The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-15
Grand Parade and Review of the Vigilance
Com mmittee,
FIVE THOUSAND MEN BEARING ARMs-IMMESsE con-
COURSE OF CITIzANs--PAgTICULARs, INCIDENTS

COURSE OF oITIzsNs-PARTICULARs, INCIDENTS
AND REFLECTIONS.
From the Alta California, Aug 1911
The grand parade and review OF the Vigilance Commit
tee, which had been announced for several DAYS came
rhce and irfposing demonstration held in Caor
MA There was no attempt q. osenta,ious display
nor any cstre 10 appear otherwise than they reilly
sre-ran citizens, banded together for patriotic object
inefe we're no snowy uniforms, but only simple unor
nifty IN their cizens dress with badge upon the lef!
lapel OF the coat 10 designate the rank Of the
company The whole affair exceeded our most san
fohe EXPECTATIONS and every spectator seemed a,to-
hrough, in,o line 50 a. to show TIE entire force We
have reyer secn anything OF the kind that colla b.
cImplied with i ~ numbers, in discipline, or IN
rsspec'ahilty gentleman, who witnessed most oe
he conf II the Mexican war that he never
before beheld srch sight as thai presented yesterday.
under eenea Scott be hna present at the varocs
snecessili skirmshes in whcl General Taylor was eu
scott marched into te city Mexico ana yet he was
compelled 10 ray that was left for the quiet Eober and
psys point Of numerical strength, well military
appearance He Gays that Genera, Scot's army was not
y large, xhen he took the city Of Mexico, tho
procession yesterday His artillery and cavalry forces
we're 90, comparable witc those Of the Committee.
II vas r'enced that this turnout should excel any OF
me previous moyen eats OF the Committee Those who
bal the pesurc o. seeing the parade car Judge how well
ises eded ar thcse who depend on printed
rep essntaons may be assured iha, our record l5
nogF,RsTs n ruy noRsryo
A. cary ns O'Clock IN the morning ths streets
HIo1sef with men, both OF spectators Lnd members OF
ne Con mce, who were preparing for the paraie The
steeis in the lower pa: q the city particularly
Tey ALL eucc men appeared h. be burrying in every
dlrftion tEa forming into slcacs and Companies BIZ
y O'Clock tie companies had al arrived ppon the ground
ard we're eooR rrms1 into ta.slloas and regi meais
lfcfe we're tosE regiments q infantry. OF which
To- ned uron California street, another upon Ffnr street
n;o'ber upor sa;ter! street, aad the other Sansoe
street.
Sbe Cavalry, Artillery aui Mariae Battery Com
En.ss orgsnzst At tner eetiye armor,es. while
ihf2c rckinec.S were properly arranging their men
snf cnnfsl.es, ny marching cou1termsrchng and
performing the necessary Military evoluons 10 &C.
eomIl@h Their Object. they attracted vast deal oi
atteruop ircn The countess thougaass that were "a
thersd uPor the sidewalks on the house tops and il III
impossible pass aong the Streets in The vicinity OF Ia
e. taerrg OF the ocps, so great was the collection there
ctfren. without res psct 70 condition who
eager TO witness the grand cspay Hundreds OF private
eairages, coo,anins families aad men horseback,
we're D the streets, watching with eep interest a.
movements o. The troops.
clcsiso PfAcAs or BrssEss
With greet u arin.t- yearly al the shops Offices ani
src1 n tho city c.osef at early hour were not
opened nt all ant oil seeTcd willing 10 yield 10 the d.
ngs along which the procession 10 pass pro.
ntry decorated VITA Tags. banners, s,rcamers flowers
deelnts ana notices. ana he shipping In the h1bor
wei as the various flag poles in the CITY, adorned
with the American coiors
On sarfnme street between Sacramento and CaHfor.
na observed the greatest display o. any locaty In
tbe city. Several cords were passed across ffon one
ste q iac street 70 the other at the OF the buildings
on 1h'ch the flags Of oil natloUs with varlo-s desgns
and devices. suspended Upon one OF them tha,
extended from the American Exchange TO the Custom
EouTe block, was saspenJec frame in the shape o.
quarter ccle with The word .yg!,anter upon either
s.ce, ard lag, eye embemaic OF the seal Of the Com
Mite, Just above a. The store Of Smiley Yerkes Co.
vas literally decorated with appropriate cmbicms, aud
made really gsy and att active appearance. Ca Mont
scntty tctt there we're seTe'al large flags displayed,
with various mO'iots, all Of which vcry attractive
~ the corner OF Washington street large banner
dapsyed bearing the words, Porccr Guards Com pany
iv. G., organized May 10, lsse,p Over the Bliifis
ohce corner OF Merchant street, placed a pacard
IN large letters, follow :--'' rhc Vigilance Commit.
hei nen fae o. action ihs public good Is the highest
law" Luge fsgs dlsplayed In tacramento street
en- Lee running from ibe Aha California builtlng to
opposite side Of me street! Also IN front OF Messrs
coani sI srcrs toOA Store iiontgomeTy gt.ee, 4,
Is impssble 70 enumeTaie s tine aags that were hung
pu hon ior OF ihe they were so numerous and
general Ibe whole ty sc med q bave put It's gayes,
attire sEl .srs Of rejoicing were cycry.hore 10 be SEGA
bErsrTrsr yos ru sxyrsw GROUND.
AZ J. O'Clock the cislerent regiments ordered to
march T. hrd street for the purpose Of tho graad rcye
Etof 10 the formation oi tie PROCESSION Tho lar, body
esd IA IA; dFtctos, 10 ofeer 10 get view o. the
mo0ts 20 take place hcre Dy the time the iroors ar.
vsG = ne Fround u its part q thc city appeared to
br tccuped By SPECTATORS, ard the military completely
Gl'ca TO street. fcn tEs Bay the south 10 Market
sireti o he Roth, disisnct q nessy ,so miles.
TLe rlcs were fosmsd on Third street at O'Clock.
Eselsty When Grand Gorthal Charles Duane aud s,aa.
ictraiss orTivea on tho psfade around. Major Gene
tais salute OF Aiieea guns was ared By Company A.
Lsht Artillery, Car, Haxey at the corner o. Third and
Mission streets. they tLen reviewed the ifoape. and
rcce along tho hOe extent o. the line uncovered The
daerer companies tautei them they passed and tie
whole sstne was one deeply impressive and truly mag
S'acsa'
THS PRoCrssoS.
Tie review ceremonies scrc coucaied abou, O'Clock,
when peparstVrs made tor forming the procession
70 take Up the Ucposed line OF march. Tns was very
Sou accomplished, aad with very i,e confusion the
Hans were vel devised and nsvrei before going upon
The kFount
lAe pi.eess,ioa was iofInel under ,ne direction q
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