The New York herald., 1863-12-02

the Engineers Artillery &C.. wore successvey toasted,
aud responses made by General yogdes, Colonel Little
field Lieutenant Colonel McCoune, Major Albert, Captain
Hamilton, Mr.. Shepherd and others
Up TO late hour the festivities were maintained with
unaggng interest Every in capital spirits
each one seemed 10 enjoy the occasion hugely. At
the conclusion the guests joined Lands and sang with
effect Auld Lang Sype" and the the hall rang
with the refrain. verything passed or in the finest
sty and doubt not each convinced that the
press can give good dinner we'll other people
We desire to EXPRESS thanks Lieutenant Brown,
cusrtermaster Of the Volunteer Eognees for the Of
the hall and for hundred acts OF kindpess Colonel
Hail. Lieutenant Bingham Captain Gadsden, OF the Arago
Mr.. Ingas and Mr.. Murphy, Of the band. for lending
helping hand, by which enabled to achieve
grand success Our only regret Is that unable
70 invite all our frends but in America could
hold them. We compelled reluctantly TO issue
limited number Of invitations.
shall in my describe tho Masonic Hail. ono OF the
most beautiful and tasty rooms have ever seen which
reflects the highest credit upon the architectural skill
aud decorative taste Of Qaartermsster Brown, who
designed and executed the entire plan Of tho work.
NAVAL NEWS.
The only naval news have is the fact that Captain
Emmons, chief q STAFF has been relieved and ordered
North. and the temporary appointment Of Lieut.
Com. Bradford sse commander Of tho Nepsic. 70 the
command Of the Neps,c. vice Bradford 1t is probable
that Com. FoxhaM Parker win soon arrive to assume
the position Of Feet Captain under Admiral Dahigren.
rm MARMK BATTALION NoeTH.
The Marine BATTALION under tho Lieutenant Colo
mel ynoids, win leave for tho North the Maseachu
sets next Tuesday. in pursuance OF orders from the
Navy Department. but against the wishes OF The Admiral
AID Colonel Rey nds who desire the battalion to rcnan
While hero the battalion has performed good service
and has attained high proficiency in drl. and Is now
q model Of soidiery perfection. During their service
here they have los, officers and thirty me men in
the attack on Sumter.
Cap ain Reynolds will remain rs senior marine officer
Of the squadron, in the WAb sh.
The follow ing is the list OF oilcers:-
Lieuieu ant Colonel John G. eynolds, commanding.
Lieutenant II. B. LOwre. AdJutant
l. euteunnt Il. Percy Mcekor Quartcrmaster.
Assistant Surgeon s. Wooveston United States Navy.
A.
Captain F.. Mcdonald Reynolds.
Second Lieutenant Lewis H. Fagan.
Captain Chas. G. McCawieys
6ec,nd Lieutenant Fred. Poet.
Captain Clement D. Hebb
COMPANY D.
Lieutenant Vim. Wallis, commanding
The battalion, the T arrival North will doubtless be
dstr among the varitu stations coass
permancC. duty.
FINAL REVIEW 7 ADMIRAL pAALGaxN
Yesterday Admiral Dahgren accompanied by Acting
Chief cf STAFF, Lieutenant Commanding Bradford and
lionel Uric Dahlgreu. vsted the camp Of the Marine
battalion, and reviewed the command after IL had been
put through variety Of movements by Colonel Reynolds
The camp afterwards inspected and found 70 lie 10
most admirable condition. II deserves . description
which postpone until future occasion as IL is
model camp. After the inspection the Admiral and
suite, Captain Balch Of the Pawnee Colonel
Henry, Of the Fortieth Massachusetts; Psymaser
Lawrence and others, invited to a collation., at
which tcasts offered and speeches male by
the Admiral, Colonel Reynolds Colonel Henry Captain
Bach, Colonel Dahgren tho members OF the press
others, and pleasant tim, cnsued. The Admiral
pressed In complimentary terms his gratec ion at the
splendid appearance Of tho command his recognition OF
its valuable services and his regret at Its deartlre
Circumstances beyond his control had prevented
talon from winning still higher distiaction in more
active service; bat no confident II would al
ways maintain Its reputation for bravery and galantry
in-whatever position IL was placed. In conclusion, he
bade them farewell.
The marine band dscourscd m, nne music during
the entertainment In a brilliant style