The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-27
YOUNG AMERICA UNDER ARMS,

%OSoN AWE LIZA UHUkR AHW6,
efL1NDID xHrBIr1ON OF THE MOUNT PLEASANT
ACADEMY CADErs-rHER RECEPTION By MAYO.
WOOD IN THE PARK, AND VISIT TO TIKI 0OvER.
NoRS ROOM.
Inc cadets Of Mount Pleasant Academy, Sing Sing.
organized asa regiment, under command Of Major Ben
Jamen, one OF the principals of the Institute, ssve
an interesting exhibition drill in the Park yesterday after
noon 70 The intense admiration Of several thousand ladies'
ana gentlemen. They were reviewed by Mayor Wood.
apa were nSniy conplmented for the correctness and
brillancy OF their movements.
The regiment arrived In the city about half p.a. two
O'Clock, by way Of the Hudson River Railroad, and
marched dewn TO the Aston House for the purpose Of TUX
ing some Refreshments. At quarter four O'Clock they
appeared in the Park escorted by the Belmont zouayes
OF Fifth avenue, and q fine band of music The
cadfH were dressed ia full uniform, with
black frcck coats, white PANTS, cocknde hats and
light carbines, with bayonets The lads were we'll
sized," and presented really splendid appearance
Az they marched up in front Of the City ball their neat
uniforms, correct marching and general military appear
ance excited the wonder OF the spectators and round
AFTER round Of applause up In honor Of the juveniles
Inc nrss company was made up Of lads about eighteen
years OF s6e put tho last company children
about zine or ten years old. Nevertheless the little fell
lows marched quite well their older comrades and
on more than one occasion they exceIed their seniors In
For three quarters Of an hour the cadets amused tho
spectators IN going through their different movements
rney drilled Hardees tactics and executed some movo-
ments In splendid STYLE Their wheeling falling into snee
Tile from plafoons shoulder arms and present arms was
one OF the prettiest sights imaginable But when the
WORD "order arms given, and the weapons de.
seconded ike piece Of machinery the enthusiss Of the
cnowo manifested itself IN general outburst Of ap-
pause The regiment then went through the difficult
movement Of fright about face In marching which vas
executed in ne style, and subsequently marched up and
down the square. full front, about forty abreast.
The most beautiful movement OF the whole. perhaps
was the ecAelcn which was exceedingly well executed
Fnen followed the hollow square, and tho movement to
rset tho attack OF cavalry, In every of which the
youngsters experts The regiment then marched In
hollow square like veterans when they were ordered
stage Of the proceedings the Mayor sighted his
willingness to address the cadets which he did substsn
TALLY a. foil VS.
AcAMMY'-l believe express opinion of the assem-
oage see around e when say that you ertanly have
tnIion To which sou belong We feel much grataed at
the exhibition you have given u.s. aud must say that
you have acquitted selves well OF our city
regiments that have appeared before during the pre-
sent struggle You appear TO he well disciplined and M
oeretspd yoar duties thoroughly g-atled to learn
that among your ranks there some boss from the
South as well Is from the North hope that the union
which prevails in your ranks may be an llustra
ton Of the speedy and everlasting union of the States
all its majesty, and at the same time make every
concession consistent with honor welfare hope
be called upon meet foreign foe rather than your own
countrsmen. l again tt you for the exhibition you
have afforded US, AID nve yoa to visit The Governors
Room.
TIE regiment then went through Airmishing exercise
tne different movements Of advancing loading firing and
retreatiDg being executed at the sound Of the buge
Marching by doube quick and bright about" and going
through the ceremonies Of "dress parade concluded
the exhibition The boys then broke ranks and at the
invitation Of the Mayor. they visited the Governors
Room, where they rested for about half hour and
then started for homo in the six O'Clock train The fol-
lowing Ia list Of the officers
Feld-Asjor, ". W. Benjamen; Adjutsnt R. G.
Churchill.
L~e-Company A-csptain, ". HAvermsyer; Lieu
tenant, E. Neff.
Company B-Captain, J, Camp; Lieutenant, J. Clay.
:. Company C--Captam, E. Konteath; Lieutenant, A.
RamEoeI. ~ - IN - Is -
Company D-Oaptain, T. W. Forsyth; Lieutenant, j..