The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-30

Military Review.


Yesterday being appointed by Major General Sand
ford commanding the First Division of New York State
Militia for the review Of the third brigade under Bril-
gadier General Hail. the three regiments 18th, sth and
9Th constituting the division, met in Tompkins'
Square, about halEpast o'clock. The day was most
unpro pious-rain, which threatened all the fore
noon began fall about noon, descended in torrents
at o'clock and spoiled the whole effect of fine mi
litary dspsy-drenohing the men AID their arms in
such way to make all regret that this brigade was
not included in the review of the other three bgades
of the division, on Thursday last. Why it not it
Is difficult TO understand.
The 7th regiment or National Guards, which Is the
pride of New York. was the strongest on the ground
This formerly the 9th regiment, one OF the very
Oldest and is commanded by Col Duryea It consists
OF eight infantry companies troop of horse, and a
battery Of artillery The uniform OF the whole regi
msnt is the namely grey and the companies are
net distinguished In any other way except by their
letter number This is a. it should be, and We hope
yet but uniform and name for the entire
troops each regiment Of State militia IL is true
that the variety OF uniforms adds to the picturesque
effect of regiment but it takes away In the same
proportion from its military appearance. The eagle
with his grey feathers is martial bird than the
mscaw with his gaudy, partt coiored plumage the
bearing OF the men In this regiment is worthy OF It's
reputation. They nearly all large full grown men.
There is wealth In 1t than perhaps in other
regiment In New Yorkt consists principally Of our
quiet citizens merchants and others in favor OF law
and order. This regiment ordered out to the
Aston Place riot the 10th Of May, because Its firm
regiment turned out strong The following companies
psraded:-1st company, Captain Amermsni "a compa-
Capt Charles Smith; 5th company, Capt. Mlsrd, 9th
company, Capt Nevers; 7th company, Capt. Van
Wrinkle; sth company, Capt ss1mssy the troop Of
Of artillery by Capt Diver Only four guns (brass)
came to the ground. They have still the new shine
upon them and are extremely BEAUTIFUL The band In
attendance Was Mir. Dingle's The appearance OF this
regiment magnificent II Is an artillery regiment,
but does duty as an infantry corps
regiment, washington
In importance The greater portion OF this regiments
uniform is also grey-the Washington Greys horse
color Captain Pstterson's troop OF Washington Blues
and the Washington Continenals, wear blue uniform
This regime ut formed in MON Square, under Colonel
Borden and Lieutenant Colonel Dsvos, who has been
aeiy elected and made his appearance for the fret
regiment was formerly the third and bears high
puaon 1t consists Of two troops Of horse artil-
lery aud three companies q Infantry The Washing
ton Blues which led in the march to rompkus Square
10 commanded by Captain Patterson not only the old
est Captain In the regiment, but, believe, In New
York This troop did not muster strong, but IL had
charge Of the only two pieces II cannon brought OUT
tioDary one taken by Washington and the other
by General Gates They were captured one at Prince
ton January 1517 aud the other at Saratoga Octo-
Der IL l'1 The other troop OF horse ARTILLERY Is the
Washington Greys, commanded by Captain Narian,
undoubtedly the finest and arges, in the cty-horses
staniial butcher The horses are magnificent. The
principal infantry company Is also called the washing
ton Crews enc u the best aud most in the
city, commanded by captain Little. The State Fenci
bes, Captain Lyons, Is also very hne company AID
mustered well The remaining company a. the Col att
mental Guard Captain NJ NJ. Naniy ck noble body OF
men; but wearing tho antiquated dress Of washing
tons day gives them rather heavy appearance, aud
rather think that In very hot weather. when In pur
rut Of an enemy must not suggest rstreat) the
flaps OF their coats would seriously iucommode them
Wnliss band accompanied this regiment.
The Ninth regiment, or National cadets Colonel
Ferris, attended by g.. II. Walacos New fsrk
Brasg Band This regiment did not muster 40 strong
a. the other two. The folio wing companies were on
the ground :-First troop Cadet Lancers, commanded
by Lieutenant Thomas II. Hagau, formerly Captain
rde's troop) fine troop, consisting almost excu-
siyely Of Iishmen; Captain Cornell's Infantry Com
pany B. commanded by First Lieutenant Mason In the
Captain GUMS Company " Captain Thompson Y on-
pany O. aud Captain Melvibes Company H. numbering
forty mugkets, the largest tarn out IN the res
ment The uniform Of the Moth, i for the most past,
grey. faced with red
These regiments having fallen ic' under their re-
spective commanders marched OF tao ground at hall
tofTentr, aud Tefiss was impractiesble They pro-
ceCded 10 che Guy Hell and paid marching honors 70
the Mayor and Corporation. BEg24lCs Goueral 1all,
and Major General ssnJiord being also present The
troops then broke up and separated for their homes
teng well soaked Win the heavy vet
We should mention that the Tomphins Cadets, OF
accou panied by Geo. whitwofth's band p,id visit -
city ycserGsy afternoon alter their inspect1a a.
Staten Island Tor TIE purpote OF wtnefug toe parade
Of the 9Th Regiment In their aud elegant eluip-
company sud looked remarkably Seu ~ Their hand
sope uniform.
We think q nost des,rabls tina. these military re-
views should take place frequently for some mem
beers OF the companies, yesterday. did not know who
their colonel vas, some sid not know the reg ment
they belonged to and Others Old know their bril-
lively. another could not tell the number 81 the com
pauy in witch he enrolled This may strange
and almost Incredible, but 70 D. nevertheless true, aud
sues.sts the necessity Of frequent ptrsdes o.
companies, regiments and hricafes