The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-03
Movements Of the New England Guards
Grand Fete nj NAbl0's-Pressntatlon or .
ColOr-Thelr Departure. &c.

Guard, together with those Of the New York City
Guard, and a'few others, were1nvited to visit Man
hattanvllle, the residence Of Adiutant Stebbns, o
the New York City Guards, where they spent the
greater part of the day in mutual interchange Of
good feeling The privates OF the latter gallant
corps their guests in open carriages TO the Alb
hey. where they were entertained by Mr.. Van
Ruesselle in a manner TO do HIM initiate credit,
not making the slightest charge for anything they
required. number of ladies at present soJourning
at his house, sauted the visitors by throwing from
the windows, the strangers mustered in front, a
number OF bouquets. /, is certain that such honors
are seldom bestowed by such fair hands, and there
is no doubt but that they were appreciated accord
| ingy. After enjoying themselves thus for some
time both officers and returned to their quar-
ters at an early hour to prepare for the evenings
tete at Niblo's Gardens.
II is true that Niblo has frequently most splendid
displays, but this occasion Niblo ecpsed all his
former endeavors Every thing was in first rate
order; extra fire works, novel and dramatic enter
tainmcnts, new pieces of music, fine quadre
band and most splendid supper
On entering the garden, the most brilliant display
of yariegated lamps ornamened the pillars In every
direction, and the tables spread at the ends of the
principal walk and about the fountain, presented a
beautiful appearance Here and there might be
seen members Of the City Guard, with beautiful
damsels hanging on their arms, dressed mostly III
white, with their fair cOuntenanceS decked IN
smiles, and their brilliant eyes sparkling with
nation. A great number of officers IN uniform,
members ut different corps, were scattered about
Several If the consuls in uniform with their wives
and daughters We're also present IN honor OF the
Strangers from Boston. The amusement of the
evening commenced with the performance of "My
Little Adopted"
,t ~ Gret IN, a. ~
members of the City Guard repaired, with their
ladies' upon their arms, TO the main walk, and ar
ranged themselves along on the right hand side
The contrast of the ladies' dresses with the scarlet
uniforms was extremely fine The N. L. G's,
proceedtd by the Brigade Band, were then escort
I'd in by Capt McArdle and his officers, and por
lion of the corps; and when they reached the in
terror OF the garden, beantifu piece OF pyrotech
n.y. bearing the word ''Wecome," was set off
The company then entered the theatre; after hear
ing glee sung, which was composed in honor OF
the guests, and witnessing the performance Of "John
of Paris" and pas suel by Miss Partington,
encoYed, they vacated the theatre. A magnificent
piece of fireworks, the work OF Messrs. Edge a.
Co., was then exhibited, bearing ON its centre The
words ''New England Guards" and beneath them
en- Y. City Guards. 1914" which had most
splendid effect when fired. At the termination OF
this display the companies then passed out OF the
gardens, and sufficient interval was allowed for
Dress the dressing rooms helng at .he quarters OF
each company. and at Mr.. Niblo's spacious house.
Shortly after the hour of IL, there was most nu
merous and gttering array OF gallant men and
lovely women, upon the floor of the finely lighted
saloon, all ready for the dance. Dodsworth's band
was in the orchestra Never was there such ga
laxy Of beauty displayed in these gardens
New York;. Brooklyn, Slater. Island, and
the surrounding neighborhoods furnished their
quota Of beauty. wit, elegance and grace.
The company, inc udlng invited guests, numbered
over two hundred gentlemen, and probably three
hundred ladies' and each seemed to enter into the
| spirit OF the occasion. After two or three qua
drllles, a waltz and Spanish dance, the company
| assemble sat down to most elegant supper, OF
rather collation., made up OF all the fruits and deli
cacies Of the SEASON. The tables were spread in
the long walk, or promenade, and under the trees
all were seated, was truly splendid, and there was
sufficient to fill the mind with contemplation as
we'll the body with the good things of this life.
rose and said that speaking and drinking toasis
formed no part OF the plan OF the occasion; but he
could not propose TO leave the table without offer
ing as a sentiment, "Welcome-a hearty welcome
very brief reply was made by one Of the officers
| of the "N h. CO The health OF General Cadwal-
| Iader was then proposed, and ausion made, il
terms Of high appreciation, to The part recent,
borne by that officer in quslling the riot in sister
city. Gen. Strykefs health was next introduced,
and he replied by toasting the ladies. A gentleman
present responded to that sentiment, After which
| the gentlemen rose and escorted the ladies' once
and kept mp until late hour-Or rather an early
OF the morning.
Take it all together, and il must be admitted to
have been the most beautifully arranged sand most
successfully earned out, affair Of the kind our city
has ever known-the cost Of this evenings enter
| taInment alone bcing. upwards OF $1,000
The committee OF management certainly de-
serve every credit for the manner they have carried
out their arrangements; the gallantry Of our City
Guards must now stand in the first ranks by then
| thouehtfu!ness oil the ladies', in afIord,ng Them
| share OF the amusements and pleasure going for.
ward, an example we have no doubt but Will be
followed by othergallant cor.s on future occasions
About 10 o'clock yesterday morning the two com
panes mustered at their respective quarters, anC
| marched from thence to the Park, where hs Honor
| the Mayor came and witnessed the New England
Guards go through their exercise, and after march
ing through their ranks uncovered. the bands play
| ing "Hail Colnmbia," the men presenting arms
ana salutng the different officers, Withdrew
Shortly afterwards the two companies marched
down Broadway to the City Hotel. where mos
| splendid cold collation. was waiting them. Tn.
New England Guards marched into The house, anc
| stacked arms III the antl-room adjoining the gen
tleman's saloon; the Y. @. G.. pied arms outside
and joined their guests in doing honor TO the hospi
| tality OF Mr.. Jennings After this had been parta
ken OF in such manner as soldiers know ST
well how to do after some tour or five hour
march andSgOod drill, the wine cup was put IN &C
| tive operation, and mutual interchange of goot
feeling towards each other expressed Here thu
TWO companies were joined by a number Of gentle
men now resident IN this city, who formerly be
oneed to the New Engla Guard; and were re
ceived by their successors in arms in the most en-
l husiastic manner.
Capt SULLIVAN, late Of the New England Guard
proposed the health of Capt. McArde, Of III,
IN Y. G. G.
Capt. McARDLE returned thanks in brief bu
very appropriate address. He said himself an,
his companions in arms had only one objec
in view in inviting the N f. G. that was :,
entertain them as brothers and friends, and hope,
that they should not only do it TO them but TO al
,uards who might visit this city.-(Cheers)
was only year ago when his company numbered
bul 49, il then thought that lis sun was SCI, blu
now il numbered upwards OF so, and it was in it
meridian. Since the arrival of their honore,
guests, he had only slept four hours out of ever
q, and he believed he had had more sleep thai
many of his comrades, so anxious were they to d
all honor 10 the N. T.. Ct. After few compliment
TO that company, the gallant captain concluded hi
remarks by proposing toast" The Guards-w
strike for law"