New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-29
THE LOYAL LEAGUE STATE MASS
MEETING.

From Our Special Reporter
| UTIci. "Wednesday. May q, 1865.
The Loyal League had d grand demonstration,
per programme, in the Central City to-day CWednes
day.. All the counties in the State were represented
some Of them numerously. Many Of the town.
near Utica sent large delegations. The cara e8d
stages We're crowded with passengers. II 10 gem
orally conceded that 70 large assembly never be-
fore convened in this part Of the State for patriotic
purpose. 1t was @ triumphant success, crediiablC
10 the masses who attended and the committees who
made arrangements for their accommodation III,
decorations were tasteful and artistic; tie process
sion was march Of triumph; the speeches were
full Of fire end patriotism; the resolutions mad the
ring of loyalty in them, and the COLLATION. was a
feast lit for princes.
| UTICA AND ITS DECORATIONS.
| Utica is one OF the wealthest and most aristO
cratic cilies in the state. In proportion 10 ts popu
Iation, il has more graduates OF colleges than any
other city 10 the Union Ii IL city Of rural palac
Genepee street. above the business part Of it, is
| lined on either hand with M ynihcent Iefideuces
| and beautiful gardens, lawns, and grapenes, laid
out WITH exquIslte taste.
Although Gov. Seymour makes this city bis home
the spirit Of loyalty which led the best people in II
10 give their TO their country induced them u
offer most hospitable welcome to their loyal guests.
Many of the princely dwellings, and IN some III
stances the trees and shrnbDery, were decorated
with fsgs and patriotic notices Some of the splen-
did arches erected in honor Of the returning eolers
were left ssndingon the principal thoroughfares Near
the depot wat splendid one; it consisted Of large
central arch, under which carriages could pass, aud
two smaller side arches, under which foot passengers
could pass. IL was very symmetrical and beautiful,
with columns of tree work rising above tie roof.
The entire arch ornamented with flags, notices,
and evergreens. There were other arches, deco.
rated with leaves flowers, and patriotic devices
Chancellor Square looked like garden Of banners.
Flags more than had patience 10 count hJtterec
along the lines stretched from tree TO tree aud from
stand TO stand. Flags waved from poles erected
near the stands. Flags were folded about the
stands, and hags met the eye in every direction.
THE PROCESSION.
II a mile Of Broadway had been suddenly added
to Genesee street. it would not have presented more
imposing aud gorgeous spectacle. Flags waved
from windows and housetops; ladies and gentlemen
gathered In groups at every point that commanded
good view of the procession; bands filled the cir
with martial muslc; cannon shouted their hOarse
W ecoine to men accustomed 70 their voices; brave
officers who have been baptized IN tho smoke and
fire and blood Of battle rode past on prancng seeds
old yeterans who had been through the war OF 1872,
marched slowly along, amid the cheers OF tho sp-
yauding multitude; snd the bronzed heroes OF late
battles followed receiving the Heartbeat plaudits Of
and adminng friends 1t WA magni-
icent procession.
AT III o'clock the procession formed III Bags
square, IN accordance with the programme.
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
uucs City Bsbd Col Richardson Of tho 2Gh ~ Y ". and
D.pm Corps Of the 10Th Hegmenti 2sth Rogimeht,
". Col BendlI Of the 10Th N Y. ", aud Stall ION ~
L. volunteer, RobiE,ons Baud Ksw-York numbering IS
pieces CoL heGregor aud Staff 4h NJ Y Volunteers tseo
u"c UuuoIi .uea Brass Band Col McQusdo lih NJ Y
", nAssIH o, the Day. and Staff posed follOws:
Ldeut.-Co a. ~ Davies Major Il. Michael, Adj Manning
biosdhs.di Hawkins Zousves; Martial Band
rom n.wiSs oen. Raymond STAFF, Veterans Of 1872
nnnosIhs ~ VAN banner which the coat Of
sims Oh une United States aud tho State Of Now
York, ana the motto, The Whols I'nion - |
Loyal League headed by the Drummer Boy Of the Kappa
The Loyal Letsuefs carried tho foosipg mt
toeG "VsllaEdgham gOBe a Peace M,.sia1 a. hi.
Friends" The Copperhesd, the Rtte.nsk. pho, a.
Northern PescemskeT the Guide to the sor ,h.ra III
q Our Soldiers ia the Field trust them When tbs
Iues Of the Bsyonet sIs decisive they viii b. here
part In the Issues Of the Ballot" "EIceaio Che Fion
state Loyal. now and forever" "Ibers can be- no ns