The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-13
The Boston Lancers and the New York Ma.
fional Guard.-Presentation or Stand OF
CoIors I'm the Park.

On Saturday Last committee. appointed by the Boston
Ianeers and twenty Eve members Of that corps arrived
here from Boston and put up the American Hotel The
object Of their visit the presentation II beautiful
stand OF colois 10 the New York National Guard Yes
tersy afternoon st O'Clock the time appointed for
the ceremony The day threatened TO be unfavorabe.
bat glorously fine. Shortly before clock
the National Guard Including the troop Of horse)
naDded by Colonel Duryes assembled in the Park and
formed into line in frtpt Of the City Hall They
white which formed pretty contrast with the r
grey coats and they looked exceedingly well They
accompanied by Adkins brass band wearing their hne
new uniform Of white ard red There large
course Of citizens and tie police Of the First Second
and Third wards in attendance to preserve order
and formed square around the regimen The balcony
a The City Hall filed with spectator among whom
were several ladies. Meantime, the committee Of the
Boston Lancers, namely, Quartermaster o. o. Brastow.
John z Nickeis and c W wilder. wearing the uniform
q the Lancers met at the Governors room whittier they
we're accompanied by Captan Pierce In command q the
twenty Eve members u their corps In citizen dress
They met there by committee Of the onics the
National uafd. and BY Major Gen sanford and stan
The whole party then proceeded from the Governors
room into the quare formed In front II the Hail en-
saEitri being linked with Cuartermaster Brasto The
Mayor and q mmon Council were AL present On seeing
thu beautiful standard which about being presented
tse multitude loudly choered
GnaTtermatcr BaAsTow then addressed Col Duryea in
Tue neme II the Boston Lanecrs. and >aid -
.rsI'-Asa member Of committee q the National
Lsncera n Boston have the pleasure II appearing be-
IRE Obligated for the performance q duty which
vii eyer BE- cherished ~ with pride and will
be- re1sried by you With favor The Lanccrs while
recent Writ TO your city had the pleasure u parang Of
-pur generous hospitality brother soldiers and the
agreeable asociations which then formed sud the
many pleasing rvc,ifct0ns which have grown out CT
thst Interest ng visit havc found warm abiding place
60 AZ. cur hearts ] assure YOU, sir while your nunin
cent pa,y and your constant for comforts
"A our pleasures On that occssion i mot heartily ap
ar YfMr AZ cd ffrfn
that your Foldlcriy bearing, and discipline and your
Esntlf manly social yrtuss have made impression
Upon cur minds which lively admiration will never lct
sun ~. The ev' re T. which viii become historical
wiin ~ bhd rl fan a the brightest pages the
record & Cur corfs and with much to cherish In
~ npfaf ftoi you - faudy hope Ne may not be en-
siy q rrotien but that a. future may
lave - erporutiy ~ ur humble manner % repay the
sry an1 lasting tfg tns yQa have imposed upon a.
Ar3 Ccutf u iEe uaGls and in behalf 4 the Ma
ttael Lsuctrs = Blstau hys The honor 70 present to
Efu q couunsud. this standard and with Il the
s.r.nre 81 ort betting ttss hmeut 20 you. AMI
&c. s.se IS ytsf eoainued Property and renown
al futsm n flo leasins associations existing b.
tSfen Nv etsn sooifly 81 cities. and let us
10 sr te t0f hlt a. firis n ,inion and feniship
r4ch iis folds uafi flom the Oh Pay to the Empire
state may continue o. SCAT upon Tho brretr until u
sas reed the utmost renftrs n our land aud envelope
enduring simosrhers Z ratli, ten harmony aud hap
rness
yth loud trraue u presented tie tandard 70 Colonel
Euryes rho handed 70 ~ - thn color sergeant II
the CINE mt who bore il side ID sdr With The coloFe u
the Ss'ionM Guard sustained ~ another sergeant The
cheering most enthusiastic.
CO.. DuRrFs then Addressing Qusrterrnas,er BraTtow
responded a. follows
Guarisrma.,er Brsstow anl gentlemen. Committee u
the National aneers behalf n the National Guard
thank ycu for this bCautfnl stand ~ coiors which \
the highest mark n distinction that be conferred
upon \ military body. and which haye 70 little
ntritCd In imTarting Attentions % corps 81 such
excited rank tho National Ianccrs. we honor our
ssues and the service o. which belong and We
proud vben opportunity uers 70 reciprocate your
true snd noble generosity bestowed upon two
occssions vs. tho military and hosyable citizens Of Bos
ton Re assured IL in accepting this muniacent gift we
VII prize ". not only FER the beauty ~ ts artisica
ceence ite estimsble worth but there h. something be-
sides Al which conveys 20 the impressive and high
complimentary meaning your confidence your reliance,
u safety Upon H. folds blended tho armoria bearings
ofthe National Lsucers the National
Guard o. View icrE former for their motto Union
Liberty snd the Laws The latter Our Country and
glory The Geld u composed a white. signifying
Punty friendly desgns peace may the union o. these
yes1un sentiments e expressive and emblematicsl q
the harmony Of this glorious conedcracy the inse.
parable for and the peace and friendly relations
are ever endangered by the hand treason or rebellion
under whatever pretext form Il NAV assume NAV
Masssckusetts and New York their device be the
fret 10 rsise their strong arms in defence d the Union
constitution and the laws 10 the glory Of the country
Once accept thanks, and would possessed the
ability 10 20 the deep II obligation and
the pleasure which animates the breast every man
In NJ command for this distinguished honor; and viii
only sdd may the interchange Of these friendly visits
tend 20 perpetuste this conederacy In bonds a ever
isstns unity and friendship
The standard presented, which admired BY all
Of the finest and bet white silk that could be foundn the
DATED states On side the picture and words
foows--The motto Of the head was, Union Liberty,
and The Laws In tho centre wM the hsure u an Indian