New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-26
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Yesterday the s>Yenfy-slNn AnhiVers1Ty oi voc
evacuation Of New-Y1rk BY the British Army, was
celebrated in this city BY grand parade OF the fus'
Division N. Y State Militia, nnder command OF Brga-
der General Hall The weather Wa roos propiiioas,
and from an early boar Of the morning unsi late IN the
afternoon the streets were .hronged with soldiers, and
ssns of martial music resounded in almost every part
Of the city. The exercises Of the day were openedwih
the presentation Of beautiful flag ard coiers, by the
Corporation Of New-York the 5Stk Regiment, under
the command of Colonel lie Gal. Tie ceremony took
place in front Of the City Hail. and the presentation
was made BY his Honor Mayor Tiemann. The regi-
uen, having been been drawn up in line, the COM
uaRdirR officer advanced and was addressed follows
BY the Mayor;
Cot. LEGAL: The pleasing duty devolyes on me, on
behalf Of the civil authorities 10 present. to you and the
Officers and soliers of the 18th Regiment under your
comm and this stand OF coors, the gift OF the Gay OF
New-lork 10 a portion Of lie military organization.
Beautiful asre the standards a. works OF art, their
intrinsic value is but slight, however m comparison
with the confidence and respect Of which theysre the
testimonials and of the mutual obligations OF which
they are the visible signs and expressive symbols.
The excellent discipline and public spnt whlen You
have always exhibited since your first organization
we'll erits this appreciation while the honopd name
of IAavete-thaf gallant soldier of Liberty and friend
and companion Of Washington-which you bear,
warns the heart Of every citizen to your corps Ills
vices in behalf of American freedom have en-,
craven his memory deep IN our hearts, ana
will forever unite in closest sympathy onr
people to the great French nation TO Which he oe-
longs The patriotism and gaantry Of our citizen sol
diery as well as s obedience 10 law, have proved IN
our case happily cheap and effective defense, and no
words of mine adequately express the debt OF graft
tude the people of this City owe to the First DIVISION,
from the veteran Maor-,ienera who has commanded
them for nearly quarter of century, aud who has
reached nearly fifty wears service to the youth Who
to-day shoulders his musket for the hrst time IN us
ranks. II was with mingled feelings Oh regre, anu
gratitude that witnessed the devotion with which,
during recent OCCASION the members OF the DIVISION
responded 10 the call of duty and at an nclement sea-
SON. left home and endured the hardshps, II not the
dangers of actual war. soldier to-day ana ciuleh
Tomorrow while our military enforce the law, no
danger need be apprehended that they VIII be the
instrument to be used for the destruction OF hb-
erty They have proved that they are IN all re-
spects competent to crush the utmost violence 10 De
apprehended from domestic disturbances and even IN
this era of colossal armies the division would itse be
formidable obstacle to the approach OF an enemy 10
our shores. assure you that my heart mas swollen
with pride and pleasure every time have stood on
this SPOT and watched the serred lines OF gterng pay
ones as each regiment passed by, aud heard the tn
butte of popular applause echoed by the Judeous COM
mendations of military critics on the accuracy OF tue
drill and the martial bearing OF our soldiers Neces-
sary however AS IL the cultivation OF military spirit
among Us as an element Of national strength ana the
only sure buwgrk Of free institutions, on your orgsni-
zation depend other interests OF the utmos; moment,
involving nothing less than the defense OF the homes
and affairs of this great city from anarchy aud saeeEe'
The ordinary guardians OF the peace Of this metropolis,
would be unable to cope with an armed mob, instl,
gated to civil war by wicked and crafty men, ana
before aid could reach us from without our street
might be polluted with slaughter, and our homes
desolated by wholesale robbery and connagration:.
The arms YOU bear, always at the can OF
civil authorities in yindication oil the majesty
of the law, the preservation OF peace ana
L. frftaf will a
after prove sufficient TO repress those evils of mobs and
riots so cruel in the misery they cause to individuals
so dsgaceful to the community where hey oreaA OUT
and so fatal in the end 10 free institutions rake then
Sir for yourself and feow.sOlders these standards,
emblazoued with the emblems of State and city;
rally around them the token OF the confidence OF
great city-yOurs by birth, or adoption, care not
whch-Iegard them with love and affection only second
To that Won bear the glorious flag OF the Union which
floats above. Preserve them from dlshonor, guard
them from any stain they are the symbol OF duty
"a word alike sacred to the soldier ana the cizen'
Receive them to your ranks with solemn resolution
TO perform your part of the obligation II implied, for
they are the pledge that in your hands rests the safety
of our old and children, our wives ana daughters
our churches and resdes-a that ia dearest and no
Lest 10 our hearts, and that neither foreign INVASION
nor domestic treason njure us, while you remain
true and loyal soldiers.
Col lie Gal RESPONDED as follows:
SIR. In the name Of the regiment which have the
honor to command, return TO the City Of New York,
through Sir ITS worthy representative huu nedu,
its thanks for the honor conferred IN bestowng this
proud mark of the confidence repOsed by in this body
of adopted citizens, who have voluntarily enrolled
themselves in the militia ofthe State to defend should
occasion demand the institutions and fresdes OF the
country which has given them home and taken them
into the bosom of its family. accept them with graf
itude and prde-gratitude for the distinction conferred
and pride that we should have made ourselves worthy
10 have these emblems of the State intrused to our
care. / will not repeat the usual expressions and
promises of devotion and duty but should our services
ever be required we will let acts speak for them
selves taking for rule of action the principle tbas
guided the patriot whose eifgy is emblazoned upon
your valued Gift, and who bears the proud title OF
!; The Friend of the Father Of his Country that for
the cause of Liberty man must sacrifice fortune ute,
life and all that may be dear to mas heart: ana TO
this, Sir. we pledge our honoTs Applause.
The Colonel having given the flag in charge OF the
Color Sergeant, addressed the regiment as follows:
"GaIde Lafayette: To your care i now commit this
evidence Of the confidence reposed in you and know
that YOU will not prove reereant to the trust
The regiment then passed in review before the
Mavor. and marched up TO Fourteenth street to take
their place in The line The State color is of blue silk
ard frnged with gold It bears the State arms in fine
silk embroidery, with the motto Excelsior, surround
ed by the following inscriptions;
PRESENTED BY THE CORPORATION
OF EEN-fORk