New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-11
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT EXCURSION
JOURNEY UP THE soUND-RECEPTION BY THE
MAYOR AND CITIZENs-PARADE AND BAN

JOURNEY UP THE sOUND-RECEPrION BY THE
MAYOR AND CITZENs-PARADE AND BAN
QUIET.
Norwich, July 10.-An invitation extended
by the prominent citizens of Norwich for the It'll reg
ment to visit their city accepted by the Board of
Officers several weeks ago. Twenty years ago number
OF the citizens entertained the It'll here, and this
was an event often spoken Of by the old
members. In accordance with General Order
from Col. Clark, the regiment, numbering about
co., embarked last evening the steamer City OF Law
renee. The departure made IN an expeditions and
sOdiery The various companies after crossing
the gang plank filed 10 the right or left according 10 the
location OF their quarters and in five minutes afterwards
the all stacked and the members roaming
groups and passed the remainder of the evening mar
rating army Incidents ana every one A,ep
tattoo the night owls and jewellers began to assemble
and from that until dawn all who had not been for
bolts obtained but little repose. Sleep was out OF the
question. Arranged along the upper cabin were mat
younger members; and before midnight many were
wrapped in the arms Of Morpheus. The round,
their carousal Along the cabin they skirmsned
were doubled up like jack knives, aud everywhere might
be seen half angry faces they peered out from under
10 pass had to the gauntlet and before MAILING their
way through, would meet with rough reception. Not
wiinstandng all this nothing but harmony and good
hnmOr prevailed, and every who could not
Sleep joined the ranks Of the Founders intent on
keeping the Dali N morton a9 ,a y gnu INC
the members srOed about the town. admirng tho yari
e eVenng preyoms by the fair sen who might here and
there be seen peepng through the haltclosed window
some millinery show window, amused the IDem-
eers bearing as Sid the following wing, lh
in arms. number Of stores and dwellings were hand
sGmey est0oned and the entire place presented very
their white pants and at o'clock Col Clark command
ant OF the regiment visited by Mayor Blackstone and
committee Of the citizens Of Norwich. Mayor Black
stone ON behalf OF the Citizens IN neat ana appropriate
| speech welcomed the eth Regiment to the Common
wealth Col. Clark responded As follows:
MI Mayor and gentlemen OF the committee OF citzens
OF the City Of Norwich In behalf Of the regiment which
have the honor TO command, thank you for the kindly
sentiments happily expressed aud for this cordial vel
to take holiday and celebrating To the proper
place in which to spend IT. your beautiful city sug-
For be IL known that the fame and good Of the City
! Of Norwich are familiar to the young men OF
| full scenery Of ITS commercial prosperity; of its
wealth Of the intelligence and accomplishments
able and its women beautiful They know something OF
s hstOy-that IL was one " the pioneer towns OF the
since in the grand old Revolution which rescued this
fair land from foreign oppression and gave TO 1t the IN,
aud do know that IN the last great struggle to preserve
the precious egaeythe union of these States Norwich
| was among the first TO rally round the flag" and
send it's To the batle-helds. All this and moro
| they have heard and know, aud now they have
| come themselves to see the beauty and great
ness sof one Of COnnecticuts most charming cities
BE assured that the young you before you are
not all strangers the land of Steady Habits" Many
have visited You on business or for pleasure Many by
birth marriage nave and dear associations with
| yankee Land" doubtless speak for others, well
myself when say that, II there Is anything OF which
am truly proud 10 Is that ancestors were natives OF
| New England. My admiration for New-Engand for its
institutions, for its learning for its patriotism, for It's
energy for everything that good great, and admirable
is intense and heartfelt that am IN danger OF weary
ing you. In conclusion. allow again in behalf Of this
regiment in behalf Of the great city which proud
10 call our home and III the great State which We ever
delight 10 honor and defend to thank you for this kind
| reception
the ceremonies ofntrOductOn the regiment formed
line. and received by two companies of the seventh
Regiment Connecticut militia The regiment paraded
through the principal streets Ia Williams Park where
large cOncouIse Of citizens from Norwich and the
! rounding country assembled The Seventh went
through the manual Of and performed several field
cyOlutlOns after which they were reviewed by Mayor
| Blackstone who was afterward hopored with u
| marching salute. A bountiful collation. had
been prepared by the citizens, which laid under
large tent AT this moment Gen Williams, veteran OF
the OF 1872. is addressing the Regiment amid much
applause There will De grand promenade and
ball gwen this evening under the large tent The Regl
ment will leave for home some time after midnight