The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-08

George p Morris displayed to great eject we no.
tced Capt Vincent with his beautiful company OF Light
Guard parading with the Brigadier. Inc COM
mand Of the General composing the the various arms Oh
the service contains one regiment which the city ana
State may well be proudthe Flying Artillery under COM
mand Of Col Yates This truly magnificent regiment
of the same organization that of Capt Braggs which
gave the Mexcans such bountiful supply Of grape
at the battle Of Buens vista-and that Of Capt WASH
ngtons of the same During the marching salute
this regiment particularly attracted the attention of
General Gaines, who in the Mayors suite at tho
Hall. Brig General Halls command was also out in
full force and as usual the best possible discipline At
o'clock, NJ, Major General SANFORD the command
ing General was received upon the ground under
escort of horse with extensive and brilliant retinue
accompanied by Adjutant Gen. Stevens Of the State
the Militia Committees of the Senate aud Assembly
At this period the lines reported ready for the
view, by Colonel Wetmore, the Division Inspector
The general officers dsmounted, forming an escort to
the reviewing officer and the military committoes-after
which the general officers from the centre of the lines
upon signal given, led of, and joined by tho
tire command. in tremendous cheering in honor the
day and of their distinguished guests who had cent
ly exerted themselves in saving this useful and praise
worthy organization from destruction contemplated by
a few disorganizng spirits.
After this display, and grateful appreciation by the
soldiers of their legislative friends tho line broke into
column, and commenced the march Through the a.
rous streets which passed the buildings decorated
with flags and the house tops and windows hronged with
human beings On arriving at the east gate Of the
Park the line halted while Col. Wetmore conduct
cd to the front Of the City Hall his Honor the Mayor
and the Mayor elect the Adjutant General, the COM
mitees Of the Legislature the Boards of Aldermen and
the Boards elect with other distinguished gentlemen,
among whom stood erect the observed Of ALL Major
General Gaines of the United States Army command
ing this Military District. Immediately commenced the
marching salute in honor of these distinguished gentle
Where all appeared to much advantage, it Is tho
difficult to partcuarze After the passing of the
long artillery train of Colonel Yates, in perfect order
came the gallant Captain Vincent-and it difficult
to decide whether to award the marching palm to them
company to that perfectly disciplined regiment
the National Guard-both the admiration Of the
behoders and both evinced amount Of training not
excelled by the regular service.
This parade has for city troops very high
communication and the parade falling it did upon
day which promulgated their reorganization
and permanency a body, gave the whole affair great
spirit and effect.
After the firing Of the eu-deoe in the Park the off,
of the DIVISION with their distinguished guests
companied Gen Sanford to his quarters where they
were entertained with an elegant collation., and the
company exchanged congratulations upon the victories
gorousy achieved by army, not forgetting the
distinguished generals who in command
The Herald Building.
At eight O'Clock precisely rocket discharged
from the lofty roof OF the NEW YORK HERALD EsrAB-
LisHMEST, and before the whz-zz-z which marked Its
fight towards the Heavens became inaudibe, the nine
hundred and fifty candles which had been previously
placed in the eight hundred and ninety panes Of glass
which the building contains together with the immune
rabe varegated lamps which adjusted MS to CON-
pose beautiful star in front Of the building Fulton
street, nstantancousy gnited loud huzxa fol-
lowed this exhibition, and innumerablc the
plments which the coup d9iI elected.
1t acknowledged by all who saw 1t as splendid
sight
On the front of the publication once, the windows o.