New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-01
IN THE ARMORIE.S.
WHAT Is GOING ON AMONG THE CITIZEN
SOLDIERS.


DIG THANKSGIVING DAY FOR THE 47TH REGI.
MENT-cAPTAIN RAsoUIN on A HUSTLE
NOTES OF INTEREST
The serious Illness of General E. b., Fowler. who
led the 'Fightinp Fourteenth" after Colonel A. NJ
Wood was wounded at Bull Run-"Bg Ned Fow-
ler,' as his comrades-in-arms have afectionatey
called him-has aroused deep throughout the
entire Second Brigade AS a man and as a veteran
no one is highly esteemed by the National
Guardsmen OF Brooklyn. and the recent reports OF
his physicians who announced his improved
dition. have been received with pleasure and the
hope that General Fowler may keep his place in the
vetetans ranks for many pleasant years TO come
Thanksgiving Day and Thanksgiving Eve
marked with good cheer and good fellowship at
the armories. The 47th Regiment celebrated with
a review. parade and reception at the Marcy-ave.
armory. Brigadier-General James McLeer.
manding the Second Brigade, reviewed the regi-
ment, accompanied by his staff The members of
this years regmental at Creedmoor were
afterward called out 10 the front and o. the
regiment and General McLeer in behalf of the
regiment. presented appropriate medals. Cen
era McLeer then said that he had determined TO
say few words about the report OF In
spector-General McLewee, who criticised several
Brooklyn commands severely. General McLeer
said:
Careful scrutiny of the practised eye may de-
tect defects and imperfections. but we have no
cuses to make good soldiers. obedient 10 higher
authority. We will simply try 10 make corrections
where needed Ours is volunteer service: man
is compelled to enlist In the National Guard, and
no, cent of compensation ia received by him
for time and service given. 1t Is only when called
out by the commander-in-chief the civil authori
ties that pay is allowed. feel that this voluntary
service is not understood or appreciated by the
people at large, except in case of emergency. II
O should
disturbed and the service OF the National Guard
required We will answer the call with the
promptness that distinguished the troops OF the
First and Second brigades In January last"
reception and dance followed the review. Gem
era McLeer. his staff and the invited guests We're
entertained by the regiments officers. Among the
guests Captain Walter Penniman Backman
and Lieutenant Henry DE Witt Hamilton. of the
23d Regiment; Captain and Assistant Surgeon Ar
thur r. Jarrett, of the 18th Regiment; Major V. N
Macumber and Captain E. A. Pratt supernumerary;
ex-Major DR.. Charles Newton Cox, ex-Captans
George E. Libbey. Arthur Guthrie and Cortland St.
John ex-Lieutenants Z. E. Blohm. William Elliott
and Emil Chrisofel Of the 47th Regiment. and AS
sembiyman Julius L. Wieman
Company c. OF the 14th Regiment, Captain Thomas
Heape Avery commanding made merry on Thanks
giving concert and ball given at the
Eighth-ave. arniory. The company paraded, while
a march. de Heated TO ii by Bandmaster Louis
Conterno. PLAYED. A large number Of we'll
known and women were present.
Captain Rasquin commanding the Sd (Gatling)
Battery, has been putting his men through rigid
course OF sprouts" Besides the drilling by sec
tons, which is the main work Of the battery this
winter, Captain Kasqun, with Lieutenant Came
dnin. Sergeant Spelrnan and Corpora.s Breys and
See has been making some OF his privates go
through the movements of saddng and mounting
horse The repairs TO the old armory for which
s3s 900 has been appropriated, badly needed, al
though that amour; is hardly sufficient to put the
building In suitable shape for the needs OF the bat
terry
Commissions have been received by the lith Kesl-
rnent for Lieutenant John J. Bergen and Captain
Joseph r X Barlow Of Company l. Inspector-Gen-
eral McLewee recently spent several hours IN ex-
aiming the company rooms IN the aTmory.
Corporal Russell Hoag OF Company c. at Brigade
Headquarters last week. passed the brigade exam
ming Board as assistant inspector OF rife pTsctce
Of the 2sd Regiment. Edward d. Raymond also
passed the Board as second lieutenant in the liih
Regimsnt = ,,o,uo,s. tho r,,stor n. the
Gently ar2oIted chaplain Of the 18Th Regimen' by
GSon W Went before GiSe tine ns Esan board
Monday night for the usual i0Tma examination
Regiment last Tuesday night and Captain Henry
Eyerq dc sG So frederick l. Holmes resigned
Brigadier- General McLeer presided Inc thlty-two
5 Se ha Sse for pCspan Everde Captain
delI he result announced. replied DTltHy
10 a congratuiatory speech by General McIreI:
Capfafn Everdells father was the regiment HrSt
cooneI Company A has been crack command
and the regiment IL is felt. has chosen an eXceehl
major. m, -. .oao,,.oa y r,rnba- ~
onnications for the place OF commissary. Lieu
tenant Vose the present incumbent, mas MOI re-
signed but as he has moved to Providence X l.
he will probably soon be out or the service me
C,nnmissoned officers Association VIII nave
noting on the evening OF December 3
Colonel william l.. Watson, OF the l8th, Is airahs-
ITO Cor q repimental review and reception 10 be
First Sergeant Harry Walker OF company =, or
Tho 22d Regiment declined the adjutancy or the
is, Patfalion of the 47th Regiment 0nered 10 MIN
recentlv by Colonel J. G.. Eddy This IL the second
time that this adjutancy has been declined py ser
geant Walker. , - oo.-,u,. ,r,r,
,,anhers of the STAFF of Colonel Alexis G. smith, or
III o3d Regiment, those OF BATTALION AuJutiht
Waller x Wilson, who has forwarded an applicaton
Tor his discharge after service or thirty years IN
The regiment Battalion Adjutant samuel Z. ferle.
Who will resign because his business takes him out
az the CITY great deal OF the time. and Commssary
Joeenh Nj Vose. 1t is said that First sergeant
Carlisle. OF Company A, viii probably succeed
AS Sergesnt John G. Torbeg OF Company E. 18th
pertinent on last Tuesday night was elected second
1ientenant OF his company. and Sergeant Charles
efhe is spoken OF for the first heutenanlcy OF the
TIE dinner 10 be given for the 2Sd Regiment rifle
tom bv the council officers will take place at the
Brooklyn Club on Saturday night December 4