The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-26
Splendid Military and Civic Pro-
CessiOn.
ADDRESS OF MAYOR WOOD.
Funeral and Inauguration Ceremonies
at the Monument.
Tho Piercing Cold and the Suffering
Women and Children.
IMMENSE CROWD IN THE STREETS,
GC, &C., &c.

Yho grand celebration yesterday was commenced by
review Of the military the Battery by Gov. King As
early 10 O'Clock bodies Of militia began TO move down
Broadway and the streets parallel TO IT. by 1ox O'Clock
suite force was assembled the Battery The weather
was bitter cold and the piercing wind, sweeping in from
the open sea- chilled through the devotees Of Mars till
their chatcred and knees smoe against each other
was in vain that they piled their arms stamped their
Feet clapped their hands and rubbed their noses for all
their efforts could not keep them warm in such exposed
posiion Till after IL O'Clock the different companies and
regiments kept pouring into Battery square The cavalry
took up their position the exterior line of the Battery
next the river the infantry formed on the inside Of
the cavalry the light artillery numbering fourteen pieces
was line with the infantry The regiments after being
drawn up their places had TO wait until after IL o'clock
before they were reviewed by Gov King Many Of them
piled their and made of to the nearest hotels to
warm themselves internally and externally. The 7th
Regiment turned 500 strong exclusive of their band
f4o peces) After enduring the cold till it almost
insuerable they got excused for fifteen minutes, and
by means of the comforts and refreshments of the Wash
ington Hotel restored their bodies to natural perhaps
unnatural degree of heat Most of the cavalry remained
an their horses in the exposed coldes position for
over two hours.
Al length Gov. King and his staff arrived Gen Sand
ford and his staff met them before the Washington Hotel;
after the usual sautaons were exchanged Gen. Sand
the hotel where refreshments, consisting chiefly of wine
and sandwiches partaken Of The officers drank
The health of the Governor and the Governor tipped his
glass in honor of the ladies who present The sautes
having been fred the declared himself ready
10 make the review; so the company mounted again.
Meanwhile thousands OF women and children were kept
waiting in the piercing cold along Broadway and Fifth
avenue many of whom will die Of consumption the
seeds Of which were sown yesterday.
General Wright OF New Jersey, and his staff being pre-
sent was given place by General Sanford in his staff
Governor King and General Sanford, accompanied by
their respective stats then rode down Battery place to
Washington street, where they entered the Battery and
rode towards South ferry passing in review nearly the
whole Of the First Division of the New York State militia
This division Of the State militia composed entirely octizen
soldiers under the command Of Major General Charles
". Sandford The division Is composed of four brigades
and numbers 226 men, Of whom $40 are infantry, sl
cavalry and $50 artillery.
Charles b. Spcer, had the following regiments present.
First Regiment, commanded by Colonel Ryer
Second Regiment commanded by Colonel Bogart.
Third Regiment, commanded by Colonel Postly.
Seventy FIRST Regiment, commanded by Colonel yosburg
The Second Brigade, commanded by Brgadier General
Fourth Regiment, commanded by Colonel Hickcn.
Fifth Regiment commanded by Colonel schwarswaelder
Sixth Regiment, commanded by Colonel Pinckney
The Third Brigade, commanded by Brgadier Genera
William Hall, had all its regiments present viz
seventh Regiment, commanded b BY C, Col; Duryoa-
Ninth Regiment, commanded by Col Pitkin.
Fifty fifth Regiment, commanded by Col. Le Gal
The Fourth Brigade, commanded by Brigadier General
yohn Even had all It's regiments present, viz
Tenth Regiment, commanded by Col Halscy
Eleventh Regiment, commanded by Col Van buren,
Twelfth Regiment commanded by Col Cocks.
edxty ninth Regiment commanded by Col J. j. Ryan.
