The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-15
Military Inspections.

Yesterday was quite gala day at Hamilton square
Yorkvle, in consequence Of it being the annual inspce
ton day of several Of our uniformed militia regiments
In the forenoon the Ninth regiment Colonel Michael
Van Buren, formerly portion of Fifty fifth zgimcnt
had their first annual inspection. conducted by
Brigade Major Harriot, Of the Third brigade staff.
The Ninth may be considered but the nucleus of
regiment, as it at present consists only of
-four Companies, three of which are Uniformed
aud the other doing so as quick as possible
Company 4 is commanded by Capt jos. II. johnson.
young and snterprsing officer; Company by Capt Ro
Guard) by Capt Mansfield Lowell West Point graduate
aud formerly Assistant Adiutant General to Major General
Qutman, during the war with Mexico. Capt Lowell COM
bmes all the essential qualities both in his public military
and social lie, to render him Of the most popular
officers in the First division The regiment mustered one
hundred and eighty men, including band of thirty
pieces They were excused from the regular course Of
drill prescribed for inspection, the regiment being
only IN a partially organized condition The uni
form Of the Ninth, of navy blue cloth, with scar
let trimmings very attractive and will no doubt assist
TO swell its membership The City Guard will visit Charles
ton, s. c. during the ensuing winter.
The Fifty fifth regiment Guard Lafayette Col Eugene
lie Gal, composed entirely of adopted French ci-
Gems, were also inspected by Brgadier Major Harriot
The regiment at present consists Of six commands,
will be augmented in short time. The uniform Of the
corps is after the French infantry style, viz:
blue coat with scarlet trimmings and pants
1t has very neat and martial appearance and the sol
ders appear to feel proud of it, The Fifty fifth have
regmenta band of their own, uniformed similarly TO the
ganizcd uniformed after the style Of the French light
artillery The praccabiy of its usefulness attached as
it is to infantry regiment, is very much doubled
Better transfer it TO Of the cavalry regiments The
regiment were exercised in the prescribed annual
OF instruction and acquitted themselves with credit.
The regiment inspected 2o3 men, all told, including
the band Of twenyone musicians After the inspection
Brgadier General Hall reviewed the regiment and pro-
nounccd himself pleased with the general appearance Of
the troops.
The First regiment Of cavalry, commanded by Col s.
H. Smith and Third regiment Of Hussars Col s Brooks
Postley, inspected at Hamilton square by Brigade
Major Smith The First regiment presented very neat
appearance in their new regulation uniform-que con.
rast their motley garbs Of last year In the move.
mcnts executed under the direction OF the Brgadier In
100 men.
The Third regiment, prior the inspection were drilled
by Colonel Postey and made various movements In quick
time The advance in line and trong by squadrons was
very amusing from the fact that many of the horses had
the proclivy to move at slow pace. The Third has
never been noted for its stylish riders; little more at
tenon on this essential qualification for cavalry troops
would increase the utility and general appearance Of the
troops The Third inspected about 1928 troopers.
The day was fine, and quite respectable assembly met