The New York herald., 1844-07-14


in which they stand, during their short sojourn
among us,'is based upon none of the vulgar or
course motives which are constantly moving man.
kind in masses, but upon those of courtesy social
gtllantry and the chivary Of friendship.
This custom of friendly military visits. yet in its
infancy, is likely 10 become fashionable, notwih-
standing that there was alluslon made to it in
late much talked of lecture on all that appertains
to fashion. So it should say we. II will prove
source OF advantage in many particulars, both to
those who participate in and those who witness
IT, and the sooner other companies emulate the ex-
ample set them by our Boston friends, the better
II deserves TO be eminently popular. II is plant
Indigenous to this republican soil It smacks not,
like some foolish customs, of foreign birth, and
which mock refinement pursues wi III avdity-
which perverted taste in the exclusive circles OF
society would engraft on the healthy stock Of re-
publican simplicity.
Leaving TO others the discussion of the question
relative to the exclusion Of foreigners we are very
clear upon this-that, whether they come or not,
Americans very well dispense with their foibles
their frivoities, and their absnrdities With pro.
per contempt, them for all afecaton OF foreign dis.
tinction, all imitation Of European follies these
military visits have double relish, because they
are not ouly of native growth, but also ncompa,i-
bic with, unsuitable 10, the military institutions OF
foreign countries. There the soldiers machine
HIS movements are regulated and controlled by the
articles OF war. HIS motive power is the word Of
command He is isolated from civil society. Can
learn nothing of the duties OF citizen he has nc
noilon OF duty but In a military sense, and no
higher motive to its performance than those which
are mercenary
Not so with the citizen soldier Of America H.
unites in his person the soldier, the citizen, and the
man. Fit by discipline for all the exigencies thai
may press upon the defender of his country he is
the best specimen Of the soldier. A member of ci-
vii society," he understands his rights and his dutles
he is worthy TO battle for principle, and contend fol
feels the benefit. Who then SO fine a specimen Of
the man as the citizen soldier? What more CON-
mendable than custom which brings him in con
tact with his fellows in this high and superior capa-
city? Why should not he who quarters in the east
meet and congratulate with him whose bivouac i;
IN the west Like the winds OF heaven-the great
emblem of universal liberty, why should not il
champions " blend, soften and unite" by friendly
meetings. and an interchange of good Offices.
A great Improvement in appearance and disci.
pline would be the certain result spirit of gene.
rous rivalry would obtain. Men leaving home ex
pectiDg to see strangers, and make new acquaint
pearance, and discreet in their manners and de.
meanor. They are commercially sollcitous of th
regards of those with whom they come in contact
they possess deferental respect for public opinions
they imperceptlbly learn the valuable art o.
pleasing, by SIMPLY possessing the desire to please
which in reality contains the whole secret. Now
al! these remarks apply to the case of members OF
military companies When visiting their distan'
friends, they improve themselves, their bearing,
their discipline, their efficiency, and thus benefi
the Commonwealth, by infusing vigor and energ,
into the right arm of her defeace in the persons ol
her defenders
To. the Boston Tigers Is due the credit Of ori
glnating this custom, which, as we said before
ought and will become prevalent In the yea
1926, the old " Tigers made like friendly ex
cursion to this cty-the first OF the kind heard OF
This attention was reciprocated on the part o
some of the New York companies in 1886 o.
those who composed the Boston Light Infantr,
at the period of their first VISIT but few remain in
Time has changed its memoers, but not its mate
rails. They are made OF the same stuff ever
May they long continue SO. With their hearts il
the right place, and their muskets bright; and may
they, as Oliver Cromwell said, put their trust il
the Lord, and keep their powder dry"
AMERICAN INsTTurE-SNTEENTH ANNUAL. FAIR
This is announced to commence on the 4th Oc
tober next at Nibos Garden, the exhibition on tn,
Monday following, the 7th. The second week al
exhibition of cattle will be held at the Vauxhal
Garden. Gold Medal is to be awarded tor tn,
best variety of useful Machines and Implements 70
farming; Horticultural Implements, Woollen Fab
RIGS, Cotton, Silk, Hardware, and Household Manu-
iactuIes In duultlOn 10 Wnlcn extra premiums O
ten dollars for each of the five best inventions, ad
judged by committee appointed for that purpose
to be the most useful among the new inventions o
the Seventeenth Fair. Valuable American Ssed
llngs OF Fruit and Culinary Vegetables will com
mland the attention OF the Managers. Also, the ex
hibition Of American Madder, Woad, and Indigo
with modes OF culture. Also. American water rotte.
and manufactured Hemp For the purpose Of ex
| amining standing crops in fields orchards, vine
Yards, gardens, &c, Travelling Committee q
| the Fair will be appointed, who will make examl
nations within convenient distances and report
| In the words Of the prospectus, we can only sa,
that cordial invitation ls hereby extended to ever
friend OF industry and improvement in the Unite;
States-to the sages patriots and statesmen OF eve
| ry State, that each and all may come and particl
pate, and swell the sublime gathering, and make
what 1t should be, the grand American Jubilee O
| Industry and the Arts.
For all other particulars in the mean while. W.
refer to the prospectus Should still further lnfor
| nation be required, the Committee of Manager
will afford every information.
superior Court.
Before full bench.
JULY 13 Decisions Isaac Newton, Plaintiff in Error
Austin r. Fisk, De(snda in Error Csrtiorori Thu
was an action OF trespas instituted the valu
Of four rkins Of butter wrongfuy delivered on board
OF the Albany steamboats, The butter was ne