The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-25
MILITARY NOTES.

II viii he interesting TO watch the progress OF the
present war with the Indians. The Fifth cavalry,
who are now out OF the Plains are well trained, but
they do not understand Indian fighting Billy Bow
legs, assisted by the terrible Irish woman who was
his consort, led the United States troops pretty
dance IN the Florida war. His tactics were based
on common sense. Sheridan is now opposed to the
redskins, and 1t remains to be seen whether he will
make q better show than did Kearney with Billy
Bowlegs The Comanches despise our cavalry, or at
least used to, their tactics being TO shake their
blankets in the face Of the charging regulars when
within few feet of their lines with the most salts
factory result. IL would be more picturesque to be-
hold than pleasant to listen TO Sheridan baked
IN such manner.
Mr.. Michael ]. Dunn, first lieutenant In the First
cavalry n. g., S. n. ", was lately promoted to Gen
era Postley's stan with the rank or captain Cap
tain Dunn was good company officer and was de-
servedly popular There can be no doubt that he
will be useful on the staff Energetic and capable
officers necessary several brigade stails
The First cavalry, \. g., $. n ": was Inspected,
on "Wednesday night. The battalion mustered about
425 sabres ana presented fine appearance. The
inspection, which was held by Major Tweed, was
very satisfactory. Nine troops were present, under
| the command OF Colonel Henry Brinker.
Brigadicr General Crooke OF the second division,
who has defed the C0inmander-nChief OF the Ma
| tiona Guard will soon be passed through the cru
\ chile OF u court martial.
| Company d. Twenty second regiment win give an
entertainment on The llth OF next month. Those
who acquainted with the organization VIII eX-
pect nothing else than a r0usng time.
The Washington Grays should arrange for parade
OF the battalion Major Kent, formerly OF the United
States Army, who is a most capable officer, is giving
much attention to the drill and discipline Of hs
command that the very best results may be expected
from an exhibition cavalry drill under his super
vision.
The Fifth (Brooklyn) brigade is ordered TO parade
for review and field instruction tomorrow. The
brigade line win be formed at twenty minutes past
one r. NJ, at which time regimentai and battalion
commanders win report with their respective COM
mands, TO the Brevet Brigader commanding, on the
ground. The brigade line Will be formed as FOL
lows
Thirteenth Regiment Of Inrantyy-In Columbia
street, with right resting on Cranberry street.
Fourteenth Regiment Y HVdahU-On Willow
street, with right resting on Cranberry street.
Trenfv-eighLh Regiment or IJdnby-On willow
street. with right resting on Fourteenth regiment
second Regiment 0C CHcnlyv-On Hicks street,
with right resting on Cranberry street: u,., .,,
FIRST Battalion WLsghf ArtfUery--On Hicks street
rfgnt resting on Second Cavalry.
The Eleventh lBrooklyn) brigade, General Mes
erole commanding, will assemble Tor annual inspec
ton and review at the regmental armories or thu
state Arsenal as the respective commanders ma!
direct, az follows
T,rentv-third Regmenf-0n Monday, october 20
| at eight O'Clock p. NJ.
| FoTtv-sereah Regiment -On Tuesday October 81
at eight O'Clock p. NJ
| Pyrv,sirta Reqimen,-On Wednesday, October IS
/ OF eight O'Clock p. NJ.
Hotritzer B0tte7V-On Monday, october 20, a
/ seven O'Clock L. NJ.
The brigade star, fully uniformed, Armed an,
| equipped. viii attend all the inspections above
ordered
orders have been issued for the Thrty-sevent
| regiment Colonel y. W. Leggett, 70 assemble 70
battalion drill at the state Arsenal Thrtyith street
on November 9. November 10, December aud Dc
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