The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-05-03
The Military OF the pistriet

ihe District regiment appeared on parade yesterd,
and presented fine military display under the eonmsna
Of the following officers;
Colonel Hickey, commanding.
Lieutenant Colonel Riley
Major Keyworth.
Adjutant Tate.
The following companies composed the column vhi.,
formed in front OF the City Hall and proceeded nm u,
Executive Mansion, when they were received nv n.
Presit~at and the heads of departments
United States Marines. Captain Grayson.
National Gays, Captain Bacon.
Connenials, Captain Thornton.
Washington Montgomery Guards. Captain Key.
The Sbarpshooiers, Captain Bradford,
Boone Rifles, Captain Bright
German Yagers, Captain Schwarzman
We copy from the EUsaing Star the following -
count OF The ceremony of the reception Of the reeimeo
at the Executive Mansion:
'THE PRESIDENT AND THE DIsrRIcr REGIMENT w. ia
the honor OF being present this morning at the recepon
given in the East Room of the White House 10 the Officers
of the District regiment OF volunteer militia by the pr
dent of the United States
The regiment drawn up In front of the Execn,.va
Mansion, when the President came out ACCOMPANIED
by his cabinet, and the troops passed in review win i
customary salute The officers then entered the Ess,
Room, where they received by the President in
brief but pertinent address He expressed bimsef n,nob
pleased at the solder-ke appearance of the compane,
He regarded it of good that evidence. az
correct military discipline existed among the volunteer
troops at The capital oil the nation He had I'd that
things desired by the regiment with regard N ~
better preservation OF the public property committed 10
their charge and he would the gentlemen in com
mand that everything that could be done with proprie,v
would be done 10 the desired object He felt ona
that in any public Improvements this desc rption ha
should meet the cordial of Secretary Of
War Colonel Davis who stood by the side OF the Pesi.
dent bowed his ready assent
The address of The President was responded TO bv Col
Hickey, commander OF the regiment. lie thanked Tia
President, asCommander-in Chief of the Army and Navy
for his kind alu sons the soldiers the District Of CO.
umba 1t would be their pride and pleasure 10 continuo
their endeavors to prove worthy such Communications from
high quarter. The illusions certain military neoes-
sites existing here wetimed, and he thankful
the President for having made them II very de,ra
be he said that repository should be provided by the
national for the better of the o-
phies or American taken from enemies in war
There other improvements called for by the increas
ing claims the military of the District, which he hoped
be abe al the proper time, lay before the govern.
ment
The Presden, and cabinet then shook ha ads with tho
officers, and all withdrew.
"The gratifying to all conc,r led."
After the parade, the several companies novel to
position near the Washington Monument, and en,e I'd
upon trial Of skill in target shooting The marines
shot for their cup. The cup conended for by Tho
infantry was won by the Montgomery Guards Private
Quisley of that company being the successful marks.
man. Among the rifle companies. the German Yagers
carried off the prize. We learn that Major General
Jones The ground at the argetshoo,ing, though
the regiment throughout the day was under command OF
Colonel Hickey. The appearance of the regiment was
such, both in respect Of discipline, SKILL and military dis.
play as reflect high credit upon the military oganiza.
ton in the District and upon the citizen soldiers having
it in charge.