The daily union., 1855-09-14
THE DAILY UNION

much in need Of funds erect additional buildings and
make alterations to their theological seminary at New
brunswick New Jersey but that their wants had been sun
pied py 'he Immediate donation Of thirty thousand dollars
oy Lady in Philadelphia belonging to the church Of
which he was formerly pastor He did not give the lad
name
PRESENTATION or coIoRs HEGIMKSrs-
INTERESTING cKhESosEsA correspondent Of the Balti-
more Sun at Old Point Comfort under date of the 10th
writes as follows:
pleasing and interesting ceremony took place here
on Saturday in the presentation by the colonel of their
new coors to the 9th regiment of infantry This reg
iment winch Is now nearly filled up Of those
norked by the last Congress- aud armed with the Min
me tne win the sword bayonet making most formida-
cution Their dress is that of the French Chasseurs
Pe ui-skired ock coats and large and full pantaoons
gathered III paits at the waist with broad black leather
belt to support the carridgebox and sword bayone The
headquarters only ordered three mouths since pre-
paratnry to Its organizations and already hundred
men have been recruited formed into companies, drilled
and Instructed in their military duties Few would ima
ine-seeng them drawn up in line witnessing their impo
sing and military array the accuracy and CELEBRITY of their
movements and drl-that these men, not three months
since and some but few weeks only, arrived from the
North, East and West as raw recruits uncouh and un-
shon as wholly untutored in the military art dscip-
line Much credit due TO the industry and zeal of the
officers as well US aptitude and intelligence OF the men, in
reducing to order and harmony in short period such
raw but effective material.
On the occasion above alluded to company de-
tachcd from the right of the regiment preceded by the
band OF the first artillery stationed here who escorted the
coors with the colorbcare TO the front regiment
After the customary salute the officers marched the front
OF the regiment and order Of tho colonel expressed in
brief and happy language read by the adjutant
surreudesing the cooss their charge and custody The
troops were then passed in review by Chief Justice Taney
who was received by salute Of fifteen guns The parade
was then dismissed and all the officers including some be
longing to the navy and other guests proceeded to the
quarters of Colonel Wright and parook Of very hand
some collation. observed several groups OF ladies aud
gentlemen collected under the shade of the beautiful oaks
that ornament this truly charming spot spectators of
the scene, and enjoying the music of fine band"
The PRussIAs ParscEs-G w. Kendall, esq, tho editor
of the New Orleans Pcayune writes follows in recent
letter from Paris:
The Prince of Prussia heirapparont to the throne
was before his visit to St Petersburgh he effect of which
has not yet been made public decided friend Of the
nent stand with them against Russia. He is warm ad-
mrcr of England which he is fond of visiting and where
he has lived for months together Tin l848 he spent nine
ten months there The Princess OF Prussia is
warmly attached TO the western powers than her husband
marriage between their eldest and the Princess
Royal of England hos frequently been the tapis, it
rumor may be believed may add the Prince of Prussia
is married by morganatic marriage TO lille Therese
comparable Fanny Elsler.
Prince Charles is the open and avowcd advocate and
champion of Russia; he urges forward constantly pro-
Russian policy and alliance and Russian influence and
character He has been moulded this way by associates
foremost among whom is Gerlach cohrter bound body
and soul to Russia by every te-by gold and rband and
Muscovtc ambition has forged to entrap
heads hearts and hands, Prince Abrccht too young
have acquired any political character
SUCCESSFUL AuTHoREss.-Mrs r. A.. Pike, of Calais,
Maine authoress Of Ida May is said to be building hand
residence with the proceeds CT her successful book