The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-21
NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY. JULY 2l, 1860.

another novel fse Of the In the shape Of tue
errvs OF the Savannah Blues, the crack corps Of
tie my South
When II s remembered that the little State Of Georgia
lies even hundred miles away and that the gentlemen
now among In the g'itteriug form OF Of her
military organizations have sacrificed time, business.
mercantile and Industrial pursuits for the purpose OF
making q visit to New York, and all at their ovn
expense for other purpose than that of pleasure and
An interchange Of civites with our client
military, some idea may he had Of the magnitude OF the
undertaking and the pairs they have taken T. be thus
rewarded. When remember also that the present Is
the loi gest excursion ever planned aud executed b.
body of citizen seldiery south Of Dxous line
the only precedent being the Rcbmoni CIR who visit
cd the metre polls last year-addt,opa importance may
be given 10 he fact and additional credit 70 those who
have engaged In the undertaking.
The arrangements for the reception OF the Bues" were
al in charge the New 70 City Guard Captain Mans
field Lovel-who have recently been brought most IA
voraby before the public connection with endeavor
TO iraugurate system OF seacoast defence by the
volunteer militia Of the city-apd IL is needless TO say
they carried with that esyuTt du corps which Ia
characteristic OF this company whenever they have ocna
sion TO "speed the going welcome the coming
guest"
leaving Savannah Tuesday afternoon, In the steam
ship Florida, the Blues srrived here after pleasant
voyage yesterday afternoon about O'Clock At this
hour the committee Of arrangements behalf OF tha
City Guard, accom- panied by a number of gentlemen,
Members OF the press and others, proceeded In the
steamboat Satellite receive their gnssss from the Fori
ds and convey them to the city. The following the
Mares Of the committee: William Draper. Charles E.
Fornan n Stone, II. G. Jones, William Marchan, and
Alexander Henriqucs President Of the Company and mem
of shac In
men there Lieutenant Colonel Ferris, OF the Ninth
regiment, ex.Csptan Of the New York CITY Guard;
Captain Fosy OF the Jasper Irish Green's, or Savannah,
ard private the Rirea and number Of Southern gen.
ia men and soldiers without uniform
one OF no worth't Bands also On board, between
bch al the charm thunderirgs a six FOUNDER that
every aud then sent s echoes the water, a
lively rivalry wss kept up In making music If martial
character.
Arriving at the steamer, the Blues discovered
standing the promenade deck, drawn up in military
style. and evidently waiting Tor the depua'ion This,
however did prevent tn accustomed greetings and
cheer after cheer were exchanged between the two
parties.
A. soon as the two steamers came tovether the com
nttee accompanied by Lieutenant Coz MI Ferris. went
the csp'sn and officers the visiting corJe, after
which Lieutenant Colonel Ferris addressed them FOL
lows
CAprAN-wc have been depu,ed ny Captain Mansfield
Lovel. Of the New York City Guard IN behalf Of that
and of the citizens and merchants ofNew York
x'end Won a cord'a, greeting We the apant
Of that welcome which hone you reaize
when you reach the city, and in It trust
you win find a qualification that shall repay you
for the long visit upon which yOu have
harkcd. We intend to show that hospitality
In neither plant Of Southern growth Of Northern
growth. but belongs the Union The small politicians
of country, FIR the sake ~ making capital for marty
purposes. have repreaei ted that not what we
ought II be; but trust bcfrre you leave New York
you will find that soeak the tongue breathe the
air. have the crmn,on hopes and asprators
and that q are, IN a word. white men (ApDlsuse.)
To these remarks Cant. Ardernon. 81 the Rluee-who
by the way. In something of ora'orexpress'ng him
self with and simplicity, responded briefly az
folowf:-
GESnyxxS-In behalf Of the Republican Rues, return
ycu this ks Tor this kind and gratifying reception We
CONT among yow simply IA body of the citizen sodicry
&c The counry-s country 10 which your fathers and
nrff gave th.u scrvicee in rearing this great
republic trust visit may tend moro strongly 70
this happy Union, and that in Efforts 70
usn,aip 10 sbail know North, south, no East,
West (Ap,iause
further shaking harda then ersued and tho compsny
drd bark hoard the Satellite the baggage
mesnw hle being br, night a. the city in the Florida.
The following In correct
Ann MI m rUr Ia