The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-13
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Military Movements.


ARRIVAL OF THE NEWARK LAFAYETTE GUARD
IN THIS Cry AND BRooKLYN.-This company ar
rived here yesterday about half past O'Clock, by
the Rainbow boat from Newark They mustered
40 muskets and five officers and finer set OF
young men is seldom seen in our streets militia
ry parade and, what is more-which may be i'm
portant to the gentle sex-there are only, we were
informed, two married men in the whole corps.
On their arrival they marched directly for the Full
ton Ferry, where they embarked for Brooklyn,
and met by deputation of the officers of the
Brooklyn City Guard, who escorted them to their
quarters, where most splendid collation. was wait.
ing their arrival. After proper military attention
had been paid to these good things, few toasts
were given.
proposed 'The Brooklyn Light Guard-ahough
We see them in citizens dress, II is a guarantee
what we may expect of them as soldiers"
LIEUT.. BRowERs, proposed the initials OF the
Light Guard Looking tor Came"
After few other toasts had been given and duly
honoIed, well as the previous, the company
matched through the principal streets OF the city
towards the Navy Yard, where they were met BY
the principal officers in command, who supplied
the officers OF this company with ample refresh
ments. II is rather heavy tax upon the former
gentlemen, the visiting of the different companies
10 this establishment; they cannot entertain all
that visit them as they wish-ihey have no funds
for such purpose-ther pay will not afford it,
From thence the Newark Lafayette Guards march
ed to the house Of Mr.. Van Plant, the Brooklyn
Gardens where they to dine After the lapse Of
short period the drum beat for under large
erected in Of the fields adjoining the Gardens
and upon one hundred PERSONS guests and military
sat down to plenteous repast OF the most substantial
things OF fe These having been amply enjoyed Capt
Pierson gave a tosst-"the Brooklyn Light Guard p"
which responded to with all the usual honors and
one cheer more.
Gen. said he regretted that the party visit
with full military parade The Brooklyn company had
much to do which was the occason OF their not meeting
the Newark Lsfay cite Guards they wished The dill
erent New York companies held out such auring in
ducements to the young Of this CITY, that they could
when they next visited Brooklyn he hoped and there
little doubt but that their reception would be- very
Guards" Drank with three times three)
The next toast the initials Of the Lafayette
Guards :" that was Looking For Game y or, in other
Sergeant TUCKER, orderly. of the Brooklyn Light
" Lafayette Guards !" Their Brothers Looking for
Game"
Mr. JOHN c. CRAVEN of the Light Guard OF New Jersey
war peace, the same"
Mr.. 1urrLr Of the Newark Lafayette Guard, favored
Capt P.asos proposed .he toast d the Officers Of the
Brooklyn Naval ard"-Drank with three times three
ter song and toast succeeded.
Capt PIERsoN next propcsed-"The gentleman citizen
and soldier, General Cadwallader"-which was drank
gether with the tigers growl enough to fghten any per-
son Of weak nerves
acter drank and duly responded to with all military
honors the company prepared to depart and marched
from thence through the city to Major sprsgue's
LIEUT. BRowN Of the Brooklyn Light Guard introduced
Capt Person and other officers Of the Newark Lafayette
Guards, to his worship the Mayor Of Brooklyn
Mr. sPRAouE sad that he always gratifed meet
with such companies that before him. II eviden
ced to him that glorious spirit Of i176 yet
bosom e.
ceved the Boston Tigers and other companies lie then
nvte the company into his to partake Of such
Treatments provided for them
The Mayors address was received with tremendous
shout alter which the company filed off and marched in
to the house. where there was an ample supply OF re-
treatment provided and enjoyed:
Gen UsDERHL said the present was the first Mayor Of
The gentleman then related old tale about Mayor
Sprague which excited considered laughter In con-
cIusion he proposed 1.-THE Lady Of the Mayor" Drank
with times cheers
Mayor srRAouE then proposed the Lafayette Guards
Lieut. BR0wER proposed "the LADIES'
Gen UNDERHrL introduced the ladies at present So
jou rniug at the Mayors residence; and
Mr.. Craven. oil the Newark Lafayette Guards, gave q
humorous recitation, which excited considerably the
Mayor srRAduE said there was lady present. sister Of
Adutant Edmunds, Of the Tigers who was always glad
Several other toasts mostly relative to the ladies' and
the Mayors family, were then given in double quick
time and received with the greatest acclamation.
Afterwards the company marched towards the Fulton
Ferry where they crossed TO this sde and
cd through the prlncipal suee 10 the STATE arsenal
where they received by the principal officers in
mand Alter examining this and Witnessing the cavalry
sword and artillery exercise they proceeded towards Jer
sey City Ferry the foot Of Coutlandt On their
way they stopped the Exchange Hotel in the lat
ereet where the deputation from the Brooklyn Light
Guard had provided further refreshment which having
been done ample justice to- the company marched to the
Ferry and crossed over joining the train for Newark
from Jersey.
Thus ended the visit OF the Newark Lafayette Guards
to this city and Brookyn and 1t is hoped that their
ceptionihas been such induce them future
cason repeat their visit These nterchapges good
feeling cannot be otherwise than beneficial.
DIsGRAcEFUL AFFAIR NEAR LOUISVILLE The
Louisville Journal OF Monday furnishes the folio
ing particulars Of most dsgraceul affair About o.
clock this morning. Mr. Turner the city marshal, in
formed US OF dreadful outrage perpetrated lest evening
at Standiford's MILL about miles from the city, the
Shepherdsvle road II appears that Standiford is q
jealous WhG, and that Wing neghbor nsmed Briscoe
was at Mr. TyIrells house, the MILL also
aborers in Standords employ who, It was supposed,
would vote for the Wing ticket. About o'clock last
evening 90 90 locofocos led by Godfrey Pope and
named Adkins made attack upon Mr. Tyrrell's
house. broke open, and beat Mr. Standifords son,
young % % years Of age Briscoe and all the
aborers in the most shocking manner Mr. Tyrre him.
self happened to be away. It believed that young
Stsndiford would recover-that his wounds were
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