@ gun, and it was amputated at the Park lospi Moses Ferdinand, twenty-five yeats of age, of 167 East Thirty-fourth street, was severely wounded in the right hand oy abe expiosca ofa pistol. He w: sent to Bellevue Hospital by the police of the Twen- ty-first precinet. A fire occurred in the liquor store 42 Greenwich street, which was caused by fireworks. A fire occurred in the two irk brick house 60 ‘Wooster street, owned and occupied by Mr. Beams, It was caused by fireworks. Thomas Garvey, of 409 East Fourteenth ayes, was struck on the left side Le sky rocket las' night, and seriously injured. His wounds were at- tended to at the Eighteenth precinct, and he went home. An awning in front of 776 Second avenue was burned last night by firecrackers, A fire occurred on the southeast corner of Twenty-eighth street and Fourth avenue, yeuseniey afternoon, in a threo 81 frame building, occupies by Bernard in and owned by Peter Cooper, that caused considerable damage, The fire was started by a quantity of firecrackers being thrown on the window shutters, William Boyleston, thirty years of age, of¢48 Ridge street, was accidentally shot inthe breast and fatally injured by Mena Myers, at 58 Hester street, yesterday afternoon. He was attended to at Tenth precinct and sent home. Mrs. Marvey, of 483 Secend avenue, was severely burned on the hands and legs by some fire crackers thrown at her by boys. She was attended by a phy- sician, and went home. A fire broke out in the frame building, owned and oceupied by Phillip Guifx, 431 Third avenue, It ‘was caused by fire crackers thrown upon the awn- ‘corge Bericle, sixteen years of age, of 149 East Houston street, was accidentally shot in the abdo- men by Louis Schribber while they were plezing op the roof of the house yesterday afternoon. The boy’s wound was attended to by the sictan at the Seventeenth precinct statian house and he was sent home. BtA fire broke out last night on the roof of the two story frame building 175 Varick street, caused by fireworks, At a quarter past five o'clock last night a fire was discovered on the corner of Eighth avenue and Forty-sixth street, occupied by Isaac Jacobs, that caused a loss to him of $200. ie tdp floor, occu. ied by Tobias Light, was damaged to the extent of 100, 1e building was injured to the amount of . Caused by fireworks, James Sheehan, fourteen years of age, of 106 ‘Thompson street, accidentally shot himself in the it evening. He was attended to by br. hand White and sent home. The awning in front of 819 Broadway took fire yesterday from some fire works. John Peterson, thirteen years of age, of 80 Vesey street, was burned about the hands and face last night by. fireworks. lary Powers, forty-one years of sae, of No. 9 Mulberry street, was hit on the head by some fire- works in the hands of some unknown parties. She ‘Was sent to the Park Hospital by Captain Kennedy, of the Sixth precinct. A quantity of hay was set fire to by fire- works in the basement of Balentine’s brewery, 136 Washington street, yesterday afternoon, August Pomet, of 232 East Thirty-eighth street, accidentally shot Frederick Franderwater, of 573 Second avenue, yesterday afternoon, and slightly wounded him. THE FOURTH IN BROOKLYN. How the Day w Observed—Fires, Fights, Accidents and Incidents. The Fourth in Brooklyn was ushered in by the firing of salutes at sunrise from Fort Greene and the Navy Yard, the ringing of bells, and the discharging of pistols and fire crackers, Those who were in- clined to take a morning nap were unable to do so in consequence of the din which was kept up by patriotic youngsters, who seemed to enjoy them- selves in burning powder. Flags were displayed from all the public and many private buildings, as well as the boats and shipping aiong the wharfs. The decorations on the City Hall, arranged by the Keeper, Mr. Toomey, attracted considerable atten- tion. In compliance with the orders of Chief of Police Campbell a squad of police were held in re- serve at Police Headquarters, ready for any emer- gency which might arise. They had a quiet day, however. Towards noon the heat became so op- pressive that there was a cessation of the noise occasioned by the discharge of fireworks by the boys, as they Were glad to seek shelter. here was no parade by the military, but in the afternoon the Twenty-third Regiment Band gave a concert at Prospect Park, which attracted a large gathering, There was @ yacht race on the lake, Which aiforded considerable amusement, ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS. Arthur Smith was fatally injured at his residence, 82 Main street, by the explosion of some gunpow- der which had in his pocket. Warren Simonson, of 29 