The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-12


American Guard. Seventy irsS WsxsnAs"s-
Breakfast at the Lssssxe Ho"s~-acviev
by the Mayor and Common s,Vuncii I'm tho
Psrk-visit TO the Metropolitan Theatre
En,erssinment by the city Guard, sc, Sc.
The Milwaukee Light Guard, Captain John c. 3.sfE.
weather. arrived yesterday morning. o'clock In the
steamer Isaac Newton from Albssy They ei0,d
on arr val by company q, Captain W. Coles, Of the
Seventy fret regiment, American Guard The latter COM
pspy assembled at their armory the Centre Market
At Eve O'Clock A. w. IN full uniform, with white pants
Captain Coles bavipg received teegraphc despatch on
Friday night to the effect that the guests would not DO
ready 10 leave the until half past ocl,ok, he
did not march his command boat until
by that hour. Company paraded fry elk musxets,
exclusive Of officers and hecoseis, and march I'd doom
Broadway by paoops twenty three dies 'front.' headed by
Dodworths net band and the Reginent Drum Corps
The ching and general appearance Of the compAny
they proceeded down their guests quite Gro
dabe They arrived at steamboat dock shortly after
O'Clock, where the Nil waukcaps dsembs'k
ed and foi med In lDe Company marched down the
foot Of Cortandt street. and then counermAched until
the bead Of the company opposite the Msrcbxnss S
tel, when the command was halted Captain Coles and
eutenaDts May and Bostwck Then proceeded tbs
boat where cordial greeting took place between them
and the officers Of the Light Guard The latter company
atued 10 foil dress uniform which OF tHrk
blue Goa; trimmed no with light bofo white, with white
cross belts and white and blue shoulder knots and bear
skin skakos caps ornamented with gold ssel 'front.'
They ed thirty six muskets me Light Guard then
took up their line march, headed by their band up Oot
landt street, and a. they passed Company the lat
received them a. open order and At "present F"
Amer the ht~ankeans passed Company closed RANKS,
hsnked 10 the right, formed pa,oons, and theo
marched past TIE LRnt Guard who returned the salute
the Both commands then proceeded no Jort-
p vBAV thenc mia
where they AZ the troops marched aons the
eneet they attracted considerable attention. The Light
Guard 1ne oocy OF SOLDIERS, their marching and
general discipline Indicated they proceeded along the
route snn fully equal TO Of "cracK companies.
Tonpkips, Capt Bunce, Adjutant Demareet and otner
celebT Kies, par tcpated
After breakfast the Light Guard and their escort march.
ed up Broadway around Union square, and theuce
Broadway ana through the west gate into the Park,
where they drew up in line in front of the City
Hall. The officers Of Company those OF the
Light Guard then proceeded TO the Mayors Office
when The latter were introduced to Mayor remanu
by Colonel Vosburgh. The Mayor treated his vsters
with usual urbanity AND w,sh. them pleasant time
I'D the Empire city. The officers returned TO their
anos when the troops we're revieaed by the and
some OF tho members OF the Common Council Ood
woi ts band cDlvened the scene by dscoursIng some
beautiful aas After the Mayor bad psesed up aud
the nbts. be returned TO hs original position,
troops marched in review in coumn by p,asoons
The sight was beautiful, and both compaoies marched
properly observed and the officers saatd Mayor as
they passed with and correctness which forth
the cheers and enthusiasm OF the spectators From
time the troops left the STEAMBOAT dock until the parade
was smisseu they were followed by immense hroug
OF anxious spectators and during the review the
Abe steps of the CRY Hall and the srsssplots in
the vicinity were cfoweed with handreds Of
men, and children. After the review
the visitors corted to their quarters at the Asor
House. Company then returned to the Armory. The
City Hall hotels and shipping here had their flags spread
to the breeze honor Of tho arrival Of the distinguished
vsters. The reception was conducted with unusual
degree Of ease ana coraiiy, which credsbe the
Escort and Eleasil & TO the vsers.
