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

morning, at two o'clock, and were enthusiastically
received by the Seventy first and Seventh regt-
ments, the City Guard and upwards of five thousand
citizens, who had patiently awaited the arrival of
the boat for nearly seven hours. Owing TO deten,
ton of the train between Baltimore and Washington
the regiment was prevented from reaching this city
at the appontee time seven o'clock, and much dis
appointment was felt at the unforeseen delay At
two o'clock the steamer Transport, of Amboy,
steamed up to Pier l the Seventh quickly disem-
barked, and were received by the assembled multi
tude with loud and continued cheering
THE PARADE OF THE MILITARY.
The military paraded in large numbers. The Sew
entyrst regiment (Which was specially appointed to
escort the SEVENTH Col vosburgh assembled at the
amory Centre street. at five o'clock, and marched
to Bond street, where the regiment formed They
mustered two hundred and seventyfve mus
kets, and appeared in full uniform, with white
pants. The National Guard battalion, composed of
members of the Seventh WHO had remained in the
the city, and numbering over two hundred, formed
in Washington square at four O'Clock, where they
were shortly after Joined by company OF the o''y
Guard. numbering about fortyfve men, They then
marched down Broadway, and at Bond street formed
into line and proceeded to the Battery In the fol-
lowing ORDER
Troop of the National Guard.
Band of the Fifty-ffth regiment
City Guard.
National Guard escort, numbering two hundred
men in platoons--fourteen 'front.'
First Company-C Captain Denyke.
Second Company-Lieut. Harrison, ex.Lieut. Ching.
Third Company yermiyea, ex-Lieut. Quack-
enbush.
Fourth Company-Ex- Captain Loutrell, cxLieut.
McIlvalne.
The Seventy-frst regiment, Col. vosburgh, with
Dodworth's Band, marching in platoons.
The Commandant of the National Guard battalion
gave the City Guard, Capt. Haeck, the right Of the
escort
As the regiments proceeded down Broadway the
number of spectators increased, and the windows,
balconies sidewalks and every available location were
quickly filed by ladies and gentlemen. The different
regiments presented fine appearance and ELECTED
loud and frequent manifestations of applause as
they passed Upon fling into the Battery the line
countermarched, bringing the Seventyfrst regiment
on the right. The troop of the Nationol Guard took
up a position near Castle Garden; and for some
time the regiments stood at ease, the bands playing
enlivening airs. 1t was now about eight o'clock
and as the Amboy boat had arrived at seven
o'clock without any tidings Of the Seventh,
the spectators became impatient, and several
rumors of a contradictory character were
quickly circulated - that an accident had hap
pened on the line-that the Seventh would not
arrive until the following day-that they intended
taking the cars from Philadelphia and come by Jer
sey City. The number Of spectators had greatly in
creased, and the crowds cheered the regiments re-
peatedly. 1t was growing dark when Colonel vos-
burgh telegraphed to Bordentown to know IL the
Seventh had passed. and what route they had taken.
After a short delay he received despatch stating
that they would arrive at halfpast eleven by Jersey
City, and he Immediately ordered the military to
stack their guns and dismissed them for half an
hour The Battery presented martial appearance
at this time. Along the centre walk the arms were
stacked and knots of military men could be seen in
all directions The men OF the Seventy-frst and
Seventh regiments adjourned to the Washington Ho-
tel and neghboring restaurants. where they cordial
" fraternized for some time, and imbbed numerous
Kegs of lager and countless mint juleps, brandy
smashes &C., &c. There was also great demand
for edibles and sardines. Cold meats pies and cakes
quickly disposed Of as the appetites of the mi
litary gentlemen were somewhat sharpened by the
sea breeze. The news that the soldiers were en-
camped at the Battery" quickly spread, and every
moment added large numbers to the vast assembage,
among whom were hundreds OF itinerant dealers in
candies nuts segars, ice creams who seemed to have
deserted their old haunts around the Park and City
Hall. All sorts Of games enacted and the crowd
seemed TO enjoy themselves in all possible ways The
utmost good humor prevailed, and the police, as
sisted by special company under Captain Turn
bull that had accompanied the military, preserved
excellent order. The Washington Hotel was crowded
and the military continued to fraternize. Songs,
toasts and speeches were given among the privates
ad hb,fim, while Colonel Voshurgh, with the staff
and other officers, were anxiousy waiting in pri-
waite room.
Shortly before eleven o'clock the drums beat, and
the regiments got under arms In creditably short
time The spectators had wonderfully increased In
numbers and there could not have been less than
five thousand persons present. The Seventy-frst
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and marched down Broadway and Cortlandt street,
TO the Jersey ferry, where a large number OF people
were waiting their arrival. The regiments then
countermarched in Cortland street, the Seventh
regiment forming In line and the Seventy-irst on
Broadway. Cortlandt street and Broadway pre-
scented most animated appearance The different
hotels were crow ded by spectators and innumerable
rockets, roman candles and torpedoes were fired In
succession. Loud and enthusiastic cheers for the
regiment called for, and heartily responded to;
but a. yet no appearance OF the Seventh. Colonel
Vosburgh Capt Haileck, Lieutenant Haight, and
other officers, repaired TO the Jersey House, and
anxiousjy awaited the arrivals of the Jersey
City boats Numerous rockets were fired
from the jersey shore, which tended to give
hope: but a. boat after boat arrived with
no tidings Of the gallant Seventh many despaired
of meeting their comrades that night. Dispatches
were banded 10 the Colonies of both regiments, all
OF different character. until the bewildered com
manders discovered that some gentleman had provid
ed himself with number of blanks from the tele-
graph Office and amused himself by conveying the
electrical sparks Of his imagination to the expectart
regiments and filing up each blank in different
style. After nearly an hours suspense, Bngadier
General Hall, who was anxiously awaiting the arrival
Of the cars at the Jersey depot, arrived with des
patch stating that the Seventh would come by boat
from Amboy, and were not expected until after one
o'clock In vain did the Colonies endeavor 20 keep
the news a secret-it spread rapidly through the
ranks: and as the men were tired, fatigued and
weary. waiting under arms since five o'clock-the
thermometer up TO IS, this communication tended TO
fhrotx A SLIGHT damn the enthusiasm OF the
men. However, the cheers Of the assemblage for
the Seventh gave fresh vgor 10 the companies, and
they formed in line Immediately, not one man alb
sentinv himself The Merchants and other hotels
in Cortlandt street, were filed with the boarders,
who gave the regiment hearty reception and
amused them with some beautiful operate airs whilst
they waited.
After twelve o'clock the line was again formed,
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