The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-10


found that the Quaermaser hsd provided quarters for
the resment at the National Hotel.
Az the two boats parted thoee the Coyer thor
CONF anions the Mount Vernon round after round OF
hearty cheers after which tho Of the passage
were resumed With general satisfaction ct OF
boat arrived ut Washington about half past eleven, and
the by Twelve o'clock comfortably quartered.
view by the President should take place Friday
ing, The visit TO Mount Vernon IN the aernaou, ana that
the regiment should return TO New York by railroad,
reaching there on Saturday night
PREPARATIONS FOR THE RECEPTION AT
WASHINGTON.
From the Washington Union, July 81
The city in fever Of excitement all day yesterday
in anticipation OF the arrival Of the popular Seventh reg
BREAKFAST and we feel confident that half the city hsd
prepared Themselves for military display far superior to
any thing witnessed m the metropolitan city.
At early hour the District regiment Of volunteers
under the command OF Colonel Hickey and his staff
marched to the Asenathe point at which the reception
regiment il vsregassa uniforms, far exceeding them ~
numbers and possessed OF energy and
under all tho untoward circumstances by which they
would receive from them, st least enthusiastic recep
ton. But, aasl Ut the Arsenal gate they discovered
a ana an the
crumblDg Pententary building, for the gate was
closed 70 them, and the sentinel on duty somewhat
which we cannot possibly give, his orders were 70 admit
none but the Volunteers. But there was remedy which
singular aress and broken Columns ali over the
grounds We had passed the point OF difficulty
We found, on inquiry that this consisted simply IN
scramble over portion OF the brick wall, feat which
easily accomplished, since they unencumbered
with that essential part Of the equipment or effective sol
,rs one and unon the whole ws sue nv sssc. a. The
promenade concerts at the Capitol grounds.
The military remained under arms but few moments
after entering the cool shade Of the Arsenal grounds Col
hickey having considerably given orders for them TO
break ranks. Groups OF officers and men were mued
amusing gossip, interrupted occasionally by an anxious
gaze far down the Potomac.
We ascertsined, upon inquiry that the Light Infantry,
men, the Highlander, Captain Watt, twelve men; the
Union Guards, Lieutenant Donnely In command, twenty
men; the Montgomery Guards, lieutenant Keleher In
Guard, Lieutenant Teel in commend, sixteen men, the
German Yeagers, Lieutenant Netezs In command twenty
two men; . detachment Of United states Marines, In
command Of Sergeant Major Robinson and Lieutenant Will
son. numbering forty three men, and the superb Marine
Colonel Hickey Lieutenant Colonel Bacon Maor Peck Ad
utant Henry N. ODER and others corps OF ordnance
were also in attendance, and the battery used By Colonel
Duncan in the Mexican was placed the river bank
ready for the firing OF the salute.
This was certainly not a very formidable array but
what lacked In numbers IL made up in public spirit II
source OF no little annoya not only 10 the ofoers
but the men, that SO small portion OF the regiment mad
responded to The call Of Coloel Hickey.
Az time on, and the hour for dinner approached
the general disappointment found vent words and macy
sturdy fellow who had started out strong enlur aGce,
ACKNOWLEDGED
reueie beat, the were formed in line, and refresh
mens were served up TO them. This consisted OF two
bEcus, piece Of cheese, Scotch herring, and gsss
0f water 70 each man. TO the comfortable Diners in
Washington this bill Of fare doubt will appear nsig
pihcans, but must remind them thai they far
from home military duty ana had put up with what
could be got for them AS for ourse we gratefully par
took Of a"horse cake" and glass Of lagcr."
After the arrival Of the mail boat from Acqua creek,
every body cis certain that definite information be
obtained, and In moment hundred runners aloaL
Al last the reree again summoned the urea 10 their
81 tvn. suAs hg roA
diers marched TO their homes We then learned That
Quarermsster Winchester, Of the New York regimenl,
could moi possibiy arrive peior. late hour 70 u.sbt
s said that the Eicsson s aground al Kettle Bottom.
The Collyer already tn her, and we understand that
ment vii be brought 70 the city in these Steamers and
when they arrive will be quietly conducted 70 toe quar-
GERS Of the District regiment viii call upon them ths
morning At nine O'Clock
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT IN WASHINGTON.
RBvIkw BY THE PRESIDENT AND CABIsEr-vIsrr TO
MOUNT vEKHON, BTC.
WASHINGTON, July o, 1883.
The Seventh regiment arrived this morning The Erica
still aground Kettle Bottom snoa eighty miles
below here; hard bottom, and all efforts to get her of
have boon unavsllng. Tho companies quartored at
Browns, the National and United States Hotel
The President reviewed the Seventh regiment in front
Of the White House ~ 70 day Every member Of the
Csbnet General Jesup in full uniform, General Ward
Burnett and Senator Bgler were with him. large con-
Of people present. and there universal
expression Of admiration At tho appearance and
manoeuvres OF such fine and well ciplned body OF
citizen soldery.
they subsequently received by the President and
Cabinet In the Eng, of the Executive mansion where
they spent half hour 10 introduction and Conversation
The regiment Afterwards visited Mount Vernon
The Seventh regiment viii leave here 81 five O'Clock on
Saturday morning by railroad, and viii arrive in New
York about ak O'Clock on the Same evening
THE LOSS OF YOUNG LAURENs HAMILTON.
WASHINGTON, July 9, 1865
A despatch from Richmond says that the body OF
soldier OF the Guard found the river this morning.
the city. The only person mssing is Taurcus Ham
ton Of the sixth company, and grandson Of General Ask
snder Hamilton who supposed fell, unpotoed, from
the steamer Glen Cove. Mr. Hamiton's boiy was tafcn
charge Of by the Richmond regiment and will be for
wndod to New York by the steamship Roanoke, sailing
this afternoon.
RICHMOND, Va, July Q, 1855
The remains o surens Hamilton were deposited the
Capitol TN three O'Clock this afternoon when they
escorted TO the Roanoke by the regiment belong
ing this city. guard Of honor consisting OF from
each company forming the regiment, chosen to attend
the remains 10 New York.
THE RETURN OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT
THE SEVENTH REGmKNr, NATIONAL GUARD, TO
m RxCKrvKD BY THE sEvsNry-FIRsr REGIMENT,
AMERICAN GUARD.
The Seventh regiment will arrive in this city from
Washington by the Camden and Amboy Railroad ct half
past six O'Clock this Saturday. evening, and land pier
No. North river
The Seventy nrst and the members Of the seventh re-
naming in the city viii parade TO receive them this after
at Eve O'Clock. The turn out will, no doubt be
large, and the reception enthusiastic.
AnRrcAS GuARp-sxvBNry-FrRsr REGIMENT NEW
YORK STATE MILITIA.
pEorsESrAL ORDER, NO. s.
HEADQUARTERS, NEW YoRK, July 8, 1858.
The members Of this regiment hereby ordered 10
assemble at Tho mcry on Saturday afternoon, July 10,
at FIVE O'Clock, In full uniform, white trousers, for
parade 10 receive the Seventh regiment National Guard
on their return from Richmond, Virginia
The line will be formed II Eve O'Clock The band and
field music will report 10 the Adjuant, at the srmory,
nve O'Clock.
The field and STAFF viii report to the Colonel dis
mounted.