New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-29
NATIONAL Guard AFFAIRS.
WHO WILL BE THE NEXT ADJUTANT-GENERAH
THE PARADE AND REVIEW OF
THE 12TH REGIMENT.

THE 18TH REGIMENT
There still good deal Of speculation among tns
officers of the National Guard as to who the nexs
Adju ant General Will be. General Porter has good
many friends who have been rongy urging his re-
appointment but the general belief that he will not get
the place General Danle D. Wylie is the most promi-
nent man put forward for the place at the present.
time Colonel George d. scott is also mentioned as
the next Inspector General The friends Of Brsadie~
General Thomas II. Barber, the present Inspector
General have also been urging General Babers re-
appointment and there does no; seem 80 be any good
reason why he should not be rcappointed lie pas
certainly proved himself efficient Inspector general,
and he all officer in whom the other officers IN tho
National Guard have the grea est confidence. lie is
well qualified for his duties, and has shown good
deal of commendable industry in the Office.
The National Guard will 1aye TO so for three years
more without cCmmander-in-chief who knows how
to ride. Govenorclect Flower, it is said, does not
indulge in this hcalthful exercise and consequently
reviews in line and inspections by the COMMANDMENTS
Chief will be the same dull affairs that they havo
been ever since Governor Cleveland WIS elected.
A rumor is also current that second Lieuenano
william J. Underwood, of Company II, 9TH Regiment.
will be the next General Inspector Of Rife Piactces
1t is understood that the GOvernor was anxious TO
recognize the 18th Regiment in making up his military
family, and there are number Of officers in that
organization who could, without doubt have had places
II they had only said the word Probably there Is
not field officer a captain in the regiment how
ever who could afford TO neglect his business TO take
the best place on the Governors staff.
The .2d Regiment veterans expect TO have fine
time tomorrow night and no doubt they will have it
1t is the occasion Of the formal opening of the new
clubhouse In West Sixtyhfthst. reception Will DO
given TO General Porter. the cid commandment OF the
regiment. A. p. dc Freeze, who is chairman OF tho
reception committee, has put forth his best efforts to
bring all the old members and the friends Of the Or
1piz ffnpt thntn irht npdD IN
he an enjoyable affair.
The drill review, dress parade and promenade
concert Of the 18th Regiment viii be held at tho
arTnory on Thursday evening next This is the biggest
social affair which the regiment expects 20 have TINS
year. Colonel J. VI. Wilson, the commandant OF tho
West Point Military Academy, VIII be the reviewing
Officer The regiment will lie f,rmed in three battaiions
on that evening. The first will be Ia command OF
Lieutenant Colonel Miller, the second VIII be under
Major Leonard and the third viii be commanded by
Captain Burns.
Colonel DUwd evidently thinks that Company F, Of
which Captain W. II. Murphy is the commanding officer,
is amply able to take OF Itself In spite OF the face
that the new drill regulations TO be followed In tho
drill on Thursday evening First Lieutenant George O.
Broome has been detailed To act adJntant OF the
third battalion; seco.d Lieutenant Newbold L. Morris
Is to be Olneer OF tine guam ald even rrs. oerseaus
George d.. Gaillard, Of Captain Muphy's company, 10
Tnis leaves Captain Murphy without assistant
higher than second sergeant Although IL naturally
shoulders. Captain Murphy appreciates the compliment
which mas been paid to aim By Colonel D0wd.
Captain Council of the LIST Battery Cadet Corps,
recently cho-e eleven OF his heaviest men 10 play 4
game OF football against eleven under Lieutenant
Brosy Although Of the men in the team under
IOsy were the highest men In the company this team
won with sccre Of 10 TO o.
First Lieutenant John A. Vanderpoel OF the 18th
Regiment has resigned and Captain Frank Roosevelt
has secured leave OF absence for two months from
December /.
The Naval Battalion has resumed It's drills at tho
I'd battery Armory for the want OF a bigger place.
Only one battery drills at time, however.
The delinquency returns from all the organizations
In the First Brigade except the list REGIMENT have
been received at Brigade Headquarters and they will
be sent forward 90 AOany THIS week. There about
twenty officers who Will have to 20 before the Brigade
Delinquency Court when IL Is convened after the papers
have passed through the AiIutant Generals hands
frvates Frederick :. Delaed AMI ID. r. l.. Robinson,
Of Troop A. have been drpppd IN consequence Of having
removed out Of the district.
The nth Regiment Will attend ~. Barthoiomcw's
Church IN uniform on December TO- Major Japha has
been appointed president Of the rcgimcnta delinquency
rourt IN place cf Captain Paret. WHO recently resigned
in consequence OK his marriage. Adut4nt Dechert
reports that there mas been increased attendance
at drills this season, which Is quite remarkable
circumstances considering the wreched condition q "a
eth Regiment Armogy.