The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-10-18
CITY NTELLIGENCE

MILITARY MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE "YoUNG
GUARD" OF RICHMoND.-The fine military corps the
city yesterday afternoon, about 81 o'clock, per
steamer George Peabody. A very large crowd of
persons was collected about the wharves and ware
houses adjacent as the steamer approached her
dock. AS the boat neared the wharf, the company
was drawn up in line on the upper deck present
ing quite an imposing sight. They were heartily
cheered by the crowd and received with military
honors by Company c, Capt. John G. Johannes
Battalion Baltimore City Guard, on Camden street
near Charles. The Baltimore City Guard were out
In full ranks, numbering As men. After the usual
military salute, the line formed and the COM
panies marched up Camden street to Eutaw,
thence to Baltimore street. and down that street
the armory of the City Guard The Young
Guard is quite fine-looking body of men
and attracted much admiration in the different
streets through which the procession passed.
They number about forty-five men rank
and file. Their uniform consists of dark
blue coats and pants; military cap, with
red pOmpoOn. The pants are striped with gold and
red. The innings of the coat are red, with white
cross and body belts. The following officers ac.
company the corps:-Captain, John s. Rady; Ist
Lieutenant, George j. Austin; I'd Lieutenant Lewis
l.. Smith; Sd Lieutenant, VIM. A. Charters; Major,
H. w. Fry; Quartermaster, j. 4. Vannerson; Paw
master, c. P. Rady; Adjutant, VIM. R. Todd; En-
sign, L. NJ. Hiltzhimer; Surgeon, +. W. Hancock.
W hen the column reached the corner of GAY and
Baltimore streets they came to halt, and then, in
double file, marched into the armory of the CITY
Guard Battalion, where they were most cordially
received and welcomed to the Monumental city in
an appropriate speech, by Major Joseph T. Warner
Captain Rady responded, and rendered the thanks
of his corps to the Guard for their handsome es-
cort and soldierIy greeting. The Young Guard
were then invited to the table, and an hour or so
was spent in social enjoyment. At five O'Clock the
companies again formed and marched to the GilInor
House, where Adjutant Stone received them and
where they were soon ensconced in very comforta-
BILE apartments.
After supper a deputstion of the CITY Guard
waited upon the strangers and escorted them to the
Fair of the Maryland Institute, where thew spent
over hour in viewing this fine exhibition of the
handiwork of the mechanics and artists of the coun
try. The Young Guard also visited the armory of
the City Guard, which will be known as their
social headquarters" during their stay in Balti-
more.
To-day, they will be taken in charge by a Com.
mittee of the Battalion Baltimore City Guard, and
Will visit, in suitable conveyances, many objects of
interest around our city; also paying visit to Lake
Roland to view there the magnificent works con.
nected with the new Water Works
At night they will visit the Holiday Street
Theatre by invitation of Mr.. Jno. T Ford to witness
the performance of Hamlet BY Mr.. Edwin Booth
THE MARYLAND GUARD.-L nipbt the Mary
land Guard, to the number of one hundred and
twenty, assembled in their armorv Carroll Hall,
Tor inspection, in chasseur uniform. 1t was ex-
pected that the entire battalion, which now num-
bers one hundred and ninety-odd, would have 41een
were not finished, it impossible for more to
appear. By this evening, however, the uniforms
will all be made, and the battalion will make its
appearance on Friday next in full dress This
uniform is an entirely new feature among the mill.
tary of our city, and its novel appearance elegance
and beauty will excite admiration. With the ex-
ception of the Chicago Zouaves, who visited us
during the summer, this style of dress, which is
somewhat similar, has never been worn. 1t con-
sists of dark-blue flannel pants and blue cloth
jacket, with ightbue flannel shirt. The shirt is
ornamented with single row of small brass but
tons (23 in number) up the front, placed within
half an inch of each other. The pants have an
orange-coored stripe (quite narrow down the
Sides The coats are straight breasted. made to fit
with neatness, but not tight; and either side of
the breast is an orange stripe, while the cuffs
ornamented with loops of braid. The bottom of
the pants strike about midway between the ankle
ana the Knee, and are blckled to the leg immedi-
ateiy above the calf The portion of the leg below
is protected by white bu, 'kskin Logging, which
buttons close to the limb The cap is what is
known as the skull CAP, light blue, and
tastefuliy trimmed with gilt braid The uniform
OF the officers is precisely sin liar to that of the
privates with the exception of he jacket instead
OF which is worn blue frock Goa t. with gold strap
on the shoulder. On the front of the officers caps
Is the representation of bugle with the figures
53rd within the space formed bv the fold in the
bugle. The privates wear red b. east sash, anG
directly under this white body be 1t. The knap
SACKS are dark colored, and are co mplete in al
their apartments. On the front of e. ch knapsaci
is the number of the soldier and on the top grth
ed light blue blanket, with the letter M. g., il
red. The uniform, a whole, is the m ost beadti
iui and appropriate that we have ever cen. The
stness which heretofore was variaSyt t. be founC
IA the military uniform, is nowhere to b., seen il
oai. put on the contrary every part appear adapt
Gu " t1e particular part of the body whit n it CO
essn dnls n feature is particularly nosceabl in tn
ba ol the sif uncomfortable military collar
whicn looks as though it would choke the weare
to death, and thus save cartridge and bali. Their
Is no coliar 70 the chasseur jacket-nothing but
narrow band which lies low on the neck. o. citi
zens may rest assured that the Maryland Iuar,
rade. The drum corps, ten in number, wear sim
liar uniform, with the exception efthe pants, hic
are red,