The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-11

very properly DO appended 20 our works OF tactics
b saded briefly, appropriate illustration For In
stance, Ia one OF the nAxnns OF war that the arti
sry should always be placed In tho most advantageous
positions, aud far In advance Of the line OF cavalry
and infantry as possible without cndarserng its safe
IT," This maxim may be illustrated BY tho battle Of
Niagara, lperhaps moro Familiarity known Lundy'a
Iane.) Tho enemy's artillery occupie HIM. which, in
the language OF our commanding general "wsa the key
to the whole position and Notwithstanding the despe
ratio and proIscted struggle OF troops against tho
enemys left Which was repeatedly forced, his necould
not be wholly broten and Driven from tho Geld until
II: rs x ,hs a S ), s
the head OF the 2lst Infantry. The reas,n Is
obvious. ihe onemys tight was pyotea on this
ccning within the eu6laiing Ere Of It's guns The
tattes Of Wsgram and la hoskwa arc also illustra-
maxiIns Of being eighty in number, with appropri
ale Illustrations, might be appended TO books Of
tactics ard thereby furnish 10 each military ooor very
interesting hs vs very important inlLructions In the
art OF war. IL baa for time been In this
country TO form volunteer companies under national
chsracieritcs other than ours uGiformng them ator
the sy and color peculiar 10 Die nation THEN members
represent, and calling themoy foreign Nance. Thus
have Irish Greens French Tpsler German (bsttAons)
fagers Swits Guards. Hi?hianders and some OF them
even carry theh Banners instead Of the American
flag. Indeed, stranger 20 this custom might very
readily suppose that dsnchmonts Of various foreign
troops we're quar.ered among uf and thst they IN
vted TO Join IN our parsdes and reviews 10 Increase M
grandeur and display Of such occasions. Now, th's
cannot be commented by any one, hut must be dis
approved OF by all, and should at once be discon-
tinued NatnrRlztd foreigner arc supposed TO hare
al allegiance to trio Coyernncnts to which
they previously owed IT, Ia substance well form
and perhaps they cannot In any other way so papaby
identity Themselves With the country of Their adoption
NJ by bearing its arms, and voluntarily engaging TO per
form services which intended 10 prepare those who
engage ~ 'he % participate IN tho most direct snta
soniam OF one government to another. And so far
this done by the naturalised American citiren
u 10 praiseworhy and highly commendable. But IL 1t
be done in such manner TO indicate that predict
tons are cherished for another coat coor than for
cur oen lce Lire, and stars and strpos II, whilo
he Is tho -. citizen o. ,hls country, he loves 70
standing the solemn oath Of alegiaoce he herein walls
himself OF temporary renouncemont of y II is moi ad
TO condemn 10 different styles colors OF uniforms,
and % rot wish 20 be understood disapproying
Il e sp'h y ,"a q 9 II AND
This Is land OF which people OF all nations may
become etiaens-a country which all can love; aud
government established FOR the individual well the
general welfare Of ell who within its pale While
those who 10 not enjoy the prominence Of boing nA
miro the heroes statesmen and patriots OF their father
land here heroes statesmen aud patriots. whom the
people Of all lands love and admire OF those there
exotic; ono who was emphaticaly = citizen OF the
world and tho friend Of mankind who, In every
thing that males man essentially good and great,
has had equal; whom to admire reverence
and love, IL needs no naturalization and whose
name on the ips q tho patriot L. iiko the touch Of
live coal from the altar the ps OF tho Christian Every
must love and rejoice 70 he citizen OF thu land or
Washington What part IN Ito great tragedy in the East
this nation may be called upon 70 perform Is sealed up
in the dark Of the future Whether amid is exits
Great Manager q All things In the cast Of this huge
drama, time only can reveal That such may not bs
ou. lot must BE- the devout wish OF every one But
II i DO so lei us loot 70 IL, that the occasop
ter and depart star Of no inferior magnitude There
IL no way by which people effectually
Themselves sgsnst tie caisntes Of war az TO be al
way. veil prepared for T. This not only prevents the
es but gycs 10 the people the selves that con
in their ability 10 enforce their rights and redress their
wrongs, which prasonts hasty punctlousness, 40 20
lows, without compromise Of dignity Of ample tllns
for explanations or apologies. And standing armies
most eScaclous OF doing this Is TO rnslntau
such institutons and policy VIII prepare freomen 90
aeSvo those whc sr. 20 a. % %
trude upon their countrys peace; and there ia way
In which this can be done so vol, as by organizing,
aTrning and disciplning the militia.
