The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-22
vasplneToN's BIRTHDAY.


nc one hundred and twenty ninth anniversary Of the
,vhSay Of Washington to-day and far as
sarn win be observed national holiday throughout
tAe country This event Of the waymasks in
souptrys history Chat tells of the labor and trials
ssd sriumphs country that dared the yrants OPP
wession NIL the forms in which he presented himself
We are especially reminded at the Of this
nivsrsay Of those who pledged their lives and fortunes
.Dd sacred honcrs above all other claims Ameri-
sap citizens, TO achieve the liberties which We
pCw enjoy. We are reminded Of these men,
vvomineptly among whom was Washington, who
,arew themselves the breach OF great perls and
showed by Their noble daring that they were ready for
Me sacrifice 70 which they had devoted themselves
These facts should be vividy brought TO mind at this
ssme Heretofore the Of the anniversary Of
the birthday OF Washington has been only partially OBJ
ssrvcd but we glad 70 that hereafter 10
% be observed among the nations holidays Had Wash
stons Farewell Address 10 his countrymen been carried
sus IN It's and correct Interpretation, would
not have witnessed the resent Of opinion which Is
ssstroyng national character and dividing the inter-
81 Of our people In their political relations.
The day IN this city win be celebrated with unequal
srlaf viii be observed from the following extensive
yrogramme OF military and civic arrangements. The
smner will be the principal feature
The following the special order OF the Commander in
Vhief;-
GENERAL HEADQUA RTERs STATE or NHw York,
ApJrTlST GENERALS 0ry1cE
ALBANY, Feb. Is, 1851.
ne Commander IN Chief in conformity with the pa
6iotic Union loving scntme the people Of New
York directs Major General Sandford commanding the
Yrst DIVISION of the New York state Mitia 10 parade
~ division the 22d inst In honor Of the anniversary
= the birthday OF the Father of his Country.
- cSmm, moratnn of ,ss chsysbed assoea,;Sns and Of
The teachings OF tho immortal Washington, Major General
faAdord win order the firing Of salute OF five hundred
~ Wnuht nth 10 haaA I'm Rat
J. MEREDITH READ, Ja,
Our citizen sodiery, pursuant TO the following order
hsn the MAYOR General, win parade follows
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION N. v. SM.,(
NEW YORK, Feb TO- 1851. !
N pursuance of the foregoing special orders of the
OnmsDderi Chef, this division viii parade on the I'D
aey II February msi 10 celebrate the birthday Of the
The division line will be formed in Fourteenth street.
with the right Broadway, at two O'Clock P. N. pre-
seey The review will take place at quarter past two
c'cicck.
Brigader General Hall viii direct q troop of horse 10
pepert the Major General his quarters, for escort
frigaaier General Yates viii direct suitable detach.
ent artillery from the brigade fire the salute Of
ave hundred directed 10 the foregoing orders from
- Battery at twelve O'Clock at noon He win cause
reQuisition be the Conmsssry General forth
with for the ammunition By order OF Charles
". landlord, Major General.
Division Engineer, Act. Div. Inspector.
The division staff win assemble at the quarters of the
Major General at one clock.
Governor Morgan in person win review the troops
aAe occasion Of the Washington birthday parade as viii
be seen BIZ the following supplementary order
GENERAL oRpERs-So. Q.
urIpQuA RTERs FIRST DIVISION. ". Y. g NJ,
New YORK Feb 20, 1861. I
The division viii be reviewed IN Fourteenth street,
nc 21a mat, at quarter past two P. NJ, by the Com
Dander IN Chief who win be accompanied By the general
Captain OTTO win report himself and troop, for escort
duty to The Adiutapt General at the Metropolitan Hotel
quarter 70 Two r M on the 22d INST, The line OF
up Chatham street the gate OF the Park The
narcbmg salute win take place in front Of the City Hall
NJ half past three y. II. by order OF MAJOR General
Charles W. Sanford.
The troops viii form follows
Sc sond regiment, Col. G. W. b. Tompkins, viii form
-ovenue, a. half. past one O'Clock r. VI.
Fourth regiment, Col. Edward Heneken, will meet at
- City Arsenal, in Finn street, at eleven O'Clock A.
FIFTH regiment, Col Christian Sch Zawaelder will
jGm line Bond street. at hsh pas twelve O'Clock r. NJ
Sixth regiment Col jos. PiDckney, viii form line in
tot6y street. right resting on Broome street, at quar-
tcG before one O'Clock p. n.
Seventh regiment, Col Marshall Ienerte will form line
Esbin rrglmen., Col George Lyon, win form line in
sevsntosnth street, right resting on Broadway,at one
Eleventh regiment Col Homer Boetwck viii form line
MGreAt Jones street right resting on Broadway at one
Fifty hfth regiment, Col Eagene lie Cal will form re-
ssnia fne on Chambers street. east side Of broadway
O'Clock p. NJ.
line Bond street, right resting Broadway al quar-
t<T past one O'Clock p. ".
The Veteran Corps Of the War of 1872 viii assemble at
ahe Mercer House eleven clock A. NJ IN full uniform.
An independent battalion, composed of the Lindsey
Baues Captain John l. wisey; g. l. Fox Guard, Captain
Inward j. learn, and tho Tacot Guard Captain George
r. Hopper, viii also make parade.
The Sixty ninth regiment will be the recipient OF
elegant regimen al standard the gift u committee OF
citizens, Colonel Oprcoran the commandant Of the
regiment, viii be presented with elegant sword from
similar source. Tie presentation emones viii take
place at the Cooper Institute at half past seven scock
I'm.
The Eighth regiment viii give reunion festival at the
Armory, the Centre market, at halfpast seven
S'clok p NJ The Armery, on this occasion, viii be bril-
Eantly illuminated, and the regimenta band VIII dis
course gems from The popular music q the day.
The Order Of United American In this State viii cee.
Ara.e The day. In accordance with their established
sosn, by listening Grafton by the Hon. Morrison
RArrs NJ c. OF Maryland, and appropriate ceremonies
Iheexersses viii At half past O'Clock 7. NJ
committee Of patriotic gentlemen VIII eat festival
dinner a, the As'or House In the evening Speeches fun
81 patriotic sentiments and devotion 70 the Union will
eoabs, be delivered on the occasion.
Tho scholars Of the Norfolk Methe fst Episcopal
Church will oeebrats the day by select entertainment
- hsafpet O'Clock p NJ, consisting In part Of
dialogues Tectaons, songs, soos, duets a.. The body
q The church will be richly decorated with flags and
Suriing.