Livingston street, was hashed burned by.the explosion of a roman candle, Atone o’clock yesterday morning Annie Ward, fifteen years of age, and residing in Twentieth street, hear Tenth avenue, was shot in the breast asshe was standing at a window. The injury is not considered of a fatal character. Joseph Salva- dor and William Searing were arrested on sus- picion of being the persons who discharged the istol. . Catharine Cassiay, while standing at the window of her residence, 218 Flatbush avenue, yesterday morning, was shot in the head, and, it is believe fatally fyured. Charles Brackett was arrested and locked up on suspicion of having fired the shot. George R. McDevitt, of 181 Fort Greene place, was fatally injared yesterday morning by the premature explosion of a pistol, the contents of which lodged in lis abdomen. Annie Moore, five tact of age, was badly burned by the explosion of some fireworks at her resi- dence, 103 Skillman street. Mr. C. Abrahams, of 209 Orchard street, had two ba ic blown off by, the explosion of a cannon. Charles 8, Patterson, of 208 Third avenue, was badly burned by the explosion of a can of powder. Itis believed he will lose his eye-sight. The cries of murder attracted the police of the Third precinct to 493 President street, where they found Patrick M. Cummings attempting to murder his wife. He had struck her several biows on the head with’ a small hatchet, and the blood was streaming down the poor woman's face. She was badly injured and had to be removed to the hospi- tal. Cummings was arrested jand locked up to an- swer. About half-past five o’clock Gilbert Williamson, residing at 118 Fulton street, was endeavoring to get on a crowded car on the Court street line, when he missed his footing and fell under the vehicle. He was fearfully crushed. Mr. Williamson was taken to the Long Island Hospital. Michael! Wall, forty years old, felidown stairs at 87 Emmett street and broke his neck last evening. It is supposed that he was under the influence of liquor at the time. The Coroner was notified. niel Smith, 43 Taylor street, shot himself in the left hand while celebrating the “glorious Fourth” with powder and shot. H. Ault fell in City Hall Park yesterday and disio- beng his shoulder. He was sent to the City Hos- tal The Coroner was notified to hold an inquest over the body of Robert McGinley, a boy five years old, who was drowned in the Erie Basin. Anthony Gardner, keeper of a boarding house at 78 Congress street, Was drowned while bathing in the river, foot of ‘ren street, yesterday morning. George Forbes, sixteen years of age, residing at No. 461 Fulton avenue, had his hand burned by fireworks which he was exploding on DeKalb ave- nue, Ann Connor, seventeen years of ‘was severely burned by the explosion of fireworks at the corner of Clermont avenue and —— street, yester- day, ‘Taken to the City Hospi’ FIRES. Fire crackers set fire to the roof of J. D. MoClos- key’s liquor store, 104 Fulton street. Loss on buiid- ing and stock, $2, insured for $5,000. The candy store and stock of KE. Soilinger, 165 Myrtle avenue, was damaged by fire caused by fire crackers, Loss on stock, $1,800; insured in the Phoenix Insurance Company. The building was damaged to the amount of $200, Insured in tl Mechanics’ Insurance Company. Fire crackers were lodged on the roof of the house No. 73 Prince street and damaged it to the amount of $100. Insured. SUNSTROKE. Rose Thompson died from sunstroke in Wolcott street. Mary Bockman was affected by the heat in Flush- Ing avenue. t tharine Cornwell died from the effects of the heat in Warren street. i Catharine Riley was overcome by the heat in State street. Dubois was overcome by the heat in Fulton street. Charles Morse was prostrated by the heat in Myrtle avenue. THE FIREWORKS. By he Og Ly gr for public displays of flreworks was ited to the usual amount, $3,000, and, there- fore, the pyrotechnics were not extensive. The Fort Greene display was postponed on account of the un {tious state of the weather, but there reworks at Carroll Park, South Brooklyn, Capitoline Grounds and the Satellite Grounds in the Eastern District, The pieces were of short duration, but, notwithstanding, were much admired by the spectators, THE DAY ON LONG ISLAND. Old Long Istand’s patriotism was fully aroused over the anniversary of the day which gave them independence in common with their fellow crea tures of the republic. Durtng the whole of Wednes- day night cannons, firecrackers and everthing else calculated to make a noise were set in motion, and the noises were deafening. At daybreak yesterday the church bells rang out their joyous peals, and Young America was alive to the importance of the occasion. AtJamaica