The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-28

for the troops in the southern counties TO need
spiritual guide, any further than their canteens sup
ply; but here, with such erocious fellows as com
pose the " s9Ih" and "2i6th," all the prayers of
Mafht, Knapp and Hon and very Rev. Geo. Cooke,
would suffice scarcely to keep them in order
The S9th, under command of Col Frisbee, are
encamped on Washington Parade ground for three
days DAYS By that time he hopes to drill into them
iluie ardour and science We, togetherwith ladies'
went up yesterday to witness their maneuvres
WE'VE very handsome tents were pitched for the
ofhcers, two tor each company, and markee for
tne HA. ana stan. The crowd was immense--we
couiu scarcely gea place Tor our ladies' but through
the Kindness OF the Adutan we were at last setteed
ne regiment had been but one day on the field vet
IN that time they had progressed rapdly-they felt
so proud OF their skill TO imagine thew were he
Is. Cs. line of sentines were placed around the
troops and tents, and notwithstanding the extreme
pressure and crowd, one OF the guard was disposed
70 put his bayonet into one of the prettest toes that
ever graced lovely woman he felt ashamed after
ward and Kept at distance, but / will remember
him.. Chaplain Rufus X Mc---g stood in the CEN
tire, dressed In back-chapeau, sword, spurs and
stars, with arms folded la Napoleon his position
peculiarly striking, for several remarked the re-
semblanoe
have afternoon attended review of the
Albany Burr esses Corps. commanded by Lieut.. Geo
which took place at the Capitol Park, before Gov
Seward, (small potatoes) commander in chief of
the army, and admiral of the navy of the State of
New York, "a vast number OF spectators-his
nor) the very Hon. the Senate and the very disor-
DERBY Hon. the Assembly The troops looked ex-
trsmely we with their red and bear SIX in caps,
though rather Angidis in appearance Our guar
dian friend Bob W seemed to feel all the we Ieht
OF his responsibilities usual. Bob can stand any,
thing but woman's smile; but that, his valo1r
backed by red coat and bright buttons large cap and
all, has to succumb to- However, to the Burgesses
our city owe much for their efforts and example in
raising the military pride OF our citizens up to the
standard which II now occupies and when stran-
gers see much to admire in passing through our
goody city, they have but half if they have not
seen The Burgesses Long trust may they occupy
their high postion-a all events "pire .es Burgess
est"
We are here, as you say, musc-mad. We have
mad the 1yroese, with series of concerts Now
The Hutchinson family" are all the 60 They are
from New hampshire three brothers and one sis
ter, uneducated in music but said TO excel the
"Rainer family" in the melody Of their performan-
ces. Our ciilzens have generously given them a
complimentary benefit, which is to come off on
SMonday evening, at the Female Academy. Last
Sunday afternoon, they assisted the choir of Rev
Dr. Sprague's church, and after the dismissal of the
congregation, but before they left, the H. family
arose and sang two anthems, which delighted every
one: one was Lenox," an old tune, but charm
ing IN iisexecution; there no accompaniment
SIMPLY their voices, which rose and filed the lofty
building with sweet harmony. Add to them the
concert OF Miss Sloman and sisters--Johnny
ming, and think you will say that we have suhi
cient music in our ears, if not in our souls.
cropped into the Legislature short time to-day,
and found confusion worse confounded," in every
sense OF the word think some of the N. Y. dele.
CATION are the most consummate fools ever sent by an
Intelligent constituency into legislative halls One
OF them caps the climax in this partlcucular. He
IS up on every question before the House. and what
part OF MS time Is ospent IN annoying such ladies'
as are present! Il have authority for saying so y and
with whom he may be acquainted, he is on his feet
to the annoyance of all the other members of the
House-as he never delivers an original idea uples,
1t to try and out congressional district that
VIII send him to Congress-which would be original
indeed. There are many ladies who wait upon the
aelloerations OF the two Houses, also many dis
tlnguished strangers. Horsley Palmer was among
the audience, and listened with good degree Of
attention. The Senate are through their business.
ana adjourned Immediately on organizing whilst
constitution, by Paul Characterization on liber.
ty and Gen. Jackson, by Davezac-the yeas and
nays upon frivolous project of the gentleman from
New y rk, Mr.. Townsend, or the digni6ed braying
the "Admiral"is heard, the rafting of the small
arms OF Simmons, Dix and Humphrey, are echoed.
an IS attentlon-each member takes his feet from
senger is despatched to call the Speaker who il
chanerlng with the apple woman IN the Hall, and
order again reigns. The gentleman from Herki-
mer wishesto offer resouN on-the gentleman from
asks unanimous consent to offer petition for the
of seduction and adultery. The Speak
Il dsciSss s not IN order Mr. swsckhammer APP
M sas' Niro ouijVan c9ntends II is always In order.
Mr. - would lay it on the table. We come
here to--louder louder!! by Mr.. Swackhammer.
And there, Mr.. Editor, you have synopsis of half
AZ hours work In the Assembly Of the" Empire'
have extended this longer than was anticipated-
but would only say that our line of iron steamers
are " IN full course Of successful experiment" The
Black Diamond arrived last evening, in two DAYS
rom hiladelphla.. She passed the South America
asst evening about halfpas six, at very rapid rate
Capt. Robert f. Stockton deserves great praise for
having accomplished so much for our coasting buss-
ness
Another military and legislative touch in my next.
Adleu, mon anne au revoir.
VANDEBBRUeoINs