The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-28
ElIITAEf AFFAIRS.
Military Gala rsy AT AIe.ny--rresentaticr
Of New = %ad Of Colors Ia the Forty.
seve"sh "e frscpt, ". ". =. N. q.

ALBANY, August ~, 1905
All Apsp was on the tiptoe OF expectation this
morning having been announced that -he Forty
seventh t5rooSlyn) regiment had left New York for
uis G n, in the Rip Van Winkle for tbe purpose of
rece Fing from the hands OF the Governor splendid
Sa III a colors the gift OF the State in lieu Of the
Oh banners borne by that organization during the
~ry days OF the rebellion. very large crowd
gathered on the wharf whore the steamer was ex
pecte1 To come in al early hour to give the boys
RON BrUotlyn hearty welcome TO their city
shortly be'ore ten o'clock the music Of the regimen
"a bald announced the approach OF the Rip Var
Nasle AID the FoTty-seyenth. The crowd imme
distely gave evidence their Interest in the visit
the BreokynitAs by waving OF hats and handker
chiefs and other tokens OF welcome. AS tn.
s:eain r approached the wharf detachment of Cap
tain focmns battery fired salute, and Doering's
band, of Troy, which headed an escort composed
OF Company p, OF the Tenth and Company !, oil
the Twenty fifth regiment, began such humping
OF sheepskin anu crashing Of brass that the walls
OF the warehouses rang again. When the steamer
had approached the dock and was made fast the
regimeat accompanied by its drum corps and band,
Lled ashore and formed the steamboat square, to
the LEFT OF the escort or the civic arrangements for
the reception OF the guests OF Albany IT Is sufficient
~ say that an entire policeman was placed on the
wharf 10 preserve order. Despite the exertions OF
this force the crowd pressed on the military and
were In their own and everybody's way. After the
line had been formed by Colonel Austin the regi.
nent marched 10 the Arsenal, headed by the two
companies composing the escort, where having
been received IA Gne Iorm their muskets were de-
pos ted ami the men dismissed to wander
ltrough the stony mazes OF the capital. Colonel
Friedlander, keeper OF the Arsenal, afterwards en-.
tertaned the oalcers OF the regiment in his office
SoIonei David Il. Austin, commanding the Forty
seventh, introduced General Meseroe, OF the Eleventh
brigade and tie members OF his stan, Surgeon-in-
Chief Cocnrane, and major Irwin, Assistant Adju-
tant General, and a general shaking OF
hands began all round. Colonel Friedlander
made short speech OF welcome, which was happily
Responded 20 by Colonel Austin The officers alter.
wards visited the headquarters OF the Ninth brigade
Where they were moss Hospitality and agreeabiy en-
tertanea ny General Woodhali and his chief OF stan
II was arranged That the presentation of the colors
was TO be made by Governor Fenton three O'Clock;
bu. It having been found that the Governor was
Gyoicabiy absent in New YORK; the duty devoved
upon Lieutenant Governor Woodford. In the mean
time the oicers Of the fory-seventh provided their
House.
At Ealf-past three O'Clock the Ninth brigade con-
eis.Ing Of the louth ana the Tweaty-nfth regiments
Fled Out from their respective arm0lies AID took the
route TO Washington Parade Grpund where the pre-
headed by line band. The Forty-seyenth soon fol.
lowed, and It's musical contingent contributed its
drums AMI cymbGls 70 swell the noise upd tnclesse
the excitement Of the crowd that closed up the rear
oi the Column and flied tue sidewalks. Tie precipi-
tous rocky streets that lead TO The para grouni
HOops IN tac world; bat the torty-seyenth whether
Marchlng by folrs or by company 'front.' main, aimed
Weir proper formation and dressed sadmirably
Their trini and neat appearance and sU1tiery bear
m elected warm expressions OF praise from the
Spectators While the column was r0ttte Lieute
nant Governor Wo0dloTd, seated in an open ba-
yodche ana having beside him General Meseroc,
appeared on The scene and took position at the
entrance to the parade ground lie was accom-
panied by the following members OF Governor
fenton's staf:General 5. Z. Marvin, Adjutant Gen.
era; J. w. Datllng, Engineering Chief; General O.
