The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-23

PRESENTATION or BANNER TO THE RESERVED
CORPS ny THE LaDrEs-THEIR FIRST TARGET
EXCURSION.

PRESENTATION or BANNER TO THE RESERVED
CORPS ny THE LsDrEs-THEIR FIRST TARGET
EXCURSION.
On the occasion of the recent parade Of the members
o. the New York City Police In the Park IL win be recol.
leced by many Of readers Mayor Wood at the sug
gestion Of the ladies presented Of his celebrated
badges Of merit TO policeman for his gaantry In asss,
ing the ladies to certain part Broadway which,
s usually very much bockaded by the great number OF
omnibuses, carriages and all sorts ami classes OF
vehicles Al tho time this presentation caused some
element and suggested to several of the scx the idea
OF making some suitable rewards TO other officers equally
deserving Of special distinction. Acuated with this
benevolent desire, therefore, number ladies' residing
for the most part in Union square or its vicinity who
have had cause to be thankful for many good services
rendered them by the Sars put their heads together
and with the aid OF their skilfu fingers and bounteous
pnrse produced beautiful blue ill. banner edged with
heavy gold fringe and having inscribed upon II the
of the City" This as is understood TO 10 presented
to the Ressrye Corps who are usually duty in Broad
amount OF gratiiication, the following letter.
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Friday, Sept. a. IxS
About oclec. the morning 81 Friday last the re-
serve corps under the leadership Of their sergeant Mr.
Mum, and accompanied by Dodworths band assembled
in the walks Of Union square, and went through
the various military evolutions In very credable
ncr They formed pleasing Specialize and bore q neat
rived and was received with demonstrations of respect
by the corps Mr. Wood in making the presentatiou,
delivered few happy remarks expressive Of the satisc
tion 1t gave him 70 the gallant corps present such
fnc and orderly appearance. lie was pleased, bc aid
that the corps had drawn public atention thoelycs
by The faithful aud polite discharge Il their duties and
hoped hcy would always continue 10 act In the
and also ioo. 10 the cont II &C i.ai only one
but every class Of The community.
Nr. Num- tchaif Of his associate, thanked the
ladies and the Mayor for their kindncss Ia a becoming
manner, and concluded amidst eroat applause.
After the ceremony the corps started for strysers
Bay, where their shooting was to take place.
ovERsEFRs OF THE HOUSE or CORRECTION VISIT
TO THE MAYOR.
In the morning ieputation of the comm7n Council
and citizens q Boston visited the Mayors office
CONSIST. of Thacher Boa chairman Charles + Bur.
gers, w. II. Branard, Levi Boles II. Cowin, j. A. Cu,a
mings, L. = Cragin J. II. Dres. = W. Iau, q. W. Mes
singer r. ". Winter anil &. \. Weodmsr. They in
troduced 70 Colonel Ming by Captain Leonard o the se
cond ward The colonel conducted The delegation 90 the
Governors room, and vita the assistance of ST. Leonard
showed them all the wonders and cnrioses contained
the,sn. nong others IN. recent present 70 the city
by Messfs Pouson Nibert Co., seemed in particular
manner 10 attract their admiration. After a short delay
thc Mayor made NE appearance, and greeted ,hea all
in tho most friendly mnnuer assuring them that every
aclity would bc given them for obtaining any informs
on they might n-od Tho delegation Il a.eus over
of tho House OF Correction and other public nsttu
ons, and desirous 0f changing eir location 80 Deer
Island and 81 making many improvements Ia tho general
arrangement and condition, have % tho great I'm
plre city g learn all they can Which may assist them In
eectns their object They had been to the Tornbs pre-
viousy, and, when they left tho Governors room pro-
ceede to the Chiefs Office order to be made
ed with Mr. Mstae They intend 10 visit al the public