Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-21
Reception of the Am oskeag Stalk Veterans in
the National Metropolis
fcorre.pondence Of the Baltimore Sun.

The Military Escort and Procession-Soid,ers
| fhe Unr of ISI2-An animated scene - pisi
10 and Rec tion BY The President-Grond Re
,i,,,-Epfrance 10 The Mansion-Ihe Presi-
denfs Speech.
This beautiful baliny day has been one of un-
| usual cayety and good cheer, consequent upon
the visit of the gallant and venerable sons of
| New Hampshire. The Amoskeag Stark Veter-
| am. in the best po.- ible order, left the Monumen
tai CITY in the 81 train of cars, under the conduc
| torship of Captain John Collins. AT the yari-
! nns stations the route the time honored men
| attracted considerable notice. and received as
| cordial greetings from the farmers and others
who were there assembled as their brief sioppa-
| ges would admit of. The dignfed department
| aud strict adherence to discipline by the Veter-
| ans was noticed with admiration by their fellow
! passengers. for not one of than was seen to
| leave his place. nor was any exaberance of mrth
INDUCED in during the journey.
The approach of the cars containing the WIS.,
tors was announced by salute of cannon, which
reverberased through the entire length and
breadth of the "ten miles square, whilst the re-
! spending music of the military accelerated the
| mqtau, and in no small degree increased the en-
thusasE of tho immense crowds in attendance.
Having alghted and drawn up in line, the
| bic band Of visitors were welcomed 10 the M
tional Metropolis by Col. Hickey, chief in com.
mand of the military escort. and on the part OF
/ v
W. Seaton To these brief but very agreeable
addresses, Col. Potter. in command Of the Yet
erans," responded in eloquent terms.
Leaving the railroad station the vast pageant
marched along Indiana avenue to Four and
half street-hence to our great thoronghtare'
Pennsylvania Avenue, continuing onward to
President square. This entire route reminded
the spectator of an immense and magnificent pan
orama of life. The sidewalks, doors. windows,
portcoes, housetops. every accessible elevation
was thronged -cxhibiting very large proper
ton Of the elegance and fashion of Washington,
Georgetown and Alexandria-and it is not too
much to add here that almost every tongue was
ready to express praise Of the visiting battalion.
Arriving at the point designated the line was
drawn up on the north side Of Penns ylvania ay-
enue, Immediately in front of the executive man
sion, with Lafayette Square and the equestrian
statue of the illustrious jackson Immediately in
the
The President of the United States, accompa-
MED by the Secretary of War, the veteran Gen
eral Jesup. Adjutant. General Cooper Surgeon
lawson, and other officers of the army, Marshal
Hoover and Sidney Webster,the Presidents pr-
yate secretary, soon appeared near the review
ing color in the centre of the line, when the high
est military honors were performed, the bands
of music playing. the troops presenting arms,
and at the same time the artillery pealrd forth
u national salute.
The scene as here witnessed, was ono of trans
porting effect; it was, indeed. very fine. and pro
badly never surpassed on any previous occasion
in this city"
Then followed the ceremonies of the review
TIE President and the officers leaving the side
walk, proceeded along the entire line. coming IN
close contact with each company and meeting
the officers, then reformed by the rear of the col
umn. md resumed their places. The entire
body again formed in platoons marched in full
4 H. bioc trat aud thancp 4,
their place of starting.
An invitation was here extended to the Asso
: citation of Soldiers of the of ISL ." to unite
with their brethren of New Hampshire in Wis
it to the Presidents house. This was accepted
Accordingly the Amoskeag Stalk Veterans anc
the soldiers of 1912 proceeded to the Pres
idents mansion. In the meantime the respec
five military companies Of Washington staeke,
arms and took recess
The east room was soon filed-for in addition
to the large body of brave men, and their per
sonal friends, a large number of ladies had OBJ
tanned admittance. The Amoskrag Veterans
here performed a number of handsome evolution,
E evdeneing the practicability OF drawing up
numerous force of men within very small space
. and all with apparent comfort Their perform
ances exceeding gratifying.
President Pierce accompanied by Mr.. Marcy
Secretary of State Mr.. Campbell, Postmaste
General; Mr.. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy
Mr.. Gushing. Attorney General, and Mr.. McClel
u Ian, Secretary of the Interior, then entered thu
spacious room:
,, Col Potter advanced in front of his command
= and introduced his associates as coming from
IIillsborough--" glorious old llillsborough. -
They visited the President his friends-hi
neighbours. They claim to have title to thu
name of veterans. They are from the land Of
Pierce, Of Miller and many other worthless who
molly stood in defence of their country ut Bunker
Hill, Lake George Ticondcroga and other point
of danger. This visit is the incident of life
tme--t may be n deep lined page in history.
The speaker continued in strain of patriotic
eloquence awakening many thrilling reminls
cence. and imprc -sipg the audience with a very
high appreciation of his talents as nm orator ~
we'll rs his qualities II citizen soldier.
: The President replied in one of his fecitou.
: speeches. He adver.cd to the period of his ear
;, | Her years in the Grnnite State, and revived re-
y collections which seemed to touch every heart
: He complimene,l this organization in strong ant
handsome terms, as imparling bcnehca intiu-
u ence to the citizen soldiery of the whole coun
try. No standing army was necessary. The
string hands and bold hearts of the citizens were
ahun1anty sufficient in every hour OF need In
tn late war, so successfully prosecuted on for
eign soil, (Mexico.) his friend on the left (Mr
Marcy then Secretary of War,fnund no Difficult
how To dispose of all the volunteer forces which
offered, to advantage. From hiI own observa-
tion he could attest the bra.ery. the prrscver-
ance and the skill of the citizen soldicry. Their
, power was felt in the battles of the Revolution
The President entertained the sentiment that
| preparation equal to prevention. A country
that can easily raise 5O0, 900 men is not very
likely Ia provoke aggression
Appropriate notice was given to the survivors