The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-12

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garrison euy Al Fort WOOD Bedioe's Island 1t was not
expected that they would parade very FULL but they did
remarkably well. rhey had nine englneers, eighteen
drums band Of thirty pieces and eight companies Of
thirty Their appearance solid and effect
i've and equal either Of the other regiments OF the
same numbers.
The Twelfth regiment, Independence Guard Colonel
Daniel Butterded, werc the next we saw and II
hard matter 70 recognise them. But short time siuoe
the regiment disbanded and here they stood with
nearly four hundred They were chosen as the
especial guard at Castle Garden well do they deserve
the honor conferred BY that selection corps
has progressed in like during the past year
Col Butterned il firing in his efforts, and this pa
rafe be taken - specimen think they have been
repaid amply. The regiment at this time only &c
companled by their drum corps their band having pro-
ceeded TO Amboy on the Harriet Lane.
BY this time We have reached the Sixth regiment,
Governors Guard, Col Joseph c. Pnoknsy. They
were out in good numbers and looking in better
shape thar before They numbered two hun
dred and nfty all told. Their uniform, which is
very plain, blue trimmed with red, 10 not 80 striking
In appearance Of the Others but it ~ ons that
viii stand service, and Ia therefore good one Colonel
Pinckney has to be proud OF bis command, and
can, think, show good front, needed, as some
who parade more for show. II Is Q regiment for work.
not display.
The Third regiment, Husars Colonel 8 Brooke Postsy
next TO appear They mustered upwards OF four
hundred and horses This Is tho largest cavalry
regiment in this State and believe in the Union, and
though their dress is rather iancul, they make good
appearance.
The First regiment cavalry Lieutenant Colonel Devin
commanding, Immediately followed, with eight compG
nes, rome 22S men and horses. Thor uniform ia the
United states cavalry uniform, aud certainly the best
have II is neat and plain, and perfect in its
details This regiment, being without colonel Is proba-
bly, held back In numbers, il would soon equal the
Third.
We have now TO look casually at the Fourth regiment,
artillery Colonel Edward Hncken, and have finished
the First Division New York state Militia This regiment
Inspected the Arsenal In the morning, before pro-
ceedng TO the Battery and had 200 meu present. with
fourteen Blk Founders and caissons.
Attached to this regiment the Veteran Corps OF 1Ty6,
who were detailed 10 The salute the Battery They
had 20 and three twenty four FOUNDER howtzers.
By the way we have neglected the National Grays the
nucleus Of the Twenty third regiment Brevet Colonel
nor with 40 men and ofl7 They appeared very we'll
bu, woui be advisable for them to take line position
In the Eighth regiment, should think.
THE ARRIVAL AND MILITARY RECEPTION.
About two O'Clock . gun from one OF the forts an
on board, and in q few moments she came in sight
The different brgades were now formed, the First
fronting Castle Garden and Second rear and 80
to the Fifth which formed the left and Of the
Fourth.
The Twelfth regiment moved from their position in
brigade ne and dividing by wings took both sides OF the
gate entrance TO the Garden faced inward and arms
ordered. General Sanford and staff, and the other
officers who the field % visiting guests, were
drawn up facing the entrance.
10 few moments the Prince made his appearance,
dressed the uniform OF Colonel OF the line he
received with the fullest hOnors rues coors dropping,
presented and band playing. Almost Immediately
be rode rgh. OF the First brigade preparatory 70
the review
TuK REVIEW.
In the review In addition 10 his suite, the Prince
was accompanied py Major General SANFORD, Of tho
First Division Generals sherman and sponord, Of tho
Governors staff Major General Duryes, OF the Second
Division General Hamilton, OF the Sixth brigade, and
the stats OF each making star OF nearly hfty ocoe.
The review made by brigades numerically In sue
ceseon and they formed different lines, II
gave the reviewing officer the finest opportunity TO
our troops rather volunteers. Tho compliments
were well paid, and every point closely attended TO,
max OF the best standing reviews the division
ever made Al the close Of the review the Prince and
suite took their positions the carriages provided and
passed out OF the Battery, followed by the troops In
regular order, e1 rotae for the City Hall.
MATCHING SALUTE IN FRONT OF THE CITY HALL.
The military reached the east gate OF the Park
precisely At nvc minutes past four O'Clock r. n. First
came squadron OF the Washington Grey troop, Capt
NJ varAn riding n company front OF sixteen dies; then
followed the carriage containing the Prince, bis Honor
Mayor Wood the Duke OF Newcastle, and Lord Lyons,
ha Amin
Bruce, in full Uniform, with Col. Toasdale and Capt.
Grey, and others followed 10 the succeeding CARR
ages q also the members OF the New York
Common Council A portion Of the Washington Grey
troop and tho National Guard troop formed body
guard the royal party and rode either aide Of the
carrages After the Pracc and the Mayor azhted from
their carriage In front OF the City Hail. AFTER short de
teuon the carriages driven from the parade gre ind
preparatory TO the marching salute 70 his Royal Hehness
by The troops Of the First Division The royal party
ascended the carpesed PLATFORM after which the troops
marched past in the following order -
Major General Charles W. SANFORD,
Commanding First Division New York STATE troops
Division Engineer O. v. Aia Henry Tones,
Division Surgeon, Lewis A. @. y. Mead.
sAycr. Division Paymaster, 4. A.
Diyi;sa Is.pse'Or' R'osr' q sls sS., n.,,,,,
Tho General aud bis star were mounted elegant
chargers and uniformed in suits OF navy bae broad.
cloth, richly trimmed with gold bullion and lace they
wore regulation Frcuch military chapcau, do
cors.ed with heavy ornamental gold trim mIngs. Tho
horse equipments were Of the moss complete description
the saddle cloths Of dark blue, richly trimmed
around the edges with deep gold lace.
General sanford took his position near the royal par
IT, and his stat with ths mounted escort took position
opposite the reviewers.
General sherman the Inspector General Of the state Of
New York, rode with the Major Generals stas.
FIRST BRIGADE, NEW YORK STATE MILITIA
Brlgadier CHARLES p spicsr, commanding The Brigade
rKuApR srAyv.
Inspector, Va G II smith Brig. Eng Ma. J. 3 Law.
Judge Advocate, Ma " rence
Dcfendorf surgeon, Ma. D. W. Vain.
ray nasicr, Capt, Edgar wright.
kirby Qusrtcsmsster, Capt z "A
Aid ] Jarcway Van Nest Houdloy.