The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-14
THE NATIONAL GUARD.

The following named officers have been commits
stoned by the COMMANDMENTS Chief in the National
Guard, State Of New York. during the week ending
June 6:-
Fourth IoJdnu'y-Turner Macan, captain with
rank from February 20, vice A. w, Maxwell,
promoted; Charles w. Decker, first lieutenant,
with rank from February TO- vice Turner Ma
tenant, with rank from February Z, vice william
A. LANG, resigned; A. H. Levey second lieu
tenant, with rank from February 8, vice Thomas {.
De Marcellin, promoted {; John Jones, second lieu
tenant, with rank from February TO- vice Charles w.
Decker, promoted; James H. spencer, second lieu
ei Foptyars HfantryrGeorre Mayor, captain,
with rank from May 2, vice L. Johnson, removed;
Elijah Il. Miller, first lieutenant, with rank from
May 2, vice George Naylor, promoted
Ssrenty-second H.tantV-Nelvie b. Lord, second
lieutenant with rank from July IL, 1867 vice Albert
Baker, removed from district
Eigr,ty-second I,Jdnuv-Frank Streole, captain,
with rank from April ~ 1857, vice David Devoe, re.
moved from district; Lorenzo Onderdonk, first
lieutenant with rank from April q, 1857, vice Frank
StreOie, promoted.
FIRST 6arabV--Michael ]. Dunn, first lieutenant,
with ranksfrom April %. vice NJ. Donohue resigned;
James McGee, second lieutenant, with rank from
April %, vice NJ. j. Dunn, promoted; Henry Abel,
second lieutenant, with rank from April IL, vice
George Full, resigned.
Squadron Washington Grays FIRST Brioade, car
dt,1tzEfingham NJ Van Buren,, first lieutenant with
district; william II. Williams, second lieutenant,
with rank from April 7, vice Z. M. Van Buren,, pro-
NOTED.
the Commander.in.Chief during the week ending
June o.
Fourth nyonyy-Colone Harmon ID. Hail, June a.
Ttre!Hh h,fantry-Surgeon John w. ROBBIE, June l.
fourteenth Hgfdnt'y-First Lieutenant L.. T. Wig
gins, June S; Second Lieutenant Joseph g. Hyer,
June 5.
Sepenty-arst bvanu'y-First Lieutenant W. Car
Seuer,tv-second H,tantJy-Captain Lewis Brown,
June 2.
A.
June 4.
Colonel Jason Il. Mathewson, June 4.
squadron Washington GTdys, First Brigdde,
CdUdry-Captain Edward Conlin, June &.
ENCAMPMENT BY THE TwESrY-sECoND REGIMENT
The question OF the encampment by the Twenty
second regiment having been confirmed by the vote
Of the regiment arrangements have been actively
progressing 90 carry IL out The rules of the National
Rifle Association meeting at Wimbledon viii be
adopted the regulations for firing and every at.
tempt Jade to instruct the men in the scientific use OF
their rifles instruction which is sadly needed in the
militia, when In time Of peace man often serves
out his whole term Of service without firing or
ball cartridge, and consequently IN time OF war,
when 1t becomes necessary, knows precious little
about II. The prizes that have been offered for com
petition are quite numerous. Colonel Post, on be-
half of himself and the field officers, offers splendid
rife for the best marksman. The company officers
offer fair prize for the company showing the best
drill and discipline during the encampment and sew.
eral individual officers, az well a. eX-oiiicers and
friends OF the regiment have announced their
intention OF Offering prizes for competition by both
companies and individual members. Notwithstand-
ing the encampment the excursion OF and ID Com
panles to Boston remains unaffected. Their drills
have been well attended and all their arrangements
completed TO start at the time appointed. and they
will unquestionably present fine appearance while
away. The challenge OF the Montgomery Guard, OF
Boston, to the militia of the United States ac-
cepted by Company; but, although their accept
ance was the first received, IL was "declined with
thanks" special meeting OF the officers is called
for Friday next TO settle the details In regard to the
encampment.
MILITARY CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
The challenge lately made by the Montgomery
Guard OF Boston, Captain Finan, TO drill against any
company OF our National Guard, has been accepted
by Company y, Twenty second Regiment, N.G.S.N.Yr
Captain Cullen take place upon the arrival Of
as excursionsts in July next. great deal Of credit
IL due to this young organization for raising the
gauntlet >hrown down by such thorough drilled
body OF as the Boston boys are said to be, and
We trust hat they VIII be successful, as they deserve
TO be.