The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-04
American Guard.

MASS MEETING OF THE sEvENTY-FIRsT REGIMENT.
Pursuant a notification published yesterday morning,
the members Of the above named regiment congregted
in their armory, at the Of Grand and
Centre streets. Every member had been particularly
quested TO be present, for the discussion Of the best
and adoption Of resolutions to trouble in the
| camp that appeared looming in the distance The
members complain that the original principle Of their
regiment has been invaded, and desire to maintain the
principle upon which they first formed themselves into
military body intact and nvolate BY what follows it
will be that the indiscriminate amagamation OF
foreign citizens with native born Americans in the classi
fcaton Of the regiment is the main subject in dispute
the members of the regiment holding the opinion that the
Seventy first is American corps and ought continue
The American Guard organized about five six
years ago. as " exclusively" American regiment, in
principle and membership, and that principle has been
carried until few months ago, when Of the
flank companies (A) was disbanded and the New York
Light Guardthep of the Fifty NTH regment-transerred
to I'LL the vacancy. The Light Guard-contrary 10 the
principle Of the organization of the regiment,
the State law-brought in several foreigners. The
jorty Of the regiment regard the innovation in very
The meeting called to order by the nomination Of
]. W. 7. Van Ripper TO the chair.
The CHAIRMAN briefly returned thanks for the honor
which had been done him in calling him TO the chair.
They had met there that evening with different and
feelings but he knew that there subject which
they all agreed and that desire for the pro-
grees and advancement Of the Seventy first regiment
| IL would depend entirely upon their actions
ther the regiment should 60 forward retrograde
| movement. Union was necessary If they intended TO
preserve the American character Of the regiment Their
enemes-and their name is cgion-had thought that
meeting together would tend TO iDure their organzaton
but he believed that the effect would be exactly contrary
and that their future would be made harmonious from
the fact Of their meeting and exchanging their IDEAS
Mr. A. s. Bodine elected Secretary: and Messrs
Tompkins, Bogert, Wilson, Wallace, Naylor, Post, and
| Mr.. PArN wished know if the Chairman was a mem.
| Der Of Company B?
CHARMAN-Yes
PATIEN-An active member9
CHAIRMAN-None Of your business (Cheers)
Mr.. PATTEN said he as good member OF the Seven
ty first any and thought he had right put the
| question -
| quietly.
The following preamble and resolutions then read
! and adopted by acclamatiop-
The Of regimen nereoy destroying the
ay OF the Guard and feeling desirous of
Resolved That we, members the regiment here
sembed do hereby pledge ourselves 70 DO tnng within
power to preserve the American nationality of the reg
Resolved That We the members OF the regiment viii net
belong to the regiment any longer than circumstances TAI WI
authority to prevent the admission OF foreign born czens in
Resolved That understanding as did from Col vosburgh
tlatahe company recently admitted into The resmen would
regiment have been deceived p This matter
I'd ns Ss vssSr SSSa s
him before hs company Was admitted in The regnent IN re
any understanding that he was to admit lone but native born
Resolved copy resolutions be signed by the
chairman and secretary of this meeting and the board
In the regiment
Several of the members then loudly called to
address the meeting.
Private WALLACE offered few remarks processing his
determination TO maintain the American character Of the
regiment.
Lieut. STONE followed in the same strain observing that
an effort was being made TO break down the American
character Of the regiment but he hoped that every
Der would be firm the backbone keeping up the
tionaity OF the corps.
Lieut. TRAfFoRD did not intend to speak much, but he
ready to act. The regiment was American, and
thing they could rely on-an American feeling still exist
| ed in the country
| A vorG-Tbank God for that
Lieut. TRAFFoRp-A feeling and union still sufficient
| msntan American regiment
A VoIE-1hats so.
Lieut. TRAfYoRD-And not at least in having first
| division exclusively American. (Checrs)
Capt MnscHuTT had little to add He would remain with
the regiment SO long as continued American, and no
longer. When lost that principle would sink to the
lowest depth He offered the following resolutions which
were adopted, nenaine contrddice'te:-
whereas the Seventy first regiment of the New York State
rey American military corps the FIRST division OF the New
t s yno n none But Smerica1s on Taaro and aun
hs with no feelings Of dsrespeet those
bu spirit of generous rivalry having emerged from OBJ
tory OF winch glows brighter
oar bosoms from ne pssno' that we are better but Amer
kesolved, That we do not deem Il prOscripive to
principles Of our Organization but an aggravated Insult
10 suqgrst the Abandonment OF motto, fuI OF
the Of the that tried soulsp
of whose Farewell Address confirmed the
that denounce with the highest INDIGNATION
the efforts Of any Individual combination of Individuals
among who. for their selfish Advancement
mssppy the influence they have obtained at hanls
Resolved 1hst the several companies OF the
regiment do not admit hereafter any members In their
psny but native born citizens.
Capt. Ma1zLFR had the rise d the regiment, and
ready " fall with it, II II must fall IL could be
thing else than American
Staf Officer CARSON made len gthy speech, spholdng
the American character Of the regiment but dcprcang
TOO hasty proceedings.
Mr.. DE NoYcs hand and soul in the matter and
would support nDhng but the original organization.
Private WALLACE made an ultra American Speech "
which Col Vosburgh not over leniently banded Hc
also read lengthy protest against the admission OF TO-
reigners.
Lieut. MOORE would stand by the regiment as an Amer
organization and longer He WAS about OF the
Oldest members in the corps He dsapproved OF the su
pcrior officers trying to beard the privates.
Mr. JENNINGS Of company A, was loudly called for and
on appearing, said that his company had already been
condemned without hearing, and feeling that he stool
before meeting condemned he could not adj.
hem though he had enough 10 say occupy them
hour He thought the proceedings Ind been too hasty
and that meeting should have been first called by Tie
proper atahorites.
Three cheers and tiger were given Cor COMPANY A.
after which several other addresses devcred The
meeting separated wih the hope that harmony will soon