The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-25

Albany.
Correspondence ofthe Hersld.l

Correspondents OF the Herald.
ALBANY, August q, 1872
Review-246th Regiment Horrors Of Way-Insu-
bordination-A n. A-T n. ca. U. CIV
A.-Grand Fight Overthrow Of artillery, &c. &c.
Mr. EDITOR
We have had grand review and witnessed
sight which we hope never will be repeated II was
known through the city and county for some weeks
that the "seperate Battalion Of Artillery attached
to the Third Brigade of Artillery" of the State of
New York, were to meet in grand array and prac-
tlce previous to our general muster in September.
Al one O'Clock on Saturday we wendell our way
TO the Arsenal IN Broadway, near Gen. Van Rensse-
laer's, and found on the ground the
Albany Republican Artillery,
DO Van Rensselaer, Guards.
Do Union do.
Watervliet Artillery,
drawn up the side walk preparatory to having the
roll called. First stood Maj Strains staff and the
troops as above named in their order The Com
mandant proceeded TO place the tallest men the in
ervliet company tall six footer, which was resist
ed IN a most decided manner by Captain Strain of
the A. r. A., who insisted that his company should
take precedence, being the Oldest company and best
on IT, and ordered them TO fall back pace in the
rear to let him in, but Captain s. drew his sword
and threatened instant death to man under his
command who obeyed any one but him. They pre-
scented arms and refused the w. A. Lieutenant 10
enter, 80 he returned TO his place. Upon this the
Major placed Captain s. under an arrest and order
ed Lieut.. Van O'Linda to command them. The
officers Of the A. r. A: refused to obey him-they
had the highest regard for Lieut.. Van O'Linda as
a soldier and gentleman, but gave him warning
not TO interfere with the prerogatve of Captain s.,
they had gone too far, the officers of the A. r. A.
demonstrated with Captain s., and compromised the
matter latter: SO Tar as to consent to edmit tho
but assured him they would move from the Battalion
at the earliest moment possible. Capt s. being
considered under an arrest-as his officers refusing
to obey their Lieut. Maj; Strain ordered Lieut. Bar
ney humphrey, OF V. X. g., to take command
(Capt. Carroll OF v. r. G. having also been arrested)
Capt 5. became furious, he drilled his men in an
excited manner, and addressed them; says he,
in 1872 to set OF boys who were in leading strings
when was commissioned officer Will ye be
dictated to by boy, who, to show his authority.
rst!" Says he, II heard Of this four days ago. Co.
Citizens told me that the A. r.. A. would be arrest
ed, court martialed and cashered but we will show
them what stuff we're made of. can fog the Ma
or and all his staff, and after that the rest of the
battalion Boyss stand to your rights7,never say
die by The Captain stepped up before him
and said, Capt. s., you have insglted the staff;
calling, and my black ccat, would fog you on the
spot" A rush was made by Lieut.. H., Of the v. r.
G., who obtained possession Of the sword of Capt.
g., and W. A., ali mingled in a grand combat.
Swords waved and wzzed through the air-bayo-
nets shone and flew about-ctzens hurried TO the
fght-windows flew up-maidens shrieked-and
ruin stared the finest of our young men in the face.
All this time the Major was calm and cool-con-
scious OF having done but his duty. Through the
interference OF Quartermaster John Pm, Adju-
tant and Justice of the Peace David Ny, and
Alderman Chap--n, order was restored-muskets
brought TO shoulder-swords presented and the
troops dismissed, sine die.
The cause of so much excitement originated
thus-A preliminary meeting Of the battalion was
held at nine O'Clock AM, in the arsenal yard, and
after calling the roll, they were dismissed to meet
at p. M. All went home except the A. r.. A..
who remained to pitch quoits During the interval
they lost and won, and the winners went over 10 q
grocery to drink. About O'Clock they went
over, and marched by the tap of the drum. Tho
Major coming along, and thinking such conduct to
be derogatory to hts battalion, besides being the
hour of meeting he ordered them to stop and meet
in the line. They refused, saying it was not the
hour, that they would when they got ready At
one they took their places, very excited
We presume the Brigadier. General will break up
the battalion, and place them in the Bloody A6th
Regiment II was their first review; and, through
jealousy, four of the finest companies in the State
have sealed their own downfall. Most every officer
has been arrested, except those of the U. G. and
w A., who, to their praise be it said, used every
effort to counterfeit the trouble.
Very truly yours,
VANDERBRuaeINs.
BRIG GEN J. G. BENNETT,
New York Morning Herald.