The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-22
Military AE,Irs.

The Independence Guard, Twelfth regiment Lieutenant
Colonel FL. A. Weeks commanding, accompanied by Ro-
bertsons cornet band made fun dress parade yesterday
afternoon. They paTsded 1so uakets exclusive OF
missoned officers al i.e closeIs-n all about 200 men
II was understood that Mayer rernann was TO review
them in tie Park but induced forego the honor by
Major General Sanford and Brigadier General Hail. OIL
the ground that the regiment under orders to
sol'cate with the Tenth regiment and was no longer q
regiment. In the Park the regiment was reviewed by
Colonel John c. Cocks. After tac review the repim snt
made street parade, and elected much praise b. their
martial appearance.
NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY.
The following orders have just been promulgated by
Major General Sanford The celebration of If national
Anniversary
FIRST DIVISION New York STATE MILITIA }
NEW YORK. June IS, 1859. (
The division Will parade nonday the Ash day July
next, 10 celebrate the anniversary Of the declaration Of
American Independence, unoer the command Of Brgater
General hail.
The division lire win be formed on Fourteen. VI street
right on 81 oadway, Mt eight O'Clock A. n precisely.
Inc marching salute will received By tue Mayor and
common Council in front ri the Cl,y Hail. half past ten
O'Clock.
Bfissder General spoer win cause the national stand
ard 10 be sispayed from the B,e,y sn1 the mornpg s.,
ae 10 ne nfeu al sunrise by detachment from the First
pr gsde.
Br sader General Yates viii, direct national sau,e tn
oe hieo from the Battery at noon by detachment from
the Second brigade.
The Conmsary General will issue ammunition for the
Fourteenth street is hereby designated as the parade
grcnno Of the dvis on on the 4ta of July fron seven
oCock a. II. until The division shen have -ft III ground
she DIVISION staff viii report to General Hall, q. his
quarters, NJ seven O'Clock A. NJ
Byorcer of Charles W. SANFORD, Major General com.
manding,
ROBERT c. wETAoRE, Division Inspector
HEADQuAIarfRs SECOND BRIGADE N. Y. STATE MILITIA !
Nsw YORK, june Is, 1859.
In compliance with the above vision orders this brig
ade will parade fully 1nioraed armed aud eauippsd
S"nte pantaioonsl on Monday, the Attn OF July next
tight Oh Sixth avenue, at half past seveu O'Clock M
Colonel hiocken will order detachment o The Fourth
regiment 10 IRE national salute at noon Battery
Ibe brigade staff ~ill assemble tbe parade ground q.
quarter ar past seven O'Clock A. NJ
BY order OF B-ieader General Chas Yates.
SE Afford, Brigade Major and INSPECTOR.
THos. AIIcocK, Aid.
PRESENTATION TO CAPTAIN HERMAN.
Company G, Seventy first regiment, Capt. Alex p Kier
ran, waited 90 their commander Tuesday evening his
residence in Yves; Thirty eighth street, to present him
WITH email testimonial of their and regard OF bis
and The gih was On elegantly wrought and vauA
DE gold mccall bearing on one hiGe this nsIipliop:-
tretented TO Capt Alex P. Herman by The members of
Sonptny american GnGedl eeventsirat ..egioeot Y
he nannsr IN whh he ss ss ,S Pun sn ~ s sad fr
end prosperity Of he company, i'm e, 1869 :
Oe the reverse was engraved the coat OF arms of The
STATE me pesena;lcn took place In the Captains par
ors, anc tne presentation speech made by Private
Post who vas introduced by sergt Stevenson Mr. Post
alluded TO the exertions Of Capt K TO build up Con,
u devong hls time. money and energy al enterprise
which he had brought to successful seue aud for whi
ms comm ard fet truly grateful, aud rendered this
preston Of their kind reeards.
capt KEENAN,, though the testimonial yas entirely uu
expected, responded IN happy aud appropriate strain
audng 10 the early history of his command when tney
numbered only twelve men, and i subsequent progress
u" numbering seventy mea and concluded by inv,ag
VIC company to paTake OF some Of the good things of this
life.
After supper other speeches were made In response
10 toast complimentary to Col Vosburga ana the regi
ment large Assistant QuarermRser G. Co.son spoke at
length in happy strain andng 70 the proud pcslion of
Company t. paying TO IL and its commander the need OF
praise that was their DUE and arguing that while 40
proving conscience was proud reward for honesty Of
tonai reward OF gold medal the medal being visible
manifestation Of the happiness which an approving con
science must secure Qdartermaster Corson concluded
with toast complimentary TO the Milwaukee Light lard
one OF the members Of which present-Ezra Gardner
Eco and wbo acknowledged the compliment on behalf Of
himself and comrades in happy vein.
Other speeches folio ed Sergeants Stevenson and Row
land and prvates Post Underwood nud Gilbert beng the
speakers all testfyng TO the happy cordially of feeling
members OF bis command The company did separate
until near midnight
PARADE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD.
Colonel Dur has issued orders for the parade o. this
regiment for Thursday 10 morrow in full fatigue DRESS
white pants and with knapsscks containing one dsysr
oDs for field exercise, in connection with the other reg
ments Of the Third Brigade (sh and 55th) The line will
before eight O'Clock A. N. John A. Baker has been an.
pointed ordnance officer vice Droz resigned James S.
Mott has been appointed Ordnance Sergeant vice Baker
promoted.