Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-11-24
Visit of the Whitehouse Musketeers.

The Whitehouse Musketeers" of New
York city, notice of whose intended visit to
Freehold we gave in our last issue, arrived by
the afternoon line yesterday, under command
of Capt WIN. II. B1ssElL. and headed by
Shelton's Brass Band. After a short parade
in Main street. they were escorted to the
American House." where refreshments were
provided. In the evening. they held their
annual Hop" at Citizens Hail.
This morning the company formed at an
early hour, and paraded through the principal
streets of our town, escorted by the Mon
mouth Blues" After the parade, they marched
to the Fair Grounds of the Monmouth County
Agricultural Society," for the purpose of shoot
ing at target. At the conclusion of this ex
ercse, they returned to their headquarters.
At one O'Clock, sumptnous dinner was
provided by the proprietors, Stillwell & Nc
Nulty, in their usual style, which was parta-
ken of by the "Musketeers," Monmouth
Blues" and a goodly number of citizens.
After the cloth was removed, Capt BIssELL
arose, and offered as a toast-"The Citizens Of
Freehold" This was responded to by A. c.
MCLEAN, Esq, in very neat and appropriate
manner Mr.. NJ, in the course of his remarks,
said, he hoped thereception given the "Mus-
keteers" by our citizens, was such as insured
them hearty welcomed anything had &C.
CURED to give contrary opinion, it must be
attributed to an error of the head not Of the
heart-fcr, said he, our Hotels and our pri-
vate residences, are always open to the citizen
soldiery of any of cur States, and particularly
to those of our sister State, New York Be-
fore resuming his seat Mr.. Mclean proposed
The Ladies accompanying the officers and
soldiers of the 'Whitehouse Musketeers. y"
Mr.. EDWIN A. SrUDwELL, of New York, re.
sponded to this toast in happy manner. Ad-
dressing the "Muskeeters, he dded:--"It is
not with regret that am here to-day-but it
is with regret that l am here to represent
yours, as we'll as my worthy employer, Mr.. j.
o. WHIrEHoUsE, man commencing business
in moderate circumstances. and who with a
principle that "honesty is better than dishon-
esty, even if we view it only as matter of
economy for a basis, has arisen to one Of the
leading merchants of New York Through
his energy and perseverance, he now stands at
the head of the manufacturers of Shoes, out
of the New England States--manufacturing
some 100000 pairs per annum.
well may you be proud to enlist under
bis banner as a musketeer, and also feel high
ly honored by his willing countenance of, and
liberal purse in favoring this enterprise. Had
his health permitted, he would have been here
to join you in these festivities, and speak for
himself.
The harmony which now exists between
employer and employee, am rejoiced to see
Nourish that good feeling, and strive to keep
it fresh. Continue just as you bave begun
remembering that it is not only your interest,
but the interest of both
Il now propose for the next toast-"The
Monmouth Blues"
This was appropriately responded to, and
many other toasts were offered, which we are
compelled, for want of space, to omit Every
thing passed off as nicely as could be wished
At halfpast two, the company fell into line,
and proceeded to the Depot to take the three
o'clock train. A large number of our citizens
including a goodly representation of ladies'
had assembled to bid them farewell At the
sound of the whistle the train left the depot
amid cheers from the military, and music by
the band
The Monmouth Blues" accompanied the
" Musketeers,' as far as the Battle Ground
After bidding their New York friends adieu,
they proceeded by invitation from Maj CHAs
HERBERT, to the residence of JACOB HERBERT,
Esq where they partook of refreshments
The appearance of the Musketeers was fine
and soldier-like in every particular, reflect
ing much credit upon the officers During their
visit nothing occurred to mar the pleasure of the
occasion. They conducted themselves with
out exception in very decorous manner,
leaving upon the minds of all our citizens the
indelible impression that they were gentlemen,
and an honor to the establishment they rep
resent. Too much cannot be said of the Band,
which was truly an excellent one, as may be
inferred from the name.
We are sorry that time and the brief space
allotted us will not permit of such notice
as we should like to give Before closing our
article we must add, that among their number
we have formed many pleasant acquaintance,
as have also our citizens, with whom we
unite in saying--CaU Again.
re-. We have to record SAYS the Trentnn