New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-22
ECHOES FROM GETTY sBURG
CONCENTRATION FOR NETWORK TROOPS.
SUMMER AMusEMErs OF NATIONAL euAhDsNEN

-prcNrcs AND RIFLE PkAOIlOh~
Acknowledgement d. H. Hasiins, Oh ion,ssN'u''
in acknowledging the receipt OF 'oo 80 10 -.
vided for the 9th Regiment at Ieussoure' ~n'o" wac
.s ~ 800 sb.rc whom the regiment started for
home said in a letter to Colonci ee"aru
Tho visit Of your regiment was o"e VI '"' '"'"' pe''
ant features Of great rcunio'' anu s apara'e "a
vour splendid regimen, has haa n'o'' 'eie''E anu
sa,, roc, unon th.t portion Of our National Guard
which was there your command Inc Governor Ill
ec. nc 70 send you his compliments ana % say th' NJ
-. ,,oh rranaed to have the pleasure OF visit from
,.r, % the State and particularly gratinci
49,, n- carup should be named in his honor. l hope
" 80 ,leasant acouaintanees made at Gettysburg
sn,,r,c3 for many years. and that may frequently
- ,ha measure entertaining yourself and
80 within tho borders of this State.
General Horatio c. King, recording secretary Of the
Army OF the Potomac. In letter TO Colonel Seward
t,nc for roster Of the officers and the number of
he 9th Regiment that took part in the trip TO Gettys
burg, says:
Permit me- on behalf OF society. thank you and
rour regiment services the occasion.
and congratulate them and you upon their excellent ap
oesran and upon the splendid impression which they
ma lie upon all who them.
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas T. Rand and Private
Tritcnbsck. of Company C, 9th Regiment, were the
only active members of the command on the recent
trip to Gettysburg who were in the famous battle
Many of the veteran corps however, had fought upon
that field.
First Lieutenant John Noble Gliding. of Company
. list Regiment, who Is acting as a1jutant Oh the
egment the trip the South has recovered from
he illness that afflicted him last season. Adlutan'
Philip s. Tlden prevented by business engage
nents from accompa nying the command
The court martial of the LIST Brigade VIII convene
IN Wednesday evening at the 69th Regiment armory
or trial OF such may be brought before IT,
Lieutenant Colonel William z. Walton, OF the lin
Regiment has been detailed as member of the ex-
amining board OF the 1st Br gade in place of Lieu
tenantColonel Harding formerly of the odd and now
Of the 18th Regiment, attached TO the I'd Brigade.
The following is one of the most useful suggestions
contained in Colonel Koppers circular relating TO the
rip Of the fist Regiment to Richmond and the Bull
Run battlefield
As alcoholic LIQUIDS will blood and endanger
he health and comfort OF ALL should take drop
With him. surgeons will be supplied with all that
nay required for medicinal purposes Men desiring to
exchange the trip must provide them them
selves will be permitted TO mutllate his uni
torn or equipments The purchase OF buttons or other
souvenirs before leaving New-York is suggested
The 18th Regiment now has $50 men on its rolls.
gain Of three since March The ranks of this
fine command, which has a splendid armory, good
record and some excellent officers, should be full
by this time Recruiting should be pushed. Affairs
in the regiment are quiet this summer while the 9th
and the fist are letting the public know that they
are alive
A detachment from the 1st Battery will be in the
state camp from July 2s to August H. relieving the
detachment from the same command which is now
there The men present a fine appearance in their
new white helmets ard neat uniform. What they
don't know about handling light field pieces is not
worth mentioning. The battery has done good
work during the last drill season.
Company B., 9th Regiment, has received thirty re-
cruits since January Captain Noah l. Cocheu, who
commands the company plenty Of active service
during the war lie is as full OF energy any Of the
younger captains
First Lieutenant George L. wentworth, Acting Ad
,utant of the sth Regiment, the State Camp this
Hfrfa 10 u ran
next week when his own regiment Will be there IL
Is expected that 400 Of the 5th Regiment Will go
into camp next week
A battered and rddled old guidon Of the list Reg-
nent which was borne in the battle Of Bull Run, and
aear which the first Of that regiment killed In
he wal met his death, has been presented to the
Veteran Association by W. G. Tompkns. who was
acting adjutant of the regiment on that field
The officers Of the o2d Regiment will meet at the
irmoy on the evening Of July 80 for the purpose OF
slecttng Northumberland in tie place IF william
Handing whose name is the roster of the
9th Regiment Major George Alfred Miller is in the
ine of promotion and IS likely be elected, although
here are other strong competitors in the field.
The third annual picnic Of the list Battery, Cap
ain Louis Wendell, will be held August Is, and the
men and their friends expect to have grand time as
usual An energetic committee has the matter IN
charge.
In replying to the aspersions cast upon the men of
the 18th Regiment In connection with its recent tour
OF camp duty, Colonel stewart refers with pride 10
the commentator Of Lieutenant Hamilton, OF the
United Army, who aced as Inspector OF Drils
at the camp and who expressed his satisfaction at the
Improvements In drill shown by the regiment while
there.
Sergeant John Murray, of Company l, 9th Regiment,
and Corporals Jacob II. LANCE and John McAllister,
of the same company, have received their warrants
The pon-commissloned officers of this company are
among the best in the regiment
Toward main tanning bod for sick National Guards
men In the HahnemanD Hospital, $3.50 9e has been
raised by the Dramatic Club of Company l. eth Regi
rlept as a result of It's efforts entertain the friends
Of the command last winter
Orders are out for second general rife practice
OF the 9th Regiment at Creedm0or The regiment VIII |
assemble at the anory for the purpose of proceeding
10 the rife range on August .. Tho roll Will be |
called at 6 80 a. m. The mon will parade In State
service uniform with fatigue caps and with days
rations in their haversacks The men will march 10 |
East Thirty fourth-st ard take the boat there at
: 40 a. m. The 9Th Regiment Will go 10 Creedmoor |
on August IL
Captain Horace ]. Brookes, who commands the 1st |
nussars is spoken of able and experienced OIL
Ger His men are well drilled and the command |
promises be useful as well a. ornamental accession
Major Downs of the list Regiment, is capable
drill officer, and he showed 1t during his recent tour OF
DUTY al the state amp WneIe ne colnIlaueu sao ou
Provisional Battalion. The 18TH separate COMPANY,
which constituted portion of his command, has SHOWN
It's appreciation Of MS efforts by presenting hin win
valuable sword and belt, and the officers have given
him a Masonic emblem of rare workmanship -
second Lieutenant Frank keck. Of Company c,
list Regiment, passed an excellent examination,
and assumed the duties of his position before
TIE regiment started on its Southern tour He was
formerly a member Of the famous second company OF
the 9Th Re gment.
Sergeant George T. Nchol, who has been appointed
First sergeant Of COMPANY F. ed Regiment has
The fifteenth annual picnic and summernght festival
Of Reno Post No A. Philip ; Bigin, commander Will
take place at Washington Park, sixty nlnthst. and
East River. next Thursday.
II is expected that Company l. 9th Regiment Captai
III
camp, First Lieutenant G. IL De Vine conducting
squad drills every Wednesday night. The baseball
club Of the regiment has been playing all summer and
has not yet been leaten II IS hard 10 beat. II is
open 10 a challenge from any company in the National
Guard.
second Lieutenant Oliver Hartman. IT.. Of the sth
Regiment has received his commission and has been
sworn in Corporals c. 3. Burdick and W. T. Burke