The New York herald., 1862-03-26

In On account published OF the engagement tho 9th
instant in Hampton Roads, sated that G. W. Web
Der on board tho Monitor. II should have road Act
ing Master John G. N. webber he the Exeoutiye
oaoer Of the United States ship Bsasiiisra
CITY Intelligence. =.
BsOox1xS AR ASSOCIATION. The fourth reception Of
this association took place Wednesday night Il tho
Brooklyn Academy Of Music. Tho SKhibiticA ives
densoy crowded by the elite OF sster city, and
observed among the visiters quito large number OF
fashionable poope and lovers OF art from New York
The collection Of pictures large, numbering Ito in
ALL Tho leading artists represented tho walls
by the works Of Ggnoux the gifted President Of the
association Durand Leutzo, Kenseth, CrOpsey Clifford
Beard Hays, ,Shattuck. Whittredge, Migno Hart, Suy
dam, McEntee and others. The reception very
brilliant affair. The whole Academy was thrown open
these ocsasions WAS fortunate that
it was, for the exhibition could not contain tho
vast crowd Of visitors
SWORD DPREsENTArIoN.-Among tho recently exchanged
Union prisoners that have arrived in this city from
Richmond, Lieutenant John S. Whyte, OF Company
b, Seventy ninth regiment N. Y. s. N. He
with his regiment at the battle Of Bull
in July last, and discharged his duty that
eventfu day until taken prisoner by the rebels. Ho
could easily have effected his escape but refusing do
sert his superior officer, Captain Parish, who
BILE, from exhaustion. 10 retreat both captured.
since that period Lieutenant whyte has remained pri
soner OF war in Richmond, until recently exchanged.
Having announced his determination to reoin his reg
ment 10 tho aed and again fight the battles Of his
adopted country in the ranks OF his old regiment the
Highland Guard, few of his intimate friends resolved
to present him with handsome sword. sash and belt,
| as a slight acknow Judgement Of their esteem and
tion took place the Marshall House, 301 Bowery and
the occasion was highly interesting and social Ex-
feengy alluded 70 the iong existing friendship between
himself and Lieut. whyte, and; the high and honorable
character the lstter ha! always borne-presented tho
testimonial in tho Of tho friends assembled Lieut.
whyte responded in appropriate aud feeling terms and
assured tbem the rememberanos Of their kindly good
feeling towards him on that occasion would nerve his
WELD the weapon they had just presented him
the hour OF conflict splendid collation. nbcraly pro-
vded by the worthy host Mr.. Marshall, then par
taken BY present and regular t de joie cham
pagne corks was kept during tho evening BY those
sembed.
SWORD FOR GENERAL FRKxorr.-Tinany L Co., OF
No. $50 Broadway, have just finished magnificent tss
moniai 10 Gonorai Fremont in the shape Of splendid
silver gilt sword ordered by citizens Of St Louis
for presentation that officer The OF the regu
aion size about thirty inches in length and got
up the most expensive and artistic style. The blade
s OF the best Damascus stee and 10 ornarnontsd with
| the Latin inscription Viro, which means "tO tho
man." Tho scabbsrd is a masterpoc Of workmanship
being chased in the most splendid manner and having
ornamcntaton Of oak leaves at each Of ths bands
| bat tho first band Is splendid worked
portrait OF General Fremont, surrounded by q
QlAmOnO6,
ornamontation above aud below The hi presents sti
Ancr features OF attraction. Tho grip Is very hoavy
having the back holowcd out 90 as to give the epresn
taton of tent which oxydised figure OF
Observation-Disclosures in her loft hand a sword
which rausxes dragon stretched at hor feet Tho top
OF the hit IL surmounted by the head OF the wrathfu
Medusa and the guard decorated with garland of oak
| leaves. We should have mentoned. also. that the
initials "J c. f." arc inscribed on field OF blue enamel
on the back Of the hi Tho sword is accompanied
by splendid rosewood case, on the lid Of which 10 the
10 THFIpAThFlNDER. FROM
THE MIN oy rnE WEST.
