New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-05
THE CITIZEN SOLDIERS.
PREPARING FOR THE DRILL SEASON.

THE COMING FALL observation-disclosures TO OBJ
TAIN RECRUITS MARKsMANsHIP
Brieader- General Louis Fitzgerald, having assumed
and of the First Brigade, has appointed the io'-
lowing Board of Examiners for all ocerseect III tno
brigade Lieutenant Colonels George Moore smith,
Of the 9TH. and William J. Harding OF the I'D Kegi-
ments and Major Edward Duffy of the o9'h heg'-
mept. Lieutenant Colonel Smith prcsiden. will con-
vene the board at once. The headquarters Vi INC "
psde until further notice will be at No. III Waii-st'
Tho ANNA, ;nsnection and muster the troops con-
itpt;no the First and Second Brgades in ana
BroosIvn will take place as follows: LIST Battery,
Tuesday. September 81 s p. M; "a battery "eu-
nesdav. September %, p Sd Battery. thursday
Septcmber 23, $50 p. H.; 11th separate company
Flushing Friday September "a $50 p. m. oth heei-
mept Tuesday October ., p. M; ga Regiment
Thursday October T. 2:30 p. M; 18th Regiment,
Friday. October 3, p. M; Goth Regiment, Monday
October H. 8 p. M list Regiment, Tuesday, Oc'oDer
~ D. M; sth Regiment, Wednesday, october TO-
sn. m; 9TH Regiment. Thursday October IA, p m;
18th Regiment Monday, October IS, : p m; l3th
REGIMENT Tuesday October 10. p. M; 32d Regiment,
Wednesday, October 20, p M; 47th Regiment
Thursdav October q, S p. M; Odd Regiment. Mon
day October %, p. M 10Th Regiment, tuesday,
October % 3 .. IN. The commands Will parade III
heavy marching order. Cartridge boxes IN 'front.'
forage cap in knapsack
circular has been issued by the officers OF the "a
Battery placing before Young men the advantages Oh
becoming members Of that organizations Ii sets forth
that the command is light battery OF artillery armed
with four Calling guns, each OF when Is capapie Vi
firing one thousand shots per minute Every can
non;cr is mounted One of the advantages gained by
membership is the peculiar instruction as cavalry
artillery and infantry combining all three branches of
ubi without a
at some academy is gratuitously given to each recruit
The drills arc held during the winter months and there
are n few mounted parades in the summer so that the
duty is light and agreeable. Social intercourse ana
the privileges of the gymnasium pistorangt, rectp-
tons and other social gatherings are also advantages
enioyed by the members. Uniforms and equipments
are furnished to members and the actual expense
vear Including horse-hire does not exceed SlO The
htsrv receives the benefit of the appropriation from
the State new armory is to be erected where facil
tiles for athletic sports and the privilege of riding
school will be given to all the members. The present
armorv ia pleasantly situated at Nos. 1866 TO l72
West orty-ffth-st. is cheerfuly furnished and Is
omen every Tuesday and Thursday evening. The cir
cular is signed by Captain Ferdinand F. Earle, FIRST
Lieutenant David Wilson, Second Lieutenants Will
lam henderson and George E. Pasco and Assistant
Surgeon f. A. Bracklow.
| The committee appointed by the Veteran Associa-
,on Of the 9th New-York Volunteer Infantry Duryee
zo,aves, consisting of Colonel a. s. Marvin, Major A.
| .oats Edward Whitesde +. NJ Tappan and w. II.
Horton prepare resolutions IN regard 10 the etpu
sion from France of the Comte de Paris. who is an
| honorary member Of the organization, has presented
resolutions which have been adopted and forwarded 10
the French Prince. signed by President s. r. Finley
In them tie Association declares that 1t has learned
with deem regret and that the Government OF
France In the name OF the Republic ana under the
puse of acting for the safety OF the kepuDhc mas Is
sued decree of Punishment against our bon0red mem
her and brave comrade Louis Philippe d orleans.
| Comte de Paris" The association recalls with
Measure that when the freedomovng citizens OF the
United States of America were struggling TO conquer
and subduc the most gigantic and dangerous rebellion
against human liberties that this worid mas ever seen
| our comrade Louis Philippe d Orleans by bis sym
patnes and gallant services lent AID and support 10
the loyal and patriotic citizens OF our liberal ana
glorious Republic their heroic and successful task OF
maintaining the liberties OF the people ana preserving
the unity OF the Republic" 1t is further declared
that from the evidence that we have OF the character
and sympathes of Comrade Louis Philippe d Orleans
we are forced to believe that true republic would
never have to doubt his loyalty to the real
liberties the people fear that any act OF his would
ever prove iuical to the principles of republic
apism" In conclusion the Association tenders to the
Conte de Paris eartfelt sympathy "proud TO know
, that he will Loyalty submit to the wrong that, in the
, name of liberty, has been inflicted upon him, ana
fully believing that time, which heals all wounds and
rights all wrongs will do justice to his illustrous
Colonel f. A. McAlpin. of the list Regiment who
! is on his way home from Europe will be presented
with testimonial by tie officers OF his command soon
after his arrival in New York.
Those members of the 9TH Regiment who have not
! qualified as marksmeu will go to Creedmoor Sep
tember 20 and 81 The drills of the companies of this
!, command will be resumed on October /.
A committee of members of Company A. list Regi-
ment Captain Charles NJ. Kennedy is investigating
the qualifications applicants for the position OF first
. lieutenant made vacant by the resignation OF A.
Rivers Taylor. Seven recruits have Joined the COM
, pany since June |.
Company D. 18th Regiment has resolved to have
it's annual reception in January next 1t will probably
take place at the Lexington Avenue Opera House.
/ III Dressed. second
tenant of Company X, 7lst Regiment. will present
himself for examination before the new board lust
appolnted by General Fitzgerald at its first meeting
The 9th Regiment, Colonel William Seward. jr.. will
90 to Creedmoor for second rifle practice on September
Is Major Clifford A. II. Bartlett will be in command
Captain f. G. Hoffman, whose death was recently
announced was gallant officer OF the 165th New
York Volunteers Cd Duryec Iouaves and s the fourth
: member of that command that has died since last
Decoration Day.
TIE I2th Regiment went to Creedmoor for second
rife practice last Wednesday.
Company ID. 7lst Regiment, Captain Clark has it's
full complement of 1903 officers and men, and ten more
have applied for membership and will be admitted as
! The annual samnernigbt's festival of Company H.
, 9th Regiment Captain William X. Clough. will be
held at Lion Park One. hundred-and elsn'h,st. and
Company |, 7lst Regiment, Captain l. Frank
Barry, has gained six recruits during the summer.
n Captain Barry has been spending the summer at
Quartermaster Kasson c. Gibson, of the 9th Regi-
mcnt. who has been spending the summer ID Chenango
County. N Y, returned 10 the city last week. lie is
to be appointed inspector OF rifle practice OF the regl
a ment. lie has qualified maiksman with high
score ls successor in the position of quartermastcr
: has not yet been selected.
= First Lieutenant j. MeCoskry Butt, Of Company ID,
list Regiment has been spending the summer AT Sara
= toga Springs.
There will be uo preliminary nspection prior to the
general inspection OF the 9th Regiment "A bat.alion
this year he captains will be directed to inspect
o their conn aoies separately.
= Company G. 7ist Regiment. will assemble for drill
= on Friday evening. September IL
Thai % Gnln Iame
u H. Jones' Oh October 20 will take place IN the new
y armory The building will not probably he ready for
permanent occupation 10y the command before NoyeI
a Der 10 A farewell reception is TO be given in the
u old armory before leaving it,