The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-28

while mother reaches down The sword an with NJ
p 'ea ~ ger PROBABLY nyos,os Gods blessing upoI
afectonatey at HE feet brothers and sisters srt
weeping st me oonem plated dep,rtare We were struss
painting 10 the rooms, and whoever did it give the
credit OF displaying The most appropriate atornment OF
AMERICAN GuARps
First alter turning 10 The ft the american Guards
NO. 20 whole preensi,ns te embellishments display
are modest, yet whose merits, a military corps ar
equalec BY iew and excelled by none
THE FRENCH LEGloN.
Passing aorg the southern wall brings to the head
quarters OF the French companies who hayc
eqna taste with any company in the whole list aud Dy
e nler nMg gng OF rich banners, the trcoor, the
and stripes. gay flowers and bright swords, made
very attractive display. which elected the sd
o. great merit were hung up in this department.
BUsT or MR..
In Inc &c corner OF the at the entrance
several department offices, stands life size bust of the
ate James King Of William, which was very appro
pratey wreathed with garland of fresh flowers. Upon
the pedestal fastened two copies Of the Ecc,,sg
Baehn In this portion OF the room also hung the
bulletin boards OF the Committee, upon which were
paced tne general notices. and any information requiring
70 be difused
SEVENTEENTH RIFLE BRIGADE
Turning again to the left and towards point OF en-
trance reached the door of the cell lately occupied
by notorious parsonage Of distinction, now however,
pany Here We found display that really charac
ertc Of the gallant captain The floor spread with
hiul and unique designs and large china porcelain
vases were loaded with immense bouquets which sent
the door, to give all desired information and prevent
Intrusion upon the rights Of the company.
GENERALS JACKSON WOOL.
Upon the walls, the laet mentioned locality we
obierved the portraits OF the distinguished personages
pictures were life IKE and are credit to the artist We
were glad TO the shadow OF the old veteran General
Wool there, because we have every reason to believe
that his heart and sympathes have with the Com
nittee from the CONNER cement OF their abors. The
Committee are not insensbe of the the brave and
gallant General has taken in this Question: and history
as well ss the memories of the members OF the Committee
will do him justice hereafter Taere vere Also several
ohtr paintings which we have not to ak Of par
tcuarly.
ARRIsG1oS GUARDS
We now turn to the centre of the hail. through which
the Arlington Guards, who duty during the day
he as IN an
man OF TASTE did not allow his headquarters to be ar
ssS The
apartment and the silk banners and heavy of the
american coiors gave nm air OF beauty to this location
which drew the attention o. thouf ands Of ad nirers
EXECUTIVE GUARDS.
10 the same LEGALITY the Executive Guards with
all the so often named adorDn ents truthful pictures
OF Washington and Webster, well large collection
Of dsguerreotypes ambrotypes, certificates OF
ship, and their very fine muster no l.
The muskes Of the companies placed in that
extend all around the room of which have been speak
also extends through the centrs OF the hail. upon
rack supported by tire pillars AMI aye eight deep These
to touch them, lest they beoore solcd. We have now
only taken the reader through two rooms and limited
space TO day VIII not allow further.
To morrow will 20 through the police Office where
there Is much TO interest all the Execr chamber the
Marshss ofIce the Quarter Masters isoarment, the
Medical Medical oeI.r,nent e. &c and endes Ito givea
The building which occupied for cells s,Ais and
viii not be viewed.by vissiers adjoins the rooms on
the cast and was 12o by 3ofeet. opening mads
through the division walls for the purpose Of
nence, which has been again built up W ith brick
II is estimated that about is 0o0 persons vsitsd the
rooms yesterday, among whom about 2 900 ladies'
q
engaged after nighfall which enlvened tho sne
and tempted visiters 10 JON In the dance
teys will be admitted until 10 O'Clock at night.
IDasmuch there to be great desire 10 see
the apartments think would be advisable to keep
tlem open certainly one day longer, II not for week
and hope The e WIN " DC E.
Until to morrow night 1t least.
Contribution boxes placed at dineren, points
about the building and We are glad 70 see general dis
ceivsd yesterday but appearance should Judge that
II amounted TO q aconsiderabc sum.
PoIiGy pKPARrxESr.
This Ia situated In q building adjoining the main build
ing tho west and Is entered from the second floor.
About one half Of the apartment appropriated 70 some
dty erected for the accommodation
Of officers not on duty, and for the purpose Of having
ihen at hand when wanted, without any delay
The rect Of the room Is used as general Office, and the
embellishments here cobssed not Of flags banners and
flowers but o. the arms Of the ohcers-pstols and such
been arrested and the dasuereoypes Of some Of the ex
patriated.
suspended
about 200 handouts, which linked together into
chaln wing ample preparation for the con-
hnement Of large nanber Of prisoners should u ever
There was also an assortment OF ancient aud uncouth
locking weapons displayed, each one labelled and pre-.
tending TO show from whence they were received. We
observed old nuket tat had apparently been buried
for ages and until time had nearly eaten away Tho stock
which was marked ''Iaw and Order Musketo We did
not ask why II wss so named, but imagined might
hare been among those taken from that army at their
81 "A
Another, quite as antiquatsd, and equally III shaped,
ara by The pscoverer Of Csornia. 10 Confederation
Of his valuable services rendered san Franccso June
The moe, unoouih and ancient Of them Nil bore thi,
inscription Captured from Gov johnson, aud Benicia"
Among this collection we sa- the ride which Hopkins
took from Terry At the time he staboed by him on
There was also csccion Of sung shots gags, Knives
skeleton keys, budgcons, and oil the equipments OF
thieves burglars and murderers which have been takes
from those arrested and displayed there ~ curiosity
Iai against the Committee when they him.
and which he threatened to pnrge into his heart was In
the collection II was heavy bowie knife full . ten n.
portraits OF Ian Adrich, Jim Hughes, Jim Mccullough
{ r. Duane, Terrence Kelley, Tom Muloy, Alex Purple
and Tom Cunningham, which gave correct REPRESENTA-
ton OF ihese~po,orious persons. An Autograph letter
written by C,y Duane, al the time he was Chief Eng
buy 10 wers win on Fourth q july displayed in
sni frame, and which wsee bard specimen Of literary
xss ss sss asSsss s'S%ss .
High up the walls the hats Of the four executed
individuals with the Identical rope that used In the
case OF each coIed about them and the Of the late
owners placed upon each respectively That Of Hether
rgcn showed the effect Of ball from the pistol o. the
ate rr Ranca made at the time OF his assassination
Although destitute OF the usual adornmane that were 80
abun5an, rooms this apartment appeared more
crowded than any other.
THE FyEcrTIyx CHAsnrR.
The chamber Of the Executive Commiuec y IN vac
same building with the police offco beng stustcd mst
IN lie rear and reached from the second story oi the
gsmo building II n 40x75 feet dimensions, and pre-
scented but little worthy Of note except s simplicity and
plain fixtures The Presidents seat vas In the cenire
raised from the floor In IRON, OF this was the chair OF
"33n y and rude tables ranged along the lengn o.
the hall In front Of which placed arow Of arm chairs
No efforts made TO adorn this TOR The eSnoi
ton, but found just ~ they occupied H.
CoNMrrTn ROOMS.
Adjoining the Executive chamber, the ives, ena 70.
wards Front street. several committee reoms ana
the Offices Of the Secretary, Treasurer Recording Clerks
&a, &c.