The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-24
The military Eneampment at Kingston.

KINGSTON, N Y, Aug. %, 1855.
The Soldiers First Day--Fbrmatiom Of ne Camp-A,ck-
ward Cdraliers-The Dyiu-Blunders of the Instructed
and Lasty1tors-7ne Blind Leading the Nind-Arriuol
| Of Governor CLARK, de-, dc.
Seized with the military epidemic now rampant in this
vicinity took early train last Monday and after
wadpg through of dust from Rondout up stood on
the ened field" long line of shorse foot and dra-
goons led by Gen. Ward had just arrived They looked
as jaded if they had oiled hours in Texan sum-
mers day After forming square, the General remn led
them Of the custom Of their ancestors and prayer was
offered by the chaplain horseback The scene was i'm
presive yet the spirit Of departed Quaker urged
10 wonder if the Righteous Judge would smile upon
organizations whose training for battle murder and
sudden death"
1t would extend my letter too much to speak Of the
formation Of the camp its Details &c. The ground far
inferior to that occupied by the Seventh regiment which
undoubtedly exces any here encamped in instruction
The object Of this encampment is good one and the
practical instruction obtained highly necessary 1t
not tail TO make New Workers. heart rise up to SEQ 70
and 70 marked on the saddle cloths.
practised eye at that Of those who
fly about the field to the terror OF maids and children in
magnificent array, magnificent steeds, sadly in
want Of the elementary principles of the Amid the
tdrcrting Of many Muras fearful Of my life
and particularly apprehensive for country lasses
whose curiosity running away with their prudence
However thus far accident has occurred; AMI trust
the special providence may rule to the end OF the
CHAPTER.
Yesterday much occupied in drilling and 1t Is
certainly great pity that more time could not he spent
in such instruction After such preparation and expense
five days insufficient watched the several bgigades
ard regiments closely. and while il easy perceive
thai the Army Regulations and Scotts tao les he
guides IL also easy to notice too many departures
from the text. The commands as laid down, not
followed but others sounding something like them sub.
~ nd nnD thn
field and staff was apparent and disorder arising from
the looseness OF these large in the military
machinery. This should not be and is without
excuse. How can the taught be proficient, when
the teachers are Deficient In one brigade, pass
ing in review / noticed field officers conspicu-
Gus for trapping and elegant horses while marching the
second time around in quick time salute the reviewing
officer, while the poor dusty lieutenant on foot knew
better, srd kept his sword at carry Which l. The
worthy Of the spur and yellow sashy AT the term-
nation Of the review the Brigader General called all the
officers around hm-reproved them for some i'm perfec
TONS but unfortunately gave them wrong nstruc-
tions. He was pnric, ar in impressng them with the
command that in review, when the brigade preseniel
arms TO him, ii should stand at present till lie and his
staff had ridden entirely around it. Is this sos
The proficiency Of regular service is not cannot be
about with tFappngs double that of old campaigners
and yet, in one sense little child might lead them
Any s can sec how tss i that oser should
till they know them we'll colonel is responsible for
his regiment but should The regiment be respon blc for
his neglect or igono!ancey If the blind lead the blind
Of course they go into the ditch. In yesterdays per-
foiinances it is difficult TO say which, in my humble
estimation the best instructed. The palm lay be-
tween regiments both of which, If mistake not
commanded by Smith One Colonel read his commands
from paI ei-so told, and therefore, not will
ing to be responsible for the truth of the report
Last night Gov. Clark arrived and will probably review
The troops this afternoon. Everybody supposes Scott
will he mp to-day, and The whole country in consequence
is alive with excitement Since sunrise teams have
been rushing in of all sorts, shapes and sizes from the
brood to the obstinate jack No.abes hourly
arriving from abroad-Geu. NJ l.. Best, among the
her and doubt Kingston will, this afternoon he the
nrs place the earth. As usual pers and tricks
tiers Of every the ground the dust kicked up
is suffocang and take IL all in ALL the panorama Of life
this afternoon presented from Generals down TO
thimbe rggers feathers down to rags civil gentlemen
of elegant leisure down to thick Tipped dakes, will
well he worth shillng's ride 10 shall keep eye
the troops, who hope will do the crcditable thing
before their constitutional commander and VIII drop
you a line again. OBSERVER.