The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-26

Yesterday was the sixty seventh anniversary Of the
evacuation Of New York, long after holding possession
Of it, during seven years war; which resulted In the
defeat OF the mother country and the gorons triumph
Of the young republic Theprogress made by the United
States In 30 brief period lie without precedent In
the annals Of ancient modern nations At that time
the population Of this city wasonly - 900 and OF that
number more than half had gone int exile under the
oppression Of tyranny Now it than 500 600 This
table globe and the day not far distant when will
stand fret In the scale of nations II already
occupy that position. The GROWING act which com
pleted the Independence Of the coonies-drying the
Epglish troops to theif ships at the point Of the
bay onet leaving their flag behind theIn-was cele-
brated yesterday with ore than ordinary eeiaf For
some years past this national festival has not been
observed the extent that ought have BEEN
yesterday there was revival OF the old spirit and the
military discipline was grsatertthan usual.
Before the rising of the sun the Veteran Corps of
Washington Continental Guard Capt barrow raised
the national flag on the Battery and fred salute in
concentration of the day The old hay stan which
blem of Rule Britannia " but which was torn down
by an American sailor, though nailed t. the mast
hibited yesterday the star spsngled banner which,
hhce II was hrst unfured has braved every battle and
every breeze
The First Brigade, commanded by Brieadier General
Storms. parsded yesterday in TompkiNs Square, and
passedin review before the Mayor ard Common Coun.
Gil 50 u o'clock.
ing $50 men, the survivors Of the war, escort
ed by companies ID. and Captains Farr and Harris
III
Guards and carried the dag that waved Washing.
ton on the occasion OF has Inauguration first Pre-.
sident Of the republic This sacred dag presented
by that regiment after the solemn ceremony, the
Common Council. and yesterday the Common Council
permitted the Veterans 20 bear it through the city
Seine Of those who marched yesterday under that dag
belonged to the regiment on the day OF Washnston's
inaug uration Within the last i've days this gallant
and respected rorps have been re-orga nized under
the command OF Dol Nicholas Haicht. Thirtv.sjx
years have elapsed since their last parade yet from
their appearance yesterday, IL lie evident they would
mi NE. dol fhafr
services were required
corps, the American Rifles, the Knicker
booker Guard, and several other companies also psrsd
ed yesterday The Park was crowded with people
and large number of citizens enjoyed the day 81 a
holiday. lnthe evening there we've many conviyial
meetings
In Tompkins square, the following ceremony took
place in the Militant Third Re yiment Hussars:-
After the parade was formed, Colonel PosrLEY called
the Lieutenant Colonel TO the centre of the lbe and
presented him pair Of epauettes in the following
words -
Llrur. CoL:-The ofnsers of our regiment desiring
to manifest the sentiments OF esteem an mt achment
with which you are re zarded by them have selected
an appropriate token, these splendid epaulettes,
The pleasing duty has fallen to me Of presenting
them There are few things in our course through
LIES pathway that so touch the heart,
pressops like this Of the estimation In which
Others hold us Days, months, years have passed,
since your FIRST ASSOCIATION with this regiment Those
years enclose many n happy dsy-msny an event of
pleasant pastime many a circumstance upon which
the light OF remembrance must ever shine. They
come upon the soul like the sound Of distant music
memory and hope joining their dream-like spells to
render happy the present hour. know that this
gift will be ever treasure for IL CONVEYS 20 YOU tbs
hearts feelings OF your companions &c will be me-
mSnto IN days yet 20 be Take it, and believe that the
heart OF him whS conyeysit TO you, beats in sympathy
deeply enters into The feelings OF grsdcd pride which
must now hold you in tbs spell"
Lieutenant Colonel MrscK rcplied -
"CoLoNLL:W ords faint upon the lipswhen the heart
itself would speak. Language. bat inadequate, con- I
yeys cur thoughts when the feelings are touched by
affection. There are, indeed few things in LIE so gra
Trying as the expression Of Kindly sentiments enter
taned Tor US by associates. the assurance that
have met the appreciation Of the officers OF the Third
Regiment. in ny Efforts 20 d!lcharze my duty, comes
like one Of those bright visions which fash upon the
mirror OF the mind bouoFlng hue and shape from
fancy ever howing stream. TO make the heat para
disc This splendid testimonial Of the generosity %
my associates will be valued OF tue bri ghtsst
treasures possess, associated as it u with many
hsppy recolleotious OF the past The heart has, in
deed memories that never die--that no rough usage
of the world can oblierate from II You anil, Colo
mel hare been assocsted WITH this regiment rom its
eariest Infancy. We have seen II grow aud flourish.