The waving OF the pumes and banners in the wind, tho
genng OF the swords and bayonets and the variety OF
their dresses gave the assembled multitude of armed
q peculiar and striking appearance The Cover
expressed himself highly grated the conduct and
of Ourri
they evidently highly grathed at the opportunity
getting away from so cold place as the Baitcry
little before O'Clock Gov. King and Gen. sanford,
accompanied by their respective stats headed the process
sion and marched for Broadway and the City Hall Tho
cavalry marched in front OF the infantry. The order OF
thc procession by brgadcs and regiments, as given
above The Battery, notwithstanding the cold, was
crowded by spectators during the review and rom there
with dense OF people. Policemen were stationed
the Of broadway and street that runs into
H. that kind Of vehicle allowed 70 enter Broad
way. How the different regiments appeared viii be no
Uced In the description OF the procession from the City
Hall 70 25h The procession went around the east
end OF The Park into the Park by the eastern
trance, just before Tammany Hall, and marched on IN
front Of the City Hall
THE MILITARY DISPLAY AT THE FUNERAL.
soon as the celebration Of Evacuation Day by dvi.
son parade the Battery had concuded-which was not
until hour after the appointed tmc-Genera Sanford
formed tho division into column the parade ground,
from which marched up Broadway and Park 10 the
east gate of tho Park Here from carly hour dense
shrong was assembled Every available spot within view
of The front OF the City Hall had human occupant The
windows and balconies NOT only Of the Hall Itself but Of all
the houses in the vicinity crowded with people upon
whose curiosity, the severity Of the temperature
seemed to have no chilling effect When the division
reached the Park the column reversed according
she discipline military funerals marching left in front
The Seventy first regiment then fell Of line and took
s position guard Of honor, before The caafaquc bear
ing the colin, which stood in front Of the City Hall
Al O'Clock the procession fully formed and the
military commenced their line Of march up Broadway In
shc following order
His Excellency Governor King and Staff
Major General Wright and Brgadcr General Hatfield OF
New Jersey.
rouRru HRlGApr, FIRST DIVISION Ny.s.M
Comprising the Sixty ninth infantry, Col. Ryan.
Twelfth infantry, Col. Cocks
Eleventh Regiment, Col. Van Buren.
Tenth Regiment, Col. Halsey.
National lancers.
Brigader Gen. Even and Brigade stan.
rny af.h Regimen, nsD infantry infantry, Col. Le Gal
Ninth Regiment Infantry, Col Pitkin.
Eighth Regiment Infantry, Col. Lyons.
Seventh Regiment Infantry, Col. Duryee.
H1ajcr Carter and the officers and san Of the Newark,
~ j., City Battalion.
Troop Washington Greys.
Brgadier Gen. Duryea, of Brooklyn, and staff
Major Gen. Hall.
sixth Regiment Infantry, Col pinckney.
Fifth Regiment Infantry, Col. Schwarzwscldes
Fourth Regiment Artillery, Col. Hinckcn.
Troop oi NaNhry
Brieader Gen. Yates and staff
msiGApY.
Veteran Artillery Corps, Capt. Raynor
Third Regiment Of Hussars, Col. Posty.
Rccond Regiment Infantry and Rifles Col Robinson.
Mrst Regiment Artillery and Cavalry, Col Ryor.
BrigadienGen. Spfocr and stan.
Inc oolumn brought up by MAJOR Cen Charles W.
andford and the brilliant staff Of the First Division, sup
ported by an escort OF cavalry.
Whca the head column reached Madison square the
division was marched by companies by the left iank die
rgn and coming TO halt and front formed continuous
ine from Madaon square down Fifth avenue, Fourteenth
street and Broad way of about two miles In length.
wnen ,ne column halcd, the splendid caaiaque drawn
~ sixteen noble horses and preceded by the Seventy
ns. .reement, wto marched IN superb style. win arms
advanced along iho line TO Madison square by
way ~ Noadway ftfth averue and Fourteenth street, fol
owed py ,ne Mexosn volunteers with their tatered aas
bere VIZ sevey hrsf wheeled into line 70 the left Of the
~, Wsere vide space kept clear for them
py .ne poe s the catatalque with the remains Of tho
gallant uenera Worth stered the square the band play
ed desa march and The troops saluted The coffin being
iaid " lne Vau prepared Cor e. the military part Of the
ceremoAa was over, and the troops were dismissed
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