Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-04-08
Neso York. liDjiI 2


The Public Dinner given to his exceileDcv
Daniel ID. 'rompkius, late commander in chief
Of the militia of this state, BY tie officers OF
Gen. Niorton.s Division OF artillery, and Gems.
Mapc's and Wards Divisions OF Infantry took
place on Monday last, agrecably TO pre-
viOus arrangements.
The battalion of Governors Guards attach cd
TO the first brigade of artillery, commanded by
ihent; Col. Murray a corps organized during
the administration of Governor 1ompkins,
took this occasion of paying their respects to
him on his leaving the command of the mill
tia OF Ibis state They consist OF four compa-
nies,( at present doing duty with muskets)
aud troops OF Horse artillery. They pdrdded
AZ O'Clock in the Park, in front ofthc City
hall, with an elegant b,.nd of music, and ia
their appointments and appearance can scarce
- De surpassed They we're reviewed by his
eNceileucY, accompanied by Major General
Grown of the United States army. and Major
General VI orion. After the review, the troops
formed hollow square, into wh ich the re-
viewing officers were received, hen his excel
leucv made the following address
Officers and Soldiers ottas.' Sorernor's Guards. &"
- On my surrcnder ofthe osice of comnand-
or in chief of the militia OF this state, should
have noticed, III an especial manner, by Gene
raj Orders, the " Battalion of Goyernor's
Guards, had not felt that the relation Of
friendship subsisting between us, demanded of
NE, a personal expression Of my feelings Tor
them.
" In reviewing the incident s!ofmy publiclife
ton, that have had attached 10 me, as-my per-
sonah guards, a corps composed of yOuug en-
tlemen of the first respectahility and prricu-
SION whose military career has been disiin-
@uiShcd by a Nice Seuse of discipline by re
nerOuS emulation by martial appearance and
cOhd6ct /, and by promptitude in the service o /
their country, not surpassed by any troops of
the nation. Deeply sensible OF he marked
attention and respect which / have received
from ihis corps. on all occasions, / Should 10
IN usice to my feelings as we'll rs to the merits
VI lie Guards. were not 10 make public
expression OF ny gratitude and aivctiOnate
regard tor thcm. aud of lie emotions eNcifed
!s9 a separation from then. That YOU may i1t,y
costume as a corps, tile pride and ornament OF
tbs city and Of thc state, aud that yOn may en-
joy, IS individuals, Cvcry blessing which bonn
tiful Providence can bestow, will always be
ghe ardent wish ofmy hear.:
10 which col. Murray made lie following
q in behalfof Corps which has already re.
ccived so many proofs Of your friendship and
patronage, ! beg leave to acknowledge tie IRA
iifcation inspired by the sentiments whchvou
have been pleased to express.
Z" The standard that new waves in tc centre
of lhe bataiiOnwlatWays b." iUok eel mp to as the
Distinguishing mark OF yDur pre- ferc;lce and l
trust rs SUCH, will ,iiinUifie them TO evince by
their proficiency in science and discipline dat
your confidence has not been misplaced.
" " bile wc regret or separation from an
officer whom sc hiylly esteem, VIC entertain
tic contdeW hcpe that tie Gnion may be bene-
fitted by your moro extenred services. and will
ever feel cordial intcfest IN circumstances
that MY promote !our political utility and
prif9te hagduess.
as eacciieDcy anil the Generals accom- any
ine nini, were i..rnescoried by the Guaids 10
I've Cats iictci the place 81 dining.
'f'ha day was remarkable hnc, q. p brilliant
circle o. laoice, and ~ l1fgc concCursc CT eli.
zcns e5lps..slicd and gave an i,l'cicst 10 tic
scene.
Jhe dinner was 1Jtup 10y 7fr. t,ili>on. IN h.-
I best sfvle. 4 tasff, DO imitation Of Castic
" iiiaHlj. and O, Der mliiuUy designs, ofilaHisn
.eS 4sc tat:r. Tic room Uas iastefuiiy cdo
...l 80. Nh. ~. on mo. oil