New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-28
THE NEW-JERSEY DIVISION.
A SUPERB DISPLAY OF THE STATES
FORCES IN THE PARADE.

FER OF THE TROOPS CAUSES con-
FUsloN-How THE TWO BRI-
GADEs MARCHED
>,,, Iersev.s represen tation in the Grant parade
,,as ~ such n character as 10 fill every loyal Jer-
sovman with pride. Whether judged from the
po,nt Of view of the military critic or that OF 'ne
casual lay observer, the National Guard was al
mat even General Sewell. the most austere OF
commanders could DESIRE and 1t left behind 1t In
49,, ,,rds Of many residents of the metropolis the
,nnression that New-Jersey can produce as fine a
hodv of citizen soldiers any commonwealth IN
the Union. ,, A.,
There was not about the New-Jersey division 'he
glitter that characterized the representations from
o,,e Of the other States. but there was that grim
,odierly look which is noticeable In the ranks Oh
Tho regnlar army With the single exception OF the
Essex TROOP every organization in the DIVISION
vrore the uniform OF the United States Army anu
though this gave a monotonous appearance W
the six regiments It was a monotony that at
tracted attention and accentuated the business
ike swing of the marchers as they ramped along
the line of march. To quote a wel-known Jersey
man who viewed the entire parade from the re-
viewing stand. the New-Jersey troops hohoreu
tho country the State and themselves
Governor John w Griggs. the communicating
chief OF the forces. rode at the head OF inc
d,vis,on He wore q long frock coat and high
hat, but despite his civilian attire he mace suih-
ingly military appearance. From the tlne tie ui-
vision moved until the parade was dismissed "oN-
ernor Griggs was the recipient OF continuous
round of applause from the hundreds OF thousahos
NJ snectators who knew him better from his rear
loss independent and honorable career as Governor
of New-Jersey than from his personal appearance
and his head almost continuously oareo III
answering the salutes.
Despite the fact that everything possible had
been done by the officers to facilitate the movement
Of the New-Jersey Division. the guardsmen had
their troubles on both sides Of the Hudson The
re,dezvous was in Jersey City. and barges were
70 have been ready at 7;3o o'clock to carry inc
members Of the guard across the river put Some
thing went wrong and the men were delayed IN
getting aboard. They were landed at Forty
ST. much later than was expected, and hurfieo
march to the point where the Jerseymen were 70
Join the column was made necessary. Inc crowds
on the streets caused modification OF the ORDERS
however, and the division was sent marching along
cross streets for hour before Its place coud be
found. Despite these drawbacks the men Kept
their temper. and when they finally swung INTO
line none Of the spectators knew that some one
had blundered and that the men were sunerine
from fatigue and hunger. In round numbers Sooo
members OF the National Guard Of New-Jersey
took part In the parade.
The presence of Governor Griggs at the head or
the line was denoted by a large yellow silk banner
bearing the coat-of-arms OF the State. ana carried
by mounted orderly. Side by side with the Gov
ernor rode Adjutant- General w. S. stryker. whose
elittering uniform made a pleasing contrast Win
the sombre costume OF the Chief Executive. Then
came the Governors staff including General Rich
ard A. Donnelly. Quartermaster-General General
John D. McGil Surgeon-General; General Joseph
w Congdon, Inspector-General; General Bro W.
SPENCER Inspector General OF Rifle Practice; Gen.
oral Edward p. Meany. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Colonel William Barbour. Colonel Shefheld Fhelps'
Colonel Henry A. Potter, Colonel Anthony H. hu-
ser and Colonel Nathan Haines. aides-de-camp.
4 few wards in the rear Of the Governors stan
came Maior-General Joseph w. Plume. command
ing the division and his staff, which consisted OF
the following men: Colonel Marvin Dodd, Assistant
Adiutant- General; Colonel Alexander C. Ohphant'
tncpector: Colonel George W. Terriberry, surgeon
Lieutenant Colonel William Strange. quartermas--
ter: Lieutenant Colonel William S. Fighter, pay
master; Leutenant-Colonel John A Miller Judge
advocate: Colonel A. Judson Clark. chlel Oh arui-
lery; Major James W. Howard. Major Charies
Aiing Clifford and Major J. s. Henry Clark aioes-
de-camp- $3.50,
4 solitary horseman wearing dark blue frock
coat without gold lace any ornamentation other
than a sedate-ooking pair OF shoulder-straps ana
broad yellow sash. rode at the head OF inc oeconu
Brigade. This uniform. so reminiscent OF the nero
IN whose honor the parade was held, was worn by
prevet- Major General William J. SeWel ana us
,everttv only accumulated the military appearance
~ .ha wearer Following General Sewell came the
staff resplendent in gold lace and plumes ana all
superbly mounted. , =,
Tho 9Th Regiment under Colonel Wiiiam n,
Cooper. had the right Of the line 1t was followed
nv the Cd Regiment in command or Coionei BEN
1amin A. Lee and the 7th Regiment, under us ne"
colonel Charles Y. Bamford oso, ,ho cracp
Calling Gun C9 ON PSrigade followed the Infantry
and drew frequent applaTse from the up
along the line Of mapcn ~ cavalry from Red Bank
In command OF Captain John y Alistr @, Tho New.
,eTsev division It would certainly fan to the First
Brigade which is made up OF reenre obIY on ec-
sey ny tbe;r living near TO New-York. the men
who marched in this brigade had lresne, end
s5utbern parts Of the State At any rate they iar
outnunbered the latter none OF ,ne tiee and at
asst orc reaching a total Of 100. rank ana me.
Brigadier-G General p Farmer Wanser mdS ~ three
nand All three regiments were forH'eo vi '''ie
,Se r fSS of the line marched the 1st Reg
Ward A. Campbell Next came the an n,d Reg Wueh
cy Da 5Ss "a sssme SS oS Of
with Colonel s " Muzzy IN c9mina ihe nfantry
Gun cqmpsnX racD Of Of cavy Which is popularity
known as the Essex Troop closed the military pabt
Of the as ePsey hep the best the
ast sixty troopers wearing dark b bIue 6oots
sSsSan hem on the
cavalry section Of the First bIgaoe w a 10 is
crown crow 's putting it mildly Captain Frederick Ere
ngh1ysen was IN comm aaS,ers marched Jerseys
Naval nearly 800 strong the %b Hc the
wora the regulation undre5S unlioi NJ "nu,,,nc
SUateur lack iars white duck W., Wor Ki,b;
suits Although their clothing was 'marched we'll
and felt we'll expressed a Ss psine as
ss - ,bsv bad been pacing the gun decks OF tner
Ssadquarter Captain william N , }scd ,oiowng
ofBcers. staff Of communicable JUL ~
ogd Murhod paypastsTo Le o1 th ant Eascom
,napSer Washington Irving Lieutenant-C
Craven S1aae, Tsrnham Yard
lev sa,Itant: First Division. Iieutenant Uuni Of
GRADE irving Bount Second Division eutenant
Fgsni,p Hart jr ii officers 40 men battalion
Of the west-comma s Charles Davis Ilenten-
ant Gunior grade) Frank II. Turner ad]WWy oad,
w., Div,e,on lieutenant Frederick r. I. Wooi1