The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-05-08

tors came off at the Eutaw House. The company
gathered in different parts of the hotel large
number of the merchants and other citizens were
present, many of them with ladies. The dining
room was beautifully decorated with flowers, flags
and evergreens, and the tables were arranged in
excellent taste. At about half-past eight o'clock,
the company were invited to the dining room. A
very large representation of the Western visitors
was present, among whom a number of
ladies, wives and daughters of the editors. L. p.
Bayne, ESQ.,, had been selected to preside on the
occasion, assisted by Robt. A. Dobbin, Charles A.
Grinnell, Robert Kirkland, DR.. H. W. Baxley and
VIM. Albert as Vice Presidents. The north end of
the table was selected as the head, at which Mr.
Bayne presided and, after the company had gather
ed round the table, he called for order and said :
He had the pleasure, on behalf of the merchants
and citizens of Baltimore, of introducing Mr..
Chas. G. Kerr, of the Baltimore Daily Exchange
who would extend welcome to the guests.
Mr.. Kerr walked forward to the small platform
which had been prepared for the occasion, and, on
ascending it, said:
Mr. President-Lddies and Genaemen-(turnng to the
guess)-ln performance of very agreeable duty which
has been assigned by the Committee Reception
the OCCASION appear in the of the merchant and
citizens of Baltimore to bid you cordial welcome to
this their spontaneous hospitality beg leave to express
the qualification it affords them thus be able
terms of such pleasant association large representa-
ton OF the intelligence, influence, and, may add the
beauty Of the great Western and Southern divisions of
the Republic. You come among at the invitation,
literally and happily conceived by the enterprsng
ayers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad While our
vanity might dispose of Maryland, to claim in its
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ourselves, far from undertaking the Importance
which must be attributed TO it in broader
national relation You have come, not mereyo view the
wonderful mechanical and scientific trumphs displayed in
great public works but trust also lay deeply
heart those lessons which always taught by
course of different even though kindred people Again
ladies and gentlemen beg welcome you express
the hope that soourn may be agreeable
Mr.. Bayne then introduced the Hon. SCHUYLER
| Colfax member of Congress from Indiana, who
| said:
faelit ia rdinarv IN ha
leced by the great West to respond to the eloquent
which has just been extended approach the task
with much embarrassment. have been lately
petey wrapped up in Pos0fce affairs that am not at
all prepared to properly respond this occasion The
Baltimore and Ohio direction have achieved great
in bringing this large body of Western and Southern
citizens from their homes to this great commercial
And in coming here they have raversed rich and beaut
fn country-the Old Dominon-Virgnia She is rich in
all that makes State great If there editor here from
that State would say to him. that the watchword of his
State should be development-internal improvement
She should stretch out her and gather the wealth
of the teaming West into her lap. And you Baltimo
reans who derive SO much advantage from the prosperity
of Virginia, should feel anxious socitude in the
advancement and development of Virginia.
Mr.. COltax next referred to the power of the
press, and made a comparison between its influence
row and thirty years ago. He then spoke of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, remarking that it
was one Of the wonders of the age-the utmost
step In scientific engineering, and conclusive
and indisputabe argument in favor of the compile
tion of the Pacific Railroad. This road had scaled
the Alleghanies and bound the waters of the Ohio
beyond all cavi that nature offered no obstacles
which science and perseverance could not over
come. He again thanked the company and retired.
Mr.. Bayne said-l need not say, gentlemen, that
know you are all anxious to become walters, and
would therefore say, wait the ladies.
The company then proceeded to partake of the
entertainment, which had been prepared with all
the taste and lberality which the well-known
characteristics of the host of the Eutaw. After
ample justice had been done to the good things the
President called the company to order and read
toast, complimentary of the guests and the Bati-
more and Ohio Railroad at the close of which there
were loud cries for Mr.. Garrett. That gentleman
stepped forward and responded in eloquent man.
ner. He said that that was the first opportunity
he had had of welcoming the guests in the name
and behalf of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 1t
was an evident fact that the people of this city felt
pleasure which words were to poor too convey, at
having an opportunity of meeting the representa-
tives of the Press of the great West and South,
and the invitation which had been given by the
road was given in a cordial manner and had been
received in the spirit. The Baltimore and Ohio
road was really work of gigantic proportions land
the people of the city and State, with energy
and perseverance which had never tagged or grown
weary, had accomplished the at first startling pro-
ject, but fixed fact, of levelling the great
chain of mountains which interposed as a barrier
between the east and the west, and which stood
like giant and warned man that bounds had been
set to his presumption. All had been overcome,
and the city of monuments had no prouder monu-
ment, nor one which would more certainly perpet-
uate the patriotism and energy of her citizens
This great work had cost over $50 600 0O0 which
was invested with confidence which admit
ted doubt of success. Mr.. Garrett closed by
paying glowing and eloquent tribute to the intel
ligence, energy and patriotism of the West, and
offered the following sentiments:
Our GuestS-Able and distinguished representatives of
the mightiest power of the age-the Press
This brought Mr. l.. Harper, of Ohio, to the
stand who addressed the company in an eloquent
vein for some minutes. Other toasts were given,
and several other speeches made, and the
company continued together until the 'swee small
hours" arrived, when they dispersed highly pleased
with the manner in which the night had been
spent.
