New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-07-24
THE SAVANNAH BLUES.

Yesterday the Blues were left to exercise their own
sweet wills. and uncontrolled by any army regulation
and unfettered by any orders from Commanderln-
Chi.f they wandered about the city sngy or IN squads
TO see what might be in this the metropolis
Of the naticn They expressed themselves much gra-
tifed ne well as interested and about o'clock they
formed themselves into line opposite the Laarge House
and were escorted by tre Guards to the Metropolitan
where the Messrs. Le|aDds bad prepared sumptuous
BANQUET for Il cir entertainment
DINNER AT THE METROPOLITAN
The large dipinR.room of tie hotel set with two
long tables running the entire length of the roo with
eests for 80 guests At either end of the room were
feftoops of the Stars and Stripes the sides were the
flags of the CITY Guards and of the Blues together
it'll tie ccats.ofarms of the various States. Among
the good things of this life with which the tables were
loaded, both substantial and delicate, scattered
boouets in great profusion and the following ornamental
pieces:
Pocehonas mounted Oriental Tower; Temple With the bu,
of Wsshingon statue City Guad Statue Of the Savannah
aB ,dFs Science Gothic Tower symbol war Trophy q hc
Union Arms oDu9 , q ,pe oS e''0
At little after ~ the Blues escorted blythe Guards,
marched into the dining room and took seats at the
table. Cspt Lowell at the head Oh his right were Capt
Anderson of the Blues, Lieut. Webb of the Army,
Cant. Schley Of the Blues, the Hon. John Mckeon,
Judge De Lion, Lieut.. Thomas of the Army, Chaplain
Baker, and some officers of the I'd Regiment On hia
lef, were NAV or Wood H. w. Stiles of Georgia. for
merly Consul to Austria Mr. Mckinney Of Georgia.
ard Briasdier Gen. Hull. So tempting was the sight
before them that it needed special order to induce
them to charge on not the enemy, but the subjects
before them. And if our citizen soldiery will always
charge with as much spirit, on any real enemy and
meet with the same success in sweeping all before
them our country need have fear from any invader
that may be rash enough to approach our shores But
wo to the land, should ever so much strength aud
yieor be wasted in civil war between two contending
sections. On went the charge amid the rattle OF
kpives and forks and the incessant cannonade and
pcpring of corks till the tables well nigh cleared
and the fret regular toast given by Mr.. Draper Of
the Guard:
l. The PTesident Of The United States
Followed by three cheers, and "Hail Columbia" by
tie band Dodwortbsl.
g. The Governor Of the State Of Nec York
Three cheers, and music Governors March,"
Gen Wiad Scot-T yeneIatsd Chei Of the ai on,
continue to fill his proud position 18th honor to himsen ana s
20 bis country
Followed by six cheers, and music.
Responded to by the Hon John McKeon, who said
that most of his military service was comprised in
being Judge-Advocae. But it pleasure to him
TO refer Gen. Scott; bis written already.
he would simply refer to him the representative Of
The American race. The terrific energy and the in
domable courage Of the American people were among
the mos noticeable of the reeults Of the commingpg
Of races on this continent. In every war the army
had recognized in its chief officer south Of Mason's
and Dxon's line. Yet we New. Workers claim share
In the common glory.
T. Our Cucsn-Tbe Savannah Republican Blues We love
and love them brothers Our alliance
not for day, but for all time
Received with three rousng cheers and music, The
Bold Soldier Boy
Responded to by Capt. Anderson Of the Blues. He
Seid they came here brothers, and were received as
such and he hoped this would tend to strengthen the
bonds of this Union. He hoped this would be but the
beginning of this interchange He concluded with the
sentiment:
The Ne,Yo,k Ciy Guard-when the Blue; cease to re.
member them as brothers, may their right hands forget their
cunning
This was responded to in the first place by Fix heart
felt cheers and in the second place by very happy
remarks by President Henriques of the City Guard.
After music came the regular toast:
The Cities Sasanah end Ne,c YoiThe meeting Of the
Blue, and the CITY G1d has .s a an oS
owl sstes, and for the good Of our country
Three cheers, and responded to by the Mayor.
Mayor Wood was received with three rousing cheers.
He laid he regretted that sbsence from the citv had
nrever,ed him before from making the acquaintance
IF tho R,uss He was tarnv 70 be called 10 respopd
Vi 'le Diuee. he was l"fp! ~ 20 0"neN W .V'p:Du
10 TOAST uhitihg TWO great etes great ps.f'o's"
in past renown, and present fame. He looked on the
20, ...''".N, 90 - - - 49,.
aoou' o'sons is haush' ou' 'ii0 An'i'"n eoP'' arc
one, and will keep together as one people now and
forever. In his capacity Of Mayor he welcomed Capt.
Anderson and bis troops 70 Nsw.york. and wished
....n.,. - r. a.. CT, a.. ". Vi,
mem 10 TEL the people Vi Tue South 'nat Ne" 10TH
was true to the Union aud always would be; she is