The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-26

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WHEN sAsir Term OF service shah hers expired add the
clarion netsa OF b. hushsd amidst the loud hussss
OF returning psscs aud they permitted again to nInge
In their domestic circle what satisfason will It afford
wounds and lights his battles Ger gain to nont 10 ths
evidence which hs has received Of the ana re-
gard of his native adopted sste when the time Of
his departure shall arrivs. ne will ueath s to his
children rs precious legacy, To be by them
cherished and preserved vaiusole memsuto Of their
fathers services upon the nelds OF Mexico Actustsd
by such feelings, the conmitts respectfully sub
NIT FOR adoption the following preamble and rssolu
tions -
Whereas the recent triumphs Of the American Arms
under the command Of its bravo and gallant on8cers
have excited the admiration OF the world, and called
our common country, and while their bravery SKIN
have been the themes Of universal commendaton thslr
moderation In the hour Of victory has exsmpnsd the
gratifying fact thar while acting in the capacity of sol
dsrs they forgotten their characters US men
or their responsibilities as moral agents
And whereas, the First Regiment OF the New York
State Volunteers have displayed that unbounded
caused them rather seek than avoid post OF
danger, by which they have for themselves the
alton Of ths State which they have molly repre-
ssutsd and added fresh laur 10 heretofore Veto
And whereas 1t is the desire Of the Common Council
OF the city Of New York to testify their admiration Of
the gaanry displayed by ths Of the Empire State
in the unequal and holly contested battles In which
their chldreo suitable dsm .taton that their ser 70
vices appreciated by grateful and con6diug people
Therefore resolved If the Beard Of Assistants concur
that thanks emphatically due, aud hereby
to the officers and prvass composing the First
Regiment Of the New York State Volunteers, who in
connection with their noble associates upon Geld OF
battle have gained Tor country victories unparasl-
ed In Tho annals Of modern warfare and proved
admiring world, that the recruits Of patriotic
psope vudicate national honor, from
danger our eagle and our stars.
Resolved, IL Board Of Assistants concur that the
Common Council Cause to be struck uodsr direction
OF this Committee suitable medal Commemorative OF
the victories In Mexico with appropriate
and Inscriptions and that each of the on
and privates OF tue New York Regiment the widow
eldest iether mother, Of those who have faAen
which may survive him Ia the order bove
be presented with behalf Of this Common Council
token OF their confidence and reg rd only for
their vslor displayed upon the battle sld but their
moderation and forbearance In the hour Of victory
Resolved If the Board of Assistants concur that
copy Of this report together with the preamble
resolution be duly suheooste under the OF the
city apd warded to the the regi
OF New York Volunteers, to BIZ by him promulg ated
among the other officers and privktes such way az
manner In his Judgement be- consistent with the
general regulations OF the army.
j. MEsERoLK,
WAsHINGToN SAITH Special Com of the
CLARRsoN CRoLius, Board Of Aldermen
THEopoHE r De FsREsr,
jans ' c Ssss@. J%, Special Com of til.
AMOS + HATFIELD, Board OF Assistants
g. +. CLARK,
The report accepted, and resolutions adopted
Alderman Smith then offered . resolution In favor
ses Of carrying the spirit Of the foregoing
into effect. Alderman spofford moved to substitutes
three Thousand instead Of two. Alderman Adams
moved to amend by striking out tia and lsave
the commtee to act without restrictions Tbs smeud-
ment Of Alderman Adams was carried In the Board Of
ASH tants, on motion Of Mr.. Hatfield the bank wsx
filled up With three thousand dollars and the rssolu-
tions, ss amended, were adopted.