The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-18

tia. 1t IL the people protesting themselves not only
against the foreign peril Of war but the domestic
behind the policeman's club glistens bayonet,
and it's stern radiance guards the commonwealth
like a wall of fire. Because OF TINS armory, and OF
in peace Every honest man goes quietly to his
work because he knows that should lawful order be
assaulted and overthrow these reservoirs of the
will OF the State would overflow with resstless
power. When the country rocked with riot two
ago New York kept its own peace. and its Ma
mere knowledge of its invincible efficiency. Your
stately parades. therefore, are not merely brilliant
displays Of the Ana. conquering force of the Re-
public.
Ten times has this regiment been summoned to its
saddest duty to battle in the streets But when that
summons comes there is no fouler calumny than
that which calls mob of rioters the people. In
State where the people govern every wrong can be
lawfully redressed, and no wrong is SO great as
anarchy. riot is an insurrection against popular
government 1t is the objectionable sin in o repub-
lie When it bursts forth therefore, in the fury of
pilage and burning and murder. and the last dread
call is made upon you, the drum beat of your COM
ing heralds the march Of the people, Your dazzling
papopiy is not your glittering uniform-it is the
consciousness that you represent the lawful will of
the people. The erect and steady movement Of your
column is the mighty step Of the Commonwealth.
When you aim the people aim. aud your deadly vol
ley the stern and startling declaration that the
win of the people. lawfully expressed shall prevail.
This spacious and imposing arInory, therefore.
worthy Of the imperial State and the imperial city.
is really temple Of peace 1t is the memorial also
OF the gratitude of this community to representa-
tive regiment of its militia. DESTROYS Of building
new military home, the Seventh, confidently trusting
the public whose servant it is unwilling to de-
pend chiefly upon tho city treasury. opened a sub
scription. 81 soaumeNtum q,1erts-if you would
the response look around you. 1t is believed that
with the closing Of the fair and with the SUBJ
scrIptions which for good purposes the fair always
stimulate. the armory will be finished and fur.
pished, and this massive temple Of this branch of
the church militant will be free from debt This
time. weshall all agree the brave deserve the fair
a,,1t fu;w T will ths<
their deserts.
Mr.. Commander. on this happy day every circum-
stance Is suspicious. The Mayor of this city in
which your Immediate duties lic presides over the
vast and brilliant assembly which throngs these
beautiful baxaars. The Chief MAJ strate of the
Union who may In o Sudden danger call you into
the national service leaving the national capital,
gladly dignies the occasion with his presence Great
Officers of the United States and of the State are here
to attest their grateful interest in the prosperity Of
the New York militia. the National Guard. So should
it be. for in the hands of this gallant regiment the
flag Of the Union and the flag of the State inter
twined Their honor and their glory inseparable.
The welfare Of the States is the happiness of the
the States. Goa save the State Of New YORK! GOD
save the United States of Americal
OPENING THE FAIR.
The orators allusion to the President called out
loud cheers and when the latter the cheerin
was renewed. After IL died away the President was
about to speak when no and those about him were
startled by vigorous hiss. 1t proved. however, to
be the st chapter OF the regimental cheer and tho
'Pstl OO! RahIIl was repeated three times with
from the surprise, and President Hayes said:-
'SoLDIERs, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-I have tho
honor to announce that the Seventh Regiment fair,
in aid of the completion and adornment Of this
BILE and unequalled armory. Is now opened"
This closed the set exercises Of the day. and Presi.
dent Hayes and his party after FEW minutes spent
in conversation vs,ted the art gallery where they
spent something more than half an hour. and then
drove away. In the meantime the crowd OF visitors
were examining the treasures that paraded in
ish display on the floor Of the drill room. On the
10000 square feet Of this floor is found ample room
for eleven booths "tables." and restaurant of
seemingly unlimited capacity Yet the space for
promenade around and between the booths is amp Q
and exceedingly well arranged In the centre Of the
room is the flower stand. which is probably more
extensive and elaborate than anything of the kind
ever before seen in this country. 1t is hexagonal
bower tower built over and around large and
luxuriously furnished drawing room. The bower is
Of palms and evergreens, Of graceful architec-
tural design and Is fully eighty feet in height Run
ming around it is well appointed flower store. and
the fragrance of the blossoms fills the room. This
is the '.Field and STAFF department. and was pre-
sided over yesterday by Mrs. Colonel Emmons
Clark who. well the ladies presiding over the
other tables. had stat Of about forty fair assist
ants. On that side OF the bower which was toward
the balcony where the visitors sat hung large
placard OF woven smilax with flowers forming the