New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-02-02
.sEREN.IDE no GEN. SHlLER.

Gen. Shacr was last evening serenaded by the
mcmbcfs Of the It'll Regiment token Of their appre
citation of his appointment to the Of the
1st Division, n G. g. Y The officers and members o.
the regiment assembled at the ArmOry at % o'clock
from whence they marched I'm citizens dress 10
the residence Of Gen Shaer No 2l2 West Twcnyegbth
rived at Gen shalers the officers Of the regiment and
the Second Company Gen shaer at one time commanded
the Second Company entered the house. After conga
uations etc, the guests OF Cen Shaler sat down 10
supper
GEsEsL and members Of the Seventh Regiment have
Major GeneiSl Of the Fr.' Division Your 5guhd service. for
Senf and as hei ocer memorable march washington
liant military f record duns tis great Rebellion Wh he grsnd
,fortunes and defeats hohors and its umphs aud 90, until he
ward and return to your happy home OF al tie candidates for The
our state YOU most the honor The future W indicate the
wisdom IF a choice If dsyI Of yi9 sni militia, P1y are
IL the frst division inaaguraedtLe Of military progress
talent accomplish energy Al he reforms
will crown your efforts cannot doubt TO the warm greetings Of
your friends the h WHO 20" surround You desire TO sd personal
understood each others wishes and acted N perfect harmony Warm
trust viii never come When we hall be fya for any post Of honor or
comrades ofthe TN drink your health. "
Gen Shaler responded as follows:
HGn, ] PS, ny Gpgo%ss' s. .,s d9 The d
appointment none you
acceptable produced within such intense feelings u gratitude The
services rendered officer Of regiment and the memorable
march Wahto IN The sprirg Of 1901 am proud to have
rd to In such fateTng terms In the latter event took first
step aiding suppress great Rebellion. AID rejoice know
that that aud all subsequent acts have only been approved by
supeos the aud the served but have also
nend and called forth from old Of the Seventh many
Tressons Of appreciation, Of which this the complimentary
and conspicuous OF the wisdom Of the choice BY His Ei
eelency, Gov. Fenton, for MsorGenerai Of the PIt
Division nothing only hope that the for bis En-
cencs preference which has recently ended will be followed
disposition Of all cordially unite and second the efforts Of
the Commander whatever may be considered best calculated
promote the interests Of the First Division to-day the duties
Of my Office and with the cooperation Of those Ike who have for
been Identified with the interests Of the First Division
have no doubt shall he rewarded for whatever time AMI trouble
In witnessing It's gradual that high position military
ie ana also In the confidence Of citizens 70 which shall be
aim 70 elevate IT, To Col CLARK, who for yeAS
nave been one OF waunes personal friends aud to the
oncers aud soldiers Of command with whom have
30 many pleasant hours innocent TO teach the idea
how shoot teuder heartfelt OF
appreciation OF my humble services he Wdr for ne hO and beg
TO assure you that not the least Of tie hohors which lay claim
early association with the Hew-York 7th.
The toast, "The Press" responded by Caleb Dunn
About 5000 people present at the serenade which
was altogether very pleasant affair.