The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-11


PARADE OF TIE SEVENTY FIRST REGIMENr-SERb-
MADE TO MAYOR HOFFMAN.
Companies and z, Of the Seyenty-hrst regiment,
paid Mayor Holman the compliment OF a serenade last
evening The companies, numbering hundred and
fifty men, under the command Of Captains George d.
walcott and J. Smith, marched from their armory at
Centre Market 70 the Clarendon HOTEL the residence Of
the Mayor corner Of Fourth and Eighteenth
street, where they halted for nearly hour, during
which time the baud Of the regiment performed
Der OF operate and popular pieces.
NAT. A. the a conclusion Of the musical entertainment
peared upon the balcony OF the hotel and
turned his thanks for the compliment paid him as
the Chief Magistrate Of the city Of New York, for
he could not consider 1t compliment merely to himself
He did not intend TO make lengthy speech, but he
Seventy first regiment His acquaintance with the regi-
ment began when Colonel vosburg its commanding
officer, in regard TO whom he would have something
say Invitation OF the regiment, at future time.
lApplause He had recently, in the name OF the city,
had the honor Of presenting the regiment with
stand Of colors, mark of honor to which it
justly entitled He had always felt proud
Of the past history Of the regiment and he
felt confident that its future would be equally brilliant
and honorable He felt assured that In all time to come
i would whenever called upon defend the flag Of the
State and of the country He would more return
his thanks and bid tho soldiers good night (Appause
The band then played "Ha Columbia" after which
the companies formed into line and proceeded to the
street. and thence to the Fifth Avenue HOTEL where the
proprietors OF that establishment were honored with
of like compliment The battalion made fine appear
ance, and was followed by large crowd from the time
place at late hour in the evening This battalion
annually celebrated the conclusion Of their drill
season by this description OF moonlight parade
DRILL OF THE SECOND REGIMENT NATIONAL GUARD.
The second regiment, Colonel Thomas NJ Reid, as
sembled at the State Armory. Of Thirty -ffb
street and Seventh avenue last evening the purpose
OF holding their second battalion drill Not more than
one hundred and fifty members present, owing
the want Of uniforms, for which application has
frequently made to the State authorities The
evoutions OF the line were, considering the obstacles
under which the organization labors, having
armory Of It's own executed with much merit Tie
times, however, painfully noticeable; which
might easily be corrected. The line officers for
the knowledge Of csseys Tacc Tho advance ~
line Of battle decidedly the best executed
ment Of the evening The second has splendid reco d.
having been OF the first regiments of NatOi al
Guard to tender their TO the government H.
breaking out OF the rebellion, and having served four
years in the Army Of the Potomac under the State
-Eighty-second. With the proper fac tes such
are extended other military organizations by the
authorities, the old Second promises to revive It's past
Guard they have proved themselves credit their
State In the rebellion record.
News from the Pacific.
THE GOLD DIGGINGs IN NEW ENTHUSIASTICALLY
PORTED DEsERTI0Ns OF UNITED STATES SOL
DIERs, ETC.
SAN Francisco, May 9, 1860
despatch received yesterday from Now Westminster
reports that gold diggings paying nine dollars per
pan have been struck Clemens creek, the Big
Bend mines Hundreds Of boats going up the Column
bia river, laden with miners and provisions.
It Is rumored that the United States soldiers Fort
cove have deserted and gone the Mines taking their
rims with them
The roads in the interior passabie and large
quantities Of freight are being forwarded.
The wheat Market 10 nrm with a fair demand. Flour
q moderate request and steady.
Prices Of mining stocks quoted - follows:OphiY
~, Imperial 13S, Becher 345 Yellow Jacket III Hale
3 Norcfoss go Legal tenders 49,
'G-p BAN FRAScsco, May Q, 10o0
Min ing shares hrmer. Ophir $685. Imperial 1874 yellow
Jacket IT'S Alpha $40, Chollar Potosi 32A