The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-22
Military of the HlctrOpOIis.

RECEPTION OF THE LIGHT GUARD BY THE CITY
GUARD, ON THE RETURN OF FORMER FROM
FAIRFIELD, CONN.
Yesterday was the occasion of display which we are
most happy to record namely, the reception of Of
city military companies by another city military
company when any feelings Of jealousy that might hap
pen to exist smohered in those Of mutual iriend
ship and good will Esto perpeua" is most sincere
desire. 1t appears that the Light Guard had the
previous day. excursion to Fairfield to cse-
brae their anniversary ard their return yesterday
evening they welcomed with the warmth of fellow
citizens and the sincerity of brother soldiers by their
companions arms the City Guard. Accordingly yes
terdsy evening, the City Gusrd under the command of
Lieut.. Moncon, received the Light Guard under The
command Of Lieut. Fart their return from Fairfield
The Light Guard arrived at the depot Ne sven
Railroad Company, in Canal street. at half past seven
O'Clock P. NJ and Immediately descending from the
cars they marched dosn Canal street. across Broad
preceded by Dodworh band the place the former
t1eet where the City Guard, accompanied by Born
fields United States band in waiting them
The Light Guard having marched by the City Guard who
presented the OCCASION went into line company
ioI and the City Guard in their turn passed by CIV
ing them marching salute After the usual military
ceremonies customary upon such occasions, the City
Guaro accompanied by their band, escofted the Light
Guard to the armory OF the former $50 Broadway
bands of each regiment, the march, playing success
sion OF lively ans in turn On their arrival the City
Guard vent into lne and while the Light Guard
entering the quarters VI their panions arms Blom
heo = BAN played the well known air of IF hink
thee IN Friendships pane.p
On entering the srmory Of the City Guard where a
be had been spoad the length Of the covered with
attachments, the Light Qua arrayed themselves upon
sice and The City Guard the other. Lieutenant
Mopdon, in command Of the after then very feeling
manner, gave The Light Guard sodie - welcome o
which frankly ponced TO BY the Light Guard
with three times three.
The festivities Of tue evening then commenced
and tn fatigue u the 1ewy arrived guests for
got IN tho esnaratEg influence II their ertertaoment.
When this inis he'd Mr.. -. X WALLER noIuter uf
tho Ct Guard company, and who also - President II tho
C Guard Society addressed ihe guests In the owing
manner Geniemeu Of tie Guards. soldier Citizens Oh
Rev York. proud and glad you Aere u cye.
iug During the period that J b4va BEEN IN VI (ity
Guard have known many member yous corps sh0fn
proud 20 acknowledge sol1it' - aud sSntsmen
Arc We then 20 suppose mat ties WI b3 al!etst stoa
IN private citi-ln Dress. than when clothed ~ a.. ,
and ougit ma di tine ion tet geeu tho ty,
Bot there "a brotdrt questiOn o. iS.ue t. tho CITY
ard state q New York than Tho question If tv Ga.rd
and Light Hnard ,Gney tie existence be indepe asut
volunteer ,opane, r New York Who - silhag ia The
Uniform 81 - using snd AZ hts ow expenee Ia
the >ta.e We ca know difficulty that EXISTS ia
your regime ~ but il Is he quarre Of every udependent
gentleman ~ the state u h whether sou shall ear ua
uniform PAID for by the state, ia
Of your selection The guaation, therefore IL
this viii there DO allowed la New York companeA who
sha find their utiforu, not and do miary dasy
after their fashion The quarrel Of the Lzht Guard
j therefore the gupi Ic q us all You are nor placed
alone when nave set submit to wearing uaiform
~ot Iad 10. 'gun yo0E osn Toesots fCheers) The
snie feeling actoates ~ ccrpsi u we buy uniform we