The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-22
Military Affairs.
INSPECTION DAYS AND PARADEs OF TARGET Elk.
CURsIoN COMPANIES.

l INSPECTION DAYS AND PAHADES OF TARGET EA-
CURsIok COMPANIES.
The past week he's been interesting one TO military
men growing out OF the annual return of the inspection
days which occasions the different regiments and
companies compare notes aud whether they have Inn
proved or refrigerated in appearance numbers and drill
must be confessed that the this year not
been SO satisfactory as on former occasions The
rements generally good order and many OF the
companies show excellent drill, but the numbers this
year was far less than expected This arises
doubt from the undue multiplication OF military organ
cations in our midst growing cut of the desire among
too many persons to become officers On Monday last the
First Brigade paraded did also the 18th Regiment the
latter under its commandant Col Richard French.
The list Regiment, American Rifles, Col vosburg and
the "a Regiment under command Of Capt barrow were
also Inspected, the ranks generally being very slim.
On Tuesday the sixty ninth regiment, Colonel Ryan,
paraded for inspection, and was reviewed by General
Ewing, after which they proceeded to oboken for field
exercise. The Eighth regiment Col Lyons accompanied
by the Washington troop Capt. yaan was also out for
| inspection.
The Ninth regiment paraded Wedne siay, under
command Of COL Pitkin It inspected over $50 men, and
reviewed by Brigade Major Cocks This regimen
shows some signs of improvement in military drill.
On Thursday, the Seventh regiment, Col. Duryea, in
spected $50 men, and gave evidence of splendid drill
Our target companies, usual, not idle, but
kept up constant camor in the neghborhood Of
| Office
| The Manus Kelly Guards commanded by Mr.. Thomas
Wallace, and numbering liz muskets, proceeded to
Hoboken for target practice Monday last. This COM
pany is named alter Mr.. Manus Kelly OF the Seventeenth
ward and is composed principally Of the bone and sinew
Of the young democrats Of the ward who turned out to
do him honor. After returning from Hoboken they pro-
ceeded to Mmmany Hall, where they partook Of dinner
after which the prizes distributed by Cant Ryuders
to the best marksmen belonging to the company. The
captain az usual was very happy in his remarks In de-
arst prize was P Brady, who took particular liking to
fifty dollar gold piece presented by Mr.. Kelly TO the
company. The second best shot Thomas Wallace.
On Monday last the Hudson Guard composed Of the
residents Of the Sixth ward Of Brooklyn commanded by
Captain Thomas kerrgan and accompanied by ManahAns
band visited the weehawken Ferry Pavilion, New Jer
sey on their third annual excursion, numbering Atty
muskets and twenty prizes Their appearance high
| ly credable.
The Red Fort Guard paraded for target pra ,tce on
Badish numbering sixty muskets and thirteen pioneers
headed by Captain Thomas Lawrence They visited
prizes were awarded. On measuring the target the
judges reported that 1903 balls had passed through IT,
The equation Of this company is 80 well known as to
ed the justly merited commendaton of all who witnessed
/ their parade.
| The Nice and Runner Guard from the Empire Tobacco
Works Of Brooklyn, also the Hibernia Guards visited
Mansion House, Hoboken, for target practice. They
| severally looked we'll
The Madison Guards Capt P. oReily composed Of the
members Of No ~ Hose Company, turned out Monday
the 18th inst for target practice they numbered seventy
uniforms and their appearance was very fine Their
guests, OF which there goodly number, carried
twenty nine very beautiful prizesgbd watches cake
baskets spoons &c. They proceeded TO Fort Lee aud
the guards n ne
for which they paid dollar was miserable affair, not
worth shilling.
The Elliott Guards, Captain John skiln, accompanied
by Manahan's band went their annual target
sion, October Is, 1855, to Polock's, Hoboken. They
mustered SIXTY eight muskets and contended for thirty
eight valuable prizes After returning they partook Of
a sumptuous supper at Sir. William Elliotts 1855 Fast
| Twenty sixth street.
The Cross Guards, Captain Donaldson numbering nifty
return from Clifton Park Staten Island accompanied by
Robertsons band. They had good time Of IT. excellent
liquor) After about twenty very valuable prizes were
distributed among the crack shots they returned TO the
city at peace with themselves the world and the rest Of
mankind.
Lewis Reynolds Guard Capt R. II. WEIGH thirty five
muskets, proceeded to Paterson N. j. their second
annual target excursion where they contended for nine
| teen prizes
Protective Volunteers Capt. Geo. A. Moore with Ro
bertson's band proceeded to Williamsburg last
They number Thirty muskets and are attached to Engine
Company No. 2.
The Parker Guards under the command Of Capt Tho
mas Coady paraded on Thursday Oct. 49, After march.
to- Of y s S
is composed principally Of citizens residing In the First
ward.
The Thirteenth Ward Guard all Germans Capt Ernst
Simon proceeded their first annual target excursion
to Fast New York. They mustered hfty-one rifles aud
the attracted much attention by their sodier-ke
bearing and military drill Their target well rided
and showed them TO be excellent marksmen.
The walldence Guards Captain A. Moore, turned out
~ muskets and contended for 20 prizes, at staten
Island On returning they passed the HERALD Office and
saluied with hearty cheers. They fine corps and
marched we'll and looked well.
Liberty Light Guard proceeded to Hoboken where they
shot for rs prizes They turned out 10 muskes and shot
Tie Constitution Guards Captain Hurley belonging TO
Engine Company No. i turned out last weetnumber SO
muskets.
John Scott Muskeieers Capt Flyn 40 muskes, went to
Hoboken.
Brooklyn Eagle Guard, Capt Day, 40 muskets stew.
arts band, went to Hoboken.
The Fulton Light Guard, company Of boys belonging
TO Brooklyn, went their annual target
the 18th inst. The little fellows well drilled, and
marched in good order.
Brevoort Guards Captain Van Raden, Jr., paraded to
Hoboken. They mustered 70 guns and for Is
prizes.
Columbia Guards Capt. r. h. shelley went 10 Astoria.
They mustered II muskets, and shot for 10 prizes
Mathew Guard, Captain John Downey, 70 muskets, Adj
kins' band
Faron Guards Captain P. Broderck composed Of work.
men in the Faron Iron Works numbered 40 muskets rs
prizes. Made very soldierly appearance.
Flood Guards, Capt Joseph Roberts, "A muskeis, Ro-
bertkons band, Hoboken.
The Joseph & Taylor Guard Capt Colyin paraded on
Wednesday for target practice.
The following named companies visited liobokenrhe
Index Guari MEMBERS of 80 Hose Carriage Of New York
Numbering sixty muskets the Young Mechanics Guard
81 Brooklyn, Stewards band paraded fifty muskes the
Flood Guard, from the Fourteenth ward accompanied BY
the Washington Brass band, numbering sixty muskes
the Robert arr Guard 81 Brooklyn sterarts band fifty
muskets & &crr Guards; Capt. Wilson, Shetons band,
numbering dty muske's. The Nassau Guard, Whose
parade sgnaized by the sudden death Of Of their
judges Mr. MCGOWAN, after delivering their prizes aud
,he tih Company composed q the exempt member Of
| the National Cadets, commanded by Capt II. r. Wood.
cock visited Mr. rerty's ground Tie Eagle Guard, 81
Brooklyn, Capt g. X. W. Day accompanied by Stewards
band, mastering fifty muskets, visited Odd Fellows Hall
some forty valuable prizes awarded TO the successful
| competitors
FINANCIAL AND CONNER GAL.
HONEY MARK EFT.