New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-11-21

to..dov was very remarkable spectacle. Apart
from the effect upon those not accustomed to
sueh displays. it is declared by officers long
used TO foreign service, that few demonstra
tons in Europe have exceeded this in precision,
regularity, and evidence of the rapid soldery
DEVELOPMENT. The feat of man6uvering for the
first tine 10000 troops with success and per-
feet exactness is no ordinary achievement, and
one for VIII y Gen. Mcdowell, upon whom the
organization of the forces deyolyed, is recely-
ing applause.
The announcement that the way would b.
free to all spectators, flooded the avenues in
every direction at an early hour. The Long
Bridge was crowded so as - be almost impas.
sable. aud Columbia Turnpike, leading to Bal
ley's Roadr. swarmed with passengers from
morning until nigbt'an.
The hour fixed for the review was II O'Clock.
but the display began about O'Clock, with the
assembling of the first regiments. The field
chosen was the broad PLAIN leading up from
Baie,'s Roads to Musons Hid, the whole of
which had been cleared Of timber and brush,
lenving a space of about square-mile.
Munson's Hill was the most commanding point
of view. and was covered with carriages and
visitors on foot. The lower part of the field
where not held for the review, was given up
TO the more distinguished guests of the occa-
sion. who began TO arrive about lOi o'clock.
The President and Mrs. Lincoln drove down
from Muneons Hill at II o'clock, and were
speedily followed by the various Heads OF De-
partments aud Diplomatic representatives.
Secretary Cameron came on horseback.
Soon after II Gen. Mcclellan appeared, es-
corted by the Mcclellan Dragons, Major Bar
ker which paraded for the first time as
squadron, and the 5th Regular Cavalry. lie
was greeted with unbouDdsd enthusiasm.
With the President and Secretary Cameron,
audB followed by his staff be rode rapidly
through the various lines already distributed
about, and fully occupying the vast field, re-
ceiying volleys Of cheers from each regiment as
he passed. lie then took his position upon a
knoll pear Bailey's house, while the entire body
of troops prepared to pass in review.
shortly after ] O'Clock the huge column, led
b. Gen. Mcdowell moved forward marching
By battalion in closed mass" each regiment
was IN the following order.
Gen Mccall Division, with ten infantry. and
one cavalry regiment, and TWO batteries OF artillery
Gen. lIriu'zeman's Division, with seven infantry
and ore cavalry regiment. and TWO batteries.
t;vli. Sui'ns BiN,si0n-Ien regiments Of infantry,
ore cavalry, and twO batteries.
Gen. Fri.nklins DivisiOn-Twelve regiments in
fantrg one of cavalry, aud three batteries.
Gen. Blenkers DiysiOn-Eeven regiments OF
iniaDttv ore OF cavalry, and two batteries.
zen. Porer's Diyision-GhTteen regiments Of in
f,njry, TWO OF cavalry, ami three batteries
The following is list OF the batteries re-
viewed:
Essiou's Pennsylvania. FOllctt's Massachusetts.
COoper's Peunsy IN ania. BsasOn Regular.
kcIns sylyania. MOmoToe's Rhode Island.
AtTes 6 Regular. Paits Regular.
Motifs NeW-lOfk. HeXamers Now-Jersev.
Bars PeDBsylyanIa. POrter's Massachusetts.
Gibbous regular. lockwood New-YOrk.
Weecons Rhode lslapd. Randoipbs Rhode Island.
The iroops, movirE in the most compact, form
IN which They could \ marched, occupied upward
of three hours in passing.
The finest division ia appearance was unques- !
tionably that of Gen. Bcnker. Although sepa- 4
rate il other divisions, they exceled any Of those
under im.
The Massachusetts batteries were especially re-
marked ior The excellence Of their equipments
aud the accuracy of their movements.
The cavalry, excepting the regulars. formed
the least brilliant part of the demonstration.
The contrast between regulars and volunteers
in this branch was too striking. The troops all
came upon The ground with one days rations and
ample ammuntion. and accompanied by ambu-
lances in readiness for any emergencies thai
might arise.
THE UNTCKED COTTON AT BEAUFORT.
The soldiers st Beaufort and the slaves on .
the island will sopn be picking the ungatheFed
cotton. The former, under an order from the
War Department, the latter upon the impulse
OF wages directed TO be paid them by Gen
Sherman. II is also probable that the cultiva-
ton of the sea leland for the next crop of
cotton will he contracted for with some re- /
sponsible Yankee, who viii be required to en-
ploy The slaves abandoned by their masters
upon rue several plantations.
PUNISHMENT FOR VIRGINIA.
\ new punishment of Virginia is at hand. I
Congress will probably be called on TO change
the territorial boundaries Of Delaware 30 "a 10
give the little State all the land between the
Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware River, and
to change the boundaries Of Maryland so as to
give her all the Eastern Counties of Virginia,
and to leave 10 the State Of Virginia as organ
ned by the Convention az Wheeling The terri