New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-07-23
THE SOUTHERN SOLDIERS ON SAT-
URDAY

On purpose 10 cement the American Union the Sa.
yannah Republican Blues and their hosts the City
Guard, went together Saturday to tbs Island Inst
tutons marched about to the music of large band,
partook of COLLATION. upon the steamer Satellite, made
remarks, saDg danced, embraced, fired cannon, and
blew whistle and enjoyed the closing hours of day
spent in the service of their country at the beautiful
place Of distinguished citizen where wealth and ma.
ture copspired to make them comfortable. And it was
bright omen of the final disappearance of the clouds
which have lowered in our national horizon before the
conservative shine of the Blues and the Guard that
the heavens which were dark ali day, threatening
once a shower, were splendid at the end with the
promise of fine plight. Shall not sectional differences
have utterly vanished when the perfect rites of patri
otic hospitality shall have been cesbrated between the
two companies We hfpe, we believe, they shall
bave Such the general impression of the Blues and
the City Guard.
The time fixed for the heroic services Of Saturday to
begin was III o'clock. Before that hour, majority OF
the gentlemen were up. The Blues, shaking Oft light
and happy dreams arrayei themselves in their uni
FORM he retoore described with the exception OF the
trowseTs, of which we now have full particulars.
They are white trowsers originally, but, being passed
through the streets, undergo the most singular and
beautiful transformations of color The roll having
having been found missing the company proceeded
over to the armory Of the Guard, about forgive OF
whom were ready in their brilliant dress. Two bands
of Dodworth escorted the army to the foot OF North
Moore street. Councilman Lent, Commissioners Bell
and Nicholson, the Press and provisions were taken
aboard the Satellite and with high Spirits the peal OF
a cannon music and the appearance OF rain, the
stream was taken. The soldiers had stacked arms;
salutes were given and received. The boat stopped
nome 1t at pier 10 take provisions for the cam
non, which had been neglected Sailing along, the
Blues looked the forest Of masts and at the prom
rent buildings each shore, and conversed with the
Guard and received simple tokens of their abundant
Kindness, such cigars and innocent drinks vessel
on the East River was heavily hung with flags, aud
exploded powder aad waved cambria, az the Satellite
went by-beir in the Southern trade, and loaded with
com ervative sentiment. Af,er while there was
general movement to the forward deck, and cham
Iaa1e and other beverages of our common country
freely flowed. Under these circumstances speaking
began. Sergeant Mercer spoke. His remarks were
exciting and internationally audible.
Mr.. Henriques, President Of the City Guard, attain
ed stool, and commanded attention. He said that it
was no ord nary occasion. The Blues were not stfan-
gers but br IT ers They came not from the ensan-
i
considered cold they had been rossy misrepresented
All were American citizens All had sprung from one
Ioin-the loin Of the American soil. Were ready to
ion and beat down armies OF foreign foe. The Guard
would spill blood for rights Of Blues The banner OF
the South il the banner Of The North under which all
intend 10 rally, shoulder TO shoulder at the whee.
Here resolve that with the exodus OF the Blues, tne
uutlc seal of damnation shal be set oPon him who VIII
breathe anything in desecration OF the American onoh
The Guard took the Blues 10 their bosomS, and kept
then there sud would be ready any occasion to &C.
ment the connection.
Enthusiasm and drinking.
Judge De Lion, advocate OF the Blues, spoke he
wss an old member Of the Republican Blues. AFTER
forty years the esprit d. corps Was still burning IN mis-
boron This beautiful spectacle soiaiers
in social intercourse. The x. BIS will stand shoulder
TO shoulder with the C. G.s. The visit will have
tendency 70 cement. They met on the broad principles
Of the Constitution. He had come, under crcumslan
ces of personal disadvantage, TO express his teens
lie was as competent as ever TO pun the Trigger III ue
feuse of his country, and he could ro just US @rgn,
AZ ever. He offered, sent!nendiy, Inc Cfy ouSru
" Of New.Yofk, whose widespread example over inc
"the South has animated the Blues with desire 70
" emulate their glorious example"
Capt. Lovei rpoke, although he had almost i'tt N
voice giving commands in the Last few days on TINS
occasion II was impossible TO keep quiet. ne was
proud 10 be in command Of the City Guard Had long
sought occasion &c show gentlemen OF the South that
the devil Is not quite 80 black rs he bad been painted
Ah ough the Blues had been advised not to come oid
that they would DO received with cold civii'y' he was
glad they had the moral courage 70 come IL was
pk ssant to SEQ there sach military discipline IN
I'D D..nE
the South. There were plenty Of Msrionr ana rack,
ntys aud 30 forth, around that table The o'o WORD
stsnos aghas the spectacle OF successful rePuoncan
isui, and inctes Us disc nton. The Blues nave