The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-14
Sporting Intelligence.

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Sporting Intelligence.
RARE sPoRr-The funlovng Populace, are talking
mighty strong" of Professor Sherdans Athletic Games
at the Centreville Course on Monday and crowd is
bound to attend Its novelty is sure to command good
Boston, proves the sport on hand.
CRIcxEr.-The Newark Club were victorious over
the New York Club on Wednesday them, with
six wckets to go down. The return match will be play
ed at Hoboken on the goth inst.
Another trial of skill between the St. Georges Club
of New York, and Union Club of Philadelphia of
at Camden yesterday.
The Yacht Club we re next to rendezvous at Nahant
City Intelligence.
PRESENTATIONS AT CASTLE GARpEN.-The ceremonies
attending the presentation of sword and epauettes to
Capt E. g. Hawkins of the It'll regiment, u s. L.; and
sword to LieutC Morris ohe sth regiment took place
yesterday afternoon at Castle Garden and though various
unavoidable circumstances tended somewhat detrac
from the expected interest proceedings yet every.
thing passed off smoothly, and enthusiasm prevailed
such as the occasion would seem to demand Probably
from four to five thousand people present, and
among them numerous strangers of distncon-he army
and navy were well representated. Owing to their at
tendance at the trial of General Gaines neither of the
gallant officers were present. whose especial
account those. present assembled, that
the testimonials OF regard had to be present
ed by proxy. At about O'Clock, the committee
OF arrangements preceded by the United States band
Tompkns Blues entered the Garden, and the officers of
the United States and invited guests took their places
and at its conclusion Col Burnett Of the LIST regiment
New York volunteers made few pertinent re-
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sword to Thomas Morris, father of the Lieutenant
compsnyng the presentation with elegant address
cond regiment of volunteers and respectable body of
our citizens present to Lieut. Morris appropriate
testimony of their esteem of his galantry in the actions
of the 9Th and 9th May last Mr. Maclay then recapitu
lated the which led to the Mexican war; and
Of the hero and descendant of the venerable Robert
Morris OF revolutionary fame then and said that he
regretted exceedingly that his son was not present
this interesting occasion 1t will be to him source Of
regret that he was not here personally to his
warme.t thanks for the honor conferred upon him He
thanked the gentlemen present for the tribute of respect
A beautiful piece of music followed by the band.
FREDERIcx A. TALMApeE. our respected exRecorder,
scented the epaulettes and sword to Lieut. Alvord 4h
infantry, who received them behalf of Major Haw
the 9Th and 9th May. and was gressed with prolonged
cheers by the assemblage Mr. Talmadge commenced by
the place Of the audiences and his friend the Hon Og
den Hoffman He wa. called upon but a few minutes
before to perform this duty Of presenting sword to the
representative of Captain kns but an occasion
like the present. he considered that apology
cessary, but that all should adopt the motto, Semper
Paretas" He deeply regretted that Capt. Hawkins was
not present. that prevented his arrival
saw before him Lisst Aivora who So honoraby distin
guished himself in the campaign.
ed absence of Captain Hawkins, who unavoidably
absent at Old Point Comfort He would say for him,
however, that he would if present receive il with pro-
Alvord then spoke of the good feeling which should
on all occasions exist between the volunteers and the
regular army; and he could those present that
such feeling did exist among those in Mexico. He
cluded by thanking the donors in handsome manner.
At the conclusion nine cheers and continued applause
greeted the brothern.arms of Captain May.
The inscription the sword presented to Lieutenant
Presented to Lieut. Norris of the 9Th infantry U. g..
A., by the LIST and I'd regiment w. Volunteers and by
the citizens of the city Of New York. interested in his
welfare testimony of regard, and Of their admra
ton of his gallant conduct the fields of Pao Alto and
Resaca de Ia Palma-New York. July 18th, ls!e"
similar with the necessary change of name; but on the
added the words by him used at Fort Brown
-" Never to be surrendered but in death" The testi
monias of the most beautiful description and wor
thy of the prosecutors and presentees.
Amongst the distinguished guests we noticed General
and Eagle, of the navy; Col Wilson, Of the U. s. dra
goons; Col Bankhesd Captains PlymPton aud Morris;
the marines; Mayor Mckle Hon Levi Beardsley; and
several other officers Of the u s. service The officers
were present, were fine looking body of men, and
predict favorable account Of them in case they should
be called into service. To Col Burnett and Major Burn
ham we are indebted for much attention. and to their
kindness in providing for our comfort.
CoSrrNENrALLyRs.-In mentioning the good taste dis
played by company who passed Office, in the choice
of their uniform called them the Putnam Guards
We understand that their designation is the Washington
Continental Guard, 264th Regiment N. Y. L. /. The
head quarters of the company at the Of Hud
and christopher streets We hope that a company
truly American in appearance will soon parade with full
ranks.
STEAMBOAT AccIpENT.-News arrived in town yester-
day afternoon about five O'Clock by the steamboat Mata
moras, that the steamboat Mounaineer her upward
trip to Peekskill had collapsed her boiler of Yonkers,
when Capt odel ofthe steamboat olumbus
started up her assistance, and found the Mountaneer
laying at anchor OF Yonkers she having blown of the
NJ ct
sengers the bar keeper chambermad and two fremen.
The steamboat Thomas Powell OF Newburg, observing
the accident being about miles ahead edately
turned back and took off the passengers, and carried
them up their destination The Columbus arrived last
night about half past 10 O'Clock having in tow the Noun
taineer