The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-19
The State Of New York Military Convention


In accordance with an announcement made some time
since the officers composing the military organization Of
the state, me. in respectable numbers in Cornthan Hall
in Mo city OF Rochester at IL o'clock a. H., June IL
1850 The objects OF the Convention will be readily appre
hcndcd-to bringing together Of those to whom has beer
assign cd tho duty OF keeping up the military organization
" tho State for the purpose OF consultation TO the bes
mode OF reaching e end sought and tho details essential
10 ls accomplishment, OF tho objects had in view.
Tho officers OF tho association tho following
Observation-Disclosures General Charlie. d. spicef, First
Brigade New York.
T,ra vice Freadnt-Brigadier General Henry A. Sam
- ~ Eighth Brigade Samsonvle
s.ead rfee Presidcn,-Brigadcr General Ransom II.
Tyler, Twenty second Brigade Fulton.
Third T,oe Observation-Disclosures General Thomas s.
Gray Fourteenth Brigade, Warrensburg.
ftss1a Vee Ircsident-i'risadicr General A. H. Pros
colt Seventeenth Brigade, Mohawk
7Snr.We-Colonel II. S. Fairchild, Fifty fourth ReSi
m.ut, Rochester.
eighth Regiment, Prattsviiio.
Cta7esyNnoug Srradry-Brgadier General Gustavus A.
Scrofgs Thirty first Brigade Buffalo.
Tho Convention called to order by the President
who introduced Rev NJ Gray, chaplain who offered up a
prayer for the prosperity OF the association and the ad
elnent OF the cause which they assembled.
The rp.hipsar thon addressed tho association briefly
with respect the objects for which tho association wa
formed.
Tbs following Is the address
Gcntomen OF the New York State Military Association
Il thank you briefly but most sincerely for tho honor
able position which your kind confidence has elevate
mo- with thorough consciousness Of tho duties an
responsibilities which devolve upon mo a. the presen
exponent Of The views Of this associate body could wish
that better able 10 enumerate IL requirements an
advocate it, intentions Of Improvement But whatsoevs
may lack in power can assure you that there can
devoted friend in heart in spirit and in nclna
ton the honorable and 10 our country indispensable
institution, OF which this association V componen,
part. With the organic design Of tho associa
tioH you already conversant, as my prcds
have oquently recorded s intent and progress
from session to session. We havo return our
heartfelt gratitude TO tho Almighty Dsposer OF human
events only that meet with undimnlshcd ranks
but that prosperity unexampcd has, In the interim, abun
dainty blessed beloved country. Tho Council Of Ad
nnstraton viii present for your consideration and
ton their annual report In conclusion, gentlemen,
mot cordially congratulate you upon the full
thr pioneer organization and sincerely trust thai
eyampe Of this unison Of thought aud action for the IT
roses of Improvement and The ambition 70 excel may b,
mua,ed by tho entire Of the service, 70 the self
tanning reputo and acknowledged usefulness OF ni
Of such vital importance to tho conservation Of
country's peace, hberiy and honor.
Tho address received with warm marks OF appro
baton.
Tho members then proceeded to the transaction OF som