the townspeople gathered in vast numbers, and the great hall was filled to overflow- ing. There was music, singing by the public school children, reading of the Declaration of Indepen- dence and an eloquent oration by the Rev. J. 6, Van Slike, At Hempstead the Rev. Mr. Van Cott, of Brook- lyn, delivered an eration in Washi n Hall. At Baldwinsville Rev. James Buckley, of Brooklyn, delivered an oration. At Rockville Centre the day was made memora- ble in more ways than one, Judge Tenney, of Brooklyn, delivered an oration in the Methodist church, and Judge Armstrong delivered an oration under a tent en the public green, Thirty thousand clams were roasted and the multitude had a great feast, The new institute, destined ere long to be a conspicuous seat of learning, was publicly dedi- under the direction of Rev. Mr. Burr. At Pearsall’s Corner the day was given to an im- mense Greeley meeting. For weeks the greatest preparation had been making for this, the Rev, George A. Mott being the leading spirit. The speakers were A. J, Spooner, Judge Solomon, Colonel Gardiner and J. D. McClelland. At Orient there was en oration by Judge Hedges, followed by a banquet at Merriman’s, ‘The aitair ‘was strictly temperate, water, coifee and lemonade supplying ‘the place of the vintage. Levy Seeley read the Declaration of Independence, Far Rockuway was never before the scene of such enthusiasm. The South Side and Long Island Rail- roads were taxed to their utmost eapacity to trans- fer the thousands of people irom New York and Brooklyn to the seashore, The St. James Hotel was alive with people, and 200 waiters bathed in Pperspirxtion in their endeavors to supply the rav- enous appetites of the guests. ‘The St, James is on the principle of the old Pavilion, but larger and more modern. The Washington band peated forth patriotic airs, and alternately the gay ones tripped the light fantastic on the greensward. On the beach the restaurants were crowded, and the bath- ing facilities were as scarce as gold pieces. It is es- timated that twelve thousand people were in the village. Fiushing, College Point, Whitestone, Bay Side, Roslyn, Glen Cove, Babylon, Fire Isiand and Patchogue also had their share of pubile patronage. In every respect the day was well observed, and, above all, no serious accidents were reported, The celebration of the Fourth at Maspeth, L. L., in the grove of the village, was largely attended. ‘The oration by Mr. 0. D. Landon, of New York, was well received, and gave universal satisfaction, A BAILROAD COLLISION. Fatal Accident on the Southside Rali- road—Three Persons Killed and Many Injured. Yesterday evening, at a quarter past six o'clock, a collision occurred on the Southside Railroad, at the Newtown Switch, just half way between Fresh Pond and Bushwick stations, The Western, or New York train, had five cars, weil filled with pas- sengers from Babylon and Rockaway, and, to get the air, the platforms were crowded. The New York bound train was at a standstill, and a fag had been sent ahead to stop the eastern train. A whistle for “Down brakes” was given, and the passengers on the New York train clambered from their seats through the windows and doors, making matters worse in their excitement. The engines were the R, C. Colt and Charles Fox. They collidea comparatively easy, but nevertheless were made complete wrecks, The smokestack of the Colt was knocked off; while the smokestack, steam chest and cabin of the Fox were entirely demolished. The Fox was thrown from the track and mounted on the pilot of the Colt. They were, in fact, tele- scoped, The tender of the Fox was lifted up so high that it demolished the roof of the bagg: car on the eastern bound train. The two front cars of the New York bound train were telescoped, and on the eastern-hound train there were three cars that sustained the same injuries. Besides being telescoped the trucks were thrown from the track, and the brakes and bumpers demolished. ‘Vhose injured were in the act of jumping from the cars or standing on the platforms when the cars collided. ‘The injured persons are as follows:— Nelson Roe, F. W. Roe, Mrs. Roe, all of one family. Young Roce is injured internally and fatally ; Mr. Roe was injured in the head, but not danger- ously; Mrs. Roe had both feet crushed, and her legs were cut and bruised, She will probably die. They live at 290 Grand street, Williamsburg. Mrs. Giovenstein, of 93 159th street, New York, was injured in the abdome: Herbert Putnam, of 310 it Fifty-second street, New York, was injured internally, and iad his left leg broken. john Wilson, of 272 South Fourth street, Williams- burg, had his ribs broken. William Scott, engineer on the