The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-20
City Intelligence.

MILITARY RECEPTION AND PRESENTATION.
very select and brilliant military reception tool,
place last evening in Clinton place, at the residence
Henry F. Liebenau, Esq, Adutant Of the Fifty third
regiment New York Volunteers The invitation had been
confined exclusively to the officers of that regiment with
their ladies' The drawing appropriately and
beautifully decorated Shields, bearing the national
and patriotic inscriptions being suspended from
the walls, while red, white and blGe bunting ele-
ganty iestooned around the apartments During the
evening a handsome sword presented 10 Colonel
Buckingham ma Of the respect and esteem his
officers. The sword Of the usual military regulation
size, with massive and beautifully carved guard and
ht Of solid gold. The blade is Of fine damascus steel
The scabbad is also OF steel with beautiful ornaments
solid gold. On small gold shield is engraved the fol-
lowing inscription Presented TO Colonel George A..
Buckingham by the officers Of the yosburgh Chasseurs
Fifty third regiment New York Volunteers The pre-
sentaon speech and the response Of Colonel Buckingham
were neat and appropriate specimens OF military eo-
s s a eag.n, a ana 's ofev tue
was afterwards paraken Of which concluded the
tainment
LAFAYETTE GUARD FFTY-FysIH REGIMENT N T. SM.-
IN our issue Of the 18th inst. report appeared the
effect that Captain Edward Bnsse present at
tie battle Of Fair Oaks he could have been
We have received letter from the Captains father
accompanied with the affidavit OF eye witness totally
conradicng the report. AS We have room for the
letter we can simply state that the Captain pre-
sent, sustained severe wounds and acted the part
OF q man and soldier throughout.
THE LATE MURDER IN BRoApwAY.-Circumstances are
gradually being developed which will present tn, case
Of the hate murder of Mr. kca in Broadway, in even
more romantic aspect. IN advertisement in columns
today seeks information to Miss Stewards marriage
with deceased which she alleges took place the
July 1858. she states that her husband obtained tho
certificate from her under the prsence Of showing it to
member OF his family, and returned 1t to her.
Many persons Of responsibility have called the rombs
and. although not permitted 60 the prisoner have
proerca their Evidence that the had on ,nany
herr wifi nr
the young woman she stood by the side Of her dying
husband, "lhat 1t had been long four years!p
ssD NJ s q s9n. years o. misery and dsss
o1' Va iusuI' uegrau.s : az.
.a- rcsssesed and her address peculiarly interest
ing. We heard at the Tombs that she has had inter-
views with her counsel Mr.. Edwin james and Mr.. Dun.
ply preparing her defence II has been incor.
recty stated that Mr.. Edwin James volunteered his pro-
ossiora services behalf Of the unhappy woman The
fact that two gentlemen, who tasc deep interest In
her solicited his professional aid and he At once
acceded 10 that request.
CIacKEI-NEw YORK VS.. AxEricAS.-Thsse two clubs
played match Wednesday At Hoboison. the New
York Club IL well known old nrst class organ-
cation whs the American is Of origin, is
composed Of tia leading base ball players Of Brooklyn
all Of wnom are o. American birth Some good play WAS
exhibited by this young club they making slashng
bits, and after little moro experiences they will prove
troublesome customers clubs OF older date The
number Of spectators present to witness this match
that have been present on any occasion this season
Result Of the game:-American Club, first innings, 80
second innings, 20. Total, IS New York Club, FIRST
inrngs, l33. The New York thus in innings,
with SIS to spare. Umpires-Aessrs. Saddlsr and
Reed.
SrryoiA's BMoApR-Hon r. D. Spinola has quartered
his men the Union BARRACKS, East New York until
the brigade he has been authorized shall be filed
The barracks under the or Messrs Walker
Il Knifin who, during tho last twelve months, have
had great experience prov dng for tho wants Of large
bodies 81 Tho ground is about the finest in the vi
entity Of this city, for company and egmots dill pur-
poses, besides being kably dry and healthy The
brigade is fast filing up and under command Of exte.
rienced officers viii soon be in condition to do the
country good service.