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


without any bloodshed or violent blow and the fna
accomplishment Of the original iatentons oil the Commit
zee, ara lis peaceful adjournment amid the smiles of th
anies OF San Francisco and the approval OF good people
and guarding against imposition, II has been necessary
exclude all persons rot members from the a)artments
and as the Committee has gained little notoriety an.
has made its impress upon the records OF the nneieen
century, Ttry general desire prevailed 10 the hea
Quarters q ihs body and closely inspe; all the rooms
such an opp ,rtunty should be given all person VIII
wished to avail themselves of it Consequently yestsr
DAY ard - day were designated and set apart for the
| ception OF visitere generally.
The members Of the various companies manifesto
their usual pride in these matters, and once set
work to arrange and tastefuly decorate the ap
orriatoy for the interesting occasion. How well th,,
done we will en- icavor 10 give some faint idea by
| ew brief descriptions, which follow
We avaed ourselves of the general invitation extend
ed 70 visit the rooms ard yesterday took stroll through
/ them. We were highly delighted with the display and
deeply impressed with the spread before
no idea o the extent and magnitude Of the prepa
parstions there to carry the business OF the Commit
Ice and really pleased with the whole appearance
| Of the various apartments
| IsTEREsT
Early IN the dsy large of people gathered
about the stree. In front OF the building and as soon
The guards were a, ,heir posts, and re.
quired OF all the passward endorsement good
for d The s o ws
snd the third for the exit of both sexes Soon after
The doors were opened the rooms were densey lcd and
CONTINUAL line OF people were passing out and in from
morning until night keeping all the rooms well lled the
Whole time
BY dnt of considerable perseverance we forced
our way through the lines and gained entrance; aud
here IS what we saw
FLOOR.
The FIRST appearance entered gave us no idea of
the dismal prison cell for every hand ,re
pead out to the eye the gterIng imple Of war;
be gay equpage the American colors in every direction
and profusion OF flo and bouquets that had been
bestowed by the hands of the fair ones who wore then
by the lords OF creation.
The ceiling and walls entirely covered with flags
OF different nations bu. principally American, and ban
ners, muster rolls pictures certfca.es and mementos
Rraced every of the spacious hail. We counted one
hundred and bfty different flags and banners which
used TO decorate the rooms.
CITIZENS DRAGONS
me westerly portion OF the frat floor occuied by
the Citizens crngoon, first troop and they have exhibit
cd commendabe taste in fitting up their portion o. the
ball. was in charge Of Mr. Horn, a me nber Of the
troop, who was very attentive in sho wing the vsiters
everything Of interest connected with thai troop The
wall as before stated hung with national colors
and the sabres OF the company conspcuousy dis
played in their appropriate racks together with the usua!
equipments OF such companies. These sabres comprise
the invoice that ordered from the East since the o.,
ganzatiop Of the company ard expressed through by
way OF the lsthmus, by the house OF j. Freeman Co.
The muster roll OF the troop which, by the way ia an
elegant piece of workmanship and which have before
described, displayed upon the centre Of west wall
and surrounded by many attractions such flowers In
bouquets and wreaths silk banners gilt swords
Amongst the latter was the presented to Captain
s2t0. Mr. Horn informed that 26 bouquets had been
sent them by the ladies and about IL feet Of beautiful
were oil iasteully arranged about the muster roll.
THE ARTILLERY.
The artillery companies located upon the first
Hoor and occupied the centre and portion the
room. Six heavy brass pieces that gste with bright
ness, were arranged along through the centre OF the
quarters OF the cavalry artillery The harness aud
heayy tackle we're hung ia order upon WALL
and their whole apartment was adorned with choice
selection OF pictures-among them those OF Clay and
Webster, together with their muster roll, and framed
certificates OF membership.
MAGAZINE
1he powder magazine located the extreme
q the prisoners cells The vsans eye .,s Of he com
ntlce, OF very large dimensions, observed the
mel mber Of the company Everything in this depsr.
apparently In the best OF order and all the
equipments were so arranged that they could be al
THE nARISE BATTERY.
The Marine Battery Company occupied the northeast
portion OF the floor, and separated from the
other departments by the breaswok representation that
was drawn upon wheels In the procession Monday last
port holes and within the enclosure were the munitions
Of war, such grapeshot and balls, nicely stacked up
aud all the paraphernaa Of this department OF warfare.
The chief attraction however was the muster rol which
the largest and probably the most expensive any OF
~ IN he . Hsa n We
The late Captain John Walker, who was buried about
ten days since.
Suffers DEPARTMENT.
The suffers department Is located in the front portion
Of The between the marine battery and the mau
entrance, and sscparated from the main hall by part
tlons within which all the necessary convenences
supplying the guards with refreshments.
SECOND
Having passed entirely around the room upon the
ground floor, assembled the staircase TO the upper
story which leads up alongside the eastern WAL and
and walls OF the building. Turning TO the len,
arsi saw tho quarters OF tho Battalion Citizens Guard
which richly adorned with all that could mako such
apartments beautiful and attractive. On this oor, bo
low there proiusion OF csors OF all nations and an
abundance Of flowers, with choice selection Of pictures
paintings The Citizens Guard had inscribed In large
leiters over their arms Citizens Guards welcomev
ibe sgnacsn. eye around which Was tbe motto o the
company, : Nungudm Doymio." This battalion have
stand Of eco m1skes and their appearance yesterday
certainly does them credit for they kepi scrupu
lousy neat and bright Among The decorations here we
raw . fac painting Of the battle Of Chapuiepcc
steel epgravings Of Washington and William Penn
and several dsguereoypes and ambrotypes Of distln-
ushed persons and scenes, and their beautiful muster
roll.
Passing along 10 the front OF the building came 10
The location OF the Coleman Guards, Division No s.
Here we found the usual display Of The beautiful deco
rations before alluded 10. Among their pictures we
saw an excellent ambrotype Of The lamented King
taken by r. H. Vance and which attracted deal OF at
tenton.
DoASr GUARDS.
little further along were stationed the "Doane
Guards with the attractive decorations graced
other portions OF the hall Here also stationed the
aid and written This powerful machine in the hands
q those who absent, was one OF the most at
tractye features Of the whole exhibition was kept 10
glass case and both Of the false slides were partially
drawn. so AZ to show the OF It's working. This
political instrument surrounded all day, and was the
special object of the attention OF the ladies', who had
heard much about ballot boz stufng tina, they we're
determined TO inspect the machinery BY which u s ac
complished.
SHARP SHOOTERS
In cell at the northwest corner OF the room were
stored the OF the rife company called the "sharp
shooters, and commanded By that prince Of rhemen,
Captain W. Oscar Smith Their quarters were small
but tastcfully arranged, and locked IKE doing
duty as any Of them.
SEVENTH DIVISION.
Turning 10 the left upon the arms and nipple.
ments OF the company OF Old and esteemed friend
Geo. H. Hossofross and called the Seventh Division
This corps make display Of gay coors gaudy banners
glded trappnes their equipments being all plain but
n you want al work donc-f you want squad for
dangerous position, Just call upon Captain Hossefross
Thtir simple, unpreending banner Of plain muslin, with
figure upon H. and the large tin sword presented
By the company the Captain, conspcuousiy dis
played over their handsomely designed muster roll.
PIONEER
Adjoining the last mentioned we found that crack
pany the !" Pioneer Guards, commanded by Lieutenant
Colonel J. b. Badeer who, though young in years and