Charles Fox, had his head badly cut. The suffering of the injured people was terrible, No water could be Laas ate was there a phy- a siclan nearer than msburg. Superin- tendent Douglass chartered a horse car, bought all the brandy he could, and sent it to the scene of the wreck. He then got coaches procured all the doctors he could find and sen them to aid the sufferers. By this time the rain had commenced to fall fast, the grass became wet, and the walking was terrible. The rain seemed to soothe the wounded, and water was brought from the farmhouses in the distance. Had the New York train been moving and had not the Eastern train been flagged the loss of life must have been terrible. There is a steep embankment where the accident happened, and had the cars not telescoped they would have been Seneas down it, and the people, in jumping, would surely have ‘been buried underneath. Three of the injureé persons x ill die, and two others will have to suffer amputa- ion. Another Account. The following despatch was received by Superin- tendent Flanley, of Police Telegraph, at Head- quarters, Brooklyn, last night, from the Fifth pre cinct, Eastern District:— . At five P.M. the up train on the Southside Rail- road came into collision with the down train, two miles from Bushwick. The two engines ran into each other and the tender ran into the baggage car. Herbert A, Putman, twenty-eight years of age, residing at No. 310 East Thirty-second street, New York, had his leg broken in two pieces. Clementina A. Will mm, eleven years of age, leg fractured baldy. Darius Williamson, fifty-two years old, father of ‘st street, had his the above, residing at 77 South foot smashed, Bridget Fox, thirty-cight years old, foot crushed. Reale corner of Evergreen avenue and Hendrick stre An unknown woman and her son had both feet crushed. irs. Nelson Rose, 202 Grand street, both legs broken and left arm crushed. tectives Frost and Gaynor, and Drs, Roskapf, Lorettes and Brady repaired to the scene of action immediately upon receipt of the news of the disas- ter, and rendered invaluable service in amicted. baie dhe THE FOURTH IN THE WOODS. Dedication of Sea Cliff Grove=Preaching and Praying for Holiness by the Holy— What It Is and What It Isn’t—Is Holi- ness and Patriotism Consistent 1—Great Lack of the Latter. SEA CLIFF GRovE, July 4, 1872. It had been designed by the committee in charge of this camp ground to let the glorious bird of free- dom flap his wings and scream in honor of the birthday of liberty. But there wasn’t a fap nora crow nor the least sign of patriotism manifested among the earnest religious folk who are spending their days praising God in the tented grove on Sea Cliff, near Glen Cove, A massive flagstaff, about ninety feet high, was to have been raised on “Pin- nacle Point’—a beautiful bluff which overlooks Hempstead Bay and the Sound, and parts New York mainiand, Connecticut and New Jersey. But there was some delay in getting it up, and the hurrahing for the glorous Fourth was deferred until @ more convenient season. To-day, after much labor and care, it was brought on the ground, and to-morrow the Stars and Stripes will float boldly in the breeze, and be seen by passing craft miles away, north or south on the Sound, The mammoth taber- nacle is yetin an unfinished state, but far on to- ward completion. It would have been all ready but for the labor strikes which reached the New Yorkers who were working in the camp. 178 MAGNIFICENT DOME, glittering in the sunshine, can be seen be- fore the traveller reaches the cape at Sand's Point. Tho camp ground itself is like the national capital, a place of “mag nificent distances,” and the sociability which is 80 prominent a feature among the portions of Sing Sing camp ground is lacking at Sea Clit. Middeleton, the Book Coneern in New Y« aw beautiful tenor singer, supplies the camp folk with vocal and instramental music and hymn and sheet music, such as camp followers delight to have. A Bufialo newspaper man runs one of the dining halls, and does it as if it was his ba ee profession. The wooded part of the ground covered with peer ivy, and those who have ueir tents there are bitterly ing of being poisoned. heard a gentle- man yesterday anxior inquiring where he could [pana salt enough to “salt himself down,” so as counteract the poison, The streets and avenues are laid out at right angles with each other and are named numerically, as in the upper part of New York, Dut the numbers run as high as Twenty-sec- ond avenue, There are also, besides those, ave- hues named Main, Summit, py ay Orchard, Ravine place, Cherry Vakey road and the like. The whole design of the place is evidently to make a permanent snmmer