The New York herald., 1871-07-31
MILITARY CHIT. CHAT.

It would seem that the regimental excursion fever
has but just begun In former years IL used to break
out early in July and die out by the close OF the
month. It NAV be that the weather Of the past few
weeks which the ducks have had reason 70 be
thankful for, mas had great deal to do with the
postp0nemcnt OF many Of the excursions which have
not yet come of. Now. a word about these cxcu.
sions. Thcy are all very nice as blowouts. That
everybody will freely concede. The cities Visited
enjoy holiday and the military parade themselves
half to death for the sake OF showing lockers on
what they can do In the way OF marching
for hours, without getting tired through
streets and avenues tOrtuous, unpaved and
otherwise. But what benefit does any regiment OBJ
tain, In military sense, from an excursiOns The
time spent In the Festivities" Is generally about
four days. The men scarcely sleep wink during
the tme and when they get home they are far more
worn out than they were when they started. Sup
posing these excursions were abolished-whas
them The late riot ought to be enough to remind
every regiment that It can strengthen itself far bet
ter by couple OF days rife practice ana rough aud
ready living in camp than by twenty EXCURSIONS.
Which regiment will take the lead and inaugurata
out OF town rife practice this What says
the Seventnr 1t has given up the idea Of going out
OF town or camping out for q couple Of weeks. Au-
gust yet remains. Gentlemen, what say your
Speaking OF excursions tue Albany Squadron. at
tacheu to the Ninth brigade will arrive here on the
14lh OF next month. The first aud Third regiments
OF cavalry, Captain Klens separate troop, and the
Fifth infantry VIII receive them anu take them
about town TO sec the sights. The visitors are to
have a shooting time vi II In Bellevue Garden the
afternoon OF the day OF their arrival. Targets ana
not New Workers. are to be shot at.
ment. The old Eighty eighth was splendid rcgt-
ment and did good service during the rebellion.
men were brought up under from the moment of It's
organization Ii the new Eignty-eighth is TO be
command and their rriends who believe as the old
Eghty-egnth did, that 1t was q regiment OF the
faction OF the people, It deserves the we'll wishes OF
every lawabidlng citizen. Ii II Ia being formed Sinh
should be frowned down, and no amount of special
pleading should induce the State authorities 10 make
undoubtedly be an acquisition to the First division
u few OF the old Eighty eighth have the control oi
battle field Of their country. wouid be Certain to
make the command one that could be depended
upon under all circumstances when under orders.
The Ninth will soon be furnished with Reminston
ihes. 1t Is gratifying to note that the question Or
eUe regiment av 10 he Erss
Albany, and that the HERALDs remarks on the sub
ject last Sunday have awakened good many sound
| sieepers at the military Headquarters The ArBsv
ana Nauv Journal states that the present difficulty
| about furnishing the militia with kcmlngtOns SIM
calculated for European use, and consequently q
AZ callbre but 1t Is said that the government cabro
NOW 5o) will within short time De conforned to
that which experience las shown to be the best TAX
| ing target precision and trajectory together the
French 43 mihmetres callbre which States ana
nations Will alike come to. The Commanderln. Chief
| ought to give a prompt decision In the matter Of
| breech-Oaders. Other states are waiting for tha
| decision OF New York.
| An old member OF the Seventh regiment, who
| died few days ago, made a request Id MS dying
| remains TO the grave, and yet tho company uld non
turn out as requested. There arc many people VIVA
| would like to know the number OF thAt company
| What Is the matter with the armory OF the sixty
| ninth regiments Some OF the men complain that 10
| a, Iorf hot
| sort of thing. Who IS to bames The Colonel ought
| to scare the fellow into harness whoever nc ~
| One of the marksmen who tried MS skill At tnd
late Wimbledon rife practice meeting, made seven
teen buseyes out OF eighteen at the distance OF 500
wards and nine out Of thirteen at 1000 yards. what
member OF the First division Of this city could ever
hit the target at 1000 yards distance' Ought not
tns tall shooting on the part OF the English volun.
| teer wake our militia commanding 0faccrs up TO the
| importance Of frequent ride practcetI