vote Of thanks was tenicred 70 Gen Scroggs al the
conclusion Of his address and COPY q i requested for
publication
ire address, for the different regiments be printed.
Division Adjuant General SAsDyoRD moved that the
badge adopted and TO have limited lumber made and
st each member desirng TO havo one should notify tho
committee 20 that effect.
Major IyS, Of Rochester, thought that every membcr
should wear badge II only some Il, he consider
81 that the whole nstics would prove a farce. Ito
moved that the subject be refcnod back to the
rlittse.
After protracfod discussion or this question snrug
viii Oh several motions, mendsens, resolutions, recon
allowed 10 remain unatered, that the badge viii BE-
Von ~ oil Ns choose, the report not having msdc IL
CO.. C. ~ HisD presented the following re.oirt ton -
Resoyed, That committee OF from each division
be appointed 70 report AZ the ner annual meeting Of
the association upon tho expeiiency Of adopting
surts 10 carry cut tho suggestions cont ned In tie
address delivered before tho association By Gcners
scroggg.
we're appointed .Bsigad!or Genera, Yates 81 the lh
Division; nrsadsr Gonoral Duryea. Of tho 81 do Col
Georgs W. Pratt OF the ID; Bgadier General Grey II
The A.; Major General burnside Of tho 5th Col Il. "
Richardson, Of the 9Th Brgadler General Eloan Of tie
IN; and Major General Randall, of the STU
Ma GRIFFIN read the following resolutlon which he
presented yesterday, and moved ia adoption
whereas, under long ef.ablshed precedcst which bgs
9snss ~ a., q sron We sn.r 81 az true
cior, b, seniority, Of III Oriosr.--
Resolved, That NO, the members OF this convention
do essblah ths principle OF succession Ia office tho
ground OF merit alone and xou,a recommend that al
0tlces vacant hereafter 70 DO filed either by election "
TIE executive. BE- ied upon the baas Of htness for POSI-
The molten wal Lost; after which another va. adopted
frng Buffalo az the place Of meeting Of tho next con-
vsaIon. According 70 tie constitution, n viii b Leld
the seooud Tuesday N February, 1850.
HsJor EiLxooD offered the resolution of Major Grifp
without The srnsndnent, 81 N original motion, but i
The Convention ten proceeded 10 scot ohosa FOR TIE
ensuing year which resulted IN the election Il thoe
comm.ndsd b the committee a. sstst 10 the preceding
part Of tlis report
Briga6c- General TrlxR presented resolution .rpre.
sys Of The rsgs. with which they heard of the dsah q
General Robert H. Temple, and calling upon tho Ccnyon
lion 70 sppoint con- miltee 10 draw up brief NE
moral " his lde and incorporats II IN It's published
proceedings Tho resolution and similar cue 10 Ira
are eject In relation to the death Of Col. Costp,
we're adopted.
AfJeT vote of thanks 20 en- spcar tho oficcr. OF
the First division and the officers % the Convention
the meeting adjourned.
Lass evening the members ATTENDED roVis~ az g. Il.
Spsaguoa CON pany, IT kontasue Hall, Brooklyn.
Theatres and Exhibitions
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Lorisa PINE, ks. HARRISON Nh BorAnl, M Horncaao,
,pd Nss PINE. Tho oioslig feature .! The evening vii
b. ihs smua'rG farce Of "1is Two Bornycastss"
BosKsY TAsAu.s Tho yiaces 70 10 perforr1sd here