residence of it, “Wednesday prening was the time nominally set apart for open- ing an DRDICATORY SERVICES IN THE TABERNACLE, but the real dedication took place to-day, when at tho morning and aiternoon services thére were about two thousand persons present, most of whom had come up ‘dei morning boat, as many of them also returned the evening. Bishop Harris was among the incomers but not of the outgoers, The Rev. J. 8. Inskip, President of the National Cam) Meeting Association, manages the meetings, an led the services last evening and this morning. ‘The service last night was a sort of skirmish to get the “holy” people up te. lier standard, This was in perfect rl ah y the declared purpose of the National ition, which is to promote holiness. Hence the people were invited up around the altar for @ more com- pele dedieation of themselves to God, and after rothers A, Band © had prayed President Inskip called upon Sister 8. to “pray for what she wanted,” All the rest were bid to look up also for an immediate answer to their petitions, The meeting was dismissed long to allow of informal introduc- tions to one another, Mr. Inst\jp. announcing him- self as John 8, Inskip, of New York Past Confer- ence, A Presbyterian brother, who had travelled 1,000 miles expressly to attend this meeting, was then announced. but he was quickly outdone by a Methodist brother, who had come 3,500 miles, or cloar across the Continent, for the same purpose. Then everybody took hold of every other body's hand, and there was a grand “halleluiah” and gory time in the building, Some individuals carried he! ; RELIGIOUS ECCENTRICITIES 80 far as to cause considerable surprise and merri- ment to the unsanctified and non-justified onea, For instance, Brother D., on the top of the hill, calls to Brother E., coming up Ravine place, and asks, “How do you feel, Brother E.?” Brother E. responds, “Good; thank the Lora!” Brother ).—Hallelwan! Glory to Jesus! Brother &.—1'm climbing up Zion’s hill. Brother D.—Hallelujah to the Lamb! He saves me now! ‘the unitlated, of course, think strange of such expressions and are apt to query whether or not the salvation of Christ is not a perpetual salvation. This morning Brother Inskip preached a sermon on his old topic—holiness. He would have been in- clined to apologize for preaching on any other, but ag this theme was one that agreed with the design of the National Association he had no apology to offer His text was taken from Hebrews xil., 14, “Follow peace with all men and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.” He showed the close relationship which exists between peace and holiness and the difference between holine: or sanctification and justification. It is a differ- ence in degree and not in kind; but the difference in degree is 80 great that the experience and the blessing appear to be quitc a new thing. In the afternoon the Rey, Mr. Buck, of Central Rew York, preached on the same topic from Hebrews vi., 1— “Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection.” His ideas and thoughts were kindred to the Rev. Mr, Inskip’s, save ry while the latter argued against the growth A STATE OF PERFECTION, and illustrated his point by asking his hearers whether any of them who were ‘armers would think of letting their plants outgrow the weeds in their gardens, and would not rather pluck up the Weeds and cast them out? Rev, Mr. Buck argued that lopping off branches or plucking up weeds didn’t amount to anything. nis experience of which he was speaking is something to be done by the Holy, Spirit in the heart for the mere asking. In the evening the same topic was discussed from anotner standpoint, Not a patriotic word has been uttered in public to-day, and no one would suppose it was July 4. To-day the regular work will begin with a prayer tmeeting in the Tabernacle at five,and eight o'clock A. M., preach- ing at ten A. M., lialf-past two and half-past seven P. M., with Bragee meetings between and a clerical meeting at alx P.M. And this 18 to be the routine during the encampment, and on Sunday they ex- pect to gather a great harvest of souls, IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY. Throughout Westchester county the torrid heat which prevailed did not deter the inhabitants from enthusiastically celebrating the anniversary of Independence Day. The morning trains on the Hudson River and Harlem railroads carried large masses of perspiring and apparently half-suffocated humanity from the densely populated districts of the city to the various groves and pleasure gardens where, by a liberal use of green leaves and lager beer, they managed to pass the sultry hours in com- arative coolness. Among the