New-York tribune., 1868-05-29
THE sEYENTH REGIMENT PARADE.

REVIEW BY THE MAYOR AND THE CHINESE EN-
BASSY.
The Seventh Regiment parade and review
Yesterday afternoon was witnessed by thousands OF
our citizens Notwithstanding drizzlng mist that pre-
vailed during the entire time. Some time ago Ooi'
Emmons Clark issued orders for 1uli oress P"leu'
since which time he extended an invitation 10 the ol
Anson Burlingame and the Chhese EnDay ion ~ Ias sc
the regiment at UniOnsquare. which lhvltaton wac o.
cepted by Mr.. Burlmgame. This IaVOrlte r.
appeared better advantage than IL aid yes.erd IN
Was he first occasion 1861 that It has appe9reu
holiday attire, and this circumstance was ToedHS davs
indication OF the return OF the goOo oiu uTy sry
and eaye AN additional interest their appearance Inc
new uniform is similar to that worn DeI0Is tue % %
having been materially changed or inOdned snoe tus
organization of the regiment, half century ago.
prominent feature OF tho parade was tine FAMOUS yu
which numbered iOo petiolors % Military band i'm the
world, composed entirely OF professional players
o'clock the companies marched from the arhOry 10 Ia
fayeepace, where line was Immediately iorneS' f H'
more than 800 men were IN line IN "a tha
ure on the part Of the contractor TO supply Lhe
members with the new white belts wheeling oy
companies, the regiment started down LaIayeettte- et
place. turning into Fourth-st, and thence INTO
broadway it marched down TO the Park. AS the band
entered the Park 1t presented magncem appeasnce'
arrayed as the members were In their brilliant UNIFORM.
Forming line the regiment opened ranks whsn te %
reviewed by Mayor Holman, escorted ny AuJuthnt rh
gerald after which the Mayor was h0nOred with lnarcn
ing salute Not the least noticeable feature OF the cert
mOny the precision and facility with Whien Tue exo %
line in front of the reviewing officer by the let HANK
This ceremony over line was again formed, wien wien
column marched up Broadway, through Fourteenth
st. and Irvingplace TO Sxteenth-st Inc
balcony of the Westminster Hotel was
filled with the inferior officers and attendants OF the
Chinese Embassy who gave frequent manifestations OF
delight as the regiment passed Arriving at Union
square the regiment marched to the north side, where
line was formed the right resting on Broadway Few
minutes aferward the Mandarins Chih Tajen and San
Taien and Minister Burlingame, accompanied by AdJu
tant Fitzgerald in open carriage followed by other
carriages containing Messrs Brown and DE Champs Sec
retares OF legation and eight OF the Embassy arrived
In the open space. Only the two Mandarins, Minister
BuringaIne and Mr. Brown aghted from the carriages
and they took position In front Of the north gate OF
the Park. The entire square was now surrounded
by people all eager to obtain view OF the
distinguished visitors The balconies and windows OF the
Everett House and the surrounding buildings were hed
with people among whom were great many ladies',
making brilliant spectacle As the monster band com
menced playing grand march, Minister Burllngame'
Chh Tajen San Tajen, and Secretary Brown, accom-
panied by Adutant Fitzgerald proceeded TO review the
regiment by passing along the line from right TO eIt ana
returning by passing to the rear On returning 10 tne
reviewing stand the Embassy were honOred with marcn-
ing salute winch the most attractive part OF the
parade Mr. Buringame thanked Col Clark on behalf OF
ihe Embassy for the generous compliment he ad pald
them and spoke la terms Of the highest praise OF the
splendid appearance Of his regiment and It's proficiency
m the manual of arms. -,
To-day the Embassy visit Governors lsIahu, "here
they will be the guests OF Gen. Wallen