The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-07
MILITARY DISPLAY.


reputation which they have always enjoyed, and upoi
this OCCASION looked admirable After being reviewed
they broke into column and took up their me IF march
up Whitehall street the Bowling Oreou up Broad,
way TO Warren street down Wares % West Broadway
thence 20 Hudson through Canal down Broadway q
the Park whore they received by the Mayor
he corporation and among whom noticed ex- Mayors
Havemeyer and Mcke. After passing in review. before
his honor the Mayor and the members Of the Common
Council, to whom they paid the honors of a passing
salute about IL o'clock w. they fred feu de joie in
the Park and the parade dismissed. After which
bis Honor the Mayor with characteristic courtesy dis.
pensed the Inequalities of his department to Immense
number of visitors The City Hall crowded to excess
during the visit Of the military and the steps In front
and every available space in the Park ammed up to
excess, when all separated about l21s O'Clock.
TAKING POSSESSION OF THE GROUND FOR WASHING
TON MONUMENT ASSOCIATION
At about half-past three p. NJ, large number of
ladies and gentlemen set out from the arsenal at the
Of Centre and White Streets attend the exer-
cses of laying the stone OF the State arsenal
and also the ceremony of taking formal possession by
the Washington Monument Association of the grounds
In Hamilton lately appropriated to their by
the authorities Of this city.
The military consisting of several companies sfhorse
had gone before to clear the ground prepare to
ceive the general and staff and the guests who were
invited to be present the occasion Several of the
Harlem Railroad chartered for the purpose
conveying the passengers to the grounds and the
time above mentioned, all started In high gee, and
were soon wheeling up the Bowery In high state of
Precipitation At 9th street took steam power and
were not many minutes in accomplishing the distance
from that point to Goth street. where all hands aigted
and proceeded to the center Of Hamilton squarethe
military leading the way, followed by members the
national State and city legislatures and private citizens
who Joined in the excursion. Having arrived upon the
spot GOO feet square marked out by four posts at the
several corners General Storms the President of the
Washington Monument Association, took his place in
the center and briefly stated the object Of the present
visit and ceremonies He said that several attempts had
made to start the praseworthy enterprise of build
ing In our city, monument to the immortal Washing
on but they had all failed At length tho present pro-
sct had been commenced and the ground appropriated
and In the name Of the Association, he came to
take formal possession of the ground thus given and he
proposed that all who In favor Of building the
ument should say aye.
"Aye-ec" the response, and then followed three
cheers which were soonel concluded than the COM
pany Of light artillery which accompanied the assoca-
ton began to FIRE a national salute aud seldom is
prettier display Of rapid firing thau made this
occason eight seven and Fix seconds served them
| to load and fire. 1t really handsome work.
ground selected LOT the monument ID DeauuIuHy
situated between the Sd and 4h avenues in the centre
Of Hamilton square, which occupies the space between
those avenues and 65th and Goth streets. The monu-
ment when erected will be in full view from Hell Gate
the river and from the North River opposite to
its location better site could hardly have been
ected and Is to be hoped that the work of raising the
monument may go ahead, with activity commensu-
rate with its noble object
After the ceremonies taking possession Of the
mental ground had been completed the company formed
in procession and marched the State Arsenal
grounds where the ceremonies ofayng the stone
Of that edihce duly performed.
LAYING THE CORNER STONE OF THE NEW STATE
ARSENAL.
Commissary General Storms who is the chief superin
tendent Of the buildings, conducted the ceremonies
The stone designed the honored block in the edifce
was q marble slab bearing inscription with the date
Of the under which the building commenced to-
gether with the of N. s. Benton, Secretary Of
State H. Halsey, Surveyor General; A. c. Flagg, Comp
troler J. Van Buren,, Attorney General; Thomas Far
riugton Treasurer Henry Storms Commissary General
After some remarks by General Storms prayer was
offered by the Rev r. w Geissenhainer, and then Re-
corder Scott who active in the legislatures both at
Albany and Washington in getting the business
pected with the arsenal brought to final adjustment
and in getting the necessary appropriations, made a
short address assembage Before sealing up the
stone eaden box placed in space cut in
block below it, In this box was deposited Manual of
the Legislature Of the State of New York Vaentine's
| Manual Of the Corporation OF the city Of New York
| copy of the Commissary Generals last report; the
| Militia Laws of the state OF New York, both
! the old and ones, and the laws for the
government the division in this city copy of the
Declaration of Independence, the Constitution Of the
United States Constitution of the State Of New York
copy the act to organize the Washington Monument
Association, copies Of the daily papers and the names
Of the architect builders, &c. Of the Arsenal viz -
Pollard architect Gen Henry Storms, superintendent
in chief and Messrs vanden Dr. Morris and Fink, fore
men The coins of the day and some old pieces were
| also deposited.
| The stone was finally lowered to its place, and the
company Of Veteran Artlerists began to fire the old
twelve Founders which the British left on the Battery
| on a certain o5th day of November
The names Of the volunteers Of the Veteran Corps or
duty Yesterday we're, Gunner Baker commanding Pri
| Yates Edward Earle, William Smith, Thomas Stewart
David yanarsdale Vel Reynolds, J. T.. Coffee, Jacol
Bansher Isaac vanderbeck Henry Rogers, Person Hal
| stead John D. Huntington John b. Leferts We als'
noticed Alexander Ming, the only surviving member
| Washington's suite who accompanied him from Ehza
BEETHOVEN to this city when the great father OF his and
| our country last came here When the ceremonies
concluded, the company were invited by General
Storms adjourn tent at hand and partake OF
some refreshments. Many were taken by surprise at
this invitation which made the little scene which fol
lowed the more agreeable Under extended canvass
we're spread tables each about fifty feet in length
both covered with substantial refreshments with beve
RACES oil descriptions to suit the various tastes OF the
guests Full justice done to both eatabes and drink
ables Several toasts were drunk Nine cheers were
yiven for the ommssarv General (Storms) and senti-
in honor Of Hon Charles O. Ferris the Legislator
who had done so much to forward the enterprise Of
erecting the arsenal brought that gentleman out 10
handsome speech which being concluded music followed
and then the Lafayette Horse Guards gave specimen
rapid gunnery The company left the ground at half
past SIX, and soon reached the city In the cars.