The national Republican., 1861-05-10
L OCAL N E w S .

ARRIVAL OF TRoops BY WAY OF BALTIMORE.
, A large train of cars arrived about two o'clock
this morning, bringing one regiment of artil.
lery from Philadelphia, and FIVE companies of
United States infantry, with Sherman's light
battery from Minnesota. They passed through
Baltimore, and were received in the most vel.
come manner by the people, who cheered them
Is they passed through the streets.
The PREsrDENT's REcEPTIoN.--Presiden
Lincoln's reception to the commissioned off.
GERS, now in the city, and their families, last
night, was very largely attended, nearly all the
military officers now here being present The
President and his lady were both present, and
looking exceedingly well. Among the most
prominent was the gallant Major Anderson,
who seemed to be in excellent health and
spirits, and was heartily greeted BY his many
friends. Col. Lamon, the new Mafshal, assist
ed by DR.. Blake, Commissioner of Public
Buildings, performed the duties Of introduc.
ton. The Marine Band was in attendance,
and played . number of beautiful pieces.
GALA DAY At THE NAVY YARp-CoScER OF
CoMPANYA SEVENTY FIRST REGIMENT-REviEw r
BY THE President AND CABNEr.-Through the
kindness of the Committee of Invitation OF com.
puuy n beVeHtyHTSt N0W lOrk regiment, we
were enabled to be present at their matne din
vitation, which came of at the Navy Yard Bar.
racks yesterday afternoon, in the presence of
large number Of invited guests, among whom
were President Lincoln, and his Private Secre.
taries, Messrs. Nicolay and Hay Secretaries
Seward, Smith, and Blair, with their families,
Commodore Dahlgren, commanders, and other
officers Of the yard, he officers of the regiment
and representatives from nearly all the other
regiments now in the city, with large represen.
tation Of the beauty and elite Of the city.
The large room in which the matinee was
held was decorated in most beautiful style.
The beautiful stand Of colors presented to the
regiment BY the corporate authorities Of the city
Of New York, occupied prominent position
On the right Of the stage, while the stars and
stripes were arranged beautifully on the left,
and the flags Of all nations adorned the other
portions OF the room.
II was full and complete success in every
Particuar-the programme abounding, for the
most part, in soulstirrring national airs, which
were rendered in q style to draw forth the
most enthusiastic applause, particularly the
Flag of the Free" as sung by Mr.. H. Mil.
lard The Monks of Old,' by Mr.. II. Camp;
the Miserere," from 'sIl Frovateur," by Mr..
Milard, and chorus. Dodsworth's regimental
band, which was also in attendance, also per.
AOEhcu ocNcihi hiIb III uchuthui otyics
The President, upon his entrance into the
yard, and also upon his departure tberefrom,
was honored with the customary salu of thirty
four guns. Upon entering the room Of the
matinee, the entire audience rose and greeted
him with three hearty cheers, the band playing
"Hsil to the Chief" which he gracefully &C.
knowledged. The President and his party were
then escorted to seat in 'front.' where they re.
msined until the close, evidently much pleased
by the excellence of the entertainment.
Upon the conclusion of the concert, the Pres.
ident witnessed the firing Of Dahlgren's cele.
brated gun, which was fred ut target in the
river, with great precision. In the course Of
the afternoon, the regiment had grand dress
parade in the yard, and were reviewed from
the portico of the officers quarters by the Pres.
ident aud his Cabinet, all Of whom spoke in
the highest terms of the soldierly appearance
and regular marching of the troops. go,
About o'clock, the Presidential party re-
entered their carriages, and retired from the
yard, both the marine band aud Dodworth's 3
band played a national air.
EYoANpxENrs.-The Rhode Island regiment
yesterday sent out detachment to the neigh
borhood Of the Glenwood cemetery, to prepare
the grounds for an encampment. They pro.
pose encsmpng about Monday next. Yester.
day morning this fine regiment paraded through
our principal streets, and attracted universal
praise for their soldier.like bearing and correc,
movements.
The Fire Zouaves have about one hundred
men at work, erecting tents, near Benning'a
bridge, for the regiment. They expect to 60
into camp within day or two. We hear that
the breech loading rides, with which they are
armed, are to be changed for the Mimic rifle
with the sword bayonet
A portion of the sixty. ninth New York reg
iment, Colonel Corcoran, encamped at George
town College, paraded the avenue, last evening
with their excellent band, attracting much at
tention.
Company B, Turner Rifles, Capt. Krzyzan
owski, numbering nearly eighty men, were ou
on parade yesterday afternoon, presenting 9
very creditable appearance.
THE FUNERAL OF JOHN II. HOWARD, of the
Metropolitan Rifles who was brutally shot down
on Wednesday night, will take place from his
late residence on Fifth between and X streets
this afternoon, at two o'clock. The military
now in this city ara respectfully invited to at
tend the funeral without further notice.
A BATTALION OF DRILL OFFIcERs.-Or
Wednesday, the class Of West Point cadets, Al
In number, that graduated on Monday last, ar
rived 10 this city, in pursuance of orders from
the Secretary Of War, and reported for duty te
General Mansfield, in command here. They
are all Immediately to be ordered to duty here
as drill officers for the several new regiments
now in service in this military department
They will soon be assigned permanently to the
different corps Of the regular army.
FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE CAMP OF TIL
SEvENTH REoIMENT.-A most deplorabe acci