The New York herald., 1862-02-23
The MILITARY DISPLAY.

Tho military display this occasion, we are sorry TO
announce, not as brilliant systematica we had
wished Contrary 70 general expectation and the require
ments Of this peculiar OCCASION there was no
parade Of the troops Of the First DIVISION Major General
Sanford The only that could obtain for this
great oversight that General Sanford did not think
the demanded It. There were however, several
very credable and imposing regimenta parades during
the day.
THE VETERANS OF 1912.
The veterans Of 1912 assembled at the Mercer Heuse
eleven O'Clock A. NJ, for street parade The bad state
the weather. however and the muddy condition Of the
stroets caused the original intention be abandoned
They however, proceeded to the meeting Of the United
Americans at Nbo's Garden listened to the oration
Of Mr.. butcher.
EIGHTH REGIMENT.
At daylight the Eighth regiment, Washington
Greys, fired . national salute in front Of the
armory over Centre market. The concussion Of the
reports were SO streng as 70 materially affect
the window glass for several blocks in the vicinity At
one O'Clock r. NJ the regiment paraded fun winter
uniform, under their new commaDdant, Colonel varan
They marched through the principal streets Of the city,
presenting solid company fronts and were warmly ap
plauded for their general good appearance.
THIRD REGIMENT.
The Third regiment Of Hussars, Colonel Posey, formed
Madison square at eleven O'Clock A. NJ and paraded
three hundred and twenty sabres all told Like the
Eighth regiment, they parallel in full winter uniform
with oyercoats The line OF march was then taken down
Broadway, through Park row 10 the Park where the
regiment reviewed by his Honor the Mayor General
Sandford and several members Of the Common Council
The regiment then proceeded up Broadway 70 Madison
square, where 1t was dismissed.
ELEVENTH REGIMENT.
The Washington Rifles Eleventh regiment), Colonel
Joachim Maidon formed line in Great Jones street at one
o'clock They also appeared in full uniform After the
Colonel assumed command they proceeded down Broad.
way the Park and halted front Of the CITY Hall
shortly after two O'Clock NJ with the expectation that
drawn up in line in front Of tho City Hall, and a
dcputation of officers sent 10 wait on tho
Mayor; but on reaching his Office they learned that
he had left half hour previous 10 attend the mass
meeting the Cooper Institute, over which he was 10
preside Colonel Madol, under these circumstances
regiment 70 Lieutenant Colonel winiburger MAJOR
Fredenbureh, OF the Fifty second New York Volun-
,ecrs ouartermaster Myers and other officers assisted
the review. = 81 tho review the Eleventh made a
street parade In Broadway and the other principal tho
roughfares. The regiment paradcd four hundred
cadence Of the step, the uniformity in the appearance
of the men, and the correct distances between each
company were psrteussy rsmaIsaee % r.. Tho regimen.
efficiently organized and under the tuition Of first class
diseiplinaran
SEVENTH REGIMENT.
Tho Seventh regiment National Guard made no street
parade IL was at hrst contemplated BY the officers
when considering the matter Of celebrating this ami
versary, TO have the customary street parade;
but, through reasons Cf economy the intention
was abandoned The regiment, however, with
characteristic benevoence and generosity, celebrated
the day by festival and concert at the Academy Of
Music the proceeds Of which will be devoted 10 the re-
lief OF the widows and orphans Of the New York volun
teers.
sEvENTY-FIRsr REGIMENT.
The seventy first regiment, American Guard, Colonel
Henry Martin formed regimental line in Bond street
at two O'Clock =. N. They appeared parade in "a
tgue uniform, white belts and ovcrcoats. The field
and staf officers were dismounted After the lue was
formed they PROCEEDED up Broadway and thence 10 the
residence Of Mrs Colonel Thorne, in West Sixteenth
street, where that lady presented the regiment with an
elegant silk national standard token Of her appreca-
on Of their gallant services during the early part Of the
present rebellion The presentation ceremonies vere
brief but interesting and imposing. The regiment suh
sequenty proceeded on march through the PRINCIPAL
streets. They were vocnerously cheered at various
points on the route.
The Twelfth regiment, Colonel Ward, made no parade.