The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-14
sEvErfH REGIMENT GALA DAY.

arc Bravery OF the Metropoiis-Scenes
en- the Tented Fieid-Ho>v the National
Guards Entertain their Frfends-Inspee-
tion of the Camp-Review OF the Corps by
Major General Sandford-The Perform
ance OF tn. Band-rhe Baii and iliumt-
nation IN the Eveninx-Grand Finale OF
the Enc Am pmeat, Sc, DC.
The encampueut Of the Sew nth regiment at Camp
Scott New Dorp Staten Island, and which has for the
rast nine days dividing the public attention Win
the big ship, Great iEasiern more attractive y'S
day than any day since the commencement Oh 'o o
campment to the immense number Of spectators VINO re-
paired thither 10 view the gallant SeSen"' wy
II Scott and there enjoy promenade m sue ae ''e''
- Perlev lane > ScherlneshorR place, "shumway
.v.nne - O yen;rts, avenue Price terrace, Speight
svenue - and their suburbs
The day was exceedingly fine, and at an early hour tue
,teamboas and rarcad aims sording conveyance from
New York 70 Camp Scott crowded with gay pleasure
seekers and the friends Of Seventh regiment all a
parently intent enjoying the last fun day OF tho
encampraent Tire station the Staten Island!ailroad
nearest the camp is New Dcrp named, no doubt after
some of old Dutch settlers OF this part of the county
and Ia one mile distant from the former. From New
porp the visers TO the camp conveyed In all sorts
n vehicles the fancy paint ID coach Of the Brevoot
House. drawn by four plued horses, to the more
peders and nsh mongcrs' wagons at prices ranging from
ono dollar down 10 ten cents AS each succeeding train
arrived at New Dorp the Jehus in soliciting passengers
~< an most roarious confusion BY their hallooing aud
yelling in their endeavors 10 get patronage The poor
victims Of messengers pulled and hauled into their
vehicles by these fellows with license that made one
think he public property at the VIII ana caprice oil
t,se hoistorous drivers After the vehicles secured full
rreiah,s Of passengers for the camp, they were
driven OF rapidly down New DerP lane, at
q rate commensurate with the breed and blood OF
their horses. Along the route there was continuous
husbub Of excitement, with the "Hi yars" 1.-TWO forty
ON ,he plsnxs blood will tell sect out and push,
and other sm. CALCULATIONS from the drivers and pas
uxersen route 10 camp. Besides the visters
viewed to Camp by the ordinary ccnvcyances there
MANY dashing Broadway and gay equpages
and their fair pmaies r,valled, in beauty, fashion and
ripoine any similar asion within present reccl
Lection Along the in the vicinity of Camp Scott there
- re numerous lager bier vendors and rcfreshmen booths
n. apparently doing pretty fair business in appeasipg
sAe thirst and hunger Of those people who chose TO pa
tronize them.
IN re were at least two thousand men women and
children pfomenadng the precincts Of Camp Scott by
vestarday and the numbers increased each sue
ceedps train arrived until four O'Clock, when the number
Was sweed TO nearly thousand and still increasing
dred vehicles around the camp. Besides those who
came by the land from New York there many
brought on from the city in yachts and sail boats until
there considerable fleet anchored in the haven of
the canvas ci,yof Scott.
he shady groves Of the Richmond CLUB house adjon-
ing The vicinity OF the GIMP, filled with fair prome
naders moving hther and thther and among them were
seen the gay uniforms OF the troops they extended
welcomes 10 th,se Of their friends who came
down from the city TO enjoy days pleasure
An CAMP From an elevated point the coup d'oa was
vrand-nore picturesque and than any that has
been presented in the history of military cncampmen,s
During the entire day the company streets in Camp
Scott were promenaded by the bellies of New York aud
tho troops kept .'open houses and a"weicome all"
who ohcee accept their hospitality The suspicious hook
irg boxes and baskets which daily arrived the camp
marked Hospital aud "Quartermaser's stores )" APP.
poared as If by magic, TO contain the finest qualities
vcrzenoy, Green SEAL, &c, aud poa,ons from these
soothing bottles were given, ad eiu by the troops to
both friends aud strangers.
All the tents IN camp put In the most complete
order and most Of them decorated inside with mill
tary regaaags sashes, guide c,ors flowers and ever
greens, which gave them holiday appearance.
AT the hour the inspection Of the camp by the
officer OF the day, the mammoth National Guard Band
assembled ON the paratc ground and ascour scd choice
oyoeauz the popular music Of the day The insp
zion of the camp done with ceremony, and excited
much interest from those who saw IT, As the inspector
assembled in front Of their respective tents, and
remained there until the officer examined every
tent 10 see that they were in proper order.
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL sAYDFoRD At TIE CAN'T.
At quarter past FIVE O'Clock r. NJ. Major General Sand
tord Of tie First division New York State Militia and his
stat, consisting Of DR. sayrc Division Surgeon; Major
Mead Judge Advocate; Colonel MorrcH, Division Engi.
nocr an Major Innes Aid AZ in full dress uniform and
new regulation chapcaa. entered Camp Scott They
received guard by the turning the guard
and the rolling Of the drum. A the General
crossed the parade ground rose for the Colonels
marqu g, saio q thirteen drel by the corps
of Seventh regiment artersis the Customary salute
the rank of MAJOR General. COLONEL lef.rts In
waiting at his marquee, IN fol uniform, 10 receive his
guests and when General s4udford entered he received
q cordial welcome. shortly after the Veteran Corps
az National Gusrd, consisting of ex-members Of
the regiment, aud among thefs two ex Colonies.
viz Morgan L. Smith and ex Colose Stevens. Brgadier
General c, b Spiccr and Major w.nwight. Brigade
geon. Major Delcndorf Judge Advocs e: Capt simmons
Brigade Quatterma der, AIT Capt Van Meet, and all 4
the frst brigade in ctizens eret' after Joined the
guests nj the Cconels marquee. Capt keie, ofthc United
states Army, was also present
Al hlf past ave O'Clock the rernent was formed for
parade by Adjutsut J. H. 1lebensu, and the officers
above named appeared the parade ground
prepared TO review the troops. After The com.
delivered to the Colonel the regaspts ranks
opened and pfescntcd. when the Colonel
nounced General Sandford that the regiment was pre-
pared for review Tho General and his staff followed by
"a, ,'o,a "uare Neecrs D'lP-, h1 P'oceeusu " tue
right ~ the line of troops aud proceeded down the front
Of the gment and ihence Up the rank and thence
back 70 his original PORTION the parade ground ID
ring the review the band played, the drums we're
rolled and the rcgment coors dropped. Tho regiment
psesed review In ordinary time the officers ssuting
with their swords as they passed the reversing officer
The regiment passed tho second time at quick
time. The band, drum corps and troop then dis
m SEED and the eight battalion companies each composed
Of twelve cs front, were detained for drill They
then exercised in the following movemenv-
Advance in line Of battle by The RICH, Of companies
20 the rear into column ION the marsh) into line fall
tho rear; close column by division on fourth DIVISION
I,sht 10 front matching 10 column ny division, aud de-