The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-09-04

The New Coloys Tor the SeveGth Hc8fment.
II will be remembered that the occasion u the 70
moyal Of the remains Of President Monroe IRON new
York Virginia, 1855, the Seventh regiment National
Guard, Colonel Duryce accompanied them - guard OF
honor On their ncrth~Ard this gallant corps
halted for day Washington where they we're reviewed
by the President and greatly admired by all the citizens
who since looked upon the Seventh their
beau IDEAL citizen soldesy That visit inspired degree
Of military enthusiasm among the young OF the Dis
ict which has resulted In the formation Of several iude
pendent corps and entire reorganization Of the militia
which had been altogether dnbanded.
Again, whom Mills equestrian statue Of Washington was
to be iDsogurated the 22d o. February last the &c.
venth regiment promptly travelled two hunded and forty
miles in reeponse V Invitation from the Committee Of
Congress 70 participate In those interesting ceremonies
The weather was not propous the season Of the year
was the M ct unpleasant FOR such exoursons, and many
things ccnspred TO try the patience and tcmpcs Of both
guests and hosts yet the gentlemen soldiers VINO
pose crack regiment too well bred and thorough
ly disciplined to make any unseemly exhibitions or rr
taticn or disappointment. All emulated the noble
example r Colonel Ieierts in their epdca-
= make the best Of every thing, and
determination to enjoy themselves, however crcum-
stances might shape themselves. Tho Impression made
upon the minds of the citizens Of Washington by tne
patriotism, gailantry and gentlemanly bearing Of this
regiment, both officers and men, exhibited during
these visits be efaced II Ia which
prses everything that il noble and honorable in the ct
and the soldier.
So general and powerful was this sentiment that IT
found expression In an official form at the very NEXT
meeting OF the City Councils On the 27h Of February,
In the Board Of Aldermen, Mr. w. n. Ward introduced
the follow ing preamble and resolutions
ON oRDNAScKs-JoNr RESOLUTION or THANKS TO Im
SEVENTH REGIMENT AND orHxR MILITARY COMPANIES
Whereas the officers and soldiers Of the Seventh rcgi
ment Of the city Of New York, "The Baltimore City
Guard" and The Law reysn OF the city Of Baltimore
"The Read Rides" Of Chestertown, Maryland .The
Alexandria Rihemcn, Of tho city OF Alexandria, and
THE Potomac Lgh, lnfantry !" and "Ihe Georgetown
patriotism, having promptly responded " the invitation
or Congress 70 participate 10 the ceremonies Of the nau
city the Ed Of 70 ,ruary Instant have einenty
titled themselves the thanks the country and par
herefoIe be resolved by he Board q Aldermen and
Board Of Common Council OF the city OF wAahngon that
the Mayor be- and he rs hereby 70
TO said regiment and companS the thanks Of the City Of
Washington by sending 70 them copy Of the above pro-
anDbe and this resolution
Be- further resolved, That tho Mayor be requested to
suitable stand Of cooss for presentation 10 the
seventh regiment Of the city Of New York. the OF
and on behalf q the city Of Washington; arm,
President Of Board % e o9 = DcnG Council.
President OF Board of Aldermen.
JAMES C. BERREr, Mayor.
They were read three times aud passed unanimously,
YEAs-Messrs. Brown Blyly, Clarke, ponoho Dunning.
ton, Fsier McSrhany, Moore, Pearson, Price, Ward and
the Pres ide1t--12.
NAys-Nonc.
They were resolved by the Common Council the same
evening" and parsed that body with the same unanmIty
In compliance with the terms OF the Inst resolution, the
Mayor procured tho stand o coors which IL 10 be for
maiy presented 20 the regiment ny committee OF the
government and citizens OF Washington 70 morrow.
The cf the occasion win be heightened by the
auguratcn Of tho new aFmory Of the regiment on the
same day
The stand OF coors conssts OF regmenta banner and
national Tag The banner Is very chste aud beauti-
fn silk banner trimmed with gold fringe On the front,
of Mills equestrian statue of Washington, which the
seventh regiment assisted 70 nsnguraie surmounted BY
the arms o. the regiment.
I'm RECT
NILS
EQUESTRIAN srArUE
WASHINGTON,
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This painting II by wrr. wsshr gton Esq, Of wash
ingon, member Of the family Of Gencrh Washington,
young artist OF great merit, and pupil OF Leutzc. The
design, the subject the association aud family Ties all
10 have combined 10 inspire the artist, and his
picture 10 pvcuounccd complete On tho
arc usunss OF the arms Of tho United states tho sa,s
OF New YORK, the city OF New York, ann tho city OF
Washington. Those arc beautifully done by Mr.. urton
promising young painter. also OF Washington.
srNnp STATES '1ns.s s., m s,.'- ro az
! coRroraI'ov or mr. err WASHINGTON, n. O.,
sEpm arcnmSr, NATIONAL GRAM.
cry oT NV iokA, cry oy
/ w4sHlscroS 1860. NEW roRx
The above Inscription in letters Of gold upon white
elk ground. Surrounding and intsrtwinng the whole