New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-19
by tue President, ABR>BAs LINCOLN
VIZ. IL. SEWARD, Secretary Of State
FROM THE ARMY or THE POTOMAC
Review Of two Divisions Of Cavnirs-Gen.
Meade'. acknowledgements around
IIeadQusrters-Recres OF the soi-
diers 49, Busiucss at brandy station
Ball Of the second Army Corps.
From Our Special Correspondent
HEADQUARTERS ARMY or THE poTo0AC.
Tuesday, Feb. To- ls64. J


Tuesday. Feb. 10. 1894.
A grand review Of the cavalry divisions of
Gems Merritt and Fitzpatrick took place yesterday after
uoon. near Steyensburg. The divisions which re-
viewed BY Cen Pleasonton were drawn up in the form
Of right angle with their ambulance trains and ar
tilery on each flank and presented imposing military
appearance The intensity OF tie cold in the morning
prevented many Of the ladies visiting the army
from witnessing the review. Gen Fitzpatrick division
is temporarily commanded by Col BRYANT OF the 18th
Pa Cayay the General having recently been called TO
Washington on special business by the President Por
tons Of the 80 and 9th Army Corps were also reviewed
Gen Meade returned 10 headquarters by special train
Yesterday On bis return he MAS greeted with Che e1
utap. strains of Hall TO the Chief executed by the
band of Coiss Zouayes which was stationed near his
tent awaiting his coming The General LOOKS remark
ably we'll and seems 20 have been materially improved
BY his soourn in Philadelphia. during ms absence
eral needfu improvements have been made 90 head
quarters. The grounds have been neatly s0icef ana
hedges and arches OF evergreen erected, WHICH add
much the natural beauty Of the location ana sahD
true sOlderly order and 'nsiefnlne,s . ,
While the army il lying IN its Winter ehrysalis. The
troops are not unmirdu Of the necessity for heathful
recreation and mental Improvements BAL Playing Is a
very common amusement. and groups 81 soldiers may
he seem whenever the weather will permit, induisng
In that eyhieraiing pastime. In Cupeppcr The mem
bers Of the 18th " i. Regiment have esiahiished II
school for instruction in the common ana hignet IN
glish branches which is now in admirable working
order The school is well attended and competent gen.
Element Of tho LIST Army Corps are employed hs IN
s,ructnry A coueert.room has also been fitted UP in
Cglpepper and entertainments given by members OF
the l4h which are largely attended. The proceeds OF
the concerts be devoted 10 the erection oil mon
ument 10 the late Gen REYNOLDS At Steycnshurg the
members Of Cen Kilpaticks staf have e5tabl he'd .
theater and lyceum, which promise TO afford mnci.
amt sement and instruction during tbs continuance %
Winter Several prominent Lecturers have been nYted
and have consented 10 deliver addresses topics ca'
culaod 10 interest the members of the association.
Brandy Station begins 10 assume quito bnsincss-iiLe
aspect BarbershOps restaursnts sadders stores and
markets where obtainable FISH poultry, aud almost
every decacy found in ctynarkets ia brisk opera
ton, and are extensively patroniIed by Officers snd
men.
The grand ball OF the cd Army Corps which takes
place q, Gen Warrens headquarters The I'D inst Is
expected 10 eclipse anything Of the kind witnessed
In the army large number OF distinguished guesia
have been Invited. T. Z. O.