The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-02
Shc EmbArlEation Celebs alton at Plymouth.
SPECIAL REPORT TO TEE HERALD.

Sho EmbArkation Celebs alton mt Plymouth.
SPECIAL REPORT TO THE HERALD.
BosroN, July 81, 1858.
The Netc York Light Guard and the Sons of Ne,o
England on their ray to Plymonth- Reception in
Boston, &c.
The Sons of New England did not leave New York
in body. Us was expected, many having preferred
to 60 alone. In some cases this very desirable
as several were accompanied by their families To-
morrow, however, they will all assemble at Ply
mouth, and unite in the ceremonies attending the
laying of the cornerstone Here they will be Joined
by the New York Light Guard, who, as you know,
had volunteered before leaving New York, to act as
their escort.
This gallant company of citizen soldiers left the
city about five o'clock Saturday afternoon, accom-
panied by Dodworth's band, numbering thirty.fve
Instruments. As they marched from their armory to
the steamboat Connecticut, which was waiting to re
ceive them at the foot Of Cortlandt street, their
martial appearance and the admirable training for
which they are distinguished among the military
companies of New York. atttacted general attention
and remark The pier was crowded with specta-
tors, who manifested no ordinary interest in the
occasion which had attracted SO many of our
most prominent citizens to that bleak but deeply in
fhe Pilgrim fathers first landed 1t was but right that
New York should testify by some act, the interest
her people feel in the celebration Of event which
must be regarded as Of the most important in the
history of the world. Justly regarding the CONNIE
moration Of the anniversary of the departure of the
Pilgrim fathers from Delft Haven as national and
not local matter-as something in which the whole
country might take part-they resolved on accom-.
panying the sons Of New England. AS one of the old
est military companies in the city-tracing their or
ganiEation as far back as l79S-they may properly
be regarded as the representatives Of our citizen
soldiery.
The moment it was proposed that they should be
present at the celebration there was general ex-
preston Of assent to the proposition, and everything
was prepared for their departure The best band in
New York, or perhaps in the United States, was en-
gagged to accompany them, and no expense was
spared in making the necessary preparations. The
Washington Artillery OF Boston deputed one or two
of their number to visit New York. and tender them
their hO6pitalites, and make arrangements for their
reception on their arrival here
At five o'clock, as have said, the Light Guard
left New York, the band playing national and other
airs as the boat passed up the East river The scene
on board was most animated, and the evening was
passed SO pleasantly that the hours flew by unno..
ticed as short concert was played by the band for
the amusement of the ladies, of whom there was
large number on board, and some OF the gentlemen
prolonged the entertainment by singing several
excellent songs.
About two o'clock this morning the company ar-
rived at Worcester where they took the train for
by the Washington Artillery, who escorted them to
the Revere House, where rooms had previously been
provided for them. This company is one of the best
in Boston, and Is under the command Of Captain