The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-09
THE SEVENTH REGIMENTS EXCURSION.
TIE NATIONAL GUARD IN RICHMOND.

TIE SEVENTH REGIMENTS EXCURSION.
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THE NATIONAL GUARD IN RICHMOND.
erYrIn MoyKxENrs AND pEPARrUKB-sALUrARY
HsFYCr OF TIN VISIT OF TaIs GALLANT fEdr
MssT 70 OUR cIry-OUR vIRGIfIA voLUSTAsss -
sugIa ADMIRATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD,
ErC, ETC. n ,,,v 1875
Ina contrast which city presents to day Ia IL dull
HOMOGENEOUS sspest to yesterday and the day before
when sn was animation and joy, IL extremely marked
To-day in txutA does wear the aspect Of mourning
though not aecked in It's hAomsnts as upon Monday.
aen theYs was the superficial symbol OF thai cond
tioutbsrs being nothing In the more nsel cerem 'na
Of Monrocs otseques ceget but in the sudden
transition from the gay and enchanting scenes and joyous
inspiration the past two days to the prevailing dulness
Of to-day there Ia influence thst tends usseriany 70
beset sorrc and melancholy. AL this ID the result OF
tina pleasing associations and incidents winch marked the
stay Of the National Guard among u.s. and the agreeable
rseoectors Of these events which serve by confAs 70
reader the prevailing mopotony almost urenduraole.
Many apy apply the term mourning" 10 the feelings
Ct cur people since the departure OF tho National Guard,
Cor their regrets actually assume that character.
Never in my life have ! Witnessed 20 warm
end sincere an attachment ~ that which seemed
70 animate our citizens with reference to that
gallant corps It was precisely such would be sup
md a was such circumstance, their feel
inss Of sorrow 1t separation in the ratio A
soldiers they were admired beyond conception gentle
men, they aded the esteem and respec: Of every
enc; While In their social intercourse they rendered the
selves objects Of and esteem 30 intense was the
adm,ras0n Of them that during yesterday they were
ssueht carried squads by many Of our CITIZENS
10 their residences tns they might there in An
pesa. be honored by substantial evden;ss Of %
TEEN and sdmirstiou When they went into stores "
any articles ne;esssry for immediate use pay
refused and many Of them were heard 10 re-
mari that though tvo days 10 R.chmond they we're
sbls 10 spend rs much 90 ten cent piece the
fAcs that wnen Monday nignt, few members OF toe
regiment went 70 battle the river they were followed
b. q group Of ctzens with view 70 preserve them
from ecdsut Ia short intense we're the feelings Of
attachment gratitude which their sentlemany deport
ment patriotic service produ sed that every czsn Of
Richmond would readily risksd his life In their be-
half.
EIchapge Hotel Ballard House John p. Ballard, Esq
entertained them in Of the spacious rooms OF that
establishment 70 farewell driok. rne scene vas
pleasing one The interchange OF kindly feeling between
The members Of gallant Seventh and many Of our
leading citizsps no present, beokened warmth
which i, were eli toas citizens of both sections would
more frequently cultivate. No event OF political cha
racter NO lntsrcourse even Of commercial nature,
however nusts could have ,awn tosetaer IN sacn hap
by union these members Of the Two sections or OF
New York add Virginia or could tend 70 much ;, produce
results the future will the associaons aud
Of the past two days between your czsns
and 50 strong was the desire on the part VI the
many Of them suspended business even yesterday TO
have ieeble opportunity OF dong co.
