New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-01-10
Neh Orleans Dailp Gresfsnt,
FRIDAY MORNING. JANUARY 10, 1862. ~
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! ,'." g9fal csMell19ente.
ANOTHER REVIEW -DAY.-We learn that Maj
Gen. Lowell will review and inspect the First
Brigade of Confederate States troops, now sta
toned at Camp Benjamin, to-day at II O'clock.
As Camp Benjamin is on the Pontchartrain Rail-
road, ut it's intersection with the Genty5 Road,
those Of our citizens who would like to see the
spectacle can do so with very little trouble or ex-
pense. Volunteer officers should not miss the
opportunity, as all such affairs are replete with
TIE REVIEW AND lNsPECTIoN-It seemed, on
Wednesday, as if there had been a spiritual dis
pensation Of Providence in preventing the fall OF
rain during the inspection and review, for 1t held
up just long enough for the whole business to be
got through with, and then commenced in the same
style as the day previous.
The first part of the morning was very gloomy,
however, and nearly everybody believed that the
soldiers would get soaking wet~long before the
commanding officers would have time to inspect or
| review them. On that account many Of the regi-
| ments turned out with thinner ranks than usual,
| and were late getting into place. There was an.
! other cause which operated against the division
turning out strong, which was the want of arms.
Many regiments lost whole companies on this ac-
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were expected to come out. .&ig
| But in spite of all these drawbacks, the division
| made most respectable show-the most eneour-
aging exhibition Of its real strength yet made, and
| in their marches and maneuvers proved that their
time since the last review had been proftably
| spent. We noticed, also, that many new regiments
had been organized out Of the unattached compa-
nies-a fact which we look upon most import
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| OF the different corps which attracted attention
it would be impossible for us to speak in detail.
| The Louisiana Legion under command of Col.
| Numa Augnstin, largely exceeded any other
| brigade in point of Numbers, and so admirably
has been organized, that it alone would make as
fine a force as any General conld wish to command.
| The First Brigade under Gen. Tracy, also turned
out strong in artillery, cavalry and infantry and
seemed to be regaining, the strenth for which it
was noted before its best corps left for active
vice. The Second Brigade, commanded by Gen.
Labuzan, also was well represented a fact which
should encourage the commanding. officer to con-
tinue his exertions towards building up his corps.
| Maj. Gen. Lowell and Brig. Gen. Ruggles, c. s.
4 A., accompanied by Maj. Gen. Lewis, rode down
the lines and reviewed the troops between IL and
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grand one, for the lines extended from Claiborne
street to the ridge, and the different uniforms gilt
terng arms, and waving flags, harmonzing with
the rolling of the drums and the braying of trum-
pets all conspired to exalt the spirits and infuse
patriotic ardor in the hearts of the spectators.
After riding down the lines and reviewing them
closely, the officers dismounted and began close
inspection of the weapons in the hands Of the SOL
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very necessary indeed. The Generals were patient
and particular, not only in finding out what arms
the men had, but what was needed, and we under
stand that directions were given to commanding
officers to make acquisitions Immediately for every
thing necessary for active service.
After tie inspection was over the whole division
was wheeled into column and marched up Canal
street. At the corner of Rampant street Gov.
Moore, accompanied by Gen. JEFF. Thompson OF
Missouri, and Gems. Lowell, Ruggles and Lewis
| awaited the column to review the troops as they
passed. We have doubt but that these officers
were pleased with what they saw, for the march,
ing, in spite of the unfavorable state of the streets
was admirably done by every regiment. 1t was
about this time that the men began to feel that
they were satisfied with their day, for they had
been no little bored and even vexed by the long
bright faces of the fair ladies of the city beaned
upon them full of encouragement and gratitude,
and the brave boys sighed that they had not yet
proved on the battlefield how dearly they loved
them and their country.
The review and the ceremonies of the day were
at an end, and the soldiers were marched of home
in time for their dinners, for which they no doubt
had good appetites.
Tbn ir+ oF
Eighth was, without doubt, more suited to the
times than any other. In ordinary times, our peo.
pie expect parade through the streets; but now
all feel that there is something else for the soldiers
to do.
/ THE PICHwIcKs.-- noticed that this fine COM
pany was out on the Sth, in the Beauregard Regi-
ment but without their banner-the black flag
which attracted so much attention on the last re.
vewtday. We inquired about this, for we knew
that the brave boys who compose this company
were strongly attached to their banner, and would
have had it hosted over them during the review
unless there was some very good reason why they
should not do so. elearned that it was in def
erence to the request of their Colonel, who did
not wish it displayed that occasion, as there
was slight opposition to it among some OF the com,
panies composing the regiment, and as no reg
mental colors had yet been regularly adopted by
the regiment he did not feel at liberty to permit
the flag of any particular company to be used.
Laterin the day when therreg giment had been dis
missed and each company was parading independ,
emily, we again saw the Pickwicks but this time
with their broad black flag waving in the breeze
triumphantly, and the men of the company and the
public generally seemed to be inspired with feel
ing that it was the appropriate banner Of the time
1t appears that the color-bearer of the company
had worn his flag around his body all day but, like
a good soldier, had refrained from displaying il
until he could do so without infringing upon dsc
pline.. Success to the Pickwieks, for they are a
determined set of men.
| rINQUEsT.--rhe Coroner yesterday held an in
quest upon the body of an infant named William
Phillips, that died at the St. AIMS Asylum on Wed
nesday night from the effects of dose of lauda
mum, given to it through mistake. Verdict, acc
dental death. '<''-'N
FIRST DISTRICT CouRT.--Hon. Thos. J. Semmes
late Attorney General, presented the commission
of the Hon. F. S. Goode as his successor in office
and Mr.. Goode was duly sworn in and entered
| upon his duties as Attorney General.