The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-12
the RETURNING REGIMENTS.

Municipal Honors 10 the Fourth New
York State MISUNDERSTANDING Civic
and Firemen's Parade-f3anqueta t the
City Assembly Rooms, Sc.
me municipal authorities In conjunction with the MILL
tary and Fire Department yesterday afternoon formally
received the Fourth regiment New York State Volunteers
(lirst Scott Life Guard) The reception consisted Of
turn out OF several militia regiments together with nu
merous fire companies both OF New York and Brooklyn
Shortly after four O'Clock the procession fled through
the Park which was densely crowded with spectators
There must certainly have been five thousand per-
sons in the vicinity, and the Fourth met with as
much enthusiasm any Of the regiments which have
preceded them.
Previous to the procession passing through the Park
Fourth presented by Mayor Opdyke with the coors
of the Veteran Scott Life Guard which left in charge
of the city the departure of the corps for the seat Of
war The Mayor in presenting the ooors and addressing
Colonel McGregor, said
COLONEL have the pleasure on behalf OF the munich
pal authorities to tender to and the officers ana men
under your command hearty welcome TO your homes
and fresdes. Since you left u.s. two years ago, to pro
coed to the seat OF In defence Of law and order ana
10 put down this wicked rebellion, you have witnessed
many scene Of toll and bloodshed, In all OF when
you have done honor your regiment and reflected great
glory upon the city OF your BIRTH feel that great honor
has been added to your regiment Of your voun
tary remaining after your time OF service had exphe
TO join IN the impending battle which soon alter ensed
will be held in unbounded reverence. with
these brief remarks ! have the honor to pre-.
Scott Life Guard by the city Of New York, and which
been the custody Of this city your absence
at the seat OF war. We have kept them with and
return Thorn TO you we received Them 80 -sff
Colonel MCGREGoR Of the Fourth receiving the coors
on behalf OF the regiment said pl f.-al NJ flf
Mr. MAYOR AND GESrrEdKy OF THE COMMON CouNuI-In
consequence Of the absence OF Brgader General Ward
the next senior officer Of this command receive these
deposited these colors with the municipal authorities
We presented them 10 in presence OF this regiment
TO offer their services In defence Of their dag We
receive them back from you the presence OF the
regiment reduced to the small number OF four hun
dred men, sobered by hard SERVICE chastened by dsc
pline and having cause to regret many brave spirit
fallen upon the ed OF battle the ooun'rys service
will be again unsheathed We appreciate the fatering
compliment shown our regiment and are grateful TO the
authorities for the kindness they have shown us.
The procession then passed up Broadway in the follow
Squad Of Police. ''s
Fifth regiment (Duryees zouaves) undor command Of
Colonel Cleveland WinslOw.
iiIrgVrn yirfnr GO Band. -.
regiment (Nationa Guard. under command OF
ni -. s8r7 9il Colonel lie Gal.
U ttt srr as. Band.
Thirteenth regiment National Guard of Brooklyn under
f.rlI ms Colonel Woodward. e.
Twenty second regiment National Guard under Lieuten
'rfa ant Colonel J. II. Grant. ol '-
Fourth regiment (New York sta.s yoIunteers), under
Colonel McGrcgor.
Corporation Authorities In Carriages.
p.s ..aA = Citizens generally. All
The following fire companies also turned and took
part In the processonHose No. g. Metamora Lafayette
No o.. jackson No. 13, Empire Hook and Ladder and
several others. ~ ~
In the evening dinner given TO the regiment by
the Common Council At the City Assembly Rooms, which
prepared in excellent style by Mr. Wood, Of the
Astor House. Alderman Farley presided, and remarks
were made BY Lieutenant Colonel Jameson and several
tire satisfaction to all concerned ms
The Reception or the First Regiment.
PROGRAMME OF ARRANGEMENTS FOR MH RECEPTION OF 1Hz
FIRST RsoihEsr NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS BIZ TIE MUNICIPAL
AuTo1rKs or THE CITY on NEW FORK, UNDER THE DIREc
TOY o. rs. JONI COMMITTEE ON. NATIONAL AFrAns' on
1HnR R,uuRn 10 THIS CITY IRON xuH wAR d. ~
They will be formally received BY the Seventh regi-
mont, New York National Guard. III
mon Council in front OF tho CITY Hall on Tuesday, the
l2lh inst, at i've O'Clock r. h.
After the review the Isimsnt VIII proceed N process
I'd .-I IN Order OF Procession @ 80.
The escort commanded by Colonel Marshall Lederts.
First Regiment New YORK Volunteers.
His Honor the Mayor.
Ssrgsantat arms. a'
Members Of the Common Council
n ... Citizens Generally. ti
The procession will take the following route-From The
and through Tho eastern gate OF the Park up broadway
to Fourteenth street, down Fourteenth street 70 Fifth
avenue and 70 Ssyenteeth street, thcn passing down
Fourth 70 the seventh regiment armoy when the
regiment will BIO dismissed. 1,
The keepers Of all pubc buildings, the propreton o.
hotels and other public places the masters and owners Of
shipping the harbor and our citizens generay are re-
quested TO display their Gags during the day.
Tho Superintendent Of Police is respectfully requested
that the route taken by the procession Will be kept
entirely free from vehicles or anything calculated 70 re-
tard or delay the, progress OF the procession.
The Mayor and the corporate authorities Of the city
will entertain the First regiment At banquet at the
Seventh regiment Armory, Tompkins market, IN Tho
evening. vs.. "a
COMMITTEE on NATIONAL. ArrArRs.
| Terence Farley. William Joyce.
| Peter Mitchell Alexander Brandon.
John 7. Henry John Mcdonnell
r. 1. A. B0ole. john Havand
| John d. 0ttiwell. Samuel {. Webster.
| TERENCE FARLEY Chairman.
| SAMUEL I. WEBSTER, Secretary.
| V GENERAL ORDER. f
| HEADQUARTERS, SEVENTH RHGIxENT,
| NEW YORK, May IL, 1888. J
In compliance with division order vi this date, tn
regiment will parade escort to the First regimen
New York Volunteers upon the occasion OF their form
reception by the municipal authorities tomorrow (Tue
day), 18th instant Full fatigue uniform and whit
gloves. Regimenta line in Lafayette place, at thre
o'clock p. N. Band and drum corps will report TO III
Adjutsnt upon the parade ground. Field and stat
mounted will report TO the Colonel, at headquarters, at
quarter 70 three O'Clock.
BY order Of Colonel MARSHALL LEFERT5.
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