The New York herald., 1869-01-31
MILITARY NOTES.

They have number Of velocipedes in the gym
nasium OF the Twentysecond regiment, the acquire
ment OF the art OF riding those machines being con.
sidcred a military necessity" What pity that
velocipedes were not used in the late warl They
would have been Of priceless value at Bull run
especially on the evening OF that eventful day.
Apropos OF the Twenty-second, we glad to
learn that movement is on foot in this command to
obtain q proper place for On encampment in the
coming summer The Twenty-sccond set splendid
example to the regiments OF the National Guard last
season by the Long Branch exercises. and now
Colonel Remmy the first to urge the Legislature to
take up the subject Of summer encampments. The
matter requires immediate attention ior there = no
the expense TO the State Is imm ense.
The bill authorizing the sale Of the old Arsenal in
Elm street and the building OF an arln0ry on por
fion OF Washington square capable OF accommo
dating all the regiments Of the First division not
irodaced % in the Legislature next week. The Hon.
Lawrence ID. Kiernan has IL In charge, and conse-
quently there Will be no lack OF energy and skill In
desire TO see our regiments raised to the highest
point Of efficiency win give the measure their
and economy win aid Mr. Herman.
The Washington Gray cavalry viii pe presented by
Mayor Han on the I'D Of February with 2 beautiful
stand OF coors. The ceremony VIII be held at the
Metropolitan Hotel the entire first 1oor Of which
has been engaged by the Board OF Ofncers. General
cnt After the presentation there win be ball, sup
per, &C The Arrangements made by Major Kent
and his ofnccrs are such a. will make this entertain
mcnt the most brilliant afrair OF the season.
Another order has been issned from General Head
quarters In Albany, rescinnng the order transfer
ring the First artillery from the Second brigade TO
AdIutant 8. W. Wright, First artillery, was made
the recipient OF . handsome sword, IN snver,
mounted mahogany case, by his late comrades oil
Battery q, on Friday evening The presentation was
made sy Lieutenant ann,or pmon. crev cavalry was
recently elected captain Of q. squadron. vice Henry
member OF Company Ninth regiment, ex-
flerly member or the company, To whose expulsion
alusion was made in former issue of the HERALD.
was not expelled. bat that resolution was passed
to prevent him rom taking any aStlye part IN tl,e
proper but IL would not have been necessary had II
been understood. as Il should, when the man re-
ceived hts warrant as n0ncoInnssfoned 0fiicer,
that his duties private soldier ceased from thai
Al the annual election FOR civil officers OF Com
pany, Twenty-second infantry, the following meIr-
bers were unanimously eectetl:-Jos. VIM, Cong
smith, Secretary; Thomas Miller, Treasurer.
Company chains to be second to none In the rcgi-
inent In military excellence. esprit dx corps and
Troop 3D. D. First regiment Of cavalry, Captain O.
King, will hold Its tlrst animal pail at the National
Assembly Rooms, 3b4 West Fortyf0uEfh street. This
viii be an agreeable entertainment. fN
The following order has been issued from the head
quarters OF the Twelfth regiment National Guards:-
Battalion drills are hereby ordered ~ folows-Compa
nies q, ID, H. and viii assemble IA chasseur with
Tk,rsy street. on Friday evening. FeSrusrs companies
r. x, A. and win assemble, above, Monday
eia oeioci X H. VIM ssrsssns ss a v onsscr ~ es
o'el9ck L ~ - nonccmmissoned saa color general
ss sSS se y , q ss VIII report
Division drpla As she resmeDsai ordered ss