MILITARY PARADE.-The first law parade of the
First Light Dirision maryland Volunteers took
place yesterday afternoon. The weather was
tremely oppressive, and prevented general
turnout of the men. The several regiments
sembled at their respective parade grounds at ~
o'clock, as follows: First Regiment Light Artillery
South Gay street. Colonel, John T. Farlow;
staff. E. Marshall, Adjutant; Thomas A. Dunni-
gan, Quarter Master; Lewis Warrington, Paymas-
ter Only one company appeared in this regiment,
the Eagle Artillery, commanded by Lieutenant
James G. Brown. They had four guns and caissons
and twenty five men,. The CaUary Regiment also
assembled on South Gay street. 1t was composed
Of the Lafayette Dragons, Captain A. Ballau;
lst Lieutenant, c. Geager; I'd Lieutenant, George
Yumger; Sd Lieutenant, William Schaeffer; and
Captain Dahl Brown; 1st Lieut., F. Thiele I'd
Lieutenant, n. Smith; Ensign, Henry Stem.
This company numbered twenty-six men,
The Fifth Regiment Of Infantry formed also on
II. E. Fox, Paymaster II. D. Gelston. This regi-
ment is composed of the Lao Greys, Capt. Thomas
Bowers, lst Lieut.. JAS Mclaughlin, parading thirty
men, the Shields Guards, Capt. E. Chaisty, 1st
Sd Lieut. M. S. Mcmahon, Ensign T. O'Brien
-thirtyfve men; the jackson Guards, Capt.
Heidrich, 1st Lient. Wurst, I'd Lieut.. Seller
-thirtysix men. This regiment was accom-.
panied by the Blues Band The Fifty Third Regi-
ment of Infantry assembled on Monument square,
Col S. S. Mills, Maj. VIM. II. Hayward, Adjt. B.
r. Keene. This regiment presented a very fine
appearance, its numbers being greatly augmented
by the first appearance in line of four companies of
the Maryland Guard, who paraded in fatigue
dress, consisting of black pants, blue roundabout,
black body belt, and light-blue cap. The Guards
exhibited a substantial and soldier-like bearing,
and were much admired the division passed
along the several streets Col. Brush, who has
been indefatigabe in giving them military
instruction, was present during the parade,
| although not in uniform. The SD is COM
posed at present of the following companies
Independent Greys-Company A-Capt. J. Lyle
Clarke; lst Lieut.. Simpson, End Lieut.. Kerchner,
Sd Lieut.. Hall; 45 men. Lafayette Guards-Com-
pany B-Capt. John E. Platter; lst Lieut.. C. G.
Thompson; End Lieut. R. G. King, Sd Lieut.. J.
Lewis Morgan; Ensign j. P. Lentz; 80 men. Ma
ryond Guards-Company Capt. L. Erving; 1st
Lieut.. C. H. Key; Ensign D. c. Trimble; As men.
Company D-Capt. Charles Z. Phelps; lst Lieut..
L. B. De Witt Ensign Charles H. Wyatt; 46 men.
Company E-Capt. r. H. Conway; lst Lieut.. A. F.
| Murdock; Ensign E. F. Pointer; 43 men, Compa-
ny F-Capt VIM. +. Woodville, Jr., 1st Lieut. l..
| c. Hoffman; Ensign NJ. l.. Woodville; SO men,
! The Touson Guards, OF Towsontown, attached to
| this Regiment, also paraded, without arms The
officers Capt. Charles Il. Chew; lst. Lieut.. Dennis
| Matthews, End Lieut.. Edward Pearce, Sd Lieut..
| Abraham Ryder; Ensign Wiley Hunt; 81 men,
| This Regiment was accompanied by Volandts full
band. The First Rife Regiment assembled on Hol
| liday street. Colonel George Peters; Major Z.
Sweeney; Adutant VIM. II. H. Evans. The fol-
lowing companies compose the Regiment: Wells
| Dc McComa8 Rfemen-Capt. George W. Bow
! ers; 1st Lieut.. Charles p. Maoy, I'd Lieut.
| Alex S. Rutherford; Ensign VIM. Stagmeyer;
IS men. Turner Rifles, Capt. Odenwald; 1st Lieut..
| Edward Reuder; I'd 1t. Chris. Fischer; Sd It, John
| Fueling-39 men. Baltimore City Rifles, Capt. G.
| w. Hiltz; 1st Lieut.. j. F. Moore; I'd 1t Daniel
Feranders; Sd Lit. Henry Lutz; Ensign, Lewis T.
| Rice-32 men. Baltimore Rifles, Capt. John Ii.
| Weaver; 1st Lieut. Henry Ludwig; I'd 1t. c. L.
| Frank Ensign, A. Hafich-30 men. The Artillery,
| Cavalry, and 9Th Regiments compose the First
| Brigade and are under command of Bragadier
General J. W. Watkins; the SD Regiment and 1st
are commanded by Brigadier General c. G. Eyer
| ton; the Division was under command of Major
| General Geo. H. Steuart The line was formed on
Gay street, and the Division proceeded in column
| up Baltimore street to Charles and out Charles to
| John street, where the troops were reviewed by
the Major General. The march was again taken
up and the line returned down Charles to Franklin
and out Franklin to Eutaw, when the inspection of
| arms gone through with. The column then
moved along Eutaw to Baltimore and to Gay, where
dismissed Owing 10 tn excessive heat of the