New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04
THE MILITIA RKVIEWS.
PARADE or THE FIRST DIvLsLoS-zzA PINE DISPLAY.
The First DIVISION n. G.. we're Reviewed,

PARADE or THE FIRST DIvsIoS@A PINE DISPLAY
The FIRST DIVISION n G. we're Reviewed,
yesterday by Gov DIX in the presence OF immense
throng in Union-square. The brigades formed in
Ninth and adjoining streets, the right resting Fifth
ave. large platform had been erected in the plaza
the north side UniOnsquare by direction OF the De-
partment Of Parks and from this the review wit
messed by Gov Dix and staff. and a number Of prom
inent men. Just before p. m. Gov Dix reached the
stand accompanied by brilliant staff. The Governor
was plain clothes. but nearly all Of his STAFF in
uniform. Among those present Inspector General
VIM H. Morris his Aid Col Blanchard. President Vance
OF the Board Of Aldermen Aldermen Morriss McCaerty,
Reiley and Flanagan, Police Commissioners Russell
and Gardner, Park Commissioners stebbins and Bis
singer and a larger number Of former officers OF the
National Guard There were from 100 to 1900 persons
present the platform. large proportion OF them
being ladies' The space front Of the stand and along
the line Of march was kept clear by large detachment
Of police. but outside Of THIS line there we're dense
throngs Of people who were with difficulty kept back
from the reserved space At p. the sound Of music
was heard and few minutes the head Of the column
appeared in the square. and the review began.
Major-Gen. shaer and stat headed the column. and
on passing the stand stationed themselves beside IT,
First came q troop OF cavalry, followed by Brig Gen.
Funk staff OF the Second Brigade. The 5th Regi
ment Col Chas g. Spencer turned out strong, but the
marking was up its usual mark Several Of the
companies unsteady while passin in review. The
9Th Regiment, though small in numbers, showed good
fronts and marched well. The IIth Regiment did not
hold ia either In numbers or marching The s4th
Regiment Col. F. A. Conkling, made a neat and sol
derly appearance. The Goth Regiment small IN
mum bers and not steady in marching Then came two
batteries N artillery and the 81 Regiment OF cavalry
the latter turning out very strong and making hne
Tne Third Brigade was commanded by Brighten. J.
Nj. Brian. accompanied oy large and brilliant SIAN
Then followed the Tth Regiment, Col EmmOns CLARK,
mailing a magnificent displOy. with company fronts OF
% nles. The marching was superb and elected the
hearty pauds OF the spectators. The 9TH Regiment,
Leut.Col. Hitchcock and 9Th Regiment Col Scott, also
made "A fine appearance in numbers aud marching. The
LIST and 55th Regiments did fairly The Washington
Grey troop looked neat and sOlderiy, usual
The First Brigade Brighten VIM. G.. Ward. was fuIy
equal 10 the occasion. The 18th Regiment, Col. John
Ward as usual, marched steadily and well. Ine 12d
steady front OF 10 files and deserved tile applause II re-
oeved il excellent marching and the correct dis
Cavanaagh. had ruler ranks than usual, aud marched
we'll The list Regiment Col Vose. looked and marched
we'll and deserved the appausel II received. Tue I9th
Regiment Col stetsOn, appeared with the largest mum
Der known since it, reorganization, and In march
ing manifested . decided Improvement former pa
rades Battery and the FIRST Battalion OF Cavalry ap
peAred well.
The division made only short parade after passing
the reviewing stand aud then dismissed the Yrl-
TAKEN altogether the parade Of the best the
Division has made although point OF numbers IL
has been excelleu
REVIEW OF THE SECOND DIVISION, N. G.
The Second Division, N. G.. will be re-
viewed in Brooklyn. by DIX evening and it Is
expected there will be fine display OF the regi-
uents composing tho Division. which tho 18TH lah
qid 18TH s2d l7E Regiments of Infantry the 18th Bat
TALON aud two troops Of cavalry and artillery. All VIII
parade in full dress uniform with white pantaloons
The DIVISION uno Is 70 form Cntoast tho csnter