The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-30
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

Ninth Regiment N. q. =. ". VA Brilliant
Gathering st the state Acknowledgements,
Review ~ the REGIMENT, &c.
Last evening the battalion drill OF the State Ar
senal the corner Of Thirty NTH street and Seventh
avenue presented brilliant upon the occasion Of
the reception OF beautiful stand Of by tho Ninth
regiment N q. s. n " from the state ~ a recognition
OF their services in many OF the battle fields OF the
Cards Of invitation had been issued by the
bers Of the regiment, and at early hour In the
ing the lucky holders OF them began to arrive both
tlemen and ladies, until, before the regiment had
formed the tiers o. seats when had been
petcy filled with the friends and acquaintance OF the
regiment. The ladies' well represented, and re-
viewed the proceedings with the closest attention. and
they showed their discrimination in military affairs by
capping their fair hands Whenever the regiment did
particularly well in executing the orders OF The Colonel
time until the troops presented themselves by playing
various popular airs.
paraded with full ranks and executed tho various move
mcnts required OF them promptly and uniformly a. 10
draw forth enconiums from many Of the military person
ages present They we're under the command o Colonel
John W. Wilcox. The line formed fronting the
dcncc and extended upon three sides Of the hall After
the parade formed Colonel Gebhard. OF the Cover
nors s,an accompanied by Colonel Lbenau, Assistant
Inspector General stepped forward 70 the centre Of tho
regiment and presented the colors 70 Colonel Wilcox
who received them in behalf Of tho regiment.
SPEECH OF COLONEL GKHHARD.
On behalf Of his Excellency, the Governor OF the
stale, honor this stand col0rS,
and also to return thanks upon the part Of the state for
the gallant services which have been rendered by this
regiment Upon the banners arc inscribed the different
engagements In which you have participated Not for
the purpose Of perpetuating va0rtha Is impersh
ablebut to remind you OF the vigilance which, through
blood aud death, you have given the price or liberty
As citizens you have left the comforts OF home the
call OF your country. You have fought and won her
battles. and now you returned 70 resume your old
vacations Your duties for the good or the country are
not ended The sword Is sheathed. Henceforth tho
glory Of the republic shall lind its strength in the brave
action great principles truth and good government
we have so dearly As In the past when the smoke
OF battle wrahed borders like cloud looked to
you for our only SALVATION SO do we look 70 you now In
the no less potent struggle Of civil walks You have
been hrst IN war; 10 may you be hrst In peace For
Your record has been heroic in sacrcsa radiant in
glory A. brave sentinels upon the outposs Of the
stuton you have saved the republic from her enemies
privileges Of Union and liberty Again accept with
these colors tho thanks Of the Empire state.
Colonel WILCOX responded follows
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SRPermit mo In behalf OF the Ninth regiment, In
ceiyng these beautiful stands Of colors from the state
authorities tonight TO express their appreciation Of
these honorable tokens aud for the sentiments OF graft
tude for their glorious In defence Of national
regiment are here ussd With This on
ganization and hear your words Of gratitude with Joy
Aye all the members Of this organization thank you
for these memorials OF what they have done for the de-
fence OF law for presenting this recognition Of
tho State for their services They accept sir. these
colOfs IN AaCred hAndS these emDiematic
stars and stripes crossed with the inscriptions Of battle
fields, shall remain sacred and involate The regiment
which went into the service thousand strong and
numbered at the Close OF the war less than hundred
need not these battle inscriptions upon their banners
70 remind them OF their duty or to inspire their
heroism because the scenes and strife OF Antlctam.
Gettysburg, Fredericksburg LAure Hill and Spottys-
vania are ongaaven on their hearts; and they
strongly reminded OF the sight they have 70 de-
fend the national honor in this GLORIOUS standard
their regiments motto, Ro'ione an vi
Tho colors wore OF the nnest silk, and beautifully
gotten up The United s.a.os aag wa: inscribed With
tam and Gettysburg" The State nag Of deep blue
ffingcd with yellow. bcarins the state arms. with tbs
name OF the regiment inscribed bsneash them. Both
dag stans were sarmosntsd by . solid brass eagle
After the usual salute OF the coors by We regiment
was reviewed by Coloncls Gebhard and Libeneau The
passing rovow by company especially well executed
aud drew forth many 0stering comments from the
spectaiors Upon the conclusion Of the review General
regiment at length after which the troops
marched to their armory and the asssmbagc dispersed
Prcssniaiies ~ sword - Capitals Jamcs u.
kirkcr, Of the Sixfy-uinth Regiment.
Last night the Metropolitan Hotel the fr ends and
admirers OF Captain Krke in token Of their regard and
esteem for him, and in acknowledgment OF the many
rendered by him daring the late civil
sxiy-ninth regiment presented him with q sword which
they purchased from Mrs. corcoran, which sword was
presented TO General corcoran by the citizens New
York after his release from Richmond. Many Of our
were Mr.. Richard oGorman, DIR. Ford surgeon in
Chief Of Wards Island; Mr.. Folk OHoark and Mr. John
Savage. The presentation speech was made by Mr.
OGorman 70 which Mr. Kirker replied In a very neat
speech. Speeches delivered by Mr. Edmund Con.
molly, Mr. John Savage. Colonel Parrish, Nj W. j. Kane
and Others.
Target Excursions.
Company A, OF the Seventeenth regiment yesterday
had target and picnic at Carts Gernania
Garden, Morrisana. The company turned out about
forty muskc,s Their practice svincei superior MARKS
manshp, the buns eye Of many target hit The
prizes numerous Al about four o'clock the com
pany and invited guests, together with tho ladies' sat
down 10 a sumptuous dinner provided by Mr.. Carl Tho
Twelfth regiment band consisting Of twenty pieces
were with the company.
Tho Baxoon Guards, OF Yorkville, Captain Francis
Bazooni. also held their annual excursion
picnic yesterday. The company numbered about one
hundred and thirty muske,, and displayed nnc SKIN
marksmcn.
The annual prize shooting Of Lorllards Mnsxeseers
commanded by Captain VAIL took place yesterday al
East New York under very favorable anspices After
paaking the usual enjoyment the members returned
ened 20 down from an early hour In the morning
The Knicksfbockcr Guards, Captain Arand In command
started their annual excursion yesterday Elm
Park Staten Island. This company mas now b~en In
isence eghieen years. and number. In its ranks
excellent priSs shonterL