Our affections have ent rn I'd around it, like parents
naNe We ptit&heh on 10 Joys anu sorrows Accept my
thanks Colonel for the manner ct this presentation
he aFsured--snd throBg hLyou would also assure NY
eomPanions the officers At this regiment that tbs
event not ony renders happy tie present hour, but
will in times 90 b. looked back pom As one ot
those hspry opochs in Lies journey that rendgE tbs
1hs Light Guard. Capt. Vincent NUMBERING unsly.
I've muske;t, proceeded vest rday Go Brooklyn aud
march, d thence i've miles into thg country On shsr
roturn this fne company we're escorted home by the
BiooElJn Light Guard Capt. Clark.
FUNERAL. OF THE LATE DIR. }. A. HOUSTON
Yesterday ~ noon the remains OF Dr. j. A. Hous-
ton were removed from the receiving vault in Car
nine street, where they bare remained since his
5ecease, and conveyed 20 Cypress Hills Csmststy,
where they were inferred In the let presented by the
company e whom the grounds belong Tie funeral
cortsge vas attended b. large number Of the mem
bert OF the press ard other friends at whose disposal
ipecia train was placed gratuitously. by Moses May
nArd. Etq, Receiver OF the Long Island Railroad l
Company. Among those present vas Mr.. Cromwell 4
the Treasurer of the Cypress lis Cemetery Company
On arriving az this beautiful depository Of the dead
which commands mae nidcent view both Of lend and
water the pmains removed to their last resting
place, and The train waited till the interment took
place.
when the coffin was lowered into the grave Mr.
IEaItR said be saw many nencs Of the late DR. lous.
Ton around some OF whom would doubtless express .
the ttntiments OF the company
Nj q. D. WAILiB then said ne regretted that Mr. Les
ten himself did not DO that whieh he suggested other
riends Of Dr.. Houston should d. both because there
,hsn ne and also because since his dcccac, be hat
taken 20 deep an Interest n what appcriaiued 20 his
memory MT " then paid We merited tribnto 70 I
he me- nofJ ~ The deceased IN which b. dwst in APP
rropriate terms upon his professional fame az re.
potter HE talents writer aui bis virtues man,
aud concluded BY ezhoftirR 20 life Of moral excel.
.nec, IN order that Death might be deprived of his
Mr. W " RoBiv-ov then iollored In an eloquent en-.
c1y upon the dead whose excessive generosity was
almost BE orlJ fault Ind whose nius gas an honor
70 the pres % his adopted country and to ireland
bic native lnud Mr. X referred o. bis r-ca sc.ivty
n HetnF up tubscriptiou er the Irish poor in islT
nd The success q that movement was chiefly owing
q lle tAei toua.
he following resolution was then unanimously
.tCptsd
" Received. That the thanh, Of tn. members Of the
Press % New York hereby rendered TO Noes Nay
'srd E.q Receiver Of the long Island Railroad Com.
'any. Tor placing at their disposal special train o.
'Hrs A. the funeral uf their late associate James
Houston. ~ D. and 70 the Cypress Hn Gem at,rv Com
amy, for the hestossl 81 plot Of ground Tor TIE In
ermeut 81 bis r. mains
Mr.. LEsrsR then pgsEed an enthusiastic panegYric 4
ipou Tie deceased AID aiVrrte1 30 hs weeping widow
td little chill irer, Who bad gathered around his dust
nd tanctihcd IL with their tefrB.
The grave having been flrd. the company then re-. |
urned in The train 60 New York
Tns Law Straw BnrLtR ENrLosioy-At an esriy
lour yesterday morning, Mr. Willisms 81 the
N - propeller Rerulute. board 81 which the boil
Kpl0ded on saturday morning last injuring seven
lsrsons Elk 81 whom out 81 that number have died
uce caused her according 20 tke request u Coroner
lreer. 10 be brought from the Brooklyn side Of
he liver 20 the dock boot Of Oh clip antic
1ssd that The coroner would during the day emptnel
jury II In Jury az to the Immediate cause OF The
srrblc 81 after whereby 20 many lives lost 10
vas intended that the INVESTIGATE on should commence
u N o'clock and 90 70 would have done but for the
unforeseen o business requiring the ccroupra