Year: 1861

play on Saturday upon the occasion Of the inspec
ton and review of the First Brigade by Major
General Lewis and staff was grand and imposing.
The most notable feature on the occasion was the
presence OF several regiments Of the regular un-
uniformed militia, whose movements showed that
great care had been bestowed upon their drill by
the officers in command Among these regiments,
the First, under Col. Magee, was conspicuous.
The volunteer militia of this brigade turned out
strong and elected the highest praise for their per-
lection in drill and so!dier-like appearance gener'
ally Where there were so many different corps
ont it would almost be impossible for US to specify
each individual one whose excellence attracted
our attention. and we could not mention those we
recoect without the appearance OF faVorltlsm;
suffice it. therefore, for to say, that the display
was such as to give all perfect confidence IN our
ability to whip off the Lincolnites whenever they
give us rifle.


While the review was going on up town the low
er part of Ursunes street was the scene of one OF
the most interesting military displays ever gotten
up in the city. Several battalions of the Louisiana
Legion, under that accomplished officer, General
Trudeau, went through the interesting movements
of battle. One portion of the force was stationed
upon certain bridges, and occupied the long lines
Of bitches which are numerous in that nelghbor-
hood while the balance undertook to drive them out
and capture their positions by assault and strategy
combined The affair was exceedingly well con
Quoted, and the result showed that the officers
would prove themselves cool and efficient in the
hour of danger and need. We understand that
there ia to be another of these battles next Satur
day, and that the contest will be between two Of
the crack corps lof the brigade. Consequently,
something rich may be expected.


A BEAUTIFUL PIcTuRE.-lIr Rinehart, the artist,
has now nearly finished, at his studio on Canal
street, picture of his own design, which will at
tract much attention when displayed to the public.
1t is family group; the old father of the family,
specs on nose, is leaning back in his easy char,
reading newspaper; he is reading aloud to the
family the first news Of the battle OF Manassas
the daughters stand or crouch around in various
attitudes Of silence, their faces expressive oi the
lveliest anxiety; portrait on the wall in the
background, representing two young soldiers IN
full uniform, is the key to the piece the anxiety
of the listeners Is at once explained. The most
lively as well as lovely figure in the group is that
of a young lady on her knees on the carpet, lean
ing across the old mans lap holding the lower
part Of the paper, and reading in advance OF MN
whilst listening to him. The life thrown into the
picture, and the grace and perfect naturalness OF
the figures Of the whole group are exquisite. The
picture is one which the whole city will have to
admire most heartily. Mr.. RiHehart is master at
portrait painting; but this ideal picture stamps
him as a finished and thorough artist in the very
highest branch OF the painting art.


A SONG WHICH EVERYBODY SHOULD BuY.-Mr.
Louis Grunewald, No. 20 Chartres street, has just
published song which should become as popular
as Dixie" 1t is entitled " The Free Market.
The words are by our talented confr6re, Mr.. j. W.
Overall, and the air was composed by Prol. La
Hachc, and is dedicated to Col. Thomas Murray,
President of the Free Market Committee. The
song is a very fine one both in literary and a
musical point of view, and we are sure will attain
immense popularity. Every young lady should
have it at once


PRoF PLArosz BATTALION DRILL.-Every day 8
experience goes to prove that the school of mill
tary tactics established by Prof Platosz has been
Of the greatest benefit to our citizen soldiery. We
see men out in command of comp anies and reg-
ments who but short time ago did not understand
the first elements of the military science, but who
are now not only well drilled themselves but
capable of teaching Others rapidly and success
fully. These gentlemen were the pupils of the
professor, and their progress is mainly owing
10 his excellent system. All officers Of companies
who do not feel themselves entirely competent to
drill their men, should join the classes Of Mr. Pla-
tosz at once; they will find it cheap and easy
manner Of acquiring the knowledge necessary to
their positions. The gentlemen composing his
class in the Battalion drill requested to meet
at Arrnory Hail this morning at o'clock. We
refer them and our readers generally to the Profess
sor's advertisement, which appears in another
column.


INronTANT MILITARY NOTICE 1t will be seen by
reference to our advertising columns this morning
that the Governor has ordered out the whole tirs
Division for inspection and review on next Satur-
day. This will undoubtedly be the greatest mill
tary display which has been seen in this city, as
there must be over 10000 men subject TO the
ORDER who will be out. We hope that every officer
will exert great energy to bring out their com
mands with full ranks, and from the fact that the
Governor recommends general cessation OF bus l.
ness on that day, we think it probable that there
will be but few absent.


A WORD TO CAPTAINS AND OFFICERS OF VoLUN-
TEER CoMpANIEs,-As a great many persons who
joined volunteer companies since the enforce
ment of the militia law have lately resigned their
membership, or otherwise fail to attend the duties



all volunteer officers to report such persons to the
militia captains in the beat where they reside, and
thus prevent their longer shirking military duty.


MEETING or OFFICERS OF THE BEAUREGARD BAT
TA1loN.-The commissioned officers of this bat,
TALON are ordered to meet, at No. 70 Camp street.
this morning at 10 O'Clock sWe understand that
important business will be brought before them,
and it is to be hoped that full attendance will be
had.


POLICE GUARDs.-Company A, of the Police
Guards are ordered to assemble at their armory
tomorrow afternoon, at q o'clock, in full uniform
The officers and members of this excellent com,
pany are referred to the notice in our military de-
partment


TIE FUNERAL OF LIEUTENANT ROBERT ALEXAN'
DERIVE learn that the remains of Lieutenant
Robert Alexander, when they arrive in the city, are
to be taken in charge by the Orleans Cadets, Capt
Dolbear, who will conduct the funeral arrange
ments and ceremonies. By reference to our adver'
Using columns will be seen that the funeral is to
take place next Wednesday, and that all companies
desirous of assisting will be assigned positions by
applying to Capt. Do!bear, at the headquarters OF
Company D. Orleans Cadets. We hope that there
will be large turnout of the military and tremen.
Poor Bob was alike loved by both.