The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-13
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF NORTH POINT,
MILITARY pARADEs IN THE CITY.
Reunion of the Old Defenders at Green
Springs.


more generally celebrated by our volunteer sol
diery and citizens, than it was yesterday. The
weather delightful, the sun shining out bright
ly, and fine breeze prevailed At sunrise salute
was fired by the Eagle Artillery, Capt. Farlow,
and salute of Is guns was fired by the Law Greys
in honor of the Worth Infantry. The streets pre-
sented an animated appearance early in the morn
ing; the soldiers fastening, with their gay uni
forms and glittering bayonets, to their armories,
and thousands of persons occupied prominent posi-
tions on Baltimore, Gay, Holiday, and Calvert
streets, waiting with apparent eagerness, the hour
for the appearance of the military in lines.
At the time the Division took up the line of
march, on Baltimore street, from Gay to Calvert,
the doors, windows and balconies of buildings were
crowded with men, women and children. Flags
displayed from the offices of the sam Anaeri-
can, Clipper, Patriot, and Exchange newpapers, as
also from all of the principal hotels, public build
ngs, and the shipping in port. The Observatory
on Federal Hill. presented a handsome appear
ance, the flags of great variety of nations
being displayed, above all of which waved the
glorious stars and stripes. All classes seemed to
lin in the celebration of the dav and the best feel
ing prevailed.
ARRIVAL OF THE WORTH INFANTRY.
The Worth Infantry of York, Pa, arrived here
| by the Northern Central Railway at o'clock A.
in honor OF the vist, by detachment of the indie
pendent Crews stationed on emnence near by.
The Worth Infantry were the especial guests of
the Lafayette Guards, which company under COM
mand of Lieut.; R. e. King, proceeded at an early
hour to the Calvert Station await the arrival of
| their brother soldiers from York.
few minutes after seven O'Clock the booming
of cannon announced that the train from York
was approaching the depot, when general desire
was manifested by the crowd collected about the
Depot, to get sight of the strangers In very
short time their wish gratfed, las the cars came
slowly and safely into the Depot building having
made the run from York, without the slightest de-
tention accident. ..........-.
At the time of the arrival of the York company
| at the Depot the association of Old Defenders
were about embarking for Green Springs, and as
they passed to the train, were properly saluted by
| the Worth Infantry.
The Fifth Regiment of Infantry, Col. Augustus
P. Shut, who escorted the Old Defenders to the
depot, having in charge, also, the United Guards
of Frederick, reached the station at the time of the
arrival of the Worth Infantry, when it deter
mined by the command to join with the Lafayette
Guards and escort them to their quarters
The line was then formed as follows: Fifth Regi-
ment, Col Augustus F. Shut; Lieut.. Col. Hiram Fox
Independent Blues Band, Capt. Holland. Freder-
ick Cornet Band, Capt. Schroeder. The Law Greys;
the United Guards, of Frederick City; Shields
Guards; Jackson Guards; Band of the Worth Iu-
fantry, Capt Henry Phibby. LAFAYETTE Guards,
with Adjutant B. r. Keene, of the Fifty
the Independent Greys, followed by the Worth In
fantry from York.
The escort moved up Calvert street to Monument
Square to the Gimor House. the headquarters of
the ork company, whence the escort proceeded to
Gay street. to prepare for the regular parade of the
dav, and the Worth Infantry were welcomed to the
Gilmor House by Adjutant Henry S. Stone.
After the strangers had reported themselves the
order given to fall in and march to the break
fast room, which was done with great precision.
The breakfast of the most bountiul descrip-
tion, and served in admirable style.
The Worth Infantry, of York, are a soldierlv
looking body Of men, and in their military ev0lu-
tious and marching show high state of discipline
and drill The corps is uniformed, in light blue
pants dark blue coats, white shoulder belts and
black silk hats, with white plumes They number
bered forty-two rank and file. The following are
the names of the officers Thomas z. Ziegle Cap
tain Ist Lieut.. Daniel A. Stellenger; 2nd. Lieut.
John Havs; 3d. Lieut.. Solomon Myers; Quarter
Master. A. II. Glatz: Asst. Quarter Master, o. d.
klinefelter; Ensign, Henry Brant; Surgeon s. J.
Rouse They are accompanied by the Worth
Brass Band, consisting of eighteen performers led
by Capt H. Phibby, who during the day produced
some elegant music
After breakfast the York Company were marched
into the line of the SD Regiment, and by that Re-
gmrnt escorted into the Division
They participated in the Division parade, and
during the morning partook of the hospitaties of
the Baltimore CITY Guard and the Law Crews, at
their respective armories.
House.
At three o'clock they were waited on by tho Ia
fayette Guards and escorted to their armorv where
bountiful collation. had been prepared for them
under the direction Of Mrs. Kennedy.
