The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-25
EVACUATION DAY.


tation 10 Colonel Mason, OF the Sixth
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10 Governor Fem
ton, sc.
tho parade Of our National Guard yesterday, in con-
memoration Of Evacuation Day. quite spirited
affair All the regiments turned out creditably and
made fine appearance. There were two or three in
whose ranks dminuton was quite perceptible; but
this was not In consequence of Of military spirit
but owing TO the officers in charge To-day is the regu
lar anniversary Of evacuation; but owing to the ncon
venience experienced by citizen soldiers in paradns
on Saturday. the military celebration took place on the
Gath.
The progress Of the hasretarded TO great extent
any particular demonstration on Evacuation Day. News
from the front was looked after with such eagerness that
all celebrations entirely forgotten. Tho tele.
grams from Virginia and other parts Of the South usurped
the attention OF all, while home movements were re-
garded as secondary and Of little consequence The
Fourth OF July, although an anniversary ever mcmora-
Die in the history OF country did not receive that
enthusiastic attention which the day deserved and all
minor celebrations similarly treated Yesterday,
however the anniversary Of Evacuation appropri-
ately celebrated in this city, and citizens took
liberal and enthusiastic part in the ceremonies.
THE MILITARY PARADE.
The parade OF the First division, under command Of
Major General Charles W. sandford the feature Of
had congrega,ed in the streets where view could be
had Of the military procession. Our militia never
turned under favorable auspices or looked bet
ter The different regiments have received large
sons the conclusion Of the war Veterans have
joined their ranks, and the turnout yesterday gave
strong evidence of the excellent material which has in
creased the strength Of militia organization. In
addition TO the First division the Twenty regiment
of Brooklyn, also paraded and looked remarkably we'll
q BROOKLYN
National Guard OF the State
THE FORMATION.
BY orders issued by Major General Sanford half
past O'Clock in the afternoon down the
time at which the division should start; but
time after two before the line Of march taken up IL
seems difficult such occasions for punctuality to be
maintained but IL would DO material Improvement in
or militia system If such virtue could be arrived al.
Line formed on Fourteenth street and Ninth avenue
large number OF persons congrcgated IN the vicinity
and admired the different organizations they fled past.
The Second regiment Colonel Thomas NJ. eid, occupied
the right OF the Inc
REVIEW ~ GOVERNOR rENTo>.
When the line WIS son 20, ely formed Governor Fen
ton accompanied b. h,s sth eistlg Of Qnarterfnaser
General Merritt Comni~saisi I, Palmer INSPECTOR
General Batchelcr, Co9ncl aialey and several other
officers rode along in es Rt received with
thusiasic hecrs The Goycr wore citizen dress and
was easily distinguished ong his star. He
was wa, wei mounted and q q rapidly past the
different 'ciimeais. AL 'ho de struck up national
airs the COMMANDMENTS ,,asscd down the line,
while some Of the men brew ar caps in the air and
gave otlcr tokens Of ,ntns.sin. Throughout the
cEgilof nth crowd had
bled. from several hoeses hnug the national ensign,
while lar aides lod mo windows and frequently waved
their handkerclies.
rBF MARCH.
About hafpast two O'Clock the division started and.
fling into Fourth avenue, advanced up TO Twenty third
street. Madison and Thirty fourth street to Fifth
In these localitiesa large number OF persons
had congregated TO the procession Their reception
OF the military quite enthusiastic. In Fourth and
Madison avenues the Sidewalks pazzas, doorsteps and
windows were filed with thousands anxious witness
the display. In many cases tho soldiers chccred
and where a particular officer became recognized
bouquet placed in his possession. 1t be
regretted that the streets in better condition
guarly appropriate for the OCCASION bright sun, with
atemperate atmosphere, did away with the necessity for
overcoats
MARCHING SALUTE TO GOVERNOR PrHToH
At half past three O'Clock the head Of the procsssio
reached Madison square. Governor Fenton, with his
STAFF had placed himself at the OF Twenty fourth
street aud Fifth avenue for the purpose or reviewing
the troops The Governor remained on horseback until
the entire division had passed. At this time the
insprng and martial The strains OF several bands
the applause Of the crowd and the tramp thousands
Of citizen sodiery made the occasion OF much in
teres and genuine enthusiasm The military passed the
Troop Of Cavalry washington Greysl, Captain smith
Major General Chas. W. Sanford, Commanding First
Division, N. g. and Stan.
Second Regiment Infantry, Col Thomas NJ Reid.
Seventyfrst Regiment Infantry, Col Ben. L. Tradord
Twensy'hird Regiment Infantry Of Brooklyn Col CAL
Seventy seventh Regiment Infantry, Col Thos Lynch
Ninety ninth Regiment Infantry, Col John 0'Mahony.
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Third New York Cavalry, Col. n. Postley.
Fifth Regiment Infantry Col Louis Burger.
ss:h Col oo S0s N Ms,S
Ninety sixth Regiment Infantry.
Fourth Regiment Infantry, Col Daniel W. Teller
E,shsh Fsginsns infantry %; Joshua n vsrisn
ass asS,T Regiment ,a 1nRsi I'll &n
Eleventh Regiment Infantry, Col. Esidhos. -
Twenty second Regiment Infantry Col Lloyd Aspnwal
ninety nth see%sns ins.n COZ S's rHsnSsy
The procession occupied nearly two hours in passing
the yifsa Avenue Hotel. tho washington Greys, a.
Governor. The troop looked remarkably well. They
were under command Of Captain smith On marching
70 the Washington Parade Ground the different regiments
PRESENTATION OF FLAG ny THE EicurH REer-
MKHr N. q.
At eleven o'clock n, yesterday, pleasant reunion
and presentation took place a the house or Mrs eecor
corner Of Firth avenue and Thirty eighth street. The
occasion the return Of the flag OF the Eighth regi
msn :" ns say cm rno% ~ nS y
ment under the command Of Colonel varian, marched
from their armory Centre street. and, arriving at the
opposite side Of tho The hand Of the regiment
then played several operac selections after which the
Officers entered the nouse sng Win sssm the, ,ns war
the same spot Ex-Adutant Blauvclt acted as spokcs
man for the regiment and accompanied the presentation
with neat and appropriate address, Brevet Brgadier
General Mcmahon orGcneral Rockers STAFF received the
flag the part Of Mr. secor, and paid fitting tribute
TO the gallant services OF the Eighth during the rebellion
Mrs sccor declined taking the flag from the brave
men that noby upheld II, and returned II 10 them
with graceful acknowledgements Tho officers then
invited TO partake OF collation. and investigate the con
tents Of certain slim necked representatives Of French
vintage. Bucketfus OF hrcwater mot or the Jersey
lightning stripe, however) were served out 10 the
ia such abundance that the Colonel recolectng that tho
parade to come of in another hour was constrained
TO cry, Oh jam salts"
The regiment then marched down Fifth avenue 10 take
their place In the line on fourteenth street.
PRESENTATION TO COLONEL MASON, OF THE SIXTH
e05E REGIMENT.
Colonel Joel w. Mason, in command Of the Sixth reg-
ment N O., was yesterday presented with sword
sash and belt together with elegant watch and chain
by the officers and privatcs Of his regiment The pre-
sentaton made Ut the armory In Broome street,
Centre, ycsteyay morning. previous 10 the parade
Lieutenant Colonel Schwartz, on behalf OF the regiment
made speech upon the lon, 10 which Colonel Ma
son responded In appropriate language
THE ORIGINAL EVACUATION.