The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-24

Republican Blues by the Nesv Yosk City
Cusrd-The Way They Feed Soldiers 4"
the Mesropolts-Tbe Bs uquetin& Hall At
the Metropolitan H0tel-The Fratcrnt-
xatton ofNortheru aud southern Citizen
soldtsry-Thc RegWla~ Tossts-spsschss
ofshe Hon. john McKeO", Cspsaio Az
dersos, Mayor Wood, Hon. WIN. p. stiles,
OF Georgia, Alexander Henrtques and
Others-votunseer TOasts, &c., So, SO.
The saw nnah Republican Blues, nne represena.iv
Of Southern citiz soldiery, now on visit 10 thi
city, srhe guests Of Of the most active and efcisn
cit, military COMPREHENSIVE NewYork City Guard. Inc
Blues undoubtedly have beeo confirmed In the be
lief this, that notwith handing any preJuii
or doubts they may have heretofore entertained
Of the devotedness Of the North to the Union, and
its soundness the political questions Of the y have
this been dispeled ami that the loud croakrgs
the abolition doctrines and braggadocia Of rrepres
siblo conflict" between the North and South is myth
and deluslon, entertained only by small body Of ia
natics.
The Savannah Blues not called upon yesterday, in
their military capacity 10 give citizens view Of
their adeptnesa in tactics but found all their time occu
pied receiving the congratulations and hospitaes Of
citzens, who have ehowp a most commendabie spirit
towards our Southern brethren.
THE BANQUET LAST NIGHT.
grand complimentary dinner given last evening,
In the splendid basquetng ball of tho Metropolitan HOTEL
Broadway, to the Savannah Republican Blus a
brief visit TO this city. The distance travelled by the
guests at this time Of tho unsettled Of the country
10 frausht with interest 10 the Union, and created
small degree Of enthusiasm.
The hour hxed in tho programme of the proceedings
was halfpsst seven o'clock, but IL was nearly eight
O'Clock before the City Guard and their guests arrived
at the Metropolitan.
Tho banquet hall very gorgeousiy decorated.
American Gags hung in graceful feeoons the
hall, and on either side the company aags Of tho City
Guard and Republican Blues. podworth's mammoth
Band occupied position 1t the extreme end OF the ROOM
and enlvened the scene with the popular musical
tions Of tho day Tho banquet hall brilliantly
illuminated by four largo chandeliers and tho sides Of
the brilliant gas jets under which were mag
nncept emblamatic representations Of the Of
OF the States Of the Union. Tho light Of tie gas brilliantly
Illuminated the room. There two long tablcs
placed IN longitudinal position extending the whole
length OF the ROOM and semicircuar one, at which
the prominent guests st, laid for two hundred and
any guests. All Of these tables profusey orns-
mented with natural flowers, and endless
Der OF the most chaste and exquisite designs, ap.
propriate to tho occasion, in confectionery, cake
work, sweetmeats, sc. Tho whole OF the
mentation, as well the general arrangements
conducted with tho utmost precision and order and
reflect the umot credit upon the officers Of the Metropo
Titan Hotel and the Committee Of arrar gements-w H.
Draper W. MarchaDt, H. G. Jones, Lieut. T. Stone, and
G. +. Forman, Of the City Guard.
After the hosts and their guests had marched into the
banquet han they were promscuousiy distributed at The
the elegant scarlet and gold trimmings and uoai, martial
appearance Of tho dark blue coats and silver trimmings Of
the savannah Blues formed n most pleasing contrast.
At the principal table Captain Lowell Of tho City Guard
presided. On his right fat Captain Anderson, OF
states army; Hon. VIM. p stiles, Of Georgia;
Captain scnley, Of nc paes, Hon John McKsou;
o NE army Chaplain Bssr NSih rssimap, rs
preventative Of tho arm Of Ieavett roler CO. OF this
city, and North, sherman Go. On the left of the Chair
man Mayor Wood, Rev. w. H. Nes; Lieutenant
Nick ippey of the Blues; Brigaiier General VIM Hall;
Lieutenant White, OF the Bucs; Lieutenau. y Ranks o
ment New Jersey state Militia Lieutenant Colonel Ferris,
Ninth regiment; Major y. ID. Grnne Second regiment
New Jersey state Nilit!a Councilman Lent and Geo. W
AMER The command 10 be seated was given by CAPTAIN
Lowell The din Of knives and forks tho plates com
MERGED, and charge made with tho vigor of soferno
attack was soon made ON the good things.
The following 10 the bill Of fair Of tho occasion which
speekp for ITSELF consisting, az u does, Of all tho delica
cies of the seasoD-
soosri.ssI,Er ssS0yEr ~ aosoR OF ms s,vass,n$
( THE sKuoPoLITAS norrI- sospAY, e Isl
Green Turtle, Spring Vegetables. 5
! broisd spanish hackerel stewards sauce.
sIes Of Mutton cAper sauce cSIckeus parsley sau.
! RIBS Of beef. Ham Madeira saucs
{ Lamb, mint sauce, Chickens, Engish sauce )
}B.ea Turkey, Win ieicy, raies Of Veal win ,rufae.
Leesier sald, Chicken Salad.
r.uderioin Of Beef, lsrdcd. With spring vegetables
( rfoled Lamb chope Dreaded, tomato sauce.
Ssfi prs. IN ss ss sss srSS% sSe
/ yei@s Ter suioe. VIII olives.
( Crcqu.l.s, OF Rice. vani,a saTir
! Brsa.s q c,icssa' iarded mushroom sauce.
Trcaaeesa d Veal, isried with snail toratoc;
BrOlod wsclso,x or oas.
vpGrrAHIks
sRolled ard MaslsA Po,sI0cs, ya-sed rurnIps
Boi Cd Rice.
, Sired Applo Prs, Champsgne Jery,
| whordeterry Pcs Chocolate Kisses,
g Gg% Ff Fsaass fls ss% Ss15t sr.
, Swiss serinpues, Jelly pamondt
s fs ss'' : Fsncy cake, Mint PsPiIoiss.
/ Burn, Almonds, yaDil~ Ice Cream.
onSAHrSrs
! Temple with ,se bus, Of washlns,on.
Statue q q sSs savannah SAY %SSI blue.
Wpshnsion Monument of New Ysk.
Monument u Art and Science,
trophy q &c rnion Arms. symbol q Frieadshp.
{ m srSSSy % =; ~ s, CIV A ansra
LARGE Camp q the city Guard.
DDsgRr.
poarhea zig fap.p,
Amonda Ifnthouse Grapna
rineapples,
Prnnra EnFisb WANNA
Futtrfa, Pecan Nuts.
WatcmelonH.
Amer ample justice lad beer done the edieles AID
Wares Adutaut W. n. Draper, chairman q tho Com.
miiice e Arrangements, Of the City Guard, announced
the following
REGULAR TOhsTs.
l. The President Of the United states. husic-Wash
rgtoue March.
1be Governor Of the State Of New York. Music
n Iertsnart General Winfield Scott--Thc venerable
Chief Of tho American Army-bciovci NJ home and 70
rseisd abroad may he long continue 10 an bis proud 20
alton with horror 10 hin eclf and glory 70 his country.
Nucic BY the band.
a Our guepts--tho Savannah Republican Biues-tho
prcud of the Southern chivary their adj
vent watts the fragrance Of oounirys rcpose.
We always will love them countryntn and esteem
tbr,n brothers 10 their alliance "s not Tor day
brt for ali tmev Mupc--noid Soger Boy
8 The cities a Savannah and New York-1he meeting
~ tlr nd tho Civ Guard. produced Of