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

general amazement was evinced, which in nume-
rous instances the writer manifested itself by
muttered ordinations between the set teeth, often
profane, but always expressive. Much amusement
was created, as at the order to fright about face
march, the whole line scattered the crowd between
them and the fence, and pressed many close 10 the
ratings until the moment of the order to "halt" IL
was generally considered but fair balance to them
commodous arrangements for the review, or the alb
of any arrangements, on account OF which the
most ragged republicans focked in large numbers to
the vicinity of the President and other distinguished
guests At the conclusion OF the review the men
stacked their arms, and, accompanied by their oil
GERS marched into the celebrated East room OF the
White House, where President Buchanan had ex
pressed his willingness to receive them. The Off
GERS commissioned and non.commissoned were first
introduced by name by Colonel Duryee, after which
the men passed up in file, each shaking hands with
the President without introduction. The President
made no special remark, but his cordial grasp and
pleasant countenance denoted the qualification
which he felt at meeting the members of the
Seventh whose excellent appearance and drill be
had repeatedly praised to their officers He, how
ever did make one general remark Of note when the
first privates came up. He said, Gentlemen, am
glad to see you was nothing bat one of the rank
and file myself when was in the service"
On being introduced to the acting chaplain Of the
regiment Mr.. Weston, the President said: 81 did not
think there was any necessity for chaplain to keep
order in this regiment" After all had been received
the President spent some moments in social CONVEX
saton with the officers, and soon retired on the plea
of ill health. After taking superficial view of the
White House. the guests left and the regiment soon
formed and marched to their quarters for supper.
VISIT TO THE TOMB OF WASHINGTON.
Mr. Richard walIach of the Washington and Alex.
andria Steamship Company, kindly rendered to the
regiment the use of two boats the Thomas Collyer
and Mount Vernon, to convey the regiment to Mount
Vernon, which was gratefully accepted.
Colonel Duryee having become slightly Ill, by hard
duty the command on this occasion devolved upon
Lieutenan. Colonel Marshall Le6erts, who ordered
the men to be ready to parade in full uniform,
with side arms only, for the occasion. The
fatigue had been 80 great, and the weather was 80
extremely warm, that numbers of the Guard were
unable to walk in the ranks, but went in fatigue
dress In conveyances to the boats. The Mount Yer
non, Captain Reynolds, left Washington at quarter
to six p. NJ and the Thomas Collyer left Alexandria
shortly after her. The late hour of starting was a
matter of general regret but the delays were con-
sidered unavoidable and it was calculated that the
visit would be over by daylight. The distance is
about twenty miles, and in little over an hour and
q half the company was landed on the wharf at
Mount vernon-the smaller steamer, on account of
the shoal water being obliged to take of the pas
sengers Of the other.
DESCRIPTION OF MOUNT VERNON.
Mount Vernon Is situated on the southern bank
of the Potomac, about twenty miles below Washing
ton, nearly opposite Fort Washington, an old FORTH
cation which was blown up during the war Of 1872
on the approach Of the British feet.
The casual observer would hardly notice the spo
In passing on the river, as the luxuriant foliage AND
thick forest trees nearly obscured the house from
vision. The boat lands at Q dapidated wharf, jut
ting about thirty feet into the stream, and seeming
rcsdy TO fall at every step when crowded. Their
are two paths leading 10 the tomb. The older on
is much washed away by the rains and is not TIN
most direct route, being none in the path to thu
house. The other Is plank walk Of wooden boards
looeened by age and frequent use, leading directly
from the landing up the hill to the tomb, through
thick foliage and alongside a little ravine. Tn,
tomb Is on little hill facing the river, and but about
a hundred yards from the bank, the same ridge
extending some distance either way. On the left Of
the walk, as you approach the tomb, stands small
wooden building, which you are Informed is for the
use Of the daguerreotypist who alone is allowed 70
take pictures here's further up, on each side Of the
tomb, are marble shafts erected TO other members a
the Washington family, whose remains are likewise
deposited in the vault. The immediate locality o.
the tomb presents q much neglected appearance
the grass and foliage being much damaged by the
many vsiters. The tomb itsef Is on the side Of The
hill built Of plain brick, about fifteen feet high By
twenty wide. The marble sarcophagus which con
tains the remains Of Washington can be plainly
seen through the large doublebared iron gates, ant
at it's side that Of his wife. The ceilings and wall
of the interior are soiled by the water soaking
through and the plastering Is falling of 10 many
places. The dust covers the sarcophagus, so thai
the inscription on the sarcophagus can hardly b.
read, and the following inscription over the doors L
all that would denote TO the casual observer the 10
cation of the tomb Of the Father Of his Country
q
Within tAls enclosure
Rest the remains
GrxrRaL Gropex WASHINGTON
.
stone panel over the door bears the following
inscription
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