The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-28

The Hon. Mr. Wilmot has moved q resolution, approx
ing Of the measures adopted by the home
the protection OF the fisheries.
Military Paradcs.
The following companies passed the HERALD Office,
on their return from target practice =
Samuel Martin Guards, Captain John Wildey,
numbering ffty.fve muskets. They proceeded to
Mott Haven, on their annual excursion for target
practice. The following prizes were awarded to the
successful competitors First, silver pitcher, won
by James Miller. Second, set of jewelry, won BY
Captain Wildey. Third, silver pitcher, won by
John O'Meara. Fourth, . silver pitcher, won by
John Murphy. Fifth, set Of silver spoons, won BIZ
p Keen. Sixth, silver cake basket, won by A.
White. Seventh, = geld pencil case, won by D.
Lyle: Eighth, gold ring. won by J. Dc Baum.
Ninth gold pencil case, won BY Henry Q9scken-
Eleventh, brace and bits. won by Daniel Coddring-
ton. Twelfth, silver spoons, won by John Peter.
Thirteenth, gold pencil case, wen BY H. Seymour
Fifteenth, silver castor, won by John Walker. Six
teenth, silver spoons, wen by A. B. Lent. Seven
teenth, gold ring won BY Roche. Eighteenth,
vest, won +; Preston. Nineteenth, silver
pencil case, won by John Lindsay Twensy-frst,
wreath, won by Owen Casey. Twenty second, 4
target wreath, won by Ailliken.
Harrison Guard, Captain Jas. Feeney, visited
Adkins Washington Brass Band. they mustered
forty muskets. Their uniform, which very neat,
attracted much attention. The target was well
riddled.
The Citizen Guards passed our Office returning
from their first annual target excursion, yesterday
afternoon, and presented 6ne appearance. The
following prizes were awarded to the best Shots
First prize--a beau iful silver cup, won by James
n nelly ss pencil sas won by
Frank Pollock Fourth-a gold ring, won BY P.
Dsnnig Fifth,a twenty shilling gold piece, won By
iaey Sixth EsndS Volume Of tue Wa
a splendid gold pen and pencil, won by Lieutenant
Bevans. Eighth-a splendid wreath, won by John
Burns.
The Vanderveer Guards went on their first annual
ioldicrlike appearance. they were commanded by
Captain J. Moore, and numbered about thirty.6ve
muskets. The following prizes were awarded to
the best shots:-The first prize, which was won by
watch. The second prize, won by Mr. George
Decker, was beautiful silver cup. The third
prize was handsome silver cup, won by Mr.. j.
Clark and the fourth prize, won by Mr.. Peter Nc
CURE, was handsome gold pencil case.
M. 7. Brennan Guard, Capt Joseph Bowling,
named after Capt Brennan, Of the Sixth ward,
made their third annual target excursion to Har-
lem yesterday. r The company numbered forty
lst A splendid sword, presented to the company
by James M,Gowau, which the company presented
to Cspt. J. Bowling as mark Of respect and
esteem ior Inc sSceteus manner IN wnch ne qTiea
Brennan, to $ McGrath !; Sd. splendid sword
by Jas. M. Sweeney, to j. Hearey; 4th. A gold
watch by 7. W. Constantine, to NJ. G,rrigan;
9TH silver emp by David RAFT, TO Gillespie;
9th. A gold pin By David Yates, to JAS Rooney;
7th. A silver cup BY 4. J. Barr. to c. Gordon;
eth. half dozen silver spoons BY r. D Marshall,
toJ McCuk key; oh. Half dozen silver spoons
by P: oCoppell, TO J Martin 10th. Silver eupby
w. Sinclair to 0'Connor; llth. Gold pencil by
w. Scally, to J Jourdan: 18th. Gold pencil by +.
Dayton, to e. Walsh; 18th A 50 bas by ?. Gar
rick, TO j. A. Copboy Nth. s. hat by Jas.
Martin, to Stakeu; 18th splendid wreath by a
lady, to d Crssson.
The Mechanic Light Guards, Captain Douly; ac-
compapied by Changers Comet Band, enjoyed a
days shooting at Mount Morris, yesterday. There
were eleven prizes, which we're won rs follows
First prize, gold watch. presented by William
noueherty. won by VIM. Mclaughlin; I'd, silver
goblet, presented by Thomas W Cumming, won by
sented by Alderman Spinola, won by VIM Coyle;
Alb, gold eagle. presented by Il. Brainard won by
+ b. Spinoia; 9TH, breastpD, presented by Ex-
Alderman Pell, won by Joseph DouIy; 9Th, a hat,
Weeks; 9Th, q hat presented by Alderman Medley,
won by Francis Heron; Sth, wreath, presented by
Miss Webb, won by Hamilton Douy; 9ta. wreath,
presented by Miss Mcclellan, won By Robert W.
Herdriobson: 10TH wreath, presented by Mis-
Mcconnell, won by Richard Bradley; iith, the tar
got won by James Powers.
The Crolius Guards, Captain 3. Haven. went on
their annual excu sion for target practice TO Peeks-
kill, where they sojourued two days They num-
beYed forty musleis, and presented very fine APP
pearancs They were accompanied by tho New
York Brass Band. Thirteen prizes were awarded
to the successful competitors.
The Fulton Foundry Gusrds, accompanied by
WhitwoIths City Brass Brand They numbered
fortytwo muskets. and presented q handsome ap-
pesrauce Several beautiful prizes were awarded
to tho good shots
Bege Light Guards, Captain G. 0'Leary, num-
herring severity. i've muskets, went on their second
annual cxcursior for large: practice, to Jersey City
Twenty one prizes were awarded to the Successful
competitors.
The Howard Guard, Captain Miller, numbering
thirty. six muskot.. accompanied by Shstons bras
band, went their annual target excursion. On
their return they pared our Office. They bslsng to
Engine Company No ~.
Patterson Guard. Captain Hughes, mastering
twenty muskets. accompanied bv Brooks's band,
passed Office o. their return from their annual
target excursion. They presented a very handsome
appearance
| The American Rifles. Captain Pratt, passed our
Office on their return from their annual target ex-
cursion. The target was well riddled
Ir Tuesday, HERALD we stated that the Wash,
/ ingtop Guard belonged to Engine Company No. I.
We made a nistake-the above company are not
connected with Engine Company No. 1.
/ The Manhattan Fancy Troop made 1ne and q funny
appearance Tho grocsque blending Of the various conf
cal costumes had an excellent effect
The Governor Blues. commanded by Capt. John
Castelar,, with magnificent band marched in good
order as we have teen any during the season
The Howard Guard-forty musiets attended by q
Charles Miner.