The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-20

Inspection aud Muster Of the Fifth Regiment
New York State National Grart.
The Fifth regiment New York State National
Guard, which is somewhat celebrated for its con
tempt for fonl weather. paraded yesterday at Temp
kins square for inspection and muster. The regi-
ment, commanded by Colonel Anton Meyer marched
into the park shortly before two O'Clock and elected
the admiration OF the large crowd that had collected
by its splendid marching and martial appearance.
None who saw them in line Of battle and happened
to be acquainted with the regiments composing the
First division could help remarking that they were
among the best the troops in the city. The men
are fun grown many OF them are veterans OF the
war, and all seemed to be under perfect discipline.
Although large force Of police was present on he
ground practising field movements (why and for
what purpose did not transpireN, the genial and
merryiaced ofllcer Davis was the only representa-
tive Of the force ready 10 confront the qucksOoed
and mercurial small boys who rushed to and FRO
In contempt OF gold lace and epanlets and In def
ance OF oicia curses not loud but deep. With dire
threats OF grevlous bodily harm to Offenders am
snndry alarming ho1rishcs OF the baton Fled Mar
Inspector General Iebenau appeared at this
momen, aud thc ceremony OF review was
commenced without delay AS in the case
OF nearly every regiment reviewed this
and many may be said not TO have saluted at al.
jerk forward, jerk backward, and flourish OF the
sword, accompanied with grimace at the innocent
reviewing officer does not constitute salute. The
captain OF the first company sauied, and other
officers did very aiiiy. The field ami star also 81
iuted properly. The marching was good, considering
the extent OF the company fronts. ID cannot be said
that all the men held their muskets at the position Of
right shoulder SHIFT, they should be held Without
particarzlng however, 1t Is proper to say that the
review was well conducted, well executed, and as a
military display was not in any respect inferior TO
any yet held at Tonpklns square this season.
AT the conclusion OF the review the regiment was
inspected and mustered. Tie non commissioned
stan were IN line With the c0ors (Which were with
out guard) and were not in proper order. They
were all wrong, and though there were enough or
stan officers present to make small company
no one called attention 10 the blunders. The arms
were in good condition, but the brasses on the ac
coutrements and the buttons on the uniforms would
have looked better for slight application OF oil and
bathbrck. The uniform OF this regiment Is the same
as the full dress Of the regular Infantry. IL Is not
SNOWY, bur looks seryiceable and military. The in.
spcciion and muster rolls were credIable to the Ad
tuiant Of the regiment, Philip +. smith, who seemed
TO have an excellent idea OF his business. 1t il
worthy OF remark that the regiment is unprovlded
with oyercoats, although the Colonel made rcguisi-
ton for them ON four different occasions. The re-
sible oficer the Governors stan deserves to be
courfnartaled IL he IL III fault. As in the case OF
several other regiments, the men were also without
knapsacks. Colonel Meyer does not see the neces-
sity for them, but nevertheless General Leibenau
should not report this regiment properly equipped.
At the termination Of the muster the regiment was
marched from the ground to the armory. In passing
Amity street General Burger, the commandment OF the
brigade, was hOnoTcd with marching salute. The
following figures show the strength Of the reg
ment:-