Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-08-15

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ttes g 10Th hesrds Fl tn eonnea council Of New
Iosk. Shdh US sPpentsd scsss tine ago to select
6e pason mo2 worthy to seoeive the gold snuff box
at -: presented to Gen. Audrey Jackson BY the |
eu1hsnies OF hat cay, soon afeS his 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 countrys rights have
ut length concluded their labors, and decided that
this gift of inestimabe value should be given Lieut.
Colonel Garrett Dyckman, Of the New York Regi-
ment, which served in the Mexican war; The fol-
loaing communication, signed by number sf gem
hemen, received by the committee, and:in which
are embodied the grounds upon which the conclu.
sions Of the committee are based. s<sty >
Gentlemen The undersigned, in claimingin behalf
of Lieut. Col Dyckman the gold box left by Andrew
jackson, do not 90 on the grounds that be Was the
bravest man in the New York Regiment, or that his
galantry in the With Mexico was unparalleled
to the exclusion Of every other soldier in that war;
nor the plea of his lofty military position As one
unteers, but on the ground Of his having performed
az many deeds of bravery and daring. and added as
much honor by bis services to the escutcheon of his
State as any other man engaged in the war; to the
truth of which proudly REFER without the fear of
contradiction to the following specifications:
First. For having, from the landing at the Island
of Lobos to the final surrender of the city of Mexico
the best disciplined company in the regiment, the
men being always under the most thorough command
and control.
Second For leading his company on the first Sum
day after the landing at Vera Cruz as skrmshers on
the sand plains its walls, and taking position
on the Orzaba road holding that position while un-
der fire from nearly all the batteries of the city
within hearing of the enemy-until dark, when Or
dered to retire behind a sand hill.
Third For bis having taken on the succeeding ev-
ening possession of the Orzaba road and judcious-
ly posting pckets, thus preventing all communca-
ton from the road to the city during that night.
Fourth. For having taken a position with his
company of twenty-eight men in ambush, and with
in hall mile Of six hundred of the enemy to prevent
the entrance to the cty-the enemy, before reci-
ted, could be distinctly heard given ordersand for
perform ng constantly in his company scouting duty
around the walls and roads ofthe city the during
time. ,.- ... b. '--5-
Fifth. For having engaged and sustained charge
from six hundred ancers, holding the position until
relieved by Col. Ward B. Burnett at Nueva Ran
cho.
Sixth For gallant services equal to any other man
or officer, at Cerro Gordo.
Seventh. For leading his company in charge at
mand under the sharpest fire of musketry experen-
ced during the war, where he fell severely wounded,
thus setting an example of bravery for his men to
emulate.
Eighth. For devoting his time and attention to the
discipline, comfort and interest of his men.
Ninth. In never saying to his men "Go," when
there was chance for brush with the enemy, but
always saying Come, "-as he never would permit
either officer private of his company to be in ad
vance of him in action or in any other duty where
he was in command
Tenth. For receiving the endorsement of his broth
or officers. both senior and junior, of his conduct
brave soldier and officer and gentleman by electing
him from the position of junior captain to that Of
major.
Col Dykeman is quite young man, and refused
to put in his claim until the committee induced by
the testimony of numerous witnesses waited upon him
and urged him to make application He finally
did and the result has been that he has received
one of the greatest marks of honor soldier could
possess
The snuff box, which is valued at 81 900, is now
in the hands of Andrew jackson, Jr, of Tennessee,
who purposes bringing it to New York hi,nself 1t
will probably be presented to Major D. by the COM
mttee, in front of the City Hail. the 18th Septem
ber on which occasion the military are expected to
be out banquet given, and rather splendid affair
made of the proceeding.