Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-24
MAJOR ANDERS0N'S ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION
IN NEW YORK.

When the Baltic had arrived opposite forts Diamond
and Hamilton salutcs were fred in honor Of Major An.
derson. Several guns also discharged from Staten
Island
Major Anderson was, of course the observed Of all
observers and when the vas multitude on the shore
were hoarse in calling for him to appear messenger
was dispatched to the cabin apprize him of the fact
aud he Immediately mounted the hurricane deck whence
lie repeatedly returned the salute. His appearance ex-
cited the most enthusiastic cheering.
As the Commandant left the larger steamer the troops
and all on board sent up enthusiastic cheers.
APPEARANCE OF MAJOR ANDERSON AND HIS COMMAND.
TIE Commandant Of Fort Sumter presents in his
general appearance, vivid indications of having partci-
pated in battle of long duration. The smoke and fire
with which he surrounded having given him brown
complexion, and the fatigue and responsibility of his
military position appear to have carved many lines in
his face, Lot presented IN the current portraits of him
recsntly taken He hoarse, and, when approached
by several gentlemen, who went board to greet Lm
he seemed too overwOrn to answer the anxious ques-
toiS which were put to him on all sides Lieut. Hal,
aud some OF the other officers also presented the ap-
poarauce of having been engaged in a fierce clnnonade;
and some OF them were too much iatigued to speak.
The counenances Of the troops also, told plainly of
the action in which they had exhibited much connu-
Gus bravery.
THE BREyOoRT HOUSE.
10 anticipation Of the arrival Of Msjor Anderson, the
Brevoor House, where Mrs Andersol is staying dis
were ing from the roof and windows while the main
entrance Fifth was dressed with the Amer.
can os. The houses opposite the hotel were thronged
with people, and from several windows the STARS and
Stripes" Haunted ia the breeze
Major Anderson reached the Brevoort House at about
two o'clock, where be met by few gentlemen and
cordially received Thanking them for the compliments
they had seen ii. to pay him, he retired TO bis own apart
me t. where be his wife. OF the m eting which of
private nothing be saidin face nothing
need be said. No doubt the noble lady was more than
happy to welcome the return Of whose fate week
since, seemed sealed
The public appeared to be entirely unaware of the
place which Major Anderson had been taken until af
ter his arrival when the news rapidly spread az he
quartered at the BFevoort ln few minutes quite
throng collected, and from thousand threats there
up repeated cheers for the hero of Fort Sumter
The h Regiment Jefferson Guards, being out upon
their annual parade celebrate Jefersons birth day.
heard OF the location Of Major Anderson and the Colo
mel determined to pay him the honor of marching "a.
lutte At y o'clock, the regiment reached the Hotel,
the crowd OF peOps having increased number to
raj thousand. fhe excitement and enthusiasm were
intense, aud when the recipient OF the ovation made his
pearance upon the balcony, tremendous cheers filed
the air hats and hardkerchefs waved until it seened
though the assemblase going frantic.
For moment the Major stood erect and giving the
crowd glance, removed his cap; then replacing it, be
gave the military salute which was responded to by an
other outburst Of enthusiasm
The regiment, at this time, turned the corner and
marched in front OF the hotel shutting they passed
IT, After the last company had passed, he turned TO
wards the window for the purpose Of reenterng the
paror when another shout from the Gro and tlree
more cheers for Major Anderson, compelled him once
more to bow them his thanks He then withdrew, bul
the asembagc kept up ther cheering for time af
forwards and then dispersed in orderly The
ssor afterwards received few friends in the paiJr
some Of them ladies, and then withdrew to bis apart;
ments IL was generally remarked that he had
worn and anxions look.