juvenile por- ion of the community the usual amount of powder was burned, while a generous display of the national) colors could be seen on every side, forming a pleasing contrast with the surrounding verdure of vegetation. No formal programme was observed in commemoration of the occasion, ex- cept at White Plains and Sing Sing, in both of which villages ceremonies attendant upon the inauguration and corner stone laying of sol- diers’ monuments were carried out, At the former a @ procession, composed of military and other jocal organizations, together with citizens in carriages and on foot, formed near the railroad depot and marched to Broadway, where the bronze statue stood, covered with the Stars and Stripes. The ceremonies consisted of a prayer by Rev. Mr. Morse, which was followed by addresses from Clarkson N. Potter, member of Con- gress, ex-Judge Hart and General Hamilton, the for- mer gentleman being the orator of the day. At Sing Sing similar ceremonies were carried out in laying the corner stone of a monument to the memory of the soldiers and sailors of that locality who lost their lives in battle during the recent civil war, THE FOURTH ON STATEN ISLAND. On this ever-memorable day, when the fact na- turally suggests itself to the sweltering brain- crazed humanity, to seek, some cool, refreshing corner, where an overtaxed brain and body can re- ceive recuperation, and lay aside the cares and worriments of an every-day exhausted, dreary, monotonous life, what more suggestive, quiet and refreshingly cool place can be found than the quict sequestered groves of Staten Island, whose peaks overshadow the broad and fathomless Atlantic? Yesterday, among the many who sought shelter from the heat and oppressiveness of our overtaxed and crowded tenement house community fully fifty thousand embraced the opportunity of a quiet sailto Staten Island. Upon the different ferries each boat seemed taxed to her utmost to carry her hving cargo, and when. on the Staten Island ferry, the name of Westfleld met the eye it seemed to re- call the moanings and agonies of a year ago. ‘The American, the German, the Irishman, and, in fact, every nationality known, patronized that “beautiful isle in the bay,” as the William E. Robinson termed it. The boats ran every half hour, and were crowded with the most respectable class of our citizens, many of whom carried baskets, in- tent upon picnicing in the woods. The different places of pleasure resort on the island were well atronized, and Clifton Park, Elm Park, Mclihargy rove, Bechtel’s Park, Silver’ Lake, Dunn's Grove and many others were crowded during the day; and, strange to (4 there were only three arrests reported by Captain Holbrook, and they were for disorderly conduct and intoxication. ‘Three fires occurred during the day, caused by the careless use of fireworks, f At Edgewater the residence of Mr. L. Hamilton was destroyed by fire. The building was owned by Mrs. Sinclair, Abarn at Factoryville was also de- stroyed in the same manner. The residence of Jacob Miller, at Tottenville, took fire yesterday at half-past three, caused by boys lighting firecrackers, Loss $500. THE DAY IN NEW JERSEY. Jersey City. The celebration in Jersey City was that of a quiet sombre holiday, disturbed only by the incessant whizzing and bursting of firecrackers and small pistols, The ordinary celebration was marred by the little “onpleasantness” between the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen regarding the right of'the latter to Te any money for the ir. pose, The ‘or contended that they had no such right, and he accor fly vetoed two resolutions passed by them at different meet- ings providing that $3,600 be set apart for the pur- pose. ioe engaged in the manufacture of pyrotechnics, however, agreed to supply the usual quantity, and he will apply to the Legislature for an act legalizing the contract. The Sareerscs ot St. Bridget’s church, of which er Corrigan is pastor, held a picnic at Marseles Grove, ich was largely attended. Father Hennessey’s congregation seupmied in Fae are ok aittatar varpose, wile the ri avenues, for a . fongreeation of Bt. Mary's church Sap TRAE in juiet retreat of Mount Pleasan' a A shock! ‘accident occurred about noon. A masa named bon , residing in Fourth street, between Monmouth and Brunswick streets, kept & small store in which firecrackers were vended. Four or five boys went in to purehase some small torpedoes, crackers and other fireworks, and one of the lads mischievously fired @ cracker while standing im the store. The aparks flew around, ir that of his wife. of them were horril burned and mutilated. Fortunately a can of kero- sene Le eg the store was taken out in tis