The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-12


session, being the first that had been seen by the
regiment since Saturday last. notification was
sent to President Buchanan that the regiment wish
ed to be reviewed by him, and he Immediately sent
verbal reply that he would be not only willing but
happy to review the Seventh, and would consider
himself honored by the visit. Arrangements were
accordingly made for the parade, and the following
order was issued
HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH RsGnNr,
WASHINGTON, July 8, 1858.
The regiment will parade this day for review by
his Excelency the President Of the United States in
full uniform, white pants, without knapsacks. Reg-
mental line will be formed in front OF the City Hall
at IL o'clock A. NJ. The companies will report to
the adjutant in front of the National Hotel at quar-
ter before eleven o'clock for equalization. This re-
giment will also parade this day in full uniform,
white trousers, without knapsacks, with side arms
only, for the purpse Of visiting Mount Vernon Re.
gimenta line will be formed in front of the National
Hotel at half two o'clock By order; o,,
LSBENAU, Adjutant.
The members of the Seventh we're thus released be-
tween breakfast time and the hour Of parade for the
purpose of visiting the interesting points in the CITY,
of which opportunity they availed themselves to the
fullest extent. Some explored the Capitol grounds
and buildings, rambling through the labyrinthian
passages of the new extensions, peering into the
Offices, occupying the members and speakers seats
in the House Of Representatives, admiring some
Of the paintings in the rotunda crticisng the fres
Goes and ornamentation Of the new buildings, climb
ing to the top of the cupoa, Ito the great strain of
their calves inspecting the massive construction Of
the new dome, and behaving altogether like good
republicans very much at home. few strolled into
the Patent, Treasury Interior, State and other de-
xolr.- NJ <h. Now
found their way to the Office of the Master of the
Rolls, w. ". E. REESE, an old New Yorker,
who politely exhibited the various objects of
interest in bis department. Among these were
the original draft of the Declaration Of
Independence, the engrossed copy of the
constitution, the papers found in the possession OF
Andre the proceedings of the court martial and his
touching letter praying that he might not die upon
gbbet; the minutes Of the constitutional conven-
ton and various other objects Of intense interest to
the scholar and patriot, or historian Not few
called upon Gen. Glass; and found him as pleasant
and sociabe he has the universal credit Of being
rendered, probably, additionally interesting from the
favorable termination of the great British outrage
question. Gen. Cass looked hale and hearty enough
to give many more rebufs to British aggressions.
The uniforms of the Seventh could be distinguished
In all parts of the city, On foot in carriages they
were determined to make the most of their few
hours leisure; and they did so most efectualy. To
be sure they not very partial to the swarms of
es or the clouds Of dust or the long walks which it
required to get from point Of interest to another;
but by dint of perseverance and mint juleps they
did great deal of exploration in very short time
In the midst of the general enjoyment, general
sadness prevailed when it was announced that the
body of member of the National Guard had been
found floating in the river at Richmond; then an
other despatch was received stating that the name
of the member was Laurens Hamilton Of the Sixth
company; and another stating That the remains
would be taken TO New York for interment, escorted
by Richmond company. Mr.. Hamilton had been
missed after leaving Richmond, but it was supposed
that in the hurry he had been left behind. He had
been brought on board sick, but had 80 far reco-
vered as To be able TO walk about. He may have be
come deranged and walked overheard, or been
pushed of in the hustle. He was q grandson Of
Alexander Hamilton, one of the signers Of the De-
claration of Independence, second cousin Of Hon
John Cochrane and great favorite In his coui-
pany He was graduate Of Columbia College.
THE ExvrKw RY THE PRESIDENT AND CABINET.
The announcement that the rcgimental line would
concourse d spectators at that point, to witness the
formation Of the lne-a novel spectacle for the cti
zens Of Washington In spite OF tho broiling sun,
the City Hall steps, the sidewalks, and surrounding
buildings were crowded with spectators, while the
avenues thther swarmed with the citizens eager TO
| obtain view of the visiters. As the companies
marched to the ground frem their various quarters
| they were universally admired. Though the Wash.
ington military did not parade, owing TO the fatigue
Of the previous day and the uncertainty Of the
arrival Of the guests, they were represented by the
| captains of the different companies, and Colonel
| Hickey, Lieutenant Colonel Bacon, Major Peck and
other regimental officers. The line formed,
and after few exercises OF the manual which drew
applause from the usually quiet washingtonians,
the line of march was taken up for the Presidents
mansion, via Pennsylvania avenue.
The crowd was dense, and in some cases inter
fered with the movements Of the regiment; but as
the curiosity was complimentary, and the Washing
ton police could not be expected to have much ex
perence in such matters, the Inconvenience had TO
borne patiently. IL being midday, the heat was
| almost insuferablc, and when the men arrived in
front Of the Presidents mansion they seemed ready
10 drop. The absence Of any police arrangements
rendered IL necessary TO mount guard from their
own number, however unpleasant might be the
duty. The line was soon prepared for review, and
after the Washington officers had taken position in
front, on the sidewalk, q general stir announced
that the President was coming and soon he was seen
heading the Cabinet and invited guests Of distnc-
ton with stately step, making his way 10 the point
fronting the centre Of the line assigned him for the
review. He was the picture of q democratic
President, and was attired in a pair Of thin
| light blue pants, white vest, black frock coat,
light cravat, and black beaver hat. Az be took up
dis position, the order TO present arms given
and the President was received with the honors due
ne position, being three rolls Of the drums and aou
FISHES Of trumpets the Colonel and other officers
sallting. The regiment was then arrayed "to the
rear open order" and the President passed down
and up the line on tour Of inspection, accompanied