Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-08-11
TIE GENERAL JAcKsoN's GOLD BOX.

The joint committee OF both boards OF the CON-
lnon council of New York, which was appointed
some time ago to select Tue person most worthy 10 re-
ceive the gold stuff box that was presented to Gen.
Andrew Jackson By the authorities Of hat city, soon
after bis elevation TO the Presidency and at his death
left by him to that person who should be adjudged to
have been the most valiant in defence of his coun-
try's rights have Mt length concluded their lAbors,
aud decided tha, this gift Of nesnable value should
be given Lieut.. Colonel Garrett Dyckmaii, OF the
New York Regiment which served IN the Mexican
war. The following communications signed by a
plumber of gentlemen, was received by the commit
tee, and IL which are embodied the grounds upon
which the conclusions OF the committee are based.
Gentlemen The undersigned, in claiming IL behalf
of Lieut. Col. Dyckman the gold box left by Andrew
Jackson, do not so on the grounds that be was the
brsvest man in the New FORK Regiment, or that his
ralsntry in tho war with Mexico was unparalleled to
the exclusion Of every other soldier 10 tbat
on the plea of his lofty military position of the
officers of the First Regiment New York Volunteers
but Oh tis ground OF his having performed as many
deeds Of bravery aud darinS, aud added as mucl
honor by his services TO the escu'cheon OF his Stat.
as any other man engaged in tho war; to the truth y
which We proudly refer, without the fear Of coutra
dictjon, to the following specifications:
tifst. For having, from the landing at the lsant
of Lobos to the final surrender of the CITY Of Mexico
| the best disciplined company in the regiment, tht
men being always under the most thorough commsnc
and control.
Second. For leading h;. company or the first Sun
day after the landing at Vera Cruz as skirmishers OF
the .aud plains near its walls, aud taking position OIL
the Orizaba road, holding that position while unde
Gre from nearly all the batteries OF the
hearing o! the eue,ny-un;; dark, when ordered L
| retire behind sand hill.
Third. For his having taken the succeedirc
evening possessou Of tie Orasba road and judcious
" postirr pickets thus preventing all communicative
! from the road 10 the city during that night.
! Fourth. For having ;ske position with his com
.ks n'.,,.t, mt hin al
| mile of sly hundred OF the enemy 20 prevent til,
| en,rance TO the ci:y-:he eiemy ss before rected
could be distinctly beard giving orders-and Tor per
forming constantly III his company scouting duty
around the walls aud roads OF tie city duriuG the
| same time.
Fifth. For having engaged aud sustained charge
from six hundred lancers. holding the position unit
relieved by Col. Ward =. Burnett. al Nuevs Kan
| cbo.
Sixth. 70. gallant services. equal to aay other insl
! or officer. at Cerro GorGo.
Seventh For leading his company in charge q
| Cberubusco, and remanng IN advance OF Iis com
m0nd under the shGrpest tre OF nasketry eSperienc
ed duriug the war, waere be fell severely wounded
thus set;,rs az example Of bravery FOX bis men tt
| emulate
Eighth Q, devo,ins his ;ims sEd attention TO ;ht
| dscipiiue comfort and interes, OF bis men. .
| Niuth In never saving 10 his mon TO- "net
there chance tor Srusti with the enemy, ou
always saying "Ccms"-as he never would perm;
either ctcer private of his company to Do III "a
vance OF him in action. or III auy o.ler auty "uei'
he was i'll command.
Teuth. For receiving the endorsement OF hi
brother olcers, both and junior. OF his condac
as brave soldier aud officer and gentleman by cleo
ting him FROM the position pf Junior captain 10 tba
Of major.
Col. Dykeman is quite young man, aud refused Il
put in bis Claim until the committee, induced by th'
testimony OF numerous witnesses, waited upon nan
and urged him TO make application. Dc finally dc
SO ard the result has been be- has received ons
of the greatest marks OF houor soldier could possess
The snuff box, which i. vsusd al SlHiW is now IL
the hands Of Andrew Jackson. Jr, Of Tennessee
Ohio purposes bringing it 10 New York himself.
viii probably be presented to Msor d. by the com
m,se, in front of the City Hall, the l4;h Septem
bsr on which occasion the military are expected to b.
out, banquet given, aud rather splendid anai
| made Of the proceeding.