The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-24

ntlsmsn made stirring speeches. after their manner
and when 1t was announced that capt. knigns wSe
who in his place in the gallery aud said tnat ne
had ady contributed twice during the evening but
IL it was necessary he would come forward with an
other contribution This seemed to stir up the con-
tIbutors who called loudly for Captain knight to make
forward and said that be- for felt that Northern
men did not make up this small amount they
ought forever after hold their peace about
10 liberty His remarks laconc, but to the point
and had effect Of bringing the tagging subscriptions
up to the point and the needed was soon
announced as complete When this result was MADE
known, three cheers were proposed and given, when
more free soil gave three distinct cheers
himself, and almost, If not quite alone This pontcai
demonstration received with considerable hssing
and it proposed to adjourn the meeting by singing
the doxology, in long metre, which was done ana .ne
meeting dispersed. large amount was suosorioea,
in Of from 500 to ST. and another large amoune
collected by persons who passed boxes ana mats
sround amongst the assembage and continued to per-
in the work until the whole amount was maze
GRAND military DlsrLAY:-The fourth brigade OF
Even assembled at noon, yesterday, at Washington
Parade Ground, for inspection That 1t Is the mana,
tomest brigade in the city there is not aoup Sn
| by any body of soldiers The brigade was accom-
panied by their bands of music At one o'clock tney
| Guard Capt Vincent, was most beautiful Their uni
form consisted Of white coat, turned up with oue
ornament the head This corps is large though
| there was but poor turn out yesterday They are
Beautiful tys' The beauty Of their uniform and the
precision Of their movements for them the admi-
ration of every one who beheld them The Baxter
Blues Capt Ayres is fine looking corps. Their uni
is very similar to that of the nation There were
but few Of the company present The Lafayette usi-
one arpeared to fue advantage. Their uniform is COM
posed Of red coat, turne up with white, and BLACK
rants Take into the short time they have
| hse under drill and thew among the nrst ID the
ranks The Monroe.Blues, Capt Prodpomme, is a very
handsome company. and presented good appearance
Their uniform is similar to that of the national arm
The Italian Guard. Capt Avegana composed entirely
Of Italians, is very fine looking company, and num-
bers we'll Their Uniform is green coat, turned up
with red and black pants. The Tomphns' Blues,
Capt. Mayher is OF the oldest military companies
signnlly dstipgu himself in the late with
Mexico. The uniform is simple, beirg composed OF
blue coat and pants, turned up with whte ana req.
They move well in the line of march and fine
looking body Of soldiers. The Union Kihemen' capt
Ellis attracted general attention The corps is Large,
and presented a very handsome appearance. Their
uniform is mulberry colored frock coat and pants,
trimmed with black cheneal The cap was surmounted
with black plume. The Washington Guards,
two compa niee, comma nded by Capts. Seuffert and
Piesnecker, paraded well in regard to numbers and
their tactics and movements were admirable Their
uniform consists of blue coat, turned up with white
and sky blue pants. The Montgomery Guards, Capt,
Murphy, composed of Irish citizens, uniformed In
admired. The Washington Continental Guard Capt.
dTefsed in the uniform of Revolutionary days, and
march with great precision, The City Guards Capt.
SI the Ssy 'ns
seventy eight muskets. and moved with beauty and
grace peculiar only to themselves. They were the ad-
full, consisting Of red coat, turned up with white
with blue pants AID grenadier cap This corps, with
through the city. The National Greys, Capt Raynor
is large and fine looking body. Their uniform COM
President Guard four companies, Lieut. Col. Aston
made a most favorable impression They were out In
large numbers and moved beautifully Their Uniform
. pants, and white and blue plume The Emmett Guard
Capt M'Grath, is Of the finest looking companies
pany is composed entirely Of young lrishmen, who
take great delight in exceing in appearance and
military attachments their fellow soldiers. They are
considered one Of the most perfectly drilled compa
nies and win the esteem and admiration of every one
who sees them After the formation of the line al
! dred men, reviewed by Major General Sanford
and his Honor the Mayor who evinced great satisac
themselves After the review the brigade separated
into three divisions and paraded through the city.
y RYNDERs' GuARDs.-A company bearing this nam
return from a target excursion. They dressed il
black, with glazed caps, and made handsome appear
ysss.Osy .,.,nvUu on .nsr return from target ex
eurson and the perforated condition Of their large
was ample evidence Of their powers as marksme n
Ihsy made an excellent appearance.
!, BROOKLYN EAGLE COMPANY, No. O. This fire com
pany passed the Herald office yesterday afternoon
win splen did new engine They preceded by 8
band of fine music. They are a handsome company
and reflect great credit upon the FIRE department. O
: that city.
J WARREN GrARps.-This target corps, commanded
BY Captain Conegrone, passed the Herald office latt
Yesterday evening. The company is large, but tn,
darkness prevented sight Of their
GRowLER GuARps.-Tbe most fantastic company
which has yet been started and bearing the abov,
name, commanded by Capt. O. Brien, went on target
excursion to Harlem where they excited the woude,
Of the natives Every variety Of character was repre-
scented, and, taken generally, are they the most sin
, made his second ascension, from Vauxhal Garden
yesterday afternoon amid the shouts ten thousand
anxious for the hour to arrive when he would start
his aral tour few minutes after four o'clock the
car was attached to the balloon and at the command
o me eronsut the rope was cut and the balloon
ccnded rapidly into the air almost perpe ndiculariy
the height Of about one hundred yards flaw Of
wind then struck it, and bore it rapidly towards the
east still ascendngunti reached the upper cure nj
Of air, when it moved gently to the northeast When
rill put out parachute, to which was attached cat
and which gradually descended until it reached The
Continued its until ou: Of ssht De Mnrx
expected to descend somewhere in the neiphborhood
Of jamaica L. H. from the current of the air when he
sscended lie was mott successful and the patro "a
and order we're entirely different from that on tn &C.
casion Of his first ASCENSION There was at one time
head OF body Of police, immediately suppressed il
and the whole affair passed off most pleasantIy both
10 Dr. Morrill, and the spectators.
DEATH ny lNTrMPERANoE-The Coroner held an in
quest yesterday At No 1l8 Old Post read on the bod
Of John Dunn native Of Ireland aged "a years who
came to his death through the Of intemperance
Verdict accordingly.
Law Intelligence.
Circuir C0URT, October 23.-The October term OF
this Court Is adjourned without day
UkiTrD STATES CIRCUIT CoURr, Oct. 23-This
court will be opened tomorrow by MIR Justice Belts
and the circuit business proceeded with Mr. Justice
Nehon will not be in town until Monday next
| SuPREME CoURT.-Mr. Justice Edmonds il az Injected
ntown this evening II he arrives special term of the
| count will commence to- morrow.
CovRT CALENDAR FOR TINS pAy-Crenit Co,,t -
| Adjourned tern -