The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-25

Parade Of thc First Division Nstiouai Guard
This Afternoon.
The eighty-nfth anniversary OF the evacuation OF
New York by the British troops Will be celebrated
to-day, in accordance with o time hon0red custom
by parade OF the National Guard In addition to
the First division, under the command Of Major
General Alexander Shaler, two OF the best Brooklyn
regiments will participate In the military
display this afternoon. Governor X. T.. Fen
ton viii review the troops a. they pass
Fifth Avenue Hotel. 1t Is also expected
that number OF gentlemen, distinguished ia mill
tary and civil life win be present with the Governor
to witness the review. AZ this Is the first occasion
since the annual inspection That the division pa.
raded every effort will be made by the commandanrs
OF the regiments that stand highest In public estma-
ton to preserve their reputation for correct march
ing and soldierly appearance. II the day turns out
fine, therefore, splendid display may be expected.
The Twenty.third brooklyn, regiment will parade
with the Third brigade, and will appear for the rst
time In its splendid new uniform. The Ninth regiment
VIII also be differently uniformed The seventy-frst
regiment WILL II III believed parade IN its line full
dress uniform
It was Intended that the marching salute 10 the
Governor would be given At the Union League Club,
but General Orders No. IL, from the First division
headquarters, published In the HERALD on sunday,
IL that the troops win be reviewed by his Excelency
Governor Fent0n from the balcony OF the Fifth Avenue
Hotel. The division VIII assemble for parade IN the
following order The FIRST brigade OF infantry In
West Twelfth street, the Second br gade OF infantry
In West Thirteenth street, the Third brigade OF in
fantry In West Fourteenth street, the Fourth brigade
or infantry In West Fifteenth street. the First brig
age OF cavalry In West sixteenth street. The right
OF each brigade will rest on Fifth avenue. Brigade
commanders will report to the chief OF star
At the corner OF Fourteenth street and Fifth
nue. the arrival Of their respective commands
on the ground, and al two O'Clock L. NJ. the
command to march will be given. The Fist brigade
viii move through Fourteenth street, closely fol-
lowed by the other brigades In the order named.
The route OF march will be through Fourteenth
street. Fourth avenue Twenty-third street. Madison
avenue F0rty-second street ana down Fifth avenue
to rwentythird street. Az the ops pass the Fifth
Avenue Hotel the h0nOrs OF q marching salute will
be paid to ms Excellency Reuben y. Fenton Cover
Of the state Of New York. The review Will be I'm
accordance with Upons tactics. II Is fully expected
that the First DIVISION with the two Brooklyn rcg-
ments, Will muster over TO- 900 rank and die.
Major General Alexander Shaler. who IN also Pre-
sdent OF the Board OF Fire Commissioners, has
ordered out one battalion Of the Fire Department,
but IL IL to be hoped that the nremen Will be dts
posed that they will not Interfere with the military
In their marching. Quite . number Of military
entertainments will be given this evening in com
memoration Of the Evacuation and the day win be
memorable one, IA the anniversarXof the Night o
the red coats from our free shores should ai~a be