I Young, Judge Advocate General; Geaera Dudley
Sicott, faymaster General, AID Colonel Bradley
rREsESThrIoN OF THE coioRs.
Tho column having reached the centre Of the
Parade ground the brigade, Temporarily under the
OF battle. The Forty-seventh, headed by Colonel
Austin took position immediately in front OF the
b. l. ade. Alter few minutes delay the Lieutenant
Governor took the beautiful new stand of colors in
his hands, and. advancing towards Colopel Austin
covered the presentation address. lie commenced
by excGsins the absence OF Governor Featon cna a
happy alluson 20 the head OF the regiment Curing
and since tue war. Having spoken OF the old stanl-
arts OF The regiment General Woodiold said
TODAY, IN the name OF our State, give to you
these silken nags, which bear on their comminging
folds the and motto OF our state blended with
she stars and Stripes of our Union. And may the
God OF nat ons n Ills mercy grant that the bright
ness aud purity OF these virgin Tags shall be sweet
embems OF the rest and peace which shall prosper
and bless each STATE and section OF our land for
many, many happy years 10 come. But should armed
uissenslon ever arite; should rot ana insuirection
ever override the law ami threaten the homes and
cresi!es OF our people; should foreign foe man ever
Invade our SOIL or domestic traitor ever lf an I'M
p;ouS hand against orr Union, see 10 IL that you re-
main true 20 your duty as citizens; that you stand a.
for the maintenance OF law ana order; that
you place guard Of loyal hearts aud thinking bay
onets around your country aud your count ~ 4 Hay
And now into your hands | give these flags.
Lei the sunburst and the grand motto, "ExcelsioE"
which CLEAN upon the banner OF New York, ana
speak ~ once the story and spirit OF our loved Com
monweaita be the inspiration OF your lives as SOL
d ers and as men. May tue stars upon our nations
Gas look down upon your ranks with watchful love,
and may these nashiny stripes foat over you, bear
ing on their folds proud memories OF our c0untrys
past and glorious prophecies OF peaceful and happy
future. When danger menaeed the unity OF our land
anu treason assaed the nag the soldiers Of state
militia, without regard TO party or 10 self largely let
home ami business 10 take position at the front. Az
you DID then 50 have faith that you Will do again
snonid IKE occasion eve. come; To YOU as 20 your
etahdarda leave In the name OF our common State
tIt one injunction. In every time and every place
be true 70 the Tag and JnOn of our fathers.
=. At the conclusion Of The adares- General Wood.
ford was ioudv cneered by the troops. - .1.T-ss~
Colonel Austin IN replying ON behalf OF the Forty
seventh pledged himself and comrades ~ maintain
inspected with dishonor the beautiful colors con-
bded TO their care. Tic also paid nigh compliment
80 the Comnandcr-in.Chief and the stan Of the Ma
tional Guard and concluded Us folows:-Acccpt my
assurance that the recollection OF THIS day VIII al
ways be attended win pleasant rccollectios on the
part Of the officers and members OF the Forty
seventh regiment, and should any organization Of
the Ninth Brigade visit the city oil Churches we are
always ready 60 extend to them the right hand OF
Fellowship, ana with willing hearts and ready hands
accord tuch courtesy Us our humble ability may
permit
On the conclusion OF Colonel Austins remarks the
Forvy-seyenih, executing the preliminary move
monts with great care, marched past In review IN
splendid style, with their co.ois 1ying In the
breeze, while the Tentn aud Twenty ith dropped
their Tags aud presented arms grand dress
parade OF tue entire force presoat was held hnme-
uiatcly Afterwards.
AT halfpast six oclccx the For,y-soven.h was es.
Ported TO the wharf and embarked on board the Rip
Van Wrinkle. when the steamer was caSt or from
The dock at peven O'clock tho thousands who had
gathered 10 Witness the departure testified their APP
stlA al hi rtfatn vlx
tousing cheers. The citizens OF Albany were glad
~ confirm the opinion OF the steamboat people That
the Forty seyenth Brooklyn was not only a regiment
81 soldiers, but regiment Of gentlemen. The Rip
Van Wrinkle will probably arrive nt the dock foot "