The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-13
The military.


The Military.
OUR SOUTHERN vIsIrERs- PROGRAMME FOR THEIR
RECEPTION.
The May or and Common Council Of Richmond Va and
the Richmond reys, who to escort on their visit
TO this city expected to arrive this afternoon and
to be received with the highest honors civic and military,
and hsnesomey entertained during their stay. The fol
loving the official programme adopted by the specia
joint committee Of the Common Council
The special committees appoined.by the Boardsf Alder
men ana Councilmen make arrangements for the
cepon OF their vsans ~ill meet on Saturday, the 18Th
inst. at elk O'Clock p room No. City Hail, woence
they will escorted TO the by detachment
the Seventh regiment National Guard and receve their
gueeis and Escort them TO their quarters at the Aetropo
tan Hotel
On Monday, the 18th inst his Honor the Mayor and
Common Council OF New York will meet at nine o'clock
81 The Metropolitan Hotel, whence they and guests
viii be escorted by detachu of the Seventh regi
ment National Guard and the Richmond 1reys 10 toe
steamboat BeDdrCk Huosop at 100. of Gland street
which Will convey them to the pubic insutioas under
the direction Of the Governors OF the Almshouse
TUESDAY, the l6b, his Honor the Mayor the Com
mon Council will assemble al The CITY Hall, at 23o p. NJ
10 review The Richmond 6Teys and detachment OF the
Seventh regiment Nstiopsl Guard
AT seven O'Clock p NJ his Honor the Mayor aud the
Common Council will meet al the MeropOltap doiel, 70
participate III the banquet to be gwen By them 10 their
guests.
Special Ctmnaaees-A ldsrmer-rhom W. Adams,
Michael ruomey, William ]. PECK, James Overs, joan
Lynts. Councmeu-wm Lspbee-, Jr., George P
Bckiord, Alexander Fresr Joan Viu rne Abraham Lent
THOMAS W. ADAMS, Chairman.
j. SEYMOUR MATHEWS, Secretary.
THE DISARMAMENT OF THE TWELFTH REGIMENT
THE CASE BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL"
The members of the Twelfth regiment assembled in
force yesterday before the Joint Committee Of the Com
mon Council The committee were apponied to hear
statement of both sides Of the qIeson Generals
Sanford and Even recently sent in remon STRANGE
the resolution adopted previously by the Com Council
to memorabilia the Governor for the reorganization Of the
CORPS
In the absence Of Alderman Brady the chair was D:
cuped by Councilman Laimbeer. Toe charm stated
that full committee not present they would al
journ The meeting to another day the OF the
regiment desired such q Some consultation
among the members OF the regiment folio sed which
terminated by III, chairman announcing they would hear
any who willing to represent day and
suggesting that the others night state their views
bly, all round,
A. P. DAIRYMrE .urgeou Of the regiment, introduced
Captain Boy TO the committee of the Oldest
bers Of the corps. The Captain wanted TO know why
neither Generals Sendford nor Even present, TO
speak for their sidtf We're they afraid to the
gentlemen present before committee of the city govern
mept He could see no reason for having such corps
the Twelfth oisbar ded, which always well known
the high staie of It's discipline and the general good
duct OF its members. They had been charged with viola
lion Of discipline but there facts 10 prove they
have not acted throughout citizens should always do
de hoped the committee would we'll the that
neither Of the generals were presen. 10 substanae their
reMorstIaLce
Captain HusoS, beirg next introduced, said the
Twelfth regiment had always been regarded
as respectable and well disciplined body OF
men. For his part he always prided himself
ben q its MEMBER while no despised the Teeth In
ccmpsrisoD and would decline to for that
Ihey might esy II they pleased he violated military dig
opne but be could shos many instances of where enc
rails Even and sanford did not in accordance with
berg ab say that he has acted the present case
like citizen who will not suffer hs rights 10 be wresed
from bin by any despoc actions
COL Cox thought that II military officers were to be
obeyed 10 all they might order the citizens would soon
perhaps, ia 70 occasion 10 come 10 conflict with them
Cen sandlora orceied BIN to ire on citizen passing
quietly in the street. he would decline to do IT, though
might be continually repeated that 10 guilty OF
breach OF discipline Or General Sanford brought up
g military force to adjourn the present meeting he
would oppose him. And the action which he calls
breach Of discipline Just as little correct order
from amtary commander either Of these would have
been. He hoped the committee would repem Der the
character of The Twelfth. ard 1t. history in comparison
with other regiments, he felt no doubt 10 his mind il
they cid What the nature Il their report TO the Common
Council viii be.
Sapdiord or Even should be present TO substantiate
OF the statements made in their remonstrance and
he thereupon adjourned the COMMITTEES till future day
THE NEW STATE lRsENAL-TEsTING THE ROOF.
Tie Roof Of the State Arsenal, building at the
of Thirty fifth strickland Seventh avenue, under
direction of John W. Rtch, Esq., architect, was satsfac
tory tested yesterday by placing upon o. the prno
pal trufses quantity Of bricks weighing sixty tons.
rhese bricks had remained on the truss for twenty four
hours without producing any apparent effect, and mum
Der of scientific men who present yesterday ex
pressed the opinion that the roo; able 10 sustain
much greater weight than by any combination of crcnm
will be likely to be placed upon it, Although the
roof presents obvious and Intrinsic evidences OF great
strength yet in vsv Of the crash of the old arsenal Mr.
Rtch deemed adv sable to submit 1t to the severes
test and has passed the ordeal in the most satisfactory
manner. Mr.. Fitch has entitled himself to great credit
for the thorough manner IN which be bias carried
this work This roof is The largest in this city, add
with perhaps two exceptont-those Of railroad tepots at
Springfield Mass and Richmond, Va-the largest in toe
Unec States 1t eco feet long, IS feet vide "ifem out
out and So feet span in the clear Il s simply tie
and girder truss roof, while those Of the depos
mentioned the regular Howe bridge rhs
arsenal expected TO be completed and ready for occupl
ten by the middle OF October when 1t will be duly nau-
gurated by the military of this city Tie lower story is
designed for ordnance and cavalry equipments second
floor for depository for small arms and infantry equip
ments, and the third floor for immense drl room, 10
which whole regiment can with be put through ali
tie evouiions Of the school the be:ialion." The
room might contain 500 soldiers, and many
could find place. necessary in other parts OF the build
rg. The contractor Mr. Goodwin, deserves 10 be comp
mented for the prompt and satisfactory ia which
he has fulfilled his obligations 10 the state.