Icsidcs this splendid testimonial the Messrs Tiffany
also lust completed magnificent standard ordered by
Secretary Seward, gift 70 the 103d regiment New
York Volunteers.
GEN. wooL's BoDr GuAED.-Ths First battalion Of
mounted rifles better known tho Wool Body Guard"
arc Of few more good men TO fll up the bat
talon to the maximum standard. This fine corps was
the H. st cavalry in the field from this State and under
the command Of Major c. c. Dodge IL boon brought
TO such OF efficiency that military men, capable
of Judging who have seen them in the field have pro-
nounced them To bs or the best drilled the voun-
army To those dssrous OF joining good organiza
ton, commanded by competent ofcers, opportu-
nifty is now offered Lieut. Lee has opened recruiting
Office 424 Broadway, whore those wishing enlist
must apply.
| RESIGNATION REV. DR.. HAwKs.-Tho Rev. DR..
Hawks who, la consequence OF his sscess,on procivi-
ties fell great disfavor with his congregation has
resigned his pastoral charge Calvary church Dr.
Hawks born In North Carolina and has been
| raj years clergyman OF acknowledged ability as a
| scholar and an eloquent preacher.
| ELECTION THE FIRST REGIMENT or CAvAIRy-An elec.
ton Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel the First rcci
m,nt OF cavalry N. Y. s. NJ will take place this evening"
at the Arsenal Of Elm and White streets. Cen
Spicer Will preside.
FUNERAL o. Mr. DAVID II. RnNs-The funeral of Mr.
David H. Rens well known the Oldest printer in the
city took place yesterday afternoon from the church Of
she Holy Martyrs (Rev. DIR. Mlesl and was attended
by quite numerous and respectable body Of citizens
The typographical society of which he OF tho
founders well the Veterans Of 1872 in whose ranks he
fought marched ia the funeral procession together
| with large circle of the friends Of the family.
DRArH or Mr. HORACE HoLDES-This worthy citizen
and respectable lawyer died yesterday morning at his
residence the city OF Brooklyn, in tho sixty yeighth
year of his age Mr. Holden widely known aud as
widely esteemed, for his proby and enevoonce-two
distinguishing traits which characterized his transactions
in overy station Of fo through which he moved His
charity was proverbal, tho zeal which he exhibited
for religion borderod tho enthusiastic. Scarcely any
benevolent religious institution belonging his sect
exists this city which does something to tho
exerons Of Horace Holden. He OF board Of
Managers OF tho American Bible Society and member
the old Brick church congregation which tho vons
rable Dr. Spring is pastor. The funeral will take place
| Tomorrow afternoon from the Brick church. corner Of
| Thirty seventh street and Fifth avenue.
DEATH op ONE CLERKS BOARD or CouS.
cnxEs--At tho meeting OF the Board Of Councmen on
Monday series Of resolutions adopted expressive Of
the loss sustained by the Board in the death of Mr. l.
seymour Mathews First Assistant Clerk of the Council
men which occurred the 10th inst. OF the reso
luons appropriately expresses tho character OF the de-
ceased when IL says that "tho community has lost
high minded intelligent and public spirited citizen this
Board faithful and capable officer, and the individual
members thereof "A generous warm hearted friend.
Mr. Mathews thirty light years OF age and leaves
| wife and children
MILITARY ErRcToS-An election for Colonel and Liout
Colonel OF tho First regiment New York State Militia cava
ry Brgadcr General spicer presiding, took place in tho
Division Board Room Of the Arsenal, G White and
| Elm sts Monday evening. On the first lot Walter w.
Price, OF the Ninth ward, chosen Colonel, twenty
votes being cast nineteen Of which for Col Price
and one blank George Hcnken Jr formerly captain of
,roop Of the regiment, chosen Lieutenant Colonel
| Two years ago Colonel Price similarly honorcd as
now but the election contested through all tho gra