The New York herald., 1870-06-17
Military EXCURSIONS.

James FISH, Srs-nOW ~ "AseAs "AssssAsS
Science.
Two things viii draw crow, In New York at my
time--a band OF music and James Fisk, IT, Both
were stationed opposite the Grand Opera House,
Twenty-third street and Eighth avenue, lass evening,
An company with the Ninth regiment, Of which Mr.
Fisk is the Colonel. To suppose that/such tripar-
TIE unity would not make sensS ton IA a very
erroneous hypothesis This wis proved last
night when an immense thro' az biockaded the
thoroughiare fom seven o'cloox to nine In the even
ing. The battalion assemhrad at the armory pre-
cise,y at Sven O'Clock; th9 company roll calls were
Immediately disposed Of and then the several coui-
panies were marched ~ vhs opera House. where the
line was formed. with the right resting on Eighth
avenue. Colonel FISK appeared promptly before the
southern vesioule cffthe Opera House, atred in mis-
illustrious garb-tBat same uniferm that has been
such fruitful iheyae for
'1.UNATIC scRfBES.
Tue Colonel looked well and the people lookeu
very welt at b5m and both tile Colonel and the poo
pic aecmed 70 be abundautly SATISFIED. HIS stan
s gansred about @ anT @ sna crawd M "s o corse
pleased, amused and oten astonished; pieasco et
the museyery good msseand sse m pre,y s aaaes n
gaudy ornamentation; and astonisaed at the large
number OF men the regiment was able TO
about $50. When me line was formed
an opportunity was given to see aad
wBite cross and body belts and white gloves. The
erect was fine hut it must be regretted that the
battalion was all uniforms and equipments Is,
there was little military about H. OF course the men
were formed on the proper alignment held their
mnsSets somewhere near an acute angle with the
perpendicular, and did not move more than was
absolutely necessary to see what was going on
about them. There was a notable absence in any
MILITARY PRECISION,
q close application TO the text OF the tactics, not
only IN the manual of arms but in carriage and
movement.
1t may not be known that the gorgeous uniforms
are padded with more cotton Than e4er any woman
the fact ana throughout the privates and officers
are the productions OF their tailors Win snch adj
vantages It rs q very easy matter to make battalion
marvel OF fne physique as an entirety. But there
hardly seemed to be that discipline and perfection OF
organzas oa neces @ @ 70 0saGe compact ooay
SOLDERING
and training. However, there Is very good material
I'm the Ninth regiment ana Its members are jealous
for Its future prowess; but they should remember
that something besides fine uniforms makes fine SOL
diers.
Opening OF the ranks was poorly executed. and
there was nothing IN the dress parade To call for
the companies wheeled into column and took up the
line OF march towards Filth avenue there was in
nearly every company tardv g,II movement on .na
,ns march mae DID sssse ss aaa ners
1t Is hard to discriminate as one can in the
MAMMAL and In private evolutions. Distance how
ever was not Kept. There was no accurate mea-
The men. These @ rsmarfs are not made TO Sisparase
but simply to indicate that
MUCH REMAINS ITO BE LEARNED
and corrected II the Ninth regiment ever expects to
reach ITS worthy ambition OF being the best battalion
IN America. They win haye to study the
gance tof movement. zas found at West Point In
the regular army, at The Naval Academy or in the
Seventh regiment. The command, however, de-
serves praise for its efforts IN numerous drills but it
cannot be exempt from criticism as long as 1t drills
as It did last eyenlng In moonlight parade, which
means nothing less than that the regiment desires
the public 70 see what 1t can do.
the regiment marched " TwsntysnTd street
avenue to Fourteenth street. then returning to the
North river at Twenty-third street. At about ten
O'Clock the regiment embarked
the ferryboat James Fisk, jr. There were 100 kegs
Of lager on board, which the members assaled upon
boarding the vessel. Ham, tongue, cold roast beef,
bread land private bottles OF fire. waterl sweat
meats ana sardines were placed ON two tables, one
began at once the first victory was conquest OF
the stomach, which many doubtless thought might
As the vessel steamed away there were cheers. Sne
started for Y0nkers, but with no moon. How ana
when she comes back depends something upon how
The Old 'Uns Of the seventh ssOn the Beach
at Long Dranch''-A Jolly Good Time All
Aronnd.
The long contemplated excursion OF the Veteran
Corps OF the seventh regiment to Long Branch took
place yesterday, and was a grand success At eight
forming in line marched to the boat preceded by the
full band OF the regiment.
The sail down the bay was most enjoyable one
The band was stationed on the bow OF the boat, and
greeted the vessels Of the different nations that
present with their national airs The people on
board enjoyed themselves by singing and admiring
the scenery and when at length Port Monmouth was
reached general scamperlng for seats IN the cars
took place.
a ride Of an hour brought the party to the Branch
rlrfK nnA
the band taking Its position at the head OF the COL
umn the line Of march was taken up for the Cont
mental HoteE The visitors were received along the
route with cheers and other demonstrations OF well
come and were escorted to the end OF the march by
q sidewalk brigade OF citizens. Arriving at the
twice, when the "parade" was dismissed and
rest Of On hour was enjoyed.
At about three O'Clock the drum corps again.
called the company together. and assembling on
the lawn In 'front.' OF the hotel photograph view OF
the group was taken. The boys about this time be-
came clamorous for clans, which had been prom
ised and after their sharp appetites were be-
ing appeased in the large dining room, which was
completely nlled by the appreciatiye gOrmandlzers
The bill OF fare, however, was somewhat limited
the dinner consisting only OF baked CLAIMS fish and
prOprietors had agreed to furnish, and the supply Of
those edibes was very full Wine nOwed freely, but
this was paid for out OF the private funds Of those
VINO saw ft to order it,
Lunch being finished speeches were next IN order.
Co0nel Lefrerts health being drunk, and loud calls
beng made for speech, he responded with few
remarks He then proposed the health OF the white
haired Colonel Vermiyea, whose name was received
by a Wild burst OF enthusiasm. The colonel acKnowl
ed ed the compliment In a short speech. General
Viele being loudly called Ior he arose, and, In a
voice that rang to the farthest limits OF the immense
dining hall, he made neat and most apppopriale
speech. Colonel Shumway, Mr.. Jackson 8. Shultz
and others were also called upon, and responded in
happy manner.
The company now began TO devise means for pass
ing away the remainder OF the afternoon. Each fol-
lowed the bent OF his inclination and scattered to d
ferent localities along the beach. Tne greater num-
ber however, chose drive and the consequence
was that every hackman found ready customers and
hverymen reaped a rich harvest. At six O'Clock the
conveyances began to roll In to the hotel again. and
hai an hour later found the company formed on the
lawn with the band IN front, ready for bhe march to
the depot. With three rousng cheers for Mr.. Bur-
rows and the Continental Hotel the column moved,
and the cars were soon flied with O tired yet happy
crowd A ride Of some two hours by cars and boat
brought the veterans TO the wharf at the foot OF
Murray street again. The company formed on the
pier, the band struck up lively air and the excur-
slonsts marched to the Seventh Regiment ArmcB
and were dismissed.
The excursion was an exceedingly pleasant one,