The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-19
THE MASTERING OF THE MILITIA.

THE MASTERING OF THE MILITIA.
ne military pageant displayed in Broadway yesterday
afternoon every respect worthy of the metropolis
u the Japanese Ambassadors and though last not least
~ that indispensable militia corps, the Seventh regi
ment which gave she finishing lustre and tho conclud
ing glory the whole exhibition. Whatever dry jokes
may be cracked by village newspapers this subject
and however violent aud unmanageabe the denzens Of
the city of raternal affection may become when ponder
ing this theme, the fact stands out in bold relief as
plain and Noticeable IL it written ON monuments
ef Cornthan brass that the city Of New York is far
in advance Of the other cities Of the Union the SUBMITS
Of the Apennnes above the plains upon which they
smile The metropolis has proved this aud over
again. In exhibitions, bazaars, concerts operas, militia
ry organizations, fireworks and public processionsto
name nothing more-it has triumphautly and incontcs
iby borne on the victofs As for the reviews OF
the New York militia it is admitted by friend and foe
that they stand unrivalled In the world. A body
sf militia superior, or equal, TO the First
Division of The New York State Militia, which
so brilliantly paradcd in this city on Saturday
st could be scared up in the universe In every
inch they are soldiers Their uniforms were faultless,
their modern and perfect, their step was nrm
and sodery and their esprit du corps as excellent rs that
Of the Algerian heroes of the army of the Second Empire
any man says augh that contrary to this he either
Rrievousiy wiifuliy falsnes Let the rivals Of
New York. who would fain stride forth in her seven
league boots learn lesson from her advancement II
would be better initiate her progress than to me and
fret sury humor their own crabIike and croach
sng pace Fds est ab koste doceri
The military display Of yesterday was as great a
triumph as that Of Saturday though necessity much
smaller. While the muster Of Saturday amounted to
ever six thousand swordnd bayonets, horse and foot,
otoht ktv,xlpx
men, all Of the W. trained and noble Seventh
regiment. The people Of New York, through the
public avenues Of their journals, always
kept informed OF the progress OF current events.
they seldom taken by surprise great
and brilliant The movements OF the Japanese
are almost well known TO them they 10 the de-
cctabe Councilman, who ngorousy preside their
movements despite all their ridiculous attempts at pre-
vention and secrecy They have In some instances, en-
deavocd TO tho reporters Of the press but have
failed as signay In the attempt In their Pckwckan
aidermanic orations. The attaches Of the press have
found means for trimphng over every obstacle thus
cast in their way and by the force Of their persc
versncc and unconquerabe pertnacy the public have
kept instructed concerning matters in which they
ere deeply Interested. The New Workers. being thus
"posted"-to a vulgar though expressive term-they
have always been found tho vicinity Of every import
ant movement Of the Oriental Ambassadors.
YESTERDAY Broadway crowded by the "sovereigns"
10 speak truly and Of general occurrence this lead
ing artery Of the citys commerce. fashion and activity Is
seldom or never empty In tho early the laborcr
and artisan the factory girl and the seamstress troop
along its pavements and corridors 10 their daily occupa
tions at noontde tho ccaseess din Of trade and the
hustle active heard on all Sides and
when the curtains Of night begin TO close around, the
homeward bound toers are TO be seen Gin numbers
numbercss re,racng their weary steps TO their friends
and nresidcs Even In the drear hours OF night when
sspirts are said walk abroad the untiring and per
peuay moving inhabitants Of the great city 70 be
seen gliding about like spres in the glare Of the flicker
ing lamps The tide Of humanity falls and rises like the
waters Of bay but at all hours and under all crcum
stances there always guard of Enclosed eye
lids passing from avenue, and from street
street.
TEE EXCITEMENT AROUND THE HEADQUARTERS OF tbs
KMBAssY.
10 Judge by the immense concoursc Of persons
that has stood like a wall Of granite before
inc portals and acades Of the Metropolitan the early
dawn OF Saturday morning. IL might be thought that
they have formed the principal nocturnal pcranbuators
OF the great avenue and that having ot the favor OF
the somncrous god they have been but too happy TO
Keep watch and guard the movements 81 the dreamy
Asiatics This, however, was not so. The assembly
within and about the vicinity cf the hotel was very
large and continued to be despite OF the frequent
changes IN the elements OF which IL composed Poo
pie remained in the most eligible places Cor few hours
until their curiosity was satisfied, when they would
move ON 10 make room Cor the surgng tide that kept
continually Towing on 10 the central point The
changes went on thus during the whole day,
by which means the scene was enlveued and the
vsrulace kept 10 constant state Of pleasing
M aq
indeed very general, and the popuace never seemed
20 enjoy themselves better They pleased with the
Embassy with the regiments that dchled before them,
with the raycty and brancy Of the public decorations,
and not least with themselves the free citizens Of the
great republic for they naturally felt proud in the con
scousness that they were the hosts Of the dark and
sscsurn v~iiers who came from their distant Island
home 70 catch CLEANS Of Western civilization IN The
shrcbbing cities Of the New World.
TEE xnsAssr IN RKrosE.
TIE orcntas sank into the solitude Of their chambers
and the istlsness OF rcposc Immediately after the bril-.
liant reception accorded them our city on saturday
last The stirring and dazzling Of which they had
been witnesses during the entertainment could not hava
sAled 70 leave vivid impressions their active
minds and II was wise and proper 70 allow them 70
sire rom the public gaze, and TO ponder and reflect
IN silence on the strange and wonderful prospect which
had been opcnnd up them The manner In which they
passed their time on Sunday, with all the nterestin
fActs connected with their movements up 10 Monday
morning, We have already fully detailed.
THE PREPARATIONS FOR PUBLIC RECEPTION.
The enciai reception Of the whole Embassy was nxea
by appointment Cor yesterday afternoon, Of hapAss one
O'Clock the City HALL Accordingly extensive arrange
ents we're made for giving the sr all the prominence
and Iof thai the demanded The Mayor OF the
city and she members OF the body corporate expressed
their intention 70 be present the reception, while tho
Governor Of the state Of New York also sgnhed his
willingness 10 aid In the ceremony by his own preserve
known through the public journals, and conse-