The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-16
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
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LAxAt Guards Excursion % Bogt0n-
SIR Entertainment, Reception and Re-
N.
New Yort Light Guard Captain Vincent, have
their annual excursion. They left this city for
last Saturday afternoon, and returned yesterday
ng. We gave in Tuesdays .HnAID letter con-
an account Of the departure Of the corps, the
and incidents Of the trip, the arrival Of the Light
in Boston Sunday morning, their reception by
nittee Of the Boston Light Infantry, and their ss-
10 that day to church. Nothing more was done on
until Monday evening The Light Guard, with their
In the Light Infantry and also many private citi-
p Boston, passed the time very pleasantly however.
srous riding and sailing parties we're made up for
and, ~ most Of our readers are aware tho drives
Boston are unequaIed by any other city in the
d States; those who have not enjoyed yachting
Fsion In Boston Bay, cannot appreciate descrip-
One Of these parties was got up BY Lieut.. W. w.
and number Of the Boston pilots. The magnia-
yacht Surprise received this party and the hours
ID surprisingly quick.
Monday afternoon 1t ave O'Clock the Light Guard
asd under escort of the Boston Light Infantry. The
pAnies were reviewed by Maj. Gen. Edmands, COM
aAnt Of the First Division Massachusetts, Volunteer
=. The day was q very fne one, and the scene on
common was gay and brilliant. Old Bostonisns,
y Bostonians, female Bostonans and male Bestoni-
holiday" How many conquests the Light Guard
b We cannot say, but they were certainly great
ritcs with the Boston bellies.
review concluded at seven O'Clock, when the Light
rd were entertained at = grand dinner given in
euil Hall The old Cradle Of Liberty was splendidly
pratea and great execution was done upon platoons
smptine vands and regiments of 'Charles Hedseickn
Governor of Massachusetts and the Mayor Of Boston
present The evening was passed in very pleasant
nner, and at seasonable hour the Light Guard were
sred to their quarters, where at midnight they
enaded by one Of the Boston bands.
IN Tuesday the Light Guard and the Boston Light In
ty visited Nahant under escort Of the Lynn Light
antry. This was another hne day, and everything
ssed OF pleasantly. Nahant is q rocky promontory
ting out from the sea, and situated fourteen miles
rtheast Of Boston. There is excellent opportunity
re to enjoy all the seaside luxuries and nothing
Pitted on the occasion Of the Light Guards visit,
On Wednesday morning the Light Guard and Light In
try made another excursion in the bay, and dned at
|s celebrated city Of Hull. This important place is
uated the shore of Boston Bay, about twelve miles
|utAeast Of Boston In important elections and when
" Gshsrmen all at home, twenty nine or thirty
ties have been cast and during the summer when the
80 and boarding houses are full the population
Mounts to about four hundred It is common saying
that as goes Hull COOS the Union, y
sh saying has Seen verih9d ~ inc last three rres
Far which the celebrated Isla0d House" situated
he scenery all about this spot is bold and striking and
~ az ,aosi;, Hm tbs IiSht suard snent sev
Al hours very pleasantly and returned at about four
'ciocI in the afternoon
heir Boston friends They wore escorted to the Proy
enee railroad station BY that hne cavalry corps the
'atonal Lancera. .-,,.
was geas aaIr+. anu ;th ~. T;aht
,srd "a mama u ,s SrssnGsh;ss sormea durin1 the
nee nrscsd;ny dsvs seemed more likely TO be durable
an other and elder ones
At Providence the Light Guard were met by many
sembers Of the "crack" corps Of Rhode lsand-the
irst Light Infantry Of Providence The Light Guard
'ere eompehed 70 deGkne an ,nvtauon 70 remain rev
- ms pascs ornu e ds
~ n .Isa honr - oss ~ the cnfn.h he vssInsss ~
engine on The stoninrton Railrosd The train Was
heavy one and the locomotive was not equal to the
possibility With the exception Of this accident
'h,eh was no doubt unavoidabiethe railroad company
1lhled their contract admirably On their arrival in
'ev YORK the sht Guard we're received oy tae exempt
ne o.nst OF .ns eos VINO ~esr nr,sa
~ 80 Unnse hsra ,hov $50 s}d r thsrso
hev marched 10 the when thew were dismissed
Thus ended the Light Guards excursion to Boston It
occasion of unaoyed enjoyment to all concerned
nd VIC think that the Boston people experienced ~
nash pleasure in entertaining the Light Guard as that
shAht corps ieib NJ pens en1eh s0neu
NEW YORK LIGHT GUARD AT LYNN AND NAHANr.
From the Boston Bee, june IA
Yesterday morning the Boston Light Infantry,
apt. Charles 0. Rogers, and their guests, the New
Fork Light Guard, who for few days past nave
'een honoring our city with their presence, en-
,arked on board the cars LOT Lynn. wnere tney AK.
aved ABOUT Ten O'CLOCK. lhey were s,esseu .. ING
'epot by thousands VINO early assembled 70 catch 2
Ihmpse OF tins gallant corps. Iney were escorted
rom the depot by the Lynn Lignt iMaht,y, whose
'uests they were; ana aiter marching ana counter
marching through the stteets, tney repaired 70 Elk
aisnge Hall, where they partooK Oh coiatioli.
Ater nait an hour or 80 had Deen sPens M tnus re-
auiting the inner man, tney again sooA up the me
y march, ana proceeaea Dy Inc way ol .ns opn,
non 70 the mansion OF non. y. " D M, wno hau
extended an invitation 10 them. Iaey tnen pro-
'eeded TO the boat awaitlng tnem. Ihousanas Oh
sanple had locked 10 the adjacent wnarves 70 see
hem OIL, and every vessel mat We couln see was wa;
iteraLy Dlack WIN spectators. Inc toning pen
allied forth cheer upon cheer from the assembled
multitude, which were promptly responded 10 hy
'otn companies anaa ugers NuMer 4, As s'su Doa.s
ecked the harbor, and the yacht MOL Pitcher, on
he departure OF the Nelly oaker, rounded 70 ana
ave three nearly cheers LOT the llgeS. hi1o,
ether, Lynn presented The scene OF q gaia DAY,
nd seldom Is u That battalion OF lou men, sucn