prevent any further disaster. In Hoboken. The people of Hoboken were in advance of their neighbors in the formal celebration of the national festival. ‘They did not content themselves with ushering in the day by volleys of miniature artillery and the ringing of bells on the public edifices, Major Hart's battalion, which seems to be the only live section of the Fourth regiment, held a parade, and marched through tne principal streets of the in the evening there was a di if tire- During the day an immense quantity of lager was consumed, and, judging from the heavy patronage bestowed on the several lager beer gar- dens, a stranger would conclude that the celebra» tion was the anniversary of Sedan, city. wor! In Newark. The celebration of the “glorious Fourth” in New- ark was carried out on the same scale of efferves- cing patriotism which has characterized the occa- sion in preceding years, Business: was entirely suspended and everybody vied with everybody else in making the day the most jubilant of the whole year, From early morn till weil into the night the Streets were thronged with citizens in holiday attire, al bent on doing ample justice to Inde- pendence ty and its recognized exuberance of spirit, nm the forenoon there wi a bend creditable parade of the local military and Fire Department, which was followed by in- teresting literary exercises, table tu the day, in St. Paul's Methodist Epis atchurch, The latter edifice was thronged with citizens. ‘The feature of tus part of the celebration was ah eloquent address by General Thomas 8, Van Buren, of Hudson county. Throughout the day there were very few arrests, the docket at the ion house skowing a smaller number than on several preceding occa- sions. In the evening, in front of Military Park, an immense crowd of people enjoyed a fine display of tireworks. The shower in the early part of the even- ing rendered the air cool and pleasant, and greatly heightened the enjoyment of the fireworks display. At Bergen Point. The national anniversary was duly honored at Bergen Point, N. J., and for completeness of ar- rangements, novelty and hearty enjoyment the entertainment was not only worthy the occasion, but far surpassed the most sanguine anticlpations of its pleasure-bent promoters. Despite the broll- ing rays ‘of the sun an excellent programme of sports was successfully carried out to the general satisfaction of all who witnessed them. ‘The guests at the La Touretto House—tho great centre of attraction throaghout the day— had provided liberally for the amusements, amd what with the large atteudance from the immediate vicinity of the hotel and the visitors from New York and elsewhere, quite a large and fashicnable assemblage thronged the grounds from an early hour, Among tie nuinerous items of amusement were foot races and sick races, The latter created the greatest merriment, the partict- Pants being the colored waiters of the house. Their anxiety, however, to obtain the plethoric purses proved too much for their ambition, and rolling over each otner in blundering heaps, merry peals of laugh- ter rang from all sides. Then followed the climbing of the greased pole, which, defying the most tena- cious elforts gi the sweltering contestants, was likewise a source of excellent fun. Indeed, the spectators were kept in the best of humor till the afternoon, when the Argonanta Boat Club turned out some of their crack oarsmen for a cou- ple of sumple races on the Kill von Kull. A band was stationed in the club house, which .was crowded with ladies, and tie aquatic sports con- tributed largely to the uninterrupted flow of en- joyment, But the tubrace was by long odds the feature of the day. Nearly a dozen competitors entered the list, and as the event took place in front of the hotel the mirth~ provoking sight was quite a treat. The contestants rolled over like porpoises, but, cheered and encouraged by the assemblage, they continued the struggle until the spectators were almost convulsed with laughter, In the evening, after a brilliant pyrotechnic exulbition, a ball was given at the hotei, and tt was the general opinion that & more unique cntertainment—one, indeed, that gave such general satisiaction to both guests and visitors—had rarely occurred at this charming resort. To be sure the heat was at times oppressive, but the tone of the aifair and its social surroundings made all inconveniences seem trifling. Mr. Richard McMichael, the proprictor, was the recipient of hearty congratulations. Dancing was continued till an advanced hour; and the happy recollections of the Fourth at the La Tourette must linger in the minds of many. $ In Paterson. There was no public celebration of the day in