sors naE ess Of me p.chaoes HS.s AMI ar gvps
cheers for Mr. Ballard, tbs proprietor AMI SD ,rt
speech from Mr.. they repaired 70 Capitol square,
and then formed into line In front OF the CIV
ernor's mansion. The frat regimen. OF Vrg MA Volun
teers Of tn city were on the ground 70 escort them,
forming line Of Convenient distance from the National
Guard 70 prevent large crowd presea from afrng
ing on their px ade ground The Goard having formed
double me- me ~. sao so
Cochfaue aod other members Of The Essor. omnissse
from New York; passed in review In ron, o. esch line Of
Tho Double hle the beautiful band which accompanied
tho regiment meanwhile playing the "5Ar Soa'gied
Banner" they then took trsr stand imuedistey Ia
ScS Of Z, .sos nsy 70 ss the grsses delight
Many present Witnessed similar displays by Engsh
txOeIs in T. rsIk, ,oDdon and else here as.a.y
me rroupdicg OF the heated OF itself perfection
rnl that wood have done honor 70 sny military corps
Of spy sscn ssztn Inc sound wAs almost UNFIT
was ike the grounding CT q single nusket- rnis
movement Invariably followed by the capping OF
hAnos and loud cheers from the immense multitude al
A the close Of the drill Colone Ddryea cssi for nine
cheers FOR vDgias, which the gallant Fellows gave wth
grsisude and appreciation d the reception which they
met with Ia Virginia
marks.
A: half PAST seven O'Clock the regiment took up the
linz q maych for boat the wharf a. Ro5ksu pre-
csoed BY our volunteer regiment On hsr way through
Main they warmly cheered oy toe innen,e
crowds that lined the street on both SIDES United 5s<e
nses were hosted at different ponis along the lima Of
upon their entering on Monday; aud rockets
we're up quick succeson, osmag an Arcn Of vivid
hr- neir heads. In short they Sese met 81 every
pop. along the with every mark OF appreciation,
every token gratitude that the citzsns could confSr
Cover Sssr,msa sy sSo Gss osaos 70 ko snsm co%
the Ericsson 10 this city and back and about ton O'Clock
p n soOk Their nrsl fre~eD Of their essr. civil sai
military, whereupon the sesner moved or amid the
roaring OF cannon from the Richmond artillery.
II we're WE'LL indeed that such visits such ntsrchsngss
reps Ok both sections Of The Union. me sslu'sy in
Of The nsppy Intercourse of the past two days
- Nc. es ous ys 81 1ss ~. y.s vbb
eu be forgotten by either those who male or
thoss Who have been honored oy With the people OF
virsina memories VI the Fourth Of July w
be enhsuced by reason OF the Joyous add psas
Ing atoms OF tho anniversary just celeoraiet aud
vuriSa mind grateful rccoectsous Of the events which
have jnst cossd Happy, indeed, that 10 SO; aod s.l
happier for the country would ID be these sentiments
our Virss.a volunteers sccmed entrancei In admira
tn II grand spectacle Which they had the good for
t,oua Goaro II " PROBABLE they viii ally benen
BY THU little experience, aad seek, approximately al
Able more steam 70 cseS no Who Knows Sut that sy
may do so' Hurry up, boys
[Trom the Washington Union, July 81
Arrangements have been made by committee Of our
ciszns Tor meeting the regiment Mount Yer
srsmsr viii ssve he wharf, :. the foot Of SKIN street
Tor purpose ct O'Clock this morning Upon
lhet arrival here they viii be received with military no
nors By the military the Dntrit and oondu tod - the
quarters prepared for hcm After brief rest there
win be dress parade and II Ia expected tsai the Presi
Dent OF Cni'ei states viii review tna ninety drilled
company We give psce 70 the folio wng letter from
n tho waters, which has just been handed 70 m-
srxAxrR NouSr vKRSoS, July 7, 1858.
Among the guests who accompanied the remains OF |
president nouroe that BY the Mount Vernon " day,
md win remain Il the National during their stay We |
have the Hon John Cocnrape the orator OF the day Me-
L fl1uwo
ny, Tourney, Iynes and Owens; Councilman = Messrs
Cornell, Bokord, Van ryne Bance ADD Frazer; Mr. Cal
aoY mt n a-o and NJ Wtisoo