The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-25

WYNN pfoased 70 receive tnem Az past tWeiVo
the seventh regiment marched out Of the depot, pre-
cedes by their troop and band the latter dscousng most
eIcsilent music. The rain storm that commenced in the
o mug mad by this tune subsiaed but the mud in the
streets was ankle deep On approaching the City Hall,
tne beauty and fashion Of Washington steps Of the
wy haii and In fact every available spot occupied
Seventh There did appear 70 be that degree of en-
husiasm manifested usually observe on SINH ar
having control OF the reception The Nstionai cnare
passed by the Washington troops and 70 their
quarters.
II was rumored at the time the Seventh regiment mr.
rived at Washington that the inaugural ceremonies had
been postponed but subsequently ranspred this
report erroneous The hour appointed for the for
Of the procession half one which gave
the New Workers. .u little threequarte OF an
without murmur, and org before the civil and military
procession was formed the Seventh was In It's position n
hpe
The msrch from the City Hall to the scene OF the cere-
months WAS long, tedious and exceedingly muddy, and
the arrangement s and operation Of the whole affair
signal failure compared with the way New Workers carry
out affairs on great public occasions In fact the whos
reteemng feature Of the day the presencs of the
National Guard. People came hundreds OF miles to
them, and convinced, by 0ccular demonstra ton
that their reputation was well deserved.
In the inaugural monies, the right Of the military
co)un given to the United States Marine Corps,
hundred and fifty strong though by courtesy the National
Guard should have had il. There were two companies
nom Baltimore in the line and the several military com
panies Of Warrington Of course, there The Pres
dent Of the United States, with his mounted guard fol-
lowed the infantry in his carriage and the members
of bis Cabinet, members Of Congress, and dis.
tingushed civilians and officers Of the army
and navy were In carriages behind him.
The review Of the National Guard by President Buohan
Witnessed in Washington. The preparatory arrange
men was the formation Of the regiment in front Of the
National HOTEL on Pennsylvania avenue where they went
through the ceremony Of full dress parade This affair
Witnessed by several housan6 spectators The Guard
quite fresh, although recovering from tedious trip from
New York. After the dress parade the route of march
Was up the avenue w.t. 70 where
mansion. The officers then proceeded in body TO the
Presidents house. where, after few minutes detention,
10 the President by Col Ieerts The President then sig
nded desire TO speak to the entire regiment after he
should bave reviewed them The officers then left the
mansion and proceeded to their places in the regmena
line. By this time the grounds contiguous to toe White
House, on Pennsylvania avenue and lafayette square,
the President, with several mbers Of his Cabinet pr
secretary bon John Cocbrane and other distinguished
gentlemen, appeared In front Of the column The Presi
dent escort. with Adutaut ebenau Of the Seventh
TO the right Of the column and procee led TO
view the troops as they stood with open ranks an arms
at pesent, the band playing "Wast ingtons March,"
The President notwithstanding the muddy condition of the
avenue wah ed the entire eugth Of the regiment making
minute inspection OF the troops he passed After the
Preside Mt returned to his original position the regiment
pared review in column, by companies, in ordina
OF the troops superb indeed they looked 10 bet
ter advantage than on this occasion After the review
the troops were eloquenty addressed by the President
ed back to their quarters where they dismissed TO
meet subject to the call Of the following order
HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH REGIMENT
This regiment win assemble fully uniformed. with
coats ISom caps crossSe and hnapsacks for marching
s9ss WE yin be formed front of the National
, mus: Be .1 for delivery to the Quarter MASTER
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J. a. LTEBENAu, Adjutsnt
Before the Guard left Washington the band serenaded
played selections from the operas Of Aila and "Linda
de Chamounx," and the new National Guard Quckstep,
with drum chorus. Mrs. expressed herself highly de-
the music superb. At the time she joculary re-
marked TO Winchester that she
sucn .ne ooey o. gSoa isokng men BEFORE her e
Of that class from New York.
On Thursday, at hafpest three O'Clock, p. NJ, the
Guard marched down to the Washington and Baltimore
Railroad depot, TO embark for home They proceeded
thither without any escort
entertained by the Washington Light Infantry at the new
Arory, and late in the evening the band serenaded the
Congressional Committee who had charge of the inaugu
ration Of the statue.
The trip home not characterized with any unusual
point Of interest, except, perhaps, 1t Baltimore and al
me stations on the journey there appeared well deve
They experienced considerable difficulty and delay in
Their
for the remainder ON this side There were fifteen
Colonel IAfers, Lieutenant Colonel Crawford, Major
Pond, Quartermaser Winchester and Assistant Quarter
master Iambeer, all indeatgabe In the ransporta
ton OF the regiment from to the ferryboats the
route. and a remarkable care, syste and management
prevailed throughout the entire trip that reflect credit
the entire corps
An incident connected WITH the trip is worthy OF men
ton is thss6o 600 towards defraying the expenses
Of the trip was collected in the by Paymaster A.
Kemp before they reached Philadelphia.
ing washington, as alleged by contemporary, s erro-
ns;s,s me Guard gave me which
Many not understanding this mstook it for groans and
hence the blunder.
review and address by President Buchanan, and after
wards by the adoption Of the resolution in the House OF
Repre- instrucng the poorkesper q that body
ment were highly appreciated by the latter The resou
ton passed unanimously, and many Of our gallant
there, and for the moment attracted the attention
usually given TO honorable members.
The excursion just accomplished by the National Guard,
in purely national purpose, at immense outlay OF
money was never before undertaken by any volunteer
organzaton and no regular army or regiment could be
transported over the route which the Seventh with
more order or system New York has been noby repre-
sned in the national event that has just ranspired and
invitation of the rational Congress- and proceeded
long journey at their own expense should be reimbursed
for the outlay they have made.
From the Washington Star, Feb. 23l
We hear that many members Of this admirable corps
express themselves much disappointed with rece
ton here after being especially invited by committees Of
Congress to participate in the proceedings Of yesterday
Thus, at moments notice, and at heavy expense 10
themselves they left New York, and assigned
1.-THE right Of the procession any Of their Off
GERS invited to places upon the stand while the ceremonies
Of the occasion were in progress Again, ball
ception-usual on such occasions-has taken place in
compliment to them. Such the allegations.
Now, we are very sure that no disrespect towards
them designed The late hour at which they reached
Washington all the arrangements for the process
sion made-accounts for the failure tender them
aposon the right The terrible state Of the weather,
the awful crowd around the statue. and the confusion
growing out Of those things doubtless the why
the duty Of inviting their field officers upon the stand
forgotten.
It was not known here that the regiment designed
beforehand to permit the District military to get
up ball, or, indeed any other entertainment
than the bountiful collation. for two thousand
souls which was duly spread out in the District
Armory The delay that took place in the Inauguration
The statue prevented the visiting military from eating their