THER VISIT TO THE METRO eOLIrAN THEATRE.
At quarter past seven O'Clock Company c escorted
the Light Guard and their guests to the Metropolis
theatre. The escort was by the band At
the theatre tho ont seats a the passquste reserved
for the military. The house tolrsbv well ned and
Il fares Of many Of tho officers o. the FIRST vaion
visible in parts Of play
the second act, the American Guard, 9TH their
guests proceeded by invitation, TO the armory Of the
THE CITY GUARD ARM0RY.
The magnificent armory Of the City Guard, was ele-
gaDty luminatediby fancy jets Of gas At end Of the
semi circle composed Of fancy gas jets with
the words Getty Guardo On the other ond Of tho room
was the compapy's motto, also composed Of gus jets
viz-"sans peur, Of reproche" without fear with
out reproach) The company drawing room, elegantly
furnished with elegant furniture thrown open for the
accommodation Of their guests as the visitors entered
the the members Of the City Guard citizens oress
with fatigue caps, were drawn up one side Of the
After the last hle entered the door, Adjutaot
". b. Draper, OF the City Guard, proposed
three cheers and hger for their guests the Aiwau
kee Light Guard aud The American Guard. The compl
mtnt was ret, rned BY three times three cheers
Adutant RArnR then IN afew remarks extended 70 the
armoTy he was proud 70 say to this the glorious Empire
city. He was sorry that the City Guard could have
the opportunity TO extend TO them in substantial
manner their siecon for them brothers in arms and
nc also regretted the absence Of the Commandsnt Of the
City Guard on that occasion He then invited them TO
par,ake Of the bounty spread before them,
Without any further ceremony the entertainers and the
guests proceeded to parske Of an excellent collation.
amid the popping Of corks and cordial greetings Of those
present. Tho band played several marches and quick
stsps with very good effect.
LAwRIsCE FooT Of the City Guard, called for, and
in few seconos that gentleman for ward said
that The honor conferred upon him by the request
Sae mems s Of the City Guard he was hsppy
to see such fine representative Of brother sol
die,s from distant Guy Of the West. he was
welcome from the bottom Of their hearts Organized az
they for the protection Of the laws Of the and
the civil and religions institutions, he hoped would ever
be their pride 70 hand in hand brother soldiers TO
out these important The concluding remarks
were quite inaudbie OWING 10 the enthusiasm various
Capt srARKwEA1BER, Of the Light Guard said that
the members OF the City Guard would per.
and it twas almost impossible Ifor him 70 address
them that occasion with any pleasure 10 himself or to
Leht Guard, whom had the honor TO command, that
hey sent cordial greeting 70 the City Guard Of New
city y ~oa Hs ss SaDsy the
meet them Ia the armory Of tho Light f Guard
Of Milwsukee, occasion ike that He
believed that the Light Guard would extend the
right band Of fellowship them and brother SOL
ders Of the city New York He was tue old Empire
State it was the State where he born; in the old
county Oeego the county Of hoops and he came from
hoop pole hmse one OF the fret counties of the
Empire State, and he proud Say he a son
Of that State; and he greeted them brothers
In conclusion proposed the Following sentiment which
was received with cheers, viz-"To the City Guard Of
New York, the Milwaukee Light Guard ex
TENDS to them and their bruthers in arms
the right band Of observation-disclosures when they met
but brothers when they parted"
Sergeant Cooper, of the City Guard, then sang q num-
Der OF humorous sougs and just before midnight COM
papy sepsi aIed
For Gay and 10 the Milwaukees are excused
fcm military DUTY, many Of them peipg merchants
desire little time 10 transact priv business. On Toes
day the Light Guard will make full dress parade and
under the escort Of company ID, Captain d.
G. Mescbutt, VIII proceed 70 visit the inst-
tutions under the charge OF the Governors OF
the Almshouse at Backwali's and Rapdal's Islands.