The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-04
COMPLAINT FOR LIBEL.

Mayor, yesterday appeared before Justice Welsh and
preferred complaint against Moses s. Beach, proprietor
Of the New York Sun, charging him with having in his
issue Of the Sd inst published editorial refectg up
on the character of the complainant and of a nature
calculated to inure him in his prospects of political ad
vancement. The affidavit reads as follows-
City and County of NeD York ss-Fernando Wood of
said city being duly sworn doth depose and saw that he
informed and believes that Moses Beach the sole
proprietor Of certain newspaper published in the city
That on the 3D. day Of November, instant while said
Beach was proprietor as aforesaid, an article was pub
City Political Chcssboard," wherein the follow
ing language used Of and concerning this
dsponent Here follows the alleged LIBEL in which
Mr. Wood is charged with corruption fraud &c. alleged
to have been committed years ago.] Mr.. Wood then
continues" And this deponent further says that the
statements contained in said language against this de-
ponen and which reflect upon his character are utter
ly false and untrue, and that they published with
contest for the Office of Mayor now pending as this de-
ponent verify believes; and not with good ends and for
Sworn before me, this Sd day of November, 1854
JAMES II. WELSH, Police Justice
Upon the above affidavit the magistrate issued q war;
rant for the arrest of Mr. Beach, who called upon
at his Office, by officer Sutton Of the Essex Market po
lice court and with the officer proceeded before the
magistrate ana entered into bonds in the sum required
$4,000 TO answer the charge.
Mr.. Wood expresses his determination TO prosecute
civy and crminay, all persons who libel his charac
ter having as he submitted long enough to this
species Of political warfare
ANOTHER ACCESSION TO SEYMOUR.
Troy, Nov. 3, 1854.
The Daily Times of this city hitherto neutral paper
has hoisted the of Horatio Seymour a. its candi
date for Governor
Military Affairs.
PARADE OF THE NEW YORK CITY GUARD.
This Guard attached to the Eleventh Regiment of the
New York State militia, paradei yesterday afternoon
under their captain, T. T. Ferris. The Guard left their
Armory in Broadway at O'Clock, and marched down
Broadway, preceded by shelton's full band, Numbering
thirty five instruments. The dress Of the company
white coats bearskn caps and light blue pants Of
the handsomest uniforms Of the city militia The Guard
numbered sixtyave guns, their largest turnout since
pected the march down Broadway they followed
by an immense Of citizens, all eloquent In
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continued to Brooklyn, where s'our crack company
excited the highest admiration among the citizens of our
sister city.
At four o'clock the company sat down to dinner at the
Perrepont House. having spread before them in great
ing and drinking. Captain Ferris presided, assisted
upon the right and left by the other officers of the
pany. When the sinner man. was satisfied, and the
stomach refused to be tempted further by the decsces
spread upon the tables speaking became the order Of the
day Among the regular toasts we're the following
l. The President Of the United States, &c
2. The Governor of the State of New York, &C.
8. The First Division of the State militia, &C.
4. The Press, &c.
S. The Exempt and Absent Members Of the New York
City Guard-We unite with regard for those present
the memory Of those absentThe union Of Guard is
the union Of hearts.
8. The Boston City Guard and their gentlemanly
mander, Capt French-Worthy representatives of the
Athens OF America-At the same time in each member
we admire the soldier and the man
7. The Providence First Light Infantry and their gal
liant Colonel, w. W. Brown-The Eden OF Union has
to be proud Of her veteran corps0n their late
visit to city they exhibited military excellence that
was well worthy of emulation.
g. To the Memory Of William Adams 0ost in the
Arctic)-The heart throbs heavily for his loss-His
mory is rich legacy and bringing him in spirit again
before us, it writes upon g heart Of hearts,
His lifo gentle, and the elements
So mixed in him, that nature might stand up
And say to all the world, This q mani
The above toasts were all appropriately received and
responded to in speeches. rich, racy and eloquent,
proving the Guard to be orators well soldiers They
returned to the city about O'Clock in the evening
having won the esteem of Thousands in their days pa
rade.
TARGET EXCURSIONS.
The Duncan Light Guard, Capt John McClennon,
passed ONCE their return from target excursion
This Guard Is composed Of the Of the Yacht Club
and named by George Steers in the yachting
test at Newport last They carried many valu
able prizes and made fne appearance in the streets
The Mccormick Guard, Capt: John White, also passed
ONCE They turned out fifty muskets, and carried
finely riddled target This Guard win win the respect
Of spectators whenever they parade.