Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-30
Return of thu First IL. L. Regiment.
From lie Pn,ihence Inurnnl 0ath

rum the 1ONlueuce JOurual, EJtn
The first regiment, under the command of
Col. Burnside, arrived in this city early Sun
day morning, and the members We're the re-
cipients OF appropriate and richly deserved
honors. The ovation was one of the finest
we have ever seen in this city, 1t was mum.
fcent in all its arrlngements,-th par
ticipated in its enjoyment and thousands of
patriotic hearts beat warmly with emotions Of
Joy as they greetet with applause the gallant
men who have Conferred such lustre upon
themselves and relown upon the state. The
day with its sacred associations could not well
be separated from what seemed an imperative
duty. The scene 10 be witnessed was without
parallel within the memory of the present
generation.
When the troops landed and the first saluta-
tons were over, TIL regiment marched to the
foot Of Benent STREET, to arrange Tor the line
and escort. The appearance Of Col. Burnside
at the head OF his command, was the signal
for an outburst Of applause from the spectators
such as must have been highly gratifying to
him. Cheer after cheer assembled as il in uni
son with his every movement, and beautiful
boque:s began to p.ur in upon him as though
there was showerot roses from the skies.
Lieut.. Colonel Balcl aud Maj VIM. Goddard
OF the regiment wee enthusiastically greeted
ON making their APPEARANCE. Chaplain Wood
bury, Father Quinn, Adjutant Merriman Paw
master Sisson, Lieut. Dewitt, Surgeons Riv-
ers ard Carr, and other officers, were cordially
greeted by their iiiends and the spectators,
and all received unrnistakable marks OF appro-
bation from the multitude. The head of the
column was warmly welcomed by friends, and
along its whole line, from the boat to the head
OF Benefit street, tokens OF joy were seen up
OH every hand. The bearing OF the men was
excellent. The sober, solemn look Of the tried
soldier was there, and the result OF rigid disci-
pine was manifested i'll every movement.
The march was magnificent display of EN-.
thusiasm and applause. Tbs streets were
lined ON either side with dense throng con.
stantly cheering. The windows OF the houses,
and in many instances the stores ON Benefit
and Westminster streets, were filled with la
dies and children, waving their handkerchiefs
with an animation that betokened the depth Of
feeling. Col Burnside and staff were ldided
down with boquets, and many oLtlle privates
received them also from the fair hands. The
regiment were escorted 70 The Railroad Hall.
where IA collation. had been prepared for them.
Bishop Clark made an eloquent and apprcpri-
ate address lie alluded ~ the action of last
Sunday, and said tile state would send two
cannon fer every one lost, and four men for
every one Killed. When the government
places military men ri skill and education in
command OF our armies instead of politicians,
results will be diher%nt. He saw nothing i'll
the present aspect Of affairs that should cause
dependency. He pissed glowing eulogium
upon the officers andlprivates OF the regiment
for their bravery and soldierly bearing. When
he alluded to Col Bqrnside, The mere mention
OF his name elected from tile men the widest
and most deatening applause. The colonel was
evidently deeply moHed by this manifestation
OF affection, and touh nd it difficult to control
himself. Bishop Clark spoke of those who
had not returned, and while we are welcoming
back the living, let . remember the dead and
the homes that have been made desolate.
The exercises in thA hall lasted an hour, and
large number of prominent gentlemen par
ticipated in them. Hhe regiment was soon
after dismissed by Col Burnside until Thurs
day morning next at fnine o'clock, when they
will probably be mustered out of service.