The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-26


Troops Reviewed by Governor King. Conn
mandGr In ChieE--lIie Veterans or lsi;s sc.
On the 18th day o. November 1888, the British forces
which had occupied the city Of New York during mcs, Of
the Revolutionary war; sailed from the Battery, and sur
rendered the city TO the American This event has
inade the day memorable for all time, and the old
fashioned Gohamos used celebrate It's annual return
with great eclat There military parades, the hrag
Of guns ringing OF joy beis public feasts ana other de-
n,onstratons 10 show the delight Of the New Workers on
the anniversary Of
- Evacuation day,
When the British ran away.
II Is not SO long ago when there used to be public
hibon Evacuation Day in front OF tho city Hail. OF
the coat sword and writing desk of Genera! Washington
was considered reat in those days to view these
venerable curosties but the practice has fallen into
tire dsuso the transparency front of the City
Hall, representing General Washington, not ex-
hib.ed
Our city military, however, keep up tho day uuintcr-
ru,tedly their parade the feature Of the celebra.
tion which, every succeeding year, becomes bril-
liant the FIRST ysion increases in numbers discipline
and general efficiency and appearance for i undobt
eddy true that our city soidery IN bet
ter condition than at present presented more bril-
liant tcw ensemble when parade. few years have
made great change Tor the better.
From the vessels in harbor the hotels other pub
lie buildings the national culors yesterday displayed
from sunrise until sunset For several years past, the
anniversary Of Evacuation Day the flagstaff the Bate
ry has been neglected yesterday at least FOR part
Of the day exception. Previously, the patriotic cii
Tits much abused ward complained of the oms-
sion discovered that ono in particular
had charge Of the public bunting. Now We have the
other horu of the dilemma. That flag liz charge OF
four sergeant and three corporas o the hlbor police
who wien applied 10 in the matter although bristng with
buttons and other patriotic insignia, perfectly limo
cent Of the fact that this was the anniversary OF Evacua
ton Day yet the Veteran Corps cred salute at sunrise,
almost their door.
At sunrise the Veteran Corps fred salute the Bet
terry Tie First Division assembled yesterday al 10 A.
the vicinity OF Fourteenth street. under the command or
The Nsjor General It announced that Governor King
aud cner, paez wonld the sodiery in Fourteenth
street. and thther large number Of the unemployed
directed their steps
The City iiorse Guard First regiment under command
of Captain Murphy dcpuzed 10 act the special
escort OF Gen Paez They waited him at his headquar
ia Twenty sixth street, where lac furnished with
powerful black horse, which be mounted. He then pro-
cecded towards the Parade Ground 10 meet Governor
King, bit at the corner Of Broadway and Twelfth street
lac met With accident which at first supposed to
he trrg eventually that thore
is some fear for his life
The pavement was slippery, and the horse stumbled
and idi onhs right sde-the General under him. Gene
rs Faez, who Is excellent horsoman did not dismount
hut reined the horse in and made him rise; but the
charger Immediately fell again on the left side second
time he brought to his feet, when be again slipped
ami fell lis knees bringing Con- Paezs right foot forci
bly, TO the pavement, and doubling under lie immedi-
atcly dsmounted but was in snch pain to DO
scarcely able 10 stand. His spur had been bent
double, and pierced his heel decorating II considerably;
his great toe also disocacd and tho foot so injured
tina, ae IN the day was feared that locSaw would set
in. There much excite at the tme Of the acct
dent, and large crowd assembled Manuel Pasz, hs
SON. passing down Broadway the time of the acct
dent ard seeing his father surrounded by several per-
sons attempted to approach him, when thief showed
against young Paez, and in doing deycrousy cut his
guard chain and carried OF his watch. The General how
ever surrounded by sympathizng friends,
conveyed him the Place Hotel where fortunate
y Senior Rjas, OF the Venezuelan Commissioners, Is
stopping. Gen PACE Immediately put in bed and
physical for At rst supposed that the only
Fc.ous INJURY was dis,ocaon Of the great toe Of the
right foot and ne treated accordingly The joint
pulled nto its place, and was supposed that would not
amount 10 much moro than sprain.
subsequent examination, however, showed that the
hurt very and that the entire foot was
injured b. being bent under. Several surgeons were
called ana al theff adNlce CIV
.tudnay under the toe tho bruised blood and
reduce the Inflammation which fast setting The old
General bore the operation with great herosn, smiling
the While, although must have been exqus,ey painful
Later in the day Mysteries which the General is sub
icct set sn and he became quite dclirious. Strangely
enough his mind wandered back to the time when he was
fighting for his countrys Independence and he imagined
be again leading his companions TO victory.
To day there win be a crisis In his Should the
remedial adopted yesterday fail, 10 feared
that the consequences be fatal as suppuraion, and
finally mort lcation, may supcrvene II was feared last
n. thai IN any case he would not be able 10 leave the
city on Saturday. lie viii remain at the Aston Place
Hotel nn,i a change takes place in his symptoms
During the day Governor King called at the hotel, as
dd Also number cf private czcns 10 inquire after tho
Generals health. In lct from the number II calls II
evident that the utmost anxiety s felt by the public
the probable issue ~ this most unfortunate accident
Thomas francs Mcaghcr was constant ia his attendance
al the bedside &c the woundcd Venezuelan.
This accident postponed nc parade or nearly an hour
dressed IN the complete uniform u ACCOMMODATED hat
feathers, sword, spurs ami MI lis makeup was won
dcrfu behold, and ectcd the Enthusiastic plaudts Of
che young New Workers wherever he made HIS appear
snce The fret review took place At llis O'Clock, in
Fourteenth street The right wing rested ON broadway,
and the lei, extended down Ninth There
probably 1000 men IN lnc Who really presented
most martial appearance.
Governor KING and staff upon arriving the ground
with their escort the Washington Guard, we're received
with s,utc of artillery Ivy Capt hcNahon 81 the Fourth
Regiment Tie then passed down the line, the
drums beating, bands playing and coors salutng Tho
froops losed unusually well in their heavy winter uni
form. The windows and balconies were liled with well
dressed ladies 10 whom the parade quite an event
After this review the division took mp the line 81 march,
which was down Fourteenth street TO the Fourth avenue
ahence through the Bowcry the cast gate 90 the Park,
where the Governor and ID" city authorities again re-
viewed the division.
II was designed that tho march 81 ,uId be through Broad.
way but 90 the accident 10 Icn PACE, the route
was changed 10 the Bowcry. Among The rcrsous who
Witnessed parade the Park were, Scnor Roias
the Venezuelan Commissioners, several generals and
city officers. Mayor Temann not present, being at
the time IN attendance al tho Funeral 81 Cornelius " An
derson. who personal friend of his.
The troops entered the Park IN the following order
Washington Gray Troop 18Th Regimont), Capt varian,
escort to Governor King
Light Dragons, Capt Dickels, cscor, 70 Major General
and stat
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nrigader General e. II. Sriccr.