Paterson, although generally observed as a holiday by all classes of citizens, Business was entirely suspended, excepting those peculiar branches de- pending on the Fourth for a harvest. The Paterson Cannon Club fired a national salute at morning, noon and night, accompanied by the church and factory bells and the incessant racket of small arms. The Irish temperance gocieties paraded and held picnics at Southside Park, the Protestant temper- ance societies followed the saine programme on “the Island,” the German Druids held a picnic at Bunker Hill and various Sunday schools spent the day in other convenient groves—all enjoying them- selves and returning home early in the aiternoon to get ahead of a heavy thunder shower which threatened the pleasure-seekers, In the evening there wasafree concert at the Passaic Falls, on quite an extensive scale for Paterson, and some private displays of fireworks, No serious accidents were reported yesterday ; but on Wednes- day evening @ mishap toek place. Mr. Tims, the roprietor of a confectionery store in Main street, fad astand onthe sidewalk for the sale of fire- works which contained about $100 worth. A little after ten o’ciock, while setting off a Roman candle, the sparks flew in and ignited the whole, A ter- rible scene of confusion lasted for @ few minutes, the more enhanced by the fear that tho fireworks inthe store would take fire also, The rockets, candles, wheels, &c., were soon spinning and darting in every direction, and people fled for their lives; and the whole Fire Department was turned out. But the flames did not spread further, and beyond the destruction of $100 worth ot fire< works, no damage was done. Several persons were struck by the stray rockets, but no person was much hurt. A little sick baby, living near, died during the occurrence, but it was only probably a coincidence. In Trenton. ‘ The New Jersey capital put on‘her richest garb yesterday. Inthe morning Company A, National Guard, under command of Captain Robert C. Bele ville, paraded and marched through the principal streets of the city, headed by an efficient brass band. The friends, teachers and scholars of St. Mary's Catholic schools paraded, presented & glo- rious sight, and afterwards went ona picnic to Edgehill Grove. The Turners, a German society, paraded, and afterwards went on @ picnic to Het- zett’s Grove. The Order of United American Me- chanics had @ grand parade. The Declaration of Independence was read to this body Taylor Opera House. Afterwards they had @ colla« tion, alter which speeches, songs and toasts wero the order of the day. The Delaware Fire Engine Company paraded ‘and afterwards picnicke Marisvilie Grove. The friends of the Broad street Methodist Episcopal church, Chambersburg, held a fair and festival in Washington Hall. Dinner and supper were provided for visitors. There was a crack game of base bail on the Trenton grounds b; the Trenton Base Ball Club, Gunpowder was sca' tered in profaston, and from early morning until late at night the city was alive with fireworks. MURDER IN SIXTY-SEVENTH STREET. About half-past twelve o'clock on the 3d of July @ difficulty took place on Sixty-seventh street, be- tween Ninth and Tenth avenues, between John Hisst, thirty-eight years of age, @ butcher, of Sixty-seventh street, and George Mikels, a pedler, who lives on the same street, during which Mikels struck Hiss on the head with @ can, making a wound from which he died last night. Mikels was arrested by the police of the district, ‘di lece ol luck who by some extraordinary pi will Ts found the matter out yesterday. The Co hold an inquest this morning. SHOOTING AND STABBING AFFRAYS. . Patrick Bree, forty-six years of age, of 548 West Twenty-eighth street, was stabbed in the hand by two unknown boys in Twenty-eighth street, near Tenth avenue. ; Anthony Francis, thirty-five years of age, of No. 12 Jersey street, was severely wounded in the head. esterday after+ ring a fracas with John Green 00m. The latter snatched a club some man standing near and beat Francis with it, Both parties are colo 7 red, Lizzie Donohue, thirty-nine years of age, was assaulted in Porgyth atroot inst night by some an. known person. was taken to the Tenth pre- e station house, and from there sent to Bellevue Kate Wimme' eleven years of of 1d ridge st: was run over and killed in Grand nr Oy tar 100 of the Grand street The Griver was arrested and the Coroner notified. ‘About #1x o'clock last evening George Ledget ang ‘William Brocas fell 01 from the steamboa' James A, Stevens, on Harlem River, near Ma< comb’s Dam. Brocas was saved, but Ledget wad struck by the paddle of the boat and was drowned, The body has not yet been recovered,