The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-23
WASHWGTON'S BIRTHDAY.
Inauguration Of the Equestrian Statue Of
Washington at the National Capital.
Imposing Military and Civic
Demonstration.
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SPLENDID DISPLAY OF CITIZEN S0LDlERy.
The Reception Of the Seventh
Regiment.
The Address Of the Orator Of the
Day.
DESCRIPTION OF THE STATUE.
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The Celebration Ia New York and
Elsewhere,
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OF THE STATUE.
The Trip OF the seventh Regiment 70
Washington.

The Trip OF the Seventh Regiment 70
Washington.
THEIR ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION BY THE PEOPLE, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Feb. q, 1seo
The Seventh regiment, which left New York on Tues-
DAY afternoon reached Washington Wednesday noon
having been delayed six hours the usual time
pied in trip to this city. This occasiooed by OBJ
strucon at Havre de Grace caused by the switching OF
Of locomotive At that point 1t stated by citizen
Of that place that preconcerted arrangement be-
tween the swichman and hotel keeper 10 get the
regiment to breakfast At that point
The regiment reached Baltimore ct eight o'clock A. NJ
and received their arrival by grand salute o.
artillery and escort from the Baltimore City Guard
who turned out hundred and Exty-three strong
Both commands marched through the principal streets
The Seventh caused much sensation among the citizens
At quarter before nine O'Clock A. N. both commands
reached the Baltimore and Warrington railroad depot;
and shortly after they proceeded to the latter place. TO
take part in the ceremonies II Washington. The train
sisted Of twenty eight On the trip the Seventh were
provided with . bountful supply Of refreshments
through the hospitality Of the Baltimore battalion Both
commands reached there q noon, and marched 10 Judi
ciary square, opposite the City Hail. where the Militia Of
the District were drawn up In line, and saluted the
Seventh the latter marched past TO their quarters.
The headquarters Of the Seventh is at the National
Hotel, where the Colonel and his field and STAFF o6sers
are stopping, also the Fourth, Fifth and Eighth COM
panes. The band is at the Monument House, and the
First and Third companies at Brown's the Troop and
Engineer corps at the Clarendon, and the Sixth and
Seventh companies at the United States.
Notwithstanding the rain storm, which commenced in
the morning, and the mud ankle deep, the President
deemed postponement Of the Inauguration proceedings
mpraccabe. Nothing remained but for the Seventh to
prepare TO take their place in the line Of the military
The occasion brought people from all parts Of the district
The hotels were crowded All the public buildings were
gayly decked with flags and sreamers and bunting Al
noon the sky became clear and the streets of the city
presented unwonted scene, seldom If ever before
Witnessed in this section OF the country Along the route
~ arch Pennsylvania the balconies and win
The houses, hotels, and Treasury aad State De.
A filed with she smiling fAcee Of Thousands
%N,el feature, however, in the whole
presance Of the Seventh Regiment.
march they proceeded in column
The carriage Of the men was
~oand discoure4d most excellent music,
and they moved with tie precision Of q grand
piece Of machinery. Indeed, was remarked by Con-
others that the presence Of the New York.
ers on this great national occasion reflected great credit
on the State city of New York In the enthusiasm of
the occasion there were oversghts committed
that should not have occurred. For instance,
the Seventh regiment, instead Of being allowed
to enter the circle in which the ceremonies were
70 be held denled to the right, and halted on
the road where the mud was inches deep. After the
orator of the day commenced speaking Colonel Leerts
marched the regiment from the ground back to their
quarters long before the ceremonies ended.
In the evening many Of the members OF the Seventh
were entertained by Senators and citizens at the private
residences Of the latter.
The Seventh regiment will be received TO morrow by
President Buchanan at the White House, at ten A. N.
They will Afterwards proceed TO visit the House Of Rep
resentatives
They will depart for home to morrow, and arrive in New
York on Friday, between eight and ten O'Clock A. N.
MAUCUR ATION OF THE WASHINGTON STATUE.