The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01


bearing certainly very crSdisstc Of them shew
ing perfection Of drill that might put some Of oldest
companies 10 this blush. And they sppearod too, to
have small estimate Of sher appearance II ono
might judge from the self satisfied expression that
rested on their features. One little fellow who evil
IDENTIFY determined exhibiting his military acquire
ments to the fullest extent could hardly contain himself
when giving the orders TO his aubordinstes AMI the
manner ir which he hourishcd his sword woutl have
ssonished those old fogies who think be
done by rule. There also entire disregard Of many
Of those absurd forms laid down by writer's on military
science that truly refreshing. Young America dis
daned them, and marched just he pleassd OCCASION
ally showing his Independence by refusing obey she
orders of his superior officer
The Fanta alias Funny Fellows out in full
feather, and have them look moro funny
amusing than they did yesterday. They were
dressed In all conceivable and nconcerabe costumes
brities-Moss and Lixe. Richard the Third wa, in tne
ranks in close proximity with heavy looking Dutch.
Then there Charles the First with his hsad
Yankee with remarkably short pants. Round
heads and Cavaliers Harlequins, Clowns rlshmel with
'rch Irish brogue and Germans with "the sweet Ger
accent'an walking together 10 the greatest har-
mtny and M II there existed such thing tho
distinctions Of rank and dignity
cular attention was the Cartmens Guard, numbering
about sixty seventy muskcts They are certainly
yesterday. They were dressed in blue bloa
and white overalls and hal on felt hat
very handsome cart was led after the company tAc
prize OF the successful marksman There was com
pany whose appearance pleased us better, and
only say that We wish them many pleasant return Of
Thank sgiving Day
In addition 70 these we have noticed the following
companies were out yesterday:
The City Flour Mill Guard, Capt J. Cornwall; Robert
sons Band; 80 musksts, Is invited guests.
Great Republic Guard, Capt. j. G. Delncy 80 muskets
National BAND dressed in black, with belts, &c.
Now-a-Dny Guards, Capt. 3. wynsns Dodworth's
Band 80 muskets; dressed in black, with bolts, &c
Mike Burns Guard Capt }. Murray, between 40 and
90 muskcts, invited guests dressed in black with
belts, &c.
Irving Guards, Capt. J. McLane Union Band, between
20 and 30 muskets dressed in black, with BELTS &c.
Fielder Guards Capt J. Holland; Manahan's Band.
Warren Light Guards, Capt NJ A. Ninal all boys; real
muskets.
Epicarean Guard, Capt. W. Tyson; Shelton's Band.
City Light Guard, J. Holander, cheered Sun and
HERALD Offices; all boys wooden muskets
Excelsior Guard, Capt ]. McNaughtcn; Is wooden
muskcts; boys, with fife and drum
Tho Ballow Guards, Captain James Gray, numbering
40 mnskets composed OF the employees OF L. Bailow,
Band on their return from East New York. Thoy had
fourteen handsome prizes
Buhler Guards, Captain jas. Dewey, IS men and 4:
prizcs and went to Hoboken.
Leather Manufscturers' Guards Captain T. r. Kcrsey;
kidd's Band.
The Irvine Guards, Captain Mc0loin, 33 muskets
Tho Palmer Guard, Capt r. Shrine, passed the office
Their way TO Turtle bay They numbered thtrty-ave
muskets, and were accompanied by the Washington
BRASS band
/ The Fitzpatrick Guard under the command OF O.
Mcthnray, passed our Office yesterday morning,
panied by Stewards band.
The Anderson Guard, Capt Joseph Taylor, composed
Of the members OF Hose Company No S. made their
nual excursion to Pleasant Valley. They turned out
thirty I've men, and distributed df.cen prlzes.
T,pC usrd t,a and nc f.,J
celebrated the anniversary of John AItches arrival In
New York They dressed in suit Of black frock
coat and Pants, with kossath hat, ornamented with
red whic and blue feathers, and presented very sol
de like appearance. Nhc passlng the HsxAfD 0ficc
they Hcnted arms and the 'Siar Spangled Banner
was played By Sleltons brass baul, who accompanied
them. 1hay INT stored hundred n,uskcts Their
destination was Hoboben.
IL the well ridicd targets which carried st tn
OF each company may he con sdered satSfactor
evidence OF good shooting all we have to say is pit
the foreign enemy that would attempt 70 inysle