New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-09
ANNIVERSARY OF JAcksoNs VICTORY
Celebration Of the Eighth Of January
PARADE OF THE MILITIA

Several days ago Colonel DeKlyne, as
assistant adjutant general, State militia, IS
sued an order directing the first division,
Louisiana State National Guard, to prepare
for parade and review on the eighth OF JAN
uary, to honor the day 80 dear to New Or
leans. All the caieers in the division
promptly responded, and among the troops
there existed quite an excitement, they gen.
orally desiring to appear advantageousiy.
Clothing was brushed, buttons frightened
and trappings polished with willingness
that spoke well for the coming parade.
Before twelve O'Clock yesterday compa-
MES and parts of companies appeared on
the streets, unarmeds all directing their
steps toward Davidson court, where por-
ton of the infantry arms were stored. AS
the complement Of each company was an
n0unced orders we're lssued to march to
Lafay cite square. There was but little de.
lay, ss the several commands we're promp0B
on time. The cavalry and the artillery did
not enter the square, but fell into line when
the infantry was ready to march. 1t was
understood that the review would take
place in Annunciation square, and when the
militia moved hundreds of peopleHfOllowed,
some taking street cars, some on foot, and
others in carriages. In the multitude
could be seen quite a number OF soldiers OF
the regular army, looking on with critical
eyes, and they were inclined to admire.
Arriving at Aununciation square the in
fantrv took up its position at the river and
south sides. Next was the artillery, also on
the south side, while the cavalry was on
| the north end. thus leaving only one side
unoccupied. Thousands of people found
| the beet places they could to view the sight,
and seemed much interested in the move
ments.
When Governor Kellogg, with General
! Longstreet BY his side, accompanied by the
other superior officers, arrived in proper po-
sition, the artillery fred national salute,
using twelve-pound brass piece. As the
Governor, General Longstreet and the staff
officers, mounted on splendid animals, stood
there they presented sight werth seeing.
Governor Kellogg was Of course in citizen's
uEcfSSy WDliO tuO OMVpA AA VIC AAoeeOA Va 0c-
tire, displayed something Of the pomp and
circumstance of glorious war. Their dresses
and trappings, being all new. showed to
good advantage.
The salute completed, the officers rode
around to review the division, and judging
by the pleasant expression on General
Longstreet's face, it is concluded that he
was tolerably we'll pleased with the appear
ance.
The Governor and the officers imme-
diately thereafter resumed their positions
and the soldiers passed in review.
The movements generally and ia detail
were exceedingly well executed. and the
marching really superior. Uniforms, equip
ments, arms, and all were sufficiently per
feet to command the admiration of battle
scared veteran. Infantry, artillery and
cavalry alike. deserved praise from their
commanders. The artillery had two Cat.
lings, two howit zers and two twelve pound
ers, all in perfect condition.
The review ended the troops moved Of,
marching through many Of our principal
streets, and even some of the bitterest oppo-
men ts to State militia voluntarily uttered
words OF admiration.
Major General Longstreet is commander
of the first division, and was accompanied
by his staff, consisting of Colonel T. w.
DeKlyne, Adjutant General; Colonel Will
liam Wright, Inspector General; Colonel J.
f. Herwig, paymaster: Colonel J. B. Cooper,
surgeon. Aids-Colonels w. F. Loan. J.
w. Fairfax and George L. Norton.
Bngadier General A. E. Barber was ac
com panied by Major w. H. Green, Assistant
Adjutant General; Major Garstkamp, As
sistant Inspector General Captain P. z.
Canonge. quartermaster; Captain j. B.
Gaudet, aide de camp.
Brigadier General l.. j. Souer was accom-
panied by Major W. H. Decker, Assistant
AdIutant General; Major Charles Nontaldo,
assistant quartermaster.
The following is the roster of the Metro
poltan Brigade:
Brigadier General A. s. Badger.
Statf-Mai0r p. III. Boyle. Major V. A.
Ryan, Major C. P. Ames, Captain w. A.
Snow.
First BoHa.to4,-Colonel Thomas Flana-
gan; First Lieutenant &. Il. Hammersly,
adjutant.
Company A-Csptain, D. S. Caster; first
lieutenant, j. McCann; second lieutenant,
j. Kennedy.
Colnbany B Captain, E. C. Fortier; first
lieutenant, J. D. Foster; second lieutenant,
F. w. Sunshine.
Company D-Captain, w. McCann; first
lieutenant, L. A. Thibaut; second Ieuten.
ant, G. Berg-ron.
Cnurnauv E-Conto;n Roh;naor. frst
Lieutenant A. H. C. Hearsey, second lieu
tenant, D. Kelly
Company I-Captain, G.. j. Schneider;
first lieutenant, w. Sullivan; second lieu
tenant, J. P. Champagne.
Metropolitan Battery-Captain, j. Gray;
first lieutenant, w. Carlton; second lieu
tenant, j. McManus; second lieutenant
Junior, F. + Parmele.
Secend Battalion Colonel r.
"A. Bray.
Company C-Captain j. H. Moore, First
Lietenant Fl. Fuentes, Second Lieutenant
w. Thornton.
Company E-Captain P. Joseph, First
Lieutenant F. Bahncke, Second Lieutenant
j. Hussy.
Company G+Captain E. Rspp, First
Lieutenant A. Wilson, Second Lieutenant
X. Chaumette.
Company H-Captain j. 81. Lawlor, First
Lieutenant d. O'Sullivan.
Metropolitan Carasy-Troop A-Captain
P. TayiVr, FiSst Lieutenant E. c. Van Kirk,
Second Lieutenant c. G. o. Chapman.
Had the advertised line Of march been
adhered to the division would have passed
the principal newspaper Offices, on Camp
street. but the failure prevented many citi-
gems having view. The change was dis
appointment to many who had taken posi-