The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-24
THE RATIONAL GUARD.


The commandant of the First Division has promul-
gated General Orders No. 2, calling attention Of the
officers Of this Division Special Orders No. a. from
Adjutant General in reference to communications
and designations of officers intended for the Commander
in Chief previously published in the HERALD
1t is announced that Major General Shaler conem-
plates countemandng the order issued by his predeces
sor which prescribed Morris tactics for the of the
Division AS such order was an assumption of author
ity it was optional with commandants Of regiments to
obey It, Congress has authorized Caseys tactics as the
system for the government and discipline OF the infantry
bound TO promugate such order for the government OF
| the National Guard
Hereafter no resignation OF officers will be accepted
by the Commander in. Chief unless accompanied by
eral OF Ordnance and Quarermaser General that the
officer resgnng is not indebted to the State for any
property heretofore issued TO him.
An important decision has been made by Adjutant
General Marvin in regard to the Of John Durra
member Of the Fifth regiment who, upon the ground Of
not being citizen, claims that he Is not liable TO any
military duty the State militia Judge Advocate
Joachmsen Second brigade considers, from the fact Of
the having voluntarily signed the roll and received
bis arms and equipments he is undoubtedly member
and be held to service Had he Joined under COM
puson Or been enlisted WITH assgn NE
the Adjutant General.
| Fines collected II regimental courts martial arc
credited TO the funds Of the regiment to which
| the person was attached. Captain J. E. Curan,
l
twill 10 each company their respective dues
under the BY laws in compliance with provisions Of the
cded that the INES collected belong the regiment
not the company, although 1t would seem that they
belong properly 70 the company fund The only way
szvrrr- !Issr nraIsx.5 ooIoxrL PAMELA
Owing to the Indictment stasS Of tho weather and the
and slusn, The customary parade Of this regiment
the street did not take place but instead the rssi
mcnt ordered 70 form line In tho State Arsenal, on
Il SAventh avenue O'Clock. Friday celebrate
washngton's Birthday. Some ten companies Of thirteen
u With s;. am. and 9
men. As II had been announced that stand OF
colors would be presented the regiment By the
found sdmttance 70 the drill Of the Arsenal Al
the close Of the ceremonies OF the dress parade,
staK presented the regiment with beautiful stand Of
colors consisting Of the national and reeiment nags
speech referred 10 the gallant services Of The regiment
the field, and Of s lamented snd beloved former
commandment, Colonel vosburgh Colonel Parmele re.
ceived the embems OF regiments pride in few short
and expressive words On the national nag IL inscribed
'1soih underneath washington" Potomac river"
ing the services Of the regiment at the
of the late war The subsequent drill Of the regiment
except some minor detais The loading and firing
by rank and battalion superb. Forming circle by
division from halt and on the march, was executed
novelty OF the movement and the growl OF the men
when at charge bayonets.
present. including Generals Ward and Aspinwail and
Colonel Burt, Of the National Guard, and General
and Colonel Berdan late Of the United States
rrEvEsrH RsanEsr, WASHINGTON RnLD.
This staunch old military organization commanded BY
ton the streets paraded Friday last in commence
OF the hundred and thirty h anniversary Of
washingons birthday. Line was formed In Great Jones
street at two o'clock, and comprised ten companies Of
twenty two files 'front.' together with band and drum
corps numbering some hundred and twenty i've
L men he a
Washington monument In Union square, down Broad
ay 10 Canal street 70 the Bowery through the bowery
officers at Harmonic Garden In Essex street. where
they sat down 70 an excellent supper, enjoying them
reason and flow Of soul the officers OF this regiment
have celebrated WashDgtons birthday IN this manner
for years past Colonel Madho announced his departure
for Europe April next to the regret OF his comrades
NINETY SIKH REGInESr, COLONEL KREHBIEL
This fine infantry regiment comprising the bone and
| TOMS birthday with much sciak Line was formed in
Fourth street al o'clock IL comprises ten compa-
MES Of eighteen files 'front.' together with band and drum
corps numbering over Ave hundred After forma-
they proceeded down Broadway TO- the City Hall,
state and cty the donation Of the municipal authorities
Mayor Hoffman presented the standards and Colonel
Krehbicl received them in very feeling terms After
going through the forms OF review the regiment nled
Of the Park and marched up Chatham street TO the
Bowery thence to their armory in the ermania Assem-.
bly, Rooms In the evening the officers, with the regi-
| mental band proceeded to Brooklyn and serenaded
Ernst Fielder, residing In Henry street.
PfRsr REGIMENT or ARTILLERY, Colonial IhLkh
Battery A. Captain james Ennis had Bne drill at the
Elm street Arsenal Wednesday last In the school OF
the piece and battery this battery excellent Ser
geant Richardson acted Instructor under supervon
OF captain Ennis They drilled in very creditable
manner.
The customary national salute, ordered 10 be fired on
the battery washingtons birthday, was omitted on
Friday last Battery G, Captain stoughtenburg which
was detailed TO do this duty, were out Of ammunition
In order 70 celebrate tho day with becoming military
honor the company proceeded TO their armoy and were
exercised In battery movements In very efficient man
ner. After drill Lieutenant Henry Baker, an exempt
member and one OF the oldest National Guard In the
State was the honored recipient OF beautiful set OF re
solutions from his comrades In
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
On Friday last the remains OF Lieutenant Henry Hur
mann, Of company u, Fifth regiment and formerly It's
efficient color bearer was buried with military honors
Company acted guard OF honor attended BY all the
officers OF the Fifth regiment
The Eighth regiment Washington Grays, Colonel
Carr, celebrated Washingon's birthday by military
hop At their armory, Centre Market The atcnd-
ance OF the fair sex aterng and the occasion
was one TO which all who attended can refer with pride.
Captain William II. Mcintyre, Of Company +, was the
honored recipient Of elegant sword sash and belt
from the members Of his commahd In token OF their
esteem for him as soldier and gentleman