After surrounding the tables, the strangers were
welcomed to the city in the name of the Lafayette
Guards, by Major WIN. II. Hayward. in a neat and
appropriate speech, abounding in national and
patriotic sentiment. Three cheers and tiger
Capt. Zegle, in behalf of the Worth Infantry
returned thanks to the citizen soldiers of Baltimore
for their kind reception, and their generous and
liberal hospitality He assured them that it would
not be forgotten, and that all the Worth Infantry
desired, was to have an opportunity now and then
to return their kindness in the same spirit He
hoped that in the future they would spend as many
happy hours as they had done in the past
Three cheers and III ger were then given in honor
of Capt Ziegle.
Capt. Ziegla then introduced to the company
Grafton Duva al old Defender of Baltimore re
siding in the Borough of York. Mr.. Duvall was
received with three cheers, and three cheers and
tiger given for the old Defenders residing in
York and Baltimore.
After spending an hour or two quite merrily, the
strangers under escort of the Lafayette Guards,
proceeded on invitation to Turner Hall on Pratt
street, where they reGaled themselves for some time
After breakfast at the Gilmor House, the Worth
Infantry will BE- taken in charge by the Indepen-
dent Greys. They will visit the Penientary, Jail,
Fort McHenrv and other places of interest about
at the armory of the Greys. AT s o'clock they
will leave for home. The officers and men express
themselves highly gratifed with the hospitaIities
extended them by their brother soldiers Of Balti-
more.
ARRIVAL OF THE UNITED GUARDS.
Ithaving been announced that the United Guards,
Capt Sim, of Frederick city, would arrive in an
early train, large crowd assembled at the Camden
station Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, to give them
welcome. The company arrived in the o'clock,
A. NJ, train, and were escorted to the National
Hotel, Camden street, by several commissioned
officers from the Law Greys, where they partook of
excellent breakfast prepared by the proprietor,
Mr.. Bartholow. The company presented very
handsome appearance, the dress being black jacket
trimmed with red, black pants with golden stripe,
and black cap with the letters "U. G.' and the
American eagle on the font, together with an at
tractive red-and-white plume. The officers are
Capt. John T. Sim; lst Lieut. H. B. Schley; I'd
Lieut.. II. Hooper; and Sd Lieut. William Brad.
shaw-and turned out this occasion ffty-six
members. The United Guards accompanied
by Hubbard's cornet band, Capt. A. Schroeder, ff-
teen members.
With the band, acting as drummer, the reporter
noticed an aged and venerable looking man, who
on inquiring he found to be Mr.. Geo. Low, seventy
years Of age; who was drummer at North Point in
1874, The old is blind but as a drum
mer is said still to have few equals in the state.
He seemed to enter fully into the spirit of the oc-
casion. and related with much feeling various Incl
dents of the war. Every attention is paid him by
the Frederick company, who regard him as pre-
cious relict of by gone days.
At six O'Clock the Law Greys under the com
mand of Capt. ThOs. Bowers, proceeded to the Ma
tional Hotel and escorted the Frederick visitors to
to HOLIDAY street square, where they Joined in the
escort of the Old Defenders to the Calvert station.
On their return, they marched far as Cav street
where the companieI were dismissed and the Uni
ted Guards accompanied the Law Crews to their
armory corner Baltimore and South streets
where they stacked arms to await the parade at
nine O'Clock
After the parade, all of the Field and Staff off
GERS of the Division, visited Major General George
II. Steuart at Harlaem his residence on Franklin
street extended. General Steuart we are sorry to
learn, was too unwell to appear on parade.
THE OLD DEFENDERS AT GREEN SPRINGS.
Yesterday morning he Association of the De-
Tenders of Baltimore met at the old City Hall. at
halEpast six o'clock, for the purpose of going in
body to Green Springs, on the Western MARYLAND
Railway, to spend the day. Col. A. p Shut had
rendered the Fifth Regiment as their escort from
the City Hall to the Calvert Station but one of the
companies of the regiment (Law Greys) was com
PEELED to be at the Camden Street Station for the
puT pose ofreceving the United Guard Of Frederick
and being detained there longer than was expected
the regiment unable to form, and the Asncia,
ton of Defenders, took up the line of march from
the City Hall, under the command of Gen Milten-
berger, assisted by J. p. Jams and Thos Williams
They proceeded up Holiday street towards Bati-
more, and came to halt when they reached Fav-
cite street. 1t was here announced that a number
of Old Defenders, residents in Frederick city and
vicinity, had arrived and wouId participate in the
celebration of the day. They were received
by the Baltimoreans and took their position
in front The Law Greys had returned from
the depot accompanied bv the United Guard of
Frederick, and